Robert Lloyd - a Sir Gar Blog of random news . . . and some Clecs!

Wild drive back from Aberystwyth - fallen trees and flooded roads. Safely back on deck after busy day yesterday with my pals in Bridge Street. Decided to stay overnight in Aber, accommodation kindly provided by young Alan Morris. Mini pub crawl and a splendid curry at restaurant by the railway station. Trek home interesting but made it in time for a photocall at Ashburnham Golf Club.

Latest results from ‘The Ash’ – Huw Richards Cup 1, Bobbie Phillips, 72 - 03 = 69; 2, Brian G Beynon 86 - 17 = 69; 3, David Nicholas 72 - 03 = 69. Lady Captain's Day 1, Mary Elizabeth Ervine, 41 pts (31); 2, Olwen Davies, 40 pts (06); 3, Mary McGregor, 36 pts (26). Frank Maliphant Cup 1, Stefan Jones, 68 - 03 = 65; 2, David Tovey, 77 - 11 = 66; 3, Maurice Barrett, 81 - 11 = 70.

Llanelli Rotary Club will be staging their annual charity golf day at The Ashburnham Championship Links Golf Club on Thursday, July 14. Latest results from ‘The Ash’ – Gold and Silver Medals 1, Olwen Davies, 70, 75, 145; Eleanor Roberts, 78, 71, 149; 3, Fiona Halpin, 73, 81, 154. Fred Cheeswright Cup 1, Andrew Wayne Joinson, 42 pts (12); 2, Elliot Anderson, 41 pts (04); 3, Keith Pearman, 41 pts (15). May E Jones Foursomes 1, Barbara Buckland and Eleanor Roberts, 105 - 24.5 = 80.5; 2, Frances Hart and Anne Walker 96 - 15.5 = 80.5; 3, Cathereine Jones and Mari Jones, 101 - 19.0 = 82.0. Olwen Davies Trophy 1, Wyn Parsons, 37 pts (27); 2, Frances Hart, 34 pts (15); 3, Olwen Davies, 32 pts (06). Broomhill Cup (Men) 1, Carl Stimson, 78 - 09 = 69; 2, Roger Bowen, 78 - 09 = 69; 3, Terry Morgan 77 - 06 = 71. Centenary Trophy 1, Susan Collard 83 - 12 = 71; 2, Maria Davies 100 - 20 = 80; 3, Joyce Thomas 107 - 27 = 80. Past Captains’ Gold Medal 1, Huw Dixon, 40 pts (04); 2, Philip Watts, 39 pts (1...

From the delights of Aberglasney House and Gardens, it's off to the coast and a pow-wow at The Ashburnham Golf Club.

Juniors and adults enjoyed the fun of a 9 Hole Texas Scramble during Captain’s Week at The Ashburnham Golf Club in Pembrey. Club captain Tony Washer hosted the event, donated the prizes, provided the food and laid on the evening entertainment. Results Friday 17th June: 9 Hole Junior/Adult Texas Scramble 1st (20.3) Mike Jones, George Bundock, James Forey, Josh Howells; 2nd (21.3) Gary Williams, Richard Green, Owain Williams, Kayne Protheroe; 3rd (24) Huw Dixon, Ian Thomas, Keenon Jones, Jordan Davies. Saturday 18th June Captain's Junior Stableford Competition 1st Daniel Brice 40pts; 2nd Tomos Davies 34 pts (Back 9); 3rd Aled Greville 34pts. Past Captain’s Gold Medal Saturday, 18th June. Competition Scratch Score =72 (36pts)(Men) 1 Huw Dixon, 40 pts (04); 2 Philip Watts 39 pts (10); 3 Keith Charles 39 pts (16). Junior Stableford Boys Saturday, 11 June Competition Scratch Score = 71 (37pts)(Men) 1 Scott Johnston, 42 pts (10); 2 Jordan William Davies 40 pts (17); 3 Joshua Morris 40 pts...

Popular Wales and Scarlets back-row forward Dafydd Jones will have a birthday treat at The Ashburnham Golf Club in Pembrey on Friday afternoon (June 24). A celebrity golf tournament is being staged at the club as part of his testimonial year. Jones is 32 on Friday and recently announced his retirement as a player after a series of injury blows. The day is being sponsored by Mark Burch, of the Haverfordwest-based Burch Wealth Management firm, and has been organised by Ashburnham stalwart Albert Francis, who recently received the MBE from The Queen for his charity work. Mr Francis said: “It will be a shotgun start at 1pm at ‘The Ash’. The competition is for teams of four and there will be two celebrities per team. It’s a great chance for autograph hunters or for someone who wants to help caddy for the day!” Mr Francis added: “I am very grateful to everyone who has supported the day as Dafydd has been a great servant for the Scarlets and for Wales. He played 201 games for Llanelli and the...

Included in this picture are competitors who took part in the recent Juniors Day events staged at The Ashburnham, Golf Club. Back Row (left to right) - Simon Greville (Junior Organiser), Rhodri Evans, Bobby Phillips (Best Gross 71), Tony Washer (Club Captain), Lucy Davies, Amber Thomas, Nia Greville, Richard Brice (Junior Organiser). Front Row - Connor Bunnyon, Scott Jones, Jack Holland, Daniel Brice, Joshua Morris, Owain Williams, Griff Sayer. See earlier post - http://sirgarblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/iwan-rees-wins-junior-medal-at-ash.html

