OKEHAMPTON Golf Club’s 36-hole Ladies Championship was held in June with an exciting and tense finish with two players tied for first place.

Following a play-off, the 2025 ladies champion was Tracey Chandler with rounds of 84 and 85 gross.

The runner-up was Amanda Leonard with rounds of 81 and 88 gross, who was also the winner of the ladies championship handicap salver with rounds of 67 and 74 nett.

The Vick Bowl was won by Elaine Marwood with 40 stableford points.

With 270 competitors taking to the fairways, Saturday and Sunday saw a busy weekend of golf at Okehampton and Launceston Golf Clubs for the annual Two Castles Challenge competition.

Both courses were fully booked on both days for this popular golfing event. Numerous prizes over 18 and 36 holes were up for grabs with the winners of the 36-hole scratch category Lee Carey and Jack Whiteway of Okehampton Golf Club with 80 points.

The winners of the 36-hole handicap category were Rupert Tilley and James Twomey of Saunton Golf Club with 89 points winning on countback.

The 36-hole mixed category was won by Steve and Susie Headon of Great Torrington Golf Club with 81 points winning on countback.

The single sex category winners were Ade Hick and Ben Hick of Okehampton Golf Club with 87 points.