DOWNES Crediton Golf Club Seniors played a two-scores-to-count-three-player team Medalford on Monday, November 7.

Winning, with a front nine medal score of 66 and a back nine stableford score of 42 for a fine 10 under par total of 24, were the trio of Rob Dobson, Joe Hull and Peter Russell. One point adrift in second place were Andrew Gilg, Alan Draper and Brian Kelly scoring 25, with David Lee, Colin Parr and Jim Kenshole third with a 26 points total.

Downes ladies had a day of friendly Matchplay golf on Thursday, November 10 where they were practicing with next year’s inter-club matches in mind.

After a night of heavy rain the Downes course was still in excellent condition on Saturday, November 12 and the competitors scores confirmed this as they competed in their Christmas Poultry Stableford.

Top score of the day was posted by Neil Bishop whose massive 45 points finished two clear of his nearest challenger.

This also gave Neil victory in Division Two by six points over Sam Dyne (39 pts) with Champions Trophy winner, Richard Dyer, third also scoring 39 points.

Winner of Division One was the ever-consistent Simon Cartlidge who scored a fine 40 points off of his six handicap.

Second spot, and following on from his win on Monday with the seniors, was Peter Russell (39 pts) with Matt Davey third scoring 38 points.

Michael White scored an impressive 43 points to win Division Three by four points from three players all posting 39 points.

Those three players were separated by their back nine scores meaning Mark Cummins was second with Podge Edgecumbe third and Hobie Rendell fourth.

Barry Austin