A COUNTY Durham golfer is driving for success in a national competition.

The Marie Curie Queen Mother's Cup is organised by Marie Curie Cancer Care and sponsored by McEwan's.

David Bowman, a toolmaker from Weardale Street, Spennymoor, has reached the national final and will play at Wentworth Golf Club, in Surrey, in September.

Golfer Michael Gilmore, of Pemberton Road, Newton Aycliffe, narrowly missed out on a place in the final, despite reaching the regional final, which was played at Arcot Hall, near Newcastle.

Both are members of Woodham Golf Club, in Newton Aycliffe.