IN A nice break from qualifying competitions, Dartmouth GC ladies played a fun scramble.

With teams of three and only two to play on most shots, it was important for everyone to stay on top of their game - unfortunately, not all players had got that message, so some of the scores were rather high.

Fortunately, everyone retained their sense of humour, while being relieved that they weren’t relying on their golf to pay any bills!

Birdies were what differentiated the teams, with Chris Aresti, Shelley Durrans and Chris Mayer managing two, plus a good number of pars. Their winning score of nett 67 was well ahead of second place - so far ahead that we won’t mention any more numbers.

The men’s midweek competition was also a scramble and, embarrassingly, all teams finished under par and all had a better score than the losing ladies’ teams.

Top dogs were Steve Atkins, Gary Bonser, Daniel Griffiths and Barrie O’Shea (62) from Paul Brown, John Oldrieve, Jeremy Wiltshire and Bobby Wotton (63).

Highlight of the weekend was the Joint Captains’ Charity Day in aid of Marie Curie and The Little Princess Trust.

The format was individual Stableford, with nearest the pins and longest drive prizes as well as the blessing of a Mulligan on both the front and the back nine.

For the work that she had put into the day, it was fitting that captain Shelley Durrans returned the winning score of 36 points, one ahead of Mike Davies and Nathan Finch.

Shelley also won the ladies’ longest drive on the sixteenth with Rob Haddy taking the men’s on the fourteenth. Chris Aresti and Gordon Kidd were nearest the pin on the fifth and third respectively.

At the time of going to print, the day had raised over £1,000 for the charities - many thanks to all who took part and supported.