Glynneath Golf Club

The Club would like to congratulate Glyn Williams, Chris Loynes and Colin Davies for their recent feat of capturing the Glamorgan County Team Handicap Championship at Grove Golf Club on Sunday 4th October. Chris took the individual honours but was well supported by Glyn and Colin, resulting in a nine shot winning margin in the team event.

The following report and photographs are courtesy of the Glamorgan County Golf Union's website.

The re-arranged Team Handicap Championship was completed at the Grove on Sunday and all teams enjoyed the fine conditions and a course that offered all a fair test. The Glynneath trio of Glyn Williams (71/67), Chris Loynes (75/63) and Colin Davies (91/72) enjoyed their "day in the sun" most with all three players finishing in the top 20 and, not surprisingly, Chris Loynes' 63 earned him the individual award too. When you consider that playing away from your own course is supposed to be a 1.5 shot disadvantage this is a truly remarkable score. Although they went out first there was no significant advantage between early and late starters all it can be put down to is a fine team effort.

Runners-up were Glamorganshire team of Dean Bezant (77/73), Dan Blatchford (78/68) and Mark Portlock ((84/70) on 211 with a team score of 211 just one over nett.

Third place were Tawe Vale with club captain Mike D'Angeli ((81/76), Richard Taylor (77/71) and Simon Rees (90/72).

Dave Barrell (Wenvoe Castle) with a sub-par round of 69, nett 66 was extremely unlucky not to take the individual honours.

The Glynneath team showed a refresing attitude towards tradition, although in the first group off, they made the long journey back to receive their prizes at the conclusion of the event. Thanks to them.

Glamorgan County Team Handicap Champions
L to R: Peter Austerberry (CGU Sec.), Colin Davies, Glyn Williams, Chris Loynes

Glamorgan County Team Handicap Championship
Individual Winner: Chris Loynes