Tenby Golf Club’s mixed section made a strong start in their first-ever appearance in the British Mixed Matchplay, welcoming a visiting team from Leominster Golf Club for a closely fought five-pair match.
In a competitive and good-spirited contest, Tenby edged out the visitors with a 3–2 victory. The individual match results were as follows:
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Sue Griffiths & Simon Gumbley – lost 2 down
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Pam & Steve Wareham – won 1 up
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Diane Gough & Ian Duke – lost 3&2
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Heather Morgan & Paul Northam – won 3&1
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Linda Tordoff Evans & Brian Jones – won 3&2
The visiting captain, Ron Painter, praised both the excellent condition of the course and the warm hospitality shown by Tenby Golf Club. With a successful first round behind them, the Tenby team now await the round two draw on Monday 5 May with anticipation.
Report by Brian Jones