KINGS Norton Golf Club won the West Midlands League final at Handsworth GC for the first time since the competition started in 1967.

In a repeat of last year’s final, Norton saw off defending champions Swindon by half a point, 3.5-3.0.

The journey to the final consisted of 14 league games to finish third in the zone, with 17 points from a possible 28 to qualify for the knock-out stages.

The knock-out stages were on a home and away basis and Kings defeated Enville, Druids Heath and Dudley to reach the final.

Kings Norton results — Ladies Final Stableford: Silver Division: 1 Sue Yau 36 points; 2 Carol White 35; Bronze Division: 1 Vicky Turner 30 points; 2 Tina Miller 30.

Centenary Salver Trophy: Winners — South Staffordshire; Runners up – Kings Norton Golf Club.

Division One Medal: 1 Steven Earles (77–8 = 69); 2 Shaun Thornhill (73–2 = 71).

Division Two: 1 Alan Cowin (86–13 = 73): 2 Terence Troth (88–13 = 75) Men’s Monday Stableford: Winner — Martin Furber (44 points); Runner-up — Anthony Hill (42 points).

Worcestershire Union of Golf Clubs Captains and Guest Tournament: Winners — Derek Tranter and Mick Price of Kings Norton Golf Club.