Archive for June, 2011

Junior U16 Girls – GB & I versus Europe

Young Wrexham lady golfer Chloe Williams confirmed her position as one of the strongest players in her age group in Wales when she gained the most points in the Vagliano Trophy (Junior U16 Girls) when representing Great Britain and Ireland at Royal Porthcawl last Friday and Saturday. The team consisted of six girls from G.B [...]

Sun glasses upside down on the back of our heads!

Rather than duplicate the  accolades in the national press about the achievements of Rory McIlroy, I  would just add that I thought that his assurance and control were excellent, so I shall launch straight into the past fortnights efforts. A week last Saturday was the occasion of Captain’s Day at Wrexham when John D Williams [...]

Aberconwy Trophy

Of the three major amateur events in North Wales golf, the Aberconwy Trophy, similar to the Clwyd Championship, is played over seventy two holes using two golf courses. The third event, the Harlech Gold Cross is naturally played only on that links course. Conwy and Maesdu are the chosen courses for this event and have [...]

Two North Wales Ladies selected for GB & I Team

The news was circulated this morning from Golf Union Wales’s office in Newport that two North Wales ladies had gained selection for the Great Britain and Ireland teams to play against the Continent of Europe at Royal Porthcawl in June. Amy Boulden of Maesdu will represent GB & I in the Vagliano Trophy, testimony to [...]