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NEW SUPER 6 FORMAT

In order to enhance player skills by playing at different venues and ensuring an equal number of matches for all participating clubs, it was unanimously agreed at a meeting of D.G.U. clubs that the format for 2012 will be as follows.

Following a draw, two leagues were formed- A and B. Clubs in each group will play each other once between early May and late July at a neutral venue organized by the Match and Handicap Secretary. Matches will be of 6 singles match play. Results to be e-mailed to

Steve Brown with actual scores recorded. Two points for a win and 1 for a draw.

The top two teams in each group will qualify to play in the D.G.U. finals day in early September.

Winner Group A versus Runner Up in Group B.

Winner Group B versus Runner Up Group A.

GROUP A GROUP B

ABERYSTWYTH CILGWYN

ASHBURNHAM GLYNHIR

CARDIGAN MILFORD HAVEN

CARMARTHEN PENRHOS

HAVERFORDWEST TENBY

NEWPORT TREFLOYNE

CHANGE OF SECRETARY

At the recent Annual General Meeting, Bill Booth relinquished the post of Secretary of DGU but will continue as treasurer. Thank you Bill for 7 years of service.

The newly appointed Secretary is Jeff Harries of Carmarthen Golf Club. Jeff is well known to golfers in Dyfed having previously served as Chairman and President and played Dyfed League for 40 years. He also represents Dyfed and mid-Wales clubs on the Council of Golf Union Wales. Jeff is anxious that all clubs keep in close touch with him and forward any news or issues. He can be contacted on 01994230634, harries4dq@btinternet.com or Ffynnonwerdd, Station Hill St Clears, Carms SA33 4DQ.

NEW PRESIDENT

The incoming President of DGU for the coming 2 years is Terry James, a past captain of Carmarthen GC. A former county player, Terry takes a keen interest in team golf and has regularly attended county and Welsh team championships. His greatest golfing feat was in 1984 when playing with Peter Baker, he beat Ian Woosnam and partner. His wife Ruth is a former Welsh Ladies Golf Union representative for the area, a past President of Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire Ladies Union and current committee member.

SUPER 6 FORMAT

The first meeting in 2012 will be held at Carmarthen GC on January 10^th at 7.30pm to discuss a possible change to the Super 6 format. All clubs are asked to be represented at the meeting by the Super 6 captain and/or a club official.

WELSH GOLF CLUB OF THE YEAR AWARD

Congratulations to Carmarthen GC on being presented with the award at the Celtic Manor resort from a short list of 7 clubs throughout Wales. Club captain Phil Lewis received the trophy from Bob Sutton, marketing director of Future Financials, a Cardiff based company who generously sponsored the award.

Previous winners

2007 Conwy

2008 Aberdovey

2009 Glyn Abbey

2010 Royal St David’s Harlech

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