Imanyo Golf Society “St Patrick’s Shield” at Altorreal

This was our highest turn out since the society started in 2013 with 34 players, this was eighth year of the St Patricks Shield and we thank “Sir” Ronnie King for continuing his sponsorship on behalf of the Irish. The format was full handicap Stableford split into two groups with one overall winner. The destination to play was Altorreal where we were greeted by Antonio and his staff, as usual everything was ready and waiting for us, the course was in excellent condition and the weather was a hot and sunny 28 degrees, perfect for golf.

Winner of the “St Patrick’s Shield” came from group B, this was his second win of the year and it went to“SAT NAV” Steve Daywitha score of 39 points, runner up of group B on count back was Steve Gain with 34 points and third place went to “Fish Called Wanda” Mo Chaplin also with 34 points. Group A winner was “Fruit Farmer” Tom Goulden with 37 points, runner up on count back was Ray Hamilton with 36 points and third place was Ian Bell also with 36 points. Nearest the pin’s winners were group A hole 2 Ian Bell, hole 9 (guest) Craig Inett, hole 10 “Three Clubs” Sean McGuinness, group B hole 5 No Winner, hole 14 “Sandy” Terry Burton, hole 18 “SAT NAV” Steve Day, best front 9 went to Lee George with 20 points and best back 9 went to “Tricky” Rik Wood with 17 points, the 2’s pot was not won so carried over to the next game and is €60. There were two match play knockouts also played, singles were Steve Hopkins playing Steve Gain Steve Gain Won 3 up, doubles were Peter Kelly and Lee George playing John Fairbrass and Brian Gordon, Peter and Lee won 6 up. www.imanyogolfsociety.com imanyogolfsociety@gmail.com

The football card was won by “Sir” Ronnie Kingwith Wolverhampton winning €40 and raising €40 for our chosen charities for 2023.

Thank you to Antonio and staff at Imanyo’s for the good food and hospitality.

Picture shows Ronnie King presenting the shield to Steve Day.