DOWNES Crediton Golf Club Seniors competed in a three-player Team Medal with one score to count on Monday, November 27.

The tremendous winning score of nett 56 (14 under par) was posted by Joe Hull, John Rance and Peter Russell with the highlights of the round being three two’s, one of which came at the par four 12th hole.

Second place went to John Warren, Graham Browne and Simon Mannell, posting a nett 58, whose better back nine holes beat John Essery, John Cann and John Hooper (nett 58) into third place.

The ladies played a nine hole three clubs and a putter challenge on Thursday, November 30 with Fran Shrubsole showing great skill to score 18 points and take the win.

Doreen Warren and Penny Long both scored 16 points to finish second and third respectively.

On Saturday, December 2 Downes members congregated for a 9am Shotgun start to play a Team Texas Scramble which was open to all sections of the club.

The trio of Simon March, Charles Penwill and Gary Sharp took advantage of a golf course in superb condition to post a very impressive nett 63 to win by a clear three shots.

Second place went to Podge Edgecumbe, Wayne Moore and Tim Staite scoring a nett 66 whilst Di Botterill, Gerry Hodder and Alan Draper followed in third posting a nett 67.

Following the competition there was a great atmosphere in the clubhouse as winners from the previous three weeks Christmas Competitions were presented with their prizes.

Barry Austin