Chris Hanson from Crosland Heath Golf Club came first in the Charity Pro-Am at Halifax Golf Club on Tuesday. He carded a 74 (+4) in the event designed to help raise money for the NSPCC.
He recovered from a poor start in treacherous conditions to clinch victory by a single stroke from Woodsome Hall's David Astin.
Saturday, 31 May 2008
Whitworth Returns as Bradley Hall Seek Defence
Tomorrow sees one of the Halifax, Huddersfield Union's premier events with the Scratch Team Championship held at Dewsbury District Golf Club and defending champions Halifax Bradley Hall are boosted by the return of plus one handicapper Andrew Whitworth.
Whitworth is a multi-champion of the Union and has countless golfing achievements under his belt so his inclusion makes the Holywell Green club the side everyone has to beat. Although they enjoyed a runway 13 stroke victory at Willow Valley last season and have the strongest team on paper with Andrew Shaw (+1), Jim Fairhurst (Scr) and Martin Cockcroft (2) joining Whitworth it promises to be a much closer affair tomorrow with at least half a dozen teams in with a realistic chance of winning.
Meltham, who captured The Founders Trophy in 2006 at Crosland Heath and were fifth last year, will be looking to push Bradley Hall all the way and have players in the team who have all represented the Union; father and son pair of Toby and Mark Garrett, Graham McLean and the big hitting Alex Battye will all look to tame the undulating Mirfield based course.
Huddersfield Golf Club have not won the event since 2000 but after their second place finish last term will be confident of repeating their success of Woodsome Hall eight years ago. Richard Oddy, a member of that winning side, will lead Fixby's team with current Union Matchplay Champion Richard Broadley, Neil Williams and Charles Webb making up the quartet.
New Fixby Club Manager and runner-up at the recent Earl of Dartmouth Trophy, Tim Seaton, along with recent Club Challenge Bowl winner and Union member Dan Stocchero, new recruit from Lighcliffe and fellow Union player Fraser Scholefield, another Union player Jarred Ellison, current PS Cockroft holder Mark England, Brad Tupman and Edward Brown all miss out.
West End, third at Willow Valley, are likely to field the same side of Steve Martin, Chris Ingham, Frank Greaves and Ian Marsland although the in form Sam Bridges may force his way into the side, with Marsland missing out, and the Halifax based side will no doubt be strong contenders for the title.
2005 winners Woodsome Hall, two strokes behind West End last year in fourth, will go with Chris Dyson, Richard Holt, Graham Cox and seem certain to give Adam Durie the nod as the fourth member of the squad.
Meanwhile Crosland Heath will look to become only the second side to clinch both the Second Division Scratch Team Championship and the main event in the same season. The club won the former earlier this month (see article) at Elland Golf Club and after their recent performance in the Yorkshire Fifth Division Team Championship (see article) will be high on confidence. Since the second division was introduced in 1996 only one club, West End in the inaugural year, have completed the double.
The Heath will probably field Bob Wallace, Tery Goldstein and Roger Morris with Alan Dyson or youngster Michael Lawrie joining the team as the fourth man. Their decision to field a side of youth at Willow Valley backfired last year with relegation so the experienced Dyson will be the likely man to figure.
It would also be wise not to rule out a home victory for The Pinnacle club as local knowledge could play a significant part in determining the eventual winners on the tricky layout. Dewsbury will almost certainly start with Union regulars Ben Crowther, the Union Matchplay Champion in 2005, and local amateur course record holder Edward Battye with the club's trainee assistant Adam Crum as the third member. Craig Darbyshire, who played at Willow Valley last year and was part of the team that finished second behind Meltham at Crosland Heath in 2006, is likely to make up the home team.
The tee times are available here for the championship where four clubs will also be relegated back to the Second Division Team Championship.
Whitworth is a multi-champion of the Union and has countless golfing achievements under his belt so his inclusion makes the Holywell Green club the side everyone has to beat. Although they enjoyed a runway 13 stroke victory at Willow Valley last season and have the strongest team on paper with Andrew Shaw (+1), Jim Fairhurst (Scr) and Martin Cockcroft (2) joining Whitworth it promises to be a much closer affair tomorrow with at least half a dozen teams in with a realistic chance of winning.
Meltham, who captured The Founders Trophy in 2006 at Crosland Heath and were fifth last year, will be looking to push Bradley Hall all the way and have players in the team who have all represented the Union; father and son pair of Toby and Mark Garrett, Graham McLean and the big hitting Alex Battye will all look to tame the undulating Mirfield based course.
Huddersfield Golf Club have not won the event since 2000 but after their second place finish last term will be confident of repeating their success of Woodsome Hall eight years ago. Richard Oddy, a member of that winning side, will lead Fixby's team with current Union Matchplay Champion Richard Broadley, Neil Williams and Charles Webb making up the quartet.
New Fixby Club Manager and runner-up at the recent Earl of Dartmouth Trophy, Tim Seaton, along with recent Club Challenge Bowl winner and Union member Dan Stocchero, new recruit from Lighcliffe and fellow Union player Fraser Scholefield, another Union player Jarred Ellison, current PS Cockroft holder Mark England, Brad Tupman and Edward Brown all miss out.
West End, third at Willow Valley, are likely to field the same side of Steve Martin, Chris Ingham, Frank Greaves and Ian Marsland although the in form Sam Bridges may force his way into the side, with Marsland missing out, and the Halifax based side will no doubt be strong contenders for the title.
2005 winners Woodsome Hall, two strokes behind West End last year in fourth, will go with Chris Dyson, Richard Holt, Graham Cox and seem certain to give Adam Durie the nod as the fourth member of the squad.
Meanwhile Crosland Heath will look to become only the second side to clinch both the Second Division Scratch Team Championship and the main event in the same season. The club won the former earlier this month (see article) at Elland Golf Club and after their recent performance in the Yorkshire Fifth Division Team Championship (see article) will be high on confidence. Since the second division was introduced in 1996 only one club, West End in the inaugural year, have completed the double.
The Heath will probably field Bob Wallace, Tery Goldstein and Roger Morris with Alan Dyson or youngster Michael Lawrie joining the team as the fourth man. Their decision to field a side of youth at Willow Valley backfired last year with relegation so the experienced Dyson will be the likely man to figure.
It would also be wise not to rule out a home victory for The Pinnacle club as local knowledge could play a significant part in determining the eventual winners on the tricky layout. Dewsbury will almost certainly start with Union regulars Ben Crowther, the Union Matchplay Champion in 2005, and local amateur course record holder Edward Battye with the club's trainee assistant Adam Crum as the third member. Craig Darbyshire, who played at Willow Valley last year and was part of the team that finished second behind Meltham at Crosland Heath in 2006, is likely to make up the home team.
The tee times are available here for the championship where four clubs will also be relegated back to the Second Division Team Championship.
Last Few Slots Available for Castlefields Charity Day
There are a few remaining slots available for the Castlefields Charity Golf Day on Sunday 8th June and they are up for grabs on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Anybody interested in playing in the pairs event should contact competition organiser and club vice-captain David Bartliff on 01484 402429 for what promises to be an entertaining day at the Rastrick based course. Alternatively an entry form can be downloaded and printed off here, although it is recommended that any golfers using this method send their entries by first class post no later than Tuesday of this week.
The cost of entry is just £20 per pair for the fourball betterball tournament in aid of Epilepsy Action. The competition is open to gents, ladies and juniors.
Bartliff also advised that there are also some tees still available for sponsorship should any individual or company wish to get involved in the event and pledge their support for a worthwhile cause. More information about the day can read in our previous article about the Castlefields Charity Golf Day.
Anybody interested in playing in the pairs event should contact competition organiser and club vice-captain David Bartliff on 01484 402429 for what promises to be an entertaining day at the Rastrick based course. Alternatively an entry form can be downloaded and printed off here, although it is recommended that any golfers using this method send their entries by first class post no later than Tuesday of this week.
The cost of entry is just £20 per pair for the fourball betterball tournament in aid of Epilepsy Action. The competition is open to gents, ladies and juniors.
Bartliff also advised that there are also some tees still available for sponsorship should any individual or company wish to get involved in the event and pledge their support for a worthwhile cause. More information about the day can read in our previous article about the Castlefields Charity Golf Day.
Big Wins for Wrightson and Paul
Pat Wrightson and Sandra Paul, both Huddersfield Golf Club members, had big victories when they represented Yorkshire Ladies Veterans in their county match against Cheshire last week.
In the game played at Alwoodley Wrighton beat Sue Dye, the Northern Veterans champion, 5 & 4 whilst Paul saw off Jan McGowan by the same winning margin. Yorkshire won the contest by 6 points to 1.
In the game played at Alwoodley Wrighton beat Sue Dye, the Northern Veterans champion, 5 & 4 whilst Paul saw off Jan McGowan by the same winning margin. Yorkshire won the contest by 6 points to 1.
Friday, 30 May 2008
Local Knowledge Helps Heath to Promotion
Crosland Heath gained promotion from Yorkshire's Fifth Division Team Championship last week and will now go on and compete in the fourth tier of the county league system at Forest Park Golf Club in mid June.
Playing on their home track the side was led by the experienced Bob Wallace (pictured above) with rounds of 79 and 74 for a 153 total. Two other members of the successful HHDUGC Second Division Scratch Team Championship winning side (see article) also played with Terry Goldstein posting rounds of 78 and 80 with Roger Morris carding a pair of 79's also for a 158 total. Alan Dyson chipped in with rounds of 77 and 78 to complete the jubilant fourball who aggregated 622 and finished in the fifth out of the six promotion places on offer.
Crookhill Park claimed the title on 608 with Hessle (614), Middlesbrough (617), Sickleholme (617) and Sand Moor (622) joining The Heath in the next round.
