Golf round-up: All Betts are off for Andy’s Tydd St Giles rivals as he seals trophy double

Andy Betts shot the best gross and nett scores over 36 holes to win Tydd St Giles Golf Club’s Sewell Salver and Ciuffini Shield event.

Playing off a seven handicap, Betts came in with 79+72=151 gross and 72+65=137 nett total to take top position.

Behind Betts in second place was James Neve, who was playing off a 15 handicap.

He managed scores of 88+86=174 (gross) and 73+71=144 (nett).

Meanwhile, third place went to Simon Smith (ten handicap) as he came in with 82+82=164 gross and 72+72=144 nett.

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Andy Betts shows off the Sewell Salver and Ciuffini Shield after his impressive performance last week.

Other results: Seniors’ section: August Medal competition: Division One – 1st Steven Pead 85-15=70 (ocb); 2nd Mick Vassall 80-10=70; 3rd Chris Moore 83-12=71.

Division Two – 1st Ken Parker 83-18=65; 2nd Dave Punshon 88-20=68; 3rd Toby North 91-20=71.

Division Three – 1st Steve Skoulding 88-22=66; 2nd Malcolm Miller 89-22=67; 3rd Gary Brown 91-23=68.

Division Four – 1st Martin Constable 104-36=68; 2nd Steve Dewey 100-29=71; 3rd Herbert Lovell 108-36=72.

Ladies’ section: Daily Mail two-day foursomes – 1st Maie Osborn & Sylvia Illsley 41pts; 2nd Chris Doy & Chelsea Petty 40pts; 3rd Chris Young & Penny Wicks 39pts; 4th Lin Walker & Jackie Maton 38pts.

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