Brancepeth Castle's Knockout Trophy team

Brancepeth Castle’s men’s team completes league and cup double

Brancepeth Castle Golf Club’s men’s team added the North Durham Union of Golf Clubs’ Knockout Trophy to their win in this year’s league – beating Heworth in the event’s final at Tyneside Golf Club.

In a hard-fought final, Brancepeth managed to complete the double following a sudden-death playoff between Rob Atkinson and Matthew Wake after the match finished tied 2.5-2.5 following the five handicap matchplay games.