The annual match between the Axe Cliff ladies’ and the seniors for the Courtesy Cup took place on Monday, writes Janet Dack.

The seniors were the holders of the cup and the ladies made them fight all the way to retain it, the match ending in a thrilling draw at two-and-a-half all.

The winners for the ladies were Helen Gaudie and Margaret Kenchington and Alison Cook and Pauline Willis.

For the seniors the winners were John White and Malcolm Glass and Chris Walker and Hugh Willis while the drawn match was shared by Glenda Board and Janet Dack with Keith Wilson partnering Malcolm Reynolds

The winner of the McMillan Spoon competition, played as a stableford in extremely windy conditions, was Margaret Kenchington with 31 points.

The runner-up was Barbara Cummings.