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ACHESHIRE golfer has achieved BY PAUL CHAPPLE the unthinkable after hitting holes in oneonthe same hole in consecutive “Wewereamong the early starters so rounds. therewasn’t anyone at the bar whenwe Paul Smith, amember at Macdonald finished so Ijust tookSimonand John Portal Hotel,Golf&Spa, managed the out forafew drinks and something to incredible feat on successivedayslast eat.” month on the par three fifth hole of the The very next day, the Cuddington Tarporley-based resort’sChampi- man who nowplays off 12, tooksome onship Course. work colleagues foragame and was wax- The 50-year-old’s first acecame dur- ing lyricalabout his previous day’s ing the Professional’s Trophy Medal, achievement when theyreached the fifth whichhewent on to win withanett72. tee. “Wewereplaying off the white tees and “Wewereall laughing and joking and it was about 190 yards into the wind,” someone said Ibet youcan’t do that again. explained the Liverpool fan. “Thepin was stillinthe same position “I decided to hit afour iron and as and because we were playing from the soonasitwas in the air Iknewitwas yellow tees, Ijusthit afive iron.Itwas vir- goingtobegood.Ihadaimedalittleto tually the identical shot with the ball the leftasthe ballalwayskicks to the landing just shortand running on. right. The pin was at the frontand the “I was even using the same ball,”added ballbounced just shortofthe green, Smith, who worksinfinancial services. hopped on and rolled up and in. “Now I’mgoing to getitmounted as a “Myplaying partners, SimonWalton keepsake.” and John Hilditch, both said they Smith, who is adrummer in local rock thought they’dseen it disappear into band 50 Fingers,said: “I just can’tquite the hole,but we didn’t knowfor sure believe it has happened to me. until Ichecked in the cup,although I “Theodds of getting twoaces in the havetoadmit Ithought it was in too. same round areestimated at about 67 Smith, who notched his first ever ace milliontoone so Iwould imagineitmust twoyearsago on the 17th hole at the be similar odds formytwo on the same adjacent Premier Course,added: “The hole.” feeling was unreal and Icarried on He joked: “I am going to ask the club playing well and managed to pip John, to consider changing the hole’s name to Paul Smith at the scene of his who hadanett 73 to finish second. Smithy’sHole!” remarkable double last month.

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Lancashirebigguns blitzCheshireat MAIDEN COUNTY ‘MAJOR’ Bromborough LANCASHIREcontinued their blistering starttothe season as they demolished neighbours Cheshire WIN FORLEASOWE’S HIRD 14-4 in a Daily Telegraph Northern Counties League matchatBrom- borough. Theypowered their waythrough the foursomes 5-1 and the contest was over after theyclaimed sixofthe first sevensingles when the onlyre- sistance came from Cheshirecaptain David Peel who beat Bury’sCiaran Dohertybytwo holes and England playerJames Newton who eclipsed S&A’s Paul Howard3&2. Peel, who led his side to the league title in his first season at the helm in 2011, and spared them the wooden spool last year after alast daywin at Northumberland, admitted: “Lan- cashirekilled us off in the four- somes.Theyhad so much experience right down to their number 12 and willtake some beating this season.” Lancashireskipper Paul David Hird with fellowfinalist Barry Barker, the semi-finalists James Newton and Thomas Lewis and countyofficials at Wilmslow. Williams, amember of the same Stockportclub as his adversary, said: LEASOWE’S David Hirdwas able to BY GEOFF GARNETT He was up against the enduring class But Hirdgot off to aflying startinthe “I think CheshiretookustoBrom- celebrate as he cemented his place on the of Stockport’sBarryBarkerwho hadpre- final and after taking an early two-hole borough to quellour fire-powerbut Cheshireteam with astunning victoryin pre-competitionfavourite James Newton viouslywon the title at Warringtonin leadhewon holes seven, eight and nine, it didn’t work. the CheshireMatchplayChampionships (Prestbury), fresh from success on the 1996 and then again twoyears later at including an eagle twoonthe eighth and “Itwas important that we gota at atesting Wilmslowcourse last month. USA collegecircuit, in the semi-final. Dunham Forest. abirdie on the ninth to go fiveclear. good result, especially after we beat After coming through the first three But a2&1 win forHirdtookhim Barker movedinto the final to set up Barker won the 12th to givehimself Cumbria 15-3 acouple of weeks ago rounds Hird, who has made the county through to givehim the chance to lifthis his hat-trickbid with acomfortable 6&5 hope of arecovery but solid pars at 13 and at Royal Birkdale.Itsets us up for team forthe first time this season, faced first-evercounty‘major’. win over home star Thomas Lewis. 14 saw Hirdcruise to victory. the rest of the season.”

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HELSBY Golf Club held their first APP-YDAYS! Sponsors Corporate Daylast month as away of thanking the local busi- nesses who kindly sponsor various holes at the club. The occasion was blessed with one ASSISTANTS of the fewhot and sunnydayssofar this year and the fantastic weather and great golf was enjoyedbyall. In first place,courtesy of abetter back nine, with 87 points was Elec- GET ABOOST trod UK, second were Jigsaw Law ASSISTANT professionals who feared BY DAVID BIRTILL and third, on 86 were Cases forIn- oneoftheir top tournaments could sink dustry. without traceafter it lost its sponsorship near whereyou live. Helsby’smarketing committee havebeen thrownalifeline by afledgling “I’mheadofgolf so this event is our member Kathryn Hoathersaid:“The London-based companywith North first link with the game and we areplan- daywas really well received by the West roots. ning manymoreasweexpand through- teams who tookpartand it was great Webplatformdesigners mi.pins has a out the UK. to receiveanumber of compliments GPS base whichconnects people through Graham Maly, who succeeded Butler about the condition of the course an Apptomost formsofactivities includ- at the north’s BoltonHQ,said: “Without and the friendliness of everyone at ing golf. mi.pins input the event would havebeen the club.” The service went livelast month the self-funding,whichisnot particularly de- dayafter the PGA in England &Wales sirable long-term. It’s great so see afor- (North) Assistants’ChampionshipatIlk- mer colleague helping us out in this way.” ley, whichtheyfinancially supported. Meanwhile,Scott Jacksoncalled the Andthe man who has brokered the shots in agrandstand finish at Ilkley. deal is Leyland-bornformer regional sec- The 30-year-old former GB&I and retaryRoger Butler,latterly property de- England international from Disley velopment executiveatthe PGA’s Belfry looked down and out towards the end of headquarters. his round. But he racked up ahat-trickof “Thewhole concept of mi.pins is based birdies from the 15th to post aone- on health and well-being and that in- under-par 68 and tie with Hesketh’s Cur- volves awhole rangeofsports,”heex- tis Dean. The winning ElectrodUKteam of Roddy Snedden, SteveJohnson, JeffHughes and plained. “Whetheryou’reaprofessional, Last season’s Phoenix Gas Classic win- SteveTurnerwith Helsbyimmediatepast an amateurorcomplete novice we make nerthen completed his comeback by win- captain RayFeldwick. it easy foryou to haveagosomewhere ning the second extraplay-off hole. Roger Butler, left, and Graham Maly.

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THE first hole-in-one of the year at SIMISTER Padeswood and Buckleywas regis- tered by Tony Jackson on the 147- yard10th hole using ahybridclub. As the acecame during aclub qualifying event, he was also pre- MAKES HIS sented with alimited edition Boss watchaspartofHowDidiDo’s new initiativetosponsor holes-in-one. And second acefollowedjust days later from fellow member,Jeff Smith, on the 18th hole during a MARK Texas Scramble event. Jeff willbe MARK Simister marked the opening of is that youcan nowsee if the ballgoes presented with aHole-in-One tieto anew hole at Ashton-on-MerseyGolf into the hole from the tee and my playing markhis success. Club by hitting ahole-in-one on the first partners said it might go in as it reached dayitwas opened. the green,”said the 11-handicapper who The tough par three fourth hole was bought atraditional round of drinks in closed forsix months while it was com- the clubhouse to markhis achievement. pletelyredesigned so newbunkers and Markruns Timperley-based company drainagecould be added. UKSHomeSolutions adapting roomsfor Mark, from Sale,christened it in style people with mobilityissues. His perfect with his four iron over 179 yards to record timing also earned him aHugoBoss the first hole-in-one of his career.Hewas watch as partofacompetitionrun by golf oneofthe first members to playthe hole scoring website HowDidiDo. in the prestigious Spring Trophy on the The competitionwas won by Paul Tony Jackson. dayitwas used forthe first time. Donnelly with 40 Stablefordpoints with MarkSimister after his hole-in-one at Ashton-on-Mersey. “One of the advantages of thenew hole Tony Blease second on 39 points. Penmaenmawrace

PENMAENMAWR Golf Club GLENEAGLES ACEFOR ELLESMERE PORT’SGARY joined the Golf Development Wales Business SupportScheme in No- WHEN The Oaks Mollington direc- would turn out to be suchamemorable the Queen’s Course and lowand behold, straight into the cup foranace. vember 2012 to develop severalnew torofgolf Alan Beattie arranged a one forone particular member. GaryByrne,56, from EllesmerePort Gleneagles headpro Andrew Jarrett initiatives to enhancethe appeal of shortbreak to his old stomping ground The group headed to Gleneagles to stepped up to the fifth with thoughts of presented Garywith acertificate to the small, friendly NorthWales club. forthe club’s members last month he playthe purpose built Ryder Cup venue, howmanylegends hadplayedthe hole markhis achievement, whichhewill Golf Development Wales’ could not haveimagined that the trip The PGA CentenaryCourse,aswellas beforehim, then saw his tee shot drop give pride of place to at home. New2Golf scheme is one suchinitia- tive and proof of its success was evi- dent last month when ClaireJones holed in one on the par three 17th Vale of Llangollen hole. Golf Club ForbeautyFor pleasure Forpureenjoyment

ClaireJones with Penmaenmawr lady captain Sue Ashby. Also pictured is Sue TWILIGHT Jones, who has hadtwo holes-in-one since OFFER she Claireand Sue all took up golfthrough • 2013 Opens – GaryByrne on the fifth at Gleneagles after his ace. the New2Golf scheme. Nowavailable to bookonline Play after3pm for ONLY £26 • Societies– Wonderful societyvenue for2013 -booknow! SHAW HILL HOTEL, GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB CAPTAINS’ DAYS OUT Clubhouse Packages–From £37.50pp Includes 18 holes of morninggolf, Full English BreakfastorHigh teaortwo-course clubhousedinner. Vardons SilverPackages–From £44pp Includes 18 holes of afternoon golf and two-course restaurant dinner. 1Night Mini Break – £75pp (based on 2sharing) Dinner, B&B with2rounds of complimentary golf on day of arrivaland day of departure +use of ourleisurefacilities. Book before 31/07/13 to get 10% Book any of the above packages and we will offer: OFF our Clubhouse or Vardons •Bacon barm &coffee on arrival packages. Quote ‘Golfers Local’ OR Holyhead Road, •Freepint or glassofwine with dinner Call 01257 269221 (option 4) Llangollen, Tel: 01978 860906 or email: [email protected]. E-mail: [email protected] Denbighshire Whittle-Le-Woods, SOCIETY DAYS Nr Chorley, LL20 7PR Website:www.vlgc.co.uk available from £37.50pp LancashirePR6 7PP Send your stories to: [email protected] 9 GolfersLocal June2013 Hole-in-one News

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AFTER 30 years of trying, Fairfield JOHNSON JOY AS HE WINS A pro Steve Pownell finally managed to ace the club’s par three 18th hole. It was only the second ace of his career and pitched directly into the cup at the 109-yard hole. Steve was playing alongside his NEW CAR AT MACCLESFIELD! dad, and Fairfield legend, Arthur BY GEOFF GARNETT and brother-in-law Dave Wray. The special shot was also witnessed by his NEIL Johnsonisstilloncloudnine after son Charley. ahole-in-one at acharityevent last month won him abrand newcar! The acecame at Macclesfield Golf Club during the Christian O’Connor Golf Dayinaid of the East Cheshire Hospice. Therewerenumerous great prizes on offer,nonemoresothan aPeugeot 208 in the unlikelyevent of ahole-in-one being hot on the par three 18th. Andagainst allthe odds Neil struck Fairfield pro Steve Pownell has finally gold to win the car, whichwas kindly holed in one at the club’s 18th. supplied by Macclesfield-based JJ Cook- sonLtd. Stamfordseniorstar “It’samazing to win the Peugeotand it was particularly lucky as Ithinned afive- iron into the trees on the right only forit to rattle off severalbranches beforeland- ing on the green and rolling into the hole,” admitted astunned Neil. Overallwinners on the daywerePete Williams and Kevin Hodgsonwith 46 Stablefordpoints,one morethan Mark Brierleyand Pete Holmes and Matt and Joe Delargy. GEOFF Warren had an ace on the sixth at The event raised morethan £600 for Stamford using a nine wood playing in a the charity. Neil Johnson, centre, receives the keys to his new car from Christian O’Connor and Macclesfield captain Neil Mutter, left. seniors match against New Mills. GolfersLocal June2013 10 Send your stories to: [email protected] Local News

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GEORGE’S CABIN SUITS LEEWestwood Golf School stu- dents received the amazing opportu- nitytocaddy forthe contestants participating in the Golf Live CelebrityCup last month. CHORLEY GOLFERS TO ATEA! The event, held at the prestigious Celtic Manor ResortinSouth Wales, hadcelebrityteams repre- senting England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland compete against each other over three days. Eight of LeeWestwood Golf School students used their golfing knowledgeand experience to help their celebrities around the course. With suchnames as Craig Bel- lamy,Allan Hansen, Gavin Hastings and SirSteve Redgrave among the contestants it was aonce in alifetime opportunity formanyofthe students and one theywillnever forget.

At the front, relaxing on George’sbench, arehouse chairman IanConroy,council chairman Dr Iain Hall,and club captain Barry Gee while caterer Sharon Harman, in the service hatch,preparesto pour the tea. Photoby: MartinBirchall Photography.

CHORLEY Golf Club members and the memoryofthe former Chorley cause he would often pop into the club- the distant Anglezarkemoors. visitors cannow take abreak in the mid- Guardian managing editor who was twice house foraquickbite after completing His eldest sonDavid, amember of the dleoftheir rounds and enjoyasnack and captain, president and honorarysecretary nine holes. club formorethan 40 years, cut the rib- acuppa at the halfwayhouse near the for27years at the Hallo’thHillclub. Appropriately, the cabin is sited next to bonlast month at the official opening Lancashireclub’s 10th tee. George, who died in 2000, would cer- his memorial bench, donated by his fam- ceremony,whichwas watched by his golf- John Cooper,fromTamworth, with former The GeorgeBirtillCabin perpetuates tainlyhaveapproved of the facilitybe- ilyand overlooking his favourite viewof ing friends. Westlifesinger Brian McFadden. Henllys Golf Club An outstanding course on the Anglesey coastline

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FOUR golf clubs on the beautiful North back either with or without agolf pass in tiontheyneed from the website.They can Wales coast haveteamed up to offer the future. paysecurelyonline theretoo,which golfers the opportunitytoplayall four of Prestatyn is achallenging Champi- makes booking quickand easy. their courses forjust £65. onship links course of 6,584 yards off the We’vealready taken some bookings The NorthEast Wales Coast Golf Pass white tees and is already well known to from Germanyand so we hope it is going allows players to enjoyaround at manygolfers across the region. to proveabig hit. Prestatyn,Rhyl, Rhuddlan and St Melyd Rhyl,founded in 1890, is anine-hole Traditionally manyofour visitors come at adiscounted rate of almost 50%. links course with fast, true greens and from the Manchester,Liverpool, St He- The second hole at St Melyd. INSET18th green and clubhouse at Prestatyn. The golf pass has worked well in the with its seaside locationcan be playedall lens, Widnes, Wigan and Warrington past four years forthe golf clubs in An- year round. areas so we hope they’llbekeen to take gleseysowhen we allgot together to dis- Rhuddlan, like Prestatyn,isalready up thegreat deal we havetooffer. cuss the idea forour cluster in Aprilit very popular with visitors from the North Allfour courses areonlyanhour or so made perfect sense. West. This 18-hole course with apar of by carfromalmost anywhereinthe The NorthEast Wales Coast Golf Pass 70 has an excellent reputationasone of NorthWest. has the added bonus that the courses are the best parkland courses in the whole of The decisiontoteam up as asmall allwithin athree mile radius of the pop- NorthWales. cluster of four was agreat idea and it ular resorttowns of Rhyl and Prestatyn. St Melyd is avisually stunningnine- means the initial set up costs haveall been Last year was atough year forclubs, hole course on the outskirts of Prestatyn shared. We would not havebeen able to with visitor numbers being lowerthan with tree-lined fairways,excellent greens affordtodoitonour ownsothis was the normal due to the unusually badweather. and awellearned reputationfor being perfect solution. The 10th at Rhuddlan. This newscheme is agreat wayofentic- beautifully presented. Forfurther details, or to purchase a The clubhouse at Rhyl. ing payand playgolfers to come and Afteraninitial meetinginmid April pass, visit www.new4golf.co.uk or follow enjoythe four wonderfullyvaried courses. we hadafurther three get-togethers and the link on anyofthe clubs websites. affordable accommodationavailable in morevisits to suit their itinerary. We hope players willenjoythe courses by May1the passes were up and running. The pass is available to individual or the area via links on the club websites. Once youhaveyour pass please contact that much when taking advantageofthis We’vemanaged to securethe new4golf groups and if contemplating a“tour”to The pass is valid for12months from the individual clubs beforeyou make your newscheme that theywillkeep coming portal and golfers canget allthe informa- coverall four courses, thereisplenty of date of issue so visitors canplan oneor visit to checkfor availability. GolfersLocal June2013 12 Foradvertisinge-mail: [email protected] INTRODUCING Thenextgeneration of CNCmilled putters, custom builttoseriouslyimprove your game

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PRO CRAIG ASELECT band of hardy Ashton- on-Merseymembers, including Centenarycaptain John Lewis, en- joyedasuperbinsight into the lifeof young European Tour playerMatt PLAYS IT BY Nixonlast month. Nixon, who began his golf as a junior at Ashton, delivered his mas- terclass with manful determination, infectious enthusiasm, anatural hu- THE BOOK mour and considerable skill, energy and aplomb. CRAIG Leaiscertainlynoslowcoach BY DAVID BIRTILL He demonstrated clearly howto when it comes to helping players to step improveconsistencywith shots to up their game. and pressurescenarios forall levels of golf the green from those awkwarddis- The headpro at Myerscough College, from tour players right down to single tances. whichchannels aconstant flowoftalent figurehandicappers. He stressed that if youhavea into mainstream golf,has written abook “Several professionals who have sound practice regime and youare designed to improveperformance. bought it tellmethey’re going to intro- prepared to spend the time,you will He describes Effective Practice Better duce it into their coaching routines by improveand extract moreenjoyment Scores as an ultimate resource forteachers givingtheir clients agame to playfrom from your golf. and golfers of alllevels. whichtheycan getmeasurable feedback. “It’saunique collectionof62construc- “It’sall designed to improveperform- tivepractice games covering sevencate- ancebycreating an enjoyable practiceen- gories from pre-shot routines, putting, vironment.” chipping,pitching,ironplay, to driving,” Lea, afully-fledged professional for10 said Lea, aPGA advanced professional. years who trained at Blackpool North “I originally hadeachgame as asepa- Shoreunder Brendan Ward,moved to rate document but it’s taken me 18 Myerscough in 2006 and heads up the months to put them alltogether. coaching team of four,whichincludes “It’sself-publishedand I’ve written it himself catering for170 students. in suchaway it willappeal to everyone. “WehaveEngland players, suchas Paul Kinnear and Cameron Massey, An amateur canbenefit from it and so Craig Leawith his newbook. canapro who canutilise some of the Welsh international Will Jones, right games in coaching.” through to plus and scratchgolfers.” and soul into teaching so I don’t get many The book costs £11.95 and can be or- Matt Nixon shows off his skills during the The bookisaimed at one-ballpractice Andhis owngame: “I’ve put my heart opportunities to play,” he added. dered on line at www.craigleagolf.com special masterclass last month.

