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The National Governing Body for amateur golf in Wales ๐รช๐บ ๐ถ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐๐ฏ: ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ต๐๐๐น, ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ด๐๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ต๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ป, ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐ฑ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟโณ๏ธ
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Wales Golf has sent an open letter to the First Minister regarding the closure of golf courses in Wales. Please view our open letter here๐
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UPDATE: Today, Wales Golf has had a constructive meeting with Welsh Government officials, asking for clarity about the future re-opening of golf, including positive dialogue around golf being a sport for all whilst providing numerous benefits for general health and wellbeing.
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Hannah McAllister has been appointed the new CEO of Wales Golf ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟโณ๏ธ. Hannah will become one of the first female chief executives of a merged golf governing body in the world. Read the full article here๐
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Golf Courses to re-open in Wales from Monday 9th November ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟโณ๏ธ. Wales Golf are looking forward to welcoming golfers back to the fairways next week๐๏ธโโ๏ธ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ. Find out more๐
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The first formal review of the current level 4 restrictions is on 8th January where golf and other activities will be reviewed. Wales Golf will continue to promote golf as a sport which can be played safely under COVID-19 restrictions. Read here๐
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Wales Golf is looking forward to seeing golfers return to the fairways on Saturday 13th March๐๏ธโโ๏ธ๐๏ธโโ๏ธโณ๏ธ. Read the full statement here๐
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Following the Welsh Government announcement today, (10th July) Wales Golf is pleased to announce that from Monday 13th of July, 3 and 4 ball golf from different households is permitted โณ๏ธ. The full statement can be found here ๐
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๐CHAMPION๐ . Ffion Tynan becomes our 2022 Welsh Womenโs Amateur Champion ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐
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๐จUpdate๐จ. Three and four balls with golfers from multiple households can resume on the 26 Aprilโณ๏ธ. Find out more๐
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Brilliant performance by Walesโ Stephen Dodd in winning the Senior British Open at Sunningdale!!.
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๐WINNER๐. Caolan Burford wins the Welsh Men's Open Strokeplay at @AshburnhamGolf after a -3 final round. He becomes the first Welsh Winner in 9 years ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
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๐ presented and itโs official - @thearch1305 is the ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Amateur Champion! Have a listen to how he cal out on top this week @TenbyGolfClub ๐พ #WGchamps
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Brilliant dominant performance from Walesโ @amy_boulden in winning the Swiss Open her first @LETgolf win, great 64, -8 in final round!!.
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๐WINNER๐. Callum Hook ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ of Pyle and Kenfig Golf Club wins the Gareth Bale Championship at The Vale Resort finishing with a total of -2. #wgchamps
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We are disappointed that @fmwales was unable to relax the current โStay at homeโ regulations in today's update. We hope that golf and other outdoor sports will be able to return in some capacity following the next review on the 12th March. Full statement๐
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๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ TEAM WALES MAKE FLIGHT A ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ. Congratulations to our Welsh Ladies team, making Top Flight A on home soil for the first time in over 20 years @conwygolfclub ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
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Three and Four balls can return across Wales from Saturday 24th Aprilโณ๏ธ. This comes two days earlier than previously scheduled as regulations change to allow any 6 people to meet outdoors. Further information๐
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Following the First Ministers announcement, Wales Golf is seeking clarification from the Welsh Government and will be releasing an update later today
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We are pleased to announce from Saturday 17th July, the following Wales Golf Guidelines will change:. โณ๏ธFlagsticks can be removed.๐๏ธRakes can be returned to bunkers.๐๏ธOn-Course furnishings can be used.๐งโ๐คโ๐งBuggy sharing is allowed. Read the full update here ๐
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We have our new Ladies Amatuer Champion crowned and its Izzy Hopkins!!. Hear the thoughts of the 2021 winner in her first ever full Championship start!!. Fantastic achievement and well played Izzy! #WGchamps @BandCGolfClub @StPierreHotel
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Your 2019 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Team Champions!!. Congratulations @MountainAshGolf and look after our baby! ๐ @StPierreHotel #WGchamps
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๐ A champion is crowned ๐. After a Final Round 68 (-2) and a playoff hole, Milan Reed of @LongAshtonGolf is the 2023 Welsh Men's Open Strokeplay Champion ๐๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
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Wales Golf is celebrating becoming the first Welsh sport governing body to achieve the Advanced Level of the Equality Standard for Sport, the highest level given โณ๏ธ๐. More information is available here ๐
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6 years ago, Mike Jones lost his leg in a motorcycle accident. Today he played in our Welsh Seniorsโ Championship ๐โณ๏ธ . #EveryonesGameAnywhere
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๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟCongratulations๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ . Archie Davies, Luke Harries and James Ashfield lead #TeamWales to a T8 finish at the World Amateur Team Championships in France . Final Team Leaderboard ๐
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๐CHAMPION๐ . James Ashfield becomes our 2022 Welsh Menโs Amateur Champion ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐
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Shoot -10 for 54 holes @royalstdavidsgc and you deserve to be champion! Hear the thoughts of @lilymaygolf after she got her hands on the ๐ #WGchamps
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Congratulations Amy!.
