BIG-HITTING P. Fairhurst swept to success in the St Helens Open, staged at Sherdley Park Golf Club.

The four-handicapper recorded a gross 71 to win the event on his home course.

RESULTS

Gross: 1 P. Fairhurst (Sherdley Park) 71-4, 2 J. McDonnell (Walton Hall) 72-4, 3 B. Taylor (Sherdley Park) 72-0.

Net: 1 S. Mercer (Sherdley Park) 76-10-66, 2 D. Robb (Walton Hall) 73-7-66, 3 P. Knox (Sherdley Park) 90-22-68.

Nearest the pin: fifth hole - D. Robb (Walton Hall), 12th hole R. King (Sherdley Park), 15th hole P. Knox (Sherdley Park).

Longest Drive: 1-12 handicap hole seven - B. Taylor (Sherdley Park), 13-24 handicap hole 13 - A. Trec (Sherdley Park).

Sponsors Prize: P. Fildes (Sherdley Park) - Fildes Builders 74 nett.