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Caernarfon Golf Club, Aberforeshore, Llanfaglan, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL54 5RP www.caernarfongolfclub.co.uk GolfersLocal June2013 14 Send your stories to: [email protected] Pro News DAVIES SIGNS IN AT ALDERSEY GREEN ONE of the region’s most highlyre- BY PAUL CHAPPLE great learning environment for me to spected coaches has taken up afulltime teach in.” post as headteaching proatAldersey coach to ShropshireBoysand recently Bradbury, a fellow PGA professional, Green Golf Club,near Chester. recognised as oneofthe Top100 PGA added: “It’s great to have someone with JasonDavies, who has helped produce coaches in the UK, Davies has helped Jason’s wealth of experience on board and some great success stories since returning produce national players suchasWales I’m really looking forward to us working to the regionfive years ago, has lefthis men’s representativeWillJones and 15- together. He has a number of fantastic post at Clays Golf Centre, in Wrexham year-old Will Enefer,who has just played ideas we’re looking to introduce now.” Stephen Bradbury, left, welcomes Jason Davies to his newpost at AlderseyGreen. to join Alderseyclub manager Stephen forEngland in the Nations Cup,both of The 42-year-old has hit the ground Bradbury’steam after previouspro Stuart whomhaveseen their handicaps tumble running with an ‘Improve your worst shot good coaching can also make instant weak shots or compensate for them with- Hurstfieldmoved to take up ateaching from high teens to scratchorbetter. in 15 minutes or your money back’ guar- changes, boosting confidence and enjoy- out realising it can be sorted out in under role in Saudi Arabia last month. Farndon-based Davies said: “Aldersey antee! ment for the player, which is an approach 15 minutes.” As England Golf Academy headcoach Green is alovelyclub with afantastic He explained: “People think golf les- taken by coaches such as Butch Harmon. To find out if Jason can improve your forShropshire &Herefordshire, county 366-yardpractice ground, whichoffers a sons are about long term changes but “Too many golfers put up with their worst shot, call him on 07795 363252. FITNESS REGIME REAPS RICH DIVIDENDS FOR ASHTON-ON-MERSEY PRO

ASHTON-on-Mersey pro Kris An- had to endure the worst of the weather BY GEOFF GARNETT of playing well and being successful. brother, Prince Arron, a successful drews showed his weatherproof quali- going out amongst the early starters. “I would like to thank former Sale boxer and former British light mid- ties and the benefits of a strict fitness He added a 75 to his opening round North Region championships. rugby union star Mike Kenrick as I have dleweight champion. regime in winning the PGA qualifying of 71 for a six-over-par total to lead in by “I plan to play all of the events and been working on my fitness with him in “We set out our private goals at the school at gale-lashed Bolton Golf two shots. aim to get into the top 10 in the order of the gym. start of the year to achieve in our own Club. Andrews said: “The win gives me ex- merit at the end of the season. “We have trained together and he is sports and this is an added drive that Andrews, who began his career as as- emption into all the PGA North Re- “I have worked really hard on my very motivational and determined to makes me want to succeed as well as sistant pro at Fairfield, is the current gion order of merit events including the game throughout the winter months in succeed, which has rubbed off on me. his own determination to win in the Manchester Alliance captain and he Leeds Cup, Manchester Open and the preparation for this season in the hope “Also I would like to thank my step ring.”

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To Buggys available. Call to pre-book with newly installed head teaching professional Jason Davies. Call: 01829 782157, 07768 746699 or e-mail: [email protected] To book alesson, call Jason on Website:www.alderseygreengolfclub.co.uk 07795 363252 or email [email protected] Aldersey Green GolfClub, Aldersey, Chester CH3 9EH Send your stories to: [email protected] 15 GolfersLocal June2013 Pro News

BARNETT WINS BROMBOROUGH BATHGATE TITLE GOLFCLUB Considered by many to be the best parkland course in the area with more than 100 years of history. Host to the AFTER CUT SCARE prestigious English Amateur Championship in 2005, it’s an excellent test of golf all-year-round. BY DAVID BIRTILL

ANDREW Barnett carried on from Wirral’s Parkland Jewel whereheleftofflast year when he won the Bathgate Cheshireand NorthWales Open at Portal after athree-man play-off last month. The NorthWales Golf Rangeprofes- sional clocked up six assorted victories in 2012 but none so dramatic as this one. He looked certain to miss the first round cut until he pitched to eight feet on the last hole and rolled in abirdie. Barnett, 42, who closed with abest-of- tournament five-under-par 68 to addto his opening 76, admitted: “I was abit sur- prised to win because Idid not playwell on the first daybut on the next Ikept on the fairways and made fewermistakes.” He hit 13 birdies in the tworounds, the second most crucial being onehe boxedfrom20feet at the first extrahole. That ended the challengeofPike Fold’s FORTHCOMING Grant Hamertonand overnight leader OPEN SteveParry, from HartCommon, who blewhis chance when he bogeyed the Monday 10thJune 18th after finding abunker with his ap- Senior Open proach shot. JonBevan made his presencefelt in his first appearance in the regionafter mov- ing to Rhos-on-Sea Golf Club from Wessex Golf Centre last year by finishing in afour-waytie forfourth place,ashot off the pace. Like Parry, the former European Tour Open Events 2013 playerforfeited his hopes with alast hole lapse as he closed with a70-the second Date Competition Format best scoreofthe day–highlighted by an 10 Jun Senior Men +55 4BBB Stableford eagle at the 10th. Andrew Barnett with the Bathgate Cheshire and North Wales Open trophy he won at Portal. 17 Jul Ladies Team of 4 Best 2Stableford scores Brimstage Brewery Golf Challenge - 4Aug Stableford 9-6-3 Team of 4any gender (max 2juniors) 26 Aug Team of 4any gender (max 2juniors) Best 2Stableford scores CELEBRATIONS MARK BARBER’S 25TH 4Sep Senior Men +55 4BBB Stableford PETER Barber celebrated 25 years as BY GEOFF GARNETT renowned coach John Jacobs. More details and booking forms can be obtained via our Didsbury Golf Club pro in fine style Barber gave a great insight into his website or call 0151 334 4499 last month. in the game, which has seen him win nu- life as a pro at Didsbury and he was The club and his many friends in the merous local titles, as well as being the then presented with a watch to com- game combined to recognise the for- Northern PGA captain. memorate his service to the club by mer European Tour player’s achieve- There were also special video tributes Murray and Dalby to conclude a real ments as a coach and a player in a day from the current PGA captain, top day to remember for Barber, his family Society & Away Days of celebration at the club. PGA referee John Paramor and world and his many friends in the game. Special packages available The principal organisers were his close friend and fellow former Tour (minimum 12 people). colleague Andrew Murray, a life mem- from £25pp ber at Didsbury, and the South Man- Call for availability chester-based club’s president Paul 0151 334 4499 Dalby. The day began with a Pro-Am, which attracted many top pros includ- Memberships available ing Didsbury course record holder Paul Eales and David Screeton. All categories –5-day, 6-day &7-day The winning team led by Barber’s close friend and Euro Tour official Call Geoff Berry on 0151 334 4499 Paul Carragill, included captain Sandy Jones, past captain Mike Campbell and Cheshire president Ron Harrison. Please quote voucher code GL06/13 when youcall The buffet meal saw the friends and family entertained with pictures of Didsbury pro Peter Barber, centre, is presented with his watch by Andrew Murray, left, and club Barber’s long and distinguished time president Paul Dalby. www.bromboroughgolfclub.org.uk GolfersLocal June2013 16 Send your stories to: [email protected] Local News

Short stories with... NORTHENDEN JOHN D FOWLER ACENETTS Merseyside-based author John Fowlerhas branched out intowriting light-hearted BALFOUR WIN shortfictional stories about golf. Here’s his first one called ‘Two Drifters’.

IWAS idly driving along to the golf over the next four hours. Iamsureex- With only four holes left to play, course,absent-mindedly singing along plorers don’t carryasmuchintheir bags things came to a head, as due to excel- to middle-of-the-roadmusic being as golfers do –everything but the lent play by Bill, my mate, we were all playedonthe radio.Iwas thinking kitchen sink –“just in case.” Moving to square, and he decided to chivvy me up about the game ahead, and wondering the tee,the lads were chatteringawayas for the final push. I replied to his urg- howIcould improvemyrecent form. usual but my headwas down, as the ing, “Wherever you’re going, I’m going Perhaps Ishould psychemyself up wordsand tune were humming through your way, we are after the same rain- morebeforethe game –dolike an indi- my noggin. What am Idoing? Ionly bow’s end.” vidual AllBlack’s Haka –that would go need to remember the opening line We were discussing the situation a down well –what about agroup hug? – “Moon River”, and not the whole tune. distance away from our opponents, who wouldn’t work with just twoofyou. It was not ablooming audition forthe were also deep in conversation. My problem is total inconsistency, XFactor. Bill stood full of concern, and looked whichisdue to the fact no twoofmy Iaddressed my balland under my at me. swings arealike and Ihavetoo much breath did alittle rehearsal, and then “Dave, I cannot understand what`s going on in my brain. Ihavesomehow “whoosh.”Itwas beautiful. “Great up with you today? You appear to be gottoacquireagood rhythm. shot!” my mates cried in unison. I talking in clichés, and when you make Everything Ihaveeverread, seen or bowedlike Andy Williams used to do. any utterances, which I admit sound fa- heard, allharked back to having a Little did theyknow. miliar, you appear to be miles away.” rhythmic swing –“don’t swing too hard, My second shot was clean as awhis- I decided to come clean and explain take the club back slowly, don’t press.”I tle.Itreally works, Ithought.The tune everything to Bill. remember when Ifirst started playing whirled around in my head, and Ijust “Honestly, Bill, it has haunted me all manyyears ago, Ihad achat with avery sloweditdownonthe pitching and the way round, trying to think of all the experienced elderly golfer,and asked chipping.Same as the putting – words. Do you remember that song Joe him that if he could give me just one Mooooon–riiiiiiiv–errrrrrrr –Iwas Pasquale sang a few years ago?” I know tip, what would it be? He told me to re- playing superbly, but my partner and a song that will get on your nerves. It’s member that everyswing is the same our opponents comments and general been hell, tell you what, never again.” forevery shot.“You take the club back, chat went over my head. Iwas in a “Well, it is a very captivating song, youhit the ball, then youfollow worldofmyown going over the lyrics. I definitely one of my favourites, It goes through.”Hewent on to advise me to was OK singing along to songs but along so nicely. I can see why you getasaying in my head, and use it every when it came to remembering the picked that one. Forget it now, let’s single time Iaddress the ball, and the wordstoany song,Ialways used to get concentrate on these last four holes, we saying is in three parts. He always said them mixed up and not quite in the can win this,” said Bill with a certain “Five”–whichwas taking the club back right order. amount of determination. –then “To” forhitting the ball, –and “Dave, youare quiet today, but you I felt a great burden had fallen from Chris Scholes with the Balfour Cup. then “Two”for the follow through. “5- seem in agood mood. Areyou alright?” my shoulders. The song departed from to-2”. By repeating this phrase every enquired my friends. “Never felt bet- my brain, and I suddenly felt more re- THE Balfour and Houldsworth Com- BY GEOFF GARNETT time youhit the ballitgives youa ter,” Ireplied, but the song was starting laxed and light-hearted. My game mittee were delighted with the entryfor rhythm. It even workswhen putting, to drivememad.When my mate and picked up and I started playing really the 116th year of the Balfour Cup with was won by eight handicapper Chris Sc- just do it alittle slower. The saying must Iboth sliced at one tee,Isang under my well. the hardworkput in by the committee holes, from Northenden with his return not be said out loud, but just kept to breath.“Two slicers off to see the world, Just before teeing up for the last, still during the winter months paying big div- of 67.2 seeing him twoclear of Gary oneself. there’ssuchalot of rough to see.” all square, I said to Bill that I had no- idends. Conroy,fromBlackleywho won acard At the beginning Itookhis advice.I “You seem to be playing in atrance ticed that he had not said much over the The hosts forthe competition, amen’s play-off from Peter O’Neill, of Swinton tried saying under my breath, today, my old buddy,” said my partner past three holes, and his game had medal, were Sale Golf Club in their Cen- Park. “slowly–back–hit”, but eventually as he teed his ballup. “This is anice fallen away. tenaryYear. Next in was another Northenden other aspects of learning the game got wide fairway, youcan give this agood “It’s that blooming song of yours, I Therewas abig increase of entries with playerAdam Hollidaywith 70. in the way, and Isoon forgot aboutit. old slash, Dave.” cannot get it out of my head. It’s tortu- morethan 120 golfers from 19 clubs tak- The best gross scoreof71came from Therewas so much to take in. Ieven Ilooked at the open fairway.”Yeah, ous trying to remember all the words. I ing part. Davyhulme Park’s scratchplayerSam mentioned it to my friends, and some wider than amile.” am suffering the torments of the lost, as The Balfour Cup is awarded to the Garnett which was twounder the CSS of said theyused 1-2-3 or 10-2-1, but no- When we came to astream running I seem to be only to get the first verse. playerwith the best nett of the dayand it 73. body seemed to usethis methodregu- across the fairway, Iremarked “I’m My brain aches. How does the last verse larly,and if theydid it was something crossing youinstyle,” and at an ob- go?” one kept to oneself,like abaker’s rash. structed dog leg,Iasked “What’s wait- “Look, let’s win the 18th and forget Iwas bombing along at 30mph ing round the bend?” about the song until we are in the club- singing merrily to the tunes of my clas- Iwas obsessed with singing the song house.” FORSALE sic middle-of-the-roadsongs –the all in my head, and hadalmost forgotten There was a pause, and just before time favourites –when suddenlyit about the game.Theresult was that my Bill drove, I said, with a smile, “It starts PattersonTrio electric golf buggy came to me in aflash of lightning,– playbegan to suffer and Istarted to lose with Two Duffers.” Andy Williams singing that evergreen my swing by mistiming the rhythm, and Five minutes later, Bill’s perfect £750 Moon River.Itstruckmethat was the what hadworked beforehad nowbe- pitch landed a foot from the hole, to en- •Excellent condition tune to swing to,asdidn’t Ireadsome- come acomplication. sure certain victory. The £2 winnings wherethat afamous golfer used to use On the green Imuttered beforeput- was ours. As he turned to high five me, •Was £1,800new that song forhis rhythm? –could even ting,“let this be adream maker,and not much to our opponents disgust, we •With charger &2x70A/H havebeen the great Jack Nicklaus. aheartbreaker.” My playing partners both started, almost telepathically, to 36-holebatteries As Iwas unloading my gear from the began looking at me with quizzical sing at the top of our voices as we boot, Iwas feeling quite excited in an- glances, and theywereobviouslyem- walked to the clubhouse –“Two •Includesbrolly holder ticipation of putting this song theoryto barrassed. drifters, off to see the world, there’s •Inspectionwelcome the test. The lyrics were jingling along My playing partner hadnoticed at such a lot –etc, etc” in my brain, so much so that Icould times Iwas whistling merrily along and A few weeks later, the club commit- •Widnesarea hardlyconcentrate on the task in hand at other times Ihad afurrowedbrow. tee introduced a new local rule –“No and Icould not remember whether I He did not knowIwas trying to re- singing in loud voices allowed on the FormoreinformationcallArthur on 0151423 1211 hadeverything in my bag formyneeds arrangethe lyrics in some sortoforder. course, the clubhouse, or the car park.” Foradvertisinge-mail: [email protected] 17 GolfersLocal June2013

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AFTER the worst 12 months in history pushysales assistants pestering the cus- forgolf retailers last year,things arelook- tomer to purchase. ing up forWilmslow-based Nevada “Regulars arecoming back into the Bob’s. shop to keep us posted on their progress. Licensee MarkAllen tookoveratthe One gentlemanrecentlycame in to tellus 3,000 sq ft storeinApril, 2011 amid diffi- he’d won aclub competitionusing the cult circumstances and it’s only nowthat ironswe’djust fitted him with, it makes business is beginning to headinthe right our work allthe morerewarding. MarkAllen, centre,inthe Nevada Bob’s Wilmslowstore with senior sales assistant TomGradwelland part time sales assistant CharlotteLeathem. directionagain. “Itwas very quiet during the snowin Sheffield-based Allen, who owns the March but other than that2013 has been licence with his wifeJo, is seeing some re- much better and with no Olympics of Ju- ally positivesigns in the first fewmonths bilee to contend with this year,we’re hop- of 2013. ing it’s going to be abumper year,”added “Thereisnodoubt that it has been a the Sheffield Wednesdaysupporter. toughstartfor us,”explained the PGA “Everything is nowinplace and there qualified prowho travels over to Cheshire is no reasonwhy we can’tbesuccessful. from South Yorkshireonadailybasis. “Wehaveanindoor swing room for “Theprevious franchisee hit some fi- customfitting and an indoor putting nancialtrouble because of the recession green as well as avast, fully stocked shop and we havespent the past couple of years with equipment, gadgets and clothing restoring customer confidence,” the for- from allthe top brands. mer Sunshine,EuroPro and Challenge “Thereare even designated customer Tour playeradded. carparking spaces right outside the door, The ASQ qualified coach said: “We whichisareal plus. MarkAllen on the indoor putting green. The 3,000sq ft storehas something foreveryone. honoured allthe vouchers that were pur- “TheTaylorMade RBZStage2driver chased under the previous franchisee.We is agreat seller and the Ping G25 range Allen explained: “Tom worked at The ment. It’s understandable that some ladies With golf retail being so competitive didn’t legally havetobut it was important has gonedownreally well too.Our Open doing customfitting forMizuno prefer to be servedbyanother female now, due mainlytoonline trading,Allen forusasanew team in the area. Mizuno ironsalwayssellwelland the last year and he plays off ahandicap of when it comes to trying on clothes and and his team areonlytoo awarethat the “It’svital to listen to your customers in Nike and RalphLauren clothing ranges three and is Hazel GroveGolf Club’s choosing the right product. It makes golf stores havetoofferadded value in anyline of business and that’s something arealso proving really popular. scratchteam captain this year.Ian, as a them feel much moreatease,”said Allen. order to compete. we pride ourselveson. Youhavetobe “Thesingle most popular item has qualified PGA pro, is multi talented and “Tohavethe twoladies on the team is “One of the schemes we haveintro- moreflexible these days with the market probablybeen our Nike Heritageshoes, Gerry’sorganisational skills means he is abig bonus forus. duced is to provide anycustomers that being so competitive. whichare just £45. These haveprovedto great at taking care of the admin side of “Our main aim is to tryand improve buy aset of ironsfromuswith afreegolf “Asanexample of some of our policy be phenomenal sellers.” things.” our customers’ games by providing them lessontoensuretheyknowwhat theyare changes as aresult of customer feedback, Allen, who turned professional in The storealso boasts twoofthe region’s with the right equipment, whether it’s a doing with them. we nowofferfullrefunds. 2003, has created astrongsupportnet- top femalegolfers as parttime salesassis- £30 driver or a£300 driver,it’sirrelevant. “Wehavealso introduced areward “Lots of people arecoming back into work in the form of his multi-skilled staff, tants –Charlotte Leathem aplus two “A former Manchester United foot- card too as loyaltyisveryimportant. the storenow forthe first time with pos- whichinclude senior sales assistant Tom handicapper from Styal and proChar- baller recentlycame in and bought a These arejust acoupleofthe initiatives itivefeedback. Gradwell,former Shrigley Hallpro Ian lotte Wild, from The Mere. starter set and we havecurrent Premier that we hope willrestoreustowherewe “Weobviouslyhavesales targets but Queen, and Avro Golf Club secretary “They’reboth great at advising ladies League footballers including United and feel we should be in the market,”Allen we’renot commissionled so thereare no GerrySmith. on allthe latest golf fashion and equip- Cityplayers, who livenearby.” explained. Send your stories to: [email protected] 19 GolfersLocal June2013 Local News

