Defending champion St Clair beat a strong and experienced Taieri team by a 4 to 2 margin at St Clair on Saturday to take the early lead in the local senior pennant series after the second round.
After a clean sweep in the first round two weeks ago, St Clair has a maximum four points and 10 games to lead Taieri by two points and two games.
The top quartet of Brent McEwan, Stephen Hitchcox, Michael Minty and Paul Brouwer all posted wins although Minty's success over Ian Boath only came on the final green.
Otago A may be in third position but this team has a game in hand against its own B team which will be played at Balmacewen on May 8.
The legends tournament took a weekend out of the programme and players were competing in the club championships while round one was scheduled.
Otago A began in style with a 4.5 to 1.5 win over North Otago on the parched Oamaru course.
John Cunningham continued his successful run on his home course beating Kayne Wardell (Otago) on the final green.
Gregor Croudis stood in for his injured brother Duncan and managed a half against Dion Ratahi.
The other match between Otago B and Chisholm Park finished in a 3-all draw with Murray Edgar slotting a long putt on the final green for a half with Sean Geary.
