Hot favourite Jason Barnes emerged as the clear winner of the Ashford Golf Club men’s championship.

The championship was played over 36 holes and excellent rounds of 71 and 69 saw Barnes win with a combined score of 140, featuring six birdies and two eagles, great scoring in difficult conditions.

Jack Owen shot scores of 73 and 74 to claim a worthy second spot while an excellent second round of 70 saw Liam Tegg take third place.

The ladies also battled it out over 36 holes and an excellent second round of 88 resulted in Janet James overhauling first round leader Virginia Zlabiene to take the title by three shots, with Tina Brookes in third place.

The veterans competition over 18 holes was won by former club captain Keith Hopson who carded a fine round of 78, five shots ahead of Keith James. James Mitchell and Norman Barnes returned scores of 84 to share third place.

The junior champion is Heston King whose round of 87 was just one shot clear of runner-up Lewan Smith, with Jack Wood completing the podium places.

The Groombridge Trophy, a Foursomes event featuring an adult and a junior, was won by David and Luke Griggs with a score of 72.5 clear of runners-up Jack and Tracyann Wood, with their score of 80.

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