Remain in 5th Division:
630: Waterton Park
630: Wakefield
633: Low Laithes
636: Hunley Hall
639: Kirkbymoorside
640: Bingley St. Ives
Relegated to 6th Division:
641: Silkstone
643: Skipton
653: Temple Newsam
661: Hickleton
671: Dore & Totley
673: Knaresborough
Playing on their home track the side was led by the experienced Bob Wallace (pictured above) with rounds of 79 and 74 for a 153 total. Two other members of the successful HHDUGC Second Division Scratch Team Championship winning side (see article) also played with Terry Goldstein posting rounds of 78 and 80 with Roger Morris carding a pair of 79's also for a 158 total. Alan Dyson chipped in with rounds of 77 and 78 to complete the jubilant fourball who aggregated 622 and finished in the fifth out of the six promotion places on offer.
Crookhill Park claimed the title on 608 with Hessle (614), Middlesbrough (617), Sickleholme (617) and Sand Moor (622) joining The Heath in the next round.
Remain in 5th Division:
630: Waterton Park
630: Wakefield
633: Low Laithes
636: Hunley Hall
639: Kirkbymoorside
640: Bingley St. Ives
Relegated to 6th Division:
641: Silkstone
643: Skipton
653: Temple Newsam
661: Hickleton
671: Dore & Totley
673: Knaresborough
Dewsbury Dinner Fiasco now Closed!
It would appear that the 'fiasco' surrounding the Mirfield Civic Dinner that unfairly entangled Dewsbury District Golf Club has now finally been laid to rest.
There has been significant public interest in the the goings on at The Pinnacle golf club after alleged derogatory comments, that were made by some of the guests attending the dinner held in March, were brought to light in The Mirfield Reporter and indeed on our own news blog (see article) earlier this month.
The annual dinner has been held at Dewsbury District Golf Club for a number of years with Club Manager Mick Thorpe commenting, "We have received commendations each year about the food, service and facilities. The Golf Club received no complaints at all either on the night or there after."
However, concern was raised by the clubs committee that some of the comments could have been interpreted as uncomplimentary towards the golf club and the services it provides - despite a letter published in The Mirfield Reporter, from councillor Stephen Grant, exonerating the club from any negativity.
Since the recent publishing's the golf club has received a letter from the incoming Mayor, Keith Sibbald, firstly to make payment for the outstanding balance which had been until then withheld and to also express concern over the unfortunate situation. In his letter he commented, "There has been unfortunate reporting, in the local press, of the debate on this issue at the last Town Council Meeting and Dewsbury Golf Club has been unfairly drawn into the matter." He goes on to say, "I have attended at least 20 functions at the Golf Club, including my daughter's wedding reception, and at all times the professionalism of the staff, the quality of the service and the high standard of the food presented has been of the highest levels. I consider the Civic Dinner met those high standards."
Thorpe closed by saying, "We would like to take this opportunity to put matters straight and also thank people for speaking out on our behalf. We are still open, still providing top quality service at very reasonable prices and will continue to do so in the future. We have already received a booking for next years Civic Dinner and look forward to working with The Mirfield Town Mayor, Keith Sibbald in providing an excellent night for all concerned."
There has been significant public interest in the the goings on at The Pinnacle golf club after alleged derogatory comments, that were made by some of the guests attending the dinner held in March, were brought to light in The Mirfield Reporter and indeed on our own news blog (see article) earlier this month.
The annual dinner has been held at Dewsbury District Golf Club for a number of years with Club Manager Mick Thorpe commenting, "We have received commendations each year about the food, service and facilities. The Golf Club received no complaints at all either on the night or there after."
However, concern was raised by the clubs committee that some of the comments could have been interpreted as uncomplimentary towards the golf club and the services it provides - despite a letter published in The Mirfield Reporter, from councillor Stephen Grant, exonerating the club from any negativity.
Since the recent publishing's the golf club has received a letter from the incoming Mayor, Keith Sibbald, firstly to make payment for the outstanding balance which had been until then withheld and to also express concern over the unfortunate situation. In his letter he commented, "There has been unfortunate reporting, in the local press, of the debate on this issue at the last Town Council Meeting and Dewsbury Golf Club has been unfairly drawn into the matter." He goes on to say, "I have attended at least 20 functions at the Golf Club, including my daughter's wedding reception, and at all times the professionalism of the staff, the quality of the service and the high standard of the food presented has been of the highest levels. I consider the Civic Dinner met those high standards."
Thorpe closed by saying, "We would like to take this opportunity to put matters straight and also thank people for speaking out on our behalf. We are still open, still providing top quality service at very reasonable prices and will continue to do so in the future. We have already received a booking for next years Civic Dinner and look forward to working with The Mirfield Town Mayor, Keith Sibbald in providing an excellent night for all concerned."
Colcombe Makes Top Ten in Yorkshire Boys
Longley Park's Matthew Colcombe (pictured above) earned a creditable top ten finish in the Yorkshire Boys Championship at Pannal Golf Club on Wednesday.
Son of former Union Matchplay Champion, Michael, the youngster posted rounds of 76 and 73 for a 149 total to finish seven strokes behind the winner, Scott Clarkson, of Ilkley Golf Club. In the under 18's competition the five-over par tournament aggregate gave Colcombe a tie for 10th position.
Other competitors from the region included Nathan Scott from Crow Nest Park who recorded rounds of 81 and 72 to tie for 23rd place and West End's Sam Bridges who carded a 74 and 81 to finish further down the field.
Other local scores were Tom Goodair (Hanging Heaton): 79, 81 = 160, B Adamson (Crow Nest Park): 83, 78 = 161, J Bower (Meltham): 82, 79 = 161 and G Bamford (Hebden Bridge): 83, 82 = 165.
Full Scores
Son of former Union Matchplay Champion, Michael, the youngster posted rounds of 76 and 73 for a 149 total to finish seven strokes behind the winner, Scott Clarkson, of Ilkley Golf Club. In the under 18's competition the five-over par tournament aggregate gave Colcombe a tie for 10th position.
Other competitors from the region included Nathan Scott from Crow Nest Park who recorded rounds of 81 and 72 to tie for 23rd place and West End's Sam Bridges who carded a 74 and 81 to finish further down the field.
Other local scores were Tom Goodair (Hanging Heaton): 79, 81 = 160, B Adamson (Crow Nest Park): 83, 78 = 161, J Bower (Meltham): 82, 79 = 161 and G Bamford (Hebden Bridge): 83, 82 = 165.
Full Scores
Thursday, 29 May 2008
Pannal Rosebowl Start Times
Three players from the local area will compete in The Pannal Rosebowl, a Yorkshire Order of Merit event, next month at the Harrogate based golf course.
Mark Colley from Dewsbury District Golf Club will join his club-mate and Order of Merit regular Edward Battye along with Marsden's Chris Thewlis in the event which has seven plus handicap golfers taking part. Richard Suddes, formerly of Huddersfield Golf Club but now representing Sandburn Hall, also competes.
View Pannal Rosebowl Start Times.
Mark Colley from Dewsbury District Golf Club will join his club-mate and Order of Merit regular Edward Battye along with Marsden's Chris Thewlis in the event which has seven plus handicap golfers taking part. Richard Suddes, formerly of Huddersfield Golf Club but now representing Sandburn Hall, also competes.
View Pannal Rosebowl Start Times.
Meltham Members Volunteer to Help Union Shortage
Two Meltham Golf Club members have stepped forward to assist the Halifax, Huddersfield & District Union of Golf Clubs with the administration and organisation of events and activities after an appeal through the local media.
Both Steven Whiteley and Malcolm Styring have offered their services to help keep up the good work of the local Union and hopefully continue the success they are currently having with competitions and through their representative sides.
Read the full report by Tony Dawber on The Halifax Courier website which includes comments from President of the Union and Halifax Golf Club member Steven Wild.
A list of the HHDUGC fixtures can be seen here.
Both Steven Whiteley and Malcolm Styring have offered their services to help keep up the good work of the local Union and hopefully continue the success they are currently having with competitions and through their representative sides.
Read the full report by Tony Dawber on The Halifax Courier website which includes comments from President of the Union and Halifax Golf Club member Steven Wild.
A list of the HHDUGC fixtures can be seen here.
Top Ten for Battye at Hornsea
Dewsbury District's Edward Battye finished in the top ten in The Hornsea Gutty yesterday after rounds of 74 and 79 for a 153 total gave him a share of sixth place. Thomas Usher from Baildon Golf Club won the event with a score of 149.
Battye's fellow Dewsbury club member Ben Crowther posted a pair of 79's whilst Dan Overend (Hanging Heaton) carded an 83 and 75 to tie with Crowther on a 158 aggregate. Ryan Rawson, also of Dewsbury, recorded an 83 in the afternoon but no returned in his opening round.
More information can be seen in our Yorkshire Order of Merit section.
Battye's fellow Dewsbury club member Ben Crowther posted a pair of 79's whilst Dan Overend (Hanging Heaton) carded an 83 and 75 to tie with Crowther on a 158 aggregate. Ryan Rawson, also of Dewsbury, recorded an 83 in the afternoon but no returned in his opening round.
More information can be seen in our Yorkshire Order of Merit section.
Seniors Championship Update
The closing date for The HHDUGC Individual Strokeplay Seniors Championship, sponsored by Audi, is just around the corner.
Any entries for the tournament, to be played at Meltham Golf Club on Tuesday 17th June, must be with the Competition Secretary no later than the 4th June.
The competition is open to male members who are 55 or over on the day of the competition with entry at just £10.
Click here for an Entry Form.
Any entries for the tournament, to be played at Meltham Golf Club on Tuesday 17th June, must be with the Competition Secretary no later than the 4th June.
The competition is open to male members who are 55 or over on the day of the competition with entry at just £10.
Click here for an Entry Form.
DebRA Day at Ogden
The 2008 DebRA Charity Golf Day and Dinner takes place at Halifax Golf Club today.
The day is all about raising money for the DebRA Charity which urgently needs funds to support their care and research programmes; to support those families whose lives are blighted by the genetic skin-blistering condition called EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa) and to pay for the research which will one day conquer this terrible condition.
More information about the day can be read here.
The day is all about raising money for the DebRA Charity which urgently needs funds to support their care and research programmes; to support those families whose lives are blighted by the genetic skin-blistering condition called EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa) and to pay for the research which will one day conquer this terrible condition.
