Ian Porter confounded the statisticians by winning once again even though he has just joined the Sandpipers. Usually you are allowed to win once for encouragement followed by loads of paying out.

His better back nine of 36 points was enough to relegate David Allison to second place.

We are informed that Alan Proud's operation has been successful and with any luck he should be back home today. All the best Alan and we look forward to suffering your inimitable brand of rectal discomfort in the near future.