Return to full time coaching saw a return to form for Andy Taylor, in the Spring Classic at Chipping Norton, the opening event of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon professional season.

The former Magnolia Park pro, who now teaches at the Heathfield Driving Range, near Kidlington, finished equal third with a one-under-par round of 70.

Also finishing on that mark were Chipping Norton's Neil Rowlands and Mark McGeehan.

The winner was Rob Watts, from Castle Royle, who came in with a superb score of 65 on a course that was in excellent condition.

**Scores: R Watts (Castle Royle)65, T Knotley (Aspect Park) 68, A Taylor (unattached) 70, M Squire (Ellesborough) 70, J Templer (Henley) 70, N Rowlands (Chipping Norton) 70, M McGeehan (Chipping Norton) 70, P Mitchell (Hadden Hill) 70, S Fotherington (Reading) 70.