AUGUST has proved to be a rewarding month for one of Tavistock Golf Club?s juniors, Luke Wakley, featuring prominently in three competitions held during the month.
Last bank holiday Monday saw the annual President?s competition with a field of 152 playing on a fine but breezy day.
The course was in excellent condition, reflected in the scores. Both the men?s winner, Andy Coe, and the junior winner, Luke Wakley scoring 42 points. The ladies? winner was Sally Hills with 37 points.
There were 17 ?twos? scored, but given the wind direction and strength, none at the 14th!
Thanks go to the club president, Albert Rowse, for his support in providing the prizes for the day which will be presented at the annual presentation evening on Friday November 26.
The John Morris Trophy on August 14 was another close competition won again by Luke Wakley from Dan Lowe and David Young, all scoring net 65s, with Luke winning on the back 9.
This competition was coupled with the MG Rover Challenge sponsored by Rogers of Plymouth.
The qualifiers to the final on October 1 to be held at Woodbury Park are Luke Wakley, Jerry Harden and Mrs Sue Draper. Thanks go to Rodgers of Plymouth for sponsoring this annual event. A 36-hole competition was held on August 22. Although not a big field the day saw some excellent golf.
The morning winner was George Gawman with a 66, from Gary Davies and Andy Coe with 67.
In the afternoon, Luke Wakley scored 66 from Andy Coe with a 68. Luke and Andy tied for the 36-hole score with 135, Luke winning by having a better last 18 holes; George Gawman finishing.one shot behind in third place. The best gross scores were from Alan Gawman scoring 67 and 72.
The N Chinn stableford on August 28 saw Luke let others have some glory with Ian Gauler winning the trophy with 41 points from Tony Cooper and Geoff Gibbon.
The annual Captain?s Charity Day has been moved to Saturday September 25 ? all members are asked to support the day.