Husbandandwifemake historyatEaton HAYDN STORMSBACK TO WIN LANCSBOYS’CHAMPIONSHIP HAYDN McCullen overcame apoten- BY DAVID BIRTILL counties he’s determined to stayloyal to tially disastrous starttowin the Lan- his Red Rose roots. cashireBoys’ Championship at wetand In atournament reduced to oneround “I playedfor CheshireBoysfor atime windy Ashton&Lea. because of the testing conditions, his but my heartwas always in Lancashire,” The 17-year-old plus onehandicapper scorewas matched by Formby’s Oliver said the former England U13 champion Peter and Rosalind Longson. leaked threeshots on the first sevenholes Clarke who was beaten on countback. who was fourth in the British Boys’ as incessant rain drenched the Preston McCullen, amember of the England Championship last year. IT IS atale of firsts forEaton Golf course. Boys’squad, was borninDavyhulme and McCullen, who is also under the tute- Club’s captains this year. But he managed to keep his powder lives in Sale and plays at Cheshireclub lageofcountycoaches Gareth Benson Peter and Rosalind Longson are dryasheovercame the deficit with atrio DelamereForest. and JimPayne,underlined his potential the first husband and wifepairing to of birdies, covering thehomestretchin However, he revealed that he recently when he won allhis matches as Lan- hold the post at the same time,Peter an impressiveone-under to post alevel joined St Annes OldLinks as his second cashireretained the Four Counties Tour- is the first captain not to havebeen par 71. club and although he has afoot in two nament crownatthe Herefordshire. HaydnMcCullen in action. an member of the original course, whichre-located from the Duke of Westminster’s estate in 1993 to Wa- verton, and Rosalind is thought to be MANCHESTERCAPTAINS GET READY FOR THE NEW SEASON the first lady captain to hit ahole-in- THE Society of Manchester and Dis- one whilst in office. trict Captains, which has more than 600 The duo,who liveinChristleton, members, held its annual introductory joined the Chester-based club in meeting at the traditional venue of 1995 after seeing golfers playing on Knutsford Golf Club last month. the course when theywerewalking There were 28 new captains along their dogs. with 18 members of the Executive of the Theyhaveabusy month ahead Society who enjoyed nine holes of golf with the Annual Ball, in whichBBC in a Team Stableford. TV’s Maureen Madillwillbeguest They were welcomed by Knutsford speaker,aswellasboth their Cap- captain John Phibbs who expressed his tain’s Days. pride that Knutsford had again been Peter,a14-handicapper,and Ros- chosen to host the event and looked for- alind, who plays off 11, havechosen ward to seeing them again in the future. ClaireHouse Children’s Hospice as The society captain welcomed the their charityfor the year and Ros- guests and explained the aims and ethos The society’s new captains with executive members at Knutsford. alind willtake partinthe 50km of the society and invited the new cap- Thames Valley PathwayWalk in early tains to play in as many events as they September to help boost the could in a heavy schedule. fundraising pot. He also thanked incoming captain “Wefeel very proud to be the first Terry Jowett, of Worsley, for his organ- husband and wifecaptains, as well as isation and veteran starter Donald Mc- captains in the20th Anniversaryyear Donald, of Sale, for his usual sterling since the club re-located,”said Peter. efforts. Rosalind, who playedcountystan- The winning team with 44 points was Adelightful, challenging par72course with stunning,panoramicviews dardtennis, aced the fourth hole Tony Gregory (executive), MartinThor- using arescue club in aMixed Am- burn (Ringway), David Rushton MIDWEEK SPECIAL TOPOFTHE RANGE Am last month. Peter admitted: “I’m (Heaton Moor) and Charles Cunning- AVAILABLE MON-FRI UNTIL 31/10/13 TAG&TEXT BUGGIES stillwaiting formyfirst one.” ham (Prestbury). TWO-BALL (18 HOLES) WITH BUGGY,INC. NOWAVAILABLE BACON ROLL &COFFEE ON ARRIVAL FOR HIRE ONLY£50.00 per two-ball ONLY£20.00 DENBIGH GOLF CLUB Offeringawarm welcometovisitorsand new members VARIOUS MEMBERSHIP SOCIETY OPTIONS PACKAGES FROM JUST NOWAVAILABLE £75 per year FROM JUST £20 (min 8players) SUNDAY NIGHTER 2ROUNDS OF GOLF, DINNER, B&B ONLY£79.00 £20 supplement for single SUMMER GREEN FEES Bookings can be made by contacting the golf shop on occupancy Weekdays £26 Weekends £32 01254 245392 or e-mail: [email protected] Discounts available for groups of 20+ (packages to suit) Fromvisitor comments we are a“must play”course for 2013 Denbigh GolfClub, Henllan Road,Denbigh, LL16 5AA Tel01745 816669 E: [email protected] W:www.denbighgolfclub.co.uk GolfersLocal June2013 20 Forleagueupdates e-mail: [email protected] Fantasy Golf League2013

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1 ED MASTERS GLYNN EDWARDS 7325 101 STELLA MARIS J.MCCAFFREY 3545 201 28 BLACK BOB TAYLOR 2660 2 SNOW MAN WMANNING 6540 102 “GREEN MACHINE” TOMFAIRCLOUGH 3540 202 FAIRWAY TO HEAVEN 3 JOHN MAGILL 2655 3 TIGERBICKS DAVE BICKERDYKE 5800 103 GREG’S NO.2 PAUL GREGORY 3535 203 LOT VALLEY RAIDERS BARRY WINFIELD 2635 4 SNOOKER LOOPY 3 ALAN NORWOOD 5650 104 MASTER GEE GARETH BRADLEY 3530 204 SIGERI TOE ALEX SEGAR 2630 5 TINS RUS LIAM CUTHBERT 5440 105 SCOUSE’S DELINQUENTS PHILSCOUSE 3525 205 SAINTS R US 2 SIMON GANNON 2625 6 THE PRESIDENT’S MEN ROGER BAMBER 5395 106 MURPHYS MUCKER DAVE GEE 3505 206 NEO’S MATES D.A.HOWARD 2620 7 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BRIAN EDWARDS 5370 107 ELENIBICKS DAVE BICKERDYKE 3485 207 RAYS REBELS RAY FILDES 2615 8 COL’ SCHANCERS COLINBURGESS 5195 108 BABY BOYARMS TONY MATHER 3485 208 SAM’S HIT STEVE ROYLE 2605 9 PORTVETS 2 CLIVE HUGHES 5075 109 DOUGIEPIP 2 DOUG BRISCOE 3475 209 DEMON PUTTERS ALAN ROBERTS 2605 10 PIN -HI LESLIE BALL 5070 110 OLD LINKS WARRIORS 3 MARK THISTLETHWAITE 3470 210 GROOVY GRANDMA JEAN TUDOR 2590 11 BAFFY:THE BALL SLAYERS CHARLESBRADLEY 5045 111 R.V.THE TOPFIVE DAVID TUDOR 3460 211 PORT VETS 4 CLIVE HUGHES 2575 12 THE TWOAMIGOS RUSSWILLIAMS 5020 112 WIDER CUP 4 STEVE LEDDY 3440 212 THE JUNCTION RAIDERS BARRY WINFIELD 2565 13 MYSTIC MEG BOB TAYLOR 5015 113 SNOOKER LOOPY 5 ALAN NORWOOD 3435 213 TRUSHES ADGE HURST 2550 14 IVOR SHANKERS GAVIN OLDFIELD 5005 114 ITELL YOUWOT. DAVID TUDOR 3430 214 PISTOL PACKERS MIKE CAMPBELL 2540 15 SNOOKER LOOPY 4 ALAN NORWOOD 4950 115 TARGETTING 18 PAUL UNDERWOOD 3425 215 SPARDUN 1 GERARD MOORE 2515 16 JUMEIRAH BEACH BOYS BRIAN EDWARDS 4950 116 WHY NOTME! JOE FILDES 3405 216 PORT VETS 3 CLIVE HUGHES 2505 17 BROOKFIELD BOYS MICK BREEZE 4915 117 WIDER CUP1 STEVE LEDDY 3400 217 INTER Y’NAN STEPHEN MURPHY 2495 18 BICKS BALLS DAVE BICKERDYKE 4865 118 NEVER UP NEVER IN TOMMY WYNNE 3385 218 ANGIE’S ANGELS 2 COLIN JEPSON 2480 19 THE WOODMEN ALBERT BELL 4840 119 MURPHYS PAL DAVE GANNON 3370 219 SALOPIAN FAGS GORDON TAYLOR 2480 20 THE CAPTAINSTRIKES BACK DAVE KIRKWOOD 4825 120 RAE RAE ANDSASS PHIL CORKER 3365 220 HONEYTEAM MIKE HONEYBOURNE 2475 21 “SPARTANS” GEOFF OUSEY 4730 121 THE HACK ATTACK JAMES PARKER 3360 221 MAD MINX JOANNE ASPERY 2465 22 ANGIE’S ANGELS1 COLINJEPSON 4710 122 RAIN MAN ERNIEBURFORD 3355 222 MILLIES MARVELS TREFOR PRYTHERCH 2450 23 FOXHOLES IANBALDWIN 4695 123 SEABEDSURREALISM IAN WHITE 3350 223 SEVEN PLUS TONY FLYNN 2445 24 BIRCHWOOD’SBEST ALAN KITE 4670 124 3/4 TON GEOFFREY BOOTT 3350 224 CHARLIE’S ANGELS STEVE POWNELL 2420 25 ALGY’S PICK ALAN KITE 4670 125 WIDER CUP2 STEVE LEDDY 3340 225 ALLY’S TOP LIP! JOHN L.DAVIES 2405 26 JONSBOYSFOUR JOHN MYERS 4655 126 SNOOKER LOOPY 1 ALAN NORWOOD 3325 226 MONTHLY MEDDLER D.WORSLEY 2390 27 BROM BICKS DAVE BICKERDYKE 4655 127 PORTVETS 1 CLIVE HUGHES 3315 227 DREAM TEAM JEFF WORTHINGTON 2385 28 BRONCOEDLEFTY STEPHEN DAVIES 4640 128 KING OF THE SWINGERS JEDSKELTON 3310 228 JP’S ANCIENT & MODERN JOHN POWELL 2370 29 BIRCHWOOD HEROES ALAN KITE 4640 129 LORD BERWYN`S MOB GRAHAM BUTCH-DAVIES 3300 229 GOLF ON THE SEABED IAN WHITE 2355 30 FAIRWAY TO HEAVEN1 JOHNMAGILL 4575 130 HOLGATES HALFWITS SEAN HOLGATE 3290 230 THE PADDYMEN ALBERT BELL 2345 31 NOTACLUE RAYDAVIES 4500 131 SCRATCHMASTERS MARK BROWN 3285 231 BRIAN THE BIKE BRIAN JERSTICE 2320 32 WALSHIES FLOGGERS STEPHENWALSH 4485 132 FAIRWAY TO HEAVEN4 JOHNMAGILL 3245 232 “BACK SPIN BOYS” MR PETER ROWLEY 2315 33 SPARDUN 5 GERARD MOORE 4475 133 ONE MORE YARD DANNY KEARTON 3245 233 GATLEY GROWLERS CLIFF CLINKARD 2290 34 TEN4CLUBS ALAN CANTLAY 4355 134 PRESTATYN 4 LEE GROCOTT 3240 234 PUTT FOR DOUGH DARREN KNOP 2280 35 NO GIMMEE`S CLIVE HUGHES 4355 135 YOUNG GUNS +OLD CANNONS BRIAN EDWARDS 3240 235 BOTTOM HEAVY TOM ATKINSON 2275 36 C.O.Y.B. DAVE KIDD 4350 136 SNAP HOOK GRANTPICKVANCE 3235 236 GREAT DANES THOMAS CARTER 2270 37 THREE STOOGES TOMMY COOPER 4345 137 MINFFORDD WIL G.JONES 3235 237 EARLY RISERS 1 LES JONES 2270 38 11 BLACK BOB TAYLOR 4335 138 RORYPLUSNINE ALAN PERCIVAL 3230 238 OMEGA MAN EIFION DAVIES 2245 39 ANY CHANCE MR BRIANEDWARDS 4325 139 DOWN THE MIDDLE JOHN MCNAMARA 3225 239 PREFAB SPROUT KEN GOUGH 2245 40 PATTI’S MOB GRAHAM PATTINSON 4305 140 CYRILS18TH TREE SHOT 3 STEVE O’SHAUGHNESSY 3220 240 TWINBOYS G C JOHN MEDHURST 2240 41 LINKSGALORE ANNE WILLIAMS 4295 141 SPARDUN 2 GERARD MOORE 3220 241 SENIOR MOMENT RON SAVORT 2200 42 WELL ROUNDED MOB GRAHAMROUND 4295 142 BOSSMANS BOYS TREFOR PRYTHERCH 3200 242 ROOKIES GALORE CHRIS ASHTON 2175 43 DOUGIE PIP 1 DOUG BRISCOE 4210 143 PRESTATYN 2 LEE GROCOTT 3190 243 HOOD’S DUDS MARTIN HOOD 2155 44 FLINT OLD BOYS 2 DAVE BEALES 4170 144 LUEYS 4BALL CHRIS LOMAX 3190 244 QUAY RAIDERS CLIVE HUGHES 2110 45 WILLETTOWIN IT IWAN WILLIAMS 4165 145 CYRILSQUIRRELSNUTS CYRIL COOKE 3140 245 EARLY RISERS 2 LES JONES 2100 46 MEAN MACHINE 2 MR.ROBERT WILLIAMS 4165 146 WIDER CUP3 STEVE LEDDY 3140 246 BLYTH SPIRIT DEREK JOYNSON 2095 47 MONDAY MOANERS JOHNMCNAMARA 4160 147 MARTINS BABES MARTIN EDWARDS 3135 247 JESTER’S ARMY LEE OLDFIELD 2065 48 CYRILS18TH TREE SHOT 2 STEVE O’SHAUGHNESSY 4145 148 NOTIGERNO MIKE CAMPBELL 3135 248 ALWAYS OPTIMISTIC NANCY MOTTERSHEAD 2055 49 HOLGATES HOTSHOTS SEAN HOLGATE 4115 149 SPARDUN 4 GERARD MOORE 3125 249 STEAMY WINDOW MARK WINDOW 2040 50 FAIRWAY TO HEAVEN2 JOHNMAGILL 4110 150 SHROPSHIRE LAD JOHN A.WILLIAMS 3115 250 MOMOREGOLF MAUREEN JOYNSON 2030 51 CHAPPIES CHUMS NATHAN MCASSEY 4100 151 OLD LINKS WARRIORS 4 MARK THISTLETHWAITE 3100 251 RORY,GLORY USA JOE FILDES 2030 52 “LUKE AND HIS DISCIPLE” RUSSWILLIAMS 4095 152 WISHAND CHIPS MIKE WOOD 3100 252 NORORYINTHISONE ALAN PERCIVAL 2020 53 DAVA 1999 DAVID WILLIAMS 4090 153 GREGS DEN SHAUN GREGORY 3090 253 NO.4 RESCUE IAN CLARE 1985 54 JONSBOYSONE JOHNMYERS 4075 154 SMUDGERS STARS DAVE SMITH 3085 254 PIN AND IN DEREK OLDFIELD 1970 55 LARRY,CURLYAND MOE TOMMY COOPER 4070 155 TOMMO’S TOPTEN DYLAN THOMPSON 3075 255 ALJANE ALAN HILL 1965 56 SNOOKER LOOPY 2 ALAN NORWOOD 4065 156 MERSEY 10 MR STEPHENWHITE 3065 256 MUNDO’S BOYS MAT MUNDY 1905 57 WERTHYS WARRIORS JEFF WORTHINGTON 4050 157 JEANSG.N.T. JEAN TUDOR 3050 257 CHIP IN CHAPS PHILIP A JONES 1870 58 POULTON EDITCHFIELD 4020 158 PANIC STATIONS CHRIS ASHTON 3025 258 O.P.I. M.MORRIS 1860 59 PANCHOS PICKS PHIL SCOTT 4000 159 JOHNNY HATESJAZZ KEN GOUGH 3005 259 OLD LINKS WARRIORS 2 MARK THISTLETHWAITE 1750 60 ROBINS NEST PAUL ROBINSON 3995 160 TUBEWAYARMY KEN GOUGH 2990 260 MOTTYS MEGA PICKS BOB MOTTERSHEAD 1720 61 FLINT OLD BOYS 1 DAVE BEALES 3980 161 SHORT IN TWO BERNIE VOLLER 2980 261 THE REAL DEALS D.A.HOWARD 1685 62 POUND,POUND,POUND BRIAN EDWARDS 3975 162 US(A) &(SOU)THEM IAN WHITE 2980 262 T-BAY PAUL GREEN 1670 63 ROGUESGALLERY CARL BLACKWELL 3965 163 TEAM TUDOR DAVID TUDOR 2975 263 TOP 2 BOTTOM JOHN L.DAVIES 1660 64 MURPHYS MATE DAVE GEE 3960 164 LONG HIGH DRAW CHRIS WITH 2975 264 OLD LINKS WARRIORS 1 MARK THISTLETHWAITE 1615 65 COLLYS MATE STEPHEN DAVIES 3945 165 WHATEVER ! JOE FILDES 2945 265 ANGIE’S ANGELS 3 COLIN JEPSON 1610 66 SLICK PUTTERS BARRY MOSS 3925 166 BANGOR LAD WIL G.JONES 2935 266 CRABAPPLE MARGARET CRABTREE 1605 67 HANSON’S HERO’S MR.PAUL ROBINSON 3900 167 SCANDA-EUROS BRIAN EDWARDS 2930 267 GREG’S NO.1 PAUL GREGORY 1400 68 THE CENTENARYTEAM BERNIE VOLLER 3885 168 ROYS CHAMPS ROYMARSH 2930 268 THE BOOTT ROOM GARY BOOTT 1390 69 RIVERSIDE RHORTON 3885 169 BETHS DAD STEPHENDAVIES 2925 269 OAKEYPOPEY KEITH POPE 1335 70 IFFER &SHUDDER ERNIE COTTON 3885 170 SHROPSHIRE LASS CLAIRE WILLIAMS 2920 270 UKELELE LADY ELLIE GORMLEY 1280 71 FIVEFOR FOUR FORONE STEPHENDAVIES 3865 171 DRIVE FORSHOW DARREN KNOP 2915 271 “THIRD CHANCE” ISLWYN LUKE 1160 72 PRESTATYN 3 LEE GROCOTT 3855 172 LITTLE MO MAUREEN BURFORD 2890 73 FALDO GOTSIX MARKBROWN 3840 173 SAINTS RUS1 SIMONGANNON 2880 74 GOREYMCILROY DGORE 3825 174 LIVING THE DREAM MICHAEL MOSS 2855 MAY MANAGER OF THE MONTH 75 JOINS BOYS THREE JOHN MYERS 3810 175 BUNCH OF SHANKERS DEIREES 2855 76 SEAMOREMAJORS ALLAN PARKINSON 3805 176 DEIEDS ON TOUR DAVID WYN EDWARDS 2855 OUR Manager of the Month winner for May was John McNa- 77 THE ROSEMEN ALBERT BELL 3800 177 PRESTATYN 5 LEE GROCOTT 2850 78 WILSONS WONDERS ROBERT WILKINSON 3795 178 SPARDUN3 GERARD MOORE 2840 mara, from Buckley, Flintshire. 79 DIDSBURY BUDIES CLIFF CLINKARD 3790 179 CYRIL 18TH TREE SHOT STEVE O’SHAUGHNESSY 2835 John’s team, Monday Moaners, totalled 1,815 points for 80 DANNYADAMSGOLF.COM DANNY ADAMS 3785 180 JAMBO KEVIN PATRICK 2830 81 THE DUDLEY PIPER MIKE WORRALL 3770 181 JONS BOYS TWO JOHNMYERS 2830 the month to give him a 50 point winning margin over Liver- 82 OUTLANE BOYS D.A.HOWARD 3770 182 SHANKALOT 1 MATTHEW EDWARDS 2830 pool’s Leslie Ball. 83 MEATRUNNER STEPHEN DAVIES 3755 183 HOLE IN ONE DAVE HOLLIN 2825 84 ELEGANT DANCERS D.A.HOWARD 3755 184 TREBLE 99 DAVID TUCKER 2800 John moves up from 165th in the cumulative league last 85 RODGE’SALLSTARS BRYAN ROGERS 3740 185 PRESTATYN 1 LEE GROCOTT 2785 month to 47th now with a total of 4,160 points and wins a £50 86 THE MEAN MACHINE 1 MR.ROBERT WILLIAMS 3725 186 TOPTENNERS PHILTURNER 2785 voucher to spend at our Fantasy Golf League sponsors, 87 SPURSBICKS DAVE BICKERDYKE 3700 187 WHICH IRON DEREKOLDFIELD 2770 88 ISLA’S BOGEYS LEO BONATI 3695 188 OLIVERS ARMY CATH WALSH 2765 Scottsdale Golf. 89 CHIP NPIN ALAN DUNDAS 3685 189 3LEGS OF MAN ROYCHRISTIAN 2730 The top two remain the same with Newcastle-under- 90 ALL THE BEST DEALS JOSHKEATLEY 3675 190 MANNING’S MASTERS KEVIN MANNING 2725 91 SHANKALOT MATTHEW EDWARDS 3665 191 LIZZIE BOB BOB TAYLOR 2725 Lyme’s Glynn Edwards and Ellesmere Port’s Bill Manning 92 BIG BANGER SAMCOOPER 3660 192 THE ENGLISH TREFOR PRYTHERCH 2715 being joined in the top three by Spital’s Dave Bickerdyke. Last 93 TEAM BOBBY JONES JOHN S.ASPERY 3630 193 GAZBUTCH’S BOYS GARETH WILLIAMS 2710 year’s winner Alan Norwood drops down a place to fourth. 94 NANA LUSHY LIPS GEOFFREY FOULKES 3625 194 BARTYBOYS PAUL BARTON 2710 95 “SHEILAS WHEELS” RUSSWILLIAMS 3620 195 DOUGIEPIP 3 DOUG BRISCOE 2705 WEEKLY UPDATES 96 WEDGEWORLD DEREKOLDFIELD 3610 196 THE MOB BETHDAVIES 2695 97 SUPER WHITE ARMY PETE COPELAND 3600 197 KEV NA’S YIPPERS JOE O’DONNELL 2680 If you’re not already on our list to receive weekly updates of 98 MULLETS BIRDIE BULLETS CHRIS HARGREAVES 3580 198 FETTLERSALL STARS MARK REDFERN 2675 99 ROYS ROVERS ROYMARSH 3545 199 POLLY’SDELIGHT RUSSDANIELS 2665 the league tables, please e-mail [email protected] 100 HOLGATES HUSTLERS SEAN HOLGATE 3545 200 “BACK MARKER AGAIN” CLIVE HUGHES 2660 and we’ll get you added on. Foradvertisinge-mail: [email protected] 21 GolfersLocal June2013 GolfersLocal June2013 22 Send your stories to: [email protected] Juniors News

