Another successful Junior Presentation Night at Farrington Park saw over 100 parents and juniors celebrate the achievements of the thriving Junior section.

Junior organiser, Pete Hansford, expertly organised the event with nearly 100 certificates and prizes awarded to the many talented youngsters at the club.

The night started with the presentation of certificates for the 35 Juniors who have completed their Young Masters Golf levels under the guidance of PGA Head Professional, Jonathan Lawrence and PGA Professional, Terry Williams. The Tigers Awards came next with the outstanding Tiger of the Year being shared by sisters, Frankie and Libby Dezis. Everyone was amazed by both their putting skills as they holed three long putts in a row on the club's putting mat in front of the whole room.

Ryan Peters won the best nine-hole player and the Junior Club Championship Trophy was awarded to the incoming Junior Captain and current Somerset Boys Champion, Ben Josham.

The Farrington Park

Junior League Team were also mentioned, not only for their Somerset League win for the eighth year in a row, but also for winning the Somerset Three-Man Team event.

Farrington Park Ladies

Winter golf is renowned for being more difficult to play and finish with a good score. The player has to contend with cold winds and rain and the atmospheric conditions generally cause the ball to travel shorter distances. However, none of these have hampered Sue Stilwell's brilliant golf in recent weeks. Since the end of October, Sue has achieved three handicap cuts. The latest was last Thursday in a Stableford Qualifier, which saw other amazing scores from the 24 ladies who took part. Didi Ager came in first with 43 points, second Sue Stilwell, with 40 points, and third, Min Woodward, with 37 points. Sue must really be looking forward to the summer months.

Nine ladies played in the Saturday Stableford on 30th November. Jo Carter won with 34 points, Jackie Walker came second, with 33 points on countback, and third was Terri O'Shea, also with 33 points.

Farrington Park Seniors

Farrington Park Seniors competed in their Annual Three Clubs and a Putter Competition as a prelude to their Christmas Dinner and judging by the scores returned with the limited selection in their golf bags, some must be wondering why they take out a whole bag full of clubs on a regular basis!

Results of the Three Clubs and a Putter Competition – Division One: 1st Phil Thompson 35 points (countback), 2nd Rob Thain 35 points, 3rd Mike Ashwin 35 points, 4th Brian Weeks 34 points (countback), 5th Dave Metcalfe 34 points.

Division Two: 1st Mo Duery 37 points, 2nd Bernard Parfrey 35 points, 3rd Tony Thorpe 32 points (countback), 4th Graham Marsh 32 points, 5th David Brown 32 points.

Division Three: 1st Sean Carter 37 points, 2nd Geoff Skyrme 33 points, 3rd Ray Parker 32 points (countback), 4th Phil Maule 32 points, 5th Boyd Francis 32 points. Overall Winner was Mo Duery, who beat Sean Carter on countback.

Farrington Park Men

Foggy conditions on Saturday, 29th November caused problems for the early starters in the Stableford competition, but some outstanding scores were attained. John Russell scored a brilliant 44 points to take top spot in Division One, second place went to Mike Hillier, with a very good 42 points. Paul Thomas was third, with 41 points.

Division Two competitors brought some good scores too. Jamie Webb was first, with 43 points, John Hartley was a close second, with 42 points, and Carl Dezis took third place, with 41 points.

The Sunday Stableford on 30th November was played in winter sunshine. Division One's Kevin Brimble continued his good form, scoring 42 points, beating a good score of 41 points by Pierce O'Shea. Paul Thomas continued his weekend's good golf, scoring 40 points to take third.

In Division Two, Wayne Dryburgh took advantage of the benign conditions to score 38 points to secure first place. Graham Jeffery was a close second, with 37 points, beating Andy Towells on countback.