2023 Breakaway - Salgados, Albufeira / 2023
2022-09-28
For the second year on the bounce SGS ventured abroad in search of warmer climates and less rain for the annual breakaway.
Having done La Cala, Spain in 2022, this year it was off to Albufeira, Portugal for the 2023 SGS Breakaway. With a great attendance of 29 members & 3 guests making the trip, it was sure to be cracking weekend of golf and beers.
Members enjoyed two challenging courses over the 4 days with the Salgados course played twice and a third round at Alamos.
Dean Robinson got off to a flyer in round 1 with a huge 41 points with Del Humphreys runner up with 36 points.
The all inclusive beers and sunshine fueled giddiness clearly took their toll on day 2 with scores taking a bit of a dive. Bob Cliffe won the day on a count back to Andy Hughes with both on 31 points.
Luke Blumfield found some late form on day 3 with the top score of 34 which was enough to see him finish runner up for the 3 day competition on a total 87. It was Dean Robinson or Mr Consistent though that managed to storm to victory with a total score of 100 points over the 3 days. Well done Dean.
Bob Hinds struggled to find form and took home the frog from the weekend. I suspect the beers and sunshine were to blame and fantastic time was had none the less.
A special mention to Captain Delwyn Humphreys who won the title of Albufeira Pole Dancer of the Year 2023.
Talks already in the works for Benidorm breakaway in 2024. Superb!