Licata leaps ahead at Wells

Giuseppe Licata extended his lead at the top of the Total Triumph Order of Merit by winning a hastily arranged Gloucester and Somerset PGA medal at Wells Golf Club.

The event was due to be played at nearby Mendip Golf Club which was fog-bound, but the move suited Licata. The Bristol Golf Centre man posted a five-under-par 65 to win by two from George Ryall (Players Club) and new Saltford assistant Chris Coles.

G&S PGA chairman Andrew March contacted Wells PGA Professional Jack Heginbotham who was able to arrange a two tee start with the co-operation of his members for the first PGA visit since 2007.

Licata carded six birdies at the second, sixth, ninth, 13^th, 15^th and 16^th before his only blemish at the 18^th hole.

Ryall just failed in his attempt for a third straight win while Coles completed his best round as a professional. Tim Baker (Bristol Golf Centre) marked his season debut with 68 to claim fourth. March made a return to his early season form to share fifth with amateur Mitch Waite (Filton) on 69.