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Blackmore too strong at Teven

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Steve Blackmore did enough at the Teven Golf course on Saturday morning to earn the day’s top points in the men’s division

Steve Blackmore got the result in the Teven Golf Club Men’s Stableford competition on the weekend after he nudged out Geoff Colnan for the win.

Steve took the win with 26 points followed by Geoff just one behind on 25 points in another tight round.

Next to finish the nine-hole modified Stableford competition were Peter Blackwood (24), Greg Fowler (24), David Fowler (23), Denis Leard (22) and Richard Lawrence (22).

NTPs: Steve Marks (fourth); Robert Tillman (eighth).

Putting – Geoff Colnan, Greg Fowler, Peter Blackwood (13 putts each). 

This Saturday December 23, the men play a nine- holes Stableford competition – 6.15am start for a 6.30am tee off. 

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