Drake flies clear of field

PUMPHERSTON’S Paul Drake is streaking clear at the top of the Damm Environmental Ltd Lothians Order of Merit.

His latest win, in the Turnhouse Open, hoisted his points tally to 308, with Benn McLeod of Musselburgh second on 143.

Leading placings: 1 P Drake (Pumpherston) 308pts; 2 B McLeod (Musselburgh) 143; 3 C Wood (North Berwick) 121; 4 G Corrigan (Greenburn) 109; 5 I Wilson (Dalmahoy) 108; 6 W Main (North Berwick), A Dick (Kingsknowe) 100; 8 J Rhind (Uphall) 96; 9 C Deerness (Harburn) 85; 10 G Thorburn (Newbattle) 78.