๐ WINNING IN STYLE ๐. @amy_boulden fires the low round of the week 6โฃ4โฃ to win the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open on -17 & her first LET title. Massive congratulations Amy, let the celebrations begin ๐๐ป๐พ . #SwissLadiesOpen | #RaiseOurGame
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Itโs taken extra holes to separate @PennardGolfClub and @PandKGC but Tom Peetโs beautiful pitch and birdie ๐ฆ on the 3rd extra hole means that PYLE & KENFIG ARE THE WELSH TEAM CHAMPIONS!!! ๐ . A fitting way to win a brilliant final #WGChamps
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We are pleased to announce that the 2019 Wales Golf Tour Professional of the Year Award goes to. ๐Phil Price. Congratulations!. Read more๐
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Heโs led from start to finish @glamgolf and deservedly claimed the 2019 Youths Championship. @lukeharries59 is the CHAMPION! ๐๐ โณ๏ธ @TenbyGolfClub #WGchamps
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๐บ๐ฒCongratulations to @RhysEnoch1 on a fantastic tournament at the @usopengolf. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟWe're so proud of the way Rhys has development since leaving our #HighPerformance programme and how well he represented the country of Wales. Keep up the good work, Rhys!
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Top 10 World Team finish for Wales golfers is best for 16 years in the Eisenhower Trophy World Amateur Team Championships ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ. Read more๐
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Wales Golf Statement: .Latest guidance from Welsh Government on golf re-starting in Wales. Read more ๐
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Great junior work going on at @ParcGolfClub well done @BrianLeeGolf @JoeVickeryGolf @JoshMayoGolf on achieving the higher junior golf certificate.looking forward to a fantastic 2019.
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Ashfield makes Walker Cup Team! . Congratulations to James Ashfield who has been named in the 2023 Walker Cup Team ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฎ๐ช . 2-3 September, St Andrews Scotland
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Success in the shield for Newport!!. The 2019 winners, represented Callam Morris & Greg Baker claim a 3&1 win for @GolfNewport over @AberdareGC, to reclaim the historic Victory Shield!! ๐๐
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Dylan Baines has gone from lying in a hospital bed paralysed from the neck down, to winning in Portugal as part of the final event for this yearโs European Disability Golf Association schedule. Read the full article๐
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Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2018 Welsh Amateur Champion! ๐พ๐พ๐พ ๐ @wrexhamgolfclub @MachynysGC #WGchamps
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UPDATE: .Following the First Ministers announcement today (29th May) Wales Golf has received clarification from the Welsh Government and the following guidelines will come into effect from the 1st June 2020๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟโณ๏ธ. Read more๐
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๐CHAMPIONS๐ . Neath overturn defending champions Pyle and Kenfig to win the 2022 Menโs Welsh Team Championships ๐
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2021 Welsh Seniorsโ Champion Adrian Bragg from @radyrgolf ๐. A fantastic final round -1 70 was enough for Adrian to grab the title @AberdoveyGC ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ. Well played ๐
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Your 2019 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ U16 Champion ๐is @ConnorOwenGolf. Fantastic performance to finish on -9 and win by 12 shots ๐ฒ. What a ๐. #WGchamps #Walesgolf
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U16 Challange Match against @ScottishGolf is taking place today @RoyalTroonGC ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ. Good luck #TeamWales!
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2021 Welsh Amateur Champion Thomas Matthews ๐โณ๏ธ . Congratulations!
