Eurogolf Andre Johansen Memorial Day

On Thursday 1st June on what would have been Andres Captains day Eurogolf held a special competition at La Marquesa in his memory. The men played off the red tees along with ladies so some high scores were recorded. Also players were asked to wear red to honour his Norwegian nationality.

After the game a delicious meal was had in the Clubouse and we all raised a glass to our much missed friend and Captain.

The results were in the menís competition overall winner Tony Edwards 45 points cat 1 1st Graham Rees 44 points 2nd David Gregson 42 points Cat 2 1st John Kirkwood 42 points 2nd Sean Davey 42 c/b Cat 3 1st Duane James 44 points 2nd Steve Sayers 42 c/b 42 Ladies competition overall winner Diane Bailey 39 points Cat 1 1st Karen Simpson 37 points 2nd Gin Dredge 35 points Cat 2 1st Eveline Hackney 34 c/b 2nd Veva 34 Cat 3 1st Phyllis Venables 2nd Andrea

Darlington 30 points Best front 9 Peter Conlin Best back 9 Mark R Smith 23 NTPís 6th Bobby

Thompson 8th Bill Stevens 12th Duane James 16th Jack Simpson and 17th Bill Stevens

Pictured are a few of the winners and members before the competition stroke play.

The LIVLeague's next tournament is at Real Club Valderrama, Sotogrande (June 30th-July 2nd) giving golf enthusiasts a 'funfilled, three-day sports experience.'

Sergio Garcia will be happy (if he ever is) back on home soil chucking his clubs about and captaining his team Fireballs GC against Cameron Smith, Dustin Johnson et al in the latest money-spewing event of the season.

FINCA CORTESIN, rated Spain's 2nd best golf course, is hosting this year's Solheim Cup in September.

Stacy Lewis, the US. Captain of the 2023 team, came over to check out the scenario. The two-time Major Champion stayed at the five-star Andalusian venue, where her team will take on Europeís finest females.

The U.S. Captain is determined to try and return the trophy to the US. after the team's two consecutive defeats in 2019 and 2021. The youngest American Captain in the history of the tournament praised Finca Cortesin, saying it was ìAgreat matchplay course with a lot of risk-reward holes, like the par 5's. The Bermuda grass greens are the best Iíve ever played on in my life.î

The U.S. Captain toured Marbella and praised it's attractions. ìIíve been to the beach and visited amazing bars and restaurants with fabulous food,î she said, ì I can understand why people come to Marbella for holidays.î She can't have seen the bill. IN THE 3rd ROUND of the 2016 Travelers Ernie Els made a hole in one at the 176 yd 16th.

The Big Easy told his own and his playing partners' caddies: ìI'll keep the bar tab open for six hours, after that you're on your own.î After that, they were probably on life support.

SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER's Masters Champion's dinner included cheeseburger sliders, firecracker shrimps, warm Tortilla soup and crispy blue tortilla strips. Pity the players if they had a game next day.

Until next time: Happy Golfing.

Contact Mick for regripping and repairs. 638 859 475 or visit https://mickthegrip.blogspot.com

La Marina Gs Match Report

La Finca Golf Course was the venue for the members of the La Marina Golf Society where they played for the Orangecasas Trophy. The weather was back to its usual warm and sunny self and all the weeks previous rain had made the fairways in excellent condition although the greens were a little worse for wear, nevertheless, we all had a thoroughly enjoyable day. In the evening all the members and their spouses enjoyed a lovely meal at the Grill House, and we cannot thank Rebecca and her staff enough for a most enjoyable evening.

After the meal our Captain Iain Lyall presented the prizes. In third place with 33pts was Charlotte Tranberg in second place was Bill Stobo with 36pts and in first place with 39pts and therefore winning the Orangecasas Trophy was Jeff Wiszniewski. The nearest the pin winners were Charlotte Tranberg for hole 3, Tony Moore for hole 6 and taking the twoís pot. Louvain Smith for hole 13 and Iain Lyall for hole 16. Well done to all the dayís winners.