He had the advantage of a 24 handicap in producing a net 60 on the way to topping Division Three, and earning himself a place in the final at Woodhall Spa in August.

"He has a swing like a single-figure player and has been threatening for years but usually scores like a 24 handicapper," said club professional Mark Jillings.

Pawsey's remarkable round was the feature of a competition that attracted a field of 122.

Steve Beahan moved into single figures after winning Division One, with a net 69 from 10. He had to beat off Nick Brewster (6) and Andrew Grogan (9) on countback. Brewster's 75 was the lowest gross score and moved him into category one status.

Another check on the back nine decided Division Two, with James Thomas getting the verdict over junior Jonathan Last after both had returned 68 from 15.


Bury's Sue Anderson is off the mark after winning her first-round match at Halesworth in the National Championship for club handicap champions. Her target is a place in the final at The Belfry next April.


The club's mixed competition for the Hallders Trophy was abandoned after a male member became ill on the course and was taken to hospital.


A couple of net 64s were the best returns in Stowmarket men's May Medal on Sunday. They were produced by Neil Hammond (off 14) and Jason Cantwell (10), the former taking the top Division One prize on countback.

Jason Johnson turned in the best card in Saturday's session, his net 68 from 13 topping Division One.

Classified scores. BURY ST EDMUNDS. Fullers EGU Gold Medal qualifier (122 entries). Division One: S Beahan 79(10)69 ocb from N Brewster 75(6)69 ocb from A Grogan 78(9)69, A Garrett 79(9)70, M Parkinson 81(10)71, G Lesser 82(11)71, J Hurst 80(9)71, A Chow 82(11)71.
Division Two: J Thomas 83(15)68 ocb from J Last 83(15)68, T Poole 88(17)71, D Mead 90(18)72, B Whitbread 90(17)73.
Division Three: A Pawsey 84(24)60, D Porter 91(26)65, T Bonnett 90(22)68, G Freer 91(21)70, M Richmond 93(23)70, M King 93(22)71.
Women's Weston Trophy: Bury St Edmunds 4, Woodbridge 1. Bury scores: M Firth won at 19th, K Pitts lost 1down, B Cole won at 19th, M Robertse won 3&2, P Cauldwell won 2up.

STOWMARKET. Men's May Medal. Saturday, Division One: J Johnson 81(13)68, M Swallow 84(14)70, S Cutting 81(9)72, B Catling 86(14)72.
Division Two: D Jewers 92(23)69 ocb from R Allwood 94(25)69, P Lennard 92(21)71, S Dowe 87(15)72.
Sunday. Division One: N Hammond 78(14)64 ocb from J Cantwell 74(10)64, G Gilbert 75(8)67, C Underwood 71(3)68.
Division Two: J Cantwell 89(20)69, D Bicknell 87(17)70, C Balaam 89(19)70, M Bonner 89(17)70.

THETFORD. Women's May Medal. Division One: J Warton 88(14)74, M Hayward 90(15)75, M Fisher 91(15)76. Division Two: S Gordon 104(31)73, B King 96(22)74, L Severn 103(23)80.
Douglas Bader competition (mixed): T Leggate & M Hayward 43pts, T Hart & S Pead 38, D Edgar & C Edgar 37.
Men's Aspirants Shield: P Hughes 38pts ocb from G Murray 38, S Jackson 37, B Merlin 37.
Men's Mid Month Medal: C Lawrence 82(12)70, D Daniels 80(8)72, B Howe 91(18)73, V Porter 91(18)73.
Bass Trophy county junior competition: Thetford 4, Dereham 1. Thetford scores: O Chapman won 3&1, E Garrard lost 2&1, D Burridge won 3&1, T Scott won 3&1, M Gee walk over.