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Runner-up Steve Blackmore (21 points) was closely followed by Paul Beckey (21) points.

Next home were: Graham Mains (20), Ray Griffiths (20), Ian McDuff (19), Stephen Marks (18) points, Peter Blackwood (18), Denis Leard (17).

NTPs:  fourth Ian Coochiroff, eighth Paul Gumbleton (within flag length).

Putting: Ian McDuff and Bernie Julian – 12 putts each. 

Next comp: Saturday February 3, 18-holes Stroke for the Monthly Medal and first round of the Stableford Championship.

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