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The fourth Devon Alliance event of the 2009/2010 season was held at Churston Golf Club on Thursday 26th November had a field of 120 players. This is the largest field for a Devon Alliance for many years and despite the heavy rain we had in the days leading up to the event, the course was in remarkable condition. Churston is always one of the most popular events in the Alliance and all the day’s competitions were very close.In the Pro-Am event, Hele Park professional Ben Martin and his amateur partner Steve Bristow won with a score of 42 points. This was 1 point more than Chris Gill and his partner P Smale. There was a tie for third place with five pairing scoring 40 points.
In the Am-Am event, Honiton’s pairing of B Dunn and S Martin had the best score of the day with an impressive score of 43 points. This was enough to win by 1 point from Yelverton’s Jonathon Philpotts who was partnered by Richard Woods of Bigbury. Churston’s manager Simon Bawden and home member Simon Knapman were third of 41 points.
In the Kenyon Trophy, there was a share of first place with Exeter Golf Club’s Chris Gill and home Professional Dan Hendriksen with a good score of 37 points. Chris has now the leader in the Kenyon competition after 3 events.
The Devon Alliance would like to thank the sponsors for the Churston Alliance, South Devon Vending, Churston Court and R J Knapman and sons. All sponsorship for the Devon Alliance is much appreciated.
The Alliance Captain Duncan Arnold thanked Churston Golf Club for hosting the event, in particular all the Green staff. They produced a golf course in fantastic condition despite all the heavy rain the course has endured in recent days. The Captain also thanked Churston’s manager Simon Bawden, the professionals Rob Butterworth, Dan Leins and Dan Hendriksen and the entire bar and catering staff at the club.
I would also like to thank all the committee for their help on the day, without which the day would never of been a success. A big thank you to Barry Austin, Isaac Greenwood, Malcolm Jordain, Simon Carter, Duncan Arnold, Martin Ruth and especially David Wright who was stand in Secretary for the day.
The next event is at Dawlish Warren Golf Club on Thursday 3rd December for the Christmas 4 Man Team event.