SANDIWAY Golf Club’s Ladies claimed a county title after beating their opponents from Astbury in the final at Wallasey.

After qualifying as newly-crowned West Cheshire League champions, they took on the East Cheshire League winners at the home of the Stableford format.

Barbara Laird, a regular for Cheshire’s Seniors, gave them a flying start after seeing off Chris Westrup by 4/2.

Jane Pickup levelled though with a 4/3 win over Jill Peters, only for Sally Brown to restore the Northwich club’s lead after edging out Sue Bentley 2/1.

Sue Walton hit back for Astbury with a 7/5 victory over Dorothy Larmour, but Sandiway secured first prize thanks to wins from Jane Johnson – by 3/2 over Jan Davey – and Sue Wilson.

She got the better of Linda Burrows, while with the other match between Mel Barton and Ann Soonaye was halved.

Report by Geoff Garnett