KIDDERMINSTER Golf Club professional Patrick Smith has been elected Worcestershire captain for the second year running.

Smith joined KGC in 1991, aged 13, and under the guidance of Nick Underwood soon progressed to a single-figure handicap. He turned pro in 2000 and joined joined the Worcestershire PGA committee in 2003, before becoming captain last year.

KGC results, Arthur Nicholls Cup: 1 Nick Cosnet, four-up; 2 J Cook, three-up (on count-back); 3 David Knight, three-up; 4 Paul Cook, four-up.

Nine-hole mid-week medal: 1 Gerald Weaver, 17 points; 2 Tony Matchell 15 (on count-back); 3 Alan Biggs, 15.

Ladies’ medal, Division One: 1 Karen Greenfield, 73 (back nine); 2 Sue Mobberley, 73; 3 Judy Taylor, 74.

Division Two: Lin Palmer, 75; 2 Wyn Brine, 76 (back nine); 3 Sue Randle 76.