Eatonjuniorcaptain drivesintooffice

OPPORTUNITY JUNIOR members of Eaton Golf Club gathered to watchincoming junior captain Matt Robinson drive in forhis year of office. Matt, amember of the Chester KNOCKS FOR club’s scratchteam, holds the Eaton Black Course recordscorewhile he also is amember of the Cheshire U18 and men’s teams. TEENAGERS Lee Murphy, from the Interactive Sports Company. FOR male and teenagegolfers aged be- BY GEOFF GARNETT “Our unique programmes engage the therefore free of charge, apart from pay- tween 16-19 years thereisaexciting new players practically and academically and ing junior rates at the club and the cover opportunityonofferbased at Crompton proud to offer youth golfers the opportu- give them the opportunity to be profes- of tournament costs and equipment at and Royton Golf Club. nitytodevelop their game and continue sionally coached and benefit from a full discounted rates. The InteractiveSports Company their fulltime educationthrough our pro- time education at one venue. “We will be using the coaching skills (ISC), an interactiveprivate companyes- fessional and comprehensiveYouth “Individuals on our programme play at of Crompton and Royton’s respected pro- tablished for10years, specialises in run- Scholarship and Educationprogrammes. a high level whilst working towards full fessionals Martin Beaty and Karen Hey- ning sports academies forthis agegroup “Werecruit talented young players time recognised qualifications. There are wood on the course at the club, which has and theyare setting up aGolf Academy with the right ability, attitude and appli- also opportunities for the youth players to an excellent new driving range. scholarship and educationprogramme cationand combine preparationfor aca- progress into professional golf. For further information, contact beginning in September. reer in golf with an academic educational “We will be holding trials at Crompton Steven Mort on 075404 18599, email ISC’s LeeMurphysaid: “Inpartner- programme appropriate to their needs and Royton each month. [email protected] or visit ship with Cromptonand Royton we are and aspirations. “The programme is fully funded and www.isportsgroup.co.uk. Matt Robinson drives in at Eaton. HAZEL GROVE LOOK TO THE FUTURE

HAZEL Grove Golf Club has a proud Now Grove’s ambitious and proactive James said: “Juniors will now be able record of producing outstanding jun- professional James Rowlands is looking to join before they are 10 years old and ior golfers, several of who have gone on to replicate this with some innovative they will get free summer coaching as to make their mark at county and pro- programmes to attract and develop jun- well as short competitions and a family fessional level over the years. ior golfers to their maximum potential. fun day for only £40 per year.” He added: “Any- one interested can contact the pro shop for more in- formation.” Pro James Rowlands with some of the juniors at Hazel Grove. Chester Golf Club Founded1901 Chester’sHiddenGem Take part OSWESTRY GOLF CLUB in this year’s TTEESSTT DDRRIIVVEE Golfers 3-MONTH TRIAL Local MMEEMMBBEERRSSHHIIPP Summer Est 1903 Classic at ££228800..0000 Henlle Park on Friday, 19th July MMEENN’’SS OOPPEENN SUNDAY, 7TH JULY Entry costs £26.00 PER PAIR just £50 SEE OUR WEBSITE per pair & FOR ENTRY FORMS includes coffee, Designed by James Braid and homeoftwo Ryder Cup captains, Oswestry GolfClub has been welcoming golfers for over 100years. 18 holes & COME & ENJOY THE a 2-course 2013 OPEN COMPETITIONS SPECIAL 4BALL &8BALL BBEESSTT GGRREEEENNSS IINN CCHHEESSHHIIRREE meal. AVAILABLE TO BOOK NOW RATES FORSMALLGROUPS 2013 SocietyBookings –Book early to secureyour dates Call Includesone of the best stocked 01978 Pro Shopsinthe region. Offering For further informaDon, expert advice, custom fittingand competitive prices. call 01244 677760 449917 E-mail: [email protected] for more Oswestry Golf Club, Aston Park,Queen’sHead, Website: www.chestergc.co.uk details Oswestry,Shropshire. SY11 4JJ |01691 610535 www.oswestrygolfclub.co.uk |[email protected] Send your stories to: [email protected] 23 GolfersLocal June2013 Local News IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO GIVE GOLF AGO FOR THE FIRST TIME

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Ladieshaveafieldday

MOREthan 200 ladies tookpartin AMY CLAIMS last month’s SocietyofWest CheshireLadyGolf Captains field CAPTAIN’S dayatVicars Cross Golf Club,in Chester. The winnersofthe main competi- OPEN TITLE IN tion were Annabel Barton and Jinty Buck, from Caldy. Vicars Cross wonthe Founders O Trophy forthe best team scorewith SOUTH WALES 100 Stablefordpoints. CURTIS Cup star AmyBoulden con- the LeveretTrophyand Williams getting R tinued her strongstarttothe seasonwith team gold and individual bronze at the afirst victoryinthe Welsh Ladies Open Australian Youth Olympics. StrokeplayChampionship at the Vale of “It’sbeen an excellent fewdays, the Glamorgan, helping Wales to the team Golf Unionhavebeen great running the title. event, the course was in fantastic condi- Conwy’sBoulden grabbed asensa- tion, and it was close coming down the N tional eagle on the 15th beforealso get- back nine holes,”said Boulden. ting acrucial birdie on the 17th to finish “Wewereall levelcoming up the par four shots clear of Shifnal’s Alex Peters five15th so IknewIhad to make abirdie on one-under-par round the challenging there. Me and Alex both hit it on the National Course. green, Imanaged to hole abig putt for E Therewas double delight forBoulden eagle while she three putted forapar.” as she helped clinchthe team title for Golf UnionofWales championship Wales with Wrexham’s Chloe Williams manager Rhys James was delighted with coming seventh, maintaining agood the Welsh success to top off asuccessful Welsh recordonhomesoil after Williams event. clinched asecond place finish last year. “TheNational courseatthe Vale was in It continues an excellent starttothe fantastic conditionand the competitors R Winners Annabel Bartonand JintyBuck seasonfor Welsh players with Boulden al- really enjoyedplaying round there,”he receive their prizes from societycaptain with.... readyhaving been in the winners circleat said. BarbaraBaird, centre. Swinton Park Golf Club lady captain Barbara Redford

GL: Wheredoyou live? GL: What areyour other hobbies? BR: IliveinMonton Green, Man- BR: Ihaveanumber of interests chester. awayfromthe golf course and would saythat travelphotography, garden- GL: What do youdofor aliving? ingand food and drink aremyother BR: Iamnow retired, but Iused to main passions. work in abank. GL: What’s your chosen charityfor GL: Howmanyyears haveyou been a the year? member at Swinton Park? BR: My chosen charityfor this year is BR: Ihavebeen amember at Swinton Marie CurieCancer Care. It is an ab- Park for11years. solutelyfantastic charitythat provide high qualitynursing care forpeople GL:What is your current handicap? who areunfortunatelyterminally ill. BR: Iplayoff18atthe moment. It offers the choice of passing awayat home with the love and supportof GL: What’s the lowest handicap their families. Ifound their help to be you’veeverplayedoff? invaluable. BR: The lowest Ihaveeverachieved was17. GL: If youhad to pickout one per- sonal golfing highlight what would it AmyBoulden with the Welsh Ladies Open Strokeplay Championship trophy at Vale of Glamorgan. GL: What’s your favourite hole at be? Swinton Park? BR: Winning my first major Board BR: Idon’t haveone particular competition was certainlyareally favourite,Ilike them all. Theyare all proud moment. areal challengeintheir ownway. LYMM OFFERS BEGINNERS AGOLFTASTER GL: If youcould play18holes in a GL: ApartfromSwinton Park,what’s fourballwith anyone else,who would ACHESHIREgolf club’s efforts to your favourite other course? be the other three players? put ladies first paid dividends with a BR: Turnberry,onthe west coast of BR: If Ihad to pickthree,Iwould successful open daylast month. Scotland. Locallymyfavourite other choose ErnieEls because he has such Lymm Golf Club showcased what course is probablyDavenport. an easy,fluid swing.Mysecond pick the sporthas to offer with aspecial would be Arnold Palmer as he is one taster session aimed at women and GL: Howoften do youplay? of the game’s greats. My thirdpick girlsaspartofthe nationwide driveto BR: Iplayabout three times aweek would be my dad. SadlyIneverhad encouragemorepeople into golf. during the winter and even morein an interest in the game whilst he was Morethan 20 ladies and juniors the summer months. alive. tookpartinaputting competitionfol- lowedbyanintroduction to the golf swing by the club’s PGA proSteve McCarthy. Lady captain Sheila Byrne: “When they tried swinging aclub on the prac- tice ground theyfound it wasn’t quite as easy as it looked –but this resulted in much hilarity, whichmadefor afun Lymm’s ladies taster day proved very popular as those taking part picked up some toptips from TurnberryisBarbara’sfavouriteothercourse. time forall.” club proSteve McCarthy. Send your stories to: [email protected] 27 GolfersLocal June2013 Ladies News

It’sanhonourforPam

PAM Draper has become only the EMMA WINS COUNTY TITLE second lady in Chorlton Golf Club’s 111-year history to be named club president – Olive Chesworth had the honour in 2004. The 14-handicapper has served on the ladies committee for 27 years in IN DRAMATIC STYLE a variety of roles and was lady cap- ROYAL Liverpool’s Emma Goddard BY GEOFF GARNETT tain in 1996-7. showedgreat fighting spirit as she kept Her other regular roles at Chorl- her promise to herself by winning the The final produced some fine golf from ton include being on the social com- CheshireLadies Championship on the both players with the usual twists and mittee and Centenary committee 18th hole. turns of matchplaybeginning with an al- and she is also their EWGA dele- The championship enjoyedthree days batross on the first hole forGoddardand gate. of sunshine at Bramhall, the home club she kept up the momentum to go twoup. But apart from her busy times at of Cheshirecaptain Luci Foster. Then Clews came storming back over Chorlton Pam has also been a lead- The opening daysaw 36 holes of the middle holes to gain the advantage ing member of the Cheshire Ladies strokeplaytoreduce the field to 16 players going into the last four holes on twoup. Golf Association since 2001. forthe matchplayrounds and Gemma But asolid par finish saw Goddard One of the highlights was to be Clews (DelamereForest) led in with two draw leveland then win on the final hole the county captain in 2006 – the rounds of 72 fora144 total whichsaw to win the main trophy and the honour same year as the Chorlton Cente- her aheadofGoddardand PoppyFinlay of leading out the Cheshireteam in the nary and as well as being the treas- (Vicars Cross) both with 145, GillMellor NorthernCounties Championships in urer she has also been the county (Prestbury) 150 and Charlotte Leathem Bishop Auckland. web administrator for the past eight (Styal) 152. Shesaid: “I hadmademyself apromise years. The next day, after the opening match- at the startofthe week that Iwas going She said: “I feel greatly honoured play round, the losing eight players com- to win the title and to realise thisismy to be chosen as president of the club peted forthe SirWilliam BaileyTrophy greatest and proudest achievement in and would like to thank all the vice- and making it through to the semi-finals golf.” presidents for proposing me and were Kelly Morley(Astbury), Lauren Therewas ample consolationfor considering me suitable for the posi- Drake (Wallasey), JaeBowers (Prestbury) Clews, who picked up trophies forbest tion. and Christine Furzer (Lymm). intermediate playerinthe strokeplay, the “When I started golf my ambition The final saw Morleygoontoclaim Doris BrownTrophyasthe best qualifier was to be a single-figure golfer be- the trophy with a4&3 win over Bowers. and the GladysDobelltrophyasrunner- fore I was 60. In the main competition, the semi-fi- up.She joins Goddard, Finlay, Leathem, “This is a target I have never nals saw Clews beat Leathem 2&1 and Abbie Cowlard(Reddish Vale), Megan reached but have had fun trying – I Goddardcame out on top by 6&5 against Burgess (BramallPark) and ClaireFry have enjoyed the social aspect of the Finlay. (Royal Liverpool) in the Cheshireteam. Emma Goddard with her trophy at Bramhall. game rather than practice!” GolfersLocal June2013 28 Send your stories to: [email protected] AllianceNews

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THE Manchester Alliance has a DAN’S THE MAN TO CLAIM new Seniors Scratch champion in the form of their treasurer Vinny Doyle. Vinny, a member of Manchester Golf Club and also a Lancashire Committee member and last year’s PRO ORDER OF MERIT TITLE Alliance captain, enjoyed the cham- THE Manchester Alliance concluded its Danny also took the President’s Cup pionship which was staged at Ash- busy winter season with the annual Pres- with the best score of the day ahead of ton-on-Mersey. ident’s Day at Bramhall. Mark Smith (Stamford) 69. He posted a gross 76 and in the There were plenty of issues to be re- The assistants merit was closer as Jamie nett category the winner of the tro- solved on the finals day with the pros, as- Tipper (Denton) and Andrew Terry phy was home member Ted Robert- sistant pros and amateur order of merits (Springfield Park) could not be separated son with his card of 80-13=67 seeing all hanging in the balance going into the and will share the trophy for the year. him home by two shots from Steve final round. The new amateur merit, sponsored by Bolton (Bolton Old Links) and John Didsbury’s attached tour pro Danny Denton pro Mike Hollingworth, was Riley (Swinton Park). Wardrop confirmed his title with a best- won by Ken Thomson (Bramall Park). He of-the-day 67 playing alongside main ri- came up on the rails to overtake Terry vals Grant Hamerton (Pike Fold) and Gilbert (Ashton-on-Mersey) and Vinny Alliance president John Dowd with pro merit winner Danny Wardrop, left, and joint assistant Scott Jackson (Disley). Doyle (Manchester). winner Jamie Tipper. TOUR PROS SHOW THEIR SKILLS IN NORTH WALESALLIANCE

FORMER European Tour players BY TREVOR PEAKE Northop’s John Roberts and Dave Pilkington shared victory in the Gary Houston and Mark Pilkington Jones won the Am-Am with 41 points. Pro-Am in the meeting at the North figured among the prizes on three suc- ual competition at Henllys. Chris Wynne (Flint) won the Ken Wales club but finished one behind cessive weeks in the North Wales Pro- Houston and Cooper bagged 40 Ellis Trophy for the best amateur. Carden Park’s Michael Jones in the in- fessional Alliance. points to win by one from Rhos-on-Sea At Henllys, Pilkington scored 36 dividual, Jones scoring 38. Carden Park attached Houston, pair Jon Bevan and Tony Brushett and points to win the individual by two from Pilkington, Dunne, Jones and who now plays on the European Chal- Bull Bay pro John Burns and Mike Bul- Northop’s Matt Pritchard and with Roman Lecki finished level on 41 lenge Tour, won the Pro-Am at Rhud- lock (St Deiniol), who shared second. Pwllheli member John Dunne won the points. dlan with Carden member Dave Burns scored 34 points on his own to Pro-Am with 44 points. Steve Walters and Mark Owen Cooper, while Pwllheli’s Pilkington finish second to Matt Tottey from the Neil and Nick Williams (St Deiniol) (Rhos-on-Sea) won the Am-Am with Vinny Doyle, right, receives his trophy won both the Pro-Am and the individ- North Wales club in the individual. won the Am-Am with 43 points. 41 points. from Alliance president John Dowd.

