Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club, 21st – 24th August

A return to a former Cornish venue at Lanhydrock, saw 14 participants enjoy 4 days of reasonably clement weather.

Day one saw the defending Craston team take on the other – perhaps now to be know as – Harris team.

In the 4 BBB matches Derek led the way with Bruce Mercer beating the Davids Scott/Wain.

Late arriver and morning winner at Bigbury, Chris Wain teamed up with Sue Scott to overcome Paul Needle and new boy Steve Smith.

Lastly the 3 of Laura Craston, Steve Mulford & Martin Sykes with 77 points overcame Peter Harris Phil Reay & Jane Wain who scored 72 leaving Derek’s team with a 1 point lead in the event.

Spot prizes were gained by Dave Scott for NTP on hole 11 and Steve S open hole 15.

NTP in 2 went to Steve S on hole 8. 

Longest Drives on hole 18 went to Chris Wain & Laura Craston.

A delayed start to the St Mellion Open Championship on the Monday, saw the majority of the field scoring a respectable range of points between 25 & 33. However, the standout performance came from Chris Wain with a gross 72 and 41 points.

Runner up on 33 points and countback was Dave Scott, followed by Bruce Mercer on 33 with 19 points out and a few left behind on the last three holes.

Chris took NTP @ 11 NTP in 3 (sponsored by Paul Needle) at the 4th and longest drive on the 18th.

Laura repeated her ladies Longest drive and other spot prizes were Derek with NTP on 15th & Peter NTP in 2 on the 1st.

With no 2s recorded on the first day Chris’ effort on the 6th, Derek’s on the 15th and Sue Scott’s on the difficult 17th shared the pot.

In the much missed absence of Trina and Reg the presentation honours were undertaken by previous winner Dave Scott.

Tuesday brought a resumption to the team event with guests Gangy and Paul East joining us.

Results went as follows:

Derek & Laura Craston lost to Chris Wain (&Phil)

Paul Needle & Martin Sykes beat David Wain & Gangy 3/2

Steve Smith & Paul East halved with Peter Harris & Sue Scott

Bruce Mercer & Steve Mulford halved with Dave Scott & Jane Wain

Chris swept the spot prizes – NTP on the 6th & 11th, NTP in 2 on the 14th and LD on the18th. 

He also carded two 2s (6th & par 4 16th) leaving Sue Scott to claim the ladies LD.

Wednesday saw a revisit to much loved Looe for the singles to conclude the team event with the Craston team one point to the good.

Jane Wain shot off first and evened the match with a 4 & 3 win over Gangy

Order, however, was restored with Steve Smith beating David Wain 4 & 3 and Derek overcoming Sue.

Laura then lost to Peter and Martin to Phil leaving all on the last pairings.

With Paul Needle overcoming the injured Dave Scott all came down to “sacrifical lamb” Steve Mulford against the new champion (and very much in-form) golfer. In the late arriving torrential rain Steve managed a half to retain the team trophy.

With regards to spot prizes, Chris stepped back and they were awarded as follows:

Steve Smith NTP 1st

Phil Reay NTP 12th

Gangy NTP in 2 6th

Gangy & Jane LD 10th

Finally, there were 2s recorded for Phil & Derek.