Golfers struggle in Northern Counties

Island Champ Gandy on song though

The Isle of Man golfers finished seventh and last at the Northern Counties Championship at Seascale.

Up against the best amateur players in the north of England, Island Champion Tom Gandy was the best of the Manx contingent.

The Rowany player hit rounds of 73 and 68 for a total of 141 - the fourth best 36 total of all competitors.

Robert Noon was next in scoring terms with 150 followed by Tom Harris on 154, Daryl Callister on 156, Alex McAuley on 160 and Jon Corke on 164.

The Isle of Man total score was 925 which was 23 shots behind sixth placed Durham.

Northumberland were the winners on 869.