THE Essex Golf and Country Club enjoyed a convincing victory in the second round of the Leslie Wood competition against Benton Halle.

The Essex's team, who are sponsored by K Mosby Financial Associates Ltd, led 5-0 after the morning foursomes matches and extended that in the afternoon singles as they romped away to a 10½-4½ victory.

The draw has been made for round three and the Essex will be at Upminster on June 12.