The Welsh Team Championships were held at The Glamorganshire Golf Club in Penarth last week.

Together with South Pembrokeshire GC, Tenby GC were the only club from Dyfed to qualify. Thiry-two teams competed.

The tree-lined rolling parkland course at The Glamorganshire was in a truly immaculate overall condition.

The Tenby team were scheduled to commence their first round match against Radyr, one of the favourites for the title, at 3 pm on Friday. However, heavy rain delayed play and the match was not started until after 6 pm. Consequently, there was not enough daylight in order to complete the games.

The Radyr side contained several Welsh internationals. However, when the players were called back to the clubhouse, the match was very evenly balanced. Dan Cope was all-square. Dan Farmer and Luke Harries were both down. However, Richard Morton and Dave Morris were both ahead.

The match was re-started at 7 am on Saturday morning. Unfortunately for Tenby, Radyr got off to a flying start. Commencing on the 11th hole, Dan Cope lost two of the first three holes he played and eventually fell by three and two. It was a similar story for Richard Morton who lost the first three holes after an early start.

Dan Farmer and Luke Harries were four and three behind, respectively, overnight and both succumbed by five and four. Dave Morris was comfortably ahead in his game when the match was conceded to Radyr.

Realistically, Tenby lost by four games to one.

South Pembs also lost their first round match to Nefyn GC from North Wales.

After beating Wales’ two Royals, Porthcawl and St. Davids, Radyr reached the semi-final where they faced the hosts, The Glamorganshire. Home advantage proved crucial in a very competitive match.

However, The Glamorganshire fell in the final to Parc GC which is based between Cardiff and Newport. The Parc success is a wonderful story. Ten years ago they were in Division Six of the Gwent League, but gained rapid promotions to Division One. Four of the team have come through the club’s junior ranks. Much of the credit must go to the Parc professional, Richard Dinsdale who, of course, has Tenby connections. His grandparents were Jack and Gertie Dinsdale, of The Glebe.