DOUBLE glory belonged to Heworth GC in the York Union of Golf Clubs' coveted 1900 Charity Bowl tournament.

First place in the event went to the Heworth pairing of Paul Winterburn (9 handicap) and former professional footballer Nick Bissett (6). They scorched round the Forest of Galtres course for a magnificent score of 60, three ahead of their nearest rivals.

Count-back alone denied Heworth celebrating a one-two as club captain John Smith (13) and professional Steve Burdett, playing off scratch, were edged into their place by York pairing of John Hunter (5) and Alister Taylor (6).

But the 1900 Charity Bowl went to Heworth based on their two best scores totalling 123, well ahead of both Easingwold and host club Forest of Galtres who tied with 132.

A GOLF trip of a lifetime awaits amateur Darren Emmerson and his York PGA professional Andrew Hoyles if they can come through the next stage of Europe's biggest pro-am competition, the Lombard Trophy.

Seven-handicapper Emmerson took his first big step towards a luxury five-day trip to one of Europe's leading courses, San Lorenzo in Portugal, when he won the club qualifying competition with a nett score of 67.

He and Hoyles now advance to the regional final on 26 May at Seaton Carew, where they'll play one round of better-ball medal play.

The winners of 16 regional finals throughout Great Britain and Ireland will

enjoy an expenses paid luxury trip to compete at San Lorenzo from 3 - 7 September.

Hoyles, 39, has been at York for four years.

The winning professional in the regional final receives £475, and there are valuable prizes for the top amateurs.

INTEREST is sky high in Kilnwick Percy GC's two major fund-raising days.

The eighth annual BATA Farmers Golf Day will be played next Tuesday, while the Pocklington Chamber of Trade Commerce Day will be hosted on Wednesday, June 2.

Meanwhile, Martin Anderson won this month's midweek medal with a nett 68 to trim his handicap to nine. Lee Eastoe was second.

The Martin family team of Graham and Craig won the pairs match-play round and then teamed up with other partners for the pairs better-ball. Craig Martin and Norman Turton won with 61 with Graham Martin and Peter Williamson second on 64.

FULFORD'S Kevin Miller (2 handicap) and Bobby Elliott (7) beat Aldwark Manor's John Timmis (6) and Simon Lee (7) by two holes in the Daily Mail men's foursomes.

Three down with four to play Aldwark countered strongly to trail by just one on the 18th But a solid par five on the last guided the host pairing home.

Updated: 10:27 Saturday, May 15, 2004