Sponsored by Lexus, the event has now raised over £43,000 for local charities.

Courtesy of Clitheroe Golf Club, 35 teams of four competed for the prizes after breakfast in the clubhouse.

Clitheroe's Ian Walsh led his team Walsh IBS into first place with an impressive 95 points.

The Shackleton brothers earned their reward for generous sponsorship over the years by taking second prize with their Garden Centre team.

David Knowles led his Westbridge Developments team into third place after a card play-off on 88 points.

Peter Robinson and his Panthers were nearest the pin on the fifth, and tartan Jim Cameron took the individual prize for his tee shot resting on the pin at the tricky 17th.

Shackleton's John Wellock produced the straightest drive on the 12th, and 50 competitors won bottles of champagne during the day for their individual skills.

The prize table was boosted by generous contributions from club members, not least a case of Claret from John Haggerty.

Following dinner in the clubhouse, Lions' president Peter Harling and the captain presented the prizes.

The favourable comments from most competitors suggests another full entry next year when organisers Brian Cushing, Roger Willams and Peter Haworth hope to break through the £50,000 barrier.

The sun shone for Mytton Fold Golf Club when it hosted a very successful charity day jointly with Clitheroe Rotary Club.

Marie Curie Cancer Care and National Childrens' Homes benefited from this well-supported event, with golfers enjoying "a taste of Lancashire" on the tees, numerous spot prizes and a presentation dinner at its close.

The day was won by the team of Ted Bamborough, Jim Hindle, Dave Bolton and Gordon Lucas with 95 points. Runners-up were club captain Garry Davies, Mark Green, Ray Standring and Glynn Watson with 89 points.

The ladies team of Jean Davies, Allison Nuttall, Linda Clegg and Maureen Board were the winners of the Yellow Ball competition with 27 points, and they were the only team not to lose their ball!

Stonyhurst Park Golf Club welcomed the three charities they are supporting to a special presentation evening at the clubhouse.

A total of more than £6,000 was raised during the chairman's charity weekend with the money coming through donations, club competitions and a corporate golf day.

Each charity was presented with £2,000.

Those to benefit this year were Hearing Dogs for Deaf People represented by Nicky Litchfield, Dr Dorren Millns with her dog Paddy and Emma Seed with her dog Sidney; the Royal British Legion represenetd by John Hardiman and Mayfield Specialist School, represented by headteacher Gela Griffiths.