Certainly no April Fools!On Wednesday 23 rd April over 30 membersand guests gathered at the Lorca ResortGolf Club, to play the monthly StaplefordCompetition. This course is a real credit toall of the management and staff as it wasin excellent in condition.The scores on the day certainly reflectedthe good condition of the course and itwas said that the Handicap Secretary washeard to be muttering that several memberswould see a reduction in their handicapby the time we next play at Paraleja.Coming down the home straight two playerswere in a very close battle for the title,but in the end Dave Bennett (pictured)returned amagnificent36 pointsand tookthe win. Hewas followedclosely byClive Fowlerwith 34points andthere wasa tie for 3 rdplace betweenTonyRootes andMike Harrisonon 33points.The Nearest The Pin was won by NigelChadderton.The Straight Down the Middle Golf Societywill be holding its annual BBQ at theCamposol Golf Club on the Friday 27 th Junewhen members and guests are invitedalong, with tickets costing 12€. A goodturnout is expected so book your seatsearly.On the previous day, June 26 th , we areplaying our monthly game at Paraleja,meeting at 9am for a 10am tee off.Geoff Sharphatters45@msn.comSolid Start for Murcia’s Supermoto RacingBrothersBoth Anthony and Mat Ford-Dunn were inaction at the first round of the Spanish SupermotoChampionships held in Villena,Alicante. The action for the brothers hadalready started the week before, when theyboth made the long journey to France tocompete in the first round of the SupermotoGrand Prix.The brothers both faired well with Anthonyfinishing 12 th in the World Championshipsand Mat finishing 23 rd in the EuropeanChampionships, but it was clear that theywere outpaced by superior factory machinery.Although they struggled for pace againstthe superior factory bikes, the team learneda great deal that weekend and have manythings to test over the coming weeks to improvethe Advance Moves InternationalRemovals-sponsored, Supermotoland racebikes.the racing and was happy to see both his riderson the rostrum with some good championshippoints under their belts.Crash and win in Catalunya SupermotoChampionshipThe Supermotoland.com race team werein Catalunya with both their riders competingfor honours in the Catalan SupermotoChampionship. It was the first time that theracing brothers from Murcia had been to theMenarguens circuit near to Lleida and so theyhad a limited amount of time to learn the circuitbefore their qualifying sessions. Despitethe lack of circuit knowledge and a crasheach in practice, both brothers managed toqualify on the front row of the grid for eachof their races, with Mat Ford–Dunn qualifyingin 4 th position in the SM4 class and youngerbrother Anthony qualifying a superb 4 th in thepremier SM1 class.In association with Costa Cálida International Radio and www.angloINFO.comThe racing at Villena, Alicante was held insunny but blustery conditions and both brothersgot their championship challenges offto a solid start. Anthony qualified 3 rd in thePremier SM Open Championship class andfinished 5 th , 2 nd and 4 th in his three races tocome away with a 3 rd overall for the day’s racing.The results could have been even better,but the Villena circuit is notoriously difficult topass on and a lot of the race depends on howgood a start you get. Anthony had the crowdon its feet in Race 2 when he put in an almostimpossible overtaking move on the last lap totake 2 nd place at the Flag.Older brother Mat qualified in pole positionfor the SM35 Master Championship andfinished his two races in 2 nd and 3 rd positionthat gave him a 3 rd overall for the day’s racing.Once again his results could have beeneven better, but a crash on the first lap ofrace two, whilst he was leading, saw Mat haveto remount in last position and fight throughthe pack to get a well deserved 3 rd place atthe flag.Team sponsor, Shane Stratton from StrattonMotorsports, had flown in especially to watchAnthony was the first to race and the battlebetween the first 5 riders was very intensewith close racing throughout the field. Anthonywas in 4 th position on the last lap and whilstmaking a pass on the brakes at the end of thestraight, he fell damaging his bike and dislocatinghis shoulder. The damage to the bikemeant he was unable to remount despite hisshoulder clicking back into place as he pickedhimself up. Anthony was unable to competein the remaining race due to his injury andtherefore lost his lead in the championship.Mat fared better in both of his races in theSM4 class with a double victory that extendshis