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LEYLAND INVEST IN Greenside with... MIKE THE FUTURE DAVIE Ourregular columnistand HazelGrove Golf Club headgreen keeper on the sublime to the ridiculous.

AGOLFERsaid to me last month This again leads to observations by “you green keepers arenever satisfied the golfer as to work that is not being and the weather is neverrightfor you.” undertaken,rather thanappreciating Iwould agreethat at first sight this the amount of work that is actually would appear to be true,yet the same being completed. Frequentlyduring could be said of the golfer,soperhaps ‘flush’growing periods the cut is not of it is just the natureofthe sport. such aqualitythat one would hope for. Forthe last year or so the wailing This is due to the fleshy leaf and the sound of the green staff has been the fact that thereisnoleaf turgidity, amount of rain that has fallen and the whichall helps with acleaner cut and problems that this brought with it. tidier appearance. Then in late March and April we had During this period manygolf the exceptional dryperiod with exces- courses that experience this type of sivecold air and allthe complications growth willmean that although such that this brought forth. tasks as cutting tees, approaches, fair- As stated in recent articles the con- ways and the rough willneed to be ditions hadnot been conducivetore- done on adailybasis in order to keep pair or grass growth, causing many the playabilityofthe course to agood clubs to experience ‘late’greens and standard. bumpyputtingsurfaces. The onlyad- This again means that with asmaller vantagethat the slowand delayed maintenance team, continual cutting spring growth hadwas to give the is the main priority. Unfortunatelythis course maintenanceteam the chance cutting regime is not always appreci- to getthe course tidy and getontop of ated by the golfing public. Course manager Scott Reeves and the green staff with the newly purchased equipment at Leyland. the cutting regime. Ifrequentlyget asked ‘how many Howthings changequicklyinna- green staff would make the perfect LEYLAND Golf Club has continued to productivity and improved frequency/ac- course currentlycausing problems year on ture.Therecent warmer weather cou- sized team to maintain the golf build on its recent successes by purchas- cessibilitytospecific areas. year. pled with the recent rainfallhas now course?’ This canbeanswered in a ing severalnew pieces of machineryto “Themanagement committee unani- Course manager Scott Reevessaid: kickstarted the grass into action and number of ways,either by asking the ensurethe course continues to build on mouslyapproved the purchase for2013. “Despite the unbelievablybad weather in the ‘grass factory’ is nowevident. question as to what arethe expecta- the recent improvements. “Thepurchaseofthe pedestrian aerator 2012 and the poor startto2013 Iamex- This again causes problems for tions of the golf club,orastothe fi- The objectiveofthese purchases of in March of this year willensureim- tremelyproud of my green staff who have course maintenance,asinrealitythis nancial capabilities of the golf club. moreuseable and dedicated equipment is proved drainageand aid consistent grass continuedtoworkhardonimproving the ‘flush’ofgrowthshould havealready Or with the statement that every to provide the necessaryflexibilitytoad- coverage to allcloselymownareas suchas course. been experienced, and the green golf club is an individual island and dress the changing needs of the golf tees, approaches and backsofbunkers.” “Thenew equipment canonlyhelp us keeper would nowbegetting the should not be compared with its course. He added: “Themodel we havebought to ensurethese improvements continueto course prepared forthe runofmajor neighbour as manyfactors willvary The three main purchased items area willallow us to work on the course even the best of our ability.” competitions that allclubs hostduring from club to club.However what I top dresser,apedestrian aerator and a in if the weather is as badaslast year.Our Club chairman Norman Graham the playing season. would sayisifall the work that is being fairwayaerator. previous hired equipment did not giveus added: “Wehad no hesitationinsigning Howevermanygreen keepers find undertaken is not conducivetohow Greens chairman SteveFisher ex- this flexibility.” off the approximate £40,000 expenditure themselvesinthe position of being the course should lookthen the plained: “Thesuccessful hiringofa top The fairwayaerator,also purchased in forthe equipment as it is imperativewe pleased the growth has finally begun staffing levels should be reviewed. dresser in 2012 provided an even spread March this year,willspecifically aid continue to improveinorder that we can so improvement to the playing surface One of the major problems that are of materials and increased speed of deliv- drainageacross the fairways but canalso continue to be the club of choice in the willbevisiblyimproving,yet nowfind nowbeing experienced is the amount ery/coverage providing increased labour be utilised in other identified areas of the region.” themselveshaving to chase the flush of of ‘standing’time the greenstaffsare growth nowbeing experienced. nowexperiencing due to the increas- This is compounded by the fact that ing numbers playing on the course. manygolf clubs, have, over recent Everygolfer that agreen keeper may years, reduced the number of staff on encounter cancost aminute on each SUCCESS FOR HELSBYGREENKEEPER the course,yet the expectancyhas only occasion, thereforeif10fourballs are escalated, putting morepressureon encountered by amember of staff 40 the team that maintains the course. minutes canbelost in standing/con- The fact the green staff is nowfo- sideration time.Sonexttime yousee a cussed on the cutting of the course green keeper politelywaiting take this leaves little time forany on-going into account. restoration work.Unfortunatelythis The flush of growth that is being ex- canleadtosuchworkasdivotting fair- perienced willslowdownand this will ways or repairing damagetotees and enable the maintenance team to get othertasks, to being undertaken on a back on top of the maintenance pro- less frequent cyclethan one would like. gramme. 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MIKE Wood,fromCodsall,Wolverhampton, was the luckywinner of our fabulous Shotsaver Competition last month. HelsbyGolfClub's green keeper,Danny Ingram, recently completed his apprenticeship at Reaseheath College, in Crewe.Heisnow the sixth mem- Mike,who picked up his copyofthe GolfersLocal at Porthmadog Golf Club,wins berofthe green keeping team and he is pictured abovebeing congratulated by HelsbyGolfClub captain Brian Prince,centre,and headgreen aShotsaver SG250 GPS golf watchworth £159.99.Thank youtoall of youwho en- keeper Danny Bennett, left. tered the competition. GolfersLocal June2013 30 Send your stories to: [email protected] CharityNews

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SALEcaptain Peter Middleton and LANCASHIRE LASSES GET lady captain Sophia Caseyjoined forces during their year in office to supportthe Factor 50 charity. And aterrific effortbymembers and friend over 12 months saw afine total of £3,886.90 raised. SET FOR TRIP OF ALIFETIME The main fundraisers were charity ADUO of part-time bar maids at two BY PAUL CHAPPLE golf days,bridgedrives, cake sales Lancashiregolf clubs willtrek60km and generous donations. across the Grand Canyonnext year in a a3,000ftclimb out of the canyon. Peter said: “Thecharitydeals with bid to raise £7,700 forcharity. Their nights willbespent sleeping malignant melanoma research in to Lorren Dunn, who worksatunder the stars in freezing temperatures. causes and potential cures also to Rossendale Golf Club,and her friend “Weknowitwillbeachallenge, but we raise sun-bed awareness and the need Gemma Harper,fromTownleyGolf like achallenge,”added Lorren, who, to be careful in anylevels of sunshine Club,willtake up the challengefor chil- along with Gemma, started the fundrais- outdoors. dren’s charityHaveaHeartinMarch. ing effortlast month by runningacake “Weweredelighted with the re- Lorren, 24, heardanadvertonthe stallatSki Rossendale’s carboot sale. sponse from members and the radio aboutthe challengeand approached Gemma, from Burnley, added: “I have amount of moneyweraised.” Gemma, 22, about taking part. always wanted to raise alargeamount of “Earlier this year Iwas involved in a moneyfor charityand Ifelt this was a sponsored 46-mile walk from Blackpool great chance as well as having the time of to Haslingden to raise moneyfor my my lifevisiting the Grand Canyonand friend’s little girlwho hadcancer.Sowe LasVegas. knowit’sachievable,” said Lorren, who “I havealwaysbeen an activeperson lives in Helmshore. and in the past I’ve done alot of walking “Wewanted to do something to make with my dad. We quite frequentlyclimb an impactonour lives, but an even bigger Pendle Hill, and in my childhood Ieven impact on other people’s! climbed Ben Nevis, in Scotland. “Wehaveafantastic chance aheadof “I really enjoybeing activelyonthe us to take partinthis exciting adventure, move and feel the Grand Canyontrek whilst raising,what we hope willbe, a would be agreat challengetoface.” largeamount of moneyfor abrilliant Gemma, who has startedtrainingal- charity, whichhelps make illchildren’s ready, explained: “I am amember at my wishes come true,”added the secretaryfor local gymand trytogoasmuchaspossi- Sale captain PeterMiddleton hands over aHaslingden-based firmofsolicitors who ble.Just latelyIhavedonemorerunning Lorren Dunn, left, and Gemma Harper will embarkontheir great American adventurenextyear. the cheque to Gill Nuttall,the founderof also studiesbusiness administrationone and cardio work so that Iamready to face Factor 50. dayaweek at BurnleyCollege. the great Grand Canyon. Gemma has worked at TownleyGolf confident we’llreach our target, we are The pair willheadthrough the Sono- “Everyoneisproud of us fordoing Club in avarietyofroles on apart-time trying very hardtoorganise manyother ranDesert, acclimatisingtothe high tem- something forcharitybut quite afew basis. Her full-time job is at alocal estate events too in order to receivegenerous peratures, trekking on arough trail to people havesaid theydon’t think we’llbe agents and she also enjoys occasional TV donations from people.” JoininBoltonHospice Beaver Falls, hiking up and across astren- able to raise £7,700, whichisour mini- commercial work. To donate,visit https://www.justgiv- Harwoodevent uous route and ending the challengewith mumtarget.” Sheadded: “Although we arefeeling ing.com/Gemma-Harper-Lorren-Dunn. AKINGand Queen event willtake place at Harwood Golf Club next month in aid of Bolton Hospice. The popular event, whichinvolves ROCHDALE RAISE FUNDSFOR MACMILLANCANCERSUPPORT agolfer (the king) playing allthe shots to the green and then their non ATERRIFIC effortatRochdale Golf tremendous effortinraising sucha golfing partner (the queen)putting, Club saw their recentlyretired lady cap- fabulous amount. stillhas alimited number of places tain, Sheila Eaton, present acheque for He said: “Macmillan Cancer Sup- available. morethan £4,700 to the Macmillan portimproves the lives of people af- Three pairs willplayineachgroup Cancer SupportVoluntaryRochdale fected by cancer providing practical, and the couple with the lowest nett Committee. medical and financial support.” scorewillreceiveaprize donated by The moneywas raised through vari- Rose Tipton from the charityurges Bolton Council Golf Society.There ous fund raising events throughout the golfers at other clubs to take partin willbealso be anearest-the-pin and year. twofund raising efforts theyare in- longest drivecompetition forthe In addition therewas also an extra volved in during 2013. golfers at acost of £1. £502 from aladies competition plus a Shesaid: “Among the Macmillan The entryfeeis£15 per couple and silent auction to make afinal total of golfing events arethe Longest Day places arelimited to 54 pairs. £5,242. Challengeand the Silverspoons Chal- Bolton Council Golf Society’s Peter Miller,the secretarywas there lenge.” GaryBrownlowsaid: “Aspartofthe dayweare holding aseparate evening At Rochdale (L-R) are: Rochdale Golf Club’s ladies’ secretaryJane Antrobus, past lady captain to receivethe cheque and congratulated Visit www.macmillan.org.uk for Sheila Eaton, Macmillan secretaryPeter Millerand lady captain Catherine Taylor. Sheila and her colleagues fortheir moreinformation. event, also at Harwood. This will start at 7.30pm and includeahot and cold buffet, disco,late bar and auc- tion. “Auction items on the night in- clude aPing putter donated by Ping Europe,aBolton Wanderers signed PGA GIVES ITS BACKING TO DUO OF LOCAL CHARITIES shirtand football, aManchester United signed football, aframed CHEQUEStothe value of £1,365 were MUFC Ruud VanNistelrooyshirt, a handed outtothe Childflight and Chris WiganWarriors signed shirtand HindleyMemorial Trust charities dur- ball, afourballatHarwood and also a ing the PGA in England and Wales fourballatnearby Deane Golf (North) Patrons’ and Sponsors’ Dayat Club.” Bolton Golf Club early last month. The event takes place on Friday, The moneywas raised during the July26. Teetimes willbeallocated 2012 season and the presentation was From left: NoelKelly (NoelKelly Associates), between 10am and 1pm. To bookor Dean Johnston (Mansell Finishes),Tony Rob- forfurtherdetails, e-mail revs&ben- made by PGA Northchairman Jim Pictured (L-R) at Bolton Golf Club are: MauraHindley, SteveHindley, Dean Johnston, Noel bins (Childflight), David Hannis (James Pape. Kelly,Jim Pape and David Hannis. Brearley&Sons) and Jim Pape (chairman). [email protected]. Send your stories to: [email protected] 31 GolfersLocal June2013 CharityNews Looking for a SCOTT GETS SET FOR golf club in the 100-HOLE CHALLENGE Chester area?

