GRAHAM and Elizabeth Newton teamed up with Michael Burrows and Jill Bullock to triumph in Ludlow Golf Club’s annual Mixed Open.

The team carded a winning 76 points and received their accolades from Ludlow Golf Club’s women’s captain Jacki Corbett.

David and Ruth Ball, Keith and Yvonne Wilcox formed a mixed team from Ludlow and Llandrindod Wells, who took fourth spot after returning 73 points.

Ludlow Golf Club spokesman Frances Sanders said the event was part of the club’s 125-year anniversary celebrations.

“We have an extremely busy year at Ludlow Golf Club celebrating our 125 years,” said Frances.

“We have a lot of competitions and events lined up to celebrate the anniversary, as well as working hard to encourage new and young members with membership packages available and working with the local schools.”

Graham and Elizabeth Newton and Michael Burrows and Jill Bullock took the plaudits on a very wet and windy day at Ludlow.

There were visitors from 12 clubs, as well as Ludlow’s members playing in the successful competition.

Results: 1 Graham and Elizabeth Newton, Michael Burrows and Jill Bullock 76 points; 2 Rodger and Pat Cleves, Danny Daniels and Janet Bowen (Burghill Valley) 75 points; 3 Nigel and Marilyn Howard, Bernie and Helen Green (Burghill Valley) 73 points; 4, David and Ruth Ball, Keith and Yvonne Wilcox, (Ludlow and Llandrindod Wells) 73 points.