Sunday was Tenby Golf Club's Finals Day. Unfortunately, the weather for the occasion was a little disappointing, with overcast conditions, a tricky wind and rain at times. But unlike the weather, many of the finals were sparkling affairs, with two of the games finishing on the 18th green and two on the 19th green. The course was in excellent condition and clearly contributed to the quality of the golf. Many thanks are due to Chris Jenkins and his greens staff. The day went very well and thanks are also due to all who helped in its organisation. In the evening, the cups were presented, together with other cups won during the year and the monthly and midweek medals.
Finals Day RESULTS
Junior Scratch Cup: Winner - Sam Morgan; runner-up - Holly Watkins. Allen Cup: Winner - Stephen Davies; runner-up - Dan Cope. Presidents Cup: Winner - Martin Morris; runner-up - Paul Heywood. Colwyn Williams Cup: Winners - Julian and Nick Thomas; runners-up - Adam Joseph and Richard Day. Davies Cup: Winner - Dave Roberts; runner-up - Neil Proctor. Sellar Cup: Winner - Stephen Davies; runner-up - Richard Morton Veterans Cup: Winner - Geoff Aston; runner-up - Jim Hinchliffe. Reason Jones Cup: Winners - Chris Hughes and Ian Thomas; runners-up - Alan and Andrew Morton. Scratch Cup: Winner - Paul Haley; runner-up - John Morris. Charles Mathias Cup: Winner - Steve Watkins; runner-up - Peter Turton. The Junior Scratch Cup was played off the white boxes and Sam Morgan was six up at the turn, but Holly Watkins pulled it back by the 16th and then went ahead on the 17th. Sam again squared the match on the 18th and eventually won on the 19th green. It was a very good match, with high quality golf. In the Presidents Cup, Martin Morris and Paul Heywood were also all-square after the 18th and had to go down the 19th to find a winner, with Martin eventually proving successful. Both the Davies Cup and the Allen Cup were won on the 18th. Indeed, overall, it was a very good Finals Day.
Cup winners during the year Hotels Cup - Dan Cope; Fry Cup - Nick Thomas; Tipton Cups - David Ayers and Simon Hilling; Famous Grouse - Gary McNeilly and Martin Creese; Fitchett Bowl - Andrew Evans; R. A. Cup - Neil Thomas and J. Rees; Nat West Cup - David Evans; Lifeboat Spoons - John Kicinski (net), Paul Haley (gross); Regimental Bowl -Colin Murphy; Cobb Cup - John Morris.
Medals during the year
January: Division 1 - Paul Hoyland; Division 2 - Richard Reed. February: Division 1 - John Kicinski; Division 2 - Nigel Ayers. March: Division 1 - Paul Haley; Division 2 - Rick Lewis. April: Division 1 - Stephen Davies; Division 2 - Peter Watkins. May: Division 1 - Jamie Preston; Division 2 - Mike Argent. June: Jonathan Webb; Mid-week - Chris Hughes. July: Division 1 - Paul Hoyland; Division 2 - Jonathan Webb; Mid-week - Richard Morton. August: Division 1 - John Kicinski; Division 2 - Timothy Rowe; Mid-week - Peter Watkins September: Richard Reed.
Other recognition
Eamon Maher has been the club's competition and handicap secretary for many years and he retired after organising Finals Day. His contribution to the club was recognised by a presentation - many thanks Eamon for all your hard work. Martin Morris was presented with a cup to recognise his contribution to the Dyfed League team, and the club's winning of the Super Six League was celebrated.
Sam pips Holly by one hole
A tremendous junior matchplay final was fought out between Sam Morgan and Holly Watkins last Sunday. Sam had the upper hand on the front nine, with Holly fighting back strongly on the back nine and going down the 18th one up. Sam managed a birdie on the last hole to take the final into into sudden death and onto the 19th hole, where Sam won to take the match 1 up. Very well done to both players for producing one of the most memorable Junior Scratch Finals ever. This Sunday is the September Medal, with practice starting at 9.30 am and the first tee booked for 10.26. Please turn up in plenty of time and sign in at the shop. On the October 3, the Monthly Medal will be played. This will also be the qualifier for the Celtic Manor PGA Junior Championship, for which there is an entry fee of £1 per player to be paid on the day. I.P.W.D.