CHESTER Golf Club proScott Booth willplay100 holes in oneday this month to raise funds forMacmillan Cancer Care. The 38-year-old wasawareofthe char- ity’slongest dayevent when clubs across the country areencouraged to take part in the annual 72-hole challenge, but he was keen to raise the bar further. “The72-hole challengeisafantastic idea but Ijust wanted to do something extraspecial and thought whynot at- tempt 100,”said the former Cheadlepro. The ManchesterUnited fan willtee off at 4.30am and doesn’t expect to be fin- ished until 10pm. He willhole out on everyhole and anticipatesthe distance he willcover could be morethan 25 miles. It is set to be amentally and physically gruelling challengebut he willnot be alone.TheCurzonParkclub’s assistant Lewis Johnsonand GolfersLocal’s Paul Chapple willbejoining him. Lewis, from Flint, said: “I think the Then visit Vicars Cross and enjoy aquality, well maintained most holes I’ve playedinaday beforehas course with established USGA greens, well-drained been 36, so 100 is going to be interesting. fairways and tees and is playable throughout the year. “It’sareally worthy cause and oneof my targetsistoget round allday using the same ball.” AND Paul said: “When Scott first asked me Chester Golf Club proScott Booth will play 100 holes in the same day this month. Take advantage of our very special to be involved Iwas alittle worried about the prospect of playing fiveand ahalf three throughout the daytomake them club members, familyand friends. rounds in onego, but the supporthas in to afourball. “Wehaveset up ajustgiving pageon- 75TH ANNIVERSARY been fantastic and I’msurewe’ll havean “Weare going to havetomovepretty line too and havehad ahandful of dona- enjoyable day.” quicklytoget round in daylight. There tions through that,”added the former He joked: “Thereisquite asteep walk won’t be chance fortoo manybreaks,” Sale assistant who willthen take partin up from the 17th green to the 18th tee added Scott, who has been at Chester for another 100-hole challengejust two and Ihavebeen having nightmares about 10 years. weeks later at StokePark, in Bucking- getting up thereafter the second or third The trio arehoping to raise aminimum hamshire. time of asking.” of £2,500 and arewellontarget thanks to To make adonationonline,visit Anumber of members willjoin the anumber of generous donations from www.justgiving.com/chester100holes. OFFERS at VicarsCross Golf Club SPORTY NIGHT HELPS RAISE FUNDS CAERNARFON Golf Club raised 1 £1,050 from aspecially arranged OFFER Sportsman’s Evening. Introductory Summer Membership Former footballers JoeyJones and ONLY £199 MickeyThomas were special guests at • 3-month membership from 1stJuly, 2013 the event. • 4-month membership from 1st June, 2013 ONLY £249 The moneywillgotothe North Both offers allowyou to play social and Wales club’s captains’ charityofMa- lignantMelanoma researchand rais- limitedcompetitiongolf Dafydd Hardy(Dafydd HardyEstateAgents) who sponsored the evening,captain Dr Gareth ing moneyfor the purchase of acardiac Owens, Joey Jones, MickeyThomas, club chairman Merion Evans and president HowelRoberts. defibrillator forthe club. OFFER 2 Pay aFull Annual Subscription on 1st October, 2013 ROSEMERE JUST KEEP ON GIVING and enjoy full membership until the end of 2014 – Our 75th Anniversary Year ROSEMERE Golfers AgainstCancer 15 months membershipfor thepriceof12! staged their 11th annual, and biggest ever,fundraising Celebrity-Am dayand dinner at Leyland Golf Club. Former footballers KevinGallacher, For full details of these amazing Duncan McKenzie,MarkPaterson, LeeCartwright, John McGinlayand Ju- offers, call the Professional on lian Darby were joined by former crick- eter Graham Lloydand BBC presenter 01244 335174 (ext 4) MartinHenfield. In 2012, theyhanded over acheque www.vicarscrossgolf.co.uk formorethan £12,500. Competitors at last month’s Celebrity-AmDay at Leyland. GolfersLocal June2013 32 Send your stories to: [email protected] Local News CAPTAIN’S CENTRE STRIPE O PROVES AWINNER FOR TOM AT GATLEY R BY GEOFF GARNETT GATLEY Golf Club professional Tom Boltonisenjoying great success with the CentreStripe Academyhehas recently set up at the club. N Tom, who has also hadprofessional ex- perience at Marple and Hazel Grove, said: “Although Iteach alllevels of golfer Ioriginally set up the academy forcom- plete beginners. “Theidea came to me after observing E manybeginners who havelessonafter les- sonbut don’tseem to join agolf club and theyweremissing out on the fullenjoy- ment in the game. “Thereseems to be a‘wall’ that begin- ners hit after apackageoflessons even Rwith... Sutton HallGolf Club captain Edwin Jones though Ican see that theyreally want to take up the sportproperly. GL: Wheredoyou live? times perweek if possible in the sum- “I realised that the transitionfrombe- EJ:IliveinGreat Sankey, Warring- mer. ginner to novice golfer cansometimes be ton. daunting forsomepeople. GL: What areyour other hobbies? “That’s whythe CentreStripe Acad- GL: What do youdofor aliving? EJ:Ienjoyquiz nights and Iamabig emyatGatley is heretogiveaninsight EJ:I’m achartered structural engi- rugbyunion fan. into being agolf club member whilst Gatley pro Tom Bolton in action. neer and aco-director of my own helping them to improvetheir game. company. GL: Whichfootballteam do you “Thetransitionismuchsmoother and “I’ve had many academy members “The name comes from hitting the ball support? it helps that Gatleyisone of the friend- progress to become members of the club down the middle of the fairway when you GL: Howmanyyears haveyou been a EJ:Manchester United. liest and most welcoming clubs in the and I think only half as many would have are usually on the centre stripe of grass member at Sutton Hall? area. joined were it not for the academy. cutting – hence aim for the centre stripe!” EJ:I’vebeen amember forjust over GL: What’s your chosen charity? eight years. EJ:Theladycaptain and Ihavecho- sen Derian House Children’s Hos- GL: Were youamember anywhere pice,inChorleyfor our joint charity. MARCUS READY FOR ACTION IN STUDIO TWO else beforethat? Iwas privileged to be involved with EJ:Yes, I’mstill amember at Royal St the designofanextension acouple of David’s Golf Club in Harlech, North years agoand Ithinkthe work theydo Wales as well as Sutton Hall. forsickchildren and their families is fantastic. GL: Wheredid youhit your first ever golf ball? GL: If youhad to pickout one per- EJ:Itwas at Royal St David’s when I sonal golf highlight whatwould it be? was about eight. EJ:Well, Ihaveafew.One would be winning the Gold Cup at Royal St GL:What is your current handicap? David’s in 2007. Iwas off 13 at the EJ:I’m currentlyplaying off ahandi- time and playedagainst Geraint capof11. Jones, who was off +2. Ibeat him on the 23rdhole! The other is becoming GL: What’s the lowest handicap captain at Sutton Hall, agreat privi- you’veeverplayedoff? legeatany club. EJ:Thelowest I’ve ever been is 10. GL: If youcould play18holes in a GL: What’s your favourite hole at fourballwith anyone else,who would Sutton Hall? be theother three players? Assistant professional Marcus Dunning, right, in the new studio at Chorlton with head pro James Curtis. EJ:Thepar four 13th hole is my EJ:Ihavetwo choices here, the first favourite as it requires good course being my dadand my twobrothers. CHORLTON Golf Club has become assistant pro Marcus Dunning who On his return to his native North management. It’s just an iron off the We’vehad anumber of games over one of a very small minority of clubs in brings a vast amount of knowledge of West he joined the MGPC team tee and then an accurate second is re- the years and we’reall so competitive the region who can boast not one, but the golf swing to the facility. where he coaches golf at all levels from quired to make sureofapar. and want to beat eachother.I’veal- two indoor coaching facilities. Marcus represented Lancashire many beginner to elite. ways been the highest handicapper, The second studio, located next door times as an amateur and then enjoyed a Marcus said: “We have a top teach- GL: ApartfromSutton Hall,what’s the other three being mid to lowsin- to the original one above the pro shop, four-year golf scholarship in North Car- ing facility at Chorlton and another your favourite other course? gle figureplayers at fiveand six over was opened recently and will be used in olina. venture I will be starting this year is a EJ:I’vegot to sayRoyal St David’s as the years. Dadwas asingle figure addition to the first studio, which was Whilst in the USA he studied all as- junior academy on Sundays along with it’s whereIgrewupand it’s agreat playerfor 40 years.Theother fourball installed by head pro James Curtis a pects of the game with particular atten- a ladies clinic. test of golf. would be TomWatson, LeeWest- couple of years ago. tion to golf swing biomechanics. “All are welcome to come along and wood and the late Seve Ballesteros. It forms a new part to the already suc- Marcus lived in Denver, Colorado, try out the facilities and opportunities GL: Howoften do youplay? Theyare three of my alltime favourite cessful Manchester Golf Performance where he turned professional and at Chorlton and I structure different EJ:Ialways tryand playatleast twice players and true gentlemen of the Centre. gained a very strong teaching reputa- programmes based around my clients’ per week and maybethree or four game we alllove. In charge of the second studio will be tion. goals and work toward them.” Send your stories to: [email protected] 33 GolfersLocal June2013 Local News

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE Fitfor golf with... BARRIE AIDS PAIR’S DOUBLE EDWARDS BY GEOFF GARNETT This month our Bolton-based strength and condition- THE second Men’s Days OutSeries event of the WGTB schedule resulted in ing coach provides you with part one of a three-part Pike Fold pair Paul Grimsleyand TJ Watsonrepeating last year’s victoryon series on how to create improved balance, strength their home course. and stability within your golf swing. The pair galloped to an overwhelming win with TJ in unstoppable form in 2012 and theyrepeated the scenario using local THE benefits of balancetrainingare Remember, you want to do an exer- knowledgetogood effect to post 44 simple.Learning to balance willhelp cise that challenges your body’s ability points and top the leaderboardtowin stabilizeyour core(hips, spine,shoul- to stabilize. shoes and aGolf Break voucher. ders), it willincrease your rotational With traditional conditioning we Just apoint off the pace were Terry rangeofmotion, it willhelp youmain- would sit down with some apparatus in Rathbone and Ken Bate,ofMalkins Pike Fold winners TJ Watson, left, and Paul Grimsley. tain increased swing speed, and most the gym and push or pull some fixed Bank, whose back nine of 23 points importantlyitwillsignificantlyreduce machine. This is decent for building pushed Withington’sTony Gregoryand ulars SteveMcDermott and TerryDal- Nearest-the-pin prizes went to Grim- the risk of injury. muscles but does not get our brain in- CharlesBeadleinto thirdspot. limore, who completed the prizelist. sleyand RoyJones. Everyday Isee golfers who struggle volved for stabilizing the body Thereweretwo pairs on 42 points with But therewas also afinal qualifying Chris Blackadder,following an eagle with their balance.Balance in the golf throughout the movement and isn’t Worsley’sDavid Wright and Edward slot forthe enduring skills of Hindley on the par four 10th hole,Williams and swing has adirect correlation to pos- very good for golf. Mellor winning the countback from reg- Hall’sPaul Williams and GilbertPierce. McDermott hit the only ‘Twos’. ture.When your postureisstraight, Over the next few months I’m going with the spine supported at address, to show you how to change from tradi- balance is possible throughout the en- tional exercises and give you better al- tire swing sequence. ternatives that will significantly Let’stest your balance.Stand up improve your balance, strength, power CHRISNOTCHES MAJOR WIN AT STAMFORD and assume your golf set up position. and stability for your golf game. Nowpickone foot up just enough to Here are a few solid golf-specific slide apiece of paper under it and do balance training exercises you can use not let it touchthe floor.Now close to start improving your balance. Don’t your eyes and count howmanyseconds miss next month’s article for the sec- youcan maintain your balance on one ond part. foot. Nowrepeatthe sametest on your other foot and let’s take alookathow These exercises can be done either yourank. standing on the floor or using a half round Bosu ball. Seconds: Handicap: Do three turns each way per leg and do 0-5: +30 two sets per leg. 6-10: 20-30 Allow one minute’s rest in between ex- 11-15: 10-20 ercises. 16-20: -10 21-26: Pro Test monthlytosee improvement after aweeklybalance program.

Iknowwhat youare thinking,“When do Ieverhit agolf shot on one foot?” One legged shoulder turns. But this simple test allows us to iden- Chris Houfe, left, receives the Lowe Trophy from Stamford captain Dave Allen. tify alargefactor that maybecausing some of your swing faults. STAMFORD staged its first ‘major’ of The win was Chris’s first ‘major’ suc- quadruple bogey on the eighth hole to If youdonot haveasolid founda- the season –the Lowe Trophy and it cess in his six years at the Stalybridge- win by a shot from Paul Brown and tion in balance youwillnot be able to was won by Chris Houfe with a nett 66. based club and he fought back from a Steven Fallows. controlyour swing with accuracyona repeated basis.The foundation of your golf swingcomes from your abilityto Overhead torso turns. balance or stabilizeyour body throughout your entireswing pattern. PRESIDENT’S TEAM DELIGHT AT ALDERSEY Quickfact: touring pros average balancing 26 seconds on one leg with their eyes closed. Let’stake alookatwhereyou can startwith balance training. Weighted torso turns. In this first partofthe series I’m going to showyou afew golf specific balanceexercises to startyou on your Clock squats –Imagine a clock face way. In parttwo next month we’lllook around you. If you’re standing on your at some quickand effectivechanges right leg go to numbers 12, 11, 10, 9 etc youcan make in your existing workout then back up from 6, 7, 8 etc, then do programand in the August edition of the opposite side of GolfersLocal we’llput them allto- clock when standing on gether to form agreat golf specific your left leg. workout youcan do at the gymtwo or The final exercise for part three per week. one is the clock squats.

Barrie is owner/headcoachofSwing FitGolf, visitwww.extreme-sc.co.uk, May Bank Holiday saw the annual Captain v President match at Aldersey Green, near Chester. Pictured are the competitors after the event, which call 07817 673916 and follow him on twitter @swingfituk formore. was won by the President’s team by 5-2. GolfersLocal June2013 34 Send your resultsto: [email protected] Club Results

ABERGELEGC 75-9=66; AHaspel 82-16=66. MonthlyMedal –Division1:Lee Street Seniors’ Stableford: Peter Harding Midweek Stableford–Division 1: Peter Tudor Cup –Division 1: BobbyJones 4BBB Stableford:DaveBarrow&Alan 72-5=67; DaveLancaster 82-12=70. 36pts; NobbyMorris31pts; Tony Gausden 41pts; SteveWright 37pts; 75-8=67; Dewi WRoberts 80-11=69; Connor 39pts; AshokUllegaddi & Division 2: StewartMellor 83-14=69; Austin 30pts. Alvin Rawlinson 37pts. Ian Cuddeford79-10=69. DaveWilliams 38pts; Richard Keith Swindells 89-19=70. John SAshton Trophy (3 Clubs +Putt- Division 2: Brynmor Jones 39pts; Division 2: Paul Doran83-17=66; Mike Crowther &Jim O’Brien 38pts. Division 3: Dennis Griffin 94-28=66; ter): Ian CJones 38pts; Gethin Edwards RobertSmith 38pts; AndreRoberts Webb 97-28=69; BarrieBignall96- Geoffrey Slack97-28=69. 38pts; GaryThomas 37pts. 38pts. 26=70. Prince of Wales Mixed Foursomes: An- Lees Jones Cup –Division1:DewiM CHESTERGC EASTHAM LODGEGC drew Walton &Andria Walton 33pts; Davies 75-5=70; Francis Cripps 77- Coronation Cup: WBrett 78-9=69; S RNLI Bogey:Val Howells1dwn. Geoff Cheers &Ellen Murray33pts; 7=70; Ben Lindquist 78-5=73. Britton 81-12=69; JPugh 86-16=70. MayMidweek Medal –Division 1: John Allan Beavan &Carolyn Beavan 32pts. Division 2: Mally Jones 84-15=69; VictoryCup (36 holes): Mo Thompson Vesey75-10=65. Gareth Jones 93-22=71; Peter Chell92- 69pts; Rita Dutton 64pts; Deli Skinner Division 2: Bob Macdonald 81-15=66. HAWKSTONE PARK GC 20=72. 63pts. Division 3: Reg Parson 87-21=66. Texas Scramble: Julie Wales,TimJones Professional’s Day–Division 1: Nick Medal 2A: ASieber 87-20=67; FCheng MayMonthlyMedal –Division 1: &Kane Wallace30.5; Cheryl Greaves, Gibbs 39pts; John Cooke 38pts; Bobby 85-17=68; SOgston 87-17=70. Daniel Cawley74-10=64. Ron Gleave&Ron Gleave30.8; Nicky Jones 37pts. 4BBB winners Dave Barrow,left, and Alan Medal 2B: KLowe82-19=63; FLeung Division 2: Stephen Williams 85-18=67. Jones, AlexJones &Matt Bowyer 32.4. Connor,right, with Arscott seniors’ captain Division 2: Rob Jones 42pts; Peter Alan Evans. 80-14=66; SChesworth 81-14=67. Division 3: JimO’Connor 86-19=67. Cope Bogey:Kerry Wallace+4; Kath Davies 40pts; Duncan Cross 39pts. Sheila Huckerby Rose Bowl: Paul EWGAMedal: IzzyMay 102-32=70. Gleave-2; NickyJones -3. Youngers Cup –Division 1: Jill Price Chapple &Gail Powell 39pts; John EWGATrust: ValHowells 37pts. Medford: Kerry Wallace20; Issi Bris- 90-18=72; Cath Wright 98-22=76. Ladies’ Medal (5) &Millennium Bowl: Banham &Sue Gale 39pts; Don Kelly Joe Mercer Trophy:DaveObermuller bourne 24; NickyJones 25. PeggyJohnson Rosebowl: Jill Price 91- Fran Jamieson 95-22=73; Margaret &Maureen Faulkner 39pts. 77-13=64. Veterans’ Open: CarlManning &John 18=73; Debbie Coleman 109-36=73; Pat Cumming 93-17=76. NorahMercer Trophy:IzzyMay 36pts. Hewett (Oswestry)43pts; Dewi Ing- Rees 93-19=74. Ladies’ Medal (6) &Millennium Bowl: Barnish Cup: Hannah Burford 37pts. man (Mold) &Jeffrey Lynch(Ruthin) Gwrych Goblet: Jill Price 91-18=73. Helen Pearson 101-32=69; Sian Hink- SundayStag (at Bridgnorth GC): Steve 42pts; Duncan Edmunds &Edward Gwyneth Prys JonesCup: Heather Led- ins 98-24=74. Clarke 36pts. Birkett (Vicars Cross) 41pts. sham 96-27=69; Alison Evans 97-27=70; GillFerguson Mixed Greensomes Tro- EWGAMedal: Rosie Gayle94-25=69. Jill Price 87-17=70. phy: Mel Jones &FranJamieson 40pts. HELSBY GC Ladies’ Stableford(9holes): Mary Lady Captain’s CharityDay Stableford FAIRFIELDGC Jubilee Plate: JConnolly 40pts; PFord Williams 15pts; Mair Ll Jones 15pts. –Men: MerfynWilliams 39pts; David Club Prize–Division 1: Dennis Torr 38pts. GUW Medal–Division 1: Glenys Jones Barrow38pts; Pete Davies 36pts. 39pts; Philip Murray38pts; Josef Coronation Foursomes: VPritchard& 86-10=76. Ladies: Yvonne Beaumont 35pts; Jane Pownell38pts. KWilkinson 38pts; JEve &P Division 2: LeaAnne Bramwell 96- Richards 34pts; Lynette Beedles 32pts. Pictured (L-R) at Chester following the Sheila Division 2: Paul Roylance 39pts; Kane Ainsworth 35pts. 27=69. Ladies &Seniors 4BBB Stableford: HuckerbyRose Bowl areHeatherHill (lady Tonge39pts; Peter Gilchrist 38pts. EWGAMedal –Division 1: VFletcher vice-captain), winners Paul Chapple and Gail GUW Medal &Welsh Dragon Brooch Gail Richards, Helen Pearson,TomLee Powell,and Jim Draper (men’s captain). Juniors’ Norma&Pete WrigleyPrize: 95-21=74. –Division 1: NormaMoore93-19=74; &David Williams 86pts; Dot Hills, Josef Pownell37pts; John Brown37pts; Division 2: SButler 103-25=78. PatRuncie 84-10=74. Anne Hill, Gordon Parks&DaveRow- MatthewShaw 37pts. Division 3: CClothier 110-35=75. Division 2: Heather Ledsham 92- son 81pts. CLAYSGC TimWalker Club Prize–Division 1: 26=66; Ann Williams 92-22=70. Seniors’ Stableford: BillKelleher 35pts; John Bancroft39pts; JonnyWright HENLLE PARK GC Ladies’ Stableford: Judi Jones 23pts; ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE GC NigelDavies 34pts; NigelMoore34pts. 39pts; David Wray 38pts. Stableford(9holes): Pete Grimley Jean MTaylor 17pts. Stableford–Division 1: Ashvin 37pts; Ladies’ MonthlyMedal:TracyMeynell Division 2: Stephen Thomas 40pts; Ge- 19pts; DaveHughes 19pts; RaeJones Seniors’ Stableford–Division 1: Eric ChrisSherlock35pts; MarkButter- -Smith 85-17=68; ShirleyRoberts 103- offrey Minshull39pts; Christopher 19pts. Jones30pts; KenJones 25pts; Jack Berry worth34pts. 31=72; Diane Dare96-21=75. Ryan 38pts. Men’s Invitation Day: Ian Roberts & 23pts. Division 2: AeronLongden 44pts; Mel Club MonthlyMedal –Division 1: Jubilee Cup: Kane Tonge63+66=129; Nick Bagnell42pts; Neil Edwards &P Division 2: TomRiley29pts; Lauri Colgan 36pts; Ian Sherlock35pts. RobertEdge76-10=66; Michael Evans DaveHolden67+67=134; SteveWalton Jones 42pts; Cass Bothwell&SBurton Willis 28pts; John Newcombe 28pts. Division 3: Simon Heeley40pts; Steve 69-1=68; Phil Jones 75-6=69. 67+71=138. 41pts. Suddaby38pts; Peter Haq36pts. Division 2: Rhian Barton 76-13=63; Bill Best Gross: Paul McKee 75+77=152. Seniors Cup –Division 1: Peter ALDERSEY GREEN GC Kelleher 82-12=70; Reg Peacock86- Hurst SmithTrophy –Division 1: Jonny Hodgkinson 80-19=61; Alistair Wright Seniors’ Match: AlderseyGreen 8½ ASTBURY GC 16=70. Wright 71-5=66; DennisTorr 78-10=68; 78-11=67; Rob Vickers 82-14=68. Clays1½. AstburyStableford: Phil Ratcliffe Division 3: DaveFJones 86-21=65; John Bancroft74-5=69. Division 2: Bob Rotherham 84-22=62; Pond Cup: MDean &SWard 60; G 40pts; StevePugh 40pts; Jerry Hayes BradleyEdge89-19=70; DilwynJones Division2:Michael Hague 84-15=69; Peter Barker 94-28=66; Andrew Dick- Ashworth &CJolliffe61. 39pts. 88-18=70. DaveBramall87-17=70; David Raven- inson 92-23=69. CyrilKiberdTrophy:CRichards 40pts; Juniors’ Stableford: Jack Machin; Harry Junior MonthlyMedal: TomGledhill scroft87-17=70. Stableford(9holes): Malcolm Smith LO’Sullivan 40pts; SJones 39pts. Machin. 83-20=63; Jack McKie 92-28=64; Daniel Stableford–Division 1: Philip Murray 21pts; Tony Meehan 21pts; Cass Both- Seniors 65 +Past Chairmans:RCordon Rumsey97-28=69. 39pts; Danroy Heathcote 38pts; David well 21pts. 37pts; WKing 35pts; JPryal 34pts. BARON HILLGC Ladies’ Stableford: Pauline Peacock Leonard38pts. Men’s Medal –Division 1: Alan Brown Ladies’ AnniversaryCup: MBaines Ladies’ NSPCC&GUW Medal: Vi 34pts; LesleyHolland 33pts; Diane Division 2: Brian Houghton 36pts; 75-11=64; MatthewEvans 80-13=67; 34pts; BDavies 31pts. Edwards 108-33=75; JoyceSalisbury Dare31pts. Barry Drogan 36pts; AQuayle36pts. Tony Meehan 75-8=67. MonthlyMedal –Division 1: JSmith 94-18=76; Lynda Thomas 113-36=77. DGUMatch: Clays3½-Rhos on Sea Division 2: Andrew Patterson 85- 75; MPitt 75; GMassey75. Seniors’ Cup: Trevor Jones 81-9=72; 4½. HAWARDEN GC 18=67; Kevin Lloyd84-15=69; JSut- Division 2: RTelford74; PHastings 77; Dennis Vaughan 92-16=76; David CCVWelshTeam Stableford–Division cliffe87-18=69. WEvans 79. Wynne Jones 100-21=79. DARLAND GC 1: Ian Bellis 41pts; JayPearson 39pts; Division 3: GaryPeate 92-23=69; Ian President’s Day–Men: CVan Schaick; Dutchy Trophy:Graham Allen 40pts; Andrew Roberts 39pts. Roberts 102-28=74; Neil Durban 99- SMorris; RStewart. BEACONPARKGC Tony Holland 37pts; AlexBodman Division 2: Keith Phillips 40pts; David 24=75. Seniors: JBarclay;HMellor WI Jones. Senior Pair’s Open: Brian Stokes &Jim 35pts. Owen 39pts; Colin Tuft 38pts. Ladies’ Stableford: Sara Meehan 34pts; Ladies:JStewart; MCrossley;DLister. Hitchens (Houghwood) 44pts; Tom MayStableford: BillMatthews 39pts; Division 3: DEmlyn Hughes 41pts; Doreen Nicol 29pts; Sylvia Pritchard Chairman’s Cup: M. Gallimore69; W Malarkey&TimTurner (Beacon Park); Graham Allen 38pts; Tony Holland AndreRoberts 41pts; Michael Jeffery 29pts. King 70; DBoyd73. Rod McDonald (Ormskirk) &Tony 34pts. 39pts. Clark(HaydockPark). Ping Mixed Foursomes: Tim&Sheila HILLVALLEYGC ALSAGERG&CC DENBIGH GC Hinks Edwards 64; Brian &Linda Ladies’ Stableford–Division1:Sarasa Chatsfield Trophy:Karen Mason; Viv BULL BAYGC Juniors’IGwynRobertsTrophy: John Jones 71; Alan &Lorna Stubbs 71.5. Tamura 37pts; Gwen Thomas 34pts; Ibbotson; MaryHobson. Eileen WoolleyCup: NickySmith Roberts 79-10=69; Jack Roberts 85-15- Bank HolidayScramble:Geoff Green, Brenda Siertsema 31pts. Ladies’ Medal (3) –SilverDivision: 75+76=151; Marianne Jones 77+74=151; 70;TomRoberts 82-9=73. JimGresty, NigelCrossley&Alan Division 2: Sheila Lockett 37pts; Maura Leslie McGovern. Jeanette Garner 77+80=157. Men’s Bank HolidayStableford: John Jones 55; Bob Grey,AlexRoberts, Paul Murphy33pts; Irene Stiles 30pts. BronzeDivision: MargretTurton. Lowest Gross: Jane O’Hare88+89=177. MWilliams 43pts; NigelMorris39pts; Dolman &Steve Neale 55.5. League Match: HillValley4Patshull Ladies’ Medal (4) –SilverDivision: Iris BullBay Ladies’ Open Week –Chal- John Brooks 38pts. Men’s Bogey –Division 1: Michael Park 2. Salt lengeBowl: Marianne Jones69+74=143; Mixed Bank HolidayStableford: Steve Woodworth +5; Steven Tarr +1; Ben Menwal Designs Cup/Ping 4BBB Sta- BronzeDivision: June Hulme. Margaret Stretton78+77=155; Marian &Val Jinks 45pts; Peter HJones & Chamberlain +1. bleford: Gwen Thomas &Jan Wruszek DavenportSalver: JayneKerrigan. Ashcroft80+76=156. Lynne Monro44pts; Alan Brooke & Division 2: Keith Rosedale +3; FLeslie 32pts; HelenDinsdale &MauraMur- Jessie AndrewsCup: Marian Ashcroft Stephanie Chalk 43pts. Roberts +1; StuartLammond +1. phy30pts; Brenda Siertsema&Sheila ARSCOTTGC 37pts; Jane O’Hare35pts; Marianne Ladies’ GUW Medal (1) &William Divison 3: Thomas Davison +5; Roy Lockett 29pts. Midweek Stableford: STravi 38pts; J Jones 34pts. Hughes Cup: Nest Houghton 97- Hursey+3; TerryWhinterton +3. Lyttle 35pts. MayStableford: JennyMarkanday 29=68; Jean Goodrick84-15=69; Maria Stableford–Division 1: Tyler Hand MELLOR &TOWNSCLIFFE GC MonthlyMedal –Division 1: LWeston 38pts; DyfnwenDavies 37pts; Janet Morgan 85-14=71. 40pts; David Bevan 39pts;StevenTarr Jack Clarke Tankard: Andy Cusick80- 81-8=73; JBunting 82-8=74. Jones 35pts. Seniors’ Stableford: Peter Harding 37pts. 15=65. Division 2: NThomas 80-13=67; M 36pts; Tony Fletcher 34pts; Gwilym Division 2: StuartLammond 37pts; Driver 88-16=72. CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH GC Williams 34pts. Graham Cheers 37pts; Steven Roscoe MILE ENDGC Division 3: JAston 89-21=68; DWeb- Ladies’Ping 4BBB Stableford: Brenda Men’s Midweek Medal: MarcShaw 84- 36pts. Wednesday9Hole Social: Jake More- ster 90-19=71. Hope &IrisTolputt 37pts; Veronica 19=65; Alan Brooke 81-13=68; Steven Division 3: ChrisGill37pts; Graham ton 23pts; DaveSmith 21pts; Dave Bank HolidayMedal: TFarquharson Woolley&Wendy Lomas 35pts. Baggaley87-19=68. Ratcliffe35pts; Harold Drennan 35pts. Thomas 21pts. Send your resultsto: [email protected] 35 GolfersLocal June2013 Club Results

