Staffordshire's Sue Spencer made a winning debut in the England Golf senior men's and women's Midlands tournament at Beau Desert, in her home county. The former county champion from Whittington Heath, who is enjoying a new senior career, won the women's handicap prize with 67 points over 36 holes. She pipped Sue Batchelor (Woburn) on countback, while two other players were just a point behind in a tight finish: Judy Butler (Malton & Norton) and Sue Pidgeon (Wrekin).

Sue Spencer commented: "The course was superb, it's in really good condition, but the greens were tricky. It was quite tough, but very enjoyable. I was a member there about 25 years ago and it's always a pleasure to go back and play there."

She's making the most of her new senior career, having played in the English senior amateur and stroke play championships. "I'm looking forward to playing for the Midlands in the Jamboree and to playing for Staffordshire vets," she said.

Mary MacLaren of Wellingborough, was 2nd Gross, Carol Gibbs, Wellingborough, Best Gross day 1 and Sue Pidgeon, Wrekin,  Best Nett day 1. Well done to all those Midland Vets taking part. The course looked lovely, but the scores reflected the difficulty.