Rain fails to dampen spirits as past captains turn out in force

THE Annual Knights Past Captains' Day at Carmarthen Golf Clubproved a success again despite the arrival of rain in the afternoonthat slightly dampened the spirits. Organiser Clive Evans wasgrateful to the 15 past captains who supported the event. GeorgeLaidlaw emerged victorious in the Stableford competition with afantastic 36 points, beating off the close challenge of StewartEvans and Simon Barratt who tied on 34.

Shan Lewis had a great round at Derllys Court to finish runner-up in the Playing Fields Cup. Playing off a ten handicap, Shanscored 43 points, eclipsing many other fine players.

Having completed his second year at Michigan State University,Matthew Moseley is back to play golf over the summer in the topamateur events around the UK.

After just failing to qualify for the final stages of the BritishAmateur at Hillside, he found his form at the Berkshire where, afteropening rounds of 69 and 71, he was tied for the lead. He followedthis with rounds of 74 and 73 for a 287 total to finish tied 12thoverall.

His most recent tournament has been the famous Brabazon, playedthis year over the Somerset links of Burnham and Berrow.

This is another prestigious competition and Matthew got off to agood start in tough conditions with rounds of 77 and 76, putting himahead of many notable golfers including some Walker Cup hopefuls. Hefollowed this with two more solid rounds of 74 and 75 for anothergood finish in a top-quality event.

Members Club Night on Wednesdays has continued to be a greatsuccess, helped in no small part by the good weather. So far thisyear more than 500 golfers have attended the 11 meetings, with manyexcellent scores recorded.

A pleasing feature of this fun, relaxing nine-hole event has beenthe 50+ guests taking part, all of whom have appreciated playing agolf course in such superb condition.

Various events surrounding Captains' Day took place last week.