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The journey from Swansea was straight forward A40 all the way, and the weather was kind as well, white fluffy clouds, and sunshine, although it was still cold for the time of the year.
On arriving I was welcomed by Rhian Walters, the secretary, after being given a brief history of the club I was then introduced to the Captain, Lee Lewis.
Whilst talking about the club and his intentions as being Captain for the year a photographer from the Carmarthen Journal arrived to shoot some photos for insertion into the local press to promote the charities.
The course was converted from farmland in 1992 by the present owners. It started as a 9 hole course, and was extended to 18 several years later. The original 9 was then changed to holes 10 through 18.
The first nine is completely different to the original nine, as there is a great deal of difficulty on the greens with many undulations and contours to make you think, there isn’t a flat one amongst them, a true test indeed. With the pin positions in precarious places made it seem impossible to hit a low score. With stroke index 1(hole 9) and SI 2 (hole 4) on the front 9, that was my downfall giving me an 8 and 9 respectfully. If not for those two holes, I would have beaten the course. The weather was kind until we got to the 18th when the heavens decided to water the greens
The back nine was much easier, as it is well established and the greens are not as severe. The layout of both nines makes it an interesting and enjoyable 18 holes of golf. The hospitality was second to none from the Captain and the staff; as the song goes “keep a welcome in the hillside” is very apt, you were made very welcome, which made the day. With surrounding views and nice weather, there’s no better place to be, than on a course like this.
Result:
Out: 49
in: 43
Gross: 92
Handicap: 13
Nett: 79
Putts: 20/15 Total: 35
Stableford Points: 13/17 Total: 30
Lost to the Course