Bedale, August Medal: Good scoring and card countbacks required in all divisions in this month's medal.

With a standard scratch of 72, many players' scores resulted in handicap reductions, in particular John Mitchinson who last week following wins in the Matt Cook and the Hodgson competitions, saw his handicap reduced by four shots, this time won the third division and will find himself facing further severe treatment from the competition secretary. The best gross prize was won by Martin Fuller who returned a 76.

Congratulations to Tony Stenson, Peter Manning and John Mitchinson, who all qualify for the medal final in September.

Leading scores: Division One: 69 Tony Stenson (6) and Andrew Jameson (12); 70 - Ian Waddelow (11).

Division Two: 70 Peter Manning (15); 71 Jim Nicholson (13) and Peter Kirkbride (17); 72 Norman Harris (14).

Division Three: 69 John Mitchinson (24) and John Clarkson (24) also Kevin Scott (22).

Senior Stableford

A large field for this Friday's exercise with the following leading scores: 41 points Gareth Jones (17); 38 Ian Hodgson (20); 37 Noel Winstanley (12) and Les Oyston (17).

Ladies August Medal

With a gross 80 Gillian Petrie returned the best score of the day but when her handicap was taken into consideration it left her in second place in her division.

Division One: 69 Liz Stubbs (17); 77 Gillian Petrie (3); 78 Belle Brown (19).

Division Two: 69 Margaret Ritchie (23); 70 Margaret Gant; 76 Shirley Bibby (21).

Division Three: 71 Margaret Burleigh (29); 77 Janet Hulse (35) and Christine Barbouyr (35).

Juniors - John Carr Trophy

This week's competition for the juniors was sponsored again by John Carr who donated prizes as well as the trophy. A bogey competition played in excellent conditions results in the following league scores.

Plus 8 Craig Johnson (17); plus 6 Matthew Johnson (14); plus 2 Sam Johnson (11).

Longest drive: 319 yards, James Patterson.

Nearest the pin ninth hole: Ashley Taylor; 16th hole Matthew Johnson.

Bishop Auckland

Botcherby Cup (Stableford)

1 Stuart Bainbridge 42 points; 2 Jim Maddison 42; 3 Chris Sutton 41. A play-off will be arranged for the joint winners to be played over 18 holes.

Mixes open (Greensomes Stableford)

1 Mr and Mrs Nicholson (Wearside) 42 points; 2 Mr and Mrs Hillary (Mt Oswald) 42; 3 Mr and Mrs Lawson (Bishop Auckland) 42.