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La Serena’s Bunkers Upgraded to Water Hazards

Sheerin’s Golf Society Sheerin’s Trophy 4th November at La Serena Seventeen players took part and the format was full handicap Stableford playing in two groups with an overall winner. On the way to La Serena, we encountered torrential rain until we got to Los Alcázares where it eased off, by the time we arrived at […] The post La Serena’s Bunkers Upgraded to Water Hazards appeared first on The…

On November 17th, the Sheerin's Golf Society held an event at La Serena, upgrading its bunkers to water hazards. Seventeen golfers participated in the full handicap Stableford format, divided into two groups for competition. The course, though flooded due to torrential rain encountered during travel, was in playable condition by tee time. The weather was mild, with temperatures around 22 degrees Celsius and patchy cloud cover.

Brian Court won the event, scoring 34 points, followed by Paul Jones with 32 points and Kevin Quinn with 31 points. In Group A, Gary Hill and John Bolt were tied on 33 points, with Gary Hill ultimately winning. John Bolt also took second place in Group A, with Steve Burns of Group B finishing third. Mike Sharlot and Tom Goulden led the best front 9 in Group B, while Tom Goulden and Mike Sharlot claimed the best back 9.

The doubles final match saw a 3&2 victory for John Bolt and Brian Gordon over Ray Muttock and Paul Owen. Steve Burns edged out Mike Sharlot 4&3 in the singles semi-final. Thanks to Sheerin's for the prizes and hospitality, with €60 raised for 2026 charities through the two football card winners.

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