THE ladies section of Minehead and West Somerset Golf Club played a Somerset League match away to Long Sutton and , in 30 degrees with little breeze, they were soundly beaten 6 ½ to ½.

This week’s home competition saw the postponed Cromer Cup (28 handicap and over) and Powell Cup (27 handicap and under) being played. Winner of the Powell Cup was Deano Carlin with a nett 67, six under her handicap. Second was Jenny Elliott with a nett 74, on countback from Sarah Hill.

Winner of the Cromer Cup was Gill Hurley with a nett 66, seven under her handicap. Second was Corinne Rees with a nett 70.

Three ladies from Minehead, Ros Chidgey, Ginnette Bowyer and Annette O’Hare, represented Somerset Seniors in a match against Devon at Tiverton. With players from all over Somerset and Devon participating Somerset triumphed 4-3.

Next week sees the Ladies Club Championship being played - a 35-hole competition over one day.