The latest Med Golf competition took place on the Atalaya Golf Old Course on Sunday 22nd February, 50 players enjoyed the sunny and dry conditions, perfect for golf.

It was a successful day for John McHale who won the Cruz and Co Trophy and a pro shop voucher for 130 euros with a winning overall score of 35 points.

Winner of the 1st category (0- 12 handicap) was Chris Warren with 32 points and runner up was Mike Cowburn also with 32 points.

Winner of the 2nd category (13- 21 handicap) was Dave Pinniger with 34 points and runner up was Paul Appleyard with 32 points.

Winner of the 3rd category (22 - 36 handicap) was Claudio D’Ascenzi with 35 points and runner up was Tim Mitchell with 31 points.

The senior division was also won by Claudio D’Ascenzi and best gross score went to Dan Kenyon who played the course in 81 shots.

Other prize winners for nearest the pins and longest drive were, Roy Azopardi, Jeff Richardson and John McHale.

The campaign for the 2008/09 “Player of the Year” award, sponsored by Estepona Golf Club, is well under way and with the top ten members at the end of July receiving invitations to the Med Golf Masters at Valderrama in late summer 2009, competition is fierce now after 7 events.

Here are the current top twenty;-

1 Joe Sanchez

2 Tim Rickson

3 George Desoisa

4 Soeren Valbro

5 John Dale

6 Alan Sene

7 Nicky Sanchez

8 Louis Calvente

9 Douglas Casciaro

10 Chris Warren

11 Dave Pinniger

12 Denny To

13 Joshua Hunter

14 Paul Appleyard

15 Kevin Valentine

16 John Hunter

17 Tim Mitchell

18 Keith Johnson

19 Rodney Sheriff

20 Gary Pigot

The next tournament is at Dona Julia Golf Club on Sunday 22nd March.

Tee times can be booked by ringing Johnathan Goodson on Spain (0034) 639741886 or by e-mail at jg@medgolf.gi Full details are on the Med Golf web site www.teetimespain.com

Check the “player of the year” rankings to see where you are!