Sport
Kilgetty Golf Society: The highs and heights of Carmarthen
FOR their April fixture, once again Kilgetty Golf Society visited the heights of Carmarthen Golf Club where mist obscured much of the course. Fortunately, it gradually dissipated as we started on the first tee. However, this revealed much destruction caused by recent storms with enormous trees having been uprooted all round the course. What a shame!
As usual we had players from several Pembrokeshire golf clubs, as well as some unattached social golfers, and all struggled on the greens which were very slow and bumpy as they had not been cut due to the recent rain.
Nevertheless, there were still some excellent scores.
6 teams went out. In the first team were Roger Scrimshaw, Rob Nixon, and Edward Morris. With a score of 69 they did not seem to have excelled at anything, albeit Roger managed a creditable 29 of these.
Following them were Alan Sayers, Peter Tarry, and the unfit Wynne Richards. A much better score of 85 which could have been higher had Wynne not struggled up and down dale. Alan foresaw it would be difficult going and despite a low handicap managed 31 points. But the hills were alight for Peter who scoring a superb 34 points.
Next Graham Longster, Meurig Evans, and Steve Jones strained to reach 82 points, no thanks to Steve who perhaps had strained too much. Good scores of 29 and 30 by the other two.
Fourth off were Jack Zeraschi, Adrian Alman, and John Hammond who ascended to 94 points. No duffers here – 28, 34 and 32 points respectively. Scores coming in were getting better and better!
The first 4 ball arrived with a superb score of 98.25. Peter Rice had 29, Bob Forrest 30, John Richards 34, and unbelievably, mastering the greens was Barry Neale despite playing on fast greens at his home club of Tenby!
Last in, and by a gap of about 3 holes, were Allan Gawith, Mike Skidmore, Graham Bond and Kelvin Boughey with 77.25 points. No prizes here then.
After the legendary Carmarthen Carvery and some light refreshment, Steve and Wynne presented the prizes as follows:
Wooden Spoon – Ed Morris
Nearest the Pin – Jack Zeraschi
Longest Drive – Rob Nixon
28+ Handicap – Allan Gawith
Third individual – John Richards
Second individual – Peter Tarry
Champion – Barry Neale
Top Team – Peter Rice, Barry, John, and Bob Forrest
The club said; “Thanks to all who came, and commiserations to those with Covid who couldn’t. The next fixture on 11th May is at Coed y Mwstwr Golf Club, Coychurch. All welcome, see www.kilgettygolf.co.uk for society details.”
Photo caption: Top Team – Peter Rice, John Richards (also 3rd Place), Bob Forrest, and Barry Neale (Champion)
Sport
Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award
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).
Sport
Previewing the 2025 Super Bowl
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?
Sport
Division Four West rugby: Thrills and tight contests on a chilly Saturday
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.
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