Ross Golf Club's latest major event in their 2013 programme was the annual Lombard Sponsored Medal and Pro-Am qualifier. With 102 members taking part it provided the opportunity for 16-year-old local boy, Niall Powell, to record his first significant success since joining the Club.

With the course still playing very long, 6 handicapper Niall enjoyed an almost flawless round. He amassed ten pars and three birdies after 15 holes and at gross one under par, he stood on the verge of an outstanding round. Despite dropping four shots in his closing three holes, his gross 75, net 69 score was just enough to see his name at the top of the leader-board.

For the full story please see this week's Ross Gazette.