With three major courses within 5 miles of Rhos on sea, Llandudno. This course has always suffered from the sea, as the flood defenses have been breached on a few occasions. However since Mr. Robyn Jones, the new proprietor has taken over 3 years ago plans are afoot to transform the course.

The planting of over 3,000 trees, improved drainage on the fairways and greens, and plans for a new club house, pro shop and accommodation will transform the course and bring it in line with those clubs around it.

A commitment and big investment by the owner will prove to be an asset to the community as well as the visitors that will come to play it.

With only one par 5 off the yellow tees, a predominantly flat and easy walking course, not long at 6,064 yards off the white tees, par 69, but none the less not an easy course to play will give all satisfaction of a good day out coupled with a well stocked bar and catering facilities when you come in.

I was presented with donations from the senior section by the Chairman of the seniors for £21.07 and from Mr. Ian Taylor, treasurer £9.50, who has been diligently saving those pennies for the children, THANK YOU

At this point I would like to say a big “Thank you” to Mr. Robyn Jones, who has kindly offered to allow a “Penny challenge day” to be played at Rhos on Sea and all monies going to the charity. An update will be posted as soon as arrangements have been completed. Watch this space.

Conditions:       warm and sunny periods with slight breezes.

Result:              Win against the course

Out:      40
In:        40
Gross:  80
H/cap:  13
Net:      67
Par       68
Putts:    19/15=34
Stableford Pts: 18/20=38pts

0 Birdies; 9 Pars; 6 Bogeys; 3 D/Bogeys.

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Established in 1890, this championship course is well renowned for its high profile championships that have been held there over the years, one which will test the likes of one and all.

A par 72 and playing 6,647 yards off the white tees is a true test of ones ability, especially as all links courses have the added difficulty of the wind factor, and today was no exception.

A nice gesture was made, on arriving on the first tee; the starter announced me and what the challenge was about to a group behind waiting for their tee off time slot.

Starting with a par 4 and with out of bounds on the right, a good drive was essential; it helped with the wind behind and not across the fairway to not put one out of bounds. A par was a good result, only to be short lived as the only other pars came on the 12^th  and  13^th. This was mainly due to the weather deteriorating into a heavy squalls and near gale force winds.

As to be expected the course was in excellent condition, even with the recent bad weather.

Conditions:       Some heavy squalls and strong gusting winds

Result:    Lost to course

Out:      47
In:        46
Gross:  93
H/Cap: 13
Net:      80
Par:      72
Putts:    18 / 14= 32
Stableford Pts: 13 / 15= 28pts.

0 Birdies;  3 Pars;  7 Bogeys;  5 D/Bogeys;  3 other.

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