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 Monday, March 2.

Seniors captain, Jim Enright, 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.

The Golf Club membership is open to all ages, male and female, including juniors.

They will enjoy the full facilities that Downes Crediton Golf Club has to offer.

Jim Dunlop was Golfer of the Year.

Ken Mar Salver winner (Past Captain’s 18-hole) was Ed Copp and Ken Mar Tankard winner (Past Captains nine-hole) was Tom Pettifer.

Chris Horgan Trophy – Andy Gibson; John Baird Trophy – Graham Jones; Wednesday Wizards (Nine holes countback) – Paul Fricker; Wednesday Wizards (18 holes BB9) - Paul Fricker; Gerry Mannell Trophy – Graham Pateman; Colin Smith Trophy – Peter Stunell; Niblick – Peter Blinkhorn; Jack Painting Memorial – Cyril Dawes; Albert Midsummer Cup – Colin Baker; Joe Liversage - Mike Palmer and John Hooper.

Alan Ruddock Trophy – Andrew Chandler; Don McRea Trophy – James Downing; Captain’s Cup – Roger Gratton; Phil Ollis Trophy – Peter Stunell; Mike Dunk Trophy – Dave Vowden; Grandad’s Trophy – Ken Legassick.

David Moss Vase – Peter Blinkhorn; Hip Hooray – Martin Howe: Mick Thompson trophy - John Warren; Eclectic – Richard Wilson.

Pentathlon – Frank Sanders, Rick Eidam and John Cann.

Seniors Champ 1 - Peter Russell, 2 Brian Williams, 3 Robert Dobson.

Singles Knockout – Alan Matthews; Singles Plate Knockout – Peter Johnson; Pairs Knockout – John Warren and Ed Copp.

Medal winners Division One – Martin Howe, Jim Kenshole, Frank Sanders, James Downing, Jerry Hodder and Simon Mannell.

Medal winners Division Two – Paul Dorothy, Andrew Chandler, Brian Johnston, Robin Tooze, Tom Pettifer and Chris Vercoe.

Medal winners cup - Tom Pettifer.

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