Paul Hendriksen congratulated by Devon PGA captain Iain Parker

PAUL Hendriksen (Fingle Glen) claimed top spot in this season's Devon PGA winter order of merit after the final medal at Stover.

Hendriksen played superbly on the front nine and was out in 31but finished with two bogeys so was obliged to share third spot with Sean Mason (Teign Valley), Ashley Moon (Okehampton) and Mark Taylor (Libbaton).

This left Robin Goodey (Teignmouth) and Barry Austin (Downes Crediton) as winners by two strokes on two-under par 67.

Goodey had three consecutive birdies, on the sixth, seventh and eighth to spark his round. Mason suffered two double bogeys on the back nine while Moon finished with two bogeys.

The event was sponsored by Titleist, who have supported many Devon professionals over the last few years. The pros presented home secretary Will Hendry with £72 on behalf of their junior development programme.

The 12-event season started at Okehampton in October. The consistent Neil Holman from Torbay Driving Range was runner-up followed by the talented Jody Bee from Exminster.

Andy Norman, Chris Gill, Sean Mason, Barry Austin and Robin Goodey filled the next five spots.

Iain Parker, the Royal North Devon head professional, won the award as the highest ranked player over 45 years old, chased all the way by Cliff Strange (Torquay).

10:26am Wednesday 30th April 2008

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