South Pembs Seniors' captain achieved a winning double against Tenby Seniors' captain, Brian Waters last Thursday as both teams enjoyed yet another afternoon of glorious sunshine.

It was unfortunate that South Pembs were only able to field five pairs in the match and were outnumbered as a group of 17 Tenby Seniors turned up to enjoy the course. They may have been small in number, but they were still strong in achievement, managing to steal the result on a course they know so well.

Fred Mountney had the effervescent Mike Leighs to support him as he faced Brian Waters and John Hall. Brian knew what to expect having seen Fred's lengthy and accurate game at Tenby in April. He did not disappoint and soon established a two-hole lead. He and Mike maintained that lead throughout the afternoon and try as they might, Brian and John were unable to make any inroads on the home pair. They were able to hold the South Pembs. pair with a number of halves, but caved in under the pressure and shook hands on the 15th green.

The ever-modest John Cook was assigned the task of helping Bob Howse and between them they arrived at an amicable arrangement. Bob did well on the long holes, while John did his bit on the short ones. A typical example was the short par three third hole down a steep bank. J. C. topped his drive and then watched his ball trundle down the footpath to rest obligingly parallel to the pin. Making the most of his good fortune, he putted out for a two. Imagine the chagrin of the South Pembs. lads, Brian Williams and Dave Evans, as they realised what they were up against.

Although Bob and John stayed ahead, the home pair demonstrated that they were worthy opponents on their own course and managed to pull back to all-square at one stage. As it was, J. C.'s battery failed over the last few holes and Bob had to help him hobble over the line as they just managed to hold on for a one-hole win.

The next two four-balls neither won nor lost, resorting to honourable halves. Dave Morgan and Des Stone were kept together following their close win at the Vale of Glamorgan. Their opening nine holes showed that you can never rest on your laurels.

Five holes played and they were four holes down against a pairing that looked as if they meant business. A very steady John George was more than ably assisted by Keith Leverton, a 26-handicapper who looked as if he was ready to drop to 18.

The Tenby pair scrambled one back on the sixth, only to lose again on the seventh. Keith floundered somewhat on the back nine as he and John were caught unawares at the Tenby lads' recovery. Par-ring the first five holes on the back nine helped put them back in contention and wins on the 16th and17th meant that it was all-square going down the last. John lost his ball, but Keith was in good position and was able to halve the hole to keep honours even.

John Hancock and Russell Clark started out with the intention of helping their captain, but found that Mike Williams and Angus Hayward had similar ideas. In an evenly matched game, they ended the afternoon as they had started - all square.

The result hinged on the last match. Nigel Rimell had been drafted in as treasurer for the day and the thought of having to balance up and pay for the meal must have played on his mind. His partner, Ken Gouldsbrough, was also suffering - he had forgotten his painkillers and was in increasing discomfort as the match progressed. Mac McCormack and Ken Chichester took full advantage of the Tenby pair's pre-occupation and established an early lead. Despite Ken and Nigel's valiant efforts, they hung on to the lead and completed their victory on the 17th.

The remainder of the Tenby team played the course and enjoyed a stableford competition amongst themselves. During his after-dinner words of wisdom, Brian Waters announced that Peter Williams claimed top dog spot scoring a massive 29 points, beating David Evans on the back nine. It was noted that a well known scouser held the rest of the group up with 18 points and the rest were somewhere in between. JDR, so I am informed, managed to lose a ball on the fairway - claiming it must have been hiding amongst the daisies!

It was noted that the reduced match situation put a number of members in relaxed mood since a number were seen at the meal table in their match colours and not jacket and ties. Tut! Tut! However, they did outnumber the South Pembs. contingent by 16 to six.

Results: B. Waters and J. Hall lost to F. Mountney and M. Leighs 4 and 3; B. Howse and J. Cook beat B. Williams and D. Evans 1 up; D. Stone and D. Morgan halved with J. George and K. Leverton; J. Hancock and R. Clark halved with M. Williams and A. Hayward; K. Gouldsbrough and N. Rimell lost to M. McCormack and K. Chichester 3 and 1.