Last week, the Trefloyne juniors got together for a game of golf and the annual presentation, followed by a sit down together for food, in the Trefloyne Orangery.

Getting together round the table at the Orangery
Getting together round the table (Trefloyne Golf Club)

The competition was a nine-hole adult and junior event, and it proved to be massive fun and a great success. Rory Henshaw won with his dad, Anthony, and as everyone was talking over the day’s events a little story began to circulate.

When four-year-old Rory’s ball was in a deep pot bunker by the 12th green, Anthony advised him to play his (Anthony’s) ball, which was off to one side. But Rory dug in and said no – he would play it. Dad tried to persuade him again but Rory wasn’t giving in. Taking his time. he swung sweetly, and played it out to within five feet, helping them towards their win.

Perhaps it’s no surprise that as well as that day’s competition, Rory also was named ‘Junior Club Person of the Year’.

Rory Henshaw, Club Person of the Year
Rory Henshaw, Club Person of the Year (Trefloyne Golf Club)

When everyone assembled for the presentations, Meurig Evans, Trefloyne’s Junior Organiser, explained how much progress has been made with juniors at the club, which is situated at Trefloyne Manor in the Ritec Valley near Tenby. Membership has gone from zero to almost 40 within two years and is still growing, with another New2Golf programme currently underway.

He highlighted the success of several of the juniors at events away from Trefloyne, and outlined the success of the interclub matches with Haverfordwest and Milford Haven. He then went on to describe how other competitions like the Wales Golf MiniMasters, Trefloyne Junior Open and the Mel Neale Trophy had blossomed and were setting the scene for future growth.

Meurig then thanked Liam Bain, the outgoing Junior Captain, for all his efforts over the year.

Liam Bain, Outgoing Captain
Liam Bain, Outgoing Captain (Trefloyne Golf Club)

and welcomed Josh Richards, the incoming Junior Captain for 2024/25, along with his Vice Captain Will Morgan.

Will Morgan, Winner of the Eclectic
Will Morgan, Winner of the Eclectic (Trefloyne Golf Club)

Will also took the Player of the Year award… and won the eclectic competition as well! A great year for the new Vice captain.

Kayla Arthur, New Player of the Year
Kayla Arthur, New Player of the Year (Trefloyne Golf Club)

There were also awards for Kayla Arthur, New Player of the Year, and for Zach Siswick, Most Improved Junior.

Zach Siswick, Most Improved Player of the Year
Zach Siswick, Most Improved Player of the Year (Trefloyne Golf Club)

The whole gathering then gave Meurig a heart round of applause for all his hard work and dedication, in getting the Junior Section and the Junior Academy into such a healthy position in such a short time.

And then to close the day everyone gathered in the Orangery for some well-earned light refreshment - the end to a lovely day.