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83% of avid golfers identified that playing golf had a positive impact on their mental healthโณ๏ธ. Listen to our inclusive ambassador @Stew_Harris talk about how golf is vital for his mental health ๐ง โณ๏ธ. #ShareYourStory with us below๐. Read more here๐
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. @gracie_golf comes through a great final with @evsffi to claim the ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Ladies Am Plate @cradocgc - well done Gracie!! ๐ #WGchamps
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CHAMPION!! ๐ @lilymaygolf adds more silverware to her collection with a 4 shot victory @royalstdavidsgc - congrats Lily, our 2019 Ladies Open Strokeplay Champ ๐พ #WGchamps
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Congratulations to @RhysEnoch1 on his first win on the @Challenge_Tour a closing 68 gave him an 18 under par total for a 1 shot win in the D&D Slovakia Challenge.
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Congratulations to @Jack_davidson12 of @llanwerngolf for his Welsh Amateur of the Year Award ๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ.
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Work has commenced at @ParcGolfClub on a new state-of-the-art, fully inclusive Short Game Academyโณ๏ธ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ. The flagship facility will cater for all abilities from high-performance training through to inclusive coaching. Find out more๐
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Your 2021 Welsh Boys & Girls Champions ๐๐ . Congratulations Ffion & Sean ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
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๐จ New Champions Crowned๐จ. After conquering the elements at Porthmadog, Pyle & Kenfig have emerged victorious in a closely fought Final
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Well played @RhysEnoch1 brilliant 2nd rnd 66 @usopengolf to make the cut on the mark. He will play with former Masters champion Patrick Reed in third round
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We are pleased to announce that for the second year running, the 2019 Wales Golf Amateur of the Year Award goes to. ๐Archie Davies. Congratulations!. Read more ๐
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Congratulations @nigeledwards68 for his Lifetime Contribution to golf in Wales award ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐.
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Congratulations to all players selected for the 2018/19 Wales Golf Performance Programmes ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ๐๏ธโโ๏ธโณ๏ธ
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Congratulations to the players selected to represent Wales at the 2021 Boys and Girls Home International matches โณ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
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Our first award of the day goes to Matt Parsley from Conwy Golf Club. Matt, wins the inaugural Welsh Club Manager of the Year supported by the GCMA. Congratulations | Llongyfarchiadu
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After a long illness Holyheadโs Dave McLean sadly passed away over the weekend. One of Walesโ most capped & successful amateur golfers he was twice Welsh Amateur Champ & twice Welsh Stroke Play Champ. Sincere condolences to his family & friends. RIP Mac fine golfer, great bloke.
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Richard Dixon is to step down as chief executive of Wales Golf this summer, after 30 years at the top of the game in Wales๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟโณ๏ธ. โIt has been great to be involved in Welsh Golf and top have seen so many positive developments over that time" . Read more๐
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Congratulations to the players selected to represent Wales at the 2021 European Ladies Team Championship โณ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
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Team Wales is ready for the European Team Championships!. The Ladiesโ team are playing at Conwy Golf Club๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ.The Boyโs team are playing at St Leon Rot Golf Club๐ฉ๐ช.The Menโs team are playing at Royal St. Georges Golf Club๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ. Follow the updates here ๐๐ผ
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๐WINNERS๐. Caolan Burford and Gracie Mayo are our 2022 Welsh Boysโ & Girlsโ Champions!
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Inclusive Short Game Academy - Opening Soonโณ๏ธ. With thanks to @RandA, @sportwales and @ParcGolfClub ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ. Constructed by @SWGreensUK
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What a day for two Dragons!. A great achievement for both @Jack_davidson12 and @RhysEnoch1! . Both players have qualified through @DPWTQSchool and will join @stu_manley on the @DPWorldTour next year! . Cyflawniad gwych, da iawn!. Great achievement, well done! . ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
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2 and a half club wind, 7000 yards and your National Amateur Championship. A 64 from @thearch1305 @MachynysGC might just be one of the best rounds youโd ever see! ๐๐๐ #WGchamps
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Fantastic guidance for all our Clubs and Members from the @RandA, @ThePGA, @GCMAUK and @BIGGALtd ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ. By following these guidelines, you are able to play golf sensibly and safely in the fresh air and get exerciseโณ๏ธ. #COVID2019
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The moment @Jack_davidson12 claimed the Welsh Amateur Championship ๐๐๐ @AberdoveyGC Very well played Jack! #GUWChamps
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Congratulations James Ashfield and Archie Davies who have been selected for the GB&I Walker Cup Squad ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ.
