TREFLOYNE Golf Club recently played host to 30 talented young golfers from as far afield as Glyn Abbey, Cardigan, Milford Haven, Cilgwyn, Tenby, Garnant and Haverfordwest. They’d all come along to join Trefloyne’s young members and play in the club’s Junior Open.

With a great array of prizes there were categories to suit allcomers, from full 18-hole medal rounds for the girls’ and the boys’ championship, through a 9-hole mixed stableford and on to a specially set up 5-hole competition for the youngest and/or newest members of the golfing family.

The overall champion in the boys’ 0–24 category was Guto Walters from Cardigan, playing off the white tees and coming in with a tremendous gross 77 (nett 68). He was followed by two up-and-coming Haverfordwest players, Osian Millichip with 88, nett 71 and Ollie Holmon, 91 nett 74.

Guto Walters being presented with his trophy and prize
Guto Walters being presented with his trophy and prize (Supplied)

For the girls, 0–36 playing off red tees, Lacey Rees from Garnant Park carded a splendid nett 70 to take the prize, closely followed by Maisie Beth Millichip from Haverfordwest, who shot a great 73. And Trefloyne’s own Laci Reynolds was a creditable third.

Haverfordwest also led the field in the boys 25–36 handicap 18-hole stableford, off the yellows. Oliver Reed headed the pack with a massive 40 points, followed by William Davies with 34 points and Finlay Grey from Tenby on 31. Osian Jones from Cilgwyn was fourth, scoring a birdy 2 on the 16th.

In the Mixed 9-hole event off the red tees for 37–54 handicaps, Mia Bagagiolo from Glyn Abbey scored a great 25 points for first spot, with Milford’s Noah Riggs hard on her heels with his 21 points. There was a tie for third place on 17 points – an excellent 9-hole score – but on countback Liam Bain just took it from his Trefloyne fellow member William Morgan.

The 5-hole event was a clean sweep for Trefloyne, with Zac Siswick managing to stay a single point clear of Rory Henshaw.

The day ended with massive thanks to the volunteers, Trefloyne Golf Club and its catering and greens staff, and of course all the unsung parents who encourage their kids, week after week.

And there was a special mention for the Trefloyne Junior Golf Academy, whose success triggered the revival of popular junior competitions at Trefloyne. The Academy is once again running successful sessions for young newcomers and improvers, whether or not they belong to Trefloyne or any other local club.