Derbyshire pair win Australian Spoons Midlands North final

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Derbyshire golfers Jan Lathbury and Andree Moulds booked their place in the national finals of EWGA’s Australian Spoons competition when they won the Midlands North regional final at Beedles Lake in Leicestershire and Rutland.
They scored 37 Stableford points in the foursomes competition for players with handicaps over 21. The Australian Spoons is sponsored by Volvo. Competitors initially take part in club rounds with the best pairs going forward to regional competitions and then the national finals.
The Midlands North final attracted qualifying teams representing 47 clubs throughout the region.
Jan, who plays off 26, and Andree, a 29-handicapper, are both members at Erewash Valley Golf Club. The runners-up were Southwell couple Sue Nickless and Jenny Hubbard who scored 36pts
Jan and Andree now go through to the national final at Kedleston Park, Derbyshire, on September 17.
Lyndsey Hewison
Press and PR Officer