In his delivery to Senior members following the Trefloyne derby, Brian Waters indicated that the result of this match would dictate whether or not he claimed the outcome as part of his year's results. Roy Morgan responded by giving Brian the result whatever the outcome.

This was the last of the re-arranged matches from the summer programme and Brian wanted to set a lead for the rest of his team. Perhaps he should have selected a different partner and different opposition.

He and Des Stone knew the match would be a challenge when the first hole was halved in four and the second with a five. John James and Darryl Jones won the third and were not perturbed when the Tenby pair levelled the fourth. From then on their straight hitting, consistency and ability to support each other when one missed out on a hole enabled them to open up a lead. This was despite a half in eight on the seventh.

They did not look back and extended their lead with a two on the twelfth closing the door on Brian's hopes. This match ended on the 13th.

Stan Hudson and Paul Nixon walked in behind them and the expectation was for a win to counteract the opening result. You would expect that from someone who had achieved a top four placing in last Saturday's medal playing alongside one who had scored thirty-seven points in last week's roll-up. It was not to be, Barry Woods and Roger Cryer proved themselves to be the better putters on the day and opened up a six hole lead after seven holes.

The home pair were struggling and although they won the ninth it was not enough to prevent an ignominious defeat. Paul spoke for them both when he stated that he had left his game at home!

At least Russell Clarke bounced into the locker room with a smile on his face. With due deference, when asked how he had got on, he declared that he and Rod had enjoyed a wonderful game, in good company. Well you do when you emerge victorious.

Although he and Rod Clarke were down by two holes for most of this match they persevered against the two Bobs, Maxwell and Evans. Rod was pleased that he had only lost one ball as he and Russell drew level on the thirteenth. With the bit between their teeth they edged ahead and closed out this match on the 16th.

Richard Davies and Nigel Rimmell were paired together this week and a good choice it was.

Playing his usual steady game Richard was well pleased to see Nigel make the most of the shots available to him. These two complemented each other as David Owen and partner Dennis Busby found themselves searching for balls in the rough.

With good humour David's observation was that they could have had more help in their searches. Nigel's two on the sixth helped them to close this match out on the 11th.

At least there were two wins apiece with the Williams boys, Peter and J.D.R., to declare their result. They were facing Jack Zeraschi and Alan Chapman. It soon became apparent that Alan had played to a higher standard as his well rounded game took them into a lead. If Jack had not lost six balls, he would have helped to extend that lead. As it was, he demoralised the Tenby pair on the 12th. Peter had driven to within a foot of the hole for a 'gimme' only to see Jack chip in from thirty plus feet for a two, net one!

J.D.R. reckoned that Peter played well but struggled to keep them together. They lasted out until the 16th before conceding the match.

Not to worry, Bob Howse was coming behind and he had his Saturday morning partner with him. He and John Hall know each other's game well so all would be well! They were unsettled from the start as Bob Burke and Keith Hubbard won the opening three holes and they found themselves four down after nine. This was a cracking match and although the Tenby pair recovered somewhat on the back nine, they were unable to make any serious inroads into the Trefloyne lead. This match ended on the 16th.

Martin Neilan's comment was that he was not playing well enough to give shots away while his partner, Brian Morgan, was not playing well enough to take them. However, Brian's putt from off the green on the first and Martin's putt from off the green on the twelfth must have given them a lift. They twice went into a three hole lead only to be pegged back by Terry Harvey and Steve Jones. A two on the 17th gave them a one hole advantage which they capitalised on by winning the last.

While Geoff Aston was facing his neighbour, Wyn Hopkins alongside Trevor Lewis, Alan Yates reckoned he was just along for the walk - to make up the numbers. This turned into quite a struggle as the neighbours struggled for the bragging rights. Geoff and Alan emerged victorious and Geoff is now keeping a look out for any extra slugs thrown over the fence into his garden.

Graham Harrison was on fine form for Trefloyne as he and Glyn Latchum locked horns with Dave Morgan and Mike Fox (not a vision to behold). Graham's six, to halve the 14th, was achieved after playing three off the tee. He had sideswiped his first drive over the railway line. That and a three on the 11th put paid to the ambitions of the Tenby duo who reckoned that they were 'banjaxed', according to Mike. They gracefully conceded on the fifteenth and relaxed in the clubhouse with a consolation pint.

