After the previous week of snow showers and northerly winds, the 1st of May brought sun and westerly breezes, combining to bring shorts and tee shirts out amongst the hardier competitors. Despite this, the scores were such that the CSS came down to 35 points for both men & women.

Paul Grand, an early leader in the clubhouse on 38 points, took first place, scoring 22 on the longer back 9. His (uncharacteristic) straight driving and one-putting being the secret to finally getting him a handicap reduction to 19. One point behind was Kim Chaffart who is also rewarded with a handicap reduction to 19. Veronica Mitchell and new member, Donna Wilson, were the leading ladies on 35. Results…