Continuing exactly where she left off. That is Fiona Newport in Howth. Last season she swept all before her and not surprisingly went on to win the Golfer of the Year title. The four handicapper has also made a great start to the new season. She took the top prize in Class One of the March monthly Medal with a score of 73. And then last week she followed that up by again taking top spot in Class One, this time in a par singles competition where she was all square for the 18 holes.

This time last year, Newport was playing off six, but gradually reduced that handicap by two shots. Given her start to the new season, who is to argue that she won't give the Golfer of the Year crown a good run again this season?