WENVOE CASTLE Club captain Paul Coombs looked to the skies and hoped that the potential rain showers would not spoil his special charity golf day to raise funds for Cancer Research Wales.

There was a huge entry with tee times booked from early morning until way into the afternoon. The fears were unfounded as it was sunshine all the way and golf played in almost perfect conditions.

As well as the main competition, played in the form of a Texas Scramble, there were plenty of opportunities to raise funds with a putting competition, a chipping contest, nearest the pin and a secret bid for a four ball at Langland Bay Golf Club.

Add in the usual raffles and at the end of the day more than £2,400 was raised for the nominated charity.

The main competition proved to be a very close affair with the winning team from Wenvoe Castle of Tim Dimond, Jeff Plevey, Tim Hanson and Andy Evans posting an exceptional net 56.9.

Second place went to visitors Anthony Jay, James Hunter, Greg Buckle and Martin Olway from Pontypridd Golf Club just missing out with an impressive net 57.8. They were the last group out and just missed out on the final green.

Captain Paul Coombs presented the various prizes and thanked all for the tremendous support on the day. Special thanks went to the green staff for once again presenting the course in superb condition and the club members, particularly the ladies section, for the help and organisation throughout a long day.

Particular praise went to the bar and catering staff whose service from early morning to the end of the day was really appreciated.

It was a great day and as hoped the real winners were the captain’s nominated charity Cancer Research Wales.

Results

Texas Scramble

First: Tim Dimond, Jeff Plevey, Tim Hanson and Andy Evans - net 56.9

Second: Anthony Jay, James Hunter, Greg Buckle and Martin Olway - net 57.8

Third: Rob Campbell, Craig Miller, Mick Jones and Billy Harrington - net 57.9

Nearest the Pin – Ladies - second Hole - Jane Lotte (8’ 1”)

Nearest the Pin - Men - ninth Hole - Steve Davies (5’ 10”)

Nearest the line 14th Hole – Jim Heggarty (on the line)

Putting Competition Joint Winners - Rhys Ivory, Barbara Beedham and Sheila Morrow

Chipping Competition Joint Winners – Steve Cleaver and Mike Jones

Secret bid for Langland Bay 4 ball voucher – Nigel Stephenson