Wood and Thomas put seniors on the right track

HEAVY rain forced the postponement of the fourth round of the Dawn Patrol League at Derllys Court Golf Club, so the main seniors’ event of the week was a return home team match against Haverfordwest.

After a heavy defeat in the away fixture, another tough match was expected. And so it proved when captain Tony Wood and partner Idwal Thomas earned a hard-fought 2up win in the first match.

Two more good results came next as Hugh Thomas and Meirion Evans (5&4) and Graham Bebb and Barry Davies (4&2) built up a 3-0 lead for the hosts, before a half from Nicky Goldsmith and Ninian Davies followed by a narrow defeat for Alan Hire and Phil Rogers (1 down), gave the visitors some hope of a comeback.

However, the in-form Winston John and partner Tom Thomas ensured a home win with a comprehensive 5&3 win.

A defeat for Brian Newcombe and John Phillips and a halved match for Phil Jones and Nick Argue completed the scoring to give the home team a narrow 5-3 victory.

With a break from team matches this week, the seniors will be hoping for better weather when the rearranged fourth round of the Dawn Patrol League is played.