SundaySocial: GaryTurner,Stuart OSWESTRY GC Ladies’ MayStableford: Catriona ROMILEYGC Diane Yeoman 108-34=74. Rogers &Helen Cawley48pts; Richard Ladies’ TedsmoreBowlBogey:Judy Cheetham 36pts; SachaCauwels- VictoryCup: John Parke38pts; Graeme Men’s Stableford–Division 1: James Osborne,Peter Bailey&Janice Turner Mitchell+3; Lucy Jones +2; Gemma Wigan35pts. Nuttall34pts; MarkWorsley34pts. Devenney43pts; Peter Ferguson 41pts; 43pts. Thornell+1. Golf Foundation Pin: Helen Wrench Aggregate Stableford: Colin Davies& James Powis 40pts. Junior Stableford: Jake Moreton 23pts. TedsmoreBowl: Gareth Huxley68- 71; Nova Cauwels-Wigan 72. Nick Bailey64; Bob Law &Mark Division 2: John Whitham 43pts; Tony RadfordCup: DaveThomas &Rose- 4=64; Oliver Wheeler 79-14=65;TGlyn Competition Winners: KarenRoberts Richardson 62; David Ogden &Steve Startup43pts; James Dewhurst 40pts. maryPlomer 64.2; Brian Dando & Hughes 74-9=65. 74; ChrisClarey 74. Brown59. Ladies’ Stableford: Anne Galletly Amanda Ord67.6. Am-Am: Pauline Davies, Margaret Seniors’ MayStablefordQualifier: AllWinners Trophy:MarkWorsley 33pts. Walker Tray:Ernan MacCabe 85- Dunbar,Margaret Lynch&Judith Derek Cochrane 39pts; Stephen 71+70 =141; Phil Roberts 70+71=141. Grandmothers’ Rose Bowl: Jennifer 17=68; RicahrdOsborne 86-17=69. Thornell73pts. Roberts 37pts. Dickinson 98-24=74; ChrisBeschizza Mixed: NGraham, IBoys, JGraham & Jubilee Trophy:Carole Legge, Morris RUTHIN PWLLGLASGC 101-26=75; MaryThornton 94-19=75. MOLDGC SBoys78pts;MSmith, DPeake,JJack- Legge&Judy Yankey79pts; Joyce GUW Medal –ChurchillCup Quali- Ladies’Stableford: SueSheldon 35pts; FlintshireHandicapLeague (Round 1): son &BFletcher 75pts. Buckle,MarkDeakin &Phil White- fier:Sue Roberts85-18=67; Catherine Marj Poole 34pts. Mold 4½ Padeswood &Buckley1½. Men: DDolman, MRichards, NNoo head79pts; PatBowering,Brian Byrne Parton 82-12=70; LauraKing 74-2=72. Ladies’ Stableford(12 holes): ValJohn- Ladies’ MayMedal: Susan Tyson 66. Withington &DLees 89pts; GDick- &Paul Dixon 79pts. Past Captain’s Trophy:Mair Davies 86- son 17pts. MayGUW Medal –SilverDivision: ins, WWersun, SThomason &C InauguralTrophy–Men:Alan Sowerby 13=73. Celia O’Sullivan 70. Greenwood 83. 68; Elliot Crabtree69. GUW Medal:Wendy Curran90-20=70; VALE ROYALABBEYGC BronzeDivision: PatFisher 64. Ladies: Nova Cauwels-Wigan 73; LauraMelling85-11=74; Joan Beesley MayMonthlyMedal: Michael Beech PADESWOOD&BUCKLEYGC Catriona Cheetham 73. 91-17=74. 80-12=68. MOSSOCK HALLGC MonthlyMedal –Division 1: Ian Ven- Mixed Charity4BBB Stableford: Steve Lady Captain’s Day: LauraKing 37pts; Division 1: MarkCookson 77-9=68; CountyJunior Match: Lancashire2½ ables 82-12=70; Ian Hayes76-5=71; Houlston &Angelo Peccolo 40pts; Sylvia Proudfoot 35pts. GeorgeMcCoy75-5=70. Cheshire4½. Ronald Wells78-7=71. Graeme Dodd &Cliff Morgan 39pts; Division 2: AntonyParker 81-12=69; Division 2: RichardTinsley84-17=67; Graham Walsh &James Walsh 39pts. SALEGC MarkAndrews86-13=73. MOTTRAMHALLGC Kevin Blackwell 83-16=67; David J Ladies’ MayStableford–Macmillan Division 3: BernardScragg96-25=71; Medal: MRoutley64; JMcAuley68; R Thompson 82-14=68. PRYORS HAYESGC Silver Spoon:Judith Stanistreet 38pts; Kenneth Rigby96-25-71. O’Keefe69. Division 3: Alan Griffiths 88-20=68; Midweek Hogan Trophy:Michael Jane Ashcroft35pts; Sophia Casey Ladies’ Medal (5): SonyaBradbury96- Invitation DayStableford:David Owen Ron Larty 93-23=70; StuartFogerty 92- Hayes65; BillGregory65; Mike Robin- 34pts. 25=73; Judith Hewitt 103-28=75. &Sam Lynch43pts; John Doyle&M 21=71. son 66. Ladies’ Silver DivisionTrophy: Sonya Haynes 41pts; KarenButler &JMc- Mixed FoursomesCup:Richard Wells Stableford –Division 1: DaveHughes STAMFORDGC Bradbury87-15=72; Alison Brandon Gregor 39pts. &GillWeaver 90-18=72; Kevin Grand- 35pts; Jack Craven 35pts. Seniors’ President’s Trophy:Ian Hor- 88-12=76. SundayStableford:DaveScholes41pts; field &Jane LJones 89-15.5=73.5; Division 2: KevinRafferty 33pts; Kevin rocks. Ladies’ Intermediate Cup: Hazel Platt LeeCropper 34pts;Barnie Davis 33pts. Adam Smith &Michelle Weigh 89- Wilkinson 33pts. Medal –Division 1: Callum Ralphs 71- 108-25=83; Judith Hewitt 112-28=84. 10.5=78.5. Division 3: Colin Meadows 43pts; Ben 8=63. Seniors’ MayMedal: John Fielding 79- NORTHENDENGC Tankard40pts. Division 2: DaveBrownhill80-14=66. 10=69; Ronald Brown89-15=74. CountyMatch: Cheshire10½ Durham PLASSEYGC Seniors’ Stableford–Division 1: Denis Division 3: Colin Burke 89-19=70. Ladies’ Stableford(4): Jean Hall36pts; 7½. Junior Captain’s Day: Sean Harold 75- Wallett 37pts. CharityOpen: Harry Davies &Ian Judith Hewitt 35pts. 9=66; Luke Johnson 83-16=65; Joel Division 2: Ian McArthur 37pts. Cole (Hazel Grove) 46pts; Pete Wilkin- MaySundayMedal: JosephClarkson NORTHOP GC Harold 78-6=72. Division 3: VicThornton 33pts. son &Jamie Chadwick(Stamford) 87-19=68; Michael Igoe 87-19=68. NorthWales Inter-Club Scratch Ladies: Cath Cawsey94-26=68; Jean Ladies’ ThursdayMedal –Division 1: 45pts. Ladies’ Coronation Foursomes: Mar- League: Northop 2½ Rhos on Sea3½. Thompson 110-33=77; Sharon Harold Emma Stokes 73; SueWorrall 75. garetBradley &Jean Hall36pts; Judith 115-33=82. Ladies’SaturdayStableford–Division THE OAKS GC Hewitt &Joan Threlkeld 36pts. OLDPADESWOODGC Men’s:Josh Fell-Groom 71-7=64; Dave 1: Abby Baker 33pts. Dennon Spring Bowl: LeeAllanson Ladies’ Medal (6): SueGoddard86- Mr &Mrs: Beth &RickMarker 90- Wickens 84-20=64; Peter Johnson 76- Division 2: Pauline Simmons 36pts. 42pts; LeeCardis 38pts; Christian 11=75; Jane Wood 107-32=75. 20.4=69.6; Joyce&Ken Speed 94- 12=64. Division 3: SueDunne 38pts. Cooke 38pts. Gilmour Trophy Qualifier (2) –Divi- 21=73; Frances &Rod Halewood Seniors’ Match: Plassey3The Shrop- Captain’s CharityShield:MelvynGod- sion 1: William Igoe 78-11=69; Mike 92-18.2=73.8. shire1. RHOS ON SEA GC dard46pts; SteveBonniface 41pts;Peter Gallimore78-10=68. Douglas Bader Cup: Val&Les Taylor Canadian Foursomes: RolyHughes & Stockdale 40pts. Division 2: Ian Acton 78-17=61; John 39pts; Alan Danson &Chris Warbur- PORTALPREMIER GC Brian Hughes 42pts; Ian Carter &A McGrady85-15=70. ton 39pts; Joyce&Ken Speed 38pts. Juniors’Brittanic Shield: Daniel Swales Owen 40pts; John Leigh &Eddy Scott THE SHROPSHIREGC Division 3: MatthewCapper 93-24=69; Courtland Trophy:Jane Roberts 96- 42pts; Adam Swales 34pts. 39pts. Daily Mail Foursomes (2nd Round): John Ford 90-19=71. 20=76; Elaine Darlington 91-14=77; Men’s MayStablefordRoll-Up: David Stableford: GaryThomas 39pts; Eddy The Shropshire4HillValley5. BarbaraRoberts 98-21=77. Duncan 41pts; Cliff Morgan 36pts. Scott 36pts; Peter Roberts 33pts. VICARSCROSS GC Seniors’ Match: OldPadeswood 5½ MayMonthlyMedal –Division 1: Scott Gordon Downs Trophy (at Hawkstone UPTON-BY-CHESTERGC Medal and ScratchPrize –Division 1: Clays2½. Campbell68. Park GC): Jamie Bunce 36pts; Gary EWGAMedal: Helen Beddows 89- APowis 77-11=66; AFerguson 71-4=67; D&FlintshireGirls –Gross: Danielle Division 2: John Fraser 70. Roberts 35pts; DarrelJones 35pts. 18=71. JArmour 79-11=68. Jones (Padeswood &Buckley) 80; Lucy Division 3: MarkDeakin 65. 4BBB Stableford: Paul Jones &Darrel EWGAMedal: June Croft84-16=68. Division 2: ISmart81-15=66; SLedger Jones (Wrexham) 82; Rhian Barton Medal Winners: Gross: Conrad Blenk- Jones 38pts; Tony Brushett &Haydn PrizeCompetition –Division 1: June 84-16=68; LCoughlin 84-15=69. (Wrexham) 84. insop 75. Parsonage33pts; Andy Puddle &John Croft84-16=68; Dolly Dolman 83- Division 3: MHarris83-20=63; BDun- Nett: Amy-Jane Bramwell (Abergele) Nett: Conrad Blendinsop 72. Williams 33pts. 15=68. ning 92-23=69; PFoster 95-25=70. 101-33=68;LucyJones (Wrexham) 82- MayMidweek Medal –Division 1: J CentenaryTrophy: RaeSinclair 82- Division 2: SandraButtery92-21=71; BarbaraJennings 4BBB: RachelTurner 14=68; Amanda Hughes (Vale of Llan- Rooney69. 21=63; SteveMorris87-20=67; Alan Jan Peace93-19=74. &Pauline Close 41pts; Joan Royle& gollen) 84-12=72. Division 2: PSobic 71. Silfleet 76-8=68. Division 3: Jackie Morley105-31=74; LauraMarkham 37pts.