More information about the day can be read here.
Fixby Ladies Win
Huddersfield Golf Club Ladies beat Cookridge Hall by 4½ points to 2½ in their latest Yorkshire Inter-club Team Championship fixture. Brenda Robertshaw, Val Thornborrow, Peta Oxley and Jackie Elam all won their games whilst Geraldine Stocchero halved her match.
Bradley Park Ladies Team Open
The starting times for the Ladies Team Open at Bradley Park on Wednesday 4th June are listed below.
8.52: J. Marsden, (M). Newson (LP) & partners.
9.00: C. Mansfield & partners (WH).
9.18: S. Harrison (BP), M. Turner (M), B. Lee (O), G. Goodlass (O).
9.26: B. Taylor (E), S. Blackwell (BP), O. Mercer (BP) & partner.
9.35: E. A. Wood, C. Mallinson, C. Blackburn, A. Hirst (WH).
9.44: C. Fisher, I. Peaker, L. Crowley, S. Webster (BH).
9.52: J. Ryan (WH) & partners.
10.00: L. Downey (WH) & partners.
10.09: C. Booth (WH) & partners.
10.18: J. Wilkinson, J. Liley, L. White, A. Carrington (D).
10.26: C. Newton, A. Brook, M. King, M. Gomersall (CK).
10.35: M. Jones, N. Dyson, J. Russell, S. Woosnam (D).
10.44: M. Bennett & partners (WH).
11.00: S. Shillito (BP), R. Horsfall (H), H. Hardaker (M), M. Haigh (CH).
11.09: M. Dyson (O), R. Bradford (O), L. Dyson (D), E. Pinchin (BP).
11.18: E. Taylor (WP), S. Greasby (WD), M. Smith (WD), R. Cullen (WD).
11.26: M. Palmer, A. Goldsborough, M. Ellison, P. Kendal (C).
11.35: M. Bellamy, C. Fishburn (H), H. Pears, A. Duffy (C).
11.44: S. Briathwaite (BP) & partners.
11.52: M. Thewliss (BP), P. Comerford (BP) & partners.
12.00: K. Widdup, M. Healey, S. Tomlinson, B. Crosby (NM).
12.09: E. Singleton (R) & partners.
12.18: J. Clampett, V. Thornberry, K. Taylor, L. Mallinson (H).
12.26: P. Bricklebank (BP), E. Prior (M), S. Littlewood (O), C. Woodsides (D).
12.44: B. Stacey, T. Gough, J. Littlewood (CK), S. Newton (WV).
12.52: M. Sunderland (WB), J. Palmer, P. Holdsworth (WB), E. Robertshaw (Q).
1.00: M. Barnard, J. Poole & partners (W).
1.09: G. Binns, E. Peel (B), V. Exley, L. Ireland (S).
1.18: C. Blakeway (LL) & partners.
1.26: B. Hoyle, J. Barron, W. Garside & partner (WE).
1.35: S. Jones, P. Oxley, P. Addy (H), L. Hirst (BH).
1.44: E. Crabtree, H. Ramsden, M. Hellowell, E. Hirst (BH).
2.00: R. Hughes, K. Seabrook (WE), B. Yarker, (M). Wilson (BH).
2.09: S. Ketchion (BP) & partners.
2.18: S. Binns, K. Brundell, J. Smith (CNP), L. Lambert (L).
2.26: A. Jowett (BP) & partners.
2.35: A. Jowett (BP) & partners.
2.44: C. Hampson, B. Horrocks, J. Jackson, J. Longbottom (CNP).
2.52: D. Procter, J. Kinder, C. Casper, A. Day (O).
3.00: M. McGivern, J. Childs (BP) & partners.
3.09: M. McGivern, J. Childs (BP) & partners.
3.18: V. Young (H) & partners.
3.26: V. Young (H) & partners.
3.35: S. Malins, H. Gatenby (BP) & partners.
3.43: N. Willingham, P. Flaherty (BP) & partners.
KEY: BH Bradley Hall, BP Bradley Park, B Bingley St Ives, C Calverley, CH Crosland Heath, CK Cleckheaton, CNP Crow Nest Park, D Dewsbury, E Elland, H Huddersfield, L Lightcliffe, LL Low Laithes, LP Longley Park, M Meltham, NM North Manchester, O Outlane, Q Queensbury, Ry Ryburn, S Shipley, W Wash, WB West Bradford, WD Woodthorpe, WE West End, WH Woodsome Hall, WP Woolley Park, WV Willow Valley.
8.52: J. Marsden, (M). Newson (LP) & partners.
9.00: C. Mansfield & partners (WH).
9.18: S. Harrison (BP), M. Turner (M), B. Lee (O), G. Goodlass (O).
9.26: B. Taylor (E), S. Blackwell (BP), O. Mercer (BP) & partner.
9.35: E. A. Wood, C. Mallinson, C. Blackburn, A. Hirst (WH).
9.44: C. Fisher, I. Peaker, L. Crowley, S. Webster (BH).
9.52: J. Ryan (WH) & partners.
10.00: L. Downey (WH) & partners.
10.09: C. Booth (WH) & partners.
10.18: J. Wilkinson, J. Liley, L. White, A. Carrington (D).
10.26: C. Newton, A. Brook, M. King, M. Gomersall (CK).
10.35: M. Jones, N. Dyson, J. Russell, S. Woosnam (D).
10.44: M. Bennett & partners (WH).
11.00: S. Shillito (BP), R. Horsfall (H), H. Hardaker (M), M. Haigh (CH).
11.09: M. Dyson (O), R. Bradford (O), L. Dyson (D), E. Pinchin (BP).
11.18: E. Taylor (WP), S. Greasby (WD), M. Smith (WD), R. Cullen (WD).
11.26: M. Palmer, A. Goldsborough, M. Ellison, P. Kendal (C).
11.35: M. Bellamy, C. Fishburn (H), H. Pears, A. Duffy (C).
11.44: S. Briathwaite (BP) & partners.
11.52: M. Thewliss (BP), P. Comerford (BP) & partners.
12.00: K. Widdup, M. Healey, S. Tomlinson, B. Crosby (NM).
12.09: E. Singleton (R) & partners.
12.18: J. Clampett, V. Thornberry, K. Taylor, L. Mallinson (H).
12.26: P. Bricklebank (BP), E. Prior (M), S. Littlewood (O), C. Woodsides (D).
12.44: B. Stacey, T. Gough, J. Littlewood (CK), S. Newton (WV).
12.52: M. Sunderland (WB), J. Palmer, P. Holdsworth (WB), E. Robertshaw (Q).
1.00: M. Barnard, J. Poole & partners (W).
1.09: G. Binns, E. Peel (B), V. Exley, L. Ireland (S).
1.18: C. Blakeway (LL) & partners.
1.26: B. Hoyle, J. Barron, W. Garside & partner (WE).
1.35: S. Jones, P. Oxley, P. Addy (H), L. Hirst (BH).
1.44: E. Crabtree, H. Ramsden, M. Hellowell, E. Hirst (BH).
2.00: R. Hughes, K. Seabrook (WE), B. Yarker, (M). Wilson (BH).
2.09: S. Ketchion (BP) & partners.
2.18: S. Binns, K. Brundell, J. Smith (CNP), L. Lambert (L).
2.26: A. Jowett (BP) & partners.
2.35: A. Jowett (BP) & partners.
2.44: C. Hampson, B. Horrocks, J. Jackson, J. Longbottom (CNP).
2.52: D. Procter, J. Kinder, C. Casper, A. Day (O).
3.00: M. McGivern, J. Childs (BP) & partners.
3.09: M. McGivern, J. Childs (BP) & partners.
3.18: V. Young (H) & partners.
3.26: V. Young (H) & partners.
3.35: S. Malins, H. Gatenby (BP) & partners.
3.43: N. Willingham, P. Flaherty (BP) & partners.
KEY: BH Bradley Hall, BP Bradley Park, B Bingley St Ives, C Calverley, CH Crosland Heath, CK Cleckheaton, CNP Crow Nest Park, D Dewsbury, E Elland, H Huddersfield, L Lightcliffe, LL Low Laithes, LP Longley Park, M Meltham, NM North Manchester, O Outlane, Q Queensbury, Ry Ryburn, S Shipley, W Wash, WB West Bradford, WD Woodthorpe, WE West End, WH Woodsome Hall, WP Woolley Park, WV Willow Valley.
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Gaunt Holes Now Open at Silkstone
New holes at Silkstone Golf Club in Barnsley opened for play at the weekend. The new 18-hole layout, designed by respected architect Jonathan Gaunt, overcame problems associated with public footpaths and bridleways, badger setts, and archaeological artifacts in the form of a 'medieval ridge and furrow' farming system.
Gaunt commented, "This project involved the redevelopment of the existing 18-hole course at Silkstone Golf Club in South Yorkshire. The work comprised the construction of seven new holes on dramatically undulating farmland, adjacent to the existing 18-hole course, along with the remodelling of a further four holes to eradicate historic safety problems and steep climbs."
The new course measures 6648 yards with a par of 73. Arguably, it will have some of the most challenging golf holes in Yorkshire with some photographs pictured below.
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Gaunt commented, "This project involved the redevelopment of the existing 18-hole course at Silkstone Golf Club in South Yorkshire. The work comprised the construction of seven new holes on dramatically undulating farmland, adjacent to the existing 18-hole course, along with the remodelling of a further four holes to eradicate historic safety problems and steep climbs."
The new course measures 6648 yards with a par of 73. Arguably, it will have some of the most challenging golf holes in Yorkshire with some photographs pictured below.
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Panesar is Masters Champion at Crow Nest Park
The 2008 Gents and Ladies Masters Champions were decided at Crow Nest Park Golf Club on a windy Bank Holiday Monday. Club Captain Raj Panesar won the men's competition with Eddie Hirst in second place and Andy Mitchell in third spot. Stephanie Binns was crowned the Ladies Champion and Shaun Higgins won the par three prize on an enjoyable day for all participants.
