A FRESH appeal has been made by the family of a golfer who went missing 20 years ago on a seaside trip to West Wales.

James Nutley, who had worked as an assistant professional at Chepstow’s St Pierre course, was 25 when he disappeared in Tenby, on October 24, 2004, while on a golfing weekend with friends.

His family have now worked with the ‘Missing People’ charity to create an age-progressed image of how he may look today.

After a night out in the town, and drinks at the Prince of Wales on Upper Frog Street, James, was captured on CCTV walking back to the seafront Giltar Hotel shortly before midnight.

The following day, his driving licence, amongst other cards, were found on South Beach.

After 20 years of no significant leads in the search for James, his Caldicot-based parents have commissioned the age-progressed image of their son from forensic artist Tim Widden, in the hope someone might recognise a now 45-year-old James.

James is described as 6ft 2ins with blue eyes and brown hair, and he was last seen wearing a white top with blue sleeves and blue jeans.

James’ father Jeffrey said: “It is hanging over you all the time. We were thinking 'he'll turn up in a day or two' – 20 years later we're still thinking 'where is he?"

In 2006, a man who had ‘confessed’ to police that he had murdered James and thrown his body into the sea was jailed for two years after admitting he had made the story up.

The public can support the search by visiting James’ appeal on the Missing People website at www.missingpeople.org.uk

There, they can report sightings, download posters, and share his story widely on social media and in public spaces.

Missing People’s publicity officer, Ndella Senghore, said: “James, if you are reading this, please get in touch. You can call us on 116 000 or email [email protected]

“Our service is non-judgemental, confidential, and free. We just want to provide you with the support you need and help you to be safe.”

Sightings and information can also be given anonymously through the website.