Conditions were good, and the wind was slight, for the brave members of Falmouth Golf Club, who took to the course last Saturday. 


The competitions were split into four, which was a headache for the competition secretary/computer guru, Graham Buck. 

They included the Hext and Trevena Cups, for members with a handicap of 12 and below.  The format for the Hext is 36 holes scratch and the Trevena is a 36 hole, handicapped, medal competition. 

The Gibbons Cup is an 18 hole, medal for 13 to 20 handicappers and the Evans Cup is an 18 hole Stableford, for 21 and above. The Evans is always keenly contested and this year was no exception. In third place, with a very steady 35 points, was former mechanical whiz kid, Nick Morrison. One point in front, with a score of 36 points, was Rob Churcher, but coming out of the pack and winning by a magnificent two clear points, with a score of 38 points was the Royal Navy's Chris Pellow, who will be off searching handbags and cleaning toilets at the Olympics in the next week or so.
Results : 1st, Chris Pellow 38pts; 2nd, Rob Churcher, 36pts; 3rd, Nick Morrison 35pts.

The Gibbons is traditionally the stepping stone for greater things, so the results are always eagerly awaited.  It was extremely close in the pack, but the top three were way out in front.  The stand out player was Ben Short, who put together the round of his life to score a net 63.  This left him three shots ahead of second-placed Alan Price and five clear of Martin Lawden who finished third. 

Nugget of the week was in this category and went to Terry 'Lefty' Dickinson.  He went home last Saturday night deciding he needed a top of the range, you can't bend it new driver, to give himself a chance of winning the Gibbons. 

After a couple of bottles of wine with his wife, he managed to talk her into letting him have one. 

He immediately went on line and ordered it for 48 hour delivery, coming home from work on Monday, he was excited to see that the postman had been.  On opening the box, the smile was quickly wiped from his face as he realised the one he had ordered, was left handed.  Mind you the way he’s been playing, it’s worth a try.

Results : 1st, Ben Short 63; 2nd, Alan Price 66; 3rd, Martin Lawden 68.

The Trevena Salver was also a close battle over 36 holes. 
In second place on the day was Marek Churcher, who had an excellent pm round, for an overall score of 141.  In first place, with a great score of 139, was taxi driver Mark Butland who must have been chuffed as the photo of him smiling is a collector's item.


Results : 1st, Mark Butland 139; 2nd, Marek Churcher 141; 3rd, Andy Acosta 141


The main event for many was the 36 hole scratch competition, the coveted Hext.  It was cut and thrust throughout and a number of challengers came and went throughout a long day. 

In the end third place went to David Holland with a gross 12 over par 154, one shot better on 153, was, always the bridesmaid, Paul Huckle, who managed a total of 23 pars in his 36 holes. 

But this year’s Champion, with a score of 151 was local restauranteur, Andy Acosta.  He scored steadily in the morning and again in the afternoon, recording a total of eight birdies.  It is a great result for Andy and is the first time he has won the trophy.

Results : 1st, Andy Acosta 151; 2nd, Paul Huckle 153; 3rd, David Holland
154


Last week also saw the mixed pairs competition, the Royal Duchy Bowls.  It was very kindly sponsored by the Royal Duchy Hotel, who provided an excellent prize table, and prizes were presented by hotel manager Barry Taylor. 

The weather allowed for a tight competition, which was won by the visiting Okehampton pair of Lyn Hazelton and Gareth Holt.  They were closely followed in second place by vice Captain Bob Croft and his partner Angela Cortis with Captain Mike Hodges and Pauline Clifton in third place.