Posted under Stan's Blog
Only 26 miles from my base in Swansea meant that a leisurely drive to the club would be a welcome change from dashing up and down the principality.
Arriving at the club Rob Taylor, one of the fundraisers for Ty Hafan was there to greet me, as was Peter Ward, the secretary of Carmarthen Golf Club.
Making our way to the clubhouse for a welcome cup of coffee, Peter introduced us to the Captain Iwan Parry. Ironically, Iwan and I were born in the same town, Wrexham.
Playing off a handicap of 4, Iwan showed the way to the first green. The wind was picking up which made the course more difficult and playing longer. So beating ones handicap would be very difficult.
The course was well laid out, giving challenges on every hole, with having a very wet winter; the greens were about a month behind their schedule for the time of the year. Hollow tinned and top dressed, they give rise to some poor putting (well that’s my excuse; I needed one, seeing my card!!). Seriously though, the course was a pleasure to play and the privilege of playing with the Captain made it even more so. A local photographer was on hand to promote the challenge and raise awareness for the charities.
The hospitality shown by the club and its members stood them in good stead, as I had the pleasure of being introduced to Vickie Thomas, Welsh Ladies Junior and Senior Champion, and European County team player from 1973 to 1997, and many other accolades.
My thanks go to the Captain, as he agreed to have Ty Hafan as his charity for the year, which will be well received and supported by the members.
As a footnote, the Captain played 4 over his handicap which made me feel a little better seeing mine.
Results:
Out: 49
In: 43
Gross: 92
H/Cap: 13
Nett: 79
Par: 71
Putts: 19/15 Tota: 34
Stableford Points: 13/16 Total: 29
7 Pars; 0 Birdies; 5 Bogeys; 3 D/Bogeys; 3 T/Bogeys
Lost to the Course
Conditions: Very Windy 20 mph + cold and overcast.