Golf Report is supplied by Dave Brown from The Corralejo Golf Society. When he is not trying to improve his handicap you can find him every night except Tuesday, entertaining the troops at The Talk of The Town.

If you are interested in joining The Corralejo Golf Society either as a guest or member give Dave a ring on (0034) 620 161 360 or write to him info@corralejogolf.com

There’s been a little gap in the golf reports over the last few weeks because I’ve been away on the annual skiing trip. All our antics I believe are going to be publicised by Alan, so watch out for that report on Fuertenews. Lots happening with the golf too, new records have been set.....

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20TH

I was away for a total of 3 weeks, whilst I was away a few of the members had some shots docked, mostly Terry Blood who has come in with some superb scores and earned him a 3 shot cut on his handicap, also losing shots were new member Dudley Tanton and veteran Vince Price.

I believe the weather has been pretty good whilst I was away, certainly not like the day I left, the heavens’ opened and it threw it down all day, and the next I’m told! There was nothing wrong with the weather for our second official day at the new Salinas Golf Course, except maybe it was blowing a gale, but the sun was shining! Our biggest turnout yet again! 9 guests accompanied 30 members giving us a total of 39 players with 2 no-shows. After a long spell away from golf, past captain Simon Atherfold from the grapevine magazine joined us once again along with his son Mike. There were other familiar faces in guest department with Cathy McGowen, one of the Irish ladies who played with us in September along with her other half Derek Leahy and Tommy Hughes, last years captain Rob’s son.

Conditions were tough on the day, I certainly struggled as did most of our members. Initially we were worried that the new course was going to be too easy, but as time goes on it’s proving to be just as tricky as the other course. This was certainly reflected in the scoring on the day, with our members at least.

Winning members score was only 36 achieved by past captain Simon Atherfold, it seems the rest has done him some good!

In 2nd place was another rank out sider, our very own President Derek Mac made a surprise appearance on the podium with 34 points after a few years of being in the background. 5 players tied for 3rd place with 33 points.

We were put to shame though by our guests. Simons’ son Mike, who was playing with me came in with an impressive 37 points and only came 2nd in the guest competition! Winning guest was Derek Leahy who romped in with 42 points off a 13 handicap, and it was only his 2nd time playing the course!

Nearest the pins were won by Vince Price on the par 3 fifth and man of the moment Derek Leahy got nearest on the 16th.

The 2’s comp was also dominated by the guests. Once again Derek Leahy makes an appearance for a 2 on the 16th, and another guest Alex Roberts got a 2 on the 14th.

I witnessed the all-important putt from the 13th, it must have been about a 10 foot putt going across the green over a little brow. Knowing he was close I watched as he made his putt. He putted, waited, then turned away thinking he’d under hit it, and then much to his delight, it crept over the brow and rolled in! The sweep winner was another much featured guest, Mike Atherfold, a tennis coach in the UK deservedly got his days golf for free, (and also beat his dad!)

There’ll be lots to catch up on for me over the next few weeks, we’ve got our Captains Cup coming up on the 20th of March, and I’m finalising the details for our annual jolly to Gran Canaria this June. Keep an eye out on our website www.CorralejoGolf.com for up and coming events and general info about the society.

Our next two events are on Sunday 4th and Tuesday 6th March at the Fuerteventura Golf Club. Tee times are from 10.00 am. The following 3 events will be at Salinas Golf Club on the 13th, 18th & 20th of March. If you would like to join us for these or any other events, or if you would like any further information about the society, please call myself on (0034) 620 161360 or drop an email to info@corralejogolf.com

See you soon I hope,

Dave Brown.