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PHILDELIGHTCaryand James Grocott took the bountyafter securing aplace in the Lakesidepairmakeabigsplash grand final of The LombardChallenge, aprestigious PGA Pro-Captain Tour- nament held annually. atDunhamForesttosecuretrip The pair from Lakeside Golf Club,in Staffordshirefiredasizzling nine- under-par 63 at Dunham Forest, in Cheshiretobeat off competitionfrom of alifetime to Lombard final morethan 50 clubs in the NorthWest and win aplace in the £25,000 final at Turkey’s Antalya Golf Club from No- only asmallclub with 450 or so members effortespecially as neither of us had vember 30 to December 1. so hopefully this canhelp to put us on the playedthe course beforesoitwas allnew But it was atight runcontest in the map and raise awareness of Lakeside,”he to the pair of us. final Lombardqualifier of the series said. “I haveplayedinthis event everyyear with the duo only edging out Hart PGA proCary, who has been at the but this is the first time we’veactually Common’s SteveParryand TerryBat- Rugeleyclub forfive years, praised his done well so I’mreally looking forwardto tersbyonacountback courtesy of anett partner,who at the tender ageofjust 27 the final in Turkey,it’sdefinitelyone of eagle from captain Grocott with a20ft was oneofthe youngest captains in the the highlights of my playing career to putt on the 14th. tournament. date.” Grocott, who worksfor cargiant “Itwas getting abit nervy towards the PGA Cup stalwartand former Clays Skoda and plays off ahandicap of 10, end of the round when we knewwewere Golf Centrepro SimonEdwards, nowat was delighted to emergevictorious and in with achance of winning but we clung Windermere, and his captain Keith Bar- fly the flag forthe club wherehehas on and playedreally well together,”said rowbirdied the last hole fora64and been amember since ajunior. Cary. thirdplace.Withington’s SteveMarr and Lakeside PGA proPhil Cary, left, “I’ve playedatthe club since Iwas 13, “James’sputt on the 14th forthe nett AlexGallagher were fourth ashotfurther and club captain James Grocott. this is agreat achievement and we’re eagle proved decisiveand it was agreat adrift. PhotobyClint Hughes, GettyImages. Knights Grange GolfCourse &Barn Afriendly andrelaxed golf club set in beautiful Cheshire countryside Book your event • Payand playatunbeatable prices Receive offany function room booking • Perfect forparties,conferences, with us! 25% • Golf membershipsavailable: Unlimited play when booked before31st December,2012 seminars and weddings Our staffprovide awarm, • Great catering at unbeatable prices at 3courses across Cheshirewith no joining To takeadvantage of thisoffer,just call or email us quoting fee, 5-DayPlaymembership from£260, friendly welcome and ‘Golfers Local’ • Fully licensed bar 7-DayPlaymembershipfrom£340 pridethemselves on doing everything theycan to Knights Grange Golf Course • Discountedrates for60+ Tel: Email: [email protected] ensureyou have thebest 01606 552780 Grange Lane, WinsfordCW7 2PT • Societies welcome –packages from£10pp daypossible. Terms and conditions apply www.brioleisure.org GolfersLocal October 2012 2 Foradvertisinge-mail: [email protected] Send your stories to: [email protected] 3 GolfersLocal October 2012 Local News GOLFERS

WELCOME to our October edition of GolfersLocal. EUROPEANTOUR STARS DROP We’vehad great fun bringing you allthe latest golfing news from across the region over the last four years, as well as providing the perfect platform forour advertisers to gettheir mes- sageacross to our golfing readers each IN FOR CHESTER EXHIBITION andevery month. Thereare lots of fabulous features BY PAUL CHAPPLE planned forthe year but we would love to include your club’s news too. If youhaveastoryfor us, whether EUROPEAN Tour stars David Lynn deadlyserious or hilariously funny, as and RichardBland tooktime out of their long as it is legal, decent, honest and busy schedules to help Chester Golf interesting,we’ll do our best to use it. Club’s Scott Booth markthe grand re- opening of his proshop. Send it to us at: GolfersLocal,Cherry The pair entertained the crowds with Bank Barn, DarkLane,Burton, Nr Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0AE. an exhibitionofdriving,chipping and Or e-mail: [email protected]. putting beforeescaping the rain fora Q&A sessioninthe clubhouse. EDITORIAL: Paul Chapple: Scott said: “One of the changes in the David Lynn, left, and RichardBland teeoffon 01978 449917 or 07956 033265 the first at Chester. shop has been the introductionofanew E-mail: [email protected] TaylorMade stand and as TaylorMade contracted players we were able to get ADVERTISING: them herethrough them. Callour friendly sales team on: “David travelled over from Hulland 01978 449917. E-mail: [email protected] Richardflew up from Southamptonsoit was really good of them both to come.” WEBSITE: Lynn, the runner-up in this year’s US www.golferslocal.co.uk PGA Championship,and Bland, who last month hadtop 20 finishes in the BMW PRINTERS: Italian Open and the KLMOpen, hit Mortons of Horncastle Ltd, Media some of Scott’s old, smallheaded drivers Centre,Morton Way, Horncastle, and three woods from when he was ajun- David Lynn, front, and RichardBland,left, with Chester proScott Booth and his assistants Lewis RichardBland watches David Lynn putt with LincolnshireLN9 6JR. ior and then illustrated the improvement Johnson and Fredi Waddilove. Scott Booth looking on. in technology by hittingthe latestTaylor- Youcan nowfollowuson Made drivers. TaylorMade Demo Week at the Curzon trythem out –manyofthem going on to hoping to maybedosomething similar twitter at “I certainlyfounditreally informative,” Park club.“The response to that was phe- make apurchase. next year whenthe next newproductsare www.twitter.com/golferslocal said Scott, the former Cheadlepro.“I nomenal,”added Scott. “Wehad seven “I didn’t knowwhat to expect as it was launched.” knowthe manymembers that were there bags fullofTaylorMade kit from drivers, the first time Ihad to see them did too.” fairwaywoods and ironsand members tried to do anything The event tookplace on the back of a and non-members came in numbers to like this, but I’mnow

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GreenswithenvyOak WESTWOOD’S COACHBOWLED Royal’sbestsaypros OAKRoyal Golf &Country Club hosted its first protournament when 26 LancashirePGA Players’ Tour peggedupatthe Withnell nine-hole course last month. OVER BY CONWY COURSE Despite appalling weather,there LEE Westwood’s putting coach,Tony The challenge,presentationand condi- were some impressivescores with all Johnstone,led achorus of praise forthe tionofthe course allcame in forlavish the competitors praising the course at ConwyGolf Club after the praise from players, officials and specta- smoothness of the USGA-standard NorthWales club playedhost to the tors, while European Tour representatives greens. Speedy Services Wales Seniors Open for commendedclub stafffor their work after Localknowledgehelped the the thirdtime in six years this summer. asummer of disappointing weather.In club’s pro, Jeff Mathews, to ashare WonbyEngland’s BarryLane on his victoryspeech, Lane complimented of first place with John Barclay,from seven-under-par,the event was watched the club on the excellent course presen- Myerscough College, who posted by large, enthusiasticcrowdsoverthe Au- tation. two-under-par 69s. gust Bank holidayweekend, as well as by Second-placed Golding,who turned Next best on 70 were Haigh those watching the highlights on Sky 50 earlier this year and was only playing Hall’sCraig Corrigan, Nick Sports.With ahigh-qualityfield –includ- in his fourth senior event, hadled after Holmes, from Tytherington, and ing three former Ryder Cup captains in the first round with acourse record- RichardMasters who is proatYork- Ian Woosnam, SamTorranceand Mark equalling 64, including aEuropean Sen- shireclub Baildon. James –the 6,903-yardpar 72 course ior Tour recordofeight consecutive proved afitting test forthe cream of Eu- birdies from the ninth hole.“It is acourse rope’s senior players.Three of the top four whereyou havetothink off the tee,” he from this season’s Senior Order of Merit said. “You can’thit adrivereverywhere. The stunning Conwy course washeapedwith praise following the European Senior Tour’s visit. –Lane,Australia’s Peter Fowler,and It’s agreat course.Every hole makes you Sweden’s Anders Forsbrand –finished in think and the greens were in fantastic surpassed by those of Sky Sports golf pun- Conwyisthe NorthWales coast’s pre- the top four at Conwy, with England’s condition.” dit and renowned putting and short- mier Championship links course,not Philip Golding taking second place ahead Running at the Stimpmeter speed re- game expertJohnstone,who said: “Those only hosting the Wales Seniors Open of Forsbrand and Fowler. quested by the tour of between 10.5 and were the finest greens I’ve ever putted on.” three times in the last six years, but also MarkMouland was the leading 11.0 each day, the putting surfaces pro- Johnstone was recentlyappointedputting the Wales Ladies Open on the Ladies Welshman in tied fifth at three-under. vided the perfect test forthe skills of the and short-game coach to former world European Tour in 2010, the European Woosnam came second at Conwyin players. Echoing the thoughts of manyof number oneWestwood and is acknowl- Amateur Men’s Team Championships in 2008 but his quest forafirst Wales Sen- his fellow players, Forsbrand said: “It’sa edgedasone of the finest putters of his 2009, and Final Qualifying forthe Open iors title ended in disappointment after great golf course.You havetofocus on generation, having won six times on the Championship in 2006, when it became Oak Royal proJeff Mathews, right, with he fell awayinthe final round despite en- everysingle shot.” main European Tour.Hefinished in sev- the first (and to date only)course in RichardMastersafter the club held its first couragement from the crowds. However, even these comments were enth positionatConwy. Wales to host that event. proevent last month.

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THE PGA is encouraging disabled peo- canmake,” he said. ple inspired by the Paralympics to tee it “I havebeen fortunate to coach many up and givegolf ago. blind and disabled people and golf gives In the past four months morethan 40 them an opportunitytodosomething PGA professionals haveundertaken a new, it gives them hope and encourage- specially designed academy programme ment and with morePGA professionals equipping them with the skills to teach adept at dealing with the unique chal- golfers with arangeofdisabilities. lenges of disability, the sportisbecoming Andfollowing the success of the Para- much moreaccessible. lympics, The PGA, whichsupports a “Any disabled people who havebeen number of initiatives to grow golf at grass inspired to trysportbythe Paralympics I roots level, is eager to alertdisabled peo- would encouragetocontact their local ple to the opportunities in golf. CountyGolf Partnerships to find out the PGA proCraig Thomas, leaddisability opportunities available.” coach forStaffordshireCountyGolf The PGA academy programme, Partnership,has playedakey role in tu- launched earlier this year at CelticManor StaffordshireCountyGolfPartnership leaddisabilitycoach Craig Thomas offerssome tips to one of his students. toring manyofhis fellow PGA pros at in conjunctionwith ISPS Handa, has re- workshops to equip them with the sulted in morethan 500 free lessons for roots levelthrough to elite tour golf,” amarvellous opportunitytoget out and Championship,isstriving to help golf be- knowledgeand confidence to teach golf disabled golfers across the UK. added Jane Booth, headofcoaching sys- trysomething newand most importantly come aParalympic sport. to allpeople no matter what their physi- “ThePGA’s commitment to increase tems forThePGA. whichisfun and enjoyable.” Formoreinformationabout County calimpairment including blind people. the number of PGA pros specialising in “Aswehaveseen in the Paralympics, Japanese-based ISPS Handa, whichis Golf Partnerships and access to golf “Frompersonal experience and seeing disabled coaching is partofits Right disabilityneedn’t be abarrier to playing astrongsupporter of golf through its coaching see www.englandgolf.org or al- others who havegiven it atry,itisre- Coach;Right Place; Right Time coach- sportand through the skills of our PGA sponsorship of severalhigh profile tour- ternativelygotothe Find APGA Pro markable howmuchofanimpact golf ing visionfor golf,stretching from grass professionals, manydisabled people have naments including the PGA Seniors sectiononwww.PGA.info.

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NewtrophyforWilliam LANCASHIRE CLINCH LEAGUE Wroevets AGROUP of senior golfers at a Manchester-based club arede- lighted after receiving anew trophy to compete forfromits course own- CROWN IN DRAMATIC FINALE ers. The William Wroe Golf Course vets competed forthe newClaret LANCASHIRE won the Daily Tele- BY DAVID BIRTILL Jug in an event named ‘TheWilliam graph NorthernCounties League forthe Wroe Veterans Golf SocietyCharity second time in fiveyears after adramatic “WeknewYorkshire were 4-2 aheadat Cup’, whichissponsored byTrafford end to the season. lunchand with asuperior ‘goal average’ LeisureTrust in appreciation of the Theybeat Durham 10-8 at Clitheroe theylooked on course to claim the title. supportgiven by the societytolocal then hadananxious half-hourwait before Then Cumbria did us abig favour and I’m charities. theywerecrowned champions when they pleasedtheyfinished runners-up.” JimDuffy,DaveHarrison, Bert heardCumbria haddespatched leaders Sean Doherty and JonHurst gavethe Broomfield and ex footballer Roy Yorkshirebythe same margin at Ulver- Red Roseside aflying starttothe singles, Tobin formed the winning quartet ston. both winning 5&4, but when county in the Texas Scramble event and “I really did not think we’d done championMarkYoung and John Carroll Lancashirecaptain Bill Bromilowand his victorious playersare congratulated by countypresident theychose DelamereSchool, in enough,”said ajubilant captain Bill succumbed, resilient Durham launched a LesWilson. Flixton as the beneficiaries. Bromilow. fightback. The vets were also able to fit in a “Wewereinthe driving seat after win- Theywon six of the last eight singles Shot of the daywas ahole-in-one at when theybeat Northumberland 12-6. Stablefordand JimPeloe was the ning the foursomes 6-0 but Durham hit with only Ciaran Doherty,Sean’s younger the 14th by Tyneside’s Ricky Lee. “Finishing the seasononawinning main man with 41 points, three bet- back in the singles and gaveusareal brother,and Paul Kinnear preventing Meanwhile,defending champions note willgiveusconfidence next year,” ter than Brian Allen. scare. them from producing ashockresult. Cheshireavoided the wooden spoon said captain David Peel. CLAYS GOLF CENTRE’S ‘WHEELY’GOOD IDEA TO ADD MEMBERS

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1 Ian Curley 960 2 Steven Clash 890 3 Paul Bannister 870 GLORIOUS HILLSIDE BECKONS 4 Pete Tomlinson 752 5 Brynli Thomas 749 6 John S Hughes 748 7 Garry Morgan 699 8 Andrew Walsh 696 9= Neil Hillier 695 FOR ATOUR SEASON FINALE 9= Arwel Hughes 695 11= Rob Hart 683 11= Paul Fell 683 13 David Webb 671 14 Mark Robinson 659 15 Steve Whitby 645 16 Rob Render 637 17 David Owen 632 18 Mike Dean 615 19 Gary Cottiga 605 20= Peter Bedford 591 20= Norman Haslam 591 22 David Ward 584 23 Matthew Cheffins 579 24 Trevor Turner 576 25 Peter Hall 567 26 Mark English 566 27 Gary Boott 557 28 Tony Meehan 554 29 Chris Ashton 551 30 Murray Watters 545 31 Martin Humphreys 538 32 James Matthews 537 33 Andrew Jackson 521 The stunning Hillside Golf Club will host this season’s Atour finale on October15. 34 Eddie Frost 516 35 Chris Garratt 515 THE Atour seasoncomes to aclose this Championshipwhen 244 of the world’s BY PAUL CHAPPLE (AlderseyGreen), Paul Bannister (Leek) 36= Richard Jones 514 month with the Atour Championship best amateur players experienced British and Tommy Lawton (AlderleyEdge) all 36= Andrew Allen 514 38 James McWalters 508 and Order of Merit Final at the wonder- links golf at its best. Hillside has since “Thetop 50 in the Order of Merit are returned nett 70s to finish tied thirdin 39 Alistair Waddell 507 ful Hillside Golf Club. been granted the honour of being oneof guaranteed their place but we’rethen the nett category. 40= Marcus McKechnie 505 The top 50 players from the merit table only four coursesinEnglandand Scot- opening it up to everyone else to fillthe Curleywon the best gross by twofrom 40= Terry Chaplin 505 qualify automatically forthe event and land to host Final Qualifying forthe remaining slots.” Sextonand James McCormick. 42 Kwan Wong 488 then other Atour members canalso enter Open Championship each year from Last month’s Atour CheshireMasters With just oneevent remaining at 43= Mark Window 485 when bookingopens onlineonOctober 2014 to 2017. Championship at Stockportwas won by Sandiway(whichtookplace after this 43= George Williams 485 4. This month Atour players canexperi- GarryMorgan. The fivehandicapper, month’s GolfersLocal went to press), in- 45 Stephen Bedford 483 The Southport-based club formspart ence it forthemselves. from Denbigh, shot agross 74 forawin- form Curleyisfavourite to claim top spot 46 Tim Stanley 481 of England’s finest stretchoflinks courses Atour director SteveWhitby said: “To ning nett scoreof69. He pipped merit in the Order of Merit after he caught 47 Mark Crossan 480 leader Ian Curleyonacountback after 48 Eifion Howatson 476 being adjacent to Royal Birkdale and be able to hold our Atour Championship long-termleader Steven Clash, from 49 William Rawsthorne 472 Southport&Ainsdale with Formby Golf at suchafabulous venue is obviouslya the Leek plus twohandicapper fired an Stonyhurst Park,last month. 50= Stuart Crolla 471 Club just ashortdrive down the coast. massiveboost forusand it shows howfar excellent 67 gross. To bookyour placefor Hillside,visit 50= Peter Roberts 471 Last year Hillside hosted The Amateur we havecomeinjust twoyears. HarrySexton(Styal), Mike Dean www.atourgolf.comafter October 4. 52 Neal Jones 467 53 John Griffiths 466 54 Robert Reid 465 Strokeaverage Nett Stroke average Puttingaverage Fairways in Regulation GreensinRegulation 55 Josh Green 461 1 Ian Curley 67.60 1 Paul Bannister 69.40 1 Peter Bedford 26.60 1 John Griffiths 73% 1 Brynli Thomas 62% 56 Matthew Bonner 456 2 Andrew Walsh 74.00 2 Ian Curley 69.60 2 George Williams 28.20 2= Brynli Thomas 70% 2= Andrew Walsh 61% 57 Jason Seddon 455 3 Neil Hillier 74.20 3 Steven Clash 70.40 3= Murray Watters 28.40 2= Murray Watters 71% 2= Peter Bedford 61% 58 Andrew White 448 4 Pete Tomlinson 75.40 4 Andrew Walsh 71.20 3= David Webb 28.40 2= Steve Whitby 71% 4 Neil Hillier 60% 59 Mike Johnson 447 5 Matthew Bonner 67% 5 Garry Morgan 75.60 5= Brynli Thomas 71.40 5= Paul Fell 28.60 5= Gary Boott 56% 60 Steve Berry 444 6= Paul Bannister 65% 6 Rob Hart 76.00 5= Pete Tomlinson 71.40 5= Neil Hillier 28.60 5= Kwan Wong 56% 61 Nigel Roxburgh 432 6= Pete Tomlinson 63% 7 Josh Green 76.20 5= Arwel Hughes 71.40 7= Garry Morgan 29.00 7 Pete Tomlinson 54% 62 John Lewis 431 8 Terry Chaplin 62% 8 Brynli Thomas 76.80 5= John S Hughes 71.40 7= Pete Tomlinson 29.00 8= Stuart Crolla 53% 63 Mark Statham 425 9= Garry Morgan 59% 8= Garry Morgan 53% 9 David Webb 77.00 5= David Webb 71.40 9 Eddie Frost 29.20 9= Trevor Turner 60% 64 Mark Ashworth 424 8= Steven Clash 53% 10 Alistair Waddell 77.20 10 Mark Robinson 71.60 10= Brynli Thomas 29.60 11 Peter Hall 59% 65 Michael Griffin 418 11 Arwel Hughes 52% 66 Michael Kilmartin 416 11= Gary Cottiga 77.40 11 Garry Morgan 71.80 10= Stuart Crolla 29.60 12= Martin Humphreys 57% 12= Eddie Frost 57% 12= Paul Fell 51% 67 Gareth Ross 414 11= Steven Clash 77.40 12 Paul Fell 72.00 10= Rob Render 29.60 12= Stuart Crolla 56% 12= Chris Garratt 51% 68 James McCormick 413 13= Peter Hall 77.80 13 Gary Cottiga 72.60 10= Steve Whitby 29.60 15= James McWalters 56% 12= Peter Hall 51% 13= Paul Fell 77.80 14= Rob Hart 72.80 14 Mark Statham 29.80 69 John Shuttleworth 407 15= Richard Jones 56% 15= Eddie Frost 50% 14= Neil Hillier 72.80 15= Gary Cottiga 30.00 70 Stuart Coupe 401 15= Robert Reid 78.00 15= Rex Tattersall 56% 15= David Webb 50% 71 Malcolm Macleod 395 15= Stuart Crolla 78.00 16= Rob Render 73.40 15= Steven Clash 30.00 15= James Matthews 56% 17 Richard Jones 49% 72 Wesley Stafford 389 17= Rob Render 78.60 16= Steve Whitby 73.40 17 Mark Window 30.20 15= Peter Bedford 57% 18= Mark Crossan 48% 73 Mike Lawler 386 17= Kwan Wong 78.60 18 David Owen 73.60 18= Rob Hart 30.40 20= Chris Garratt 55% 18= Gary Cottiga 48% 74 Anthony Mather 385 17= Michael Griffin 78.60 19= James McWalters 73.80 18= Mark English 30.40 20= Gary Cottiga 54% 20= Rob Hart 47% 75 Alex Pritchard 380 17= Andrew Allen 78.60 19= Peter Bedford 73.80 18= William Rawsthorne 30.40 20= Paul Fell 55% 20= Andrew White 47%

