The Ashburnham Championship Links golf course in Pembrey is pulling in new members.
And a major factor in the membership boost is the dreadful weather.
“It’s something of a curiosity this year, but we have pulled in 26 new members,” said Ashburnham club manager Huw Morgan.
“The reason is simple: no matter what the weather, you can get a game of golf at ‘The Ash’.
“When other courses have to put up the ‘No Play’ signs, we just carry on because we are one of the finest links courses around, with perfect drainage.
“Many new recruits have come to us because of our reputation as a championship links golf course.
“Others have switched from other golf clubs out of frustration, simply because the bad weather has stopped them getting onto the greens and fairways at other clubs.
“At least here, they know that, no matter how gloomy and unseasonal the weather is, they can get a game.”
This year, The Ash was given a Top 10 ranking in a new National Club Golfer guide to Britain’s best value courses.
“We’ve always known that ‘The Ash’ is great value for money and many local golfers are appreciating that fact and signing up,” said Mr Morgan.
“We also have many different packages of golf membership, including corporate membership.
“Give us a ring and we’ll see if we have a deal tailor-made for you.”
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The Ashburnham Golf Club will host a number of top events over the coming years –
2013 Men’s Welsh Amateur Championships
2014 Ladies’ British Open Amateur Stroke Play Championships
2015 Men’s Welsh Stroke Play Championships
Club manager Mr Morgan added: “That’s quite a portfolio of events for us at The Ashburnham and we are delighted to be staging them. We can promise a true championship test for each event and the warmest of Welsh welcomes.”
The Ashburnham is the course where the great Welshman and winning Ryder Cup Captain Dai Rees won the PGA title in 1959. It has long been regarded as one of the best links courses in Britain.
The Ashburnham takes its name from the 5th Earl of Ashburnham, who once owned the land and became the club’s inaugural President in 1894.
Two other Ryder Cup Captains have been successful in their playing careers at The Ashburnham in the shape of Bernard Gallacher, who won the Schweppes PGA Championship in 1969, and Sam Torrance, who won the Martini Tournament in 1976.
The Ashburnham has a proud history of hosting many of the major amateur tournaments, having first held a Welsh Amateur Championship in 1904.
Last year, The Ashburnham was the venue for the Men’s Home Internationals.
For further information about The Ashburnham Golf Club, contact -
The Clubhouse, Cliffe Terrace, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, SA16 0HN
Tel:01554 832269
Fax:01554 836974
Email:admin@ashgolf.co.uk
Website - http://www.ashburnhamgolfclub.co.uk
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Wednesday, 18 July 2012
Monday, 30 January 2012
Ashburnham to welcome PGA members
The Ashburnham Championship Links golf course in Pembrey is playing its part in a revival of the South Wales PGA, Professional Golfers' Association.
Adam Constable, twice winner of the Young Welsh Professional Championship, is behind the project.
The Cardiff assistant is organising a series of medals events for the early part of this year.
"We are delighted to be playing our part in this revival," said Ashburnham club manager Huw Morgan.
"It's great to see the professionals from different clubs in Wales getting together and playing quality courses."
The first event is at Ashburnham Golf Club on February 6 (tee-off from 10.30-11.30am), followed by a visit to Tenby on February 20 (10.48am-noon) and Cardiff on March 7 (10-11am).
Constable, who is seeking entries from Welsh PGA members, said: “I am waiting for conformation of venues for two other fixtures. The last strokeplay event is likely to be the championship in early April and there will also be a qualifier for the Graham Poor Matchplay.”
Adam Constable, twice winner of the Young Welsh Professional Championship, is behind the project.
The Cardiff assistant is organising a series of medals events for the early part of this year.
"We are delighted to be playing our part in this revival," said Ashburnham club manager Huw Morgan.
"It's great to see the professionals from different clubs in Wales getting together and playing quality courses."
The first event is at Ashburnham Golf Club on February 6 (tee-off from 10.30-11.30am), followed by a visit to Tenby on February 20 (10.48am-noon) and Cardiff on March 7 (10-11am).
Constable, who is seeking entries from Welsh PGA members, said: “I am waiting for conformation of venues for two other fixtures. The last strokeplay event is likely to be the championship in early April and there will also be a qualifier for the Graham Poor Matchplay.”
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Order of Merit joy for the Juniors
This follows a series of outstanding performances in this year’s Order of Merit events up to and including the Dyfed Junior Championships which were held in Borth and Ynyslas.
Star performers included -
Ben Thomas, Dyfed Junior Champion Nett Winner, with 36 Hole Nett Aggregate of 126 (64 and 62).
Jake Griffiths, Runner Up, Dyfed Junior Championships, with 36 Hole Gross Aggregate of 144 (70 & 73).
Elliot Anderson, third place, 2011 Dyfed Junior Individual Order of Merit.
Ashburnham club manager Huw Morgan said he was delighted with the success of the Junior Team.
“At The Ashburnham and we are working very hard to encourage the next generation of golfers and it is splendid to see so many youngsters enjoying their sport and doing so very well in junior competitions.
“I know that the members of the club are particularly proud of the achievements of the junior players and would like to wish them every success for 2012.”
Saturday, 30 July 2011
Ashburnham star Nia heads for Scotland
By any standards, it’s been quite a year for the Ashburnham Golf Club’s teenage golf star Nia Greville.At just 15, she has chalked up a Welsh title win, represented Wales in the European Championships in Sardinia and she is now heading north to compete in the Home Internationals in Scotland.
