Algarvian Classic Final Day at Amazing Laranjal.
Glorious sunshine and an even more glorious golf course were the order of the day today.
Laranjal took things to a new level and was enjoyed by all. Tiger Woods played here a few years ago and they closed the course and practice round for the day to give him some privacy. He rated it highly and you can see why.
I went out on the course a couple of times this week to watch some golf. Normally it is a mystery to me how my various Maxitours clients play the game. I only normally chat to them before and after their rounds so I was fascinated to see how they crafted their way around a tough test of golf.
I caught up with the first group and parked 30 yards to the left of the 7th hole at Quinta. Bob Manley hit a magnificent wild hook which hit my buggy. Five minutes later I then drove over to the 4th in time to see Pete Norbury hit a low slice which ricochet off playing partner Dave Sarsfields knee.
I decided to go back to the clubhouse where it was safe and watch the football instead. On the way back I saw Steve Latchford who asked me if I had seen his 7 iron because he’d lost it in a bush.
I will stay in the Clubhouse and have a club sandwich instead next year.
In todays event there were big moves from the talented Prestbury Michael Thomas mixed team and James Fieldings Davenport team who both scored well on a tough Laranjal golf course.
The three leading teams all played well but it was experienced Galvin Green sales agent Jon Gallagher, top chef Matt Barratt, Insurance supremo John Woosey and Steve Ashurst (no idea what he does) who take first prize after a best of the day 85.
The Dave Rhodes Saddleworth team took second and Paul Dalby led his Wilmslow team into third place.
Well played everyone. Thanks for making the trip so enjoyable to run, not a single issue all week, your integrity is second to none. I hope you enjoyed your holiday!
Yours in golf, Tim
| Laranjal | 9th Feb | |||
| Pos | Team Players | Score | OoM | Comment |
| 1 | Jon Gallagher, Steve Ashurst, Matt Barratt, John Woosey | 85 | 100 euro | |
| 2 | Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury, Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield | 83 | 80 euro | |
| 3= | Michael Thomas, Liz Thomas, Lynne Woolley, Pete Beele | 79 | div 2 80euro | |
| 3= | Paul Dalby, Phil Vokes, Andy Lawman, Neil Higgins | 79 | 50 euro | |
| 5 | Alan Baxter, James Fielding, Chris Evans, Anthony Waterhouse | 78 | div 2 60 euro | |
| 6= | Dave Rodwell, Brian Greenbank, Andy Cowan, Jason Wright | 77 | div 2 40 euro | |
| 6= | John Bent, Steve Latchford, Ian Self, Kevin Quinn | 77 | 10 euro | |
| 6= | Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Janet Wakefield, Richard Wakefield | 77 | 10euro | |
| 9 | Huw Anthony, Mark Hudson, Tony Baldwin, Dave Mulligan | 76 | ||
| 10 | Munro Donald, Ruth Donald, Swamy Narayana, Liz Narayana | 75 | div 2 20 euro | |
| 11 | Mike Budd, John Selby, Simon Wilkinson, Sean Finlay | 74 | ||
| 12 | Adam Carolan, Ben Davies, Eddie Ellis, Rob Sims | 73 | ||
| 13 | Colin Roberts, Martin Sands, Paul Evans, Lee Braxton | 70 | ||
| 14 | Bob Manley, Steve Bates, Bill Dixon, Paul Hunter | 67 | ||
| 15 | Martin Quinn, Dave Madely, Jonny Yates, Glynn Isaac | 65 |
| Overall scores | 9th Feb | |||
| Pos | Team Players | Score | OoM | Comment |
| 1 | Jon Gallagher, Steve Ashurst, Matt Barratt, John Woosey | 252 | 12 | Oscar Jacobsen Jacket |
| 2 | Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury, Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield | 246 | 10 | Oscar Jacobsen wind top |
| 3 | Paul Dalby, Phil Vokes, Andy Lawman, Neil Higgins | 239 | 8 | Oscar Jacobsen shirt |
| 4 | Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Janet Wakefield, Richard Wakefield | 234 | 6 | |
| 5 | John Bent, Steve Latchford, Ian Self, Kevin Quinn | 233 | 4 | |
| 6 | Mike Budd, John Selby, Simon Wilkinson, Sean Finlay | 229 | 2 | |
| 7= | Alan Baxter, James Fielding, Chris Evans, Anthony Waterhouse | 228 | ||
| 7= | Huw Anthony, Mark Hudson, Tony Baldwin, Dave Mulligan | 228 | ||
| 7= | Adam Carolan, Ben Davies, Eddie Ellis, Mike McGoun | 228 | ||
| 10 | Michael Thomas, Liz Thomas, Lynne Woolley, Pete Beele | 225 | ||
| 11 | Dave Rodwell, Brian Greenbank, Andy Cowan, Jason Wright | 215 | ||
| 12 | Colin Roberts, Martin Sands, Paul Evans, Lee Braxton | 213 | ||
| 13= | Munro Donald, Ruth Donald, Swamy Narayana, Liz Narayana | 211 | ||
| 13= | Bob Manley, Steve Bates, Bill Dixon, Paul Hunter | 211 | ||
| 15 | Martin Quinn, Dave Madely, Jonny Yates, Glynn Isaac | 210 |
Day 1 winners – John Bent team – Oscar Jacobsen Shirt
Day 2 winners – Eddie Ellis team – Oscar Jacobsen shirt
Day 3 winners – Michael Thomas team – Oscar Jacobsen shirt/2 doz srixon soft feel
Tim Maxwell
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