DOWNES Crediton Seniors trophy presentation took place on Monday, August 9.

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 10am, when the draw for partners is made.

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.

Seniors captain, Peter Stunnell, 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.

Results were:

Chris Horgan Trophy – Roger Gratton; John Baird Trophy – Allan Barr; Niblick – David Rowell.

Jack Painting Memorial – Richard Wilson; Albert Midsummer Cup – Jim Dunlop; Joe Liversage - Richard Burston and Peter Bryan.

Alan Ruddock Trophy – Dave Fleming; Don McRea Trophy – Dave Fleming; Captain’s Cup – Peter Bryan; Phil Ollis Trophy – Gerry Hodder; Mike Dunk Trophy – John Rance; Grandad’s Trophy – John Rance.

David Moss Vase – Chris Theedom; Hip Hooray – Quin Payne-Cook; Poultry - Mike Thurston; Bill Dick Trophy - Ian Pring; Mick Thompson Trophy - Jim Dunlop.

Seniors Champ: 1 Martin Howe, 2 Gerry Hodder, 3 Richard Wilson. Seniors Open - Nick Staddon and Stuart Cowling.

Medal winners - July - Division One - Gerry Hodder; Division Two Colin Ray; October - Division One - Jim Dunlop; Division Two - Arthur Maghton.