Sport
Jack’s Italian Job at Derllys Court
KILGETTY Golf Society’s latest event was held at Derllys Court Golf Club in Bancyfelin.
The weather forecast foretold of thunderstorms with lightening but it was dry throughout.
Thirty savvy club members ignored these warnings by turning up and enjoying an excellent day’s golf.
Those who didn’t score too well on the day through whatever reason e.g. a beginner, never played the course before, were new members Dave Crowley and Phil Andrews, Mike Skidmore, Graham Watson, Rob Nixon, and Edward Morris.
Despite his low score Rob managed to win the Longest Drive prize. As it was so long and he was first out, everyone following thought that he had forgotten to place the marker, as none could see it. Afterwards, some cheekily suggested he had planted the marker where he thought it couldn’t be caught.
The 30’s included the bulk of the players. Towards the bottom of the pack were Derek Campbell, Wayne Connett, Steve Cross, Ian Gregson, Dai Hunt, Graham Victor, Barry Neale, and Wynne Richards. Exactly half way with 35 were Adrian Alman, Alan Gawith, and Alan Jeffrey.
Whilst in the top half were Graham Bond, new member Dafydd Davies, Martin Davies, John Hammond, Steve Jones, fourth new member Howard Lacy, Simon Millett, and Mark Taylor.
Graham, Dafydd, Steve, and Simon were only one putt short of the 40’s group which comprised Meurig Evans, Roger Handcock, Peter Tarry, John Viner, and Jack Zeraschi. Well done to you all – great scores boys. So who took the prizes?
John came in with 40 points; fourth was Roger with 41, just losing out to third placed Peter on a better back 9; second with 43 points playing off a handicap of 9 and hardly putting a foot wrong was Meurig; but the winner with 45 was, you guessed it the Italian Stallion – Jack, or Giac to give him his correct name! Congratulations on your win, and a well-deserved cut of 3 in your handicap.
Other prizes went to: Best Team – Roger, Alan, and Dafydd. Nearest The Pin – Barry. Longest drive and Wooden Spoon – Rob. 28+ handicap – Graham. Whilst Wynne, Barry, and Adrian all had two’s.
A great day at a lovely course, and thanks to the Walters family for such a friendly welcome, and a good spread afterwards. We are sad to see you go and send our best wishes for the future.
The club’s next fixture, a Cardiff Bay overnighter playing two courses in the Vale of Glamorgan is now fully booked.
More information on joining the Society on www.kilgettygolf.co.uk.
News
70 Pembrokeshire clubs benefit from Sport Wales funding
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
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.
Sport
Swifts eyes on double.
Monkton Swifts reserves have blown away the second division this season and now have the double in their sights. They face Merlins Bridge reserves in the semi final of the second division cup and lived up to their favourites tag.
Swifts won comfortably with key player Butland getting three assists and Josh Sture grabbing a brace. Waterman and Rhys Sture added the other goals as outstanding Monkton won 4-0.
Herbrandston and Johnston played in the other semi final and this was a much harder fixture to call. The promoted Herbie a younger and perhaps less physical outfit in comparison to the Tigers. Johnston quickly took control of the game when they found themselves two up after just 29 minutes.
However when Scott Murray was shown a red card just eight minutes later, Herbie would have been confident of staging a comeback. Despite being a man light, Johnston held Herbie until the final minute of the 90, when Alex Ouzman gave Herbie late hope. The Tigers held firm however and progress to the final where they will be underdogs. A tag that I’m sure the players and manager Steven Allen won’t mind too much.
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