The 'Masters' event is open to all lady and male members who have won a Major Competition since the golf club opened in 1995 and 40 competitors played in this years tournament.
It is no wonder that Panesar, who is entering his sixth year as a member at Crow Nest Park after only taking up the game in 1995, was in the prizes as he is clearly a talented all round sportsman. Of Indian descent, but a Yorkshireman through and through, he was a three times Bradford Champion at badminton by the age of 21 and is also a former Bradford Champion at squash when he used to play semi-professional in the Yorkshire premier league. He also has a love for cricket and in the 1970's had trials with Yorkshire and has since served on many committees and organised four international tours.
Competitions Secretary, Mick Walton said, "The blustery conditions made the course very challenging. I would like to thank all the competitors and congratulations to the winners."
The trophies and prizes were presented by the Lady Captain, Pam Hollingworth and Les Holmes, who's idea it was to create the Masters competitions. Reining Champion, Mark Widdop, handed the trophy over to his successor, Mr Panesar.
The 'Masters' event is open to all lady and male members who have won a Major Competition since the golf club opened in 1995 and 40 competitors played in this years tournament.
It is no wonder that Panesar, who is entering his sixth year as a member at Crow Nest Park after only taking up the game in 1995, was in the prizes as he is clearly a talented all round sportsman. Of Indian descent, but a Yorkshireman through and through, he was a three times Bradford Champion at badminton by the age of 21 and is also a former Bradford Champion at squash when he used to play semi-professional in the Yorkshire premier league. He also has a love for cricket and in the 1970's had trials with Yorkshire and has since served on many committees and organised four international tours.
Competitions Secretary, Mick Walton said, "The blustery conditions made the course very challenging. I would like to thank all the competitors and congratulations to the winners."
The trophies and prizes were presented by the Lady Captain, Pam Hollingworth and Les Holmes, who's idea it was to create the Masters competitions. Reining Champion, Mark Widdop, handed the trophy over to his successor, Mr Panesar.
New 'Guess The Course'
We have just added a new aerial photograph from one of our local golf courses ..... but can you guess which course it is?
Take a look at the image in our Guess The Course section and submit your guess. We also reveal the correct answer from the last picture that we posted.
Take a look at the image in our Guess The Course section and submit your guess. We also reveal the correct answer from the last picture that we posted.
Tuesday, 27 May 2008
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Second for Seaton at Woodsome
Experienced campaigner Tim Seaton came close to capturing The Earl of Dartmouth Trophy over Woodsome Hall's golf course yesterday after steady rounds of 73 and 75 in difficult conditions. One of the oldest competitors in the field, at 52 years of age, he produced solid golf to finish as runner-up to Bradford's Sam Jewell at the Fenay Bridge course.
In gusty conditions Seaton (pictured above on the right with Woodsome Hall Captain Geoff Headey) posted just one solitary birdie as he made mostly pars in his eight over par total of 148 just two strokes behind the winner who is the son of Derby County Football Club manager Paul. He secured second place, despite a triple bogey six on the par three third hole during his second round, mainly because he covered his back nine holes during the afternoon in an impressive one under par 34.
On a day when scoring was made extremely difficult by a combination of very strong winds, firm greens and tricky pin positions Seaton, playing in only the third grouping out, used all his experience to combat the wind and posted a total that for a long period looked like it would not be beaten.
Seaton, a former England Boys International, is relatively new to the local circuit after joining Huddersfield Golf Club as their General Manager just over a month ago from Headingley. He is a former Cambridgeshire County Champion, has represented his county over 250 times and is a winner of several notable championships including The Gog Magog Trophy, a competition played annually at the golf club where he is also a member and victor of their club championship on nine occasions. He has also recently won the Cambridgeshire Wheel Salver, a matchplay event that he captured in 2006 beating Jon Osler in the final.
Doncaster born Seaton, also a trained accountant, trailed by two strokes at the halfway stage from Howley Hall's Luke Maguire as did home club member Graham Cox. However, when Maguire 'no returned' during his afternoon round and Cox failed to produce the magic of his morning effort it left Seaton as the regions highest placed finisher.
Seaton's display will have given Fixby Scratch Team Captain, David Jagger, something to consider regarding selection for team matches after his performance left fellow club members Richard Broadley, Brad Tupman, Fraser Scholefield and Dan Stocchero trailing in his wake. Although it is still expected that Broadley, Richard Oddy, Charles Webb and Neil Williams, who withdrew from the Woodsome event at short notice, will line up for the club at Dewsbury in The HHDUGC Scratch Team Championship on Sunday.
Woodsome Hall member, defending champion and also the winner in 2006, Chris Dyson, was unable to pull off what would have been a dramatic hattrick of wins as he recorded scores of 85 and 75 for a total of 160 to finish down the field. Richard Holt, also a member at Woodsome and playing with Seaton scored rounds of 75 and 77 to finish on 152 and grab fifth place.
The difficulty in the scoring was proved when CSS for both rounds increased from the usual 69 to 72 and were deemed to be 'reduction only' rounds. More scores and information can be found in our Yorkshire Order of Merit section.
You can also sign up to our Yorkshire Order of Merit Newsletter to recieve all the latest news and information.
Leading Scores:
S Jewell (Bradford): 75, 71 = 146
T. Seaton (Huddersfield): 73, 75 = 148
R. Law (Low Laithes): 74, 76 = 150
T. Usher (Baildon): 76, 75 = 151
R. Holt (Woodsome Hall): 75, 77 = 152
Selected Local Scores:
R. Broadley (Huddersfield): 153
G. Cox (Woodsome Hall): 155
E. Battye (Dewsbury): 158
D. Stocchero (Huddersfield): 158
B. Crowther (Dewsbury): 159
J. Smith (Dewsbury): 159
C. Dyson (Woodsome Hall: 160
A. Shaw (Bradley Hall): 163
B. Tupman (Huddersfield): 163
D Stafford (Todmorden): 163
J. Hirst (Woodsome Hall): 163
T. Garrett (Meltham): 165
A. Durie (Woodsome Hall): 166
C. Thewlis (Marsden): NR
D. Overend (Hanging Heaton): NR
F. Scholefield (Huddersfield): NR
G. McLean (Meltham): NR
I. Powell (Hebden Bridge): NR
I. Lawson (Woodsome Hall): NR
J. Graham (Woodsome Hall): NR
J. Murch (Dewsbury): NR
M. Hepworth (Woodsome Hall): NR
In gusty conditions Seaton (pictured above on the right with Woodsome Hall Captain Geoff Headey) posted just one solitary birdie as he made mostly pars in his eight over par total of 148 just two strokes behind the winner who is the son of Derby County Football Club manager Paul. He secured second place, despite a triple bogey six on the par three third hole during his second round, mainly because he covered his back nine holes during the afternoon in an impressive one under par 34.
On a day when scoring was made extremely difficult by a combination of very strong winds, firm greens and tricky pin positions Seaton, playing in only the third grouping out, used all his experience to combat the wind and posted a total that for a long period looked like it would not be beaten.
Seaton, a former England Boys International, is relatively new to the local circuit after joining Huddersfield Golf Club as their General Manager just over a month ago from Headingley. He is a former Cambridgeshire County Champion, has represented his county over 250 times and is a winner of several notable championships including The Gog Magog Trophy, a competition played annually at the golf club where he is also a member and victor of their club championship on nine occasions. He has also recently won the Cambridgeshire Wheel Salver, a matchplay event that he captured in 2006 beating Jon Osler in the final.
Doncaster born Seaton, also a trained accountant, trailed by two strokes at the halfway stage from Howley Hall's Luke Maguire as did home club member Graham Cox. However, when Maguire 'no returned' during his afternoon round and Cox failed to produce the magic of his morning effort it left Seaton as the regions highest placed finisher.
Seaton's display will have given Fixby Scratch Team Captain, David Jagger, something to consider regarding selection for team matches after his performance left fellow club members Richard Broadley, Brad Tupman, Fraser Scholefield and Dan Stocchero trailing in his wake. Although it is still expected that Broadley, Richard Oddy, Charles Webb and Neil Williams, who withdrew from the Woodsome event at short notice, will line up for the club at Dewsbury in The HHDUGC Scratch Team Championship on Sunday.
Woodsome Hall member, defending champion and also the winner in 2006, Chris Dyson, was unable to pull off what would have been a dramatic hattrick of wins as he recorded scores of 85 and 75 for a total of 160 to finish down the field. Richard Holt, also a member at Woodsome and playing with Seaton scored rounds of 75 and 77 to finish on 152 and grab fifth place.
The difficulty in the scoring was proved when CSS for both rounds increased from the usual 69 to 72 and were deemed to be 'reduction only' rounds. More scores and information can be found in our Yorkshire Order of Merit section.
You can also sign up to our Yorkshire Order of Merit Newsletter to recieve all the latest news and information.
Leading Scores:
S Jewell (Bradford): 75, 71 = 146
T. Seaton (Huddersfield): 73, 75 = 148
R. Law (Low Laithes): 74, 76 = 150
T. Usher (Baildon): 76, 75 = 151
R. Holt (Woodsome Hall): 75, 77 = 152
Selected Local Scores:
R. Broadley (Huddersfield): 153
G. Cox (Woodsome Hall): 155
E. Battye (Dewsbury): 158
D. Stocchero (Huddersfield): 158
B. Crowther (Dewsbury): 159
J. Smith (Dewsbury): 159
C. Dyson (Woodsome Hall: 160
A. Shaw (Bradley Hall): 163
B. Tupman (Huddersfield): 163
D Stafford (Todmorden): 163
J. Hirst (Woodsome Hall): 163
T. Garrett (Meltham): 165
A. Durie (Woodsome Hall): 166
C. Thewlis (Marsden): NR
D. Overend (Hanging Heaton): NR
F. Scholefield (Huddersfield): NR
G. McLean (Meltham): NR
I. Powell (Hebden Bridge): NR
I. Lawson (Woodsome Hall): NR
J. Graham (Woodsome Hall): NR
J. Murch (Dewsbury): NR
M. Hepworth (Woodsome Hall): NR
Longley Park Juniors into Second Round
Both Longley Park junior pairings progressed through to the second round of The HHDUGC Junior Foursomes Knockout. Their first team comfortably saw off Hebden Bridge by a margin of 6&5 whilst their second string won by 2&1 in a much closer match against Outlane.
