HARWICH and Dovercourt Golf Club's annual ladies' invitation day competition was played in fine weather, resulting in excellent scoring and a close finish between two teams.

The quartet of Ruth Stapleton, Yvonne Davies and their guests Lyn Lawrence and Linda Hayles, from Frinton, just edged out Linda Burrows, Phyllis Boddy and their guests from Clacton, Julia Hewett and Janet Hillier, on countback.

Hewitt won nearest the pin for the guests and Gina Doyle for the hosts.

Burrows won the Yorkshire Hennibique Trophy and Glynnis Hutchence was runner-up.

The Elizabeth Bernard Trophy was won by Kate Fender.

Chris Bradford was the runner-up.

Medal eight was won by Burrows.

Jane Hurst was second and Ruth Stapleton third.

Mary Allston, playing with Barbara Rowe, won the Stoke by Nayland ladies' Guest Day and lady captain Georgina Grout, Sue Keen, Viv Dale and Sally Pettit (Playgolf) came third in the Playgolf Charity Invitation Day.