Gowertonian Society Annual Golf Day 2010

Over twenty Gowertonians met to compete for the 7th Annual Golf Tournament at Pennard Golf Club on 15th October 2010.

Joining us this year were a number of new faces who were in school in the 70s.

Clive Brannigan, Phil Hopkins, Keith Gwynn		Huw Richards, J Williams, David Beynon, Dai Foot
	Clive Morgan, Hugh Thomas, Robert Morgan
Gareth Roberts, Nigel Griffiths, Roger Pardoe, Bleddyn Taylor		Steve Hughes, Mike Swezdiuk, Anthony John, Gerry Alexandra

 

As usual, the Championship Shield was a close-run event and this year's Champion Golfer is the popular Dai Foote, Penclawdd, with 38 pts. Second was a new member, Gareth Roberts, Pontlliw, with 37. You will remember that Gareth played rugby at the highest level and had many caps for Wales.

Former winner, Gerry Alexander, Loughor, playing off 6 had 36 pts just edging Mike Swezdiuk, also a Loughor boy, into 4th place.

The Longest Drive was won by Bleddyn Taylor. Nearest the Pins were won by Gerry Alexander and Hugh Thomas, Gorseinon. The most experienced golfer this year was Clive Morgan of Gorseinon who was in School in the early to mid 50s.

Overwhelming choice of Captain for 2011 is Clive Brannigan. Clive started in School in 1955 and was an outstanding cross-country runner. He has lived all his life on the Gower and is looking forward to his year as captain.

Next year's date and venue are yet to be decided.

Once again thanks to Pennard Golf Club and Keith Gwynn who organises the day.

Alun Jones

 

Gowertonian Society Annual Golf Day 2008

 

 

Once again we are grateful to Alun [Alfie] Jones for organising this popular event at Pennard Golf Club.

The course was tough with high rough and holding fairways and greens. Dave Borthwick and Roger Pardoe managed to lose 9 balls between them, an indication of the state of the course.

30 Gowertonians took part with this year's captain Byron Lewis, Her Majesty the Queen's Lord Leiutenant for West Glamorgan, leading from the front having turned down the opportunity to dine with Carol Thatcher on the same day.

         
Apologies were received from the club's President Don Shepherd who attended a presentation   made to him by Glamorgan CC for his outstanding services to the county at the New Swalec Stadium.

         

 

After the post tournament dinner awards were made to the following:

                    Oldest participant          John W Davies

                    Most travelled               John Burns who came from Dollar in Scotland

                    Nearest 15th pin            Martin Edmonds

                    Nearest 11th pin            Owen Davies

                    Nearest 5th pin              Gerald Alexander

Overall Placings

                    6th     Alun Jones

                    5th     Glyn Hammond

                    4th     Dai Foote

                    3rd     John Sparkes

                    Runner Up     Gwyn Jones

Champion      Gerald Alexander

The Longest Drive of the day went to Dr Alfie Jones!

         

We were grateful to the Pennard Golf Club for hosting us once again particularly their catering staff  for excellent cuisine and ambience.

         
It didn't take long to appoint the captain for 2009.By a massive majority Dai Foote was voted in.

         
If you wish to take part in next years event contact Alun on 898211

At our last meeting our President, JOHN STONE, stood down and DON SHEPHERD was duly elected in his place. BYRON LEWIS was then invited to be Captain for the forthcoming year 2008. Thanks to KEITH GWYNN for his continuing support.

Once again we are indebted to Pennard Golf Club and Mike Bennett for their help during the day.