Today we have announced a squad of 19 players who are in contention for selection in the Great Britain and Ireland team to play the United States of America in the 49th Walker Cup at St Andrews ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฎ๐ช๐บ๐ธ. Find out who they are here ๐
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Former Walker Cup captain Andrew Ingram is to take over as the next President of Wales Golf, capping more than 30 years of involvement in the game in Wales and internationally. Read More๐
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The opening ceremony is now over and the Menโs Home internationals are officially open @conwygolfclub . Best of luck to @GUIGolf @EnglandGolf @wales_golf and @ScottishGolf who will do battle over the next 3 days. #WGchamps #HomeInts
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๐ Champions๐. Our hosts, @morlaiscastlegc beat a strong field to win the 2024 Welsh Menโs Team Championship!. Congratulations!
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๐ A champion is crowned ๐. After a final round 70 (-1) and a two hole playoff we have crowned a new ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Men's Seniors Champion ๐. Congratulations to Gwyn Jones of @radyrgolf on adding his name to the trophy ๐. View the full results here ๐
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๐จ Hole in One Alert ๐จ. Congratulations to @AshburnhamGolf Junior Demi Joinson who had a hole in one at todayโs Ping Junior Tour Event at @ParcGolfClub . โณ๏ธ 8th Hole.๐๏ธโโ๏ธ 7-iron
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NEWS: Wales Golf Shows Support for Clubs ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟโณ๏ธ. Wales Golf is giving clubs a five-month holiday in affiliation fees to help them cope with the massive uncertainties caused by the Coronavirus crisis. Read more ๐
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Congratulations @amy_boulden ๐. A great win at @LETgolf Final Stage Qualifying @LaMangaClub ๐. Fantastic start to 2020!. #LETTourSchool.
๐ฅ Finishing in style ๐ฅ . @amy_boulden birdies the 18th hole & wins Final Stage Qualifying on -10. Congratulations Amy ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป. #LETTourSchool @LaMangaClub
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Following the First Ministers announcement, Wales Golf and @ThePGA will be releasing a further update to later today regarding:. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟRetail.๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟDriving Ranges .๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟCustom Fit .๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟPlus More
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STATEMENT: .Following recent Government announcements, please see the statement below issued jointly by UK golf bodies . Read the full statement๐
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Congratulations to the following players who have been selected to represent Wales in the upcoming Men's European Team Championships and European Young Masters ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ. Find out more๐
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Practice rounds complete for Wales Ladies Team at European Championships at the magnificent Royal Co. Down in Northern Ireland! #TeamWales
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Golf is good for @GarethBale11 ๐ซถ. From de-stressing, to socialising & getting those steps in! .Gareth Bale joins the #GolfisGood campaign, encouraging people to play more golf for their health and wellbeingโณ๏ธ. All the info you need to get back to #golf ๐
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๐ Inclusive Short Game Academy @ParcGolfClub ๐. โ๏ธ Opened 14th May 2021 . Supported by @sportwales, @RandA .Constructed by @SWGreensUK
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ACE! Moment of magic for @ShaunHarpin12 as he finds the target ๐ฏ on the 6th @TenbyGolfClub ๐พ๐พ #WGchamps #holeinone
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Our PING Female Amateur Golfer of the Year is Gracie Mayo. Although unable to attend today, she has sent us video messages from college in the USA. Congratulations! | Llongyfarchiadu!
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Alex Noran not the only one to shoot -10 this bank holiday weekend. @davidboote123 with a stunner in rd. 1 of us open qualifying #TeamWales
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@Jack_davidson12 of @llanwerngolf gets hold of the trophy ๐ and gives his thoughts on being Amateur Champion! @AberdoveyGC #GUWChamps
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๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟLlongyfarchiadau! | Congratulations! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ. The following players have been selected to represent Wales at the Home Internationals, 9th - 11th August 2023, at Machynys Golf Club, Wales. The Womenโs Home International Team selection will be announced on Wednesday 19th July at 2pm
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You may have seen the announcement that the @RandA Women's British Open will be coming to @Royal_Porthcawl in 2021. We are so proud to be hosting it in Wales and our congratulations go to all those involved in making it happen. It is fantastic news for the women's game #AIGWBO.
BREAKING NEWS: We are delighted to announce that #RoyalPorthcawl will host the 2021 Womenโs British Open ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ#AIGWBO @RandA @AIGWBO
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The new 2022 Welsh Girlsโ winner! . Hear what Gracie Mayo had to say after picking up the ๐
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Following the P.M.โs statement it is clear that golf clubs, courses & facilities must close with immediate effect. Keeping golf courses open is simply no longer compatible with gov policy which is designed to save lives in a time of national emergency. Statement to follow in a.m.
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