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EvanscrownedNorth PADESWOOD &BUCKLEY HOST WalesCountychamp WREXHAM’S Gareth Evans shot rounds of 70 and 72 to win the North Wales Counties Championship at Vale of Llangollen. He beat BullBay’s Jack Carter (73 AULD ENEMIES and 72) by three with MarkPhillips (74 and 72) of Prestatyn thirdand PADESWOOD &Buckley staged the BY PAUL CHAPPLE TimJones, of Wrexham (73 and 74), annual Blind Golfers Associationmatch fourth. between England/Wales and Scotland Buckleyfor the qualityofthe course and Three players finished with atotal last month. the wayithad been presented during the of 151 in the Youths Championship, The event, whichwas coveredonBBC week, the supportfromvolunteers and OldPadeswood’s Gareth Roden (80 and ITVWelsh news channels, was in the extremelywarm, Welsh welcome they and 71) winning the Keegan Bowl NorthWales as the England/Wales cap- hadreceived from allatthe club. on acountback from last year’s win- tain John Williams lives in nearby Ewloe At the opening ceremony The Moun- ner Nick Hodge(78 and 73), from and is amember of Padeswood, as is his tain Lane School Choir leadthe singing Padeswood &Buckley, with Adam caddie Reg Weigh. of the three national anthems and on the Tuft (75 and 76), of Hawarden, third The three-dayevent featured four- final evening both teams, caddies, sup- andKeiran Robinson(76 and76), of somes on dayone,afourballs on daytwo porters and officers from Padeswood cel- Rhosneigr, fourth. and singles matches on the final day. ebrated the week’s success at aformal Last year’s winner AlynTorrence, Included the home side was former dinner at BeaufortParkHotel, Mold of Wrexham, shot75and 77 to finish WorldBlind Golfers championPieta Le when the Auld Enemies Cup was pre- 10th. Roux, who plays off four. sentedtowinningcaptain Readbylosing The visitors held a4½-1½ leadafter skipperWilliams. The victorious Scottish team with the trophy at Padeswood &Buckley. the foursomes and then won the fourballs DoubleforLauren 4-2. Going into the final day STAR of the dayatMellor &Town- England/Wales were fivepoints behind HAVING ABALL scliffe’sFinals Daywas young Lau- but managed to win the singles by 7½-4½ renJones who,partnered by Vicky so narrowly lost 13-11 –Scotland retain- UPTON-By-Chester Golf Club’s annual ball Parry, wonthe Junior and Senior ing the trophy and after 25 years of hold- at CheshireViewwas attended by 125 guests Greensomes KO. ing the Auld Enemies tournament are including the captains and lady captains of all Ben Allcockjoined his father and leading 14 to 11. four Chester clubs; Upton, Eaton, Vicars Cross and Chester.They enjoyedanevening of en- grandfather onto the Honours Scotland captain, Alistair Read, was tertainment, fine food and wine and arepic- Boards when he partnered Ian Gib- delighted with his team’s performance turedduring the popular event, whichtook son to the foursomes title. and was fullofpraise forPadeswood & placelast month. Foradvertisinge-mail: [email protected] 9 GolfersLocal October 2012

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NewGetintogolfdates OLYMPICSTAR releasedbyCCGP BRITISH summer time maybeof- ficially over,but clubs across Cheshireare continuing to make it easier than ever to give golf ago. TRIES HER As partofthe nationwide Get into golf campaign,clubs areoffer- ing free taster sessions or discounted coaching. Disleyisoffering five-week HAND AT GOLF courses forbeginners as partofthe CheshireCountyGolf Partnership’s OLYMPIC bronze medallist Beth BY DAVID BIRTILL Golf 4All and Golf 4Women proj- Tweddle mayhavegiven up herhigh-fly- ects. ing bars routine but she appears deter- did not surprise me.She hadgreat hand- The one hour sessions take place mined to tryother sporting pursuits. eyeballco-ordinationbut Idon’t knowif on October 11, November 8and De- The Cheshire-based Johannesburg- she’lltake up the game.She’d certainly cember 6with astarttimeof10am borngymnast has already sampled adif- make acompetent player.” forGolf 4All (11am forthe ladies). ferent kind of adrenaline rush since her Heggarty was also involved in aRed Tytherington is launching aGolf heroics at London2012 by aerobatics Door Events promotionwhichspecialises 4All course on October 14 (12noon) wing walking. in golf initiatives. and aGolf 4Women at 1pm and on But she came down to earth when she “IMG arecontracted to them and October 15 (6pm). Golf 4All willbe was given the opportunitytochance to wheneverthereare anycoaching require- available from October 15 (6pm). her armatgolf. ments theybring in their ownprofession- The Drivetime Driving Range, in Beth, who is approaching the end of als. Iwanted to make suretheycame Warrington has Golf 4All sessions her athletics career,was invited to show from the NorthRegionsoinvited five,” running on October 16 and 25. off her medal at the pavilionand exhibi- he said. Craig Thomas, countydevelop- tionareaatRoyal Liverpool last month “They were KarenHeywood, Sarah ment officer forthe CCGP, said: during the RicohWomen’s British Open. Walton, ClareBrown, James Garner and “TheGet into golf campaignwon’t “Itwas alldecked out in red, white and David McKinnonwho worked in the re- stop during the autumn and winter blue to celebratethe Best of British and I tail area, whichIran, the exhibitioncen- –infactthis is an ideal time to get gaveher alesson,”said John Heggarty, treand VIPsimulating zone in Ricoh’s out of the house and enjoyasocial headprofessional at the Hoylake-based hospitalitypavilion.” and active hobbythat willstand you club. He added: “Thewhole event was ab- in good steadfor years to come.” “She said she hadn’t playedbeforebut solutelyfantastic and much bigger than I Further details areavailable at she enjoyeditand hit the ballwell, which expected.” Royal Liverpoolheadpro John Heggarty helps Beth Tweddle to getagrip. PhotobyGettyImages. www.cheshiregolfpartnership.com.

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Maureen Madill and EYFstaffwith the seven youngsters. INSET: Paula Creamermeets the group.

SEVEN participants from Empowering Youth Foun- ing Youth Foundation, said: “Itwas aday we will dation’sGolf &LifeSkills programme at St Christo- neverforget! The children hadanamazing experience pher’s School, in Wrexham spent amemorable dayat and learned that thereisalot moretogolf than just Royal Liverpool last month. playing.Itisgreat to be able to giveyouth an oppor- The children were invited to the RicohWomen’s tunitytodosomething theymay neverhavehad the British Open, whichincluded atour of the BBC stu- chance to do if it wasn’t forour programme. dio,avisit to the media centreand meeting both “Paula is suchagreat role model forthe children worldnumber oneYani Tseng and The First TeeAm- and has so much to givebacktothe youth. Shewas bassador Paula Creamer. inspiring. Despite torrential downpours, the children were “All of the children participate in the EYFgolf and able to follow US star Paula Creamer on her practice lifeskills programme being offered at St Christopher’s round. After her round she answered questions, posed School &Caia Park Partnership,supported by gener- forphotos and autographed the children’s T-Shirts. ous grants from the Morgan Foundationand Wrex- BBC golf commentator Maureen Madillarranged ham Communities First. forthe children to visit the media centrewherethey “All of the children face special challenges in their attended Tseng’s official press conference. lives and the programme is targeted to meet their in- The children watchedthe journalists, cameramen dividual needs.The LifeSkills programme aprogres- and photographers during the packed interview. Two sivegolf skills and lifeskills programme based on nine lucky children were even allowedtoask questions corevalues inherent to the game of golf including about her experiences on the LPGA tour. honesty, integrity, sportsmanship and confidence. Another specialtreat was atour of the BBC studios “Participants learnavarietyoflifeskills including also arranged by Maureen Madill, giving the children self-management, interpersonal communicationand an inside viewofhow the golf championships are conflict resolutioninafun, non-competitive environ- brought to our TV screens. The children were de- ment. lighted to sit in the commentator’s chair and take “Theyouth arethen encouraged to utilise these turns interviewing fellow participants using the mi- skills and values both on and off the golf course.” crophones and cameraequipment. Formoreinformation, call Dawn on 01978 660800 Dawn Roberts, executivedirector of the Empower- or visit www.empoweringyouthfoundation.org.uk. SOLHEIM STAR SHOWS HER SUPPORT

ONE of England’s brightest young golf stars is backing the drivetoencouragemorewomen and girlstotake up the sport. Melissa Reid, 25, afour-time winner on the LadiesEuropeanTour was in action last monthat Royal Liverpool. As partofthe nationwide Get into golf cam- paign, the CheshireCountyGolf Partnership or- ganised avarietyofinitiatives around the Ricoh Women’s British Open designedtomake it as easy as possible forwomen and girlstogivegolf ago. “TheCCGPand its partners –the Golf Foun- dation, CheshireSport, Merseyside Sportand Wirral BoroughCouncil–aretobecongratulated on this project, whichcan onlyhelp encourage morewomen to enjoythe healthy lifestyleand so- Melissa Reid,right, with Melanie Flude,the regional cial lifethat comes with golf,” said Melissa. development officerfor England Golf. GolfersLocal October 2012 12 Send your stories to: [email protected] Hole-in-One News

NineacesforTony!

MOST of us golfers arestill waiting WARRINGTON our first ace, but aMellor&Town- scliffemember is celebrating his ninth after notching again last month! Tony Woodford’slatest hole-in- OPEN SEES one came in the MonthlyMedal on the 178-yard14th hole. “I could sayIused aseven iron, drew it in over the bunker then two bounces and straight in, but it wasn’t DOUBLE ACE quite like that,”headmitted. The 10-handicapper added: “I saw it roll across the green anddisappear. WARRINGTON Golf Club heralded after my hole-in-one. Iwas especially pleased as all twoholes in onewithin hours of each “I havebeen captain of Eatonand I through the competition people were other at arecent Senior Open Betterball knowhow important it is to make your congratulating my best pal and golf event. visitors welcome.Theclub’s staff exceeded partner ChrisLee forwinning the First up was Eatonmember Michael the normal attentionone would expect club’s Order of Merit and the Bill Hague,a16-handicapper,who holed out and it made the dayevenmorespecial. Gee Trophy so Iwas pleased to re- at the 149-yard13th hole. “I lookforwardtousing the voucher storesome bragging rights.” Office manager Elaine Tomlinsonwas foraround of golf as soonasIcan getthe keen to markthe special feat andawarded four of us together again. The photo- him avoucher entitling him to acompli- graphs that chair of competitions Bill mentaryround of golf forfour plus extra Hartsent willbeconstant reminders of a balls from the twos sweep. great day.” Michael Hague hit the first aceatWarrington. INSET: Nick Taylor followedshortly afterwards. Michael, who was playing alongside Within Bolton’s Nick Taylor,a22 CourtneyGuest, John Cadley and Derek handicapper,remarkablymanaged an- taken showing Nick with his playing makingahole in one. One of our fourball Cross, said: “I would like to thank every- other ace, this time on the 148-yardninth partners AlwynBridgeand TimBooth. could not playonthe daydue to aback oneatWarringtonfor the wonderful hole.Another voucher and extraballs Nick said: “Wealwaysenjoyour golf at injury, so as soonasheisfitweshallplay treatment theygavemeand my friends were produced, and aphotographwas Warringtonand it was an added bonus Warringtonagain using the voucher.”

DANNY HITS AN ALBATROSS

CHORLTON’S DannyGathercole is most of its length on the leftside. thetalk of his home club after hitting And he was over the moon to find ahole-in-oneonthe 285-yardpar-four outthat it hadgone into the hole for second hole. his first-everhole-in-one and avery And to make the success even rare three-under-par albatross to set sweeter,the remarkable strike came up the celebrations after his round. during the 36-hole battle forthe Pres- Danny, who hails from Yorkshire, ident’s Prize. joined Chorlton in 2011 when he The 29-year-old is arelativelynew movedtoManchester in his role as a member who plays off afour handicap director of business development in Mellor’s Tony Woodford after his latest ace. and he was delighted to see his tee shot the Sports Industry. Chorlton’s Danny Gathercolecelebrateshis recent hole-in-one on the par-four second hole. even reachthe green with anarrow Dannysaid: “I joined Chorlton be- fairwayprotectedbyawater hazardfor cause Ifound it averyfriendly club teams and hope to keep doing this as club since he joined and we were all Debutseasonjoy and enjoyable course. well as working hardonthe mental side delighted to be able to shareinhis “Ithas diversity, lots of driveable par of my game,whichIbelieve is very im- celebrations. JAMIE GARNER fours and in the 16th one of the best portant, but not one of my strengths.” “Our club archivists cannot find GOLFACADEMY par fives Ihaveeverplayed. Chorlton president Brian Aspinall anyone who has hadahole-in-one “I haveenjoyedplaying forthe club added: “Dannyhas been acredit to the on the second in aclub major,al- though our young England interna- tional Cameron Masseyhas managed to do this off aslightly DENBIGH GOLF CLUB moreforwardtee.” Unfortunatelyasthis was apar Jamie Garner PGA Professional competition it onlycounted forawin Improve your game in 2012 at PGA on the hole forDannybut he kept his qualified JamieGarner’s Golf Academy. nerve well to finish in second place MOSSOCK Hall Golf Club member Steve Greatshort game facilities and 9-hole witha+4totalfor tworounds behind Smith retrieves his ball from the hole after course for playing lessons and Academy Phil Bolton on +9 off his scratch hitting an aceonthe 183-yardsecond hole recently.Heonly joined the Bickerstaffe- coaching sessions. handicap. based course this year. Just taken up golf and no one to play with? Then jointhe Ladies &Gents Monday Academy. Tuition on range,9holes and coffee. TO BOOK YOUR TEE TIME Great way to meet new people and brush CALL THE PRO SHOP up on all aspects of your game. 3FORE£75! 0161 483 7272 Junior Weekend Academy(Groups of 6-8) (option 1) Starts September 8/9.Spaces available. TwilightGolf • Mon-Fri: selected times only. WINTER PACKAGES 3-6pm (Mon-Fri) • Bring this voucher with you. Privatelessons for adultsand juniors only £17.50pp Weekdays Weekends . • £100 per fourball. (discounts for 4ormore lessons). £21 £24 Call the pro shop • Offer not available as agroup Full breakfast,18holes of golf, soup &aroll OR to book Ideal for complete beginnerstosingle booking (single tee times only at figure golfers. Sausagesandwich &coffee, 18 holes of golf, 2-course meal (Available 1st October,2012 to 31st March, 2013) selected times). SANDFIELD GOLF COURSE & Hazel Grove Golf Club DRIVING RANGE, Denbigh GolfClub, Henllan Road,Denbigh, LL16 5AA Cheshire’s HiddenGem INCE LANE,BRIDGE TRAFFORD, The Club House, Buxton Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 6LU CHESTER CH2 4JP Tel01745 816669 E-mail: [email protected] TEL: 01244301752 E: [email protected] W:www.denbighgolfclub.co.uk Web: www.hazelgrovegolfclub.com Foradvertisinge-mail: [email protected] 13 GolfersLocal October 2012 GolfersLocal October 2012 14 Send your stories to: [email protected] ProNews LOCAL PAIR RECOGNISED NATIONALLY

TWO local golf pros havebeenidentified BY DAVID BIRTILL as being in thetop 100 golf coaches in the UK by aleading golf magazine. and is an England regional coach in the Styal Golf Club’s John Watsonand Midlands and Cumbria. ClaysGolf Centre’sJasonDaviesmade The former PGANorth Region cap- the Golf World elite listalongside the likes tain and vice-chairman alsoworks hardat of Denis Pugh, aformer coach to Colin the development of the grass roots game Montgomerie,after being nominated by and has taught youngsters at the R&A the PGA. Junior Golf Centreatthe Open Champi- John, who has runTotal Golf Analysis onship –anevent he playedinatStAn- at Styal forfive years and has worked with drewsin1995. Jason Davies, right, coaching at Clays Golf Academy.INSET: John Watson with the magazine featuring his tip. anumber of Tour players, including That’s when he was proatManchester David Horsey, and leading amateurs, said: club Flixton, later embarking on aplaying lected in suchahigh-profile and well-re- PGA as ‘the pinnacleofthe coachedu- national amateurs and professional tour “ThePGA asked me to provide auseful career whichtookhim alloverthe world spected group of golf instructors. cationpathway’ and designed with the players. tip and Isuggested special attentionto on various tours including South Africa “Weare developing ClaysGolf Centre purpose of being ‘atthe forefrontofthe Since returning to the UK fiveyears hip movements. and Florida. into thepremier golf coaching facilityin golf coaching profession.’ ago, he has earned his reputationasone of “They evidentlyagreed and that was John stillplays regularly in the North Wales and the Northand to gain recog- Aformer assistant at Upton-by- the country’sleading coaches and is Eng- the clincher.It’sagreat honour to receive Regionand has reached the semi-finals nitionfromapublicationasrevered as ChesterGolf Club,heleftthe UK to pur- land Golf Academy headcoach for suchanaccolade and Iwant to pass on of the CheshirePGA MatchplayCham- Golf World is fantastic news foreveryone suehis coaching career and headed up the Shropshire&Herefordshireand Shrop- my experience to anyone wanting to im- pionship at Wilmslow. here.” renowned GaryPlayerGolf Academy in shire&Herefordshirecountycoach -de- provetheir game.” Wrexham-based Jason, the director of Jasonisone of the most qualified golf Stuttgart. He went on to coach in France, signing training programmes forthe elite Andhecertainlyhas the credentials, golf at Clays Golf Academy,was equally coaches in the country, and is currently Switzerland and Germanywherehede- squads and ShropshireGirls as well as holding aPGA Advanced teaching cer- delighted with the accolade. studying foraLevel 4postgraduate de- signed an award-winning junior golf pro- managing the professional development tificate,Athlete Coach Levels 1and 2 “I am absolutelydelighted to be se- gree in SportPedagogy, described by the gramme and mentored numerous of other PGA pros in the region.

