THE newly revamped Cleobury Open was a huge success with teams from all over the West Midlands taking part.

With a 50-50 split of mixed teams and male teams the pot was split with the top two teams from each section taking home prizes.

Afternoon starters the Popes and Butchers shot a fantastic nett 58.6 to take first place in the mixed section.

The very strong team from Shifnal lead by plus-2 handicapper Craig Simmons made a mockery of the tough Deer Park course, shooting 27 gross. They slowed up on the Badgers Sett course but finished with 56.4 to lead the way.

That was until the very last team out, Cleobury members Selwyn Clarke, Darren Snape and friends Trevor Peace and Justin Edge also shot a 56.4 nett but a superior back count on Badgers Sett was enough to snatch victory.

Team captain Selwyn said: “It was a team effort with everyone contributing.

“Myself and Darren have recently joined Cleobury and look forward to playing in more events.”

Dave Pain, Cleobury Mortimer director of golf, golf professional and Stuburt Golf brand ambassador, added: “A big thank you to all for playing and supporting the event and also to Steph for the fantastic homemade cakes supplied after nine holes.”

Final Results : Mixed, 1st- Mr and Mrs Butcher, Mr and Mrs Pope - 58.6; 2nd - Mr and Mrs Blackburn, Mr and Mrs Loram - 61.9. Men’s, 1st - Clarke, Snape, Peace and Edge - 56.4 CB; 2nd - Simmons, Truran, Legge, Jackson - 56.4