With Trefloyne holding a five-four lead the most Tenby could achieve was a half overall. That depended on Roy Morgan and Owen Monaghan who had to face Pat Casement and Derek Jones. According to Pat, it was more a case of holes lost than holes won as all four struggled to put some shape into the match. Owen and Roy were unable to capitalise on home course advantage and shook hands with two holes left to play.

So the discussion will continue as to whom this statistic will be set against - past captain or present captain? It will have faded into insignificance well before the matches begin again in April and be replaced by all the good memories of friends enjoying each others company on the golf course and sharing a pint afterwards.

Brian Morgan was again active in raising money for charity and was generously supported by Michael Scourfield, of Carew Quarries, who provided the prizes.

Results: B Waters and D. Stone lost to J. James and D. Jones by 6 and 5; R. Clarke and R. Clarke beat B. Maxwell and R. Evans by 2 and 1; P. Williams and J.D.R. Williams lost to J. Zaraschi and A. Chapman by 3 and 2; S. Hudson and P. Nixon lost to B. Wood and R. Cryer by 7 and 6; B. Howse and J. Hall lost to B. Burks and K. Hubbard by 3 and 2; R. Davies and N. Rimmell beat D. Busby and D. Owen by 8 and 7; M. Neilan and B. Morgan beat T. Harvey and S. Jones by 2; G. Aston and A. Yates beat T. Lewis and W. Hopkins by 2 and 1; R. Morgan and O. Monaghan lost to D. Jones and P. Casement by 4 and 2; D. Morgan and M. Fox lost to G. Harrison and G. Latchum by 4 and 3.

D.J.S.

Ladies' Section

Each year the Ladies' captain chooses a charity which she intends to support through various activities during her year.

This year, Nesta Hart chose Cancer Research and on Thursday, October 23, a sale of nearly new items, books and plants took place. The sale was supposed to be after a morning's golf, but inevitably this year it rained and a fierce wind was blowing.

However, this did not stop the usual excellent support by the members for this day and Nesta was delighted to present Senga Waddilove, vice-chairman of the Pembrokeshire Cancer Research UK Committee, with a cheque for £235.

Nesta and Senga are most grateful to everyone who gave donations and/or articles for sale and finally, of course, to those who purchased the many and varied items.

B.M.S.

Monthly medal

Leading results and prize winners in the October monthly medal were as follows:

Division One: Matthew Moseley 72-0-72 (medal and £32.98 credit); Phillip Rees 79-6-73, last nine (£24.73); Richard Morton 76-3-73, last nine (£16.49); Stan Hudson 84-11-73 (£8.25).

Division Two: Chris Smith 94-21-73 (medal and £32.98 credit); Austin Davies 88-14-74 (£24.73); Michael Argent 91-16-75 (£16.49); Alastair Knibb 89-13-76, last nine (£8.25).

Twos: Steve Amos, Robert Howse, Paul Hoyland, Alan E. James, Ron Johns, Alastair Knibb, Allan Morton, Matthew Moseley, John Rees, Gary Willars (£9.70 each).

Bag draw: D. Slyne, R. E. Johns, R. W. Johns, G. McNeilly, J. Ball (£18.40 each).

Handicap changes: Michael Anthony 13 to 14; Geoffrey Aston 12 to 13; Mike Brew 16 to 17; Terry Davies 25 to 26; Michael Gillet 26 to 27; Paul Hoyland 6 to 5; Stan Hudson 11 to 10; Vivian James 22 to 23; Richard Morton 3 to 2; Robert Parsons 12 to 13; David Poole 12 to 13; Arthur Thomas 16 to 17; Gary Willars 12 to 13.

Lamb gambols

to victory

The sun shone on the Chicken Trotters on Friday morning and among those enjoying the glorious conditions was David Lamb, who gamboled into the winners circle with 32 points.

His effort, which was six points better than his nearest rival, earned him the princely sum of £1.20, while trailing him in second place was last week's winner, Rick Lewis, whose 26 points saw him pocket £1.

Another player who was in the money for the second week running - but this time for all the wrong reasons - was Bart Youll, who again enjoyed a free round after picking up the booby. On the plus side, at least his game is improving - his 12 points was one better than his previous week's effort!

A total of 12 players turned out and par for the day was 22.