First match out was new County Champion, Elizabeth Haycock, paired with Hannah Coles. In a real battle, which saw numerous birdies, the Warwickshire pair lost on the 18th hole.

2nd match saw the strong and experienced partnership of Charlotte Dalton and Claire Howells who finished their match one up. Lisa Barton and Abbey Gittings secured a good result 3/2 which meant Warwickshire team lead 2/1.

On a bright but still windy afternoon the Warwickshire team had a battle against the strong short game of the Oxfordshire team. With numerous birdies and eagles the team managed to secure 2 wins, 2 halves and 2 losses which meant that they won the match 5/4. Racheal Rushted completed her first win for the county by holing a fabulous 25 foot putt on the last to win her game. Last year's County Champion Abbey Gittings also won her game 3/2. Charlotte Dalton and Lisa Barton managed good halves in their matches.

Overall result: Warwickshire 5 Oxfordshire 4 - A good start to the week.

Tomorrow's matches for Warwickshire are against Buckinghamshire.