Lobster Pot Match Play Championship at Ocean View, carding an even par 70 to finish ahead by two strokes.

In second place on 72 was Keith R.F. Smith, who received his pro card this year, while Derrick Douglas was a stroke behind on 73. Another player new to the pro ranks, David James Sr., shot a 76 to finish on 76 with Barry DeCouto.

Because of the number of players competing, 11, five players have byes in this morning's first round (8.30), including defending champion Dwayne Pearman. The three matches see Leo Custodio taking on Norman Minors, last year's finalist, Eardley Jones, playing Herbie Minors and Barry DeCouto meeting Lloyd James.

The Romay Trophy is heading east after St. George's North won the annual Inter-Parish Tournament at Belmont on Satruday.

The team of Hav Trott, Joan Wood, Ketih Cassidy and Shorty Churm shot a 57 in the four-ball, best-ball stroke-play event. The Devonshire South team of Sandy Hutchings, George Hutchings, Leon Nearon and Kevin Petty snatched the runner-up spot over the BGA team of Alfreda Samuels, Chris Garland, Bob Legere and McNeil Simmons on retrogression after both teams scored 58.