In the middle of it all, she is putting her mind to completing 12 GSCE Level exams, anxiously awaiting the results of half of them later this month.
“Yes, it’s been quite a year,” the modest Ysgol y Strade, Llanelli, pupil said as she took time out from a practice round at the Ashburnham Championship Links.
“The golf has gone really well and I am lucky that it’s been both a busy and successful year.”
In May, Nia won the Welsh Girls Under-16 Championship at Royal St David's Golf Club, Harlech.
In July, she joined the Wales team in the European Girls Under-18 Team Championships in Sardinia.
This week, she will be proudly wearing the Wales blazer once again as the Girls Home International Matches get underway at Gullane on Wednesday.
The Wales team includes the talented North Walian Amy Boulden.
That event starts on Wednesday, when Wales face England and they will be looking to gain revenge for the 9-0 whitewash they suffered in the corresponding fixture last year.
Wales play Ireland on Thursday and wrap up the series against Scotland on Friday.
The Gullane Golf Club in East Lothian offers championship quality links golf courses with dramatic views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh and Fife. The Home Internationals take place on the Gullane No2 course.
Playing on a links course should suit Nia just fine as she spends her time practicing on the glorious links at Ashburnham.
“This is a lovely course,” Nia said before teeing off on another practice round. “I’ve been playing here since I was about eight years old, so I know the place pretty well.”
Nia, who plays off a Handicap of 6, is undecided about whether to continue her golfing career at a more senior level.
“For now, it’s an enjoyable hobby and I think I’ll leave it at that while I’m in the middle of my exams and all my school work. I’m really enjoying the challenge of playing golf at an international level. I’m very proud to represent Wales and enjoying every minute of it. I just hope I can make a great contribution to the Wales team in the international matches.”
The Home Internationals will feature foursomes games in the morning before singles in the afternoon.
Ashburnham club secretary Huw Morgan said: “We are very proud of our junior golfers here at The Ashburnham and we are working very hard to encourage the next generation of golfers.
“All of us here at the club are very proud of Nia’s achievements this year and we wish all the very best on her trip to Scotland”
Nia comes from one of Llanelli’s most famous sporting families. Her father, Simon Greville, played for Llanelli Scarlets, and her grandfather is Handel Greville, a Welsh rugby international and a Scarlets legend who was once chairman and president of the club.
For further information about The Ashburnham Golf Club, contact –
The Clubhouse, Cliffe Terrace, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, SA16 0HN
Tel:01554 832269
Fax:01554 836974
Email:admin@ashgolf.co.uk
Website - http://www.ashburnhamgolfclub.co.uk
Nia and Ashburnham Club Captain Tony Washer.
In the middle of it all, she is putting her mind to completing 12 GSCE Level exams, anxiously awaiting the results of half of them later this month.
“Yes, it’s been quite a year,” the modest Ysgol y Strade, Llanelli, pupil said as she took time out from a practice round at the Ashburnham Championship Links.
“The golf has gone really well and I am lucky that it’s been both a busy and successful year.”
In May, Nia won the Welsh Girls Under-16 Championship at Royal St David's Golf Club, Harlech.
In July, she joined the Wales team in the European Girls Under-18 Team Championships in Sardinia.
This week, she will be proudly wearing the Wales blazer once again as the Girls Home International Matches get underway at Gullane on Wednesday.
The Wales team includes the talented North Walian Amy Boulden.
That event starts on Wednesday, when Wales face England and they will be looking to gain revenge for the 9-0 whitewash they suffered in the corresponding fixture last year.
Wales play Ireland on Thursday and wrap up the series against Scotland on Friday.
The Gullane Golf Club in East Lothian offers championship quality links golf courses with dramatic views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh and Fife. The Home Internationals take place on the Gullane No2 course.
Playing on a links course should suit Nia just fine as she spends her time practicing on the glorious links at Ashburnham.
“This is a lovely course,” Nia said before teeing off on another practice round. “I’ve been playing here since I was about eight years old, so I know the place pretty well.”
Nia, who plays off a Handicap of 6, is undecided about whether to continue her golfing career at a more senior level.
“For now, it’s an enjoyable hobby and I think I’ll leave it at that while I’m in the middle of my exams and all my school work. I’m really enjoying the challenge of playing golf at an international level. I’m very proud to represent Wales and enjoying every minute of it. I just hope I can make a great contribution to the Wales team in the international matches.”
The Home Internationals will feature foursomes games in the morning before singles in the afternoon.
Ashburnham club secretary Huw Morgan said: “We are very proud of our junior golfers here at The Ashburnham and we are working very hard to encourage the next generation of golfers.
“All of us here at the club are very proud of Nia’s achievements this year and we wish all the very best on her trip to Scotland”
Nia comes from one of Llanelli’s most famous sporting families. Her father, Simon Greville, played for Llanelli Scarlets, and her grandfather is Handel Greville, a Welsh rugby international and a Scarlets legend who was once chairman and president of the club.
For further information about The Ashburnham Golf Club, contact –
The Clubhouse, Cliffe Terrace, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, SA16 0HN
Tel:01554 832269
Fax:01554 836974
Email:admin@ashgolf.co.uk
Website - http://www.ashburnhamgolfclub.co.uk
Nia and Ashburnham Club Captain Tony Washer.
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