LA MARINA GOLF SOCIETY Lo Crispin Golf –Spring Cup

A good turn out of 35 members (including 3 playing for Handicap) and 1 guest 'teed it up' at El Plantio in the Society's first 'major' of the year on 22nd March. The weather was good and the breeze was mostly moderate. The course however was a rather different story.

The majority of the fairways were quite threadbare in places. The greens, or most of them were a little lumpy in part and of inconsistent speeds, also the tee boxes were a little scruffy. Nevertheless, most players seemed to enjoy the day, even if they were not so happy with their scores ! We returned to the Lo Crispin Tavern, as always, where we were served with a good selection of Tapas and the day's prizes were distributed.

impressive 21 darter in her 2nd singles leg. Simone de Lacy was ecstatic with her 99 checkout in the final singles, feeling the need to show off her lucky vest.

Dolly Mixtures have three new signings due to a much diminished team giving them a boost, with Pat Redwood scoring 105 in her doubles and Barbara Bryce (pictured) and Lesley Justice cashing-in in their singles with 2 legs apiece. The Wacky Allsorts soldier on with a skeleton crew but are playing very well with the few they have.

HOTDARTS: Pat Schofield (TT) 140, Amanda Skinner (GG) 140, Chelsea Campbell (GG) 138, 126, Elaine Willis (GG) 134, Eileen Askew (TT) 127, Simone de Lacy (TT) 121, 101, Yvonne Rouffignac (GG) 121, 100, Sharon Crane (TT) 116, Angie Mullen (LB) 116, Alison Webster (FC) 114, 101, Lorraine Veale (DM) 111, Ann Wharton (FT) 107, 100, Pat Redwood (DM) 105, Selma Dyer (DM) 101, Chris Greenwood (WA) 104, Sue Christie (LB) 102, Groa Bryndis (PD) 100

HIGH CHECKOUT: Simone de Lacy (TT) 99 (T19-10-D16). BULLFINISH: Sheelah Cooper (PD) 3 - Bull, LEASTDARTS: Mitch Halliday (PD) 21 dart finish

23.03.23 - Avery warm morning greeted the members of the La Marina Golf Society for their match at Roda Golf Course, the course was up to its usually high standard and the greens were challenging.

Whilst 20 members played their Stableford matches, a few players were also competing in their match play game for the society's annual knock-out cup.

In first place and winning today's game was

Costa Blanca Independent Pool League 2023 singles knockout competition got underway this month.

Results: Colin McDonald 2-1 Paul Jones; Dave Baker 0-2 John Smyth;

Nearest the pins were Paul Crump for hole 2 and 7, Gordon McLagan for hole 11 and Gill Ludkiewicz for hole 13.

The day also saw Lyn Young, Alan Janes, Jimmy Scott, and Vic Smith win and go through to the next round of the knock- out cup. Afterwards the members stayed at the

Gino Aguis 1-2 Jimmy Bryce; Martin Curran 1-2 Tony Dunn; Rob Pearson 0-2 Craig Lambert; Sean Norris 2-0 Bobby McDonald; Stan West 0-2 Darren Mountain; The Jokers 5-6 Full Monte Azul; Tony Coyle 2-1 Mick Margerum.

1st. Place - Steve KIng 33 pts off 18 and winner of the Spring Cup, 2nd - Ian Stuart 31 pts. off 15, 3rd - Barney Barningham 30 pts off 27 (on count back), 4th - Janet Candlin 30 pts off 41

The Guest Prize, including those members playing for Handicap was won by Bob Dunn with 33 pts off 12

Carp-R-Us travelled to the Embalse de Argos for Round Two of their Murcia Series. They were treated to a beautiful Spring day with temperatures in the mid-twenties although a stiff breeze picked up in the afternoon. Unfortunately, the fish didn’t really respond to the warm weather and although everyone caught, the fishing was quite a struggle.

N.T. P. on Par 3s - Hole 7 - Steve King, Hole 9Ian Stuart, Hole 14 - Bob Dunn, Hole 18 - Bob Dunn

The 2s Pot which included a double 'roll over' was won by Steve Carter, Ian Stuart and Richard Brady, who each collected 27 euros.

The Free Game Draw was won by Peter Marsh. Finally, our next game, an Individual Stableford competition is at Saurines de la Torre Golf, Roldan, Murcia on 5th. April.

Steve Harrington (Hcap and Membership Sec).

As there were only a few fishing everyone was pegged on the warm side with Willy Moons running out winner with 15.12kg caught using his usual method feeder technique. Second was Steve Fell with 11.08kg again using method feeder and wafters. Third was Alan Smith who had a late run of fish on corn to put 9.62kg on the scales. Fourth with a single carp was Graham Patterson with 1.94kg. Further information about the club can be found on its website www.carp-r-us.weebly.com or on the Facebook page Carp-R-Us Fishing Costa Blanca