The Cadbury Trophy
Med Golf members met on the 17th June for their monthly outing at the popular El Paraiso Golf course, only a short drive away from Gibraltar. The weather was very good indeed and being slightly inland made it even hotter. We saw some great scores once again and the handicappers axe has fallen since the event for quite a few players. We use the CONGU computerised system and also have a policy that our players must use their worldwide lowest recognised handicap in our events.
The event was won with an amazing score of 43 points by Ben Cook. 
Ben won the Cadbury Trophy and 2 green fees on the San Roque Old Course with a superb winning overall score. Best gross score on the day was Peter Warren’s magnificent 1 over par 72. Best gross on the par 3s was Matt Guerrero. A mention should be made of a wonderful score from one of our newcomers, Nick Davis scored an amazing 46 points and we congratulate him on that. As per our policy, new players are not able to win on their first outing but if Nick keeps this up he’ll be sure to lift a trophy soon – even on his now lower handicap!.
To reward good scores for golfers of all levels we have 3 handicap categories in Med Golf competitions. Winner of Category 1 (0-12 handicap) was Peter Warren with 39 points; the runner up was Steve McEwan also with 39 points.
The Winner of the Category 2 (13-21 handicap) was Louis Calvente with 39 points, the runner up was Douglas Casciaro with 37 points, Doug and Louis also won the best team score with an impressive 76 points. The runner up in category 3 (22 and above handicap) was Iqubal Dharamsi on 36 points and the winner of category 3 was Geoff Slade with 41 points.
The nearest the pin holes were won by, Greg Harris, Douglas Casciaro and Kenny MaCleanr who also won the nearest the pin in 2 prize on one of the par 4’s.
Everyone has some scope for a little improvement and our ‘Rabbit’ prize of a golf lesson went to Charles Hayward this month.
We also had our usual score card draw for a bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label, generously sponsored by Saccone & Speed each month.
More news from Med Golf
The next and final Med Golf event of the current season is Sunday 29th July at Estepona Golf Club, playing for the Halsbury Travel Trophy, the cost is 55€ for golf & buggy plus BBQ lunch afterwards with prizes. You can enter if you follow this link or email Paul at paul@medgolfsecure.com. See also our August bank holiday weekend packages for the Gedime Motors Trophy!
Med Golf has its own Facebook page where you can see photos from the competition day. We’d be delighted if you’d join our group for up-to-date news and contribute to on-going golfing discussions. We created the page to enable members and visitors to discuss anything about golf, give feedback on courses they have played, offer tips to others they have come across and much more. You can find us on Facebook simply by searching for ‘Med Golf’ or visit our website and navigate from there.
Player Rankings
The top ten players at the end of the 2011-12 season in August will qualify for the Events.gi Med Golf Masters on San Roque Old Course on 1st September. Here are the current top 20.
- Watkins Chris
- Slade Geoff
- McEwan Steve UP
- Warren Peter UP
- Hunter John DOWN
- Munns Steve DOWN
- Mitchell Tim DOWN
- Cary Steve DOWN
- To Denny UP
- Casciaro Douglas UP
- Vincent Darren DOWN
- Blesset Russell
- Pinniger Dave DOWN
- Calvente Louis
- Sells Martyn
- Cowburn Mike
- Lafferty Denis
- Dharamsi Iqbal
- Hunter Javi
- Sanchez Joe
The top player at the end of the season is our “Player of the Year” and will receive a free 12 months membership at Estepona Golf, sponsored by course owners Rory & Amanda Leader.
Events.gi Med Golf Masters 1 September
If you’re not in the top 10 or not even a regular player with us, you can still take part in the Events.gi Med Golf Corporate Trophy which runs alongside the Masters event for just £199. To see what is included in this no expense spared day click here.
Next event
Our next event is at Estepona Golf on 29th July and costs just 55€ for your green fee, shared buggy, BBQ lunch afterwards and prizes. To join this event just or contact Paul.
For more details on our full schedule and the benefits of joining Med Golf for just £59 per year, please follow the links or contact Paul Appleyard on Spain mobile 0034627331712 or by e-mail at paul@medgolfsecure.com
