TADMARTON Heath made home advantage tell as they defeated Frilford Heath 2-1 in Section 1 of the Core Golf UK Oxfordshire Foursomes League.

Andy Laird and Barry Pawley edged out Jamie Burns and Sam Boffin by two holes, while James Burton and Joel Smith overcame Lee White and Dean Newbold 3 & 2.

The visitors’ only win came in the top match, where Harry Richardson and Matt Green beat Jamie Powell and Matt Draper 2 &1.

Burford triumphed 2-1 at home to bottom club Buckingham thanks to wins from Tom Roebuck and Jack Bowen, and John Wilks and James Pratt, who walked over.

RESULTS

CORE GOLF UK OXFORDSHIRE

FOURSOMES LEAGUE

Section 1

Tadmarton Heath 2 (3pts), Frilford Heath 1 (1) (Tadmarton Heath first): J Powell & M Draper lost to H Richardson & M Green 2 & 1; A Laird & B Pawley bt J Burns & S Boffin 2 holes; J Burton & J Smith bt L White & D Newbold 3 & 2.

Burford 2 (3pts), Buckingham 1 (1) (Burford first): M Oliver & A Ashberry lost to G Shirat & R Marsden 2 & 1; T Roebuck & J Bowen bt J Shepherd & C Robb 4 & 3; J Wilks & J Pratt w/o.

NORTH OXFORD

Senior men’s match: North Oxford 4, Rye Hill 2.

Ladies’ Medal No 8 – Silver Div: 1 S White 91-20=71. Bronze Div: 1 L Watkins 97-28=69.

Ladies’ American Tournament KO: 1 J Simmie, 2 L Watkins.

OXFORD CITY

Seniors Stableford: 1 P Organ 37pts, 2 J Welsh 34, 3 M Morbey 34.

Medal – Div 1: 1 D Hamilton 68-3=65 (cb), 2 C Soave 75-10=65, 3 M Maciak 82-13=69. Div 2: D Callaghan 88-16=72, 2= C Keely 89-16=73 & A Davies 91-18=73.

  • FRILFORD Heath are running a special women’s golf day at the club on Tuesday, June 4.

The event is aimed at encouraging females of all ages and skill levels to participate in the game.

The club’s coaches will teach newcomers the basics on their golf simulator and as well as outdoors.

The informal session will be held between 4-6pm, to be followed by complimentary drinks and nibbles.

Those wishing to book their place should email events@frilfordheath.co.uk.