THE captain's drive in at Knighton golf club took place on March 16, on one of the hottest and sunniest days of the year so far.

The 2014 captain Kevin Collins was introduced by club chairman Dave Hawkes who also welcomed everyone to the event and wished the new captain and all the club members a very successful and good golfing year.

Kevin then thanked everyone for coming to the event and those who had worked hard to get the course and club ready for the start of the season. Kevin said "I am feeling very positive and looking forward to welcoming new members to the club".

He announced there would be an open day at the club on March 30, and asked all the members present to invite people to the event. He also welcomed new club chef Dave Hickling to the club before wishing everyone a great season.

The results of the Arctic league played on Saturday's throughout the winter were: 1st Darrel Evans, 2nd Colin Badlan and 3rd Guy Hodnett. Colin thanked the new captain for organising the event.

The results of the captains day drive in competition were 1st junior captain Kieran Jones (35 points), 2nd captain Kevin Collins (35) and 3rd Guy Hodnett (33).