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EALES GETS BACK IN BROMBOROUGH THE GROOVE WITH65 GOLFCLUB BY DAVID BIRTILL the Fylde to Southportwherehehas Considered by many to be the best parkland joined Hillside. PAUL Eales doesn’t find much time to “It’smoreconvenient,”hesaid, explain- course in the area with more than 100 years playgolf these days because of his coach- ing that he coaches Lancashireand ing commitments but when he does he Cheshire16-18 year-olds at the PGA of history. Host to the prestigious English proves he’s lost none of his competitive academy at nearby Formby Halland is appetite. alsoinvolved with the England Under-18 Amateur Championship in 2005, it’s an That was evident in the Lancashire team. excellent test of golf all-year-round. PGA PleasingtonPro-Amwherethe He has just spent aweek in Argentina European Tour winner strolled to victory whereheaddressed aconference on how with asix-under-par 65. to grow the game attended by coaches “Itwas good to getthe clubs out from alloverSouth America. Wirral’s Parkland Jewel again,”said the 49-year-old who “Itwas partofanR&A initiativeto squeezed sevenbirdies out of the park- help emerging golfing nations,”hesaid, land course,whichstood up well in the adding that the trip was set up by former soggyconditions. Leyland professional and Portugal-based His lone bogey came at the fourth in Tony Bennett, headofPGA of Europe an otherwise faultless round as he pre- education. vailed by ashot from HartCommon’s Eales has also just completed the first SteveParry, the PGA NorthRegion’s of atwo-year distance learning course in Order of Merit leader,asChorley’sMark sportpedagogyatBirmingham Univer- Bradleycontinued his resurgent form sitywhichinvolves teaching methods. with a67tofinish third. “It’sproving that my wayofcoaching Paul Eales wonatPleasington last month. Eales, meanwhile,recently movedfrom youngsters is the right one,”headded. DUNHAM PRO DELIGHTED AT SHOPRE-VAMP DUNHAM Forest’s longserving pro and then NorthManchester before pointment as the club’s proin1983. Ian Wrigleyhas good reason to be joining the proranks, whichtookhim to Delighted with the waythe re-de- proud of his newlyrefurbished shop at Portugal as professional at the Vale do velopment has gone,hesaid: “Ithas the South Manchester course where he Lobo Golf Club. been along-time ambition to open up Autumn Special has spentsome 38 years looking after He stayedinthe Algarve forayear be- the shop area to provide the additional the members and visitors. fore returning to Manchester to join space forthe merchandise and equip- Available until 31/10/12 Ian, who hails from the Northofthe Dunham Forest as an assistant –aposi- ment alongwithaviewofour superb city, started his golfing lifeatBlackley tion he held fornine years beforehis ap- course.” £30pp or £110 for apre-booked fourball Call Geoff Berry on 0151334 4499

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IanWrigleyinhis newlookpro shop at Dunham Forest. PhotobyAlan Simmons. Memberships for Women SHIELS RAISES FUNDS FOR AGREATCAUSE Three month trial membership 5-day RICK Shiels tooktime out of his busy BY DAVID BIRTILL £190 teaching schedule at Manchester’s Traf- 7-day ford Golf Centre to compete in the cluding Manchester United striker £225 Great NorthRun, raising morethan Robin VanPersie and City’sCarlos £500 forthe Christie charity. Tevez. Call Geoff Berry on “I coveredthe distance in one hour Rick, who has runinthe Manchester 0151 334 4499 and 58 minutes whichIwasn’t expecting 10k forthe same cause,added: “I also to achieve,” said Rick, who lost two raised £200 from my golf dayatDavy- grandparents to the disease. hulmeParkwith help from headpro Please quote voucher code He movedtothe Traffordfacility Dean Butler and club secretaryJim GL10/12 from Meretwo years agotowiden his McKenna.” when you call skills and delivers lessons to players of His next challenge is atriathlonand a allstandards from tour protocomplete golf worldrecordattempt next year -as beginner. well as planning forhis spring wedding Rick Shiels back at the Trafford Golf Centre www.bromboroughgolfclub.org.uk And he has afew famous clients in- to Claire. following his Great NorthRun. GolfersLocal October 2012 16 Send your stories to: [email protected] Local News

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THE CheshireFoursomes champi- LANCASHIRE CLUB HAS onship hadanexcellent stagein Chester Golf Club and it provided a great competition in both thescratch and nett competitions. It was aproud moment for SIGHTS SET ON THE FUTURE Cheshireand Bramhallstalwart Gareth Bradleywho has wonjust about everyhonour and competition in well over 25 years forthe county. The championship forthe Prest- wichTrophyhas been competed for since 1923 and Gareth wonitbackin 1990 with Alan Hilland then again in 2003 with Charlie Simpson. But this time he hadhis son Charles as his partner and the dy- namic duo posted rounds of 75 and 72 to win by twoshots from James Aiston and RichardHowell(Eaton) to complete agreat hat-trick of wins forhimself and Bramhall. Winning the VictoryTrophyfor the best nett scorewereUpton-by- Chester’s Shaun Coppockand David Galletleywith 145 after acountback with Aiston and Howell and CheshiredeputypresidentRon Har- rison (Romiley) and Cheshiresecre- tarySteve Foster (Chester).

Pictured (L-R) at Bolton Golf Club arepro IanOrrell, headgreenkeeper Damian Byrne, chairman Clive Pyatt, secretarySimon Kayand house manager Neil Wallace.

ADYNAMIC newteam is looking to BY GEOFF GARNETT the course of the past 12 months there “Inthe clubhouse the newhouse man- take oneofLancashire’stop clubs into a havebeen four appointments to signifi- ager Neil Wallaceand catering manager bright futureboth on and off the course. gionPGA offices forseveral years and cant staffpositions within the club and Nicola Browngotogreat lengths to en- During the courseofthe past 100 years suchisthe qualityofthe course,theyreg- the newteam arededicated to keeping surethat the comfortand interests of at LostockPark, BoltonGolf Club has ularly use it to runtheir AbilityTests for BoltonGolf Club up to the highest stan- both members and visitors aresatisfied in hadanenviable reputationfor the quality aspiring young golfers looking to join the dards required by members and visitors. everyrespect with the qualityofthe serv- andpresentationofits fine course. PGA. “Ian Orrell was appointed as headpro- ice. It has beenthe home of theNorth Re- Club chairman ClivePyatt said: “In fessional last year and he has brought “Completing the newteam is club sec- about avibrant and proactiveoperating retarySimonKay,who has afine golfing Gareth and Charles Bradleythe trophy. stylewhichhas been very well received pedigree,and since his arrivalhas insti- with his ‘shortgame’lessons being apar- tuted anumber of administrativeand ticular feature. proceduralchanges, whichhavealready WynhostsDGU OSWESTRY GOLF CLUB “Theclub recognises that it is critically helpedtoimprovethe overallefficiency important that the course should offer the of the club and ensurethat access to the PLASSEY’SWyn Mostyn,the Den- best playing conditions foraslongaspos- facilities and membership should be as bighshireGolfing Union president sible each year and the newheadgreen- direct and uncomplicated as possible. held his President’s DayatAbergele keeper DamianByrne and his team are “Thenew team is geared up to wel- last month. working very hardtoachieve this aim. come newmembers and visiting societies Teams included those represent- “Aswellasbeing involved in amajor to playthis great course andfacilitieswith ing all11clubs, the DGUand the Est 1903 exercise to renewdrainageonthe greens, buggies also beingordered to enhance the DGCPast Captains Societyand the shape and re-styling of bunkers and appeal of the club. other counties making it amassive teeing areas arereceiving attentiontoo. “In2013 the labours of the newteam event. The competition was followed “InadditionDamian and Ian are willbeshown to good effect as the club by aformal dinner in the evening for closelyinvolved with the development of hoststhe annual BoltonGolf Association allthe competitors. Mostyn awarded the practice area, whichwillenhance the Championships,in2014 the English Po- the DGUPresident’s trophy to the club to prospectivemembers and visitors lice Championships and in 2015 the winning team from Moss Valley. alike. LancashireAmateur Championships.”

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RACHEL Wainwright, from Rhud- TURTON’S dlan, wonthe Denbighshireand FlintshireGirls Order of Merit event at Clayswith agross 85. Her sister Nicola pipped her to the best nett with a91-17=74. TOWERING In the event at Rhyl, Padeswood andBuckley’sJemma Lewis won with agross 80. Erin Toft,from Northop,was the nett winner with PERFORMANCE an excellent 80-16=64.

TURTON rompedtothe BoltonGolf BY DAVID BIRTILL Associationjunior league title when they John McKenna, the Bolton Golf Association president, presents the trophy to the victorious Turton produced asuperbperformance in post- best netts with asixth to be disregarded, junior team. ing an aggregate total of 365, some 27 it leftthem with allfive scores to count. shots clear of runners-up Horwichwith But Turton showedgreat determina- in the Lancashirejunior coaching (79) helped to provide Turton their first Dunscar afurther three behind in third. tionand defying their handicap and long scheme,gaveTurtontheir best gross of 79 league championship success since 1978. The odds were stacked against Turton periods of incessant rain, theyclinched while 12-year-old Andrew Willspro- Co-finalists Horwichamassed a392 from the startwhen theycould only field the trophy with ease and go forwardtoa vided the best nett of 67. total including an excellent nett of 70 fiveplayers in the six-man team event due regional final at HillValley. Dan Turner carded a69nett with team from Jack Winwardwith thirdplace Rachel Wainwright with D&F secretary Kim Harcombe. to aplayer’sunavailability. With the com- Turton’s top player, 15-year-old four mates Jack Corrigan (71), the thirdbest Dunscar on atotal of 395 with their best petitionscoring being onegross and four handicapper Callum McPhillips, who is nettofthe day, and 14 year-old Joe Gill nett from Ben Flavellof68. PoultonParkyoung HappyHarry’svictorious gungetshisrevenge POULTONPark’sjunior captain Michael Deloozewon the Manches- SIXTEEN finalists, who hadqualified went to Harry Williams, of Heyrose. ter Junior MatchplayTrophyat by winning at their home club,teed it up The trophies were presented by Marriott WorsleyPark. in the South CheshireGolf Captains Brookfield captain MatthewJackson, He avenged last year’s defeat in Junior Championship at Brookfield. who congratulated the winners and the final with a5&4 victory. The winning scoreofanett 64 was hoped theywould be taking partinfu- The 17-year-old from Warrington posted by Sandbach’s Harry Cain and ture events and perhaps become At Brookfield (L-R) arejunior champion HarryCain, Brookfield captain MatthewJackson, is looking to make it adouble with gross winnerHarry Williams and South CheshireCaptains junior organiserDavid Davies. the best gross prize, with ascoreof74, countyplayers one day. Poultonleading the team trophy too.

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NORTHOP COUNTRYPARK,NORTHOP,FLINTSHIRE CH7 6WA www.northoppark.co.uk e:[email protected] t: 01352 840 440 Send your stories to: [email protected] 19 GolfersLocal October 2012 Club Feature MALKINS BANK GETS ANEW LEASE OF LIFE NORTH West golfers in search of a BY PAUL CHAPPLE director of golf Tony Minshalland value-for-moneygame arevisiting a Llanymynechpro Andy Griffiths. South Cheshirecourse in their droves apar three,boasts twoofthe best holes “We’ve worked so hardsince we ar- after aquartet of local businessmen have in the area. rived,”said Tony who playedinTheOpen turned around the fortunes of the San- Hole four is the most challenging tee Championship in 1979 and 1981. bach-based club. shot of the entirecourse as the fairway “Manysubtle changes havebeen made Designed by renowned golf course ar- slopes from lefttoright with astream to to the course and we nowhavenew bays chitects Hawtree Limited, Malkins Bank catchany waywardtee shots to the right on the driving rangeand 15 buggies avail- Golf Club openedin1976, but in Octo- and out of bounds down the left.The ap- able forhire. We re-laid the 15th green, ber,2011 RM Estates Ltd tookoverthe proach to this well-guarded green needs having added some newdrainage, but the running of the course. to be straight down the centreofthe fair- biggest improvement has been the overall The RM Estates team consists of wayresistingthe temptationtoattack the conditionofthe course. RobertMayor and JonStubbs, Kevin pin. “We’ve invested heavilyinnew ma- Read, achartered surveyor, and Tony Malkins Bank’s signaturehole is the chineryand this has made amassivedif- Minshall, aformer European Tour pro par three fifth, apicturesque but decep- ference. and previous director of HillValleyGolf tivelydifficult test as thereisatreeob- “We’re cutting the fairways and greens &CountryClub,Whitchurch,for 38 structing the green together with adeep everyday rather than everyweek. years beforethe merger with Macdonald bunker on the right. It was herelast “Wewerereally keen to raise the stan- Hotels in November,2003. month lady member SallyBasfordman- dards and decided to ban the wearing of Theyjoined forces withthe aim of util- aged to avoid both the tree and the sand jeans at the startofthis year.Therewerea ising theirexpertise to develop the already trap to notchamemorable hole-in-one. fewdisgruntled players at first but they’ve mature, tree-lined course into oneofthe Stand out holes on the second nine in- realised it wasthe right decisionand now finest of its kind in the NorthWest – clude the 13th, arisk and rewardhole everyone dresses accordingly.” something theyare well on their wayto wherethose braveand skilled enough to Morethan 100 societies havealready achieving in less than 12 months. take on the 180-yardcarryoveraditch visited the coursethis year.“Theycome The most obvious changes in recent willfacejust ashortpitchinto the green. from allaround the region, but Manches- Malkins Bank’s signatureholeisthe wonderful parthree fifth. months arethe re-vamped and vastlyim- The par five16th is another beautyand ter,Liverpool, Warringtonand Stokeare proved clubhouse,whichopened last plans areinthe pipeline to create anew big catchment areas forus,”added Tony, take partinorganised competitions in the Crewe, and aspecial Gala Dinner. month, and are-numbering of the holes – Championship tee set back afurther 50 who playedonthe European Tour from afternoons.The week includes accommo- Formanyitwillbetheir first chance to the previous frontnine nowforming the yardsinto the hillside behind. 1973 to 1986. dationatthe nearby Ramada Encore, see the improvements at first hand. closingnine holes so that the new18th It’s easy to see howformer Ryder Cup This month the (formerly the ninth) is situated in front captain and US Masters winner Ian club launches its in- of the impressivenew bar and restaurant Woosnam was impressed with the set-up augural Gala Week facilitythat features aglass roof and ve- when he playedaspecial exhibition when players willre- MALKINS BANK GOLF CLUB randa. matchwith three-time European Tour ceivecoaching in the Betchton Road, MalkinsBank, Sandbach, CheshireCW114XN The frontnine,whichnow starts with winnerPeter Baker against Malkins Bank mornings and then www.malkinsbankgolfclub.co.uk

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We can cater for your company’sChristmas Party. Why not make an afternoon and evening of your party. For non-golfers we have a The tough fourth hole at Malkins Bank. shorter golf course which is 9holes and is played with plastic clubs and tennis balls. Then progress onto the range under the supervision of our team of golf pros. The golferscan enjoy 18 holes and then all meet up at night for agala evening with entertainment of your choice. Youcan even build your own day and evening. Accommodation available from £55 per room at Ramada Inn Hotel, Crewe. Acoach can be arranged to and from the hotel, which is three miles away. CHRISTMAS GOLFSOCIETY SPECIALS Package Whatthe package consistsof Price pp FIRST NOEL Tea/coffee, 18 holes, turkey &stuffing bap, roast potatoes £13.95 HOLLY&IVY Tea/coffee, bacon roll, 18 holes, turkey &stuffing bap, roast potatoes £16.25 SLEIGHBELL Tea/coffee, bacon roll, 18 holes, 2-course Christmas dinner £20.50 REINDEER Tea/coffee, small breakfast, 18 holes, 3-course Christmas dinner £23.50 Weekend supplement £3pp For more informatione-mail [email protected] orcall01270 765931 The parfive 16th is anothertricky hole. GolfersLocal October 2012 20 Forleagueupdates e-mail: [email protected] Fantasy Golf League2012

