VISITORS from 27 clubs from across the Midlands joined with home representatives to compete for the Open Mixed Four-somes Trophy at Broadway.

This net medal competition, played off half combined handicaps, was won by the visiting duo of Malcolm and Sheila Lloyd from Minchinhampton with a score of 71.5.

Second, and representing Broad-way, were Arthur Gray and Denise Parker (72.5) who won on countback from Peter Stone (Cirencester) and Valerie Sprott (Minchinhampton).

This pairing produced a remarkable score on the day despite having to tee off last in the truly atrocious weather.

Fourth prize went to Michael Alexiou and Julia Ward (73.5) also from Broadway.

The prize for best gross was won by Broadway's currently in-form husband and wife duo of Mike and Lin Everitt with a gross 83.

At the presentation dinner that followed, Broadway's captain, Richard Rouse, was able to announce that the trophy had this year been re-named the John Freeman Open Mixed Foursomes Trophy in honour and recognition of the magnificent 38-year contribution made by John Freeman, 28 years a professional and latterly as Assistant Professional working alongside his son, Martyn, who has now assumed the role as head professional.

For his part, John was delighted to be on hand to present the trophy to the winners since, as he pointed out in his speech, such honours were more often conferred posthumously!

Vale Golf and Country Club

Marie Curie Qualifying Stableford - Silver Division: 1 Jackie Marks 37pts; 2 Angela Catlin 34. Bronze I: 1 Wendy Towers 39; 2 Maureen Austin 36. Bronze II: 1 Debbie Langham 30pts; 2 Sheila Gilbert 28. Club Division: 1 Valerie Lampard.

Coronation Foursomes: 1 Barbara McLaren & Jackie Marks 82; 2 Fiona Mitchell & Sylvia Andrews 83.5.

May Medal - Silver Division: 1 Angela Catlin 79-9-70 (best net and gross); 2 Sonia Byrd 92-17-75. Bronze I: 1 Joan Lowe 99-22-77; 2 Rosemary Shufflebotham 103-25-78. Bronze II: 1 Caroline Edwards 112-33-79; 2 Pat Stone 120-33-79. Club Division: 1 V Lampard.

Medal Winners Salver: 1 Angela Catlin 70; 2 Sonia Byrd 75.

Evesham

Jubilee Stableford: 1 John Williams 42pts; 2 Frank Hanley 40. Ladies: 1 Lesley Morgan 33; 2 Jennie Marston 29.

Hospital Bowl (June Medal) - Division One: 1 Brian Campbell 76-7-69; 2 Richard Minton 76-5-71 (cb); 3 Robin Miles 81-10-71. Division Two: 1 Jeremy Taylor 84-14-70 (cb); 2 Graham Terry 85-15-70; 3 F Hanley 84-13-71.

Team results: The Worcestershire 2 1/2, Evesham A 3 1/2 (Winning pairs, Jamie Bailey & Chris Walker, Steve Wood & Richard Curnock, Lloyd Stephens & Nick Wallis. Brian Campbell & Brian Haines halved).

Droitwich 3 1/2, Evesham A 2 1/2 (S Wood & R Curnock, R Minton & Dan Haines. J Bailey & C Walker halved).