First Annual Esterillos Yacht and Golf Club Outing

Several weeks ago the first ever Esterillos Golf Club outing was held in Esterillos Centro sponsored by Dan Gibson.  I was late getting there due to the "Blue Flag" award presentation here in EO, but did arrive in time for the last hole or two and of course the after party.  The following was sent to me by my friend Dan who came up with the idea and made it happen:

Well the "first annual" is done!!   And I might say it was a resounding success -- A little rain tried to dampen out spirits -- however -- due to the amount of alcohol consumed prior to the gaming activities -- most of the participants did not know it was raining --- 

The course was laid out by the distinguished golf architectural firm of Gibson and Gibson and Matthews and a young Costa Rican who did most of the work -- a lot of "character" (as some of the players said) was in the design -- the rain actually reduced the course rating -- beverage was available on the course --

We had a "golf clinic" put on by honest James (Larry) Sampson -- since he is left handed and -- by design -- we did not have any "left handed clubs" -- he used a putter -- well Larry damned near set a course record with just the putter -- the only thing that threw us off was his question -- after striking the ball -- "where did the damn thing go?" ---

Some (very few) on course questions and issues were quickly dispatched by "honest Dan Gibson" -- the resounding applause at the end of the event was evidence of his brilliant and professional planing and sacrifice!!!!

1.  Winner of the closest to the pin --- "sure shot Kealy" -- disputed by non other than "Jersey Jack" -- to the point Kealy asked me for my pistola during the party ---

2.  The overall winner was "Bad Bob" out of Atenas -- a nice gentleman who I believe to have been a touring pro in an earlier life --

The party was terrific --- "beans by Bob" were out of sight -- so was the "marinated pork loin and pasta salad ----Bob was also the holder of the "pot money" --  his fee of 50% for "providing this service" I felt was very much in line ---  (used to work with Obama in his administration) ---

Wish to thank all persons attending and all of the additional beverages and food brought ---

The next golf outing will be held at the same location the first week of June -- the actual date and time to be announced -- based on the tide --  needless to say -- we will need to make arrangements for the beverages and food -- since Dennis and Carolyn only have one anniversary per year!!!

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Thank you Dan, Dennis and Carolyn for making this an AWESOME event!!

Pura Vida