GOLF by Alan Booth: GRAHAM POVEY of Brickendon Grange, named player of the year by Herts county captain Mike Ready, has won the county order of merit title for the second time in three years. A consistent performer in county matches, he has claimed indivi

GOLF by Alan Booth: GRAHAM POVEY of Brickendon Grange, named player of the year by Herts county captain Mike Ready, has won the county order of merit title for the second time in three years.

A consistent performer in county matches, he has claimed individual titles this season in the Herts Bowl, Herts Stag, Stoke Park Open, and was also leading regional qualifier at Abridge for the Open Championship. He is now set on turning professional

Louis Matamala of Verulam won the Herts Members Cup at Harpenden with a round of 69 (net 66) by one stroke from Neil Jackson (Brickendon Grange). Third was Godfrey Oboh (Brocket Hall), net 69.