Yes, the pairs for our Texas Scramble at Levante were picked by AI, as against TI. We asked for a semi-balanced random draw and, save for one minor tweak, that's what we got; no pair overwhelmingly strong no pair obviously weak every pair with a player capable of contributing a good drive random enough not to be seen as "fixed" has to be played in blazing hot sunshine It was, after all, our first pairs scramble. We think it worked out but feel free to comment on this Post.

We almost had a full house at Oliva. Only Neville Richardson, faithfully followed by his Mrs, stopped us. Injured tendons in right arm playing too much golf in Portugal. Still, 22, on a course in great condition, and perfect weather? No complaints, great day. Roger Jennings took full advantage. This was only his fourth game this year with us. Injured back. (how come the Levante boys keep getting injured). Ten courses of physiotherapy treatment later, and he has a new su

Everyone agreed. Galiana is spectacular, but tough. But, it was a strange welcome. No clubhouse, just an outside kiosk and portaloos. A buggy had caught fire while parked and garaged, rendering the clubhouse unusable. Something else, or rather somebody, would soon be on fire. It was, surprisingly, a bit cool and cloudy. Still, we thought that would be for the better. Would we escape the rain though?? No, was the answer to that question, we didn't. It wasn't proper Spanish