BREEZY conditions added to the challenge for competitors in the Members and Guests event at Wenvoe Castle Golf Club.

The course was presented at its very best and for those not playing as well as hoped the pleasant walk through stunning scenery proved more than adequate compensation. More than 100 players took on the challenge and considering the prevailing winds there were some good scores returned.

The par three holes were all peppered in an attempt to win the prizes for a two and some of the big hitters were even trying on the shorter par four holes. In the event there were just three twos and the winners receiving a sheath of balls perhaps to replenish those left out on the course.

Winners on the day were Terry O’Grady and his guest Gareth Coleman with an excellent score of 42 points. They each received vouchers of £100 and a share of the sweep.

In an extremely tight finish the second pair of Kevin Knowles and his guest Phil Yee was just one point behind on 41. Next were two pairs scoring 40 points and third and fourth places had to be separated on countback with Mark Collier and Maurice Bedan just squeezing out Chris Jones and Dale Sullivan.

The club captain Paul Coombs thanked all members and guests for supporting the competition and paid tribute to the club professional Jason Harris for his excellent administration on the day. He also thanked the club catering team who played their part in welcoming the guests on a busy day.

Once again the main talking point was the superb condition of the course and the club captain would pass on the accolades to head green keeper Mark Wilshire and his hard working team.

No doubt some of the guests really enjoyed the experience and will be tempted to return to enjoy the course and the excellent facilities.

The club welcomes new members and for details of the current special offers for players of all abilities, experienced and new to the game, contact Nicola Sims, club secretary, on 029 2059 4371.

Results:

First Terry O’Grady and Gareth Coleman: 42 points - £100 voucher /£20 sweep each

Second Kevin Knowles and Phil Yee: 41 points - £65 voucher/£13 sweep each

Third Mark Collier and Maurice Bedan: 40 points (countback) £40 voucher/£3 sweep each

Fourth Chris Jones and Dale Sullivan: 40 points £30 voucher/£3 sweep each

Two’s:

Mark Collier and Maurice Bedan - ninth hole

Andrew Evans and Martin Ford - second hole

Keith Stimpson and Alan Stimpson - ninth hole