Strong winds brought out strong skillful players as the 4^th Annual Golf Circuit of Tenerife and La Gomera set a high standard at Buenavista Golf on Saturday 15 May. The course on the north west corner of Tenerife has all the qualities that make rural tourism such a popular growth area, from the tall majestic Teno mountain range to the powerful waves that crash onto the rocky shore.

Nearly 170 players were waiting to test themselves against the course, and to warm up ready for the other 6 events to come in this years tour organised by the Associacion Campus de Golf de Tenerife. There was no shortage of sponsors, led by www.canarias.com and the following generous backers.

Turismo de Tenerife, Federación Canaria de Golf, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Francachela Catering & Services, www.canarias.com, Heineken, Gomasper y GHOTELES, Fred Olsen y Jardin Tecina, Golf +, Fonteide, Kalise, Cadena Ser Radio Club Tenerife, Caroli Health Club y Sheraton La Caleta, Golf Holiday, Cava Castillo Perelada, Coca Cola, Imegal, Carpas Atlantico, AXA Seguros, Abama Golf & Spa Resort, Hotel Jardin Tropical, Hotel Spa Villalba, Spring Hoteles, Vincci hoteles, Sorted Sites e Ideal Joyeros.

EVERYONES A WINNER

Nearest to the flag on the 4^th hole was Liz Watson with 76 cm. The top senior player was Julio Rodanes Ovejas with 36 points, and the top scratch player was Jose Manuel Hernendez Martin with 30 points

 Ladies Section

First Category

1st. Marlene Bananier with 31 points

2nd. Mª Teresa Domínguez Jerez with 28 points

3rd. Pamela Evans with 26 points

Second Category

1st Maria Castellano Cabrera with 39 points

2nd Beatriz Oreja with 36 points

3rd. Dulce Ramón Sosa with 30 points

Mens Section

 First Category

1st. Jose Hernández Martín with 37 points

2nd. Rafael Socorro Alemán with 36 points

3rd. David Ian Pritchard with 32 points

 Second Category:

1st. Said Tahar García with 39 points

2nd. Julio Rodanes Ovejas with 36 points

3rd. John Dale Beckley with 36 points

 Third Category

1st. José Manuel Pérez Lema with 45 points

2nd.José Manuel Sosa Rodríguez with 37 points

3rd. Epifanio Jesús Hernandez Delgado with 36 points

There are 6 more matches to come at, Golf Las Américas, Golf del Sur, Golf Costa Adeje, Tecina Golf, Abama Golf and the grand final la grand final at Golf del Sur. The next event is at Golf Las Americas on 19 June.

Don’t miss out, everyone is welcome, for more information and to sign up go to www.isladegolf.com email to circuito@isladegolf.com or call Beatriz Cantero on 620038839