St David's Day competition March 1st 2022. Report from Mike Healey

Let us start at the very beginning. Don asked all of us to arrive early for today's competition, which most of us did. The previous day's rain had left 5 holes unplayable, so the course was reduced in holes and distance and it was also deemed unfit for buggies and ride-ons from the outset (BRS message at 7.27am). Don and Chris were faced with making a decision, which was never going to please everybody. Ultimately, the least worst option for everybody that turned up, was to play the competition over 13 holes and complete the prizegiving after the lunch. Chris made this very clear in his summary at the end of proceedings. St David's Day Trophy - This report starts with a great big thank you to Don for his magnificent effort for our St David's Day Trophy competition. Not only did he sort out the sign-up sheet and starting tees, but also gathered together another Welsh assortment of prizes for this event (ten in all!). Thanks also to Steve for sorting money, as usual, and liaising with Hayley regarding the (soup and sandwiches) lunch provided afterwards. Last but not least, the final thank you goes to Ernie, who not only provided Welsh cakes at the start but personally baked them. Well done all three!! 38 members returned cards and enjoyed 13 holes in sunny weather, cool to start with but reaching a heady 11C. Because we lost the 16th tee, alternative starts were hastily re-arranged. There were some good scores at the top end and a lot of countback in the middle. Please find the top ten scores below plus a list of Two's (all on the 5th green) in the ball sweep: Winner - St David's Day Trophy and Penderyn Malt Whisky - Mick Carnell (33 points)

Second - Gin - Graham Bryne (31 points) Third - Hip Flask - Dave Palferman - (30 points) Fourth - Merlyn Liqueur - Brian Beaton (29 points) c/b Fifth - 6 x Logo golf balls + 1 x beer - Peter Thomas (29 points) c/b Sixth - 3 x Logo golf balls + 2 x beers - Ernie Williams (29 points) c/b Seventh - 3 x Logo golf balls + 1 x beer - Irwin Elkin (28 points) c/b Eighth - Welsh Cap + 2 x beers - Richard Collier (28 points) c/b Ninth - Welsh Rugby Moneybox + 1 x beer - Colin Brown (28 points) c/b Tenth - Dragon Statuette + 1 x beer - Alan Bottomley (27 points) c/b Recipients of prize money for two's: Peter Thomas, Nigel Davies, Richard Collier, Barry Dare, Dave Palferman