Barkway Park Golf Club had to accept defeat in the Goddard Cup against a strong Newmarket team on Saturday.

Park were also were defeated in their Cambridge Friendly League match against the Cromwell, however, in the first round of their defence of the Jock Steward Memorial Trophy, Barkway defeated Old Neane 2-1 in the challenging foursomes format.

The Barkers played The Essex Golf and Country Club. The final result was a halved match 4-4.