OKEHAMPTON Golf Club's Christmas medal was played on Saturday December 23 and produced a good field with everyone enjoying the unusual format.

Results: Division 1 winner, John Leonard, front 9, 32, back 9, 20pts, total 12; division 2, John Tolley, front 9, 31, back 9, 18pts, total 13; division 3, Roy Harrington, front 9, 31, back 9, 18pts, total 13.

Since Christmas, as soon as the snow cleared the course was ready for play and a three ball team event was held on Saturday January 6. Results: 1, John Tolley, Kevin Cornwall and Colin Cornwall 72pts; 2 Steve Blackmuir, Ian Radnor and Paul Reynolds 71pts; 3, Michael Cooper, Adam Cook and Phil Martin 71pts.

The course at Okehampton is nearly always playable and special winter rates are now in operation for visitors. Phone 01837 52113.

Due to the icy conditions a reduced course of 12 holes was open on Saturday for a four-ball better ball competition.

The weather was sunny and all the golfers enjoyed the day's fun.

The winners with 29 points were Norman Davey and Dave Shilston. Runners-up spot went to Martin Aggett and Mike Charlesworth.