THE Senior Section at Downes Crediton Golf Club is a thriving and active one.

It comprises those aged 60 plus years and this group of golfers make up more than 40 per cent of the club membership.

Seniors’ day at Downes Crediton is Monday, when competitions are played, with the first tee reserved from around 8am up until 12 noon, depending on the number of entries.

Medal competitions take place from April to October.

On those Mondays when there is no specific competition scheduled, an individual roll-up qualifying stableford takes place.

Seniors may, of course, enter all other club competitions, should they wish to do so.

In regard to the club, a Seniors team plays friendly matches, both home and away, against some 15 other clubs.

Everyone is eligible to play in the team.

In addition to excellent golf, the senior section has a splendid social side.

There is a roll-up every Wednesday and Friday, which is organised within the group and starts at around 9.30am.

The seniors enjoy almost unrestricted access to the course for their roll-ups on these two days but clearly give way to society bookings or golfers paying green fees.

A pre-season dinner is included in the calendar to welcome in both the new golfing year and also new members, with a more formal dinner at the end of the season when competition prizes are presented.

The formal end of season dinner and presentation of prizes took place on Friday, January 12.

Seniors captain, Bill Dick, presented the awards and congratulated all the medal and trophy winners.

He also paid tribute to the green staff for producing perfect conditions for play throughout the year.

Colin Parr was Golfer of the Year and Mick Thompson winner.

Ken Mar Salver winner (Past Captains 18-hole) was Paul Fricker and Ken Mar Tankard winner (Past Captains nine-hole), Geoff Wollacott.

Chris Horgan Trophy – Herbie Smith; John Baird Trophy – Mike Charnock; Wednesday Wizards (Nine holes countback) – David Jordan; Wednesday Wizards (18 holes BB9) - Ian Pring; Gerry Mannell Trophy – Wally Phillips; Colin Smith Trophy – Richard Eagles; Niblick – Richard Tompkins; Jack Painting Memorial – Peter Caston; Albert Midsummer Cup – Simon Mannell; Joe Liversage - John Essery and John Hooper.

Alan Ruddock Trophy – David Moss; Don McRea Trophy – Jim Dunlop; Captain’s Cup – Rick Eidam; Phil Ollis Trophy – Quin Payne-Cook; Mike Dunk Trophy – John Dean; Grandad’s Trophy – Robin Tooze.

David Moss Vase – Frank Morrell; Hip Hooray – Paul Willcocks, Eclectic – Rick Eidam.

Pentathlon – Graham Cox, Keith Ham and Bill Dick.

Seniors Champ 1 - Tom Long, 2 Graham Pateman, 3 Joe Hull.

Seniors Open – Frank Sanders and Graham Jones; Singles Knockout – Richard Tompkins; Singles Plate Knockout – Herbie Smith; Pairs Knockout – Mike Charnock and Bill Dick.

Medal winners Division One – Jim Dunlop, Gerry Hodder (2), Simon Mannell, Frank Sanders and Martin Howe.

Medal winners cup Division One – Frank Sanders.

Medal winners Division Two – David Cousins (2), Peter Johnson, George Crabbe, Paul Willcocks and Paul Dorothy.

Medal Winners cup Division Two – Jim Dunlop.

Alan Quick