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Easter Saturday special: The Brooks Cup at Tenby Golf Club

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3 years ago

April 18, 2022

EVERY year there is a battle royal to get the mixed competition for the Brooks Cup tee times on Easter Saturday morning. Historically it has always been played on this day since it was presented in 1949 by A.J. Brooks. He was a commissioned officer at Manorbier Camp and a keen member of Tenby Golf Club in the days when the clubhouse was converted Nissan huts on the back of the 18th green. It had a wooden veranda overlooking the green which must have been delightful.
It was lovely to see some new faces in the mixed groups today, with some well-known faces basking in foreign places, or welcoming family down for the Easter break. We wish those with Covid a speedy recovery, and many thanks to Jerry Whitehouse for going out and marking his opponents’ card.
The weather started a bit on the cool side, with a stiff onshore breeze rolling the sea mist in and then out again. But by the time we had finished our round we were all wishing those shorts were on as the sun broke through showing a cloudless sky. Summer isn’t too far away. We were also blessed with the course in fine condition as the greenkeepers’ hard work through the winter begins to show results.
The format for the day was straight foursomes with the men playing off the white tees. Playing alternate shots it can be a testing format, and scores are not usually very high with 38 and 39 points winning in the past. However, 39 points was in 5th place today with Angie Gottwaltz and her trusty partner, Roger Schooling. Keith Hubbard and Mary Lewis would have thought they were in with a chance of at least one of the prizes with a very commendable 40 points. But in third place, and leading in the clubhouse for over an hour, with 42 points, were Mick Seal and Julie Tordoff. They were beaten on the back nine by Lucy Anthony and her dad Mike. The winners of the Brooks Cup for 2022 were Issie and Chris Lawrence with a fantastic 45 points. I met Issie before she went out to congratulate her on winning the ladies’ medal on Thursday and husband Chris was moaning that she had been dropped 2 shots! She obviously didn’t need them, Chris.
There were two twos today. On the 6th Mick Seal and Julie Tordoff had one, and on the 17th Nick Allen and Nicola Anthony got the other; (lovely to see Nicola back playing in our competitions). Three pairs won their entry fees back in the bag draw. They were Linda T-Evans, Fair Ball and Allan Morton, and our juniors Jemma and Joseph Nand-Lal. They are delightful to play with so please if you see them down to play in our next mixed do sign up with them. Speaking of which, our next mixed competition is the Mathias Thomas Medal Cup to be played on Sunday 15th May, which can be booked via the Pro Shop from next Sunday (23rd April), or from 6th May on BRS. Thanks to Laura for running the competition, to Rhys in the Pro Shop and Emma and Lee in the bar and restaurant. With the presentation taking place on the patio it almost felt back to normal (with no hugs of course!)

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Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

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1 day ago

January 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

A TALENTED young athlete from Letterston has been honoured at the British Shooting Awards 2024.

Seren Thorne was shortlisted for the prestigious awards and attended the gala event held at the Imperial War Museum in Manchester. To the delight of her family and supporters, Seren was named the winner of the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award.

This accolade highlights Seren’s exceptional skill and dedication to the sport, marking her as one of the rising stars in British shooting.

Her mother, Sian Thorne, expressed immense pride in Seren’s achievement, sharing photos of the memorable evening.

The British Shooting Awards 2024 celebrated excellence in the sport, with a full list of winners available on their official website.

PHOTO CAPTION: Champion marksman: Seren Thorne receiving the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award (Pic: Supplied).

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Previewing the 2025 Super Bowl

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2 days ago

January 20, 2025

Staff Writer

Each year millions of people across the world gather to watch one of the biggest sporting events of the year – the Super Bowl. Last year, 3.4 million people in the UK watched the Super Bowl, up 1.1 million from the previous year. Considering the growth in popularity of American football in the UK, we anticipate the viewership will be even higher for 2025.

The 2025 Super Bowl is scheduled to take place on 9 February 2025 at Caesars Superdrome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NFL teams

12 teams began competing for a spot in the 2025 Super Bowl when the playoffs began on January 11. At this point, four teams were eliminated. This now leaves eight teams to compete in the Divisional playoffs. Four of these will make it to the Conference Championships before contesting for a spot at this year’s Super Bowl.

The eight teams left with a shot at competing in the 2025 Super Bowl are:

Philadelphia Eagles
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills
Detroit Lions
Houston Texans
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Rams
Washington Commanders

Last year, the Kansas City Chiefs took the title for the second year in a row. However, the latest Super Bowl odds puts the Detroit Lions as the favourites to win this year’s Super Bowl, following a series of impressive performances in the regular season.

The national anthem and halftime show

Before the game commences, a special guest performs the national anthem. Last year, Reba McEntire offered a moving performance of The Star-Spangled Banner, and this year the task falls to jazz singer Jon Batiste.

It’s not just the football match that people look forward to. Super Bowl halftime shows are a spectacle in themselves and many look forward to the performance as much as the game itself. This year, 17-time grammy winner Kendrick Lamar is headlining the halftime show. Lamar previously headlined the Super Bowl in 2022.

How can I watch the Super Bowl in the UK?

The Super Bowl is being broadcast to fans free on ITV, including live online via ITVX on your laptop, mobile, or tablet.

Sky Sports is also broadcasting the event which you can watch online via Sky Go, NOW TV, or using the Sky Sports mobile app. You could also head to your local pub as plenty of pubs in Pembrokeshire will be showing the big game.

Will you be tuning in?

With a surge in popularity for American Football, it’s anticipated that more people from the UK than ever before will be turning their TVs on for the big event this year. Will you be watching this year’s Super Bowl?

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Division Four West rugby: Thrills and tight contests on a chilly Saturday

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3 days ago

January 19, 2025

Herald Sport

Exciting matches, hard-fought battles, and standout performances define the weekend’s action.

Dreigiau Emlyn Edge Harlequins in Close Contest
Dreigiau Emlyn 21 – Pembroke Dock Harlequins 15
Dreigiau Emlyn secured a narrow victory over Pembroke Dock Harlequins, strengthening their position in the top half of the table. Gethin Davies scored two crucial tries, while Deiniol Rees added three penalties and a conversion to steer the hosts to victory. The Harlequins kept the game competitive with tries from Craig Barnett and Tom Donovan, with Ben Hathaway converting one and kicking a penalty. However, Emlyn’s composed performance ensured they held on for the win.

Teirw Crymych Outgun Llangwm in High-Scorer
Llangwm 22 – Teirw Crymych 33
Teirw Crymych powered to a 33-22 victory over bottom-placed Llangwm, bolstering their challenge for the league’s top spots. Sion Williams and Morgan Jones led the visitors’ try-scoring efforts, with additional tries from Sion Owen and Nick Bevan. Adam Phillips was reliable from the tee, adding four conversions. Llangwm fought back with tries from Aidan Rees and Ryan Banner, while Harry Makepeace contributed two conversions and a penalty. Despite their spirited display, the hosts couldn’t match Crymych’s attacking prowess.

St Davids Win Key Clash Against Llanybydder
Llanybydder 17 – St Davids 29
St Davids took a significant step away from the relegation zone with a vital 29-17 win over Llanybydder. Harvey Godkin, Nathan Foster, Zac Morgan, and Morgan Griffiths all crossed the whitewash for the visitors, with Bob Froy converting three and adding a penalty to secure a bonus-point victory. Llanybydder’s John Evans delivered an impressive hat-trick of tries, with one conversion by Matthew Rowlands, but St Davids’ all-round performance proved too much for the home side.

Division Four West continues to deliver thrilling rugby as teams battle for position in a tightly contested league.