Gavin's bid is all gale and hearty

SCOTS star Gavin Dear insists he'll continue to blow his Lytham Trophy rivals away despite the horrendous conditions.

The Murrayshall ace overcame the strong winds and ended with a one-over 141 to sit just four behind leader Luke Goddard with 36-holes to play.

And 23-year-old Dear said: "I've been striking the ball so well recently that I feel my game can stand up to the weather.

"A day like this could damage your chances. But I'm in a good position now and I'd be happy if the wind kept blowing."

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