Monday 29 August 2011

The Ash featured in the Llanelli Star last week

Llanelli Star sports pages last week put the spotlight on the latest results from the Ashburnham Championship Links Golf Course in Pembrey.
Also: smashing picture spotlight in last week's Llaneli Star on the successful junior team at the Ashburnham Championship Links Golf Course.

Latest results from 'The Ash'

Latest results from the Ashburnham Championship Links Golf Course in Pembrey –
Powell Cup and Medal –
1, Nia Greville, 75 - 06 = 69; 2, Jennifer James, 90 - 18 = 72; 3 Catherine Jones, 89 - 15 = 74.
Howard White Bogey –
1, Yvonne Williams, 1 up (24); Mari Jones, All Sq. (24); 3 Julie Ace, All Sq. (06).
John Pugh Cup –
1, Brian Williams, 37 pts; 2, John Pudner, 37 pts; 3, Jeffrey Passmore, 36 pts.
Brodie Shields Mixed Foursome –
1, Marie and Martin Hale, 87 - 17.0 = 70.0; 2, Alan and Mary McGregor, 88 - 17.0 = 71.0; 3, Paul and Sophie Anderson, 85 - 10.5 = 74.5.
Huw Bowen (Boys) Championship Section 1 –
1, Aled Greville, 82 - 18 = 64; 2, Ben Thomas, 80 - 16 = 64; 3, Aidan Evans, 93 - 28 = 65.
Huw Bowen (Boys) Championship Section 2 –
1, Edward Robert Thomas Spencer, 79 - 16 = 63; 2, Osian Bowen, 90 - 26 = 64; 3, Jordan William Davies, 77 - 12 = 65.
Welsh Dragon Brooch (Ladies) -
1, Leena Lodha, 91 - 21 = 70; 2, Lynette Eileen Mortimer, 101 - 29 = 72; 3, Wyn Parsons, 99 - 26 = 73.
Gold and Silver medals –
1, Robin Staines, 66 +73 = 139; 2, Colin Samuel, 73 + 71 = 144; 3, Devlin Leach, 72 + 72 = 144.

Thursday 18 August 2011

Order of Merit joy for the Juniors

The Ashburnham Junior Team finished tied first in the 2011 Dyfed Junior Team Order of Merit.
This follows a series of outstanding performances in this year’s Order of Merit events up to and including the Dyfed Junior Championships which were held in Borth and Ynyslas.
Star performers included -
Ben Thomas, Dyfed Junior Champion Nett Winner, with 36 Hole Nett Aggregate of 126 (64 and 62).
Jake Griffiths, Runner Up, Dyfed Junior Championships, with 36 Hole Gross Aggregate of 144 (70 & 73).
Elliot Anderson, third place, 2011 Dyfed Junior Individual Order of Merit.
Ashburnham club manager Huw Morgan said he was delighted with the success of the Junior Team.
“At The Ashburnham and we are working very hard to encourage the next generation of golfers and it is splendid to see so many youngsters enjoying their sport and doing so very well in junior competitions.
“I know that the members of the club are particularly proud of the achievements of the junior players and would like to wish them every success for 2012.”

Wednesday 17 August 2011

'Ash' featured in the Llanelli Star

Splendid picture story on the Burry Port Charity Fund golf day at The Ashburnham Championship Links golf course in the Llanelli Star today.

Tuesday 16 August 2011

Latest results from 'The Ash'

Latest results from the Ashburnham Championship Links Golf Course in Pembrey –
Alys M Jones Bogey Foursomes
1, Olwen Davies and Sally Forrester, 2 up (09); 2 Barbara Buckland and Maria Davies, 1 up (23); 3, Ann Francis and Iris Jacob, All Sq. (24).
Junior & Senior Caddies' Cup
1, Aled Greville, 84 - 22 = 62; 2 Jordan William Davies, 80 - 13 = 67; 3, Scott Johnston, 77 - 09 = 68.
Millenium Trophy
1, Julie Ace and Catherine Jones, 45 pts; 2, Ann Francis and Anne Walker, 40 pts; 3, Susan Collard and Leena Lodha, 39 pts.

Tribute to the late Norman Lewis

Tributes have been paid to Norman Lewis, who sadly died last week.
Huw Morgan, manager of The Ashburnham Golf Club, said:"Norman Lewis was a much-respected figure here at The Ashburnham and members were very upset to learn about his death.
"He loved golf and the links course here at 'The Ash'. He was greatly admired for being a journalist of the highest integrity and his knowledge of sporting matters was unrivalled.
"In addition, he found time to write a book to mark the club's centenary.
"The Ash, a centenary celebration of the Ashburnham golf club 1894-1994, was a finely crafted piece of work and was an integral part of our centenary celebrations.
"Norman will be greatly missed by everyone in the clubhouse and our deepest condolences go to members of his family."

Friday 5 August 2011

'The Ash' in the Evening Post today

Spotlight on the latest news and results from The Ashburnham Championship Links Golf Club in the South Wales Evening Post today.

Thursday 4 August 2011

Star spotlight on The Ashburnham

Llanelli Star sports pages put the spotlight on the latest results from The Ashburnham Golf Club in Pembrey - and a Texas Scramble pic!

Llanelli Star spotlight on Nia

Smashing feature on rising Ashburnham Golf Club star, 15-year-old Nia Greville, in the Llanelli Star this week.

England held to draw

England Golf Team held to a 4.5 points draw by Welsh Girls Golf Team (including Ashburnham's Nia Greville) in Home International at Gullane.