George Barber was the winner of the Sidmouth Jeweller’s Friday stableford, making off with the first place sweep money with 39 points, writes George Carr.

D Platton pushed him close, and, but for a blob on the eight might have claimed first place.

Platton dropped only four shots on the back nine for a steady round of golf.

Mark Thomas, with three birdies and a net 69 was kept at bay by countback.