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 11.

Seniors captain, Alan Draper, 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.

Jim Dunlop was Golfer of the Year.

Ken Mar Salver winner (Past Captain’s 18-hole) was Bill Dick and Ken Mar Tankard winner (Past Captains nine-hole) was Tom Pettier.

Chris Horgan Trophy – Jim Dunlop; John Baird Trophy – George Crabbe; Wednesday Wizards (Nine holes countback) – John Hooper; Wednesday Wizards (18 holes BB9) - Steve Gidley; Gerry Mannell Trophy – Alan Draper; Colin Smith Trophy – Andrew Gibson; Niblick – Peter Caston; Jack Painting Memorial – Denis Conibear; Albert Midsummer Cup – Peter Caston; Joe Liversage - Andrew Gilg and Brian Kelly.

Alan Ruddock Trophy – Hugh Fernyhough; Alan Ruddock Trophy Winner over 70) - Dave Warren; Don McRea Trophy – Alan Willey; Captain’s Cup – Tom Long; Phil Ollis Trophy – Tom Berry; Mike Dunk Trophy – Andy Gibson; Grandad’s Trophy – David Jordan.

David Moss Vase – Peter Caston; Hip Hooray – Tom Long, Eclectic – Jim Dunlop.

Pentathlon – Bill Dick, Brian Kelly and Graham Cox.

Seniors Champ 1 - Tom Long, 2 Peter Caston, 3 Bill Dick.

Singles Knockout – Gerry Hodder; Singles Plate Knockout – Alan Matthews; Pairs Knockout – Herbie Smith and Bill Dick.

Medal winners Division One – Peter Russell, Brian Williams, Simon Mannell, Jim Dunlop, John Dean and Frank Sanders.

Medal winners cup - David Cousins.

Medal winners Division Two – David Cousins, Rick Eidam, Graham Cox, Ronald Clark, Brian Johnston and Cedric Chapple.