STEVE Jenkins holed a 12-foot putt to give Studley Wood victory over Frilford Heath in Shaw & Co Oxfordshire Foursomes League Section 1.

But Studley's 2-1 home success was not enough to save them from relegation with one game to go.

Although they are in the knockout final at Burford on November 4, they will be in Section 2 next season, even if they whitewash Chipping Norton in their final fixture.

Austin Siggers and Simon Bulman gave Studley a great start with a 4 & 3 victory over Frilford's Phil Collier and Nev Davies.

Ben Paterson and Martin Woodbridge levelled proceedings with a two-hole win against Craig Drew and Nick Mortimore.

The result came down to the last hole of the third match where Frilford's Ashley Walton and Andy Tucker secured a birdie from 25 feet.

But Jenkins, playing with Andy Sutton, kept his cool to hole out from half the distance and claim victory.

Chipping Norton can seal the title with a match to go if they defeat holders Oxford City at Southfield on Saturday.

The Wychwood look a good bet for promotion after going top of Section 3 by halving their match at third-placed Brailes, who have a game in hand.

RESULTS

Section 1

Studley Wood 2 (3pts), Frilford Heath 1 (1) (Studley Wood first): A Siggers & S Bulman bt P Collier & N Davies 4 & 3, C Drew & N Mortimore lost to B Paterson & M Woodridge 2 holes, S Jenkins & A Sutton bt A Walton & A Tucker 1 hole.

Section 2

The Oxfordshire v Burford (postponed until November 4 due to fog).

Section 3

Brailes 1.5 (1.5), The Wychwood 1.5 (1.5) (Brailes first): G Wignall & M Foster halved with B Cotton & R Knight, J Spenle & R Holmes lost to P Chisnall & J Marks 2 holes, S Pendleton & A Sheffield bt A Belfield & W Hartwell 2 & 1.

Hadden Hill 2 (3), Hazlemere 1 (1) (Hadden Hill first): G Walker & R Perry lost to D Joy & D Long 4 & 3, P Chana & M Grootz bt C Tackley & N Joy 3 & 2, M Greenwood & P Whiting bt D Graham & C Lawrence 3 & 2.

Section 4

Carswell 0 (0), Mentmore 3 (4) (Carswell first): A Thomas & T Lightfoot lost to S Lee & J Haynes 3 & 1, D Clarke & M Simpkins lost to K Winchester & C Mills 2 & 1, A Mac & J Leeson lost to C Viney and B Harnett 7 & 6.

Witney Lakes 0 (0), Shrivenham Park 3 (4) (Witney Lakes first): R Langton & D Henderson lost to S Ash & I Penfold 4 & 3, M Henderson & L Allmond lost to T Chester & M Pook 5 & 3, G Woodward & B Stoneman lost to T White & D John 1 hole.