When it comes to PC leadership, it appears the money's on Paul Davis

If a revolt against the leadership of Paul Davis is brewing from within the Newfoundland and Labrador Progressive Conservative Party, you wouldn't find evidence of it at a major party fundraiser on Monday.

"I think the majority of people in the party are supportive of Paul. I certainly am," PC supporter Mike Power said, between swings at the annual PC golf tournament at The Wilds on Salmonier Line.

"I don't see the need for a leadership review at this point in time."

"Obviously it's up to whomever wants to put the motion forward, [but] we're pleased with Mr. Davis and and I don't see any necessity for doing it at this point in time," added Tom Williams, brother of former Tory premier Danny Williams.

About 30 teams — 150 golfers in all — paid $2,000 per team to enter the tournament, which is an impressive turnout for a party that flopped badly in last fall's provincial election.

Supporters said that's evidence the party remains on solid footing, despite being reduced to just seven seats last fall, and a reflection of how badly the Liberals have stumbled after less than a year in office.

But it's not all sunshine and roses.

Motion calling for leadership review

Some are starting to openly question whether Davis is the right person to lead the party through a difficult rebuilding process and into another general election.

And that question is expected to be front and centre at the party's annual general meeting and convention in Gander, scheduled for Oct. 22-23.

• Former PC executive director requests formal leadership review

A motion calling for a leadership review is being submitted by former PC Party executive director Sharon Vokey, with insiders saying that some grassroots elements of the party have lost confidence in Davis.

But that's not a sentiment that people were willing to put forward at the golfing fundraiser.

"They're doing OK. You have to give them time," said Gary Sullivan, a party supporter from Calvert.

"The election is not a year old yet. You have another three years. You have to give people time."

"I like Paul. I have no desire to see a change," added Robert Parsons, from Gander.

Davis also has the support of fellow caucus member and Ferryland MHA Keith Hutchings, who thinks a leadership review would be an unnecessary distraction right now.

"It's a little surprising at this stage. We're nine months from a provincial election. The last poll indicated we were doing quite well as a party, and certainly our leader was doing well. There's work to be done now and I think the next year should be spent doing that work, and preparing for the next general election," said Hutchings.

"I just don't understand the timing at this point in time."