Open prizegiving at Saunton Golf Club

Saunton Golf Club hosted their annual August Open Week with 18 different competitions staged over a two-week period.

The club was delighted to welcome lots of visitors to Saunton, as well as many of their members, although the weather was not always playing ball but still an enjoyable week for everyone involved.

Congratulations to the Open Week prize winners, who were congratulated and presented with their trophies by Men's Captain Rob Tickell and Ladies Captain Nicky Sandom.

Winners
Thorburn Memorial Trophy – Andrew E Norman
Ladies Open Week Medal Scratch Bowl – Liz Cann
Ladies Open Week Medal Nett Bowl – Jacqueline Clink
Handicap Cup – Simon Pettman
Jack Cropper Memorial – Peter Hume
Mickey Paine Trophy – Marlon Lockhart
Ladies Millennium Cup – Lesley Pamment
Inglis Trophy – Simon Pettman

Roberts Trophy – Andrew E Norman
Goodban Salvers – Patrick Sanders and Bob Colwill (Royal North Devon)
Over 70s Winner – Peter Dunstan
Killard Leavey Cup – Kevin Gemmel
Killard Leavey Salver – Michael Saltmarsh
Foster Memorial Cup – Pauline and Stephen Sparkes
Ladies Open Week Matchplay – Trish Ritchie
Saunton Plate – Jack Harris (Celtic Manor)

Last month at Saunton saw the Devon Golf Salver and Youth Championship played on the East Course in extremely challenging conditions. Craig Passmore from Torquay GC defied the wind and rain to produce a one under par score over 36 holes, winning the trophy in fine style.

Every golfer wants to improve their game, whatever the level, and the professional staff at Saunton offer a full range of lessons to sharpen your skills. There are individual video lessons, on-course playing lessons and tailored coaching for junior players.

Visit the club website for more information and to also explore the magnificent East and West Courses at Saunton. The Course is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and a Unesco Biosphere Reserve.