Kate and Anne capture Midlands South title

Oxfordshire golfers Kate Stagg and Anne Woodsend (Burford) won the Midlands South regional betterball competition at Burnham Beeches, Buckinghamshire, with a gross 73, one over par

They also carded the lowest net score with 67, but the handicap trophies went to the Buckinghamshire pair of Lina McKenna (Harewood Downs) and Karen Burrows (Ellesborough) with net 68.

Oxfordshire also supplied the scratch runners-up in the shape of Annie Gowing and Kate Evans (Frilford Heath) who pippped Claire Howells and Bobbi Waugh (Moor Hall, Warwickshire) on countback after both pairs scored gross 75.

The format attracted 50 players from the region and the betterball format received their overwhelming backing. Midlands South represents Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire & Herefordshire.