Haines wins at Saltford

10:19am Wednesday 30th April 2008

BREAN director of golf David Haines revelled in the calm conditions to win the latest Gloucester and Somerset PGA medal at Saltford.

Austin supreme at Dainton Park

10:18am Wednesday 30th April 2008

DOWNES Crediton professional Barry Austin compiled a three-under-par 68, worth 39 stableford points, to win the Devon Professional Golfers Alliance meeting at Dainton Park.

St Andrew’s ace

10:17am Wednesday 30th April 2008

CHRIS Horn, a five-handicapper from Queens Park, justified the trip from Bouremouth to St Andrews when he struck his seven-iron tee-shot into the hole for an ace at the ninth on the Jubilee Course.

	Winner James challenging for the top
	10:40am Wed 30 Apr 08
	SIAN James has given herself a full season to reach the top in women's golf and has set the highest possible personal target.

	Hutton travels around the world for tour debut
	10:39am Wed 30 Apr 08
	JUST how far should a golfer travel to make his debut on the PGA European Tour and how much should he pay for the privilege?

	Does anyone want a temporary secretary?
	10:37am Wed 30 Apr 08
	I HAD a call from Martin Lowry, pictured, who is retiring as secretary-manager of Bigbury in mid-May, to tell me he is setting himself up as a one-man business to help golf clubs in distress.

	Open Champion makes Celtic Manor debut
	10:34am Wed 30 Apr 08
	THIS year's Wales Open promises to be an exciting event in this Ryder Cup year and, with a field headed by Open champion Padraig Harrington on May 29-June 1, there should be big crowds from both sides of the Bristol Channel.

	Davis wins Somerset title
	10:32am Wed 30 Apr 08
	BEN Davis (Farrington and Thornbury), 12, won the Somerset under 14 title at Wells in difficult conditions with strong winds and hail-stones nearly half the size of golf balls causing a suspension of play at one point.

End of Rholler putter saga

10:30am Wednesday 30th April 2008

The story of the Rholler Putter that I have highlighted in the last few issues of South West Golfer has finally come to a happy conclusion.

Crane brought in to remove bat

10:29am Wednesday 30th April 2008

St Mellion International need every minute to construct the new hotel and put plans in place to stage next year's European Open on the European Tour.

Rich pickings for first ace

10:28am Wednesday 30th April 2008

FARMER Tony Howe chose the right moment to record his first ace for it earned him £200 as it came during the club's Yellow Ball team competition at Tiverton.

	Great day for Ferrie as fund tops £25,000
	10:41am Wed 30 Apr 08
	IAIN Ferrie was overwhelmed by the magnificent response to the Baby Ben Pro-Am fund-raising day at West Wilts Golf Club at Warminster, where he is the assistant professional.

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