CHRIS Gawman and his Tavistock Professional Golfers' Association professional Glenn Richards are one step away from following in the footsteps of Europe's Ryder Cup heroes with an appearance in the Lombard Trophy final at Gleneagles.

Gawman teed up a chance to tread the fairways of the PGA Centenary Course between September 1 and 2 when he won his club qualifying competition with a nett score of 67.

He and Richards now advance to the regional final at Bovey Castle Golf Club on July 6, where they will compete against 70 other clubs from across Great Britain and Ireland for the chance to secure a spot for the 36-hole grand final.

The winning professional at the grand final takes home a cheque for £12,000.      

Chris Gawman, a 23-year-old accountant from Tavistock, has been playing golf for 12 years and plays off a handicap of three.  Glenn Richards has been a professional at Tavistock for three years.