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1 SNOOKERLOOPY 5 ALAN NORWOOD 13090 101 MAX AND RUBY JHOLDEN 8935 201 HOLGATES HEROES 2 DAVID HOLGATE 7095 2 SLICK PUTTERS BARRYMOSS 13060 102 SNOOKER LOOPY 2 ALAN NORWOOD 8925 202 COULDHAVES JOE DOHERTY 7095 3 BRONCOEDLEFTY STEPHENDAVIES 12435 103 LOUGHILL DAVE BUCKLEY 8915 203 THE HAIRY FAIRIES JOE NELSON 7075 4 TIGER BICKS DAVE BICKERDYKE 11995 104 JONS BOYS THREE JOHNMYERS 8845 204 BROOKFIELD GC BOYS MICHAEL DENNISON 7050 5 DEMONPUTTERS ALAN ROBERTS 11555 105 RODGE’SALLSTARS BRYAN ROGERS 8830 205 2AND 1 LEO BONATI 7035 6 HERNIA BICKS DAVE BICKERDYKE 11530 106 RAYS PUTTERS RAYFILDES 8830 206 ROSYCHEEKS ALEX SEGAR 7035 7 PORTVETS 4 CLIVE HUGHES 11345 107 OWDRODGER MIKE FLINT 8805 207 PARK II ALFBRADBURN 7010 8 MAJOR SEABED IANWHITE 11300 108 SOCKET ROCKETS PAUL FORSTER 8760 208 SILVER FOX EILEEN DAVIES 6995 9 BRADMANRIDDUM CHARLIE BRADLEY 11290 109 SNAP HOOKERS2 SHAUNBOOTH 8725 209 WIDER CUP3 STEVE LEDDY 6975 10 SNOOKER LOOPY 3 ALAN NORWOOD 11230 110 LIFE MEMBER GEOFFREY BOOTT 8705 210 MOLD MAGIC DERECK BURNS 6960 11 THE FAME MONSTER KEN GOUGH 11225 111 SEABEDGOLF IAN WHITE 8665 211 BOOTTJUNIORNO.2 GARY BOOTT 6955 12 TIGER’STIGERS TREFOR PRYTHERCH 11160 112 SAM’S TEAM STEVE ROYLE 8665 212 POSTALPUTTERS VINCENTBENTON 6950 13 CYRIL’S 18TH TREE SHOT STEVE O’SHAUGHNESSY 11135 113 TEN4CLUBS ALAN CANTLAY 8650 213 BILLY’SOTHERS IAN BUCKLEY 6945 14 OLD LINKS WARRIORS 3 MARK THISTLETHWAITE 11105 114 IN THE SWING KEN CLOWES 8620 214 HOLGATES HUSTLERS SEAN HOLGATE 6920 15 GLORY RORY USA JOE FILDES 11105 115 “BE LUCKY” BOBTAYLOR 8545 215 SEABED SURREALISM IANWHITE 6920 16 SAINTS RUS(1) SIMON GANNON 11070 116 PLEASE PERFORM TIGER CHRIS ASHTON 8545 216 THE CAPTAINSTRIKES BACK DAVE KIRKWOOD 6920 17 SNOOKER LOOPY 1 ALAN NORWOOD 10990 117 ED MASTERS 2 GLYNN EDWARDS 8520 217 OLDLINKS WARRIORS 2 MARK THISTLETHWAITE 6910 18 SNOOKERLOOPY 4 ALAN NORWOOD 10925 118 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BRIANEDWARDS 8515 218 MACCA MARK MCALLISTER 6885 19 THREE OFF THE TEE DEIREES 10840 119 ELGC BAR CATHY PRICE 8490 219 RESCUE BIDDO IANCLARE 6880 20 SEABEDINSANITY IANWHITE 10830 120 MONTY’S GONNA DO IT!!! GRAHAMCOPELAND 8490 220 YOUNG GUNS AND OLD CANS BRIAN EDWARDS 6875 21 LIZZIE BOB BOB TAYLOR 10765 121 GRIFFBOYS ARFON GRIFFITHS 8460 221 SHARKS CHRIS DAVIES 6865 22 SPARDUN 1 GERARD MOORE 10725 122 HOLE IN ONE D.HOLLIN 8435 222 PONTIFFSPLUNDERERS KEITH POPE 6860 23 “LUKE AND HIS DISCIPLE” RUSSWILLIAMS 10700 123 ECCYPARK ANDREW DAVOCK 8435 223 ELEGANT DANCERS D.A.HOWARD 6840 24 GREG’S NO.1 PAUL GREGORY 10690 124 PATTY’S MOB GRAHAM PATTINSON 8435 224 WORLDWIDERS DEREK OLDFIELD 6815 25 TEAM BOBBY JONES JOHN S.ASPERY 10610 125 SPARDUN2 GERARD MOORE 8430 225 “SHEILAS WHEELS” RUSSWILLIAMS 6805 26 MURPHYS MATE DAVE GEE 10610 126 JEFF’S JUGGERNAUTS JEFF CORRY 8430 226 TEE 2GREEN BWILLIAMS 6800 27 BIG EASY87 LEE GROCOTT 10580 127 ODD BALL’S NEILBENNETT 8420 227 IS ELDRICK THERE? GWYNFOR JONES 6790 28 SIR PRIZING DAVID GANLEY 10555 128 RV THE TOPFIVE DAVID TUDOR 8415 228 STEGIL STEVE DAVIES 6785 29 BICKS BALLS DAVE BICKERDYKE 10540 129 CYRILSQUIRRELSNUTS CYRIL COOKE 8380 229 SEABED MUSIC IANWHITE 6770 30 THE EUROPEANS RAYDAVIES 10515 130 JACKO`S DREAM PHILJONES 8375 230 PEN NO.2 BRIAN THOMAS 6740 31 THE JESTERS LEE OLDFIELD 10445 131 PETES ELITE PETERHALL 8370 231 FIVE ANDFOUR ALWYN JONES 6735 32 FETTLERSALL STARS MARKREDFERN 10330 132 BIGHITTERS87 LEE GROCOTT 8370 232 DJ’S DREAM TEAM DEWI JONES 6730 33 SUPERWHITE ARMY PETER COPELAND 10330 133 POUND,POUND,POUND BRIAN EDWARDS 8360 233 YOURED DEVILS BRENDON RENNICKS 6685 34 SHANKALOT MATTY EDWARDS 10255 134 LEROYS SAUSAGES JAKE HOEY 8355 234 TARGETTING 22 PAUL UNDERWOOD 6675 35 ED MASTERS G.EDWARDS 10235 135 WOODS REBJORN! MIKE WORRALL 8350 235 FULLMONTY KEN MONTY 6675 36 WHICH IRON DEREK OLDFIELD 10205 136 DRIVE FORSHOW DARREN KNOP 8310 236 MADMAX10 FRANK TAYLOR 6660 37 ROGUES GALLERY CBLACKWELL 10165 137 IVOR SHANKERS GAVIN OLDFIELD 8300 237 AD OFF LID JAKE HOEY 6660 38 “MONDAY MOANERS” JOHN MCNAMARA 10160 138 HIP,HIP,GANG EDDIE SHIELDS 8295 238 SECONDTIMERS ISLWYNLUKE 6645 39 DOUBLE D PETERGREAVES 10120 139 LITTLE MO MAUREEN BURFORD 8240 239 MOMOREGOLF MAUREENJOYNSON 6630 40 SNAP HOOKERS1 SHAUNBOOTH 10075 140 WOODSISBACK ALAN PERCIVAL 8205 240 MILLERSMEN JOEMILLER 6630 41 LOL1 JOHN HOWARTH 10065 141 OW’MYBIG TOE LIAM CUTHBERT 8185 241 EARLYRISERS 1 LESJONES 6625 42 FLINT OLDBOYS1 DAVE BEALES 10065 142 WHEREDITGOAGAIN MICK MOSS 8140 242 WIDER CUP1 STEVELEDDY 6620 43 ROUGH BALLS NEILIVES 10050 143 FIVEFOR FOUR FORONE STEPHENDAVIES 8140 243 CLARKE’S BOYS J.D.CLARK 6570 44 KINDERGOOD TREFOR PRYTHERCH 10030 144 21 KEN GOUGH 8135 244 DEANOREF MIKE DEAN 6545 45 SPARDUN3 GERARD MOORE 9940 145 CLAREMONTS MIKE CAMPBELL 8130 245 HOLGATES HEROES 1 DAVID HOLGATE 6475 46 MONTHLYMEDDLER DWORSLEY 9935 146 BOOTT JUNIOR NO.4 GARY BOOTT 8130 246 HETEROSIS ALAN DUNDAS 6450 47 OLDLINKS WARRIORS 4 MARK THISTLETHWAITE 9890 147 PRENTON GOLF RANGE 2 DAVID BALL 8120 247 MADMINX JOANNE ASPERY 6430 48 PISTOL PACKERS MIKE CAMPBELL 9885 148 RAE RAE AND SASS PHILLIP CORKER 8100 248 BOOTTJUNIORNO.1 GARY BOOTT 6425 49 GEORDIE BOYS ALBERTBELL 9880 149 SUPERSTRIKE BRENDONRENNICKS 8060 249 JUSTMAGIC LEE ROBERTS 6420 50 STELLA MARIS JPMCCAFFREY 9835 150 WINNING SCOOP87 LEE GROCOTT 8040 250 HOLGATES HALFWITS SEAN HOLGATE 6400 51 SCANDA-EUROS BRIAN EDWARDS 9815 151 ROYS ROVERS ROYMARSH 8015 251 SENIORMOMENT RON SAVORT 6330 52 DENTONS TENDONS 1 MIKE DOOLEY 9800 152 MOTTYS MEGAPICKS BOB MOTTERSHEAD 7990 252 CLIFFSHOTSPURS CLIFF HOWES 6290 53 THE THISTLE KEN MONTY 9760 153 PARKYS TOPPUTTS GRAHAM PARKER 7960 253 ALVARO ROCKS SHEILABOWE 6275 54 OLD LINKS WARRIORS 1 MARK THISTLETHWAITE 9750 154 TAXI’S BOY’S ROB DAVIES 7920 254 WASTE OF AFIVER PAUL FORSTER 6275 55 STEAMYWINDOW1 MARK WINDOW 9740 155 TOMO +10 DEREK THOMPSON 7920 255 PORTVETS3 CLIVE HUGHES 6270 56 ROYS CHAMPS ROYMARSH 9725 156 (NO NAME) LUSHY LIPS 7915 256 ASHTON ACES SUSANBARLOW 6270 57 SHOOTER MCGAVIN 2 CHRIS ROBERTS 9720 157 GREG’S NO.2 PAUL GREGORY 7900 257 RAYS PUTTERS REVENGE RAYFILDES 6205 58 BELMONT BOYS GWYN ROBERTS 9685 158 WEDGEWORLD DEREKOLDFIELD 7860 258 PORT VETS 1 CLIVE HUGHES 6175 59 JESSICA`S BOYS ALAN NEWBOLD 9675 159 SCOOBY’S GANG JUDITH SHIELDS 7855 259 PARK ONE ALFBRADBURN 6160 60 ERICANEARN ERIC MORGAN 9625 160 SERGIO’S ARMY ALAN BIGGS 7840 260 BEN’S BOYO’S BEN BOWEN 6130 61 MEANMACHINE ROBERT WILLIAMS 9625 161 RYMER 1 JAMES RYMER 7840 261 YOUNG GUNS ALBERT BELL 6120 62 LEATHERWEDGE ABIGAILSUE 9625 162 L.A.LADS TOMATKINSON 7835 262 EARLY RISERS 2 LES JONES 6105 63 SNOWMAN MR WMANNING 9610 163 DUNKIESTOP JOLLIES DUNCANTEAL 7815 263 MERSEY SLICERS CLIFF CLINKARD 6085 64 SPURSBICKS DAVE BICKERDYKE 9600 164 NEO’SMATES D.A.HOWARD 7710 264 MATTS MEN MATT GREGORY 6045 65 TEAM:EATMYWOODS JOE FILDES 9560 165 LEYPUDS COLINBURGESS 7700 265 `SHORT IN TWO’ BERNIE VOLLER 6015 66 THREE LEGS OF MAN ROYCHRISTIAN 9560 166 MIKES MARVELS MIKE HALL 7695 266 MURPHYS MUCKER DAVE GEE 5970 67 RAIN MAN ERNIE BURFORD 9535 167 TOMMY TANKERS PAUL FORSTER 7680 267 MONET MARVELS RUSSDANIELS 5945 68 CARRICK CAROL BUCKLEY 9515 168 ALGY’S RESERVES ALAN KITE 7640 268 ALGY’S HEROES ALAN KITE 5915 69 THREE STOOGES TOMMY COOPER 9495 169 KING OF THE SWINGERS JED SKELTON 7625 269 PARK III ALF BRADBURN 5880 70 JONSBOYSTWO JOHN MYERS 9430 170 MURPHYS MOB DAVE GEE 7610 270 HOLGATES HEROES SEAN HOLGATE 5860 71 JONSBOYSONE JOHN MYERS 9405 171 LOTVALLEYRAIDERS BARRY WINFIELD 7600 271 BOOTTJUNIORNO.3 GARY BOOTT 5855 72 SCRATCHMASTERS MARK BROWN 9395 172 BARTY’SXI PAUL BARTON 7560 272 PNE MARK HUNT 5850 73 BEB BOB BOB TAYLOR 9395 173 DONALDS 87 LEE GROCOTT 7545 273 WILSON’S WARRIORS ROBERT WILKINSON 5840 74 MATRTINS BABES MARTIN EDWARDS 9395 174 EASETHE WHEEZE CHRIS HARGREAVES 7510 274 MASTER GEE GARETH BRADLEY 5825 75 R11’S KEVINMELAY 9380 175 ALAN TV ALAN DAVIES 7490 275 WE LUVHAPPY GOLF MORE TOMMY WYNNE 5825 76 LARRY,CURLY+MO TOMMY COOPER 9370 176 OLIVERS ARMY CATH WALSH 7485 77 THE PIT THINK TANK GRAHAM DIXON 9365 177 TEAM TUDOR DAVID TUDOR 7435 78 THIS IS THE LIFE KEN GOUGH 9365 178 ANGIE’SANGELS COLINJEPSON 7435 79 JOHNNY ONESKI JOHN FELTON 9330 179 LINKS GALORE ANNE WILLIAMS 7425 80 FIRST OR SECOND CHRIS ASHTON 9330 180 DKNY JOSHKEATLEY 7410 SEPTEMBER MANAGER OF THE MONTH 81 PURDIE ELEX SHAUN PURDIE 9310 181 GOLF OR THE SEABED IANWHITE 7405 82 BIG STEVE STEVE POWNELL 9280 182 GET IN THE HOLE! GRANT LITTLE 7405 JOE Fildes, from Ellesmere Port, has won the September 83 TAFFSONTOUR JOHN HUMPHREYS 9240 183 TEAM TILLY SHAUN PURDIE 7390 Manager of the Month award. He wins a £50 voucher to 84 QUAYRAIDERS CLIVE HUGHES 9235 184 BACK SPIN BOYS’ PETERROWLEY 7325 spend with league sponsors Scottsdale Golf. 85 BIG BANGER SAM COOPER 9225 185 LAWTONS LUGGERS MR SFLAWTON 7320 86 SEAMOREEUROS ALLAN PARKINSON 9205 186 LORD BERWYN`S MOB GRAHAM BUTCH-DAVIES 7310 The Eastham Lodge member scored a superb 2,540 points 87 BICKS GUNS DAVID BICKERDYKE 9195 187 FORE GRAHAM EVANS 7305 and is now up to 15th from 49th in the cumulative league, 88 SHROPSHIRE LAD JOHNAWILLIAMS 9195 188 FOLEY’S FOLLY DAVID IANFOLEY 7290 89 DIDSBURY DUDE CLIFF CLINKARD 9165 189 ANY CHANCE BRIAN EDWARDS 7270 which is now being led by Bidston member Alan Norwood. 90 SPARDUN 4 GERARD MOORE 9140 190 SAINTS RUS(2) SIMONGANNON 7265 91 HALLIES HEROES MIKE HALL 9135 191 SNOW KINGS JOHN FELTON 7260 WEEKLY UPDATES 92 PANCHOS PICKS PHIL SCOTT 9125 192 FOXHOLES IAN BALDWIN 7260 93 DR.BOB GRAHAM DIXON 9095 193 OVER THE RAINBOW MAURICE BERG 7230 If you’re not already on our list to receive weekly updates of 94 O.P.I. 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Sandiwayrollbackthe TYTHERINGTON PAIR MAKE yearsinBellCupfinal SANDIWAY Golf Club’s powerful and talented ladies team eventually overcame avaliant challengefrom HindleyHalltowin the coveted IT AFIRST FOR CHESHIRE MDLGA BellCup forthe first time since 1992. Played at Northenden, the home TYTHERINGTON’S Janet Ions and is contested by players with handicaps of club of MDLGA president Jean Jean Halligan areEngland’s Australian 21 and over andthe national finalists – Leveson, Sandiwaybuilt up an early Spoons champions–and the first part- who each represented oneofEngland 3-0 leadafter wins forEngland Vets nership from Cheshiretocapturethe tro- Golf ’s women’s regions –had come star BarbaraLaird, who is also the phy. through club and regional qualifying NorthernCounties champion, Jane The pair won atight tussle forthe rounds. Burke and Alison Hunt and al- Spoons at the national final at East Janet, whohas been playing golf only though Hindleyreduced the arrears Devon Golf Club. four years, has ahandicap of 26 –and had through Lynne Fagan, the Sandiway “Itwas very close,” said Janet. “Our been cut by twointhe run-up to the final success was secured by Denise Bur- playing partners were aheadofusall the –while Jean is a29handicapper. challwith a3&2 win over Karen wayand we pipped them on the last hole, The pair,who represented the North Buckels. wherewegot three points and theygot Region, closelyexamined the trophy to Sandiwayconceded the remaining one.” discovertheywerethe first winners from twomatches and were then readyto This is their biggest win in golf and, as Cheshire. celebrate in styleastheir lady cap- Jean said: “It’slovely.”Janet added: “It’s Theyscored 31 points on the scenic tain Elizabeth Paynereceived the great and abig shock, areal surprise!” and challenging clifftop course which Australian Spoons winners Janet Ions and Jean Halligan, with England Golf joint president Sue trophy from Jean Leveson. The Stablefordfoursomes competition features some very demanding greens. Johnson, centre,watched by the otherfinalists, back row.ImagebyLeaderboard Photography. LANCASHIRE LASSES LOSE FINAL BY HALF APOINT

LANCASHIREwent agonisingly by half apoint in atense finale,and had of the younger members who we have up both teams had3½points from the close to winning their second English to settle forsecond place. brought into the team. week’s fivematches and when it came Women’s CountyFinals in three years Countycaptain ValMoran said: “Itwas allveryclose and veryexciting to the countback of game points, in- at East Devon. “While the team aredisappointed we and that’s the virtueofthe points system cluding halvedgames, Essexhad Theylost on countback to Essex, areveryproud of their performance and –but it’s very nerve wracking!” amassed 26½, while Lancashirehad Sandiway ladies celebratetheir Bell Cup the team theybeat in the final round, we’vebeen delighted by the playofsome When the final scores were totalled 26. victoryatNorthenden last month. Send your stories to: [email protected] 23 GolfersLocal October 2012 Ladies News BRONTE STARS AT HOYLAKE

THE RicohWomen’s British Open at BY GEOFF GARNETT Royal Liverpool saw the world’stop lady golfers having to showtheir adaptability, Bronte said: “Itwas an amazing expe- courageand endurance as well as their rience and it reinforced my dreams of natural talent as theybattled with the being aprofessional golfer. worst of the elements that this so-called “I met so manyamazing people over summer has provided us with. the week who Ihavealwayslooked up to But oneofthe shining lights from our as professional golfers and aspired to be regionwas 17-year-old amateur Bronte like. LawfromBramhallwho brought great “And to be able to be in their company credit to herself with asuperbperform- and talk to them was just incredible. ance that saw her finish in averycred- “I first went to watchthe Women’s itable 33rdspot with rounds of 75, 71, 77 British Open at Royal Lytham when An- and 77 to see her leavemanyofthe nika Sorenstam won and since then I world’stop players in her wake. havedreamed of playing in the event and Bronte has already enjoyedsuccess in being aprofessional golfer. 2012 with the highlights being apartof “Itshows that if youworkhardyou will the GB and ICurtis Cup team, who won achieve your dreams and Ican’t wait to the trophy forthe first time in 16 years, startmywinter programme to getready and selectionfor the European Junior fornext year and to improveinall areas to Ryder Cup team. keep striving to be the best Ican. Shewas the top amateur qualifier at “Myplan forRoyal Liverpool was to Caldy to earnher slot in the final ‘major’ havemyshortgame at its best as Iknew and morethan justified herself. that Icould not matchthe top players for BronteLaw tees off on the final hole at Royal Liverpool. INSET: Emily Taylor also in action watched by playing partnerLaura Davies. Bronte was delighted to be drawn with distance,and the extraworkIput into twoofthe game’s legends in Julie Inkster this partofmygame certainlypaid divi- pleasuretoplaywith them.” missed the cut by twoshots after rounds Carlota Cigande fortwo rounds. and Carin Kochfor the first tworounds dends. Another local playerenjoying the ex- of 75 and 76 but, like Bronte,enjoyedthe Royal Birkdale’s FlorentynaParkerfin- and was not overawed by theirpresence “Julie and Carin were both very perience was English U18 champion experience of playing alongside Ladies ished in 55th to earn€7,430.88 after and indeed gained inspirationfromthem. friendly and helpful and it was areal EmilyTaylor,fromHillside who just European Tour legend LauraDavies and rounds of 77, 72, 76 and 81. GolfersLocal October 2012 24 Send your stories to: [email protected] Ladies News

Premierperformance BOULDEN TOPS fromPortalpair DELAMERE Forest Golf Club pro- vided its usual excellent stagefor the last ‘major’competition in the Cheshireladies 2012 calendar as a MERIT AGAIN qualityfield battled it out over three days in the foursomes matchplayfor- mat forthe coveted Doris Chambers AMY Boulden has retained the Welsh BY TREVOR PEAKE Cup. order of merit title overtaking her inter- The winners were Portal Premier national team-mate Becky Harries when the CurtisCup at NairninScotland in AmyBoulden with the OrderofMerit trophy. duo Louise Johnson and Nova she finished runner-up in the British June,also qualified forthe Ricoh Cauwells-Wigan who beat Vale Open StrokeplayChampionship at Women’s British Open at Royal Liver- land on acountback in the Women’s Boulden wontwo and halvedone of Royal Abbey’sSharon Healey and ShandonParkinBelfast, the final quali- pool last month. Home Internationals in Corklast month. her singles while with Harries she lost SueGoddardinawell-contested fying event of the season. Shemissed the cut after tworounds Wales beat Scotland 6-3 on dayone, twoand won oneofthe foursomes. final. Boulden, from Conwy, finished with but canlookbackonasuccessful season while England whitewashed Ireland 9-0. Williams won twoand lost oneofher The Portal pair beat Dunham For- 1,050 points. Haverfordwest’s Harries to- whichsaw her win the Helen Holm Then Wales beat Ireland 6-3 on daytwo, singles and, partnered by Katie Bradbury est’s Angie Shaw-Davidson and Pat talled 1,014, with Katherine O’Connor, Scottish StrokeplayChampionship and while England beat Scotland 5-4. On the from CottrellParkinCardiff won two Dee 5&3 in the semi final and from TadmartonHeath in Oxfordshirea the Welsh Close Championship,beating thirdday Wales and England finished and halvedone in the foursomes. Healeyand Goddardnarrowlybeat distant thirdon401 and Wrexham’s Harries in the final. levelbut England won thanks to their Boulden and Williams havealso been Alison Grant and Annette Stroud, of Chloe Williams fourth on 352. Boulden and Williams were in the crushing of Ireland, who won their final named in the Welsh National Perform- Ringwayonthe last hole in the other Boulden, 19, who helped GB&I win Welsh team that narrowly lost to Eng- matchagainst Scotland 5-4. ance Squadfor 2012-13. semi. TRIUMPH FOR VICARS CROSS

VICARSCross ladies havebeen turned to their home club to celebrate crowned Cheshire ATeam champions their success theyweremet by celebri- after beating Warrington in the final at ties including former sportsmen Frank Wallasey. Worthington, Willie Thorne,Dennis The Chester-based club wonatense Taylor,Alan Kennedy,Lee Sharpe and contest 4-3 in the East vWest Cheshire actor Vince Earle,who hadbeen tak- Winners Louise Johnson and Nova Cauwells-Wigan showofftheir trophy Shield Finals. ing partinacharityevent at Vicars with Cheshirecaptain HilaryMcNeil and The victorious Vicars Cross ATeam with their trophies on the 18th at Wallasey. When the triumphant ladies re- Cross on the same day. countypresident Sue Graveley.

