ROOKIE Ricky Dobbs’ continued progress at County Armagh secured him first prize in the last of the September mid-week white-marker competitions. His 42 points was the best on the day and will no doubt have brought a further reduction in his 20-handicap as the season draws to a close.
A birdie 3 at the 5th hole helped him to 22 points by the turn and he added a further 20 from the back nine for that winning total 42.
Brian Wilson might have snatched victory from the young rookie had he not failed to score at the par 3 7th hole. His 41 points however, secured him the runners up prize on the day. Past Captain John Flack picked up third prize with 40 points – a ‘no score’ recorded on his card at the 15th hole also. Paul Doyle’s 38 points was the best of the Over 50’s and Neil Cromwell returned 35 gross points for the day’s gross prize.