Fund Raising Day for Pablo
Baby Pablo needs our help in his short life he as had 3 operations already. He is only 18 months old and already is a real fighter. He was born with Transposition of the Great Vessels, to you and me his heart is plumbed in the wrong way. Pablo's father, Stefan who works at Alejandro's restaurant La Zenia, and his wife Cati, have to take Pablo to Madrid for his fourth operation. This is where you come in. La Zenia Golf Society are organising a fund raising golf day at Roda on Wednesday 31st March, first tee 9-00.
Fund Raising Day for Pablo with Format will be a two ball Texas Scramble.
Cost 50 euros per player, including buggys and prizes. So come on you golfers lets have a good days golf and raise a few euros for Pablo. If there is anybody who can donate prizes this would certainy help. Contact me Eric Lucas, secretary, La Zenia Golf Society, on 616 681 273 for information. Entry forms will be available at Gogarty's. For Further information about Pablo, there are flyers with information at many businesses around the La Zenia area

At Mar Menor
After hearing the rain hammering down for most of the night we feared our game at Mar Menor would not take place but as we gathered for breakfast at the Lo Crispin Tavern the sky began to clear and the sun appeared.
Upon arrival at the course we were told that we would not be allowed to take buggies onto the fairways. We supposed this was because of the heavy rain the night before but we found out that it was a policy of the course not to allow buggies onto the fairways in any conditions. This did not go down well with the members of the society and I for one could be seen clutching an arm full of clubs as I limped to my ball. I have bad knees and this amount of walking did nothing for my game.
On 3 occasions I hit my second shot into a bunker and rather than walk all the way back to the buggy for my sand wedge I attempted to hit out of the bunkers with the wrong club which was a mistake.
However we got through the day although there were a few sore legs and backs as most of us are not in the first flush of youth.
The course played remarkably well after the heavy rain and the greens got faster as the day progressed and we did complete our Stableford singles match.
The results were;
Gold Category: 1st Bob Berry with 31 points. 2nd Tony French with 30 points. 3rd Ian Watson with 29 points.
Silver Category: 1st Dave Lewis with 35 points. 2nd Bill Mackay with 30 points. 3rd Alan Crain with 28 points.
Bonze Category: 1st Dave Roebuck with 36 points. 2nd David Dodd with 35 points. 3rd Roger Eaglestone with 34 points.
Nearest the pin prizes went to;
Hole 2 Ian Watson. Hole 8 Meirion Roberts. Hole 14 Brian Leys. Hole 17 Tom Johnston.
This was our best turn out of the year and a full complement of 44 players teed off.
Our next meeting will be on the 17th of March back at our home course Roda.

Monday 1st March at El Plantio
21 turned out for yet another Special Event day, generously sponsored by our treasurer Randy Dawson & his wife Linda, proprietors of Bar Mediterraneo, which is where our society is based. In order to make the day a little bit different, Randy decided to have a nearest the pin on all holes-in one on par 3's; in two on par 4's; and in three on par 5's. In addition to that, there was also a longest drive on all holes except for the par 3's.
Unfortunately, I don't think much thought was given to the skill levels of most of our members, resulting in the majority of nearest the pins on the par 4's & 5's remaining unchallenged. The format certainly did my head in, which resulted in my narrowly getting beaten by one point for the dreaded wooden spoon prize, and that was after my best showing for some months just 4 days earlier on the same course!.
Despite all that, a good time was had by all, and the results were as follows:-
Winner with 34 points was our handicap secretary Brian Davies. He certainly understands the art of frequently being a winner, without adversely affecting his handicap. 2nd with 33 points was Tony McCluskey.
Best front nine was Graham Parkes. Best back nine was Stan Canter.
Longest drive challenges won by Alan Middle, one of our guests for the day.
Nearest the pin winner on the par 3's was Steve Cleaver. Nearest the pin winner on the par 4's was Roger Halsom. Nearest the pin winner on the par 5's was Geoff Branton.
Booby prize won by Brian Parton.
Members are reminded that our AGM will take place at the Hotel Meridional In Guardamar an Saturday 6th March, and if previous years are anything to go by, should be another good night out for members & their partners/guests. (7.30 for 8.00 pm.)
Next outing will be at Alicante Golf. 10.33 Tee off.

Lo Romero Saturday 6th March 2010
This was the second meeting of our newly formed golf society and after the disappointments of some late withdrawls, 15 players played at Lo Romero.
The weather forecast was not too promising but despite the rain holding off there was a biting wind for the entire day which made scoring difficult.
Despite this there were still some excellent scores and the winners on the day were as follows:
1st Craig Cosgrove – 37 points. 2nd Paul Tooly – 36 points. 3rd Richy Lantott – 35 points.
Nearest the Pin – Peter Kavanagh. Longest Drive – Allan Bell. Best Lady – Brenda Kavanagh.
After the game we returned to Bell’s Bar in Lomas de Cabo Roig for refreshments provided by the bar and our thanks go Allan and his team for their welcome and support of our society.
Next months fixture is on Saturday 10th April 2010 at Vistabella and guests and more members are welcome.
Telephone Allan Bell on 663 143 446 or better still call in the bar.