Jim Downs Cup/Manchester Trophy

The 2nd day of Open Weekend 2020 saw the playing of the men’s Jim Downs Cup and ladies Manchester Trophy, 4 ball better ball stableford, 90% handicap.

160 players took part with clubs from Liverpool, Leicestershire, London and Birmingham represented.

The 2020 Jim Downs Cup winners were Builth Wells pair Lee Bullock & Matthew Bufton with 44 points; runners up also scoring 44 points were Builth junior members, Aaron Evans & Tom Offa, losing out on the last 6 holes on count back. 3rd place went to another local pairing in Stephen Payne & Peris Hughes with 42 points.

Matthew Bufton & Lee Bullock, Jim Downs Cup winners

Matthew Bufton & Lee Bullock, Jim Downs Cup winners

The ladies Manchester Trophy was won by Lady Captain Hayley Price and Lindsay Jones with a score of 39 points; runners up were regular visitors to Builth Wells, Chris Morris & Sara Goode (Greenmeadow Golf Club) with 38 points. 3rd place with 37 points were defending champions, Anne Lloyd & Sherrie Edwards.

Lady Captain Hayley Price & Lindsay Jones, Manchester Trophy winners 2020

Lady Captain Hayley Price & Lindsay Jones, Manchester Trophy winners 2020