ONLY 30 members braved the wet, cold and windy weather to contest the men’s Sunday competition at Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club, writes Peter Crowter.

The format for the weekend event was a three-man team Stableford with the best two scores to count.

The winning trio by the considerable margin of seven points was Dave Franks (10), Pete Marshall (9) and Nick Jones (15) with 69 points.

Runners-up were Stuart Gay (22), Ian Pincombe (25) and Howard Mills (18).

In third place were Malcolm Young (24), Richard Parry (19) and Nathan Dunford (19).

Veterans’ Section

THE weather relented for the Thursday competition and 43 members turned out for the second round of the Winter Shield.

Once again, members competed in a 16-hole Stableford.

It was another close competition for the veterans but the top score of the day came from Division One where Brian Fearon carded 33 points.

The second highest score of the day also came from the top division with Ray Southcombe taking the runner-up spot with a score of 32 points.

The top three players in Division Two all came in with 31 points on their cards but, after countback, Dave Cotgrove emerged as the winner.

RESULTS

Division One: 1 Brian Fearon (13) 33 points, 2 Ray Southcombe (16) 32, 3 Howard Bonfield (16) 30, 4 Dougie Howells (19) 29.

Division Two: 1 (acb) Dave Cotgrove (27) 31, 2 (acb) John Pitchford (23) 31, 3 Malcolm Peach (21) 31, 4 Roy Mathisen (23) 30.

Ladies’ Section

THERE was a reversal of fortunes this week as Saturday was dry and the ladies enjoyed a 16-hole Stableford in warmer weather, writes Di Neal.

Pat Baldwin took first place with 25 points, while Avril Brown was second (23pts).

Two points further back in third position was Carole Brown (21pts).

Tuesday’s forecast was horrendous with gale force winds and heavy rain the order of the day so play was curtailed.

BRIDPORT & West Dorset Golf Club’s junior section held their AGM and presentation event.

Tom Hunt was elected junior captain for 2016 and was also the big winner on the night, collecting five trophies.

ROLL OF HONOUR

Winter Cup: Tom Hunt

Nett Order of Merit: Tom Hunt

Gross Order of Merit: Tom Hunt

Sanctuary Bowl: Josh Wilkinson

Pickering Cup: Tom Hunt

Captain’s Shield: Tom Hunt

Mike Corfield Cup: Patrick Harper

Player of the Year: Mannie Wellman

Certificates from David Parsons’ junior coaching programme were also presented by Graham Blunden, chairman of the board of directors, to the following recipients;

Yellow Level: Joseph Courtney-Gleeson, Dylan Nolan, Harry Nolan, Henry Rawles, Arthur Coomb-Smith, Tom Eve, Spencer Coatsworth

Green Level: Jack Bartlett, Jack Buckland

Bronze Level: Josh Wilkinson, Cameron Cumpstone, Jacob Cumpstone, Freddie Pearce, Ella Cousins, William Caplen and Wyatt Sibley

Silver Level: Mannie Wellman, Jay Collins

Junior classes begin again on Saturday, March 12 (1.30pm-2.30pm) and are open to all beginners and improvers.

Telephone 01308 421491 for further information.