Both Saddleworth sides also progressed to the next round, to be played at either Ryburn or Elland, after victories over Crosland Heath and Meltham. The only other golf club with both sides still in the competition is Crow Nest Park after one team received a bye into the second round and the other beat Huddersfield 2&1.
Both Saddleworth sides also progressed to the next round, to be played at either Ryburn or Elland, after victories over Crosland Heath and Meltham. The only other golf club with both sides still in the competition is Crow Nest Park after one team received a bye into the second round and the other beat Huddersfield 2&1.
Monday, 26 May 2008
Whiteley Helps Meltham Defend Jack Sykes Trophy
A jubilant Meltham celebrated yesterday after their golf club won The Jack Sykes Trophy for the second year running as they successfully defended the HHDUGC Handicap Team Championship at a howling Saddleworth Golf Club.
Strong winds made the Oldham based golf course virtually unplayable at times as the scoring soared and the CSS deemed the competition as a 'reductions only' event. However, Meltham dug deep in the tough conditions and triumphed on a card count back after equalling Huddersfield Golf Club's total of 357 in the four-man team event where all scores count. Todmorden finsihed in third position six strokes back but two ahead of Hanging Heaton in fourth
Each club in the union is represented by a team and must have one player of not less than 8 handicap, one player of not less than 10 handicap, one player of not less than 12 handicap and one player of not less than 14 handicap. All gross scores then count with the lowest accumulative total winning.
Three of the quartet that won last year at West End Golf Club were present again this year. Steven Whiteley, fresh from his recent win in the Wednesday Society and brother of the tournaments sponsor Robert, fired a gross 80 which also won him the best individual nett prize. Andrew Steel and Martin Butterworth scored 87 and 96 respectively as they had the winning feeling again. The fourth member of the squad, who did not play last year replacing Dave Buckley, was Andrew Hirst who posted a 94.
Leading Scores (gross):
Meltham 357:
Steven Whiteley 80, Andrew Steel 87, Andrew Hirst 94, Martin Butterworth 96
Huddersfield 357:
Robert Hall 83, Charles Burke 84, Melvyn Bedford 88, Andy Johnson 102
Todmorden 363:
Rod Hunt 85, Roy Holland 86, Mike Sunderland 88, Stephen Hughs 104
Hanging Heaton 365:
Sam Heatherington 87, Richard Spurr 89, Anthony Coe 92, Hadyn Bradbury 97
Castlefields 370:
Ryan Joyce 83, Bernard Joyce 91, Richard Badrock 96, Adrian Holroyde 100
West End (Halifax) 373
Queensbury 375
Halifax Bradley Hall 379
Halifax 379
Marsden 381
Crow Nest Park 382
Elland 386
Woodsome Hall 386
Lightcliffe 386
Crosland Heath 389
Dewsbury District 389
Outlane 390
Hebden Bridge 395
Ryburn 414
Longley Park NR
Saddleworth NR
Willow Valley NR
Strong winds made the Oldham based golf course virtually unplayable at times as the scoring soared and the CSS deemed the competition as a 'reductions only' event. However, Meltham dug deep in the tough conditions and triumphed on a card count back after equalling Huddersfield Golf Club's total of 357 in the four-man team event where all scores count. Todmorden finsihed in third position six strokes back but two ahead of Hanging Heaton in fourth
Each club in the union is represented by a team and must have one player of not less than 8 handicap, one player of not less than 10 handicap, one player of not less than 12 handicap and one player of not less than 14 handicap. All gross scores then count with the lowest accumulative total winning.
Three of the quartet that won last year at West End Golf Club were present again this year. Steven Whiteley, fresh from his recent win in the Wednesday Society and brother of the tournaments sponsor Robert, fired a gross 80 which also won him the best individual nett prize. Andrew Steel and Martin Butterworth scored 87 and 96 respectively as they had the winning feeling again. The fourth member of the squad, who did not play last year replacing Dave Buckley, was Andrew Hirst who posted a 94.
Leading Scores (gross):
Meltham 357:
Steven Whiteley 80, Andrew Steel 87, Andrew Hirst 94, Martin Butterworth 96
Huddersfield 357:
Robert Hall 83, Charles Burke 84, Melvyn Bedford 88, Andy Johnson 102
Todmorden 363:
Rod Hunt 85, Roy Holland 86, Mike Sunderland 88, Stephen Hughs 104
Hanging Heaton 365:
Sam Heatherington 87, Richard Spurr 89, Anthony Coe 92, Hadyn Bradbury 97
Castlefields 370:
Ryan Joyce 83, Bernard Joyce 91, Richard Badrock 96, Adrian Holroyde 100
West End (Halifax) 373
Queensbury 375
Halifax Bradley Hall 379
Halifax 379
Marsden 381
Crow Nest Park 382
Elland 386
Woodsome Hall 386
Lightcliffe 386
Crosland Heath 389
Dewsbury District 389
Outlane 390
Hebden Bridge 395
Ryburn 414
Longley Park NR
Saddleworth NR
Willow Valley NR
Thursday Win for Priestley
R Priestly prevented Roy Towell from completing a hattrick of Thursday Medal victories at Halifax Golf Club. The 15 handicapper had 41 points in the latest event to beat Timothy Pollard into runners-up spot by a single stableford point. Towell, who had won the two previous events, was well down the field with 25 points.
Leading Scores:
R A Priestley 41
Timothy Pollard 40
Mr Timothy Cowie 36
Alan Walker 36
Mr J.S Pearce 36
Leading Scores:
R A Priestley 41
Timothy Pollard 40
Mr Timothy Cowie 36
Alan Walker 36
Mr J.S Pearce 36
Jeffrey Wins Pro Medal at Saddleworth
A Jeffrey, a 16 handicapper, won the Pro's Medal at Saddleworth after shooting a nett 65. Three players were tied in second place a stroke further back, one of those players being Marcus Wray who had the lowest gross score on the day with a round of 70.
Leading Scores:
A Jeffrey 81 - 16 = 65
R Downing 84 - 18 = 66
Marcus Wray 70 - 4 = 66
P Beswick 84 - 18 = 66
J Shaw 85 - 18 = 67
Leading Scores:
A Jeffrey 81 - 16 = 65
R Downing 84 - 18 = 66
Marcus Wray 70 - 4 = 66
P Beswick 84 - 18 = 66
J Shaw 85 - 18 = 67
Shaw Pips Rattigan
S Shaw narrowly posted the lowest score in the Heneghan Cup at Longley park Golf Club on Saturday. Shaw fired a nett 62 which was also matched by M Rattigan but who did not have as good an inward nine holes. Shaw and Rattigan, both 15 handicappers, lead the rest of the division one field by two strokes.
In division two K Fish produced the low round of the day with a 65 to win by a single stroke from P Cope and N Ward.
Leading Scores Division One:
S J Shaw 77 - 15 = 62
M Rattigan 77 - 15 = 62
B Moorhouse 77 - 13 = 64
T Meigh 78 - 14 = 64
J P Senior 76 - 12 = 64
Leading Scores Division Two:
K Fish 83 - 18 = 65
P Cope 88 - 22 = 66
N Ward 91 - 25 = 66
I W Donaldson 84 - 17 = 67
In division two K Fish produced the low round of the day with a 65 to win by a single stroke from P Cope and N Ward.
Leading Scores Division One:
S J Shaw 77 - 15 = 62
M Rattigan 77 - 15 = 62
B Moorhouse 77 - 13 = 64
T Meigh 78 - 14 = 64
J P Senior 76 - 12 = 64
Leading Scores Division Two:
K Fish 83 - 18 = 65
P Cope 88 - 22 = 66
N Ward 91 - 25 = 66
I W Donaldson 84 - 17 = 67
Did Anybody Spot Parnell on the BBC?
How many of you watched the conclusion of The BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club yesterday and thought that you recognised a familiar face in the crowd?
Well, it was indeed no other than current Captain of the PGA and Head Professional at Bradley Park Golf Club, Dr. Parnell Reilly. The 57 year old was very close to the action as the drama unfolded on the final green at the Surrey course where Miguel Angel Jimenez triumphed over Oliver Wilson at the second play-off hole.
The television camera's regularly switched their attention to Mrs Jimenez as she nervously watched from the side of the green .... and stood just next to her was Reilly!! He could also be seen, wearing a burgundy blazer, at the presentation table in the background as Gary Lineker interviewed the Spanish winner. A full report about the tournament and the interview with Lineker can be seen here.
Last year we did a Q&A Interview with Parnell which we're sure that new readers will find very interesting. You may also be wondering about our 'doctorate' pre-fix for the experienced professional golfer ... if so, you can read about the honour awarded to him by the Huddersfield University here.
Well, it was indeed no other than current Captain of the PGA and Head Professional at Bradley Park Golf Club, Dr. Parnell Reilly. The 57 year old was very close to the action as the drama unfolded on the final green at the Surrey course where Miguel Angel Jimenez triumphed over Oliver Wilson at the second play-off hole.
The television camera's regularly switched their attention to Mrs Jimenez as she nervously watched from the side of the green .... and stood just next to her was Reilly!! He could also be seen, wearing a burgundy blazer, at the presentation table in the background as Gary Lineker interviewed the Spanish winner. A full report about the tournament and the interview with Lineker can be seen here.
Last year we did a Q&A Interview with Parnell which we're sure that new readers will find very interesting. You may also be wondering about our 'doctorate' pre-fix for the experienced professional golfer ... if so, you can read about the honour awarded to him by the Huddersfield University here.
