THE CELTS GOLF SOCIETY

Today we The Celts had a very special challenge match against a Spanish selection which included two professionals.  Both teams were comprised of nine pairs who competed against each other in the four ball better ball format. 

The matches were orgainsed with similar handicaps within each fourball.  The demand  to play in this new tournament was very high and we had to have a four tee start.
The format was unusual for our Spanish opponents but they soon got the swing of things and after 6 holes three matches were level three had the Spanish team ahead and three with The Celts ahead.
The temperature rose as the time passed and the standard too, with long puts being holed out for birdies and even the occasional hole out from of the green. After nine hole again there was nothing in the overall standing of the matches.  As the closing holes loomed The Celts rose to the challenge and the level matches went their way.
To win a hole birdies became the order of the day and they were flying in from all over the course.  In thge last two or three holes The Celts finally achieved the necessary wins and the final result saw a win 6 matches to 3.
As a competition there were winners but I can say no losers as new friendships were forged and both teams are looking forward to a return match in the near future.  A special thanks  must go to the staff at La Serena for their support.  To all the players from the two teams, to Diego for arranging the game and to Manolo for the beautiful engraved trophy.  We look forward to the return match which has been proposed as a scratch match, very interesting.
Don't forget the President's prize this weekend, there are a couple of places left.  If you are interested in playing golf with The Celts please contact 615466398 or johnobrienalicante@gmail.com.  We are always  looking for new members.

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