Mark Earley defeated great friend Eric Stone 7&6 in their top of the ladder match, the great football rivals went head to head , but Mark was too good today as he made 8 birdies.

The course was very wet and suited Mark's game as he hits it long and straight.

Rob Thompson won his match 5 & 4 to defeat defending champion Rob Macdougall. Thompson making an impressive 5 birdies on the front nine to take an unassailable lead.

Mark O'Hara won a close match with Andy Mitchell to move into 2nd place and top challenger.

Stephen Bartlett beat the current Sussex Senior Champion, Steve Graham by 2 holes finishing with 4 consecutive birdies to win the match.

Players to watch are Lee Sexton (3rd), Marcus Opoku (6th) & Stirling Wakefield (10th ) all move into the top 10.

There was only 4 x 2's sharing £180.

Mark Earley maintains his 100% record at the top of the ladder and is 2pts clear.

League Position Player Points
1 Mark Earley 21
2 Mark O'Hara 19
2 Andy Mitchell 19
4 Rob Thompson 17
4 Marcus Opoku 17
6 Lee Sexton 16
6 Stirling Wakefield 16

Nearest the pins

3rd - Mark O'Hara
7th - Simon Clarke
13th - Lee Drew
16th - David Twynam

Full results