Unfortunately I have received a message from Priskilly Golf club , that they will be withdrawing from all league activity this year. Although disappointing, we respect the decision and wish them a successful domestic summer , and hope to see them back in 2022.
In light of this , there maybe some need to look at the groups below.
I will keep you updated.
Firstly, I hope you are all well, and despite this recent surge in Covid-19 over the winter months and the closure once again of our Golf clubs , chomping at the bit to get back playing golf this summer.
Back in November the committee and all the Rabbit Captains were invited to take part in a very simplified AGM .
The only two Items on the agenda were , should the 2021 Rabbits season go ahead, and secondly if so what format should be used, ( keeping in mind there maybe continued restrictions impacting on play – that may need to be factored in at a later date).
There were several options suggested , but the winner was that Tenby suggestion which is as follows-
A Champions League style Group and Knockout structure for this year only.This is to reduce travel and sharing of transport, and decreasing the risk of cancellation if certain counties re enter lockdown etc.
This will be reviewed at next years AGM. The Leagues are as follows –
Group A – Ashburnham, Glyn Abbey, Glynhir, Garnant
Group B- Carmarthen, Tenby, Haverfordwest
Group C – Priskilly, Milford Haven, South Pembs
Group D – Cwmrhydneuadd, Aberystwyth, Penrhos
The winners of each group will enter the Cup Semi Finals. The second place teams in each group will enter the knockout Shield, and The 3rd place teams will enter the knock out Bowl.
Fixtures will be played home and away. Using the same scoring system as previous years. The aim is that All Group fixtures must have taken place by the end of July.
The aim is to have the Semi finals in August and Finals in late August/ early September.
The number of pairs this year will be fixed to 6 . This ensures a competitive match at all times.
The hope is that the knockouts will be held at neutral venues (restrictions allowing).
The draw for the knockouts will be made on the evening of the last Sunday of July for each semi final and the neutral venues decided on the clubs participating. ( Can I request clubs interested in being neutral venues contact me ).
A finals Weekend / Day will be held to host the finalists from the , proposed to be at Glyn Abbey, but this can be altered to suit restrictions and teams that make the finals.
Food provision post match is not a prerequisite to any match taking place this year. If it is able to be provided in a safe and responsible way then it should be offered.
Due to the position that we find ourselves in , and wanting to put on the best experience possible, The Rabbits Open will be postponed again this year.
In light of the current situation , and with a view to abiding by the future guidelines on social distancing, travel and general player welfare, we as a committee have taken the hard decision to cancel the league for this year. this decision was not reached easily , but in the light of other team competitions being cancelled, I think it is the correct one.
Even if courses opened tomorrow, it would be nigh on impossible to fit all the fixtures in to the remaining season, and it is important that we support our own courses when they do open , ensuring their continued existence through this difficult period.
If things improve drastically by July / August it may be possible for us to arrange friendly matches between local courses. Please feel free to contact me for details at that stage.
Glyn Abbey have also taken the difficult decision to defer this years Rabbits Open until 2021, when hopefully they can put on an event worthy of the return of Rabbits golf.
The most important thing to remember is that we all stay safe and well through this , and we can all return next year for some fun on the golf course with friends from all over the three counties.
regards to all
Rhys Jones – Three Counties Summer League Secretery
Due to the COVID 19 outbreak, it has been decided that all fixtures in March and April are Postponed.
We as a committee will review again towards the end of April, on the way forward . If we are over the worst we have several options, including rearranging fixtures into the Month of October, or awarding halves to all matches planned during these two months; However, if things are not improving, then we may decide to void the league for the year ( but let’s hope it doesn’t come to that).
Most importantly I hope you all stay safe and well over the next few months.
Only 3 months until the start of the season……. Good to see that Cwmrhydneuadd are able to play again this season, and we are looking forward to welcoming you Glyn Abbey on July 4th for the Rabbits Open.
Unfortunately due to GDPR, I can no longer post contact details for Club Captains etc . Moving forward if you contact me by email, I will endeavour to put you in contact with the relevant individual or club.
This is the best I can come up with , having not recieved definitive results for the following fixtures
Aberystwyth v Glyn Abbey , Garnant v Cwmrhydneuadd, Haverfordwest v Cwmrhydneuadd.
Three Counties Summer League AGM
2019 AGM Agenda
1. President’s Welcoming Address and Report.
2. Apologies for Absentee Clubs or individuals.
3. Minutes of the 2018 A.G.M.
4. Matters Arising.
5. Chairman’s Report.
6. Secretary’s Report.
7. Nominations and Appointment of Executive Committee.
The President nomination is Mr. Derek Coles Of Haverfordwest Golf Club.
The Vice President:- Mr Mark Edwards of Tenby Golf Club.
The Chairman:- Mr TBD from Glyn Abbey Golf Club
The Secretary:-Mr Rhys Jones of Glyn Abbey Golf Club
Ad Hoc Members -Mr Bill Beynon, Tenby Golf Club
8. New Chairman’s Address.
9. Committee & Member Club Proposals.
10. Any Other Business.
11. Close Meeting.
Club and Committee Proposals
Proposed by Ashburnham, seconded by Penrhos
The existing rule reads:
f) The tees to be used for the match shall be specified by the home Captain. Ladies will abide by the rules of play for that that day as set by the home captain. The stroke index will be taken relevant to the male tees in play.(AGM 2017)
My proposed rule:
f) All matches shall be played from ‘yellow’ (general play) tees. All players will play from the same tees and abide by stroke index for that tee.
The date of tha AGM is above. If you have a proposal to put forward for discussion, please could you email it to me at rhys222@gmail.com by October 13th , including which club is seconding the proposal.
Tenby are the 2019 Three Counties summer league championship. Well done to all involved.
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