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What a day! On Wednesday 29th July, we held our annual Evans Transport Golf Day at the historic Royal North Devon Golf Club.

Every year, this event continues to grow, welcoming more and more guests, clients, and friends of the company for a fantastic day out on the links. We couldn't have asked for better conditions this year—the West Country weather truly turned it on for us, providing clear skies, sunshine, and great golfing conditions from start to finish.

The 2026 Champions & Prize Winners

The competition was fierce across the course, but a few key performances stood out from the field:

• Team Champions: Congratulations to Lee Merrick, Ryan Freeman, Mark Venning, and Dan Pearce, who put together a brilliant round to take home the team trophy!

• Individual Champion: A special shout-out to Lee Merrick (Evans Transport), who claimed victory as our 2026 Individual Winner!

Congratulations to Mark Cann pictured with Tom Evans and James Corry after winning the Evans Transport Sponsored Golf day at The Royal North Devon Golf Club.

The team event was won by Martyn Allen, Richard Hughes, Fraser James, and Tom Haley.

Most importantly after the golf was the dinner, speeches and charity auction where a grand total of £4750 was raised which has been given to The North Devon Hospice.

Accepting the cheque from James Corry at Evans Transport is Claire Paine the Business Relationship Manager at The North Devon Hospice

July is the time for the Annual Evans Transport Golf day!

Nine teams of 4 players did battle over the oldest Links in England. Royal North Devon Golf Club is 160 years old this year and were delighted as always to host our day. Most of us kept dry-ish on the fantastic course which is looking great as always.

The individual winner was Ryan Freeman from Atlas packaging helped along by a fantastic Eagle on the 13th hole, and Ryan was also in the winning team (above). He played with Matt Gosling from Maen Karne, Dan Battershall from Scania GB  and Les Webster who is retired from Evans Transport .

The second place team included Ian Binding from Harris and Harris Construction Richard Hughes from Gingerweb, Scott Cocks from Adams Morey and Kevin Wills from Stuart's Truck and Bus.

After an excellent meal Tom Evans precided over a Charity Auction with all proceeds going to The North Devon Hospice all the items auctioned were donated by those present and exactly £2000 was raised and donated.

The 2022 annual Evans Transport Golf day was held at The Royal North Devon Golf Club at Westward Ho! on Wednesday 20th July. 44 Players from all over the country took part in an individual format for the "Claret Jug" and the team prize of Pro shop merchandise!

The individual winner with an awesome 47 Stableford points was Kevin Wills

The winning team consisted of Steve Payne, James Guard, Ian Gooding and Paul Holstead.

After an excellent dinner Tom Evans was auctioneer for some superb "prizes" donated by Hankook Tyres, Exeter Racecourse and of course there was a model Scania Evans Transport truck auctioned too!

In total there was in excess of £1700 raised for the very worthwhile charity - The North Devon Hospice

This week saw the annual Evans Transport Golf Day which is always hosted by the oldest course in England - The Royal North Devon Golf Club.

The field was slightly reduced at the last minute due to Covid concerns but there were well over 20 players travelling from all over the country to compete.

The winner of the individual prize with a superb 39 Stableford points (off a 2 handicap) was Tom Haley from www.bottltd.co.uk and in second place was Paul Glyn who was a guest of  SR Furniture

The 1st team prize went to:
Darren Hill from Atlas Packaging
Tom Haley & Mark Loudwill from Bott Ltd
Keith Valder - Guest.

Wednesday 11th July saw the annual Evans Transport golf day at Royal North Devon Golf Club, Westward Ho! A fantastic field of 36 invited golfers from all over the country​ competed for the new annually presented "Claret Jug" in a four ball team and individual Stableford. Above are some pictures from the first tee and the winning team of Glen Johns,...

On Wednesday 28th June we held our annual Golf day at The Royal North Devon Golf Club. Despite some horrible weather everyone had a great time and we got a chance to thank our suppliers, clients and customers from all over the UK.

Here are some pictures from the prize giving.

Amid fears of heavy showers and possibly thunder and lightning the Evans Golf Day enjoyed a rain free day.

Attended by customers, suppliers and staff 10 teams of 4 competed on the Royal North Devon links last Wednesday.

Individual prizes were also available and the standard of golf excellent bearing in mind some had not experience the course before.

Images below show team and individual prize winners.

Bradley Goaman, John Marks, Peter Hocking and Andy Walker team winners at the Evans Transport Golf Day played at Royal North Devon Wednesday 17th June.

Peter Hocking also won the individual prize with Simon Goaman 2nd.