COUNTBACK was needed to decide the winner of the Specialist Shield, as Stoke by Nayland Golf Club held their Ladies Autumn Meeting.

Hilary Cairns just pipped runner-up Bev Thompson to first place in the morning competition, after both players finished on 36 points.

A total of 46 ladies competed on the Gainsborough course in the stableford competition, which was played off full handicap in cold and blustery conditions.

In the afternoon, 40 ladies competed in a nine-hole Greensomes competition on the Constable course.

The winners of the front nine were Sue Latham and Sue Spittlehouse with 15 points.

On the back nine, Mandy Byham and Jane Golding won with 18 points on countback from Diana Harris and Nora Hutchinson.

A meal and prize-giving followed, with a number of past lady members joining the celebrations.