The Junior Open Medal at The Ashburnham Golf Club in Pembrey, near, Llanelli, was won by Iwan Rees. Rees fought off a strong challenge from Joshua Morris and Jack Holland during the hugely-popular Juniors Day at ‘The Ash’. Ashburnham club manager Huw Morgan said he was delighted with the success of the Juniors Day. “At The Ashburnham and we are working very hard to encourage the next generation of golfers and it was splendid to see so many youngsters (club players and visitors) out on the course.” Full competition details - Junior Open Medal - Boys Competition Scratch Score = 72(Men) 1, Rees, Iwan, 78 - 12 = 66; 2, Morris, Joshua, 87 - 20 = 67; 3, Holland, Jack, 81 - 13 = 68; 4, Phillips, Bobbie, 71 - 03 = 68; 5, Nichollas, Owen, 86 - 16 = 70; 6, Holland, Freddie, 90 - 20 = 70; 7, Watkins, Rhys, 83 - 13 = 70; 8, Williams, Nathan, 83 - 12 = 71; 9, Johnston, Scott, 81 - 10 = 71; 10, Mathias, Haydn, 75 - 03 = 72 Other results on the Juniors Day – Junior Open Boys 21-28 Competition Scratch...

Darren Bowen was the winner of the Cavalier Cup competition staged at The Ashburnham Golf Club in Pembrey, near Llanelli. The competition was staged on Saturday, June 4. Full competition details – Competition Scratch Score = 73 (Men) Winner, Bowen, Darren, 74 - 05 = 69. Runner-up, Dixon, Gareth Alun, 84 - 14 = 70. Third, Key, Michael, 79 - 08 = 71. Other positions – 4, O’Sullivan, Mark, 80 - 09 = 71; 5, Stimson, Ian, 76 - 05 = 71; 6, Anderson, Elliot, 75 - 04 = 71; 7, Edwards, Geoff, 82 - 11 = 71; 8, Kavanagh, Jeff 77 - 06 = 71; 9, Williams, John, 92 - 20 = 72; 10, Hale, Martin 84 - 12 = 72.

The Ashburnham Golf Club in Pembrey, near Llanelli, is staging its annual Junior Open Day today. The sun is shining, so take a trip to the links and join in the fun!

The team from The Ashburnham Golf Club in Pembrey, near, Llanelli, has made it through to the fourth round of the Golfing Union of Wales Victory Shield foursomes. The next round is against Cardigan Golf Club on June 12. Flying the flag for 'The Ash' are Devlin Leach and Elliott Anderson.

One of the rising stars at The Ashburnham Golf Club in Pembrey will be representing Wales in Italy later this summer. Nia Greville has been chosen to join the Welsh Girls Under-18 team taking part in the European Girls Championships in Sardinia in Italy in July. Nia’s place in the Wales team follows her recent victory in the Welsh Girls Under-16 Championship at the Royal St David’s Golf Club in Harlech. “That was an outstanding win and thoroughly deserved,” said Ashburnham club secretary Huw Morgan. “We are very proud of our junior golfers here at The Ashburnham and we are working very hard to encourage the next generation of golfers. “All of us here at the club are very proud of Nia’s recent win in Harlech and we wish all the very best on her trip to Sardinia.” Nia comes from one of Llanelli’s most famous sporting families. Her father, Simon Greville, played for Llanelli Scarlets, and her grandfather is Handel Greville, a Welsh rugby international and a Scarlets legend who was once ch...

Details of the forthcoming Open Golf events have been announced at the Ashburnham Golf Club in Pembrey, near Llanelli. Thursday, July 7 Seniors Open Competition Stableford competition Maximum handicap 24 Categories: A– 55-60 B– 61-69 C– 70 & over Entry fee for visitors, £16.00, includes raffle and ball sweep. Saturday, July 30 The Men’s Open Singles Stableford Competition Maximum handicap allowance 18 Many excellent prizes on offer. Entry fee, visitors £20. Friday, July 29 The Ladies Open Teams of 3 Stableford competition. Best two scores count. 09:00-15:00 Entry fee, £15 per player, inclusive of ball sweep. To enter please contact - Mrs Sue Dixon, Hon Sec Ladies, Email:hddix@hotmail.com Sunday, August 14 The Mixed Open Greensome Stableford Maximum handicap allowance Gentlemen - 28 Ladies - 36 09:00-15:00 Entry fee, £30.00 per pair To enter please contact - Mrs Wyn Parsons, 26 Ty’r Fran Avenue, Llanelli, 01554 770090, Email:wyn2art@aol.com Handicap certificates will be required. So...

Captain’s Week at the Ashburnham Golf Club at Pembrey, near Llanelli, will run from June 14-18. Events are as follows – Tuesday, June 14 - 4bbb any pairing. Wednesday, June 15 - Greensome foursomes any pairing Thursday, June 16 - 4 hole challenge cross country. Texas Scramble 4.30pm start. Course closed1pm Friday, June 17 - Texas Scramble 4.30pm start. 9 holes, two adults, two juniors. Meal and entertainment from 8pm. Saturday, June 18 - Past captain’s gold medal (stableford). Putting, chipping competition. Longest drive, nearest pin. For more information, contat the club – Telephone 01554 832269 Email: golf@ashburnhamgolfclub.co.uk Website - http://www.ashburnhamgolfclub.co.uk

The championships links course at the Ashburnham Golf Club in Pembrey, Llanelli, will be staging a Junior Open Day on Friday, June 3. The Open Day will be an Order of Merit event under the banner of the Dyfed Golfing Union. Event categories will be – Boys: 0–20 handicap: medal (white tees); 21–28 handicap: stableford (yellow tees). Girls: 0-21 handicap: medal (red tees); 22–36 handicap: stableford (red tees). Entry Fee - £10 (food included). To enter, contact: Richard Brice – 07917276741, email: brice853@btinternet.com Simon Greville - 07530699208 email: sgrev@btinternet.com Closing Date for entries: Friday, May 27.