The fifth Devon County Medal saw the Professionals travel to the North Coast and the highly rated links at Saunton Golf Club. The Pros were to test their skills over the challenge set by the West Course where a strong wind and tough pin positions would mean only a player on top form would prevail.

The Professional who enjoyed the challenge the most was the ever consistent Ashley Moon of Okehampton. Ashley, who ‘loves days where you need to visualise and create shots’ fired a level par 71 which not only gave him victory but moved him to the top of the Devon Order of Merit. As always he struck the ball beautifully from tee to green and an early bogey and a double bogey on the 12th were cancelled out by birdies on 10, 15 and 17. Ashley commented ‘it’s always nice to win at such a premier venue’.

Coming home second and moving to 3rd in the Order of Merit was Holsworthy’s Professional Dan Wood. Dan who continually challenges himself to find improvement in his already sound game hit ‘lots of fairways and greens’ leading to a front nine holes in level par. At the long 10th though he made a double bogey but keeping his focus he rallied and after an eagle at the par five 17th it was only a 3 putt bogey that meant joint victory slipped away scoring a one over par 72.

Coming home third a shot further behind was ‘links specialist’ Neil Holman from Torbay Driving Range with a gaggle of Pros tied for fourth on 74 that included home pro Albert Mackenzie.

At the presentation, Devon PGA Secretary, Dan Hendriksen thanked Saunton Golf Club for their hospitality and Head Greenkeeper Ray Day and his staff, for the wonderful order of the golf course.

First place for Ashley Moon