Oliva Nova Golf, 27th February 2008
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The WCGS turned up at the Oliva Nova golf course on 27th February and what a bunch
of odd balls we were. The blame is fairly and squarely placed on the gullibility of the
followers of Auntie Beeb’s weather forecasters. Some wore their colour coded summer
outfits whilst a few sported their Barbers and souwesters worn over thermals,
expecting nothing less than a Nordic tempest. After a misty start, the day turned out
to be sunny and bright with the temperature staying at a constant 20C.

The day’s antagonists met in the liquid breakfast bar, where Mr. S Lamb caused shock
and consternation by treating a fellow member to some nectar and then, as if that
was not enough, he even treated the bar hostess to a whole euro tip. The only time
when he is normally seen to approach the bar is when he needs change. Yes fans,
you read it here first!

Mr. White Coast Golf Society himself, “El Presidente Dos” John Williams was noticeably
absent. Some say that he was scared off believing that he’d be lumbered into again
paying for other people’s games as at the previous meeting. In fact the tall, dark,
gravel voiced, Ex-Tony Curtis double and look alike, had to go to the Alicante airport
to await his ever-wandering wife. She could have waited at the arrivals for the
6-7 hours, but John just has to be the gentleman.

After the OFF, Oliva and its countless lakes proved that it’s not to be taken lightly.
The 28 players managed to lose 91 golf balls and many a strange story was told after
the event. Here are but a few;

A real life 21stC miracle manifested on the waters when Brian Woodhouse played
directly out of a lake and did not even get his feet wet. Unfortunately though, the ball
went out of bounds and into/onto (?) someone’s home.

Four impeccably dressed but lost German golfers were asking the way to the first
tee on the 16th fairway – just some 2 miles away.

Ray Garbutt hit a ball hard into a small tree on the 16th, which retaliated by
venomously returning the ball on to his wrist, which is now well wrapped, into a
sympathy bandage. Agh didlums!

Our generous sponsors IBEX insurance (Javea office) provided each player with a
new ball, which was to be played until lost. Surviving balls to be drawn from a hat for
a generous prize. The winner, by having the only surviving ball in the hat was
Rod “Statto” Edgerton who not only took his prize but also remembered to ask for his
golf ball back. We had no idea until then that his heart too was pumping Scottish blood.
(It was later reported that he’d gone round using only his trusted putter, which
explains the 6-hour game behind).

Mr. M. Moran of Bonnie Scotland, was nowhere to be seen after the game knowing
that he was not due a prize and as the bar was full of thirsty colleagues, he had
decided to head early for home.

(photo shows most of members at prize giving)

The course at Oliva Nova is known for its friendly and hardworking staff and for
always being well presented in superb condition. Unfortunately, on the day, the
greens were undergoing the usual annual soil aerating, drilling, sanding, top dressing
and general manicure so the surfaces were temporarily lumpy and slow to say the least. Unavoidable work this may be, but the scorecard totals resemble a horror story
reflecting the many three putts on the day. Give it a couple of weeks and we’ll praise
these greens as much as ever. As the saying goes “a snip here and a snip there,
and Bob’s your auntie”!

SPONSOR DETAILS AND PRIZES HERE FOLLOWED BY:
Winner Brian Woodhouse
2nd on count back Andy Werber
3rd Peter Wilkie

Lady Winner Mira Orangeisnotmycolouriovic

A big thank you to Bill and Helen from datalink and Mark from Ibex for their generosity
with the prizes.

Can our lady fans please refrain from writing in and asking for signed photos of E
l Presidente Dos as his wife is getting peeved? Hasta la vista!

Report by Ceda.

STOP PRESS
Due to the success of White Coast Golf we are now extending the society to Valencia
. New members are welcome to apply. If you live in and around the Valencia area and
are interested in joining a fun society that takes its golf seriously then please contact
Andy Werber on 961804972 or 677137824. We hope to be able to play our inaugura
l society day some time in April. Dates to be advised. There will be a free gift with you
r first year's membership. Teaching facilities are also available and beginners are
welcome.

Details of membership or lessons call Gary 696695914 or
email society@whitecoastgolf.com