JON BARNES chalked up his second win in three years in the Barton-on-Sea Pro-Am, the tournament which marks the start of the Hampshire PGA season.

The former Barton amateur, above, who is now an assistant professional at Sandford Springs, shot a four-under-par 68 to win by shot from the Barton assistant David Ford.

Barnes made the most of perfect scoring conditions in the Fullers-Group sponsored event. Ford was left to rue an untidy finish to his round, which saw him drop shots at the 15th and 16th holes.

Kevin Saunders (Dibden) and Ceb Aby (Chilworth) shared third place on 70.

In the Pro-Am, Philip Bryden's team of Stuart Hopkins, Tim Thompson and Nick Boyes recorded an impressive 96 points to win by seven points from Aby's team of Steve Davies, Alan Pollack and Nick Boyes.

Leading professional scores: 68 J Barnes (Sandford Springs). 69 D Ford (Barton-on-Sea). 70 C Aby (Chilworth), K Saunders (Dibden), Steve Cowle (Blacknest),J Hay (Waterlooville). 71 J Pitcher (Romsey), P Bryden (Tournerbury), K Bowden (Swanmore GC).