GUSTY winds made for tough competition when the Huddersfield-Halifax Ladies annual golf Festival got under way at Crosland Heath.

Qualifying took place for the main championship final, which will be staged tomorrow afternoon, with many of the area’s top players in action.

A Stableford tri-am takes place today as part of three days of competition, while tomorrow there’s a Greensome Stableford in addition to the main event.

Meanwhile, preparations are now gathering momentum for Thursday’s USPGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club.

Leading European money winner Luke Donald is hoping to transform his consistent Tour form into a first major championship victory.