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Kilgetty Golf Society: The highs and heights of Carmarthen

Published

2 years ago

April 18, 2022

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 11^th 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)

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Free disability sports event heads to Pembroke Leisure Centre

Published

3 days ago

May 16, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKE Leisure Centre will play host to a free disability sports and physical event later this month with lots of sports and activities to try.

The insport series, in partnership with Disability Sport Wales, Sport Pembrokeshire and Pembrokeshire Leisure is an inclusive sport and physical activity event.

It offers opportunities for disabled young people (ages 5 years+) and adults across Pembrokeshire and friends and family are welcome.

On offer to try are: boxing, boccia, swimming (on a separate first come first serve booking basis), football, wheelchair rugby, target shooting, adaptive bikes, cricket, golf, multisport, and more.

The event takes place Pembroke Leisure Centre, on Wednesday May 29^th between 10am-2pm.

Booking for the event and swim places is required.

For more information please contact: Jess West from Sport Pembrokeshire byemail [email protected] or by calling 07795305871.

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Two changes to Scarlets side for Zebre match-up

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3 days ago

May 16, 2024

Tom Sinclair

HEAD coach Dwayne Peel has made two changes to his Scarlets starting XV for Friday’s BKT United Rugby Championship round 17 clash with Zebre Parma at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi (19:35 BBC Wales).

Alex Craig has recovered from a hamstring issue to take his place in the second row, while behind the scrum Ioan Lloyd replaces fellow Wales international Sam Costelow at fly-half.

Ioan Nicholas, Tomi Lewis and Ryan Conbeer continue in the back three; Johnny Williams again partners Eddie James, while Lloyd links up with the experienced Gareth Davies at half-back.

In the pack, the front row of Kemsley Mathias, skipper Ryan Elias and Harri O’Connor get the nod to start again. Craig partners Morgan Jones at lock, while Taine Plumtree, Dan Davis and No. 8 Carwyn Tuipulotu are selected in the back row.

On the bench, Wales U20s centre Macs Page – part of Llandovery’s Indigo Premiership title-winning side last weekend – is set to make his URC debut.

Scarlets scrum and contact skills coach Emyr Phillips said: “We are looking to build some momentum in these last two games to fire us into pre-season. We are encouraging the boys to play high-tempo rugby and get the ball moving because that’s when we are at our best. We know Zebre will bring emotion to the game and we need to match that.”

Scarlets team to play Zebre Parma at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on Friday, May 17 (19:35; BBC Wales)

15 Ioan Nicholas; 14 Tomi Lewis, 13 Johnny Williams, 12 Eddie James, 11 Ryan Conbeer; 10 Ioan Lloyd, 9 Gareth Davies; 1 Kemsley Mathias, 2 Ryan Elias (capt), 3 Harri O’Connor, 4 Alex Craig, 5 Morgan Jones, 6 Taine Plumtree, 7 Dan Davis, 8 Carwyn Tuipulotu.

Reps: 16 Shaun Evans, 17 Wyn Jones, 18 Sam Wainwright, 19 Jarrod Taylor, 20 Ben Williams, 21 Kieran Hardy, 22 Sam Costelow, 23 Macs Page

Players unavailable because of injury

Tom Rogers, Sam Lousi, Vaea Fifita, Steff Evans, Joe Roberts, Josh Macleod, Teddy Leatherbarrow, Jac Davies.

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Charity football match scores big for mental health awareness

Published

1 week ago

May 11, 2024

Tom Sinclair

IN an inspiring display of community spirit and sportsmanship on Friday (May 10), the Ogi Bridge Meadow stadium hosted a charity football match that saw local mental health charity, Give The Boys A Lift (GTBAL), triumph over 2Wish, with a final score of 5-1. The event drew a large crowd, who gathered to support both organizations dedicated to mental health and well-being.

GTBAL, a renowned Pembrokeshire charity known for its efforts in mental health advocacy, put on a strong performance, leading to a decisive victory that was met with enthusiastic applause and cheers from the spectators. The match not only provided an evening of thrilling sports action but also raised significant awareness and funds for the causes represented by the two teams.

Maria Elena Smith, a spectator and supporter, praised the event, commenting, “Amazing effort from everyone involved. As always, the charities that support so many families and individuals have come out in force. Well done all and thank you for all the support.”

Adrian Smith, another attendee, highlighted the importance of the charities’ work, stating, “Don’t underestimate what both these charities do. It was a fantastic evening raising awareness.”

The event served as a reminder of the vital role these organizations play in the community, offering support and resources to those facing mental health challenges. Congratulations to all involved for a successful event that went beyond just a game, fostering community unity and support for pivotal causes.