PING MIXED FOURSOMES TEAM KO v CARDIGAN
Tenby Ping Mixed Team travelled to Carmarthen GC to play Cardigan GC in Round 1 of this Wales Golf event. The neutral venue was in good condition, but with the wind blowing and some difficult pin positions, scoring was something of a lottery. The order of the day was to make fewer mistakes than your opponents.
Sarah Phillips and Dave Morris led the way and made short work of their match, winning 6&5. Angie Gottwaltz and Roger Schooling had a much tougher contest, but managed to secure a half by winning the final hole.
Angela Large and Brian Jones looked to be coasting to victory when they reached the turn 4 up, but it’s never over until it’s over! The Cardigan pair of Hazel and Peter won the next four holes, making for a tense finish. Angela and Brian got back on track by winning the next two holes, and with Angela playing an exquisite approach shot close to the pin on 17, the match was conceded.
Tenby won 2.5–0.5 and will now play Clyne or Pontardawe in the next round.
Thanks to all those who played, and to Carmarthen Golf Club for making the course available.
Report by Brian Jones