Father and Son Guide Team to Anniversary Victory
A father and son combined to help win The Harrison Anniversary Trophy at Crow Nest Park last Saturday. Phil and his son Mark formed half of the team that romped to victory with a massive 91 points in the team stableford competition. Phil, who is the clubs immediate Past Captain and his green-keeper son teamed up with Mick Green and James Ellis as the fourball won by two clear points.
With course conditions being excellent the standard of golf was exceptionally good. Runners up with 89 points were John Cryer, Dave Earnshaw, Mick Tiffany and Paul Scothorne. In third place were husband and wife Barbara and Peter Horrocks, Helen Pearson and Chris Stirk.
Twenty two teams competed for the trophy which was inaugurated in 2005 to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Hove Edge golf club and is played for annually. The trophy takes its name from the owners of Crow Nest Park, Marjorie and Richard Harrison.
Speaking after presenting the trophy and prizes, Club Captain Raj Panesar thanked all the competitors for taking part, the greens staff, Club Professional Paul Everitt, Mick Walton and his Competitions Committee, Tracy Briggs and all the staff for contributing to an excellent day. Panesar also went on to congratulate the winners.
With course conditions being excellent the standard of golf was exceptionally good. Runners up with 89 points were John Cryer, Dave Earnshaw, Mick Tiffany and Paul Scothorne. In third place were husband and wife Barbara and Peter Horrocks, Helen Pearson and Chris Stirk.
Twenty two teams competed for the trophy which was inaugurated in 2005 to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Hove Edge golf club and is played for annually. The trophy takes its name from the owners of Crow Nest Park, Marjorie and Richard Harrison.
Speaking after presenting the trophy and prizes, Club Captain Raj Panesar thanked all the competitors for taking part, the greens staff, Club Professional Paul Everitt, Mick Walton and his Competitions Committee, Tracy Briggs and all the staff for contributing to an excellent day. Panesar also went on to congratulate the winners.
Wallace Masters the Wind as Hallas Shines
Bob Wallace braved gusty winds as he produced some sterling golf at Crosland Heath to win the monthly medal on Saturday. The two-handicapper carded a gross 73, the lowest of the day, to secure the first division on a card play-off against N Bell. Neil Wilson finished third with a nett 72 as the CSS rose by three to 72, an indication of the difficulty on the day.
The lowest nett score of the day came from Andy Hallas (18 hcp) who won division three with a
mark of 69, the best in that section by three strokes. P Ridsdale won division two with a round of 70.
Leading Scores Division One:
R Wallace 73 - 2 = 71
N S Bell 76 - 5 = 71
N Wilson 76 - 4 = 72
I Millward 82 - 9 = 73
Leading Scores Division Two:
P Ridsdale 84 - 14 = 70
J R Mclean 84 - 13 = 71
J N Swift 81 - 10 = 71
L T Pilkington 82 - 11 = 71
H M Willerton 81 - 10 = 71
Leading Scores Division Three:
Andy Hallas 87 - 18 = 69
J R Noble 88 - 16 = 72
D I Ford 91 - 19 = 72
R Bedingfield 93 - 21 = 72
M A Hughes 90 - 17 = 73
John A Kaye 95 - 22 = 73
The lowest nett score of the day came from Andy Hallas (18 hcp) who won division three with a
mark of 69, the best in that section by three strokes. P Ridsdale won division two with a round of 70.
Leading Scores Division One:
R Wallace 73 - 2 = 71
N S Bell 76 - 5 = 71
N Wilson 76 - 4 = 72
I Millward 82 - 9 = 73
Leading Scores Division Two:
P Ridsdale 84 - 14 = 70
J R Mclean 84 - 13 = 71
J N Swift 81 - 10 = 71
L T Pilkington 82 - 11 = 71
H M Willerton 81 - 10 = 71
Leading Scores Division Three:
Andy Hallas 87 - 18 = 69
J R Noble 88 - 16 = 72
D I Ford 91 - 19 = 72
R Bedingfield 93 - 21 = 72
M A Hughes 90 - 17 = 73
John A Kaye 95 - 22 = 73
Stocchero Wins Club Challenge Bowl
Dan Stocchero held his composure and nerve to land the prestigious Club Challenge Bowl at Huddersfield Golf Club on Saturday. The four handicapper claimed the 36 hole strokeplay competition in tough conditions with nett rounds of 68 and 71 for a 139 total.
Leading from the front after his morning round the Halifax, Huddersfield Union team member added a solid 71 to his tally to finish two strokes ahead of the fast finishing A Walker (12 hcp). Walker, considered to be out of the running after his first round 77, posted a fabulous 64 in the afternoon, where scoring was generally slightly better, to push Stocchero all the way.
Edward Brown showed fine form with his rounds of 73 and 70 to grab third spot with Union Matchplay champion Richard Broadley a couple of shots further back in fourth place. Broadley (1 hcp) scored the lowest gross total with rounds of 75 and 72 which also matched those of Stocchero who had the same scores but in reverse order. The lowest gross round of the day came from Richard Oddy (1 hcp) during the afternoon when he recorded a 69, however, he was out of the running after a 82 earlier in the day.
Leading Scores Round One:
D Stocchero 72 - 4 = 68
R G Turner 82 - 11 = 71
E Roebuck 86 - 13 = 73
E D Brown 78 - 5 = 73
A Schnacke 77 - 4 = 73
C Burke 81 - 8 = 73
R A Pritchard 78 - 4 = 74
R Broadley 75 - 1 = 74
S Dunford 86 - 12 = 74
J S H Radcliffe 85 - 11 = 74
B Turner 80 - 6 = 74
Leading Scores Round Two:
A S Walker 76 - 12 = 64
D Hibbert 84 - 18 = 66
R Oddy 69 - 1 = 68
E D Brown 75 - 5 = 70
J Nother 75 - 5 = 70
P Coombes 76 - 5 = 71
B Johnson 77 - 6 = 71
R Broadley 72 - 1 = 71
D Stocchero 75 - 4 = 71
R A Pritchard 76 - 4 = 72
Leading from the front after his morning round the Halifax, Huddersfield Union team member added a solid 71 to his tally to finish two strokes ahead of the fast finishing A Walker (12 hcp). Walker, considered to be out of the running after his first round 77, posted a fabulous 64 in the afternoon, where scoring was generally slightly better, to push Stocchero all the way.
Edward Brown showed fine form with his rounds of 73 and 70 to grab third spot with Union Matchplay champion Richard Broadley a couple of shots further back in fourth place. Broadley (1 hcp) scored the lowest gross total with rounds of 75 and 72 which also matched those of Stocchero who had the same scores but in reverse order. The lowest gross round of the day came from Richard Oddy (1 hcp) during the afternoon when he recorded a 69, however, he was out of the running after a 82 earlier in the day.
Leading Scores Round One:
D Stocchero 72 - 4 = 68
R G Turner 82 - 11 = 71
E Roebuck 86 - 13 = 73
E D Brown 78 - 5 = 73
A Schnacke 77 - 4 = 73
C Burke 81 - 8 = 73
R A Pritchard 78 - 4 = 74
R Broadley 75 - 1 = 74
S Dunford 86 - 12 = 74
J S H Radcliffe 85 - 11 = 74
B Turner 80 - 6 = 74
Leading Scores Round Two:
A S Walker 76 - 12 = 64
D Hibbert 84 - 18 = 66
R Oddy 69 - 1 = 68
E D Brown 75 - 5 = 70
J Nother 75 - 5 = 70
P Coombes 76 - 5 = 71
B Johnson 77 - 6 = 71
R Broadley 72 - 1 = 71
D Stocchero 75 - 4 = 71
R A Pritchard 76 - 4 = 72
Hesselden and Kitson in John Hefferman Victory
Ryburn pair Neal Hesselden and John Kitson won the John Hefferman Four-ball competition at Ryburn Golf Club yesterday. The pair posted a winning 62 in the format which takes the best players score on each hole.
Both Hesselden and Kitson have failed to find form in competitions at Ryburn so far this year with both golfers having seen an increase in their handicaps by a single shot. However, they clicked at a windy Ryburn as they won by a single stroke from Andrew Hoyle and Davis Scott. Timothy Copley and Johnathan Tolley claimed the third placed on a card countback.
Leading Scores:
Neal Hesselden & John Kitson = 62
Andrew Hoyle & David Scott = 63
Timothy Copley & Johnathan Tolley = 64
Trevor Thorpe & Paul Varty = 64
J E Hoyle & B Simmons = 65
Mark Crowther & David Lumb = 65
C Carling & T Carling = 65
Both Hesselden and Kitson have failed to find form in competitions at Ryburn so far this year with both golfers having seen an increase in their handicaps by a single shot. However, they clicked at a windy Ryburn as they won by a single stroke from Andrew Hoyle and Davis Scott. Timothy Copley and Johnathan Tolley claimed the third placed on a card countback.
Leading Scores:
Neal Hesselden & John Kitson = 62
Andrew Hoyle & David Scott = 63
Timothy Copley & Johnathan Tolley = 64
Trevor Thorpe & Paul Varty = 64
J E Hoyle & B Simmons = 65
Mark Crowther & David Lumb = 65
C Carling & T Carling = 65
Sunday, 25 May 2008
Brilliant Bridges Wins with a 66
Two handicapper, Sam Bridges, fired a majestic gross 68 for a nett 66 as he eased to victory in the latest medal played at West End Golf Club yesterday. Fresh from a double victory in the opening Halifax, Huddersfield Union game of the season Bridges won the first division by two strokes from B Hardcastle. Four golfers were a further stroke back including Bridges' Union teammate Frank Greaves.
A 66 was matched in the second division by R Culledge who claimed that section by a single stroke from P Russell. J fairs was third after a 68 on a day when CSS was 69.