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Danny’satthedouble

Knowyourrules with... THE Manchester Alliance kicked KRIS IS UP off the newwinter season with aBet- terballStablefordatFairfield. The event was sponsored by An- PETER drew MurrayGolf Ltd and former European Tour playerand nowEu- FOR THE JOB ropean Senior Tour playerAndrew Murraywas also in the field. TURNER His first job as acourse designer BY GEOFF GARNETT with more than 60,000 members. was to re-designthe newholes at OurShropshire-based English Golf Union referee “Therehas been abig increase in pro- Fairfield acouple of years agoand he THE Manchester and District Golf Al- fessional participationinthe last two was able to enjoyhis completed proj- with his latest rules questions to test your knowledge. liance began its hectic winter seasonwith years with about 40 taking partinthe ect by coming thirdinthe Pro-Am aBetterballStablefordatFairfield (see weeklywinter competitions including big section partnering Fairfield presi- Question 1: As aresult of badweather BeforeJohnplays his next stroke panel storyonthe right forafullreport). names suchasPhil Archer,Andrew Mur- dent Paul McKee to 43 points. the course was closed when players David advises John that he has in- Leading the Alliance,whichisthe rayand Peter Barber.” But the star of the daywas Dids- playing amatchhad completed the curredapenaltyand David replaced biggest in the country, forthe next 12 Throughout the winter months the bury’sEuroPro playerDanny 10th hole.Theplayers started at the his ball. John claims the hole.What is months is Ashton-on-Merseypro Kris weeklycompetitions contribute to the Wardropwho was aclear leader in first hole.Thematchmust be re- the correct procedure? Andrewswho succeeds Alliancetreasurer professional Order of Merit and the am- the individual prosection with 40 started on the 11th tee.TrueorFalse? a) John’s claim is validand Davidloses VinnyDoyle as captain. ateur Order of Merit and thereisalso a points, three clear of HartCom- the hole The Alliance rotates its captain’s role 36-hole strokeplaycompetitionand asin- mon’s SteveParry.Dannyfound an Question 2: Aplayer’sballlies on a b) David is penalised one strokeand between amateur and professional in suc- gles knockout and it culminates in Presi- excellent partner in Fairfield’s David bank within the margins of awater the hole is to be playedout cessiveyears and Kris followsonfrom dent’s DayatBramhallnext May. Heathcote whose work on the club’s hazard. The playerdecides to playher c) David is penalised twostrokes and MarkSmith (Stamford) who enjoyeda The Alliance also runs Inter-Club green staff gave him aspecial insight next strokefromwithin the water haz- the hole is to be playedout great year in chargeduring 2010-11. knockouts during the summer. into the greens and helped the pair ard, but in so doing touches with her Thereisastrongconnectionbetween Kris added: “Theweeklyevents are to atop Pro-Am score of 45 points, club grass growing in the hazard, but Question 5: In astrokeplayevent Bill the twoprosastheyboth began as juniors open to allmembers of affiliated clubs twoclear of Brookdale’s Tony Cup- does not ground her club.Thereisno plays his tee shot into an area of deep at Fairfieldwith Kris going on to be assis- and details of howtoenter areonthe pello and Paul Wood, who edged out penaltyineither matchplayorstroke- rough. He goes forwardand searches tant to Fairfield proSteve Pownell, who website www.mdga.org.uk. Murrayand McKee on acardplay- play. True or False? briefly forthe ball, but realises he may has also been Alliance captain. “What manygolfers do notrealise is off. havedifficultyfinding it. He tells his Kris said: “Itisagreat honour to be that the Alliance is runentirelybyvolun- In the Am-Am section it was a Question 3: In astrokeplayevent a marker he is returning to the tee to captain of suchahugeand well-respected teers. close contest with Crompton and stoneissolidly embedded in the put- playaprovisional ball. Billplays an- golf organisationand Iwillcertainly “Itisnot acommercial enterprise and Royton duo Steven Moores and Jor- ting green and lying on aplayer’sline other ballfromthe tee and as he leaves enjoybeginning the actionatmyold just provides top class golf forahuge dan Flint winning acountback on 42 of putt. The playerremovesthe stone the tee he is told by his marker his stamping ground at Fairfield. numberofgolfers within a35-mile radius points from homeduo TimWalker beforeplaying his stroke. What’s the original ballhas been found within “TheAlliance has gonefromstrength of Manchester Town Hall. and StewartProffitt. penalty? fiveminutesofthe search beginning. to strength and joining forthe newsea- “Themotto of the Alliance is ‘Friend- The prizelist was completed by a) No penaltyasastone is loose im- Billabandons the second balland con- sonare Stockportand Portal Premier to ship through golf ’and Iwillcertainlybe Marcus Corfield and Jon Grimes, pediment tinues playwith his original ball. He take our membership to around 110 clubs trying to live up to that forthe next year.” from HartCommon with 41 points. b) One stroke completed the hole and teed off at the c) Twostrokes next.The Committee is advised of this situation when Billcompletes his Question 4: David and John areplay- round. What decision should the NORTH WALES ALLIANCE ROUND-UP ing amatch. On the 15th hole David’s Committee make? balllies on the apron of the green a) Bill’sscorewith his original ball MARKSheppardwon the individual on 38 points with host club pair Alex with 37 points, three aheadofRhos- some six inches off the putting surface. counts forhis score prizeand the Pro-Am when the North Rowland and Charles Nevitte. on-Sea’s LeeHarpin and Alan Sifleet. David marks his balland picks it up b) Billispenalised twostrokes forthe Wales Professional Alliance began its Three pairs finished with 41 points in John BullockofLlanfairfechan and and immediatelyrealises that he fourth hole autumn season at Hawarden. the Am-Am, Ken Hines from Williams wonthe Am-Am with 38. should not havelifted his ballinplay. c) Billisdisqualified The Darland Golf proscored 37 Padeswood &Buckleyand BarryHaigh Sheppardhit the heights again at points to beat BullBay amateur An- from Mold winning on acountback. 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THE JONESES GIVE A Greenside with... MIKE MASTERCLASS DAVIE ALEX and NickyJones havewritten an- other chapter in Hawkstone Park’s ever impressivehistorybookbybecoming the Thismonthour HazelGrove GC head greenkeeper first husband and wifetowin the club’s considers what happens after the ‘summer’ comes. coveted Masters titles! After the first round on the Hawk- WE AREnow past the end of the ‘sum- wants their ownneeds catered forthe stone Course Alex was handilyplaced mer’playing season, whichasstated in greenkeeper is forced to make the deci- with anett 72, fiveshots behind leader manyprevious articles, has been atotal sions forthem with protection of the Charles Pye, but on the second round his washout this year. course being apriority, howeverif solid nett 70 was good enough to clinch Manyofushaveexperienced some golfers observe afew points of courtesy the trophy and the winner’s green jacket form of depression during this time and the course willremain open on occa- by four shots from onehandicapper, this has exaggerated the negativecom- sions as the greenkeeper willobserve RowlyJones, who hadthe consolationof ments that haveoften accompanied this the help being given. winning the SimpsonScratchSalverwith period. Such observations as, the use of agross of 148 over the 36 holes. The common statement that canbe paths wheneveravailable,not climbing Nicky’svictorywas secured with a heardinmanygolf club carparks is over the fenceswhichprotectareas of leading nett 71 followedbyanett 80 for ‘thank goodness it willsoon be winter’, the course,observing notices and paint atotal of 151, 10 shots aheadofrunner- unfortunatelythis Ifeel couldbeawish lines on the course to aid in reducing up Sheila Parker. that is alittle premature. muddy areas, avoiding areas susceptible Alex spent 24 years in the Armed The hope that September would to churning up rather than standing in Alexand Nicky Jones arethe double Hawkstone Masterschampions. bring an ‘Indian Summer’has not ma- them. Forces beforetaking up golf at Hawk- terialised and the ground has remained Wheneverpossible carryahalf set of stone fiveyears agoand followinghis vic- joined the forces when she was 17 and and runtheir owndefence industrycon- in asaturated state, this if anything,can clubs rather than dragging heavy trol- toryplays off ahandicap of 14. travelled alloverthe worldbeforesettling sultancybusiness from their home in onlyget worse as the ground willsoon leys and not using electrictrolleysor Nicky, who only tookupgolf three in 2006. Wem. Nickyalso teaches netballatthe onlyrelyonland drainage. ride on buggies when weather and years agoand plays off ahandicap of 27, The pair havebeen married for20years local Thomas Adams School. Through the summer the grass and ground conditions dictate. trees haveagreat capacity in the uptake These arejust afew suggestions that of water during transpiration and this, if observedhelp the course tolerate the coupled with evaporation, also aids in winter traffic. Perhaps in times of poor FIRST CLUB TROPHY WIN FOR NORTHENDEN the drainageofland being quicker. conditions three club comps could be The fact the evaporation and transpi- playedorevenagreensome format NORTHENDENGolf Club have new Mike Smith and SteveHall, of Sale, ration is nowreducing as the trees shed could be introduced to reduce wear on heroes in FrancoMartinelli and Chris who wonagolf break with QHotels. their leaves and the growing season the course. Harrison as theyput their club’s name Next in, and winning around for draws to aclose means the land willre- The closed course is neverapopular on the coveted WGTBInter Club Tro- four at Marriott BreadsallPriory, were main wetlonger.This willaffect the decision but is one that sometimes is phyatCheadlefor the first time in the Cheadlecaptain Don Milligan and winter golfing season and it could in- inevitable.Theold statement of ‘that 23 years it has been played. MickHolmes with 40 points. fringeonthe day-to-day runningofthe youcan please some people some of the The pair baggedthemselveshotel and The prizelist was completed by golf course. time but not everyone allofthe time’ golf vouchers from the TenerifeGolf Stamford’sDaveBriddon and Glyn No greenkeeper enjoyshavingtoput does not it would appear ring true in Tourism Board, who sponsored the Andrew who wonaround forfour at up the dreaded ‘course closed’sign, but golf,for the greenkeeper it is morea event, with Chris’sbirdie twoonthe De Vere MottramHallastheir 39 this wintercouldsee the highest closure case of ‘you can’tpleasesome golfers but 18th hole giving them awinning score points edged out Cheadle’sJackWa- rate formanyyears. youcan certainlyupset them all’! of 42 points. ters and Colin May, who received This is onlydone during times of ex- Finally,this year,according to the Franco Martinelli and Chris Harrison with Cheadle captain DonMilligan. Theyovertookreigning champions vouchers forScottsdale Golf. treme conditionsand forthe protection statistics, has been the wettest for100 of the course and also in the current years and is approaching the wettest safetymarket, the protection of the summer since records began. golfing public. These being the facts Ioffermycom- Acourse will, in theory, be more pliments to my colleagues who fre- WHITE ROSE PAIR SECURE ALGARVETRIP likelytoclose during December and quentlyfeel down from the derogatory Januarythan the months of February comments of this year and suggest that; YORKSHIREMEN Malcolm Crowson and March,evenifthe conditions ap- Yesthe summerhas been so disappoint- and Colin Peacewon atriptothe Algarve peared to be identical.This is due to the ing,yet we havemanaged to prepareour when theyran out winnersatthe WGTB fact the recovery rate in February and courses to be able to host allcompeti- Days Outfinale at ablusteryDeVere Marchislikelytobequicker as one tions, limited the closuretoamini- Mottram Hall. would hope that spring was just round mum, prepared greens that haveplayed SteveMcDermott and TerryDal- the corner. allsummer and done this in the worst limoreleadfor alongtime after winning Thereare manythings golfers cando possible conditions, could this then be acountback over playing partnersMike to assist the greenkeeper in making the our finest achievement rather than the and Peter Burgess, but theywerepipped decision as to close or not. depressing spin that is frequentlybe- by the Willow Valley duo who chipped in If the golfer is too selfish and only stowedonus? forabirdie on the 18th to take their score to awinning 42 points. McDermott and Dallimorehad the Sociietty Gollff iin Cheshiire doesn’’tt consolationofwinning astayand play gett any betttter tthan tthiis!! break at Marriott WorsleyPark. The Burgess brothers won astayand playbreak at De Vere OultonParkas Dr Alister MacKenzie-designed course, theytopped the dayprize list and Terry Winners Malcolm Crowson and Colin Peacewith event sponsor PeterWalsh, centre. no temporary greens, achallenging EARLY BIRDIE Chaplinand TerryRathbone made their parkland course with water. SOCIETY OFFERS trip from NorthWales worthwhile as round forfour at Marriott BreadsallPri- theyposted 40 points to boost their score • Limited number of memberships in all categories available now. 2012 Corporate &Large theywon around forfour at De Vere orywhile Cheadlecaptain DonMilligan forfour rounds to 164 points and win a • No joining fee. 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GolfersLocal October 2012 28 Send your charity stories to: [email protected] CharityNews

ChrysalisTrust boost StKentigernHospice benefitsfromgiving THE NorthWalesChrysalis Trust held its annual Am-Am at Mold last FAIRHAVEN SUCCESS NorthWalesgolfers month, when £1,600 was raised. Winners of the event were Rob Drillsma,TonyMoore, Pete Hodson TWENTY-nine teams teed-off in and JimYoung with 84 points. Next the 2012StKentigernHospice Golf in were Ian Wadcock, Michael FOR FUNDRAISERS Tournament at Abergele last month, Pritchard, Graham Evans and Nick raising £6,608 along the way. Taylor with 82 points. Another point The latest fundraising effort further back were Alan Jones, Terry means that over the last four years Withington, David Evans and this tournament at Abergele has John Hargreaves. raised in excess of £24,500. The overallwinners were ‘Rob’s Four’comprising ofTerryWilliams, Rob Jones, Jamie Barrieand Gary Forkings with 91 points. Second place with 89 points was ‘What’s Up Doc’and in third, also on 89, were ‘TheVisionaries’. The hospice’s fundraising man- ager Jackie Jefferysaid:“Thegolfing communitythroughout Den- Rob Drillsma, centre,atMoldwith lady bighshire, Flintshireand Conwy captain Kate Faulkner, captain John Scott and Chrysalis trustees Adrian Barsbyand again generouslygavetothe hospice Dave Ashworth. enabling us to continue providing specialist palliativecaretopatients and supportfor their family, friends GolfathonforSandra and carers. “A special thanks must go to all ASHTON-under-Lyneladycaptain the local businesses that havesup- SandraQualters completed aGol- ported this event, plus allthe volun- fathon to raise funds forthe Willow teersonthe dayand individuals who Wood Hospice, inTameside andThe donated prizes forthe auction and of Christie Hospital. course allthe managementteam and At Fairhaven (L-R) aretreasurer Sandy Morris, RGAC Men’s captain John Allott, Fairhaven Ladies’ captain Susan Mills and former Manchester generous members of Abergele Golf The sevenhandicapper began the United goalkeeper Alex Stepney. gruelling challengeatdawn and Club.” Sheadded:“Thegolfers really ap- completed six rounds in less than 15 AFORMER European Cup winner Stepneysaid: “This group does some 11 years, through regular events, it has preciated the refreshments provided hours. ‘swapped sides’ and presented trophies to fantastic work forthis great cause,Iam raised thousands of much-needed pounds on the 10th green courtesy of Lynne the winners at the second annual Beaver- delighted to be able to help them in forthe charity. Pritchard, from Departure Lounge, brooks Golf Day, organised by Rosemere whateverwaysIcan.” Keith explained: “One of the main Abergele.” Golfers Against Cancer (RGAC), at Former European Tour golfer and now aims of RGAC is to promote Rosemere Fairhaven. RGAC patron,Paul Eales,also joined the to officials at golf clubs around Lan- Having competed earlier in the day, ex- teams of four in the competition, which cashire. We aregreatlyindebted to Brian Manchester United goalkeeper Alex culminated in aglittering presentation Tauber and officials at Fairhaven and, of Stepney, akey playerintheir 1968 Euro- dinner,charityauctionand raffle. course,Beaverbrooks fortheir invaluable pean triumph, and akeen ‘charitygolfer,’ The evening was hosted by popular co- sponsorship and co-operation. Through tookcentrestageatthe presentationin median and entertainer Norman Prince, everyone pulling together,this event has the evening. whoisalso apatron of RosemereGolfers raised atremendous sum forRosemere SandraQualtersinaction during her RGAC exist solelytoworkand playin and included an audience with fellow co- and helped to increase the charity’sprofile marathon six rounds. order to raise funds forthe Rosemere median and Blackpool favourite,Terry in the Fylde area.” Cancer Foundation, based at Royal Pre- Cotta. Plans arealready in hand forthe third stonHospital. The Beaverbrooks Golf RGAC was founded in 2001 by Ley- RGAC Beaverbrooks Golf Dayat AtAbergeleafter last month’s charityevent Reaseheathraffle Dayatthe prestigious Lytham course was land golfer Keith McIntosh, who wanted Fairhaven in 2013. are(L-R):TerryWilliams, Rob Jones, their second major event on the Fylde to combine his love of the sportwith sup- Formoredetails on next year’s event, Trefor Jones (chairman of the hospice), Jamie Barrieand GaryForkings. REASEHEATHGolf Club cele- coast. portfor the RosemereFoundation. Over call Keith McIntosh on 01772 462685. brated its 25th anniversarywith a nine-hole Texas Scramble. Fifty-two players tookpartatthe Nantwichclub with 75 attending the BRAMALL PARK AM-AM RAISES £11,000FOR ST ANN’S hog roast afterwards. Localsinger David Chesworth provided the entertainment and a BY ALAN SIMMONS raffle raised£113, whichwas added to club captain Tony Stockton’s BRAMALLParkGolf Club’s Alan nominated charity-CysticFibrosis. Preston and his enthusiastic team of Last year’s captain, EdwardJack- fundraisers haveonce again pulled son, presented his charitycheque for out allthe stops to provide their £800 to representatives of Cancer favoured charity, St Ann’s Hospice, Pictured (L-R) are Research UK. with acheque for£11,000fromanan- PatTait, Alan nual Am-Am event held at the club Preston, lady captain Janet last month. Evans, vice- With 43 teams the event was always captain Mike going to produce some excellent scor- Flitt, St Ann’s Hospice’sSarah ingdespite the difficult weather con- Bennett, Nick ditions and inevitablyacardplay-off Crosswaite, would be required to decide the out- president Russell Daggand lady come as Andrew Curwenand histeam vice-captain Sue tookfirst prizewith 84 points. Gardiner. Receiving the cheque on behalf of Last year’s Reaseheath captain, Edward the St Ann’s was community Golf Club has donated morethan ects,whichare of great benefit in pro- early 1970’s, has provided aunique Jackson, presents his charitycheque to fundraiser SarahBennett, who said: £100,000, making it possible to do so viding the care at our facility.” service to both its patients and their David and LesleyRowlands, from Cancer “Overthe last fewyears BramallPark manyinteresting and additional proj- The hospice,whichfirst opened in the families during difficult times. Research UK. Send your charity stories to: [email protected] 29 GolfersLocal October 2012 CharityNews

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BURY Golf Club hosted acharity HELSBYCELEBRATE golf dayorganised by firecrews from Whitefield Fire Station last month. Twocharities were chosen as the beneficiaries –Redeeming Our Communities and the fire-fighters’ owncharity. 30THWHEELCHAIR The event saw morethan 80 golfers competing forprizes, which included anew carfor ahole-in-one HelsbyGolfClub captain RayFeldwick, lady on the first hole.Competitors were captain Gill Hancock, PeterAlliss and the also treated to refreshments on ar- wheelchair recipients. ANNIVERSARY rival, entertainment on the first tee provided by Alan Firth, refresh- HELSBY Golf Club welcomed twospe- the National Wheelchair Games. This ment officer forspecial and mainstream Alliss, ‘the Voice of Golf ’, congratu- ments half wayround the course of- cial guests to mark30yearsoffundraising was followedbywheelchair rugbywhere schools. Twodaysaweek, he teaches at lated Helsby Golf Club on the amazing feredbythe Salvation Army and a forits PoweredWheelchair Appeal. he captained the GB team at twoWorld Chesnut Lodge, the local special school work theyhavedonetoraise the funds to selection of prizes at the end of play TV golf commentator Peter Alliss and Championship finals and at the 1996At- in Widnes whereheencourages the chil- donate morethan 300 poweredwheel- valued at morethan £2,000. MarkEccleston, who won asilvermedal lanta Paralympics. dren to participate in wheelchair sports. chairstolocal childrenwith special needs. Crew Commander Paul Brunt, in the tennis doubles at the 2004 Para- He then neededanewchallenge and He also runs after school clubs forthe He explained that Helsbyisthe most from Whitefield Fire Station’s Red lympics in Athens, were on hand to pres- tookupwheelchair tennis at whichhe children forfootballand other sports.The successful member of his crusade to im- Watch, said: “Weraised £1,200 ent three morechairs to young girls from won sevennational titles and was the first Wheelchair Appeal has donated anum- provethe qualityoflifeofyoungsters whichwillbeshared between both the Lancashireand Staffordshire. British playertobecome number onein ber of chairs to children at the school over bornwith disabilities. beneficiaries. Ecclestondelivered an inspirational the world. the last 30 years and Markexplained the The evening was agreat success and “Weare already looking at arrang- speech about howheovercamehis dis- He is nowpassing on his enthusiasm lifechanging difference that achair raised in excess of £2,500, whichwillgo ing another CharityGolf Dayfor abilitiesand represented his countryat forsporttothe children in the Halton makes to them giving them independence towards the next poweredwheelchair for 2013, when we would hope to raise wheelchair table tennis and won gold at area whereheisdisabilitysports develop- and self confidence. adeserving youngster. much more,”added Paul. MILE END SHOWTHEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT

AT ITSrecent CharitySponsors’ Day ceeds this year being divided equally be- Paul Eke and RichardMeyer. event, Mile End Golf Club attracted 21 tween local charityHope House Chil- Mile End proprietor Richard teams from far and wide to contest for drens’ Hospices and the national Marie Thompson said: “Sofar this year more this year’s honours. Curie Cancer Care. than £7,000 has been raised by the club It is the thirdsuchevent at the The winning team comprised Mile and its members and we arehappyto The winning team with Mile End’s captain. Shropshire-based club,with allpro- End members Keith Evans, Angela and supporttwo very worthy causes.” Ateam photofromthe firefightersgolfday at Burylast month.

