PLAYERS in Cowdray Park Golf Club’s August Medal found the course biting back, with long rough and fast greens taking their toll.

The Division One winner was Oliver Bradbury with a net 66, followed by Shaun White (68) and Matt Harrison (69). Simon Small took Division Two with a 67, from Ken Chapman, Dave Fowler and Nick Caws, all on 70. Division Three victor John How shot a net 69.

Leading scores: Div I – net 66 Oliver Bradbury; 68 Shaun White; 69 Matt Harrison; 71 Steve White; 72 Howard Kasey, Chris Strudwick. Div II – 67 Simon Small; 70 Ken Chapman, Dave Fowler, Nick Caws. Div III – 69 John How; 72 Barney Dixon.

Cowdray Seniors played their August Stableford in a strong, blustery wind. Best score of the day came in Division One where winner Bill Birnie returned 41 points.

Leading scores: Div I – 41 pts Bill Birnie; 39 John Hall; 38 Dave Balfour; 37 Pat Harrison; 36 Chris Hutchings. Div II – 39 Dave Darby; 38 Alistair Proctor, John Renwick; 37 David Tulip, Barry Overington; 36 Bernie May.

In a first ever seniors’ match between the clubs, Cowdray Park lost 5-3 at Alresford.