championship lead and gives him fourwins from four races. It could have been a differentstory though as a puncture in his fronttyre in the first race meant he had a desperatelast couple of laps to keep ahead of thepack as his front tyre slowly deflated.The brothers now have a few weeks of testingand training ahead before they line up on thegrid in Badajoz for the 2 nd round of the SpanishChampionships on the 8 th June. Withboth brothers holding 3 rd position in the SMOpen and SM35 Master classes you can betthat they will both be looking for a bit morespeed over the coming weeks to hopefully elevatethem to the top step of the podium.More details and race results can be found atwww.supermotoland.comPage 98Costa Cálida Chronicle: Please tell our customers where you saw their advertisement tSales Contact Teresa 619 199 407 or for the Editor Contact Patti 646 005 017www.costacalidachronicle.com email: costacalidachronicle@gmail.com
St George’s Day CompetitionThis Competition held on 23 rd April was agreat success. The English played againstthe ‘Rest of the World’; the English in whiteshirts with the RW in blue. There was a lot ofbantering about who was wearing which shirtand what qualified them to do so. Althoughseveral teams entered the competition, whichwas a 4 ball better ball match play competition,it ended with a draw, therefore the Captainsof both teams were asked to play the9th hole again. They refused as they had hada few beers, so amidst lots of barracking theytossed a coin and the Rest of the World won.We all had a great time and later there wasa carvery at The Club House. The day wasrounded off by Berni Mac’s Disco which turnedinto karaokeClub de Golf CamposolThe weather for the Club de Golf Competitionheld on 28 th April was excellent. It must havebeen perfect for golf as there were some verygood scores. The Overall Winner was JennyHanlon with 40 points, (it is very unusual fora lady to be Overall Winner of a mixed competition!)2 nd was Bill Berrie in Category 1 with 39points. Billy Prest in Category 2 also had 39points and the Ladies’ Winner, Irene Wrighthad 38 points. This month unfortunatelythere were no sponsors of the Competition,so if there are any sponsors out there thatwould like to sponsor these monthly competitionsplease let us know.The next competition will be on Wednesday25 th June, so do not forget to get signed upfor it.MABS Open Golf CompetitionOn Saturday 14 th June there will be a TexasScramble Competition. Sign up for it in yourown 4 ball team; it does not matter if it is allmale, female or a mixed group. It will be aShot Gun Start. There will be several prizesincluding Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive.There are several sponsors for this prestigiousevent at a cost of 5€ for Members and25€ Non-Members and 10€ per person for abuggy. ALL the proceeds will go to MABS -last year it was a terrific day. If you are interestedin playing or need any further informationon how to have a great day out whilsthelping a worthy cause, please ring the GolfClub or email info@camposolclubdegolf.comThe Costa Cálida Ladies’ LeagueThe Ladie’s League played their last match ofthe Season on 28 th April. La Manga travelled toCamposol to play their ladies, whilst Peralejadrove to Hacienda to play away from home.Peraleja played tremendously well beatingHacienda on their home course, whilst theCamposol ladies could only manage a drawagainst La Manga on their home course. Thisresulted in Peraleja the winners with 119points, Camposol second with 110 points,Hacienda and La Manga joint third with 93points. Peraleja, who also won last year, willorganise and host a fun game in which all theteams mix in with a meal afterwards at whichthe Ladies’ League trophy will be presented tothem. The new season of the Ladies’ Leaguestarts again in September <strong>2014</strong>, so if you area group of Lady Golfers who would like to bepart of the League you are very welcome tojoin us. We play at reciprocal golf courses ona home and away basis and at most courseswith reduced green fees. To participate in theLeague you only need a group of 6 ladies, soif you are interested or would like more informationplease contact Betty Roberts onbettylloyd1560@hotmail.com.In association with Costa Cálida International Radio and www.angloINFO.comCosta Cálida Chronicle: Please tell our customers where you saw their advertisementSales Contact Teresa 619 199 407 or for the Editor Contact Patti 646 005 017www.costacalidachronicle.com email: costacalidachronicle@gmail.comPage 99
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