San Miguel GS at Altorreal (5 November 2025)

A balmy November morning saw a plethora of SMGS members and guests arrive up to the “Beverly Hills” of Murcia. A little warmer than the norm for this time of year, but nobody was complaining. A course that is enjoyed by many and a bit “meehhh” by others, but they still play it! The staff are always so welcoming and efficient and the course was in great condition, which as we all know, course conditions can change so quickly from week to week. The cost at this course is reasonable compared to what other courses around are charging at this time of year. Well worth playing. A slightly larger field this week of 51 golfers including six guests and a few noticeable absences (you know who you are Captain, Vice-Captain and Secretary!). The yellow tees always seem to be well back at this course but you get a few more metres for your euros for sure. And what you all want to know is…..: Gold: Drew Niblock (39 points and best score of the day)Silver: Phil de Lacy (33 points)Bronze: Carol Hanak (36 points – what a fabulous score – well done Carol!!) The “Twos” pot this week was shared equally between Guy Wade Palmer (probably the 8th!) and John Simmons. Nearest the Pins were had by Dave Friedman (5th), Guy Wade Palmer (8th), Richard Whitely (10th) and Barry “BTB” Roehrig (17th). Willie Fenn took the prized football card loot with Chelsea and our dear mate Maca (Alan Macdonald) just wanted the “McBride Bottle” this week. Best guests were Paul Came (25 points) and Colin Fawcett also with 25 points coming second on countback. We have continued with our RBL Poppy Appeal this week and will continue to raise funds for the final week next week when we are north at Font del Llop – let’s hope the gnats have gnatted off somewhere else since the last time we played there. Keep up to date with SMGS on our website www.smgs.org. **SPONSORSHIP AVAILABILITY** If you are interested in sponsoring one of our games – please contact smgs91info@gmail.com to discuss further. We are proud to be supported by Michaela Schmidt at www.golf-hotspots.com for all your golf travel requirements. No winners picture was taken this week (tut tut) so we will have a McBride Bottle picture of Alan Macdonald and a photo kindly sent in by the absentee members off on their jolly….