Leading Scores Division One:
S Bridges 68 - 2 = 66
B Hardcastle 79 - 11 = 68
M Godfrey 72 - 3 = 69
M A Ashton 82 - 13 = 69
Gerard Fennelly 84 - 15 = 69
F Greaves 72 - 3 = 69
B Marshall 85 - 15 = 70
L Cramp 76 - 6 = 70
Leading Scores Division Two:
R Culledge 82 - 16 = 66
P Russell 86 - 19 = 67
J Fairs 95 - 27 = 68
John Akesson 85 - 16 = 69
J Kirkwood 97 - 28 = 69
K Helliwell 90 - 21 = 69
David Greenwood 89 - 20 = 69
A 66 was matched in the second division by R Culledge who claimed that section by a single stroke from P Russell. J fairs was third after a 68 on a day when CSS was 69.
Leading Scores Division One:
S Bridges 68 - 2 = 66
B Hardcastle 79 - 11 = 68
M Godfrey 72 - 3 = 69
M A Ashton 82 - 13 = 69
Gerard Fennelly 84 - 15 = 69
F Greaves 72 - 3 = 69
B Marshall 85 - 15 = 70
L Cramp 76 - 6 = 70
Leading Scores Division Two:
R Culledge 82 - 16 = 66
P Russell 86 - 19 = 67
J Fairs 95 - 27 = 68
John Akesson 85 - 16 = 69
J Kirkwood 97 - 28 = 69
K Helliwell 90 - 21 = 69
David Greenwood 89 - 20 = 69
Whiteley in Wednesday Win
Meltham's Steve Whiteley won the latest Wednesday Society event held at Dewsbury District Golf Club last week when he claimed the top prize in the first division.
The 14-handicapper recorded 37 Stableford points in the competition, which was also equalled by Outlane’s Neil Morrison (13 hcp) however Whiteley took the honours due to a better back nine. Marcus Baines (Crosland Heath - 12 hcp) finished in third place.
In Division Two, Jake Smith (Outlane - 20 hcp) fired 42 points with John Sheard (18 hcp) from Bradley Park in second place after scoring 41 points.
The 14-handicapper recorded 37 Stableford points in the competition, which was also equalled by Outlane’s Neil Morrison (13 hcp) however Whiteley took the honours due to a better back nine. Marcus Baines (Crosland Heath - 12 hcp) finished in third place.
In Division Two, Jake Smith (Outlane - 20 hcp) fired 42 points with John Sheard (18 hcp) from Bradley Park in second place after scoring 41 points.
68 for Ann at Elland
Ann Green had a wonderful nett 68 at Elland today in the Alternate Helen Crowther Qualifying medal. Her gross 93 was also the lowest of the day as the 25 handicapper won the event by six strokes.
Gliding Gelder
Pat Gelder glided to victory in the latest stableford competition at Halifax Golf Club. The 35 handicapper posted a winning 36 points to beat Olga Douglas into second place over the Ogden links.
Leading Scores:
Mrs Pat Gelder 36
Mrs Olga Douglas 34
Mrs Margaret Crawshaw 33
Mrs Jenny Wilkinson 31
Leading Scores:
Mrs Pat Gelder 36
Mrs Olga Douglas 34
Mrs Margaret Crawshaw 33
Mrs Jenny Wilkinson 31
Win for Stafford at Todmorden
Pauline Stafford won the recent medal at Todmorden Golf Club with a nett 69, four strokes better than her nearest competitor.
Leading Scores:
Mrs PAULINE STAFFORD 97 - 28 = 69
Mrs IRENE MULDOWNEY 96 - 23 = 73
Mrs KATHRYN ANDERTON 97 - 24 = 73
Mrs EDNA SNOOK 104 - 31 = 73
Leading Scores:
Mrs PAULINE STAFFORD 97 - 28 = 69
Mrs IRENE MULDOWNEY 96 - 23 = 73
Mrs KATHRYN ANDERTON 97 - 24 = 73
Mrs EDNA SNOOK 104 - 31 = 73
Golf Club Caught up in Council Row
Dewsbury District Golf Club has become entangled in an ongoing row over Mirfield Town Council's decision to cast a vote of no confidence against their outgoing Mayor, Bob Bennett.
The decision, taken on the 13th of May, was proposed by Finance and General Purposes Committee chairman, Stephen Grant, because it was deemed that Bennett had acted against a resolution given by the committee stating that it would not pay for the civic dinner, which was hosted by Dewsbury District Golf Club, because complaints about the dinner were being investigated.
Grant had alleged that complaints were made by guests attending the event about the entertainment and the food being bland. Grant also said that issues were raised about the bar bill and stated it was decided that payment would be withheld until the complaints had been investigated.
However Bennett sanctioned the payment of nearly £2,000 saying, "What I did was in perfectly good faith to support the golf club because they had every right to expect to be paid. Not one of these people has given me anything in writing so I can go to the golf club and say this is what is being complained about."
A full report about the vote of no confidence, that was published on the 16th May, can be read on The Mirfield Reporter website.
However yesterday (23rd May) the story developed further when a number of letters were published in the newspaper with one from Grant exonerating the golf club of any negativity saying, "Firstly, I would like to make it absolutely clear that Mirfield Town Council is in no way questioning the service, quality or dedication of Dewsbury and District Golf Club. It has been rightly noted the club has served the council extremely well in the past with high quality civic dinners. The arguments in regard to this civic dinner were related entirely to the choices and actions of Bob Bennett. It would be very wrong to connect the golf club with any negative viewpoint in this."
The selection of letters which can be viewed in full on The Mirfield Reporter website also included a letter from Bennett which read, "Regarding payment to Dewsbury District Golf Club I have taken no action without referral and the money paid belonged to those who attended the dinner. It was private money. I consulted with others not least Coun Sibbald who countersigned the cheque to allow payment as two signatures are required. Despite repeated requests to other councillors who attended the event I have not received a single written signed complaint, and no complaints were made until four weeks after the event."
Another letter from an anonymous writer added, "In defence of the Golf Club, I have used this venue many times and never been disappointed."
The decision, taken on the 13th of May, was proposed by Finance and General Purposes Committee chairman, Stephen Grant, because it was deemed that Bennett had acted against a resolution given by the committee stating that it would not pay for the civic dinner, which was hosted by Dewsbury District Golf Club, because complaints about the dinner were being investigated.
Grant had alleged that complaints were made by guests attending the event about the entertainment and the food being bland. Grant also said that issues were raised about the bar bill and stated it was decided that payment would be withheld until the complaints had been investigated.
However Bennett sanctioned the payment of nearly £2,000 saying, "What I did was in perfectly good faith to support the golf club because they had every right to expect to be paid. Not one of these people has given me anything in writing so I can go to the golf club and say this is what is being complained about."
A full report about the vote of no confidence, that was published on the 16th May, can be read on The Mirfield Reporter website.
However yesterday (23rd May) the story developed further when a number of letters were published in the newspaper with one from Grant exonerating the golf club of any negativity saying, "Firstly, I would like to make it absolutely clear that Mirfield Town Council is in no way questioning the service, quality or dedication of Dewsbury and District Golf Club. It has been rightly noted the club has served the council extremely well in the past with high quality civic dinners. The arguments in regard to this civic dinner were related entirely to the choices and actions of Bob Bennett. It would be very wrong to connect the golf club with any negative viewpoint in this."
The selection of letters which can be viewed in full on The Mirfield Reporter website also included a letter from Bennett which read, "Regarding payment to Dewsbury District Golf Club I have taken no action without referral and the money paid belonged to those who attended the dinner. It was private money. I consulted with others not least Coun Sibbald who countersigned the cheque to allow payment as two signatures are required. Despite repeated requests to other councillors who attended the event I have not received a single written signed complaint, and no complaints were made until four weeks after the event."
Another letter from an anonymous writer added, "In defence of the Golf Club, I have used this venue many times and never been disappointed."
Saturday, 24 May 2008
Ford Wins the Audrey Drake
Karen Ford raced away to win the Audrey Drake competition at Elland Golf Club last week when she scored an impressive 38 points.
Leading Scores:
Mrs KAREN FORD 38
Mrs TRACEY WARD 34
Mrs BARBARA SMITH 33
Mrs JULIA STANGER 31
Ms SUSAN INGHAM-SMITH 31
Leading Scores:
Mrs KAREN FORD 38
Mrs TRACEY WARD 34
Mrs BARBARA SMITH 33
Mrs JULIA STANGER 31
Ms SUSAN INGHAM-SMITH 31
Locals at Hornsea and Sheffield
The Huddersfield and Halifax region will be represented by five golfers in the Yorkshire Order of Merit scratch tournament at Hornsea Golf Club next Wednesday.
A trio of golfers from Dewsbury District will travel to the east coast course; Ryan Rawson, Ben Crowther and Edward Battye will tee-off at 9.10am, 9.50am and 10.20am respectively whilst Todmorden's Mick Redmond joins Crowther just before ten o'clock. The fifth member of the group is Danny Overend from Hanging Heaton Golf Club who is in the same three-ball as last years champion Sam Haywood (+2 hcp) of Rotherham.
The following day sees Rawson and Battye play at Hallamshire Golf Club in the Sheffield Plate competition. Rawson starts at 9.30am with his club team mate Battye off at 10.20am. Battye is joined in his group by Chris Thewlis from Marsden with Todmorden's David Stafford also playing at 9.00am
The full starting list can be seen for both the Hornsea Gutty and Sheffield Plate. The third Yorkshire Order of Merit event to be played next week is The Earl of Dartmouth Trophy at Woodsome Hall Golf Club.
A trio of golfers from Dewsbury District will travel to the east coast course; Ryan Rawson, Ben Crowther and Edward Battye will tee-off at 9.10am, 9.50am and 10.20am respectively whilst Todmorden's Mick Redmond joins Crowther just before ten o'clock. The fifth member of the group is Danny Overend from Hanging Heaton Golf Club who is in the same three-ball as last years champion Sam Haywood (+2 hcp) of Rotherham.
The following day sees Rawson and Battye play at Hallamshire Golf Club in the Sheffield Plate competition. Rawson starts at 9.30am with his club team mate Battye off at 10.20am. Battye is joined in his group by Chris Thewlis from Marsden with Todmorden's David Stafford also playing at 9.00am
The full starting list can be seen for both the Hornsea Gutty and Sheffield Plate. The third Yorkshire Order of Merit event to be played next week is The Earl of Dartmouth Trophy at Woodsome Hall Golf Club.
