TAVISTOCK Golf Club welcomed 40 teams from all over Devon to compete in their annual Pro Am.

The Devon PGA Pro Am has been running for several years and is superbly organised by the club's professional Dominic Rehaag and his assistant Wayne Basford. It is one of the most popular events in the county.

The golf course despite the recent heavy downpours was in superb condition with the greens running beautifully.

Richard Sadler from Killiow, near Truro, returned a superb six under par 65.  In second place was Devon PGA secretary Robin Goodey from Dawlish Warren. His score of 68 was made by his superb finish. He birdied holes 16, 17 and 18 for a three under par total. In third place was Devon Order of Merit number one Paul Hendriksen.

Home professional Dominic Rehaag was so busy organising the day's event that he forgot to sign his score card, and took some good natured ribbing from his fellow professionals. His error proved costly as he also carded a one under par 70 which would have put him nicely in the prizes. Also on 70 was Okehampton's Ashley Moon who played beautifully from tee to green but putted indifferently.

In the team event Richard Sadler also brought home the winning line up with ex pro footballer Tony Edge, Colin Edge and Mark Bawden. They returned a 12 under par team total of 130.

The day was sponsored by Fairway Furniture with its MD John Harding playing on the day.

l DESPITE the weather excellent scores were posted in the competitions at Tavistock Golf Club that did take place.

In division one of the captain's prize competition, Dean Taylor had a nett 67 and James Macfarlane a nett 68 on countback from David Young. Division two: 1, Ken Cole, nett 65; 2, Geoff Shepherd, nett 66; 3, Mike James, nett 68;  division three: 1, Gareth George, nett 66 on countback from Ron Jago; 3, Keith Stenhouse, nett 71.  There were good scores too in the August medal and the John Morris trophy.   Mark Ingram had a nett 67 in division one with Glyn Cunnick on nett 68 and Graham Ruth with a nett 69.  Division two: 1, John Hayward nett 67; 2, Christopher Anthony, nett 68 on countback from Ian Osborne; division three: 1, Paul Reid, nett 70; 2, Dan Pratley, nett 72 on countback from Gareth George. 

The George Bailey is a club qualifier for the veteran players and this year's winner was Dennis Jones (division two) with a nett 66 on countback from Alan Pope (division one);  second in division one was Mike Coles, nett 68; 3, David Young, nett 71.

Despite early rain the Ladies' guest day was played in dry weather with Margaret Burn and her guest Pauline Bezzant winning the Rosemary Cook trophy with 39 points. 

Elaine Cooper and Lyn Hazelton were second with 38pts on countback from Lyn Jones and Yvonne Davis. For guests only, nearest the pin, Hazel Williamson and the longest drive, Liz Atkinson. 

The ladies were not so lucky having to postpone the monthly medal and the Goddard Smith trophy because of heavy rain.  

The weather also caused the cancellation of the annual mix match against Yelverton and the men versus ladies match.          

l Tavistock Golf Club is holding an open day on Saturday, September 20 for potential members who would like to find out more about the club.