HONG Chau confirmed a return from injury with victory in the Summer Meeting at Padbrook Park.

He won on countback thanks to a better score on the closing holes after three players tied on 37 points.

A birdie on the par four 11th hole was the highlight of Chau's round. Ian Carvell came second while Gareth Parker took third spot.

Summer Meeting: 1 H Chau 37pts, 2 I Carvell 37, 3 G Parker 37, 4 G Stevenson 36, 5 N Cowley 36, 6 C Edwards 36.

Defending Champion Kelvin Curtis will begin the defence of the Consolation Shield against Gordon Campbell.

Summer Singles Consolation Shield: Round 1: M Perrott v H Evans, N Woodman v B Colbourne, P Reed v D Clow, P Waters v S Palmer Round 2: M Perrott or H Evans v N Woodman or B Colbourne, P Reed or D Clow v P Waters or S Palmer, G Stevenson v A Pym, D Payne v G Lewis, G Campbell v K Curtis, A Rooker v S Held, H Marshall v J Palmer, I Carvell v P Knight.

Nick Mitchell won the Seniors July Medal with a one under par 71.

Seniors July Medal: 1 N Mitchell 96 (25) 71, 2 R Cavill 83 (11) 72, 3 D Turner 88 (16) 72, 4 J Kennard 87 (15) 72.