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Pictured at the Elland GC Four Captains’ Social Night are (from left) Rhys Taylor (junior captain), Dave Lockwood (Rabbits captain), Helen Gatenby (Lady captain) and Glynn Mellor (Club captain) OUTLANE professional Rob Booth and John Lawton took a very tightlycontested Alliance Ronnie Parkinson Trophy at Crow Nest Park.

Booth and Lawton (off four) finished ahead of leading amateurs Oliver Shaw (5) of Crosland Heath, partnered by Oliver Hague (11) of Bradley Hall, on a back-six countback.

Postponed from the previous week when the course became waterlogged just before play was due to commence, the greenkeepers had worked wonders to present the course in very good condition.

Although the ground was still very soft, it was remarkably dry for the most part, with just a few wet areas off the fairway – and the greens were very good.

The day was mostly cloudy with a blustery breeze and occasional showers.

Only three points covered the scores of the five pro-am competitors, with Booth and Lawton on top with 42 points.

Their card included six net birdies and no dropped shots, although Rob managed to miss some short puts.

There was an eagle on the card of Bradley Park assistant Richard Law and net eagles for Dewsbury’s Martin Turner (9) and Jonathan Binns (4).

In the am-am there was an equally tight contest, with the top 10 covered