Captains Chat July 2022

Dear members, welcome to the seventh Captains Chat of the year.

I am over halfway through my tenure as Club Captain which is going quickly. Thank you to the Committee and members who make the role very enjoyable. I look forward to the next six months with the Captains Day comp and the Captains away trip all to come.

 Social Events

The 1942 Babes Golf dinner and dance were a great success. It was a great evening with the spoils going to Linda and Trevor Morris. A big thank you to Brain and Brigitte for organising food at the halfway house with Non-Alcoholic beer (a new experience for me), the golf comp and the dinner and dancing and for Carol doing the presentation.

Charity update

There was a Charity Cha Cha Cha in July raising 440 euro bringing the Charity account up to  3937.54 Euros. Thank you for your contributions.

Monthly competitions

This link to the monthly competitions schedule lets you know what’s coming up

CLUB COMPETITIONS 2022 JULY-SEPTEMBER (VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME)

During July we had the Ivor Newland Birthday Competition celebrating 80 years. Carol and Ivor put on a great day with food for everyone and a great turnout.

We have had a few members also ask about how to register their extra day cards online. Here is a link from the FPG website in English with a step-by-step explanation. myFPG_Submit-Score-for-Handicap.pdf The FPG website is full of useful information and has an English option.

 Singles and Pairs Knock out competitions

We have made some progress on the singles and pairs matches, thank you to those who played or conceded to speed the competition up.

Please complete your matches as soon as possible.

 Interleague 2022

During July we played Tavira away losing 3 matches a winning 2. A reasonable result away from home.

We are currently 3^rd in the table with 47 pts which puts us 7 pts behind Tavira with a game in hand.

The next match is against Vale Do Lobo away on 1^st September.

 Race to Budens

No change in the top spot as Jim Brennan but Janice slides in ahead of Brian to claim 2^nd spot. I make an appearance in the top 10.

1. Jim Brennan
2. Janice Galloway
3. Brian Newsham

Course and Competition Updates

Preferred lies are in place for the foreseeable future.

Please, please please remember to repair divots, pitch marks and rake bunkers.

Captains Away Trip

Its only 93 days away so please let me know if you would like to attend the above trip on 3-5^th November.

We have had some new card markers over the past couple of months including Bob Wissler, Ian and Janice Galloway and Gary and Sylvia King. As always, my thanks go to the Card Markers who contribute their time every week to benefit our great club atmosphere at the presentations.

Have a great August

Peter Noone

Captain FPGC

Dear Members,

Welcome to the fifth Captains Chat of the year.

Social Events

On 22^nd July there will be a big celebration of the “1942 Babes”. A few of our members born in 1942 are celebrating 80 years of living. There will be an organised golf competition PBB on the day followed by a lovely dinner on the evening and dancing to live music afterwards. The cost of the dinner will be 25E. The sign up sheet is on the notice board and we would love to see as many people as possible.

Charity update

There were no charity days in May but the total raised for Charity so far is E 3300. Thank you for your contributions.

Monthly competitions

This link to the monthly competitions schedule lets you know what’s coming up http://parquedaflorestagolfclub.com/club-competitions-2022-april-june-visitors-always-welcome/

During May we held the Past Captains day to celebrate our Past Captains and to remember those no longer with us. It was a great celebration with 13 past Captains in attendance and every captain was represented by a team. The spoils on the day went to our 2014 Captain Bob Hart and his team of Duncan Leopold, Ann De Jongh and Gary King.

Singles and Pairs Knock out competitions

Please organise and play your next round of KO matches before 20^th June, thank you.

Interleague 2022

During May we played Boa Vista away (Win 3-2) Palmares (Lost 4-1) away and Vila Sol away (Lost 4-1).  During June we face PA away, Vila Sol home and Vale do Lobo home. Good luck team.

Race to Budens

The sheet has been updated on the notice board and Brigitte Beck shoots up the leader board:

1. Brigitte Beck
2. Brian Newsham
3. Mary Berry

Course and Competition Updates

Preferred lies are in place for the foreseeable future. The green staff do as best as they can to keep the course going, we can help by making sure we rake the bunkers and repairing pitch marks. Also, just a reminder on slow play. If you are losing ground and see the group behind are waiting, please let them through. This will make everyone’s game more enjoyable, thank you.

Captains Away Trip

Please let me know if you would like to attend the above trip on 3-5^th November.

As always, my thanks go to the Card Markers who contribute their time every week to benefit our great club atmosphere at the presentations.

Have a great June

Peter Noone

Captain FPGC