THE Mel Neale Pembrokeshire Cup drew juniors from across the county.

Mel Neale was a well-respected and much-loved captain at Trefloyne Golf Club, and over the years he was also a very popular member of other local golf clubs.

And to reflect that Mel’s daughter, Joan Thomas of Millforge Garage in Pembroke Dock, has donated the new Mel Neale Pembrokeshire Cup.

It’s an annual competition played at Trefloyne, open to juniors with handicaps from all Pembrokeshire golf clubs, with invitations going out to junior organisers across the county

So, on September 15th local youngsters from Trefloyne, Haverfordwest and Milford Haven gathered at Trefloyne, excited to compete in the inaugural event.

Sadly, the dreadful weather dampened their excitement a bit, but all the entrants – and their caddies and followers – deserve huge credit for sticking with it and battling the elements, especially towards the end of the round.

Afterwards there were smiles and laughter as the cards were checked in the warmth of the clubhouse. And when the counting was done and the checks were made, Joan presented the prizes.

Haverfordwest Golf Club member Will Davies was the 2024 overall winner of the Mel Neale Pembrokeshire Cup and, not surprisingly, won the boys’ section medal.

Trefloyne’s Josh Richards took the runner-up’s spot, keeping his good run of form going.

And to top it all off and make a real day of it, Will had nearest the pin as well.

Laci Reynolds – a member at Trefloyne and Milford Haven – took top place in the girls’ competition, with Kayla Arthur from Trefloyne right behind her.