This year's annual Open Week (sponsored by Bourne Leisure), the 28th to be staged by Tenby Golf Club, got off to a lively start on Saturday, with the Captain's Reception sponsored by S. A. Brain, suppliers of wines and spirits. Visitors from golf clubs throughout the UK and mainland Europe were welcomed to the town by Clr. John Griffiths, Mayor of Tenby, and to the club by this year's captain, Malcolm Arlott. Following the formal welcomes, organisers David Hughes and Bob Parsons outlined the details of the full week of golf and social events which lay ahead. A lively evening ensued, with regular and first time supporters enjoying the opportunity to mix with old friends and meet new ones. Sunday
mixed foursomes (sponsors - Hi-tech Roofing)
For the opening event on Sunday, 58 couples took part in a mixed greensome foursomes competition. Early starters from 8.30 am had the best of the weather which turned out fine in the morning, contrary to forecast, but changed to heavy rain in mid-afternoon. Full credit is due to the winners, Tom and Vera Griffiths from Oswestry Golf Club, who were amongst the last out, returning drenched to the skin with 42 points (20 on the back nine). Second, also on 42 points (19 on the back nine), were Rita Collins from Trefloyne Golf Club and John Parker from Dublin City Golf Club. There were three pairs on 41 points, with Tom and Linda Marples from Wenvoe Castle Golf Club taking third prize with a back nine of 22 points. Evening entertainment was by Priceless Discotheque, with cabaret by Sherry and Steele. The whole day was sponsored by Chris Beecher, Hi- tech Industrial Roofing. Prizes and medals were presented by the captain and Mrs. Joan Woosnam, mother of well-known professional golfer Ian Woosnam, an honorary member of Tenby Golf Club.
Monday
TEXAS SCRAMBLE (sponsors - Coors Brewers)
Twenty-five teams of four players, randomly selected, took part in a competitive and social form of golf called Texas Scramble. The weather was fine and sunny, with the golf course presented in excellent condition, earning compliments for the staff from the visitors. Results were as follows: 1. 62 net (best last six), David Bentley (Melton Mowbray), George Judd (Fulford Heath), Ian Adey (Mapledurham), Brian Waters (Tenby). 2. 62 net, Peter King (Wolstanton), Des Stone (Tenby), Ivor Cooper (Fulford Heath), Beryl Young (Hill Valley). 3. 63 net (best last six), Ray Chilton (Newport), David Delaney (Brokenhurst Manor), Ben Verrall (Reading) Paula Morgan (Tenby). Evening entertainment was by Priceless Disco and Billy Cole's duo, 'Altered Image'.
More reports and pictures of the week's events will appear next week.