Sport

Steve’s success

Published

8 years ago

August 19, 2016

Kilgetty Golf Society: At Glynhir Golf Club

AFTER having played Glynhir Golf Club on the warmest day for 10 years, a number of Trefloyne GC seniors joined other Kilgetty Society players at the scenic course near Ammanford, praying they would not melt this time.

However, the question actually posed last Wednesday (Aug 10) was would it or would it not rain?

The group were fortunate and the heavens didn’t open up, and 25 golfers had a very enjoyable day aided by the generous sponsorship of Station Garage, Kilgetty, Hyundai Dealers.

Led off by Wayne Connett, Paul Marsden, and Roger Woodward, the eight groups proceeded to cut up the course. Well, we can’t all be perfect!

Wayne et al managed to do better than most; in fact, they won the team prize with a score of 101, with Paul managing third place with 36 points. Next, Bob Forrest, Keith Leverton, and Simon Millett couldn’t get anywhere near this, accumulating only 77 points between them.

Even worse were Rob Nixon, John Perrott, and Allan Gawith with 69, although Rob managed to claim Longest Drive whilst John added to his collection of wooden spoons. Fourth off, Darrell Willington, Dave Green, and John James arrested the decline but not by much – 83 points, matched by the next group of Mike Skidmore, John Williams, and Wynne Richards.

But then came Tom Woods, Graham Longster, and Anthony Ryan who came within a point of Wayne’s group, with Tom playing out of his skin – 37 points and second place! Seventh off, Steve Jones, Kelvin Boughey, and John Richards tried to overtake the leading group but didn’t quite get there despite Steve scoring 38 points to take the Green Jacket, benefiting as he did from a high handicap after years of failure!

So only the four ball of Roger Handcock, Wyn Hopkins, Barry Neale, and Ian Gregson were left. They were indeed left behind, miles behind in time and score. Their only claim to fame waw Wyn with the last shot to the 13th green winning Nearest the Pin, while Wayne, with the first shot to the green and the previous closest, watched on in dismay! Hard Luck, boyo.

After an excellent meal, Steve awarded himself first prize and reluctantly took the Green Jacket.

Previously unmentioned awards went to the Keith with the only two of the day, and to Roger Woodward who won the 20+ handicapper prize despite being buggyless!

The group gave their thanks to all for coming and to their sponsors. The next event will be held on September 14 at Priskilly Golf Club. More information can be found at www.kilgettygolf.co.uk.

Sport

The stage is set – Senior Cup Final

Published

2 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Herald Sport

It’s the time of the year again, Saturday see’s Bridge Meadow host the senior cup final. The sun has been shining and both teams will be dying to get on the pitch. This year the final will be contested by Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road.

League champions Goodwick will go into the final as favourites, and most around the county expect a Goodwick win. It has been an outstanding season for Goodwick however cup success has evaded them so far. Clarbeston Road have impressed everyone this season and really deserve their place in this years final.

Neill Crawshaw will referee the game, with Tudor Walters and Stefan Jenkins running the line.

There will be a unique contest on the pitch as brothers Will Haworth and Laurie Haworth come face to face on opposing teams. Adrian their father was a great player in the county, and played in many cup finals himself.

The stage is set, Clarby will feel less pressure than Goodwick and will be a threat with Haworth, John and Davies in attack. Meanwhile Goodwick are also blessed with quality players in every department, there is no weak link in O’Sullivans team. Cup football and finals in particular never go as people predict. On paper Goodwick are firm favourites, Clarbeston Road will be happy the game will be played on grass though and not paper, anything can happen! Hopefully it’ll be a good crowd down at the Meadow for the show piece of Pembrokeshire football.

News

70 Pembrokeshire clubs benefit from Sport Wales funding

Published

12 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

SEVENTY Pembrokeshire clubs have been successful in receiving grants from the Be Active Wales Fund over the last financial year.

In total the clubs received more than £407,800 from the grants scheme from Sport Wales in 2023/24.

The fund backed 25 different sports, ranging from archery, basketball and cricket to sailing, short mat bowls and weightlifting and everything in between.

The Be Active Wales Fund is open to applications from not for profit community clubs and groups to help develop and sustain their activities.

Grants range from a minimum of £300 up to a maximum of £50,000.

The scheme will support coach education courses, the purchase of essential items of equipment right up to larger projects such as floodlighting and boats for sailing clubs.

For advice and support with your application contact Alan Jones or Lois Hilling at Pembrokeshire County Council’s Sports Development department, Sport Pembrokeshire on [email protected]

The Be Active Wales Fund is always open for applications.

More information is available on the Sport Wales website.

Sport

Clarby stand in the way of Goodwick double

Published

1 day ago

April 24, 2024

Herald Sport

Two thrilling semi finals last weekend has meant Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road will meet in the senior cup final this coming Saturday.

Goodwick faced Pennar Robins in their semi final who pushed the champions very hard. Carl Vincent will be disappointed but proud of the Robins as they gave a great account of themselves. However in the end Goodwick’s quality and experience just was too much for Vincent’s team.

The other semi was an absolute thriller, and after a nail biting game Matthew Fox’ Clarby progressed to the final. A offside call has sparked a lot of debate around the county. However it seems that linesman Jenkins made an absolute perfect call so credit to him for that.

Both teams would have wanted a nice week of preparation for the final, maybe without any games to play. Unfortunately this hasn’t been possible due to the fixture backlog and both outfits have played already this week.

Goodwick will be favourites of course, however if anyone can upset the apple cart Saturday it’s this Clarbeston Road team. Fox’ outfit have impressed over and over this season. Without too much pressure on them, they are in a good place going into the final.

The double at one staged looked like the minimum Goodwick would be aiming for this season. However losses in other cup competitions, means its Senior Cup success or just the league title for the outstanding team of the season. Oddly becoming champions with no cup success maybe seen as a huge disappointment considering their dominance this season. A unique pressure. However if anyone can handle that pressure it’s O’Sullivans outfit.