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THE Manchester Advertising Golf So- BY GEOFF GARNETT gramme of events at some of the best ciety(MAGS) is enjoying the celebration courses in the area. of its 50th anniversarythis year and they convene severaltimes ayear to playgolf, “A very special captain has been ap- hadaterrific Captain’s DayatDisley Golf catchupold friends and colleagues and pointed to leadthe societythis year in Club last month. discuss business at the 19th hole. Derek Mee,who joined MAGS in 1963 MAGS long-serving secretaryMonty “Manyleading luminaries of our in- and has playedevery year since then. Milner (Northenden) said: “MAGShas dustrypast and present haveenjoyed “Derek was captain in 1973 and is our been in existence since 1962 and is oneof membership of the society. longest serving continuous playing mem- the oldest golf societies in the UK. “Celebrating 50 years as an activegolf ber –atremendous feat in itself. DerekMee,left, and MontyMilner. “Membersofthe societyare allfrom societywith nearly 100 members is no “Hewas made alifemember at Disley advertising and allied industries based in mean feat these days and to markthe oc- wherehealso celebrates 50 years of mem- tain’s DayatDisleywas ahugesuccess “Thewinnerwas David Boltonwith36 and around the Manchester area and we casionwehaveenjoyedanexcitingpro- bership this year and his MAGS Cap- with morethan 40 members in the field. points, onemorethan Eddie Wright.” HOME ADVANTAGEHELPS JIM TO VICTORYATWORSLEY

JIM Gilliland used his local knowledge the previous event at Wallasey. Jennifer Shaw,the manager/secretary once again showedthe generosityof to win the Greater Manchester Cham- Matt Watts, from LowriBeck, recov- of the society, said: “Marriott Worsley our members.” ber of Commerce Golf Society’sSep- ered from ameagre 13 points on the has been morethan kind to us this year, The societyisnow preparing forits Pictured (L-R) at Marriott Worsleyare Bob Wagner (thirdplace), Matt Watts (runner- tember meeting at his homeclub front nine to stormbackin26points to offering special deals to regular society traditional end-of-season flourish at up), Jim Gilliland (winner), Christin Kin- Marriott WorsleyPark. securesecond spot. Bob Wagner (DPG players to playthe course and kindly do- Sandiwaythis month. caid (sponsor) and Michael Sweeney(society The 12-handicapper fired asuperb40 Plc) was thirdwith 37 points. nating aprize of dinner fortwo at the “Following ashotgun start, our an- captain 2012). Stablefordpoints in blusteryconditions Facilities management experts Panad hotel’s restaurant forthis event. nual prizepresentation willtake place Formoreinformation or to book aplace at to make it awinning double forhis com- Site Services were sponsors and their “This gift wasusedtoboostour col- as well as the introduction of our new Sandiway,visit panyPSL Print Management after representativeJim Atherton tookfourth lection on the dayto£218 forthe cap- captain and vice-captain forthe 2013 www.gmccgolfsandiway2012.eventbrite.co.uk business partner Brian Eyre hadwon position with 36 points. tain’s charityofBolton Hospice,which season,”added Jennifer. Send your stories to: [email protected] 31 GolfersLocal October 2012 Seniors News

Hurlstonseniorstarsin S&H gain revenge Southof France SHROPSHIRE&Herefordshire RED ROSE SENIORS seniors’ team gained amodicum of revengeintheir matchagainst Not- tinghamshire, with astunning14-4 win at The Wrekin. Nottinghamshire, who narrowly REACH ENGLISH FINAL wonthe rain affected Midlands Team Championships from S&H at Aston Woods in August, fielded a team that contained fiveoftheir six winning team members. After the morning Greensomes S&H were leading 4-2. Howeverin the afternoon fourballs theyshowed their true class with astunning 5-1 thrashing of their rivals. In aside Bill Kirkland after his round in the South of France. containing fiveofthis year’s rookies, S&H came out of the blocks quickly, with the combination of captain BILL Kirkland, afirst year member Andy Robinson and Geoff Moor at Hurlston Hallcame second overall leading the waywith a5&4 win in in the St Endreol Seniors Open in the top match. This was followed by the VAR, South of France,whilst on an even moreconvincing victoryby holidaylast month. Paul McGarryandTony Harropwho The 28-handicapper scored 38 Sta- wontheir encounter 6&5. blefordpoints was one point behind Pictured (L-R) areGlyn Rees, Jeremy Morgan, StuartFawcett (non-playing captain), StewartKing,RobertFox,Mike Gray and TerryBrown. Captain Robinson said: “This was the overallwinner,but posted awin- an excellent performance by the ning total in the second division for BY DAVID BIRTILL whole team. Notonlydid we win, but higher handicappers. LANCASHIRE reached this month’s who willattempt to win the national title English Seniors’CountyChampionship forthe first time at Durham club we did it in aconvincing stylewith Billwon aplaying place at another considerable margins of victoryin South of France course –Barbaroux. Finals after aclose encounter in the Conditions were tough on abreezy, HeworthonOctober 9-11. northernregional qualifier at Heswall. damp dayevidenced by the scoring with Andwith four-time winners Kent fail- four of the fiveafternoon games. The outcome was far from certain until Cheshire’sDaveNelsonposting atwo- ing to qualify,theywillfancytheir “I am convinced hadthe weather Readers’ Competition winner Yorkshire’slast man, BarryDowning, round total of 146, the day’sbest by seven chances. notreduced the recent Midlands three putted the final hole to end his shots, and only fiveplayers managed to Meanwhile,Lancashireretained the Team Championship to just nine The winner of last month’s Bull Bay GC side’s hopes then Cheshire’sPhil Slater break 155. NorthernCounties Seniors’ League holes that our playover18holes competition was Derek Wilcox (Bolton). follow him in with asix when afour LancashirewererepresentedbyGlyn crown, maintaining their 100 per cent would haveseen us go forwardtothe He wins agame of golf for 10 at North would havesunk the Red Rose men on Rees, StewartKing,Mike Gray,Jeremy recordwhen theydefeated Cheshireby English Seniors’ CountyFinals in- Wales’ most northerly course. countback. Morgan,RobertFox and TerryBrown fivepoints at Romiley. steadofNotts.”

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ABERGELEGC SteveMcGee &Neil Hallsworth 42pts. Seniors’ Match: Clays7Mold 1. FAIRFIELDGC Jones71+80=151. House of LordsCup –Division 1: Iain Men’s Stableford: Luke Kelly 39pts; Mo Seniors’ Medal –Division 1: Stewart Stableford–Division 1: Paul Wilks 37pts; Round 1: NickyJones 99-28=71; Louisa Hayes67-3=64; ChrisEDavies 72-7=65; Akram 36pts; Andy Lomas 35pts. Poole 86-15=71; Tony Jackson 86-13=73; StewartProffitt 37pts; JimCooper 37pts. Goff 83-6=77; Julie Wales 94-17=77. Ben Lindquist 72-5=67. BillKelleher 86-12=74. Division 2: AnthonyO’Brien 37pts; Mike Round 2: Sheila Parker 86-8=78; Kerry Division 2: Andy Price 80-17=63; Eric BARON HILLGC Division 2: John Kelty88-20=68; Peter Lynch35pts; ChrisRyan 35pts. Wallace104-25=79; NickyJones 107- Davies 90-25=65; Alan Ferguson 83-15=68. Club Championship: Danial Roberts bt Fraser 90-19=71; Frank Carroll 91-19=72. Junior Stableford: John Brown39pts; 27=80. Ladies’Jubilee 3s: Janet Large, PatRees & Deiniol Roberts 2&1. Ladies HB -Allington Hughes Salver: Kane Tonge37pts; Lewis Pownell36pts. Seniors’ Walker Cup (Round 6): Cyril ValEvans 87pts; Glenys Jones, GillTudor Burton Cup: TerryCrone bt Gareth Ll Rhian Barton 85-14=71; Diane Dare99- Autumn Cup (Round 3) –Division 1:Tim Ashley38pts; Robin Ellis 37pts; David &Margaret Wilyman 80pts. Jones 3&2. 22=77; Jane Bell100-20=80. Walker 72-7=65; Stephen Murphy75- Hiles 34pts. Seniors’ Quaiche Trophy –Division 1: Newton Cup: John Williams bt Gareth Ll Mike Copperwheat Seniors Eclectic: Bill 9=66; Gordon Travis 79-11=68. Seniors’ Walker Cup –Overall Result: Peter Chell74-15=59; LewArnold 72- Jones 3&1. Kelleher 66-6=60; Ernest Williams Division 2: ChrisWhitehead81-17=64; Robin Ellis 108pts; Tony Harrop105pts; 11=61; Bob Cousar 75-14=61. FlynnCup: Peter Williams bt David W 70-7.5=62.5; StewartPoole 71-7.5=63.5. Steven Ainscough 83-13=70; David Mat- CyrilAshley104pts. Division 2: Paul Evans 76-16=60; Stewart Jones 3&1. President’s Day: Stephen Clegg41pts; ley88-18=70. Seniors’ Open: Peter Davies &Christo- Wade 79-19=60; Graham Hubbard88-23=65. Rol Rees Cup: TerryCrone &John Karl Matthias 39pts; Kim Harcombe Division 3: Craig Morris82-23=59; Kevin pher Davies (Vale of Llangollen &Wrex- Williams bt Eric Jones &Jim Marshall3&2. 38pts. Holt 89-24=65; Paul Hurst 88-21=67. ham) 41pts; AshleyHayward&Dave ALDERSEY GREEN GC Ladies’ GUW Medal: Debbie Roberts 85- Ladies’ Prize: Sheila Roscoe 38pts. Stableford–Division 1: Denis Kenny Finnemore(Kenilworth&Izaac Walton) MonthlyMedal –Division 1: GWhitwell 18=67; Caroline Barlow92-18=74; Joyce Seniors’ Prize: RayMartin38pts. 38pts; Scott Clayton 36pts; David Mushet 41pts; Geoff Keenan &WarrenDavies 67; AKerr71; MDean 71. Salisbury93-18-75. Juniors’ Prize: James Falcus 35pts. 35pts. (Vale of Llangollen) 39pts. Division 2: RTelford68; JByrne 69; CVan Past Lady Captains’ Trophy:Rose Levy Visitors’ Prize: Doug Spooner 35pts. Division 2: Adge Hurst 41pts; Peter Ladies’ Texas Scramble: ValJones- Schaick71. 31pts; PatSalisbury29pts; Debbie KittyStableford: ElwynJones 36pts;Tom Gilchrist 37pts; Paul Hobin 36pts. Roberts, Pauline Smith &Ann Trevor- WednesdayRoll-up: SJones 41pts; R Roberts 27pts. McGrady35pts;Tony Owens 33pts. McCall65.9; Kerry Wallace, NickyJones Telford40pts; BWilliams 38pts. Glyn Davies Cup: Ian Jones 80-11=69; President’s Day: Stephen Clegg41pts; FLIXTONGC &Kath Gleave70.9; Janet Sadler,Helen MonthlyMedal –Division 1: MMasser Hefin Williams 87-17=70; Kevin Tolan Karl Matthias 39pts; Kevin WynJones EWGAMedal Qualifier:JennyLomax Smith &Sylvia Sherratt 74.2. 68; JBarclay 71; DBynoth 73. 76-5=71. 38pts. 100-24=76; Edna Keighley101-23=78; Agnes LyleTrophy:Kath Gleave85-9=76; Division 2: SMorris73; CVan Schaick75; Ladies’ Dallas Scramble: Jean Roberts, Jan Shop Stableford: Jack Roycroft 39pts; ChrisCornish 98-20=78. Molly Moore108-30=78; NickyJones 106- WKing 76. Myers &ViEdwards 91-33=58; GillJami- David Parry38pts; RobertEdge38pts. 27=79. ReevesTrophy: MPoole 41pts; RJones son, Caroline Barlow&Ann Buckland Seniors’ Stableford: Neil Sanger 37pts; HAWARDEN GC 40pts; MDean 38pts. 91-28=63; PatSalisbury, MaggieConod & DaveJones 34pts; Larry Birch 30pts. Jubilee Rose Bowl –Division 1: Alan HELSBY GC Fred Secker Trophy:KSmith 39pts; J Buddug Roberts 99-31=68. Ladies’ Stableford: Angela Wellstead Read79-13=66; Michael Woodworth 77- MonthlyMedal –Division 1: TBriscoe Sperring 35pts; LJones 33pts. 34pts; Diane Dare30pts; LesleyHolland 11=66; Brian Taylor 82-16=66. 75-9=66; RHorton 77-11=66; SMarsh Ladies’ Medal: SGoulbourne 73; LRus- BULL BAYGC 29pts. Division 2: Charles Jones 88-18=70; Alan 78-11=67. coe 73. President’s Putter:Marianne Jones 31pts; Shop Stableford: Timothy Lloyd43pts; Howells88-18=70; LeeMiller 91-18=73. Division 2: JFletcher 86-14=72; SCran- Hughes Trophy Mixed: MMasser &C Margaret Stretton 30pts; GillWilliams NigelYoung 39pts; PWallace Jones 39pts. Ladies’ Stableford–Division 1: Gwyneth field 85-13=72; GMakin 84-12=72. McKee 46pts; RPritchard&DLister 30pts. Junior Summer StablefordLeague: Harry Griffiths 33pts; Cynthia Scott 32pts; Ellen Division 3: REwing 85-18=67; PJackson 44pts. Daily Mail Foursomes: Jeanette Garner & Bartley37pts; TomDavies 37pts; Ryan Murray29pts. 87-18=69; RJones 88-17=71. Wendy Jones 102-24.5=77.5. Burnett 36pts. Division 2: Sherry Jones 33pts; Jean Division 4: PThornborough 94-21=73; L ALSAGERGC Shop Stableford: Colin Bryan 40pts; Hughes 29pts; Janis Rawlinson 28pts. Ross 96-22=74; DFitzsimmons 97-22=75. Blesma Medal: GParkinson; MDaven- CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH GC RobertWilson 33pts; Paul Fell 32pts. GUW Medal –Division 1: Cynthia Scott EWGAMedal –Division 1: KWilkinson port; ISalt. The Geoff HibbertTrophy–Division 1: ScratchCup: Josh Green bt Paul Fell on 85-11=74; Janet Shields 96-19=77; 79-9=70. Josie ElsmoreBogey:SEdgley; LDumb- GaryMorgan 72-3=69; DaveLancaster 21st hole. Melanie Peters 85-7=78. Division 2: JHampson 102-25=77. leton; KAllan. 82-12=70. Division 2: SHinks-Edwards 108-25=83; Division 3: CHodgson 108-34=74. Ladies’ Medal –SilverDivision: PLeese; Division 2: Dan Christie 83-19=64; Gra- Janis Rawlinson 114-28=86; Marie Blair EJ Harding Trophy:N Robertson 79- CThompson. ham Norfolk 82-14=68. 110-24=86. 13=66; MTownsend 74-6=68; JFletcher BronzeDivision: JBastock; EStamps. Division 3: John Whalebelly 91-20=71; Committee Prize–Division 1: Wayne 82-14=68. Ladies’ Medal –SilverDivision: PLeese; DaveAnderson 100-27=73. Jones 42pts; Gareth Hughes 41pts; Neil ISalt. Hodson 40pts. HENLLE PARK GC BronzeDivision: MHobson; LBarker. CHESTERGC Division 2: GaryBruce 38pts; Paul Mc- WednesdayNight Stableford(9holes): Al Belva Mann Singles KO:KAllan bt T Ladies’ 123 Stableford: Wanda Ritchie, donald 36pts; Derek Andrews36pts. Brown21pts; GeorgeHughes 21pts; Mal Rushton 1up. Gaye Nicholson &Rita Dutton 78pts; Jubilee Rose Bowl –Division 1: Alan Read Smith 21pts. LynWelsbyDoubles KO:SPowell &K Judy Foster,Patsy Baker &Jane Chowen 79-13=66; Michael Woodworth 77-11=66; Seniors’ Texas Scramble: Mike Powell, Allan bt CRollings &VIbbotson 3&2. 75pts. BrianTaylor 82-16=66. RoyBlackband &TonyDavies 54.4; Ladies’ Texas Scramble: LesleyKirby, Division 2: Colin Fryer91-22=69; Alan Tommy Telford, Bryn Williams &John ARSCOTTGC Sheila Banham &Pat Dewhurst 64.5; Howells88-19=69; RCharles Jones 88- Postle 61;TerryPrice,Derek Houghton & Seniors’ Three Man Team Open: Dennis Judy Foster,KathyTasker &Jackie Arrow- Josh Green, left, beat Paul Fell in the Scratch 18=70. Colin Parker 61.6. Crook, Andy Davidson &Peter Bright smith 67.7. Cup at Clays. Ladies’ Medal Winners Final: Julie Grey Club Medal –Division 1: TomMilne 72- 73pts; David Sawyer,JohnShotton & Men’s Scratch: Callum Roberts bt Steve 83-9=74; LornaStubbs 100-25=75; Janet 6=66; RexTattersall75-8=67; David Mc- RichardCrowther 73pts; PBarker,M Foster. ChallengeCup: Jack Roycroft bt Mike Shields 95-19=76. Conaghy 72-5=67. Harrington &MHeyward73pts. Yerburgh Bowl: Charlie Parker bt Simon Jones 4&3. Meat Run(9holes): Stephen Neale 22pts; Division 2: RichardJones 80-16=64; Ronnie Seniors’Three Mulligan Stableford: Derek Camilleri. Aber Shield: SteveJones bt Jack Cade Doug Easton 21pts; John Smith 21pts. Jones 84-19=65; Rob Grindley92-21=71. Lewis 38pts; ChrisPotter 38pts; Phil Men’s Foursomes: GaryTaylor &Will 3&2. Division 3: Neil Durban 98-24=74; John Henshaw 38pts. Desormeaux bt Phil Tasker &Mike Bar- Senior Championship: Reg Peacockbt HAWKSTONE PARK GC Dimelow97-22=75; Steven Bevan 99-23=76. GeorgeMorrisMemorial:TMorris38pts; croft. Neil Sanger 3&2. Masters Trophy (Round 1): Charles Pye Friendly Match: Henlle Park 5½ DFitzhugh 34pts; APickles 34pts. Men’s Fourball: Darroch Mackie &Kevin GemTrophy:KennyHughes &Kev Jones 81-14=67; CTweed 85-17=68; RThomas Llanymynech2½. Midweek Medal –Division 1: MEvans Langton bt Mike &Paul Foden. bt Andy Mathews &Kevin Scaifeon19th 85-15=70. Ladies’ Am-Am: Sara Meehan, PamTat- 79-14=65; MDickens 78-9=69. Men’s CleggCup: Graham Bott bt Craig hole. Round 2: AlexJones 86-16=70; Rowland tersall&Doreen Nicol 65; SLlewellyn, Division 2: APickles 88-17=71; AUlle- Hamilton. Ladies’ Betterball: Kim Harcombe & Jones 74-1=73; StuartSmith 79-6=73. SarahEvans &SJones 64; Jackie Tuck, gaddi 93-21=72. Ladies’ McGillycuddy Cup: Deli Skinner Sheila Roscoe bt Jo &Nicky Beddows Masters –Overall:AlexJones 72+70=142; Beth Pritchard&Beryl Aubrey 64. Stableford–Division 1: TFarquharson bt Kathy Tasker. 3&2. Rowland Jones 73+73=146; Kevin Atkin- 40pts; BKinsey38pts. Ladies’ CleggCup: Gail Powell bt Wanda Senior Pair’s:Steve Monk &Brian Jones son 72+74=146. HENLLYSGC Division 2: MWilliams 38pts; G Ritchie. bt Reg Taylor &Den Murphy1up. Junior Masters: Callum Welch65+80=145. Specsavers Trophy –Division 1: Adam Humphreys37pts. Mixed Foursomes: Paul Walker & Simpson ScratchSalver: Rowland Jones Williams 69-1=68. Division 3: JMcKay 38pts; PDavies 37pts. Heather HillbtChris &GayeNicholson. DAVYHULME PARK GC 148. Division 2: Barry Ward 86-16=70. Medal –Division 1: BKinsey78-9=69; I 4BBB Stableford: HowardJones &Rus- Mixed Team StablefordOpen: Richard Division 3: Iolo Tegid84-17=67. Farquharson 84-12=72. CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY GC sellJones 45pts. Jones-Roberts &Val Jones-Roberts Peter Maton Pair’s Shield: John &Billy Division 2: STravi 82-13=69; MWilliams Club Trophy Final: MaggieMorgan Ladies’ Stableford: HilaryCooper 33pts; (Hawkstone Park)&Arthur Hawkins & Evans 66; Adam Williams &Ian Owen 86-15=71. 2dwn; Megan Molloy2dwn. SueMalcolmson 32pts; ChrisOwen JennyHawkins (Whittington Heath) 66. Division 3: PClifford87-19=68; R Summer Meeting: Kathy Hu 36pts; Mon- 31pts. 70pts; Jeff Buckland, KarenBuckland, Whitelaw 90-21=69. icaParsonage32pts. Trevor Cartwright &Angela Allen (The HILLVALLEYGC Over 50’sMedal: DWilliams 87-20=67; P MerseyPast &Present Captains: PatDaly DENBIGH GC Warwickshire&Kenilworth) 68pts; Paul Anne TimperleyTrophy: Gwen Thomas Owen 93-24=69; KBuckley87-18=69. &BarbaraHolgate 42pts; Jean Utting & Ladies’ Daily Mail Foursomes: Helen Collier,Karena Collier,JohnBurrows & 94-17=77; Helen Dinsdale 99-22=77; AllWinners Cup: JoyCrosby93-25=68. Jeannie O’Neil 41pts; Liz Bradburn& Owens &BettyThomas 37pts; SueMc- Linda Burrows (Astbury) 68pts. Susan Higgs 110-28=82. Ladies’ Medal (18) &Premier Trophy: Sylvia Platt 41pts. Carthy &Karen Jones 35pts. AlexLyleMemorial Trophy:JohnG EWGASeptember Medal –Division 1: Jane Richards 87-20=67; Fran Jamieson Pro’sPrize:Sarah Miles 33pts; Ann Seniors’ Stableford: BarrieFishwick Hampson 80-14=66; AlexJones 84-14=70; Helen Dinsdale 100-22=78; Beryl Young 96-22=74. Roberts 31pts. 39pts; SteveGriffith 37pts; Eilian RichardConlon 79-8=71. 101-21=80; Gwen Thomas 100-17=83. Ladies’ Medal (19): MaggieLee 96-24=72; Deakin Mixed Foursomes Final: Liam Williams 35pts. Ladies’ Medal –Division 1: Francine Nutt Division 2: Carol Sheard109-29=80; Fran Jamieson 98-22=76. Harrison &Pam Draper bt Tony Parson- Seniors’ Stableford: LesWilde 39pts; Bar- 95-20=75; Ann Trevor-McCall95-18-77; Sheila Lockett 117-36=81; SueBlackburn age&Jeanette Freeman. rieFishwick37pts; Alan Brooke 37pts. ValJones-Roberts 87-10=77. 110-28=82. ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE GC Seniors’ Bogey:Cliff Twamley1up; Eilian Division 2: NickyJones 102-27=75; 4BBB Stableford(ExchangeDay at Dav- CLAYSGC Williiams A/S; WMike Jones A/S. Lynette Law 120-36=84; Molly Moore HOLYWELLGC enport): Mike Wood &RichardWood Seniors’ Stableford: StewartPoole 40pts: Men’s Behrens Cup: Brynli Thomas 6up; 114-30=84. ThursdayMidweek Stableford(12 holes) – 43pts; BarryPreece &GaryKenyon43pts; Derek Lyon 39pts;TomMcGrady35pts. Derek Davies 2up;Thomas Roberts 2up. Ladies’Masters –Overall Winner:Nicky Division 1: Geraint Jones 21pts. Send your resultsto: [email protected] 33 GolfersLocal October 2012 Club Results

