The team Championships were held at a very cold Teignmouth on the 5th April. A two tee start from 8.00am was a real shock following the warm mild weather the south west had enjoyed, the first team out lead by Jon Axford posted a very good 83 points which when compared to the other early scores appeared as if it would lead at lunch time. However, Barry Austin posted a total of 86 late in the morning to grab the half way lead.

In my opinion the weather improved in the afternoon, although I never left the clubhouse! The chasing pack started to post some good scores and Jon Langmead with 83 posted a total of 162, Chris Gill followed with 82 for a total of 162 as well and Rob Selley with an 81 also finished on 162. (One point of interest, Rob had four twos of his own in the pm round, in my view very good play, but a touch greedy). This left 2 balls per two in the pm round with over 40 two's acheived.

As you might have guessed Barry Austin inspired his team to a steady 83 points in the afternoon and managed to win the Team Championships by a clear 7 shots with a total of 169, a magnificent team effort and worthy winners of the event. Downs Crediton have been very good supporters of this year's alliance and this was a real team effort. Well played.

Graham