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GOLF: Astin's astounding

From the Lancashire Evening Telegraph, first published Saturday 9th Sep 2000.

ROYAL Lytham and St Annes professional Scott Astin has set a Wilpshire course record for the second time.

As an amateur in 1995 he shot a record 64 in winning the Wilpshire Trophy. He returned to the club to play in the club's £6,000 pro-am yesterday -- and posted a new record 65 for the recently lengthened course.

Scott netted four consequetive threes from the fifth hole to be out in three under par 32. He took the £1,000 first prize. Simon Townend, a professional attached to Wilpshire, was second with 67.

David Shacklady (Leisure Lakes) and Jeff Mathews (Blackburn Driving Range)were amongst those tied in third on 68.

Team results -- First: M Bradley (Pro), M Orme, B Slaven and P Carr (sponsored by Wilpshire professional Walter Slaven); second: P Barber (pro), C House, D Donley and D Clibborn (sponsored by Volvo Trucks): third prize: H Selby-Green (pro), K Littlejohn, T Holt and A Donley (sponsored by K Littlejohn).

Thieves broke into the official PGA van, parked outside the club house overnight, and stole a photocopier and other equipment.