Ben Rhydding's junior golfers completed the finest double in the club's history winning the Bradford Team Championship at Calverley for the second successive year.

The four-man team of Peter Hibbert (Captain) Chris Pearce, Richard Atkins and Chris Atkins finished two shots clear of runners-up Riddlesden.

Ben Rhydding now represent the 28 Bradford Union clubs in the Yorkshire Union Cup at Tankersley Park and join Calverley as Bradford representatives in the Daily Telegraph North East Championships at Brancepath Castle, Durham.

Winners at Brancepath Castle take part in the National playoff for the honour of representing England at La Manga in the Daily Telegraph home International Championships.

Junior Organiser Bruce Fowler was delighted with the result. He said: "It was a stunning performance and we were fortunate that Chris Pearce chose Sunday to play the best golf of his life! Chris well supported by the other team players including Chris Atkins at 12 one of the youngest competitors in the championships.

"This is a great reward for the efforts of senior and junior club members, and parents over the past few years."

The year may finish with even more success for the club. The boys may add the league title to the team cup as league leaders with only two matches left to play this season.

The membership list is full for junior boys this year but applications for girls in the 11-14 age range are invited for season 2004. Adult category memberships are available at the club described by 'Fore' magazine as one of the top ten nine-hole courses in Britain.

Details on the Ben Rhydding Golf Development programme are available from Bruce Fowler on 01943 608622.

Bracken Ghyll: Patrick Lee held his Captain's Day in superb conditions with the course looking at its best. The golf was of the highest standard and closely contested.

The eventual winner was Nick Cook who collected 38 Stableford points playing off eight, with Duncan Wood (7) on 37 and Nick Page (11) on 36. The golf was followed by an evening prize presentation, buffet and disco, including raffle in aid of Children with Leukemia.

The Seniors' Captain's Day was played again in perfect golfing conditions. The Senior Captain's Shield was won by Stan Fawcett (24) with 40points from John Williams (18) on 38 and George Burrell (17) with 37. There were five players tied on 36 and after countback Charlie Cox (20) and John Daglish (28) took fourth and fifth spots.

The first Bracken Ghyll Seniors v Juniors match saw the lads triumphed over the grandads by three matches to two and 217 total stableford points to 211.

The match was so much enjoyed by all concerned that it was unanimously agreed to make this the first of a regular series.

Bracken Ghyll has also recently announced a 25 per cent reduction in its annual membership subscription between now and April 30, 2004.

Interested parties can ring 01943 831207 or visit www.brackenghyll.co.uk for further information

BEN RHYDDING: The men and ladies played for the Ramsden Trophy with the ladies winning 296-255.

The Golf Foundation was won by Muriel North with 35 points.

The LGU Medal Six results were: 1, Sue Atkins 60; 2, Brenda Watts 65; 3, Pamela Anderson 67; 4, Julie Cowan 68.

The ladies' away day was at Easingwold. The weather was perfect and a great day's golf was enjoyed starting with bacon butties and coffee and rounded off with an excellent evening meal.

The winning team was Sandra Speer, Helen Sefton and Linda Smith. Nearest the line was Pamela Anderson, nearest the pin was Sue Towler and the putting competition was won by Helen Sefton.

Captain's Day for the ladies saw an excellent choice of prizes presented by Alan Parker to Sandra Speer 41 points; Linda Smith 38 and Sue Towler 37. Nearest the line were Brenda Watts and Jackie Carpenter and nearest the pin was Sue Towler.

ILKLEY: The Robertson Trophy, a 36 hole stroke play competition, was won by Jane Cooper with 71 and 66. Runner-up was Lizzie Brand with two rounds of 69.

John Harrison, the club President, held a good day for the ladies with a stableford competition.The winner with an excellent 43 was Dottie Cartwright.

Silver Division - 1, Liz Webster 38 pts; 2, Gill bean 37. Bronze Division - 1, Anne Holmes 34; 2, Maggie Mitchell 32. Nearest the pin - Liz Webster. Putting - Lynne Brand. Edleston Trophy: Division One - Linda Burton. Division Two - Dottie Cartwright. Linda won the trophy beating Dottie 3 and 2.

COOKRIDGE HALL: Once again a best back nine calculation was required to sort out one of the placings in a full handicap Stableford Competition. In this instance it was third place, with Otley's own Dave Wilkinson losing out to John Rushfirth, both with 38 points.

Second with one point more was John Kitchen, who was third last week. His rich vein of form hasn't yet secured him a recent first place but watch this space; he's on fire at the moment.

This week's first position was secured by Ken Goddard, a newish member of the seniors, who nosed ahead of John with a score of 40 points.