AS winter approaches, we take a look back at some of the summer competitions held at Borth & Ynyslas Golf Club.

Stewards Cup - Mixed Greensome: This mixed competition was played with 13 pairs entering. The course was in excellent condition following the long spell of dry weather which produced some exceptional scores.

Captain Jane Miller and her husband Patrick won with 47 points.

Results: 1, Jane and Patrick Miller - 47pts; 2, Anna Hubbard and Jeff Evans - 46pts; 3, Helen Lewis and Nick Downing - 44pts

Ashley Jones Mixed Foursomes: Because of a busy September schedule there were only eight pairs in the competition thi. Another lovely day in September with Rhian Raw Rees and Alan Shaw victorious with 38 points.

Results: 1, Rhian Raw Rees and Alan Shaw - 38pts; 2, Angharad Basnett and Nathan Perkins - 36pts; 3, Steve and Mary McDowall - 35pts

Barbara Reece and Dylan Raw Rees won the Walker Cup presented by Captain Jane Miller
Barbara Reece and Dylan Raw Rees won the Walker Cup presented by Captain Jane Miller (Borth & Ynyslas GC)

Walker Cup Mixed Foursomes: An August Bank Holiday competition normally but not this year because of the wet conditions on the day. The competition was rearranged in October, but the weather wasn’t kind again . Twelve pairs played with Barbara Reece and Dylan Raw Rees winning.

Results: 1, Barbara Reece and Dylan Raw Rees - 34pts; 2, Esther Prytherch and Rhodri Edwards - 31pts; 3, Anne Morris and Simon Bentley - 31pts

Helen Lewis and Nick Downing won the Deulwyn Morgan Mixed Knockout presented by Nans Morgan
Helen Lewis and Nick Downing won the Deulwyn Morgan Mixed Knockout presented by Nans Morgan (Borth & Ynyslas GC)

Deulwyn Morgan Mixed Foursomes Knockout: A popular knockout competition played over the summer months with 23 pairs in the draw.

After four rounds and reaching the semi finals, Helen Lewis and Nick Downing beat Barbara Reece and Dylan Raw Rees, while Jane Raw Rees and Geraint Evans beat Simon Bentley and Anne Morris.

On to the final, Helen and Nick came through to win the trophy in a close and competitive match held in very tricky conditions in October.

The trophy was presented to the winners by Nans Morgan,