The Team Trophy was held on Sunday 9 August at Northop Golf Club, where 47 Association members applied their sun cream before tackling the 6,076-yard, par-72 course.
The dry summer conditions clearly suited several players, particularly Mike Hollands, who returned an impressive 42 individual points.
Mark Chacksfield gave the Association a warm welcome to Northop.
Captain John Evans thanked the caterers for an excellent meal and commended the greenkeepers for preparing the course so well despite the recent heatwaves.
Only two birdies were recorded: Reg Weigh on the 8th and Andy Joinson on the 15th.
Several teams posted excellent scores, but Padeswood and Buckley retained the Team Trophy with a superb 123 points from Hefin Parry, Nigel Bingam, and Mike Holland.
The runners-up were Graham Newell, Phil Blythin, and Ian Bradshsaw from Prestatyn Golf Club, who finished with 107 points.
Third place went to Bryn Jones, Allan Beavin, and Mervyn Howard from Hawarden Golf Club with 98 points.
Fourth place went to Peter Bateman, Steve Williams, and Keith Mitchell from St Melyd Golf Club with 95 points.