Tenby Golf Club’s Saturday Swingers recently held their annual Swingers’ Day.

27 Swingers took part. The weather was better than forecasted. With Tenby GC not having a clubhouse at present, the post golf meal and presentations were held at the BillyCan where excellent food and service was provided by Adam and Bobbie plus their hard working staff.

‘The Oldest Swinger In Town’ Jack Nickalus was 46 years old when he claimed The Masters in 1986 but Phil Mickelson was almost 51 when he won the 2021 PGA Championship.

However, the evergreen Barrie Frayne is now 76 and he has been crowned the 2023 Swingers’ Player of the Year.

The Ralph and Phil Johns Shield is presented to the Swinger with the Best 12 Scores during the previous 12 months.

Barrie aggregated 450pts i.e. an average of 37.5pts. A fantastic achievement by any standards.

Other leading totals were Jerry Whitehouse – 439pts, Darren Thomas – 434pts, Neil Webb – 432pts, Martin Morris and John Stenson–both 429pts, Mike Anthony and Austin Davies – both 422pts and Andrew Cope –420pts.

‘Austin is Swingers’ Day Champion’ - Austin Davies, no spring chicken himself, posted the best score on Swingers’ Day with 41pts.

His gross 84 was Austin’s lowest ever score at Tenby. Gethin Evans was awarded the ‘Best Endeavour’ prize – he has become very attached to ‘Spuddie!’

The other highest scores were Owen James – 39pts, Richard Prout and Barrie Frayne – both 37pts, Gary McNeilly and Jerry Whitehouse – both 35pts, Richard Ormond, Dai Cope, Spencer Harries, Andy Prosserand Martin Morris – all 34pts.

Nearest the Pins – Nicky Allen, Steve Maytum and Martin Morris.

Nearest the Pins in 2 Shots – Andrew Cope, Barie Frayne, Gary McNeilly, Steve Maytum and Dai Cope.

Longest Drives – Nicky Allen and Dai Cope. Twos –Martin Morris, John Stenson and Mike Anthony.

Best Secret Three – Neil Proctor, Austin Davies and Jerry Whitehouse.

‘Diana and Grant win Usher Cup’ - The Usher Cup was presented to Tenby GC by Mrs Kathleen Usher in 1972 in memory of her late husband Walter.

It is a mixed foursomes competition. The weather was not kind – heavy rain and a strong wind.

19 Pairs took part. In third place were Rita Collins and John Richards with 35 points.

Gill John and Dave Blackmore were second with a creditable 37 points.

However, runaway winners of the Usher Cup this year were Diana Dredge and Grant Watkins with a marvellous 44 points.

The next mixed event is the Morgan Tucker on August 6. Early booking is recommended.