HARVEY Hancock enjoyed his 'Best Round ever' to capture another Honours Board Achievement at Ross Golf Club, reports KEITH RAY.

He joined the Gorsley-based club in 2015, when his handicap was six and his home course, the Hereford based Belmont Abbey Golf Club, closed down.

Since then, Harvey's performances in the Ross Golf Club's annual honours board competitions have been quite remarkable, notably his outstanding record over the years of winning both Spring and Autumn scratch medal competitions, which are seen as blue-ribbon events by the club's top handicap players.

On this occasion, when taking part in the club's annual Winston Wildsmith Salver stableford event which attracted 86 members from all sections of the club, Harvey must have surprised himself in the quality of his performance.

His 41 points score, represented by gross 66 stroke play, was equivalent to six under par and came within a whisker of breaking the course record.

Harvey now joins the select group of players at the club whose World Handicap Index is in plus terms at +1.3.

With four birdies and an eagle after nine holes, his gross 32 score was five shots under par.

And with two birdies on his back nine holes, Harvey's gross 66 round was five shots ahead of his nearest rival, who was Michael Burris whose one under par gross 71 was itself commendable.

Runner-up in the Salver in stableford point terms was the in-form Darryn Couperthwaite, a four handicapper whose gross 73 round, which included two birdies, gave him a total of 39.

Paul Cresswell and Paul Element with 38 points matched Michael Burris and they were followed by 37 pointers, Jordan Hughes, Paul Burry, Nick Hill, Albin Darwin and Brett Gardner.

Alison Hope also with 37 points made her the best ladies performer of the day.

Meanwhile the club’s Autumn course maintenance is underway with the continuation of the drainage programme.

The work is key to the long-term health and development of the key playing surfaces, while the greens have needed some TLC after a busy season and cutting regime from major competitions.