Division 2: Jayson Williams 23pts. borne,Frank Morris&Roger Edwards NEWMILLS GC Juniors: Josh Fell-Groom 38pts; Luke Williams 90-22=68; SteveBerklay89- BamfordTrophy: Ross Jones +6; Chris 38pts. Senior’s Open: RBourne &DMalkin Johnson 35pts. 19=70; Eddy Scott 84-12=72. Pierce +6. Ladies’ MondaySocial: SueRobson, (Tytherington) 41pts; DWilson &J Seniors (9 holes) Cliff Green 19pts. Claysplayedtheir final matchinthe DGU Ladies’ Medal: Janice Cain 108-28=80; Sue Carol Ashley&ShirleyThomas 67; Anna Knowles (Didsbury) 41pts;TMottershead League Match–Division 1: Rhos On Sea Collingwood 106-26=80. Pugh, Marianna Sharman &Carol Slater &KMoore(AVRO)38pts. PORTALPREMIER GC 5Clays 3. Westminster Cup: TimSaunders bt 71.5; Amanda Ord, Di Fisher &Julia Ladies’ Bogey –Division 1: Rhian Jones Club Stableford: Dylan Williams 34pts; Richie Alli 5&4. Rudkin 77.5. NORTH WALESGC +4. Andy Puddle 33pts; Andy Travis 32pts. Cope Cup: Lauren Stanfield bt Sue Medical Cup (Round 1): Peter Hammond Division 2: PatHarrison +1. Club Stableford: DavePritchard41pts; Collingwood 2&1. MOLDGC 75-10=65; Geoff Ansell74-9=65. Ladies’ Stableford(6) –Division 1: Nova DarrelJones 35pts; Ian Carter 35pts. Sullivan Trophy:Arthur Davey &Moi ShirleyHughes Cup: NerysJones &Beth Best Gross: Evan Griffith 68. Cauwels-Wigan 39pts. Club Stableford: Paul Sinacola 39pts; Parri bt MerfynBrockley&Rob Nicholls Davies 43.8; PaigeParry &Ffion West- Medical Cup (Round 2): MartinWood Division 2: PatHarrison 36pts. SteveBerklay38pts; Paul Sherrington 6&4. lake 51.7. 79-12=67; Denis Smith 76-6=70. Ladies’ Stableford(7) –Division 1: Nova 37pts. Arnold WilliamsTrophy:Pat McDermott Best Gross: Evan Griffith 71. Cauwels-Wigan 36pts. Club Stableford: Ian Carter 37pts; Steve bt DaveLee 6&5. Winner:Geoff Ansell65+70=135. Division 2: BarbaraMcDyre. Morris33pts; Ian Marsden 31pts. Gents Foursomes: Simon Bailey&Gavin Ladies’ Stableford–Division 1: Diane Lady Captain’s Day: PatBowering 39pts. Final Medal: Elfed Jones 93-20=70; Ian Roberts bt MarkCarroll &JohnEvans Evans 31pts; PamBlundell29pts; Mal Silver Division: Loiuse Johnson 36pts. Taylor 82-12=70; Andy Baker 77-5=72. 3&2. Johnson 29pts. BronzeDivision: KarenRoberts 39pts. Captain’s Cup: ChrisPierce bt Lewis Reed Division 2: Brenda Holdsworth 31pts; Lowest Gross: Catriona Cheetham 87. ROMILEYGC 5&4. Rhiannon Hughes 28pts; ChrisMcGraw Men’s Summer Stableford: Cliff Morgan Rhodesian Trophy:DaveSkillington 28pts. 44pts; MatthewBrooks43pts. 44pts; RayHayes 42pts; ChrisMullin MARKETDRAYTON GC Summer StablefordRoll-up: Ben McDyre 39pts. Men’s September Medal –Division 1: Phil OSWESTRY GC 44pts; Gil Perry42pts. MonthlyMedal –Division 1: John Allman Firth81-12=69; John Thomas 77-8=69; Informal Mixed Foursomes (13 holes): September Midweek Medal: Michael 72-1=71; MarkWorsley74-3=71; A Paul Brown75-5=70. ShirleyHughes Cup winners Beth Davies, left, DavidThomas &Kath Jones 55-8=47; Ray Whitehead66; Derek Riley70. McRoberts 77-5=72. Division 2: Peter Blase 88-17=71; Emrys and NerysJones with lady captain Kate Jones &Gwyneth Baines-Jones 65- September MonthlyMedal –Division 1: Division 2: Bob Law 80-12=68; NCollins Davies 88-17=71; NorrieAnderson 85- Faulkner, centre. 142/3=501/3;Peter Turner &Janet Turner David Wilson 68. 82-13=69; SBarker 86-16=70. 14=71. 64-121/3=512/3. Division 2: Stephen Capstick73. Division 3: Andrew Reed 92-21=71; Peter Division 3: RobertThompson 95-23=72; Ladies’ Stableford–Silver Division: Beth Juniors’ Summer Stableford: Adam Smith Howcroft 96-24=72; SCleary97-25=72. Peter Lawson 94-19=75; DaveMitchell Davies 39pts. PADESWOOD&BUCKLEYGC 43pts; HugoRoberts 38pts. 96-20=76. BronzeDivision: Kate Faulkner 32pts. Medal Winners Final: Peter Ross Jones Sennet Cup: Daniel Swales 38pts; George RUTHIN PWLLGLASGC 3BallWaltz: James Connolly,Nigel September Medal –Division 1: MarkHi- 75-5=70; Simon Jones 74-2=72; Kim Vick- Greenway34pts. Captain’s Away Day(at Pennant Park): Wellings &Andrew Nicholson 88pts; bbert73-10=63. ers 92-19=73. President’s Day–Ladies: Jackie Roper 71; John Lewis, Neil Roberts, Gwil Roberts & Gareth Dean, Neil Jeffries &Charlie Grey Division 2: Kris Farren 76-13=63. The President’s Trophy:Ben Chamberlain JoyceBuckle 72. GuyAlford. 79pts. Division 3: JColin Davies 86-19=67. bt Peter Ross Jones. Men: RichardBarrett 68; SteveGalloway Yellow Ball: KevGlynJones, Colin Jones, MacMillan Cancer Stableford: Barry Pil- Seniors’ Match: Mold 7Old Padeswood 2. The Jack Auckland Trophy:Simon Jones 68. Bob Bixham &Keith Turner. grim 43pts; John Gillespie 39pts; Paul Three club 4BBB Stableford: StuartJones bt RhysJones. Men’s Singles KO:Conrad Blenkinsop. DGUInter-club Match: Ruthin Pwllglas Brown38pts. &Brian Sinfield 41pts; RichardHill& Men’s Plate KO:Rob Williams. 4½ Abergele 3½. Ladies’ MaryGriffiths Salver:Sue Cush- LennyKeig 39pts. Men’s Pairs KO:Graeme Dodd &John Ladies’ Molly Jackson ParTrophy: Carey ing 37pts; BarbSutton 33pts; Margaret Multiplication Stableford: DaveWilliams Hensman. Kearns 4dwn. Playfair 30pts. &Gareth Bellis 81pts; GeorgeRogerson Seniors’ Pairs KO:JohnBulmer &Martin Silver Division: Stella Gill6dwn; Laura Ladies’ Club Championship: Jackie Rush- &Phil le Brocq 74pts. Eccersley. King 6dwn. grove88+92=180. Canadian Greensome: TerryFrancis & Ladies’ Singles KO:Dot Edwards. BronzeDivision: VickyHarrison 4dwn; ChallengeHandicap Trophy:Jackie John Lowe 64; Mike Bartleet &Roger Ladies’ Greensomes KO:Louise Johnson ValDavies 5dwn. Rushgrove 76+80=156. Howes65. &NovaCauwel-Wigan. BarbaraTremayneTrophy: LauraKing, Ladies’ September Medal (1): JoyceBarker 4BBB Stableford: MartynScholes &Stan Mixed Pairs KO:Morris&Carole Legge. Wendy Curran&Carey Kearns. 103-21=82. Hayward45pts; Mike Smith &Lenny Junior Singles KO:Adam Swales. GUW Medal/ Breakthrough Brooch:Tri- Ladies’ September Medal (2) –Division 1: Keig 44pts. cia Lynch92-20=72; LauraKing 77-3=74; JennyWilson 92-17=75; Margie Miller Yellow BallStableford: Bob Shotton, Jack Auckland Cup runner-up Rhys Jones, left, PRYORS HAYESGC SueRoberts 95-19=76. 98-20=78. Gareth Bellis &BarryBrine 78pts; Stuart and winnerSimon Jones. Men’s Midweek MonthlyMedal –Divi- Division 2: Rose Stott 102-21=81; Mar- Jones,TecGriffiths &Peter Kime 76pts. sion 1: LeeLynch 66; Fred Worrall67. SALEGC garetWilliamson 106-21=85. Ladies’ Club Championship KO:Eirlys The Caia Cup: John PercybtSteve Hoo- Division 2: DavidTaylor 67; Ian Byrne67. Ladies’ Stableford: Sophia Casey37pts; Division 3: SueWalton 114-34=80; Joan Phillips bt Janet Spence. ley. Vice-Captain’s Trophy:Kevin Fairclough Vicenta Gleave36pts; Kate Rawthore Maynard111-30=81. Anniversary(Scratch) Trophy KO:Beth The PandoraCup: MartinGibson bt John &GeorgeMcIvor 42pts; Jonathan Gaze 35pts. Breakthrough Brooch: JennyWilson. Davies bt FelicityHughes. Ingle. &StuartWhibberly 41pts; Neil Griffiths BasfordBowl: Jackie Rushgrove BurleyCup KO:Suzanne Cheatle bt The Long Handicap: Terrey Swindleybt &DaveKinvig 41pts. UPTON-BY-CHESTERGC 77+78=155; SueCushing 76+88=164. Helen Wells. SEJRoberts. Seniors’ Stableford–Division 1: Mike Golf Foundation Ladies’ Stableford–Di- Ladies’ Stableford: GillLaver 32pts; NannwMitchellFoursomes KO:Anne The PhillSavageTrophy: ChrisCanham Atkinson 37pts. vision 1: Helen Beddows 37pts. PennyThompson 29pts; BarbaraEvans LloydDavies &Janet Spence bt Eirlys bt Jane LJones. Division 2: Walter Gilbert34pts. Division 2: Jan Peace36pts. 27pts. Phillips &Pat Jones. The Coppa Cup: Linda Pegg bt Anne Division 3: DaveColbourne 30pts. Division 3: ChrisVenables 32pts. Moel Famau Trophy KO:Elaine Frank- Tapp. Ladies’ ThursdayStableford–Division 1: MILE ENDGC land bt Diane Farrington. The Jubilee Cup: MatthewRoberts bt Emma Stokes 35pts. VALE OF LLANGOLLENGC SundaySocial: Neil Exton 22pts; Ken S&I Peters Cup KO:Colin Crowther & Lucciano Civicchioni. Division 2: SueHulme 33pts. 4BBB Stableford: Greg Purdie &Paul McBrien 21pts; RichardMeyer 20pts. Efrys Crowther bt Tudor Hughes &Pat The Alyn Trophy:Danielle Jones bt Ellie Division 3: PamStonehouse 39pts. Bird41pts; SteveBrito Coll&Damien Midweek Stableford: Jordan Watkiss Jones. Price. Ladies’SaturdayStableford–Division 1: Brito Coll41pts; David Southwell&Je- 38pts; Gareth Rogers 35pts; Brian Rees BillDodd Trophy KO:JDewi Ingman & NormaHughes 36pts. remy Hughes 41pts. 34pts. Iestyn Ingman bt TimDavies &Mark PLASSEYGC Division 2: PamOatley34pts. Hand Vase –Division 1: DyfedRowlands WednesdaySocial: RichardMeyer 22pts; Brett. Highland Trophy:DaveWickens 43pts; Division 3: KarenJones 30pts. 73-5=68; RShaw 79-8=71; ChrisSpooner Ian O’Conner 20pts; Ken McBrien 20pts. CaeIsaf Cup KO:Alan Evans bt Brian Andy Brown40pts; Barry Edwards 40pts. 83-12=71. Ladies’ September Medal –Division 1: Rogers. REDDISH VALE GC Division 2: NEvans 89-19=70;Cliff Thomas Marianna Sharman 94-21=73; Janice CaeUchaf Cup KO:Roger Howesbt EWGAMedal –BuntyBooth Qualifier: 85-13=72; David Condren 93-20=73. Turner 85-9=76; Amanda Ord90-14=76. Brian Rogers. Linsy Warburton 95-20=75; KirstyRat- Division 2: Jackie Rogers 97-24=73;Trish Rabbits Cup KO:David Barker bt David cliffe96-21=75; Denise Weadick VICARSCROSS GC Richards 104-29=75; Carol Ashley118- Faulkner. 108-32=76. Margaret Simpson Cup: Deb Davies 36=82. Summer League KO:KarlLurz&Alex Sunblest Trophy:Mal Woodcock35pts; 73+69=142; JoyceAlsop 72+75=147. September Medal –Division 1: Gary BradbrookbtRob Stacey &Steve Kerri- KarenCunliffe32pts; Denise Weadick Best Nett (Round 1): Zena Nibbs 70. Harper 78-11=67; DarrenRoberts 74- gan. 29pts. Best Nett (Round 2): Megan Sutherland 6=68; Simon Hayman 81-13=68. JT Evans KO:Adam Wilson bt Luke Wil- Lady Captain’s Prize: BarbaraLee 103- 72. Division 2: Scott Smith 82-18=64; Ernan son. 29=74; KarenCunliffe101-25=76; Pat MacCabe 86-17=69; Harry Barbour 83- Ladies’ September Medal –SilverDivi- Chadwick105-26=79. WARRINGTONGC 14=69. sion: EirlysPhillips 82-11=71. EWGAMedal: MaryO’Neill97-19=78; CountyJunior Match: CheshireGirls 3 Division 3: Craig Samuels 87-20=67; BronzeDivision: Elaine Frankland 103- Sheila Cowlard102-23=79; Anne Gosling CheshireBoys5. Shaun Holloway91-20=71; Phil Bateman 31=72. 99-20=79. 95-23=72. September Extra Medal –SilverDivision: Pictured (L-R) after the Highland Cup at WILLIAM WROE GC WednesdaySocial: Ken McBrien 21pts; EirlysPhillips 83-10=73. Plasseyare president TedDavies, runner-up RHOS ON SEA GC Captain’s Cup: DaveHarrison 59; Brian Andy Brown, winnerDaveWickens and John Barry 18pts; Shaun Holloway18pts. BronzeDivision: Susan Jackson: 96- Longest DrivewinnerPeter Johnson. MonthlyMedal: SteveMays75-7=68; Allen 62. Adult/Junior:Darren&MatthewRoberts 25=71. Marcus Wilkes 71-3=68; Eddy Scott 82- Stableford: Brian Allen 40 pts; Stan Yates 87-22.5=64.5; Roman &Andy Allen 102- Lady Veterans’ Trophy:EirlysPhillips 13=69. 35pts. 31=71. 35pts; JoyBurton 34pts. Hastings Cup –Men: Reg Whatt 40pts; Club Stableford: Paul Sherrington 35pts; Lance MooneyTrophy:DaveHarrison 58; SundaySocial: StuartBall, John Seal & Ladies’ Stableford: RexTattersall39pts. Ken Brocklehurst 34pts; Paul Sinacola Stan Yates 62. Moya Holmes 43pts; Peter Kenyon, Paul 1st: Beth Davies 35pts; Judith Froggatt Ladies: Jean Thompson 36pts; Sharon 34pts. Stableford(9holes): DaveBarton 21pts; Eke &Janet Edwards 40pts; RichardOs- 34pts. Harold 33pts. September MonthlyMedal: DaveTom Don Tarpey 18pts. GolfersLocal October 2012 34 Send your stories to: [email protected] Local News

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SCRATCH golfer ChrisUnsworth JACK ENDS showedhis class in winning division one of aclub Stablefordevent at CAPTAIN’S Mellor &Townscliffelast month after athree-under-par roundgave him 39 points. SALE DROUGHT He fired 13 pars, four birdies and just one bogey,but acardcount back was stillrequired to confirmhis vic- O toryoverAndrew Alderly. Paul Wilkinson wonthe second division with an excellent 40 points. Also worthy of note was 86-year-old R Gil Higham’s fabulous 38 points. N

Jack Bullough with Didsburycaptain Mike Campbell, left, and Withington’s Mike Casey, right.

SALE Golf Club’s young star Jack Bul- in the field then and also in the 2012 E lough ended a13-year club drought by competitionwas Withington’s Mike winning the coveted MerseyChampi- Caseywho has playedinnearly allofthe Chris Unsworth in action at Mellor. onship over 36 tough holes at Didsbury. 40 championships since then and he is Jack,21, was Sale’s sole entrant and he also the archivist forthe Merseycompe- came to the tournament having played36 titions. holes on the previous dayinhis club com- Mike said: “Theonlyprevious winners Neilrememberedat R petitionfor the LifeMembers Trophy. forSale were Brian Hillin1979 and 1982 But the five-handicapper posted gross and Neil Pabariin1999. MileEndAway Day roundsof72and 70 to win by three shots “Didsburywereexcellent hosts and from Northenden pair Andy Richardson provided achallenging course forthe big MILE End Golf Club’s past cap- and Paul Wilsonon146. field and their captain Mike Campbell, tains enjoyedtheir annual awayday The scores reduced Jack’s handicap to whoalso playedinthe event, presented when John Seal made the best use of four and made him only the thirdplayer the trophy to Jack. the excellent weather conditions at ever from Sale to win the trophy,which “Itisatitle well worthwinning and Pryors Hayestoscore38points and over the years has hadtop countyand re- Jack canbeproud to addhis name to a claim the winner’s trophy. gional stars competing in the annual bat- distinguished list of winners.” Current club captain, StuartRus- with... RomileyGolf Club captain Derek Worthington tle between the top players in the five Jack,who is studying Sports Science at sell, paid tribute to organiser Allan Merseyvalleyclubs. Manchester University, added: “I have Kerrand to the late Neil Garrett, Amongthose in the field were Chorl- playedinthe MerseyJunior Champi- who recentlypassed awayand who ton’s Phil Bolton, who has playedfor onships in the past but this was my debut was an enthusiastic supporter of this GL: Wheredoyou live? GL: What areyour other hobbies? Cheshiremorethan 100 times and holds in this competitionand Mike Casey, who competition. DW:IliveinMarple. DW:Ilove restoring classic cars. I the recordfor the most wins in the Iplayedwith,mademerealise the impor- The captains agreed unanimously currentlyhaveaTriumphStag which MerseyChampionship and DaveNelson tance and value of winning the trophy.” to purchase aperpetual club trophy GL: What is your age? is allegedlyfinished but eating allmy (Northenden) the current CheshireSen- Jack also hadthe best nett scoreof130 in the form of asilverfox in memory DW:Iam 61. money! iors champion. aheadofChris Cyprus (Didsbury) 134, of Neil. The championship began in 1972 and and Jonathan Collins (Northenden) 137. GL: What do youdofor aliving? GL: What footballteam do yousup- DW:I’m acompanydirector. port? DW:Iam asupporter of the mighty Readers’ Photo GL: Howmanyyears haveyou been a Manchester United. Is thereany member at Romiley? other team? DW:I’vebeen at Romileyfor 14 years. GL: What’s your chosen charityfor the year? GL:What is your current handicap? DW:Mycharitythis year is the The DW:I am nowplaying off ahandicap Ecmo Unit, at Wythenshaw Hospi- of 11. tal. This unit saved my brother’s life last year after averyserious motor ac- GL: What’s the lowest handicap cident and theydoanabsolutelyfan- you’veeverplayedoff? tastic job. DW:Thelowest I’ve playedoffismy current handicap of 11. GL: If youhad to pickout one per- sonal golf highlight whatwould it be? GL:ApartfromRomiley, what’s your DW:Any time Imanagetowin any- favourite other course? thing,whichisnot too often these DW:Itisachoice of twobetween San days! Roque,inSpain and the famous Old Course,StAndrews. GL: If youcould play18holes in a fourballwith anyone else,who would GL: What’s your favourite hole at be theother three players? Romiley? DW:IfIcould play18holes in a DW:Myfavouritehole is the par four fourballwith anyone else the other THISmonth’s Readers’ Photo comes Local reader Andrew Cornes. the latest local golf news whilst on sixth. It’s very challenging. three players would be my twosons, allthe wayfromthe Balearics and has Andrew,amember of Lymm Golf holidayatGolf SonParc, in Menorca who Ireally miss playing with, and kindly been sent in by regular Golfers Club,ispictured catching up with all last month. GL: Howoften do youplay? Luke Donald. He is one of the DW:Iplayabout three times aweek world’sbest golfers and an allround Send your photos viae-mail to [email protected] at the moment. really nice guy. Foradvertisinge-mail: [email protected] 35 GolfersLocal October 2012

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AS Agroup we always sail to Ire- land to loadupthe cars with gear and avoid hefty flight surcharges. We sailed from Holyheadto Dublin with Irish Ferries, using the THREE cruise ship Ulysses to getacross and the superfast Dublin Swifttoget home.Ferry prices varygreatly, but the companyclaim is the best deals willbeon: www.irishferries.com. Similarly the golf courses we vis- ited offer special breaks and prices, some combining other courses in great packages. Forexample,Doon- COURSE beg offers adeal with the famous nearby links course at Lahinch; the Heritageiscurrentlyoffering an overnight staywith dinner and golf foraround £120 and Dromoland Castle offers midweek golf with a steak dinner foraround £50. Best adviceistosee their websites to checkout what is on offer and SPECIAL take an overviewonthe country’s This month JOHN GEEreports on his recent annual official tourism website.For details visit: www.discoverireland.com three-course break in Ireland.Photos by KENDONE. Dromoland Castle.

