Skipton Golf Club's presentation night was tinged with regret as the club bade farewell to its top player, Ben Mallinson.

Members will still see plenty of Mallinson, the Telegraph and Argus Bradford Union Player of the Year, as he is turning professional to work alongside Skipton pro Peter Robinson.

However, he will be sorely missed by Skipton's scratch team, for whom Mallinson scored 19 out of a possible 22 points in matches last season.

A special presentation was made by retiring captain John Hindle at the prize ceremony on Saturday and he finished his tribute to the popular Mallinson by saying: "He's just a great guy to have around".

Prizes went to the following:

Men - Club championship: Jeremy Harding. Golfer of the year: Jason Brown. Fraser Nightingale Fell Trophy: David Grant. Barratt Cup: Jeremy Harding. Carson-Irving Hide Rasche Trophy: John Cameron. Centenary Trophy: Chris Chapman. Centenary Salver: Raymond Brown. Coronation Cup: Richard Drake. Harold Beck Trophy: Robin Taylor. Knowles Bowl: Pip Humpherson. Craven Herald 8-15 Trophy: Terry Hailes. John Smales Memorial Trophy: Ian Dean. Rabbits' KO: Ian Dean. Liversedge Trophy: Ian Dean. Rabbits' Jubilee Trophy: Bob Elders. Improvised Trophy: Ian Stott. Wales Cup: Roger Lupton and Graham Whipp. Winter League: Tim Harrison and Keith Summersgill. Lifeboat Pairs: Ian Harrison and Mike Hirst. AD Taylor Seniors' Trophy: Keith Schofield. Mixed Raleigh Hargreaves Trophy: Ian Lockwood and Freda Matthews. Harold Ideson Trophy: Wendy Greaves and Mick Prior.

Women - Scratch Trophy: Sylvia Eastwood. Brooksbank Trophy: Tina Chappelow. Centenary Trophy: Dagmar Woodhead. Lafolley Cup: Sadie Hayo. Victory Cup: Joan Wilkinson. Belle Wyke Candlestick: Joan Williamson. Centenary Plate: Yvonne Reynolds and Sylvia Eastwood. Salt Trophy: Joan Wood. LGU Quaiche: Joan Wilkinson. Annual Club Medal: Joan Wood. PK Putter: Debbie Prior and Tracey Bentley.

Juniors - Junior Cup: Mark Desgranges. Junior Matchplay: Mark Desgranges. Centenary Trophy: Andrew Carling.

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