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•FRIDAY, 19THJULY, 2013 •ENTRYFEE £50PER PAIR TO BOOK OR FOR FURTHER •HENLLE PARK GC, GOBOWEN, SHROPSHIRE •INCLUDES COFFEEONARRIVAL DETAILS, CALL 01978449917 •BETTERBALL PAIR’S STABLEFORD •TWO-COURSE MEAL OR E-MAIL: •GREAT PRIZESUP-FOR-GRABS •PRIZE PRESENTATION [email protected] GolfersLocal June2013 36 ForTravelFeaturesemail: [email protected] Travel Feature SPEND SOME TIME IN THE GARDENSTHIS SUMMER Arcos Gardens offersatouchofluxuryand afine golfcourse in abeautiful area of southern Spain between the mountains and the sea.TREVOR PEAKE reports. Arcos Gardens boasts fabulous practice facilities.

BERNARD Gallacher knows abit about last month and was fullofpraise forthe Golf in Madeiraasdirector of golf,then playedfromanelevated tee whichaffords Golf Unionsquads. qualitygolf and qualitycourses and it’s an course,designed and constructed by on to Arcos in 2005, when the course was wonderful views of the surrounding Forthe golfer who likes to practice indicationofwhat Arcos Gardens has to American companyLandmarkand stillunder construction. countryside with alake lurking to catch Arcos is just perfect. offer that the eight-time Ryder Cup opened in 2006. Surrounded by 100-year-old olivetrees the errant approach shot frontleftofthe Thereisnot amat or net in sight, with playerand three-time European team Director of golf at Arcos Gardens Golf and in rolling hills three kilometres from green. the hugedriving rangehaving largegrass captain in 1991-93 and 95 has chosen to and Countryclub is AshleyNorthridge, the lovely town of Arcos de la Fronterain The practice area at Arcos Gardens tee hitting areas at both ends. Thereare havehis holidayhomeatthe Andalucian who was an assistant to Gallagher at Cadiz, the par 72 coursehas 107 bunkers, Golf Club is on agrand scale.Developed 10 target greens and atarget fairway resortinsouthernSpain. Wentworthinthe early nineties, then streams and smallponds and alake, in associationwith SimonHolmes and whichgiveyou plentyofaiming options The 64-year-old Scot was actually in headteaching professional therefor whichcomeinto playonseveral holes. the Swedish Golf Federationfor golfers designed in suchaway to help youto residence when Imadeavisit to Arcos nearly fiveyears until moving to Palheiro The signaturehole is the par five16th, of alllevels, it has also attracted English work on distance control Also on the rangeyou willfind ashort iron target area, with fivetarget greens designed to test allyour wedgeshots. And thereisevenafairwaybunker. Andshould youfancyalesson, profes- sional Andrew Lairdisafully qualified PGA teaching pro. The course itself has fivetees on every hole, from gold forthe pros, and Arcos has been aEuropean Tour qualifying school venue in the past, to the redfront tees. Iplayedoffthe members’yellowtees with my old pal Mike Olleywho with his wifeJacqui fell in love with the area on a ‘holidayhomescouting mission’ and was oneofthe first to buy atownhouse over- looking the ninth fairway, 50 yards from the communal pool and less than 200 yards from the clubhouse. The members tees areusually 50 or 60 yards in frontofthe pro’stees withthe furthest the fifth and seventh, both 81 yards back,and the shortest the 18th 38 yards back The first is aslightlyuphilldog-leg right of 334 yards and agood tee shot

The stunning clubhouse at Arcos Gardens. Trevor Peake,left, with Mike Olley. ForTravelFeaturesemail: [email protected] 37 GolfersLocal June2013 Travel Feature

The Arcos Gardens course is surrounded by fantastic ruralviews. gives youaneasy approach to the first of two, with no less than 10 bunkers to con- tee with the impressivepar fivestretching 18 large, undulating and very tricky tend with and this slight dog-leg left, be- panoramically beforeyou, then the short greens, afeatureofthe Arcos course. fore the par fiveninth finishes in frontof 17th at 179 yards needs awellstruck Usefulinformation The second is ashortpar three,before the impressiveclubhouse,crossing the mid-iron. the 359-yardthirdhas the green at a stream three times with water right and Accuracyisneeded with the second THE accommodation at Arcos is a golf AshleyNorthridgeat: golf@ar- slight angle in the top lefthand corner back of the green. shot at the 444-yard18th to avoid the mixtureofluxurytownhouses and vil- cosgardens.com or visit the website and the fourth is the first par five, allup- The back nine starts with astraight lake,whichstretches from 150 yards out las and arefurbished Cortijo farm- www.arcosgardens.com hilland atruethree-shotter. forwardpar four with atwo-tier green, on the leftround the back of the green, house hotel. Trevor flewwith Monarch Airlines The fifth is 466 yards from the back followedbyapar fivedog-leftleftwhich althoughabunkerencircling thebackbe- Situated within the clubhouse there from Manchester to Gibraltar,about tees with largefairwaybunkers right and needs twomeatyblows to reachthe tween the waterand the putting surface is arestaurant and bar,awell stocked one and ahalf hour’s drivetoArcos, leftand fivemoresurrounding the green, green. is amorelikelyresting place forthe over- shop and ahealth spa. with hirecars available either on The whilethe shortsixth green is protectedby The 12th has ahugebunkeroverthe struckapproach shot. Golf breaks for2013 include the Rockor, as he did, by taking the short apondfront left, with abunkeralongside back of the greenfor the over enthusiastic When not on the golf course thereis following packages-Prices per person: walk across the border into mainland it and three further bunkers on the right. approach,while the 13th, uphillall the easy access to Cadiz and Seville,the stun- three nights B&B and three rounds of Spain. The par four seventh,at292 yards from way, is the hardest hole on the course, ning beaches of the Costa de la Luznear golf MaytoOctober from £235; seven Contact flights - the yellow tees, is reachable forthe long wherereaching the green in twoisatest Gibraltar,and it’s only acouple of hours nights B&B and fiverounds of golf www.monarch.co.uk both Ryanair hitters, but trouble down the right in the forall but the biggest hitters. drivetoPortugal. MaytoOctober from £479. Prices are www.ryanair.com and EasyJet form of arockstrewnstream, usually dry, The 14thdog-legssharplytothe leftat Arcos de la Fronteraisalso the startof based upon four people sharing atwo- www.easyjet.com fly from Liverpool and athickgrove of olivetrees is waiting the end with acluster of bunkers at the the famous “Pueblos Blancos” (White bedroom apartment. to Malaga, whichisathree to four to snaffle up the errant tee shot. corner,beforethe short15th is played Villages) route in the spectacular moun- Clubs, trolleys and buggies areall hour drivefromArcos. The eighth at just under 400 yards is from an elevated tee. tains in and around the national parkof available forhire. Car hire-www.europcar.com or the hardest hole on the frontnine,stroke The 16th plunges back down from the the SierradeGrazalema. Forfurther details, emaildirector of www.economycarhire.com. GolfersLocal June2013 38 To listyour club on thispage e-mail: [email protected] Club Directory

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01248 811717 01248 811717 www.henllysgolfclub.co.uk HeswallGCHeswall, Wirral £100 fourballspecial on selected tee times 0151 342 7431 0151 342 1237 www.heswallgolfclub.com Hooton GC EllesmerePort£11.50 (£8.80 Concession) £12.50 (£10 Concession) 0151 339 7689 0151 339 7689 www.brioleisure.org Huyton &Prescot GC Huyton, Merseyside £30 (callfor promo rates) £35 (callfor promo rates) 0151 489 2022 0151 489 3948 www.huytonandprescotgolf.co.uk Knights GrangeGCWinsford£11.50 (£8.80 Concession) £12.50 (£10 Concession) 01606 552780 01606 552780 www.brioleisure.org Leasowe GC Wirral £32.50 £37.50 0151 678 5460 0151 677 5852 www.leasowegolfclub.co.uk Leigh GC Culcheth, Warrington £15 (£20 summer) £20 (£25 summer) 01925 762013 01925 762943 www.leighgolf.co.uk Leyland GC Jct 28 M6, A49 WiganRd£28 £35 01772 423425 01772 423425 www.leylandgolfclub.co.uk Liverpool NorthGCIngoe Lane,Liverpool £11 £12.60 0151 546 5435 0151 546 5435 www.liverpool.gov.uk/golf Lytham Green DriveGCLytham St Annes £35 £35 01253 737390 01253 737390 www.lythamgreendrive.co.uk Mold GC Pantymwyn, Flintshire£22.50 £27.50-£32.50 01352 740318 01352 741513 www.moldgolfclub.co.uk Oswestry GC 2miles SE of Oswestry £27 £31 01691 610448 01691 610535 www.oswestrygolfclub.co.uk Pennant Park GC Whitford,Holywell£23 (2 for£35) £28 (2 for£45) 01745 563000 01745 563000 www.pennant-park.co.uk Pike Fold GC Unsworth, Bury£20 £20 0161 766 3561 0161 766 3561 www.pikefold.co.uk Prestatyn GC Prestatyn,North Wales £25 (£15 winter) £30 (£20 winter) 01745 854320 01745 854320 www.prestatyngolfclub.co.uk Reddish Vale GC Stockport£20 (£15 winter) £35 (£25 winter) 0161 480 3824 0161 480 2359 www.rvgc.co.uk Rhos on SeaGCPenrhynBay,Llandudno £21.50 (£10.50 after 3pm) £27.50 (£10.50 after 3pm) 01492 548115 01492 549641 www.rhosgolf.co.uk Rhuddlan GC Rhuddlan £30 (£20 winter) £35 (callfor promo rates) 01745 590898 01745 590217 www.rhuddlangolfclub.co.uk RuncornGCRuncorn, Cheshire£30 (callfor promo rates) £36 (callfor promo rates) 01928 564791 01928 574214 www.runcorngolfclub.co.uk Shaw HillHotel, G&CCNrChorley£50 £60 01257 279222 01257 269221 www.shaw-hill.co.uk ShrewsburyGCCondover, Nr Shrewsbury£32 £38 01743 874581 01743 872977 www.shrewsburygolfclub.co.uk StockportGCNrStockport£45 (callfor promo rates) £50 (callfor promo rates) 0161 427 2421 0161427 8369 www.stockportgolf.co.uk Swinton Park GC Swinton, Nr Manchester £20 (£15 winter) N/A 0161 793 8077 0161 794 0861 www.swintonparkgolfclub.co.uk The Oaks, Mollington Mollington, Chester £20 £25 01244 852805 01244 852805 www.theoaksmollington.co.uk Upton-By-Chester GC Upton, Chester £30 (£20 winter) £30 (£20 winter) 01244 381333 01244 381183 www.uptongolf.co.uk Vale of Llangollen GC Llangollen, Denbighshire£26/£34/£39 £30/£38/£43 01978 860906 01978 860906 www.vlgc.co.uk Vicars Cross GC Chester £30 (£20 winter) £30 (£25 winter) 01244 335174 01244 335174 www.vicarscrossgolf.co.uk WalmersleyGCBury£20 (£15 winter) £20 (£15 winter) 0161 763 9050 0161 764 7770 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BODYMOVEMENT IS Talking pointswith... GRAHAM NOTTHE‘SWAY’TOGO CARTER GolfWorks teaching proDanielHaughian, based at the Adlington Golf Centre,in OurCheshire-based columnist and single figure Macclesfield,with atip on howtoprevent your bodyswaying on the backswing. handicap golferthis month talks birdies! AN RSPB-led surveylast year asked the centre of the fairway, pondering us, the general public, to count the which club to takefor my second shot. 1 3 different species and varieties of birds Iwas 165 yards out, facing aslightly that visited our gardens during set downhillshot with atail breeze.AsI times on aparticular day. Icounted concentrated, acuckoo ‘piped up’from 23. anearby copse.Icounted its unmis- Forasmallgarden in aleafy back- takeable call eight times, and turned waterofrural Cheshire, this is not a to my playing partner and smiled.“It’s badtally.OK, Idid include askein of telling me whichclub to take!” Isaid. geese,honking its waytothe safetyof Convinced it was morethan an alake forthe night, aheron that flew omen, and that it was actually the over the house,apair of soaring buz- right club,Ipulled from the bag my zards, acurlew, recognisable by its trustyeight iron, set up forthe shot, distinctivecall, anynumber of crows, and then struck the ballsosweetly rooksand pigeons that happened to that it flewhigh, long and true,picked pass close by,and the almost-tame up the jet stream as it went, carried the pheasant who comes in to the garden green and landed deepinthe cabbage! forthe occasional nosy around. Icame off with adouble bogey! Since then, we’vehad numerous Now, back in the daywhen Ispent winter visitors, including aflockof moretime on the practice ground fieldfares and redwings that stripped than in the bar,Iwould havetoyed our hedgeofberries in about twomin- with achoice of dropping my hands utes flat! (If she wasn’t so fussy about down the shaftalittle, (thereby reduc- 2 venturing out in cold weather,Jas- ing the swing arc) and playing exactly mine the ASBO catcould have the same shot, or hitting athree quar- cleaned up! Instead, she watched, ter seveniron. Either way, the ball with ahalf-open eye, from the warmth would havehit the green, (er,obvi- of the windowsill.) ously) and leftmewith abirdie putt! Throughout the spring and early Keeping in mind the notion of summer,weare inundated on adaily whichshottoplay, Iheardthe increas- basis with blackbirds, sparrows, inglycurmudgeonlyPeter Alliss the (house and hedge), finches, (green-, other day, as he pulled no punches in gold- and bull-), tits (a fluttering flock his commentaryatacertain event. of long-tailed, great, blue and coal), Afew years agohewould haveof- thrushes, (song), starlings and wrens. feredthe vieweratechnical explana- We haveavisiting goldcrest, the tion of why aparticular shot went smallest birdinthese islands, who awry,but, on this occasion, he said stays forafew seconds, and then is something like: “Dear oh dear! That gone in aflash. Swallows and martins was adreadful shot. It was verypoorly dartendlesslybetween open field and played.”Somehow, Ifind this refresh- mudnest. ing. Some of the larger birds have These days,Ican’timagine him nested in our hedges and bushes, fed stuffing ahandkerchief into his mouth their young on the lawn and, follow- to avoid bursting into astream of in- ASWING fault that Ioften see when a at the top of the backswing. that has happened in PIC1. ing afew days rest over the bank holi- vectivewhen abig name makes acom- newclient comes in foralessonisthat The sensationthat Iwould recommend This willthen giveyou amore‘cen- day, willprobablybethinking about plete mess of it. And why should he? theyswayoffthe ballinthe backswing youneed is to feel alittle moreleftsided tered’lookatthe top of the backswing starting asecond brood! In most cases, arunning commentary (PIC 1). in your setup (PIC 2). whichmakes getting into apowerful im- One birdthat has beenconspicuous is totally unnecessary, and could be re- This makes it difficult to getbackinto In the backswing,focus your efforts on pact positionalot easier (PIC 3). by its absence over the last fewyears is duced to just one or twowords like: agood impact positionasconsistentlyas turning the leftshoulder down rather Trythis next time youare at the range, the cuckoo.Thelast time Iheardone “That’s rubbish.”“Terrible shot.”Or, youwould by staying moreoverthe ball than to the right, whichisthe mistake I’msureitwillhelp your game. was about three years agoasIstood in my least favourite: “Cuckoo.”

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STYAL’SCharlotte Leathem beat her ownladies course recordwhen she fired afive-under-par 66 in aclub competition last month. DOUBLE EAGLE FOR The plus twohandicapper,who will be 18 this month, was six under forthe last six holes and beat her previous best by two.

Schoolboyhitsace ROCHDALE SENIOR DENBIGH juniorJohnRoberts hit a hole-in-one during the IGwyn A SENIOR member at Rochdale Golf BY PAUL CHAPPLE “When we got close to the green I actually hit the top of the flagstick, ran Roberts Trophy last month and went Club was the talk of the club last month could see a ball at the back so I walked down the pin and dropped directly into on to win the event with anett 69. when he enjoyed a remarkable late purple he faced another wedge into the green towards that but my playing partner, the cup without bouncing. The 14-year-old, from Llandyrnog, patch during a club Stableford event. and holed his shot again for five more Dean Brackenbury, said that was his, so I “I’d had a couple of eagle twos on par aced the 148-yardpar three eighth Terry Sullivan, a former triple Euro- points! knew mine must have been in the hole.” fours over the years, but nothing as dra- hole using his wedge. The 10-handi- pean gold medalist at ten-pin bowling, Sullivan, who lives just three miles Sullivan, who joined Rochdale two and matic as those two shots.” capper has onlybeen playing golf for was having a rather unforgettable round from the Lancashire town, said: “I’d be a half years ago having previously been a Sullivan started playing golf when he 18 months. when he reached the par four 16th tee. playing really badly and was getting frus- member at Lobden, added: “The ap- was 50. He retired from his job as a The 65-year-old hit a good drive and trated. When I hit my second shot at the proach on the next hole was much sales/marketing executive at Christmas. then, with his wedge, he holed his second 16th I knew it was a good one but tougher as I had a 10ft high tree in front He added: “I don’t know what the odds shot for an eagle and four Stableford couldn’t see it finish because the hole was of me. of holing your second shot on two con- Newchampionship points. But the 10 handicapper wasn’t fin- behind a bunker and I said to my playing “Fortunately I managed to get the re- secutive par fours are but I know it’s ished there. partners that if that’s not within two feet quired elevation up over that and the ball something I’ll never achieve or witness THE Northern Counties Group has On the very next hole, another par four, then I’m going home. headed towards the green. Remarkably it again in my lifetime.” launched a new end-of-season cham- pionship. It will be staged at Yorkshire club Pannal on October 1-3 and is aimed at all amateurs and it’s also hoped to at- DINNER DATE MARKS 125TH ANNIVERSARY AT LOBDEN tract players who have represented their counties at least five times in the last two years. The North of England Open Ama- teur Championship has the backing of England Golf and is eligible for World Amateur ranking points. Additionally, it will figure in theTi- tleist Footjoy Order of Merit. Entry details can be found at www.ncgu.co.uk

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PLAYINGinarecent Seniors Open at Oswestry,Flint Golf Club’s Owen O’Neil baggedhimself an incredible 96 golf balls in the ‘Twos’ sweep as his Lobden, one of the oldest nine-hole courses on the world, is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Almost 40 past captains from all over the country marked the occasion with a dinner organised by Arnold birdie at the short17th was the only Ainsworth last month. Rochdale, who started life as a club from Lobden, is also celebrating 125 years. twoonthe day. MALKINS BANK GOLF CLUB Betchton Road, MalkinsBank, Sandbach, Cheshire CW114XN Tel: 01270 765931 www.malkinsbankgolfclub.co.uk

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