IDOenvy links golfers. Theyare in love It was the planned highlightofour an- with the purest form of the sport. They nual three-course break in Ireland. canshapetheir shots; pitchand runthe It’s atripthat neverdisappoints, as the balltoany given distance and keep it unique atmosphereofIreland’s golf clubs, belowthe wind when needed. pubs and restaurants soonhelps youget Notme. Iamused to hitting the ball over anyself-inflicted disappointments high, so that it goes over the trees that too with balland club. often blockthe waybetween my errant This year we settled on CountyClare tee shot and the green. as abase,whichmeant we could reachthe Auseful skillataparklandcourse. Ab- west coast within an hour but stillget to solutelyuseless on aseaside links with the and from Dublin via the tollroads in wind blowing hardoffthe ocean. around twohours. It proved agreat Whichiswhy Istood nervouslyonthe choice,with the unexpected bonus of tee of the 14th hole at the Greg Norman- watching weather forecasts of torrential designed Doonbeg course in Ireland. rain in the UK but dryweather in Ireland. Ishould havebeen enjoying the fabu- Happilyfor me,our other twocourses lous West Coast scenery,orthe thrillof were both parkland, whichsaved mightily The short14th hole at Doonbeg. Durty Nellies set beneath BunrattyCastle. playing alinks course designated Euro- on both golf balls and pride. pean Golf Resortofthe Year in 2010. It was amoving experience to returnto could playinthe monthly“open”ona side the castle itself and next door to one InsteadIwas nervouslycontemplating our second course The HeritageatKil- Mondayfor around £25 –top value fora of Ireland’s best known character pubs, the 95 yards from tee to green straight lenard, CountyLaois.The late,great Seve top qualitygolf course with really lavish DurtyNellies. over the Atlantic Ocean knowing Ihad Ballesteros was involved in the design and facilities on hand. Forget anyimitators. This is the origi- only three moregolf balls in the bag. development hereand his statue stands Ourthirdcourse this trip was the one nal Durty Nellies and dates back to 1620. One minute later came abig sigh of re- proudly in frontofthe opulentclubhouse whereIactually won the money, so it can’t Youcan pullyour ownpint, youcan The Seve BallesterosstatueatTheHeritage. lief,asmywedgeshot hit high out to sea as areminder of oneofthe most charis- be too difficult! It was Dromoland Castle choosebetween severalbars and restau- was safelyblown back by the wind and on matic golfers ever to gracethe game. at Newmarket on Fergus, acourse they rants, but youcan’t bottle that unique at- Thereisnowhereelse quite like it. to the green. Isay “development”because The Her- describe as “the Augusta of Ireland”. mosphereand take it home. Afinal word on howIreland is coping Four holes to playand three balls to itageisnot just agreat golf course.Italso That might be overdoing it alittle,but More’sthe pity, so it’s as well to forget with the recession. It would be wrongto playthem with. At last, Icould relax! features arangeofplaces to stayand other fivemillioneuros havebeen spent over your inhibitions, sing along with the live make light of the challenges facing the Andwhat aplace to relax in. sports facilities including outdoorand in- the last fewyears upgrading Dromoland music, sink aGuinness or twoand won- country, but the tourist is allthe more Doonbeg’s links coursemay be as close door bowling greens. Castle (whichfirst opened in 1962) into der whyour near-neighbours always seem welcome forthat, and everywherethere to natureascan be –12ofits fairways Prices at the Heritagewillalwaysde- averyfine course which complements the to havesomuchfun when theygoout for arespecial deals on offer to tempt youin. needed only the mowertocomplete the pend on the time of the year and dayof exclusiveDromoland Castle hotel. thenight. Addtothat the current strength of the course designer’s job –but the resortitself the week, but likemanyotherIrish golf Agolf staytherewould be araretreat, Youcan lunchatDurty Nellies forless pound against the Euroand it made our is built to the most demanding standards clubs it is worthlooking out for“open but we were very happywith our base, than £10, or take adinner optionwith trip better value than forseveral years of comfortand luxury. days”when green fees arelow.Hereyou BunrattyCastle Hotel, whichsits along- wine foraround £25, but don’tdrive past. past.

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WEBSITE/E-MAIL AlderseyGreen GC Nr Tattenhall, Chester £15 £20 01829 782157 01829 782157 www.alderseygreengolfclub.co.uk Allerton GC Allerton Rd, Liverpool £11 £12.60 0151 428 7490 0151 428 7490 www.liverpool.gov.uk/golf Alsager G&CCSouth Cheshire£30 -01270 877432 01270 875700 www.alsagergolfclub.co.uk Altrincham GC Manchester £14 £17 01619 280761 01619 280761 www.traffordleisure.co.uk AngleseyGCRhosneigr, Anglesey£21 (£11 winter) £26 (£16 winter) 01407 811127 01407 811127 www.theangleseygolfclub.com Antrobus GC Northwich/Warrington £28 (£18 winter) £30 (£22 winter) 01925 730900 01925 730890 www.antrobusgolfclub.co.uk Boysnope Park GC Eccles, Manchester £15 (11 holes £12) £18 (11 holes £15) 0161 707 6125 0161 707 6125 www.boysnopegolfclub.co.uk Bromborough GC Mid-Wirral£25 £25 0151 334 4499 0151 334 2155 www.bromboroughgolfclub.org.uk Chester GC Chester CityCentre £30 £35 01244 671185 01244 677760 www.chestergolfclub.co.uk Chorlton cum Hardy GC South Manchester £17.50 £22.50 (inc Bank Holidays)0161 881 9911 0161 881 5830 www.chorltoncumhardygolfclub.co.uk ClaysGC(Main Course) Wrexham £18 £24 01978 661406 01978 661406 www.claysgolf.co.uk Conwy GC Conwy,North Wales £41 (Mon/Tue) £49 (Wed/Thu)£55 (Fri/Sat/Sun) 01492 593225 01492 592423 www.conwygolfclub.com CreweGCHaslington, Nr Crewe£30/£20 N/A 01270 585032 01270 584099 www.crewegolfclub.co.uk Davyhulme Park GC Davyhulme,Manchester £42 (£21 -2for1 )£42 (£21 -2for 1Sun only) 0161 748 3931 0161 748 2260 www.davyhulmeparkgolfclub.co.uk Denbigh GC Denbigh £24 £30 01745 814159 01745 816669 www.denbighgolfclub.co.uk DidsburyGCNorthenden, Manchester £29 £33 0161 998 2811 0161 998 9278 www.didsburygolfclub.com Eastham LodgeGCMid-Wirral£30 £30 0151 327 3003 0151 327 3003 www.easthamlodgegolfclub.co.uk Fairfield G&SC Audenshaw,Manchester £28 £28 0161 370 2292 0161 301 4528 www.fairfieldgolfclub.co.uk Hazel GroveGCStockport£35.50 £45.50 0161 483 7272 0161 483 7272 www.hazelgrovegolfclub.com Heaton Moor GC Stockport£30/£45 £36/£54 (callfor promo rates) 0161 432 2134 0161 432 2134 www.heatonmoorgolfclub.co.uk Heaton Park GC Prestwich, Manchester £15/£12 £20/£12 0161 654 9899 0161 654 9899 www.mackgolf.co.uk Henlle Park GC Oswestry £25 £30 01691 670680 01691 670680 www.henllegolf.co.uk HenllysGCBeaumaris, Anglesey£32 £32 01248 811717 01248 811717 www.henllysgolfclub.co.uk 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 OldPadeswood GC Nr Mold, Flintshire£30 £35 (discounts for4+) 01244 547401 07973 862455 www.oldpadeswoodgolfclub.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 twilight) £27.50 (£10.50 twilight) 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 Sale GC Sale,Cheshire£40 £40 (callfor promo rates) 0161 973 1730 0161 973 1638 www.salegolfclub.com 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 Swinton Park GC Swinton, Nr Manchester £20 (£15 winter) N/A 0161 793 8077 0161 794 0861 www.swintonparkgolfclub.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 £35 (£25 off peak) £35 (inc Bank Holidays)01244 335595 01244 335174 www.vicarscrossgolf.co.uk WalmersleyGCBury£20 (£15 winter) £20 (£15 winter) 0161 763 9050 0161 764 7770 www.walmersleygolfclub.co.uk Walton HallGCJ10, M56 Nr Warrington £14.70 £19 01925 263061 01925 263061 www.waltonhallgc.co.uk Westhoughton GC Westhoughton, Bolton £20 (£13 winter) £25 (£18 winter) 01942 811085 01942 811085 www.westhoughtongolfclub.co.uk William Wroe GC Flixton, Manchester £11 £14.50 0161 748 8680 0161 748 8680 www.traffordleisure.co.uk Woolton GC South Liverpool £35 £40 0151 486 1298 0151 486 2298 www.wooltongolfclub.com Wrexham GC Wrexham, NorthEast Wales £35 (£20 winter) £40 01978 351476 01978 364268 www.wrexhamgolfclub.co.uk

9-HOLECOURSES LOCATION MIDWEEK WEEKENDPRO TEL. SEC TEL. WEBSITE/E-MAIL Adlington GC Macclesfield £9.50/£18 (Graduate course) £6.50/£12 (Academy Course) 01625 850660 01625 850660 www.adlingtongolfcentre.com AintreeGC&DR Aintree, Liverpool £8 (£10 18 holes) £9 (£12 18 holes) 0151 523 5157 0151 523 5157 www.aintree.co.uk/golf CaerwysGC2miles from J30&31 A55 £8 (£9 18 holes) £9 (£10 18 holes) 01352 721222 01352 721222 [email protected] CheadleGCCheadle, Cheshire£22 £30 0161 428 9878 0161 491 4452 www.cheadlegolfclub.com ClaysGolf Centre Wrexham £4.50 (£3 jnr) £4.50 (£3 jnr) 01978 661406 01978 661406 www.claysgolf.co.uk Darland Rossett £9 £11 01244 579282 01244 579282 www.darlandgolf.co.uk Fore Golf Chester £5/£8 £5/£8 01244 881800 01244 881242 www.foregolfdiscount.co.uk Fore Golf Alyn Waters Wrexham £5/£8 £5/£8 01978 855131 01978 855131 [email protected] Hartford GC Northwich£7.50 £9.50 01606 871162 01606 871162 www.hartfordgolf.co.uk Oak Royal GC Withnell, Nr Chorley£10/£16 £12/£18 01254 830616 01254 830616 www.oakroyalgolf-countryclub.co.uk PenmaenmawrGCPenmaenmawr, Conwy £12 (£18 18 holes) £12 (£18 18 holes) N/A 01492 623330 www.pengolf.co.uk RhylGCRhyl, Denbighshire£9/£18 £10/£20 01745 353171 01745 353171 www.rhylgolfclub.co.uk Ruthin-Pwllglas GC Pwllglas, Nr Ruthin £16 (£12 winter) £22 (£16 winter) 01824 702296 07881 426178 www.ruthinpwllglasgc.co.uk Sandfield GC &DRBridgeTrafford,Chester £6/£7.50 £6/£8.50 01244 301752 01244 301752 www.sandfieldgolf.co.uk SouthportOld Links GC Southport, Lancashire£12.50 (£16 summer) £16 (£20 summer) N/A 01704 228207 www.southportoldlinksgolfclub.co.uk Westminster Park GC Chester £5 (£4 Concession) £5 (£4 Concession) 01244 680231 01244 680231 www.brioleisure.org Please contact the respectiveclubs to confirmprices beforeyou make your visit.

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IMPROVE YOUR BALL Talking pointswith... GRAHAM STRIKING SKILLS CARTER GolfWorks teaching proDanielHaughian, based at the Adlington Golf Centre,in OurCheshire-based columnist on the good and the Macclesfield,with auseful drill to tryout the next time you areout on the range. badfromlast month’s RicohWomen’s British Open.

IF RESILIENCE and determination be transgressors and chatterers. arebywords forsuccess,then Jiyai Shin, Actually,Mrs Copted forthe Army- after her runawayvictoryinthe Ladies issue bat with ‘OI, GOBBY,SHUTIT!’ Open at Hoylake last month, might be on one side and ‘STAND STILL, YOU regarded as the epitome of ‘cool’. MORON!’ on the other! Combined Given that this field represented the with her infamous ‘kill-at-40-paces’ cream of women’s golf,her demolition glare, no-one dared even blink! job was allthe moreimpressive. It is The bat, illegiblyautographed by true that whilst thereIheardonlythree god-knows-who,now stands in the or four topics of conversation: where downstairs loo. were the Brits? Jiyai Shin’s extraordinary As youprobablyknow, Friday’splay consistency; Paula Creamer’s crowd was abandoned because of strong winds, pleasing ‘dressed-for-the-disco’attire so Saturday was the make-or-break day. (well, the chaps were pleased at any Abit nippytostartwith, it warmed up rate); and, of course,the weather;the nicelyby12o’clock, and the coats came good old British weather.How Miss off.Istood near the 15th green watching Shin held hergame together,repeatedly, as playerafter playerpunched aseven in the teeth of numerous squalls that iron into the gentlyundulating green. brought lashing,horizontal rain, defied We saw afew birdies, acouple of three belief. Howstrange, too,that the British putts, and some delicate bunker play. contingent couldn’t make abetter fist of One particular ‘flight’, comprising three handling theconditions. European golfers, playedtheir tee shots Unlike those who recorded high with varying results: one in the bunker, scores over the first tworounds, my own one just shortofthe green, and one 10- Mrs C, not to be outdone by that Ko- 12 feet from the pin. After the others rean upstartShin, managed to see out holed out, the lady with the birdie putt the whole week too! Refusing to be began her preparation by stalking the beaten by the weather (despite suffering green and studying the slopefromthis aseveredrenching on acouple of occa- wayand that, then from front and back sions), the Cherubic Commandant beforehaving,finally,half adozen prac- (she’s beautiful, but what she says,goes) tice putt swings and addressing the ball. stoodher ground with naryaflinchnor The balldropped to polite applause and awhingeinthe face of allthat Mother an appreciativewavefromthe player. Nature could throw at her. Therewas no punching of the air nor No matter what the weather did, anywhoops of delight as she handed her Course Marshals, yousee,werenot al- putter to the caddy,Inoticed the chap lowedto‘stand down’. holding the mobile scoreboardfor this To be honest, I’mnot surewhat the particular trio.Their combined score appeal was in volunteering in the first was +40-something -one of them was 25 place.Perhaps it’s because the last time over andour heroine hadjust gotitback Mrs Cwatched live, tournament golf to 17 over! No wonder tournament golf was when, being an old romantic, Itook takes fivehours. TAKE alookatareally good drillIuse to foot to help keep your balance.Atthis on the ball, whichisthe keytodistance her to watchthe ’93 Ryder Cup at The If Icould make it happen, the next help develop better ballstriking. point your weight willfavour your left and consistency. Belfry, (ah, whither Seve?) and the time Itake the CC to atournament, it It encourages youtoget used to the side. Alot of clients tend to wanttohelp the Ladies Open at Hoylake provided, willbeto‘speed golf ’inwhicheach feeling of moreweightonyour leftside at The idea is to hit the ballmaintaining ballupwith ascooping actionwheretheir therefore, agreat chance to see the player, prior to play, must devour afull impact insteadofthe right side,whichis balance and not falling backwards. I’d headfalls behind the ball. This leads to world’sbest women golfers playinour English breakfast and twomugs of cof- acommonfault. startwith awedgeand then progress thinned shots and alackofpower, due to region. Or maybeit’sthe power:holding fee, nip to the pro’sshop to stockupwith Setupwith the balllevel with your left through your bag. the weight falling back awayfromthe aloftabat with ‘QUIET PLEASE’ and chocolate,and then carrytheir ownbags heel and so thatyour headand sternum This drillisgreat to use at the rangeas target. With this drillyou cannot do this ‘STAND STILL’ on it puts the bearer in round -all in under four hours. areoverthe ball. Youcan use your back it willgiveyou agood descending blow without losing your balance. controlofpossiblyhundreds of would- We canmanageit, why can’tthey?

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JOE Sawbridgewon the Lancashire CountyMembers’ CollingeTrophyat Hesketh after finishing runner-up last FAIRYTALE DEBUT FOR year. The sixhandicapper from Hurlston Hallmadenomistake on this occa- sion, posting a76intesting condi- tions to prevail by four shots from Alan Rawlings, from West Derby. GRAND FINALCHAMPS But West Derby duo Michael Gorst, who plays off five, and 11 LANCASHIRE golfers Rita Towler and ranked ChrisClarke,denied Hurl- Dot Scholes made afairytale debut in the ston adouble when theybeat Paul England Golf PINGFourballBetterball Jackson and Michael Dixon, off eight Tournament when theybecame 2012 and 10 respectively, by three points in champions at the Grand Final at Gains- the BellTrophyoverthe same course. borough. This is the first year their club,Har- wood, has entered the tournament –and JoyforClayspair by chance,itwas Dot who suggested they take part. “I’mthe competitionsecretary and when Isaw the flyer Itold the com- SHEILA Roscoe and Kim Harcombe mittee Ithought we should enter,” she (Clays)beat ValWickerson and said. Jeanette Jones (Rhyl) in the final of Their journeytothe title ended when the Welsh NorthernCounties Purves theyscored 41 points in cold and windy Bowl by 5&4. conditions on the challenging Karsten Theyhad beaten twopairs from Lakes course.They hadcomethrough an Mold, another twopairs from Den- initial entryofaround 15,500 women bigh and an Angleseyduo on their way from morethan 750 clubs who entered to the final. this year’s competition. The top 60 pairs The Lady Captain of Clayswillac- contestedthe Grand Final while the next cept the trophy on behalf of Claysat 72 qualified forthe previous day’sPlate the AGMofthe Welsh Northern Final. Counties next month. “Weare stunned, shell-shocked, amazed,anything we sayisanunderstate- ment,”said Dot,who playsoff12. Rita, Torrencebestindividual an eight-handicapper,remarked: “It’svery special, overwhelming.” Theywon by twopoints from Stafford- WREXHAM’S Alyn Torrence had shirepair Lisa Davies and KarenGrif- rounds of 68 and 67 to win the indi- fiths, from Leek. vidual prizeinthe Welsh Inter Coun- The newchampions areregular golfing ties Championship at Borth & partners and longstanding friends, with a Ynyslas. special bond bornout of sadness. Dot said: “When my husband,Charlie,died three years agoRita was the best support DotScholes, right, and RitaTowlerafter their victory. Image©Leaderboard Photography. Icould havehad.Golf also helped alot, SeniorstarLewis the supportIhad from the club was won- golf: girls days’out, mixed events and has playedfor just three years, added: “It’s her daughter,Rosie,who at 14 was oneof derful, it’s abit like asurrogate family.” breaks. been excellent, absolutelyfantastic.” the youngest competitors in the field. ANN Lewis, from Royal St David’s, The runners-up,Lisa and Karenwere Karensaid: “We’ve neverplayedin The nearest-the-pin prizewas won by In additiontothe prizes forthe top six posted rounds of 77 and 74 to win the also taking partintheir first national final anything wheretheygreet youonthe first Catherine Devereux, of FishwickHall, pairs, allcompetitors received aPING Welsh Ladies Senior Open title at and, as well as competitiveplay, theyenjoy tee and checkthe numberofclubs in your Lancashire. Her shot finished less than golf bag,apair of ECCO shoes and a Langland Baybyseven from Hendon’s what theydescribe as extra-curricular bag! My knees were shaking.” Lisa, who twofeet from the target. Her partner was PINGCollectionvoucher. Jane Rees (81 and 77).

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