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The standard scratch for the day was 72.

Results - Division One: 68 Ian Smith (5) 71 Bill Barclay (6) and Stephen Black (12) also Kevin Rayner (8) positions decided on countback.

Division Two: 71 Stephen Scott (15) 73 David Beardsworth (15) Lee Morpeth (13) Ken Godden (18) and John McAuley (20) again positions decided on countback.

Division Three: 70 James Paterson (23) 71 Robert Payne (24) 72 Neville Taylor (26).

Ian Smith, Stephen Scott and James Paterson all qualify for the medal final in September, while Smith, Bill Barclay, Stephen Scott and Robert Payne all qualify for the Chrysler Golf Challenge Regional Finals on September 26.

Scramble

Members formed teams of four to play in the popular competition.

Results: 58.6 David Munton, Tony Stenson, Gareth Atkinson, Mark Smith (3.4hcp) 60.1 Steven Whitwham, Mike Asquith, John Webster, Craig Elsworth (1.9hcp) 60.2 Martin Fuller, Tony Ross, Dennis Thompson, Dawn Luttrell (4.8hcp).

Red Cross Cup No 4

Blessed by a perfect evening, players enjoyed their Tuesday night Stableford Competition. Scores are now climbing which must have something to do with the weather. This was reflected by the performance of Lee Morpeth who qualified for the 'two club' by achieving a two on the 407 yard, fourth hole.

Results: 42 points Chris Stubbs (14) 40 points Ray Green (28) Kevin Clinton (19) and Andrew Gatenby (11), all positions counted on countback.

Seniors Scramble

Played in three balls, the seniors emulated their more agile compatriots last Friday.

Leading scores: 64 Les Kitching, Keith Langford, Noel Winstanley, (4.4hcp). 65.3 John Carr, Jim Brunskill, Alec Crow (5.7hcp) 65.4 Terry Cummins, David Bode, George Tocher (4.6hcp).

Rabbits Open Day Stableford

Sponsored once again by Batchelors of Ripon, the competition was well supported on the day with prizes being awarded for pairs up to tenth position. Batchelors guest prize was won by Janice and Peter Fisher. The 'two club' proved very profitable with only four pairs qualifying, each netted 21 balls. Rabbit Captain, Peter Kirby, who, with his partner, collected the top prize on the day.

With the countback procedure being required for most prize winners

Leading Pairs and scores: 48 points Kirby and Harrison (Bedale) and Hutchinson and McHale (Knotty Hill). 46 points Elliot and Brightly (Oakleaf). 45 points Scaife and Moverly (Masham and Richmond) also Hill and Roy (Bedale). 44 points Dawson and Taylor (Bedale) also Gill and Tallentre (Crook). 43 points Armstrong and Howard (Bedale) and Hawkins and Proud (Crook) also Mallams and Sedgewick (Hunley Hall and Saltburn).

The best gross prize with a score of 30 points went to Harrison and Parlour (Bedale and Catterick).

EDS North Durham Union of

Golf Clubs

Division One

P W L D TP Pts

South Moor 2 2 0 0 4 23

Wearside 2 2 0 0 4 20

Durham 2 1 1 0 2 18

Washington 2 1 1 0 2 16

Whickham 2 1 1 0 2 13

Seaham 2 1 1 0 2 10

Houghton 2 0 2 0 0 7

Consett 1 0 1 0 0 3

Ravensworth 1 0 1 0 0 2

South Moor 12 Washington 2; Whickham 13 Seaham 1; Houghton 2 Wearside 12; Durham 12 Ravensworth 2.

Division Two

Chester-le-St 2 1 1 0 2 18

Ryton 2 2 0 0 4 17

Brancepeth 2 1 1 0 2 16

Crook 2 1 1 0 2 15

Heworth 2 1 1 0 2 13

Beamish 2 1 1 0 2 12

Ramside 2 1 1 0 2 12

Woodham 2 0 2 0 0 9

Ramside 10 Beamish 4; Brancepeth 10 Heworth 4; Crook 10 Woodham 4; Ryton 8 Chester-le-Street 6.

Division Three

Whitburn 2 1 1 0 2 19

Hobson 2 1 0 1 3 17

Boldon 2 1 1 0 2 16

South Shields 2 1 1 0 2 14

Birtley 2 0 1 1 1 13

Roseberry 2 1 1 0 2 10

Mt Oswald 1 1 0 0 2 8

Garesfield 1 0 1 0 0 1

Boldon 12 Roseberry 2; Whitburn 13 Garesfield 1; Mt Oswald 8 Birtley 6; Hobson 10 South Shields 4.

Teesside Golf Club

Results - Victory Cup: Bob Nicholson 39 points.

Fred Marsh Foursomes: Martin Fraser & Seamus Troy 70.

Kenny Milburn Memorial 4BBB: Mark Waine & Roly Gill 63 net

Swan 2 - Qualifiers: Dave Addison 85-22-63; Steve Harrison 81-13-68; Charlie Dinsley 89-21-68.