HARWICH and Dovercourt Golf Club starlet Lucy Henshall battled to victory in the Hitchcock Cup.

The 13-year-old junior member competed in the final against Bethany Haslehurst, from Chigwell Golf Club.

The match was played at Orsett Golf Club and refereed by Louella Hitchcock.

At one point, Henshall was three holes down but she fought back to win on the 18th after being all-square on the 17th.

The Hitchcock Cup is an Essex Golf Union countywide competition for girls of her age group.

The trophy was presented by Essex Ladies County Golf Association president Philippa Deman.