A FULL field of 19 teams competed in Cowdray Park Seniors’ light-hearted Texas Scramble event.

The teams of four were drawn from the various handicap divisions, giving a balanced look to the line-ups.

Play started in dense fog, but it was later a beautiful day for golf.

Fifth group out, Paul Owen, Peter Burton, Ray Dowse and Tony Castley, set the benchmark with score of 70 points (net 63.5) and were followed into the clubhouse by Dave Tilley, Tony Sapsworth, Rodney Fisher and Clive Strudwick with a net 62.4.

They held the lead for a long time until the strong group of Chris Hutchings, Phil Pett, Jon Fife and Graham Thompson stormed ahead with 61.5 points and claimed victory.

The prizes were presented by vice-captain Mike Hughes and the raffle raised £145 for Chestnut Tree Children’s Hospice.