Lew beauty!

Captain Nev (centre) with the victorious Steve Lewis (right) and Tony Smith (left). Picture: Paolo Minoli

Steve Lewis claimed the Lord Riddell Memorial Trophy and the prize for the lowest gross score in our medal meeting at Worplesdon.

Our traditional season curtain-raiser was played in glorious sunshine on a course in superb condition – a very fitting way to get captain Nev Appleton’s year off to a great start.

Lewis scorched round in a gross 75, to record a net 69, with Paul Kelso second in Division One with a net 74 (gross 81) and Hugo Chambre third with a net 76 (gross 78).

In Division Two, Tony Smith pipped secretary Tim Allan to first place with a net 72 (gross 86), one ahead of the Ashridge man (gross 85). The resurgent Kevin Price was third with a net 74 (gross 88).

The top 16 qualified for the Emsley Carr – see the full draw here