SUPER Sue Warrington claimed her fifth Bury Ladies Championship in succession, and her eleventh in all, and then sent a rallying call to the area's youngsters.

Four handicap Mrs Warrington has dominated the local scene since winning the first of her titles as a 24-year-old back in 1977 and is keen to put something back into the women's game at a local level.

"We need new blood, every sport does, and I will do anything I can to help youngsters take up the game," declared the champion.

"It would be great if the Bury and District Association as a group or the clubs individually could hold some kind of 'come and try it' week or weekend aimed specifically at getting girls involved. I would be more than happy to help with such an event.

"The championship does quite well for numbers each year but there are very few young players coming through. Further education and time consuming jobs don't help but golf clubs must try and do all they can to attract such players.

"The old image of women not being treated fairly at golf clubs is, in my experience, a thing of the past, and I'm sure the local clubs would do all they can to help any young players. Certainly the subscriptions are competitive."

Warrington was a red-hot favourite to win the latest BDGA renewal at Lowes Park and she didn't disappoint her fans. Ruth Ashton, who first clashed clubs with her friend and rival as Juniors 30 years ago, never gave up but finally succumbed 3&2.

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