ALRESFORD Golf Club held their men’s and ladies’ Club Championships and handicap competitions over the weekend of June 24-25, with perfect weather matching the immaculate condition of the course.

This contributed to the lowest winning score for the men’s championship in 10 years. William Briggs shot 71, 70 for a gross 141 for the 36 holes (3 over par) to win by four shots from runner-up Grant Thorne.

The ladies’ championship was won for a fourth year running by Kelly Travers with a gross 152 (79, 73) for 36 holes, while Becky Scott came second on 157.

The men’s handicap competition was for the John Holmes Trophy and the winner was William Pakenham-walsh with a net 131 (7 under par).

In the ladies’ handicap competitions, the Brenda Hedges Trophy (Silver Div) was won by Pat Palmer with a net 143 (1 over par) and the Dorothy Coombs Trophy (Bronze Div) went to Debbie Wills with 149 (7 over par).

Championship results:

Men’s Championship: 1st, William Briggs (71+70=141); 2nd, Grant Thorne (73+72=145); 3rd, Ben Unsworth (76+72=148). Best Round 1: Jim White 73; Best Round 2: Ashley Wilmott 77.

John Holmes Trophy: 1st, William Pakenham-walsh (63+68=net131); 2nd, William Briggs (67+66=133); 3rd, Grant Thorne (68+67=135); 4th, Richard West (66+70=136). Best Round 1: Jim White 67; Best Round 2: Peter Botterill 66.

Ladies’ Championship: 1st, Kelly Travers (79+73=152); 2nd, Becky Scott (78+79=157).

Brenda Hedges Trophy (Silver Div): 1st, Pat Palmer (71+72=net143); 2nd, Becky Scott (72+73=145).

Dorothy Coombs Trophy (Bronze Div): 1st, Debbie Wills (67+82=149); 2nd, Marion Bruce (72+79=151). EG Medal (Championship Round 1): Div I – Pat Palmer (net 71); Div II – (Debbie Wills) (67); Div III – Jennie Myers.