Meltham Ladies Open
The starting times have been published for the Ladies Am-Am open meeting at Meltham Golf Club next Wednesday. They can be viewed on the Huddersfield Examiner website.
Gul Leads the Qualifiers
Linda Gul carded 39 points to lead the qualifiers in the 'Hammerstones' event at Elland Golf Club.
Leading Scores:
Mrs LINDA GUL 39
Mrs JULIA STANGER 38
Mrs SHIRLEY HANSON 37
Mrs JENNY PRIESTLEY 37
Mrs SUE PROCTER 36
MrS EDITH UTTLEY 36
Mrs TRACEY WARD 36
Leading Scores:
Mrs LINDA GUL 39
Mrs JULIA STANGER 38
Mrs SHIRLEY HANSON 37
Mrs JENNY PRIESTLEY 37
Mrs SUE PROCTER 36
MrS EDITH UTTLEY 36
Mrs TRACEY WARD 36
Friday, 23 May 2008
Ingham Impresses in Mitchell Cup
L Ingham was in impressive form in The Mitchell Cup at West End (Halifax) Golf Club this week.
In the first round Ingham, a 21 handicapper, opened with a nett 69 to lead the field by two strokes, her nearest challenger being P Morse. She then held her nerve in the second round to record a nett 72.
Although her second round score was three strokes worse on the day than L Jamieson her aggregate score for both rounds was better than anyone else in the field of over 40 golfers.
S Wilby (8 hcp) posted the lowest gross scores on both days with an 86 followed by an 80 to leave the rest of the field well behind and also gave her second place for both rounds added together.
Leading Scores (Round 1):
Mrs L INGHAM 90 - 21 = 69
Mrs P MORSE 89 - 18 = 71
Mrs M CHATFIELD 90 - 17 = 73
Mrs M CALVERT 92 - 19 = 73
Mrs R BUTTON 92 - 18 = 74
Mrs W ASTIN 99 - 24 = 75
Leading Scores (Round 2):
Mrs L JAMIESON 87 - 18 = 69
Miss S WILBY 80 - 8 = 72
Mrs L INGHAM 93 - 21 = 72
Mrs J STIMPSON 87 - 14 = 73
Mrs P MORSE 91 - 18 = 73
Mrs P WARD 92 - 18 = 74
In the first round Ingham, a 21 handicapper, opened with a nett 69 to lead the field by two strokes, her nearest challenger being P Morse. She then held her nerve in the second round to record a nett 72.
Although her second round score was three strokes worse on the day than L Jamieson her aggregate score for both rounds was better than anyone else in the field of over 40 golfers.
S Wilby (8 hcp) posted the lowest gross scores on both days with an 86 followed by an 80 to leave the rest of the field well behind and also gave her second place for both rounds added together.
Leading Scores (Round 1):
Mrs L INGHAM 90 - 21 = 69
Mrs P MORSE 89 - 18 = 71
Mrs M CHATFIELD 90 - 17 = 73
Mrs M CALVERT 92 - 19 = 73
Mrs R BUTTON 92 - 18 = 74
Mrs W ASTIN 99 - 24 = 75
Leading Scores (Round 2):
Mrs L JAMIESON 87 - 18 = 69
Miss S WILBY 80 - 8 = 72
Mrs L INGHAM 93 - 21 = 72
Mrs J STIMPSON 87 - 14 = 73
Mrs P MORSE 91 - 18 = 73
Mrs P WARD 92 - 18 = 74
Moore and Carman Off the Pace
Gareth Moore, from Hanging Heaton, and Fixby's Paul Carman failed to make an impression on the leaders in the second round of the Cumbrian Classic Pro-Am at Carlilse Golf Club.
Carman did improve by four shots on his opening round of 79 yesterday but his 14-over par total was a distant 20 strokes behind the winner, Simon Edwards, representing Clays/Excel Golf. Overnight leader Garry Key added a 72 to his first round 63 to finish in second place a stroke behind Edwards.
Moore posted an 80 on the second day, which added to his 74 at Penrith Golf Club the previous day, left him level with Carman for the tournament as the pair shared 27th position.
Carman did improve by four shots on his opening round of 79 yesterday but his 14-over par total was a distant 20 strokes behind the winner, Simon Edwards, representing Clays/Excel Golf. Overnight leader Garry Key added a 72 to his first round 63 to finish in second place a stroke behind Edwards.
Moore posted an 80 on the second day, which added to his 74 at Penrith Golf Club the previous day, left him level with Carman for the tournament as the pair shared 27th position.
A Rush for Saturday Morning Tee Times?
There could be a rush for morning tee-times on Saturdays from August onwards. That is after a number of local golfers have snapped up cut price season tickets at Huddersfield Town Football Club for next season.
A £100 Season Ticket offer run by the club and subsidised by new Chairman-Elect, Dean Hoyle, and current Chairman, Ken Davy, has more than doubled the number of tickets sold compared to last season with the current tally standing at a record 15,430.
A number of golfers that we have talked to have taken advantage of the deal and come three o'clock on a Saturday afternoon they will be taking their seat in either the Antich, Direct Golf UK or Fantastic Media stands down at The Galpharm Stadium instead of pegging it up on the first at their local golf course.
More information about the success of the season ticket deal is available on the Huddersfield Town Football Club official website.
A £100 Season Ticket offer run by the club and subsidised by new Chairman-Elect, Dean Hoyle, and current Chairman, Ken Davy, has more than doubled the number of tickets sold compared to last season with the current tally standing at a record 15,430.
A number of golfers that we have talked to have taken advantage of the deal and come three o'clock on a Saturday afternoon they will be taking their seat in either the Antich, Direct Golf UK or Fantastic Media stands down at The Galpharm Stadium instead of pegging it up on the first at their local golf course.
More information about the success of the season ticket deal is available on the Huddersfield Town Football Club official website.
Valuable Points as Hanson Makes Top Ten
Chris Hanson's magnificent score of 66 (see report) in the final round of the Faithlegg EuroPro Tour event in Ireland earned him another top ten finish and £750.
After just making the cut right on the +1 mark and playing in the first group out this morning, he carded the third lowest round of the day to finish the competition on five-under. His stunning 66, which included eight birdies, leapt him up from tied 39th to joint ninth. The event was won by Noel Fox in a play-off after he and Elliot Saltman had tied on nine-under par for the tournament.
The final day flourish will have given Hanson some valuable points in the order of merit and should move him up from his current position of 21st. It is the Crosland Heath professional's third top ten finish this season after good results also at Wensum Valley and Collingtree Park.
The tour moves to Devon next month for The Bovey Castle Championship. Hanson won there in 2006 and finished in third place last year, after going into the final round leading the event, so hopefully the 22 year old is hitting form just at the right time for another victory.
After just making the cut right on the +1 mark and playing in the first group out this morning, he carded the third lowest round of the day to finish the competition on five-under. His stunning 66, which included eight birdies, leapt him up from tied 39th to joint ninth. The event was won by Noel Fox in a play-off after he and Elliot Saltman had tied on nine-under par for the tournament.
The final day flourish will have given Hanson some valuable points in the order of merit and should move him up from his current position of 21st. It is the Crosland Heath professional's third top ten finish this season after good results also at Wensum Valley and Collingtree Park.
The tour moves to Devon next month for The Bovey Castle Championship. Hanson won there in 2006 and finished in third place last year, after going into the final round leading the event, so hopefully the 22 year old is hitting form just at the right time for another victory.
Lawrence Batley Seniors Latest
Lightcliffe, Halifax and Woodsome Hall Golf Clubs lead their respective division's in the Lawrence Batley Seniors Golf League.
A fine victory away at Wortley moved Lightcliffe into pole position in Section A just two points ahead of Branshaw Golf Club. Whilst Halifax remain clear at the top of Section C after a 6-2 home victory over Saddleworth.
In Section D Woodsome Hall's 8-0 thumping of Elland at their Fenay Bridge course gave them the lead in their league. In Section B Ryburn look like the only club who can challenge Oldham Golf Club who are top of that group.
Below are the latest results and league standings.
Section A:
South Leeds 0 Branshaw 8, Todmorden 5 Blackley 3, Wortley 2 Lightcliffe 6.
Golf Club - Pld - Pts
Lightcliffe - 5 - 27
Branshaw - 5 - 25
Blackley - 5 - 21
Wortley - 5 - 19
Todmorden - 5 - 18
West End - 4 - 16
South Leeds - 5 - 15
Queensbury - 4 - 11
Section B:
Bradford Moor 4 Meltham 4, Hanging Heaton 5 Bradley Hall 3, Oldham 8 Dewsbury 0, Ryburn 6 Bradley Park 2.
Golf Club - Pld - Pts
Oldham - 5 - 34
Ryburn - 5 - 30
Bradford Moor - 5 - 19
Bradley Park - 5 - 19
Dewsbury - 5 - 19
Bradley Hall - 5 - 16
Hanging Heaton - 5 - 12
Meltham - 5 - 11
Section C:
Crosland Heath 4 Silkstone 4, Halifax 6 Saddleworth 2, South Bradford 4 Outlane 4, Werneth 6 Marsden 2.
Golf Club - Pld - Pts
Halifax - 5 - 30
Silkstone - 5 - 23
Werneth - 5 - 23
Saddleworth - 4 - 18
Crosland Heath - 5 - 15
South Bradford - 5 - 15
Outlane - 3 - 12
Marsden - 4 - 8
Section D:
Huddersfield 7 Crow Nest Park 1, Low Laithes 8 Calverley 0, West Bradford 7 Hebden Bridge 1, Woodsome Hall 8 Elland 0.
Golf Club - Pld - Pts
Woodsome Hall - 5 - 32
Hebden Bridge - 5 - 27
Huddersfield - 5 - 22
West Bradford - 5 - 21
Low Laithes - 5 - 20
Elland - 5 - 16
Calverley - 5 - 14
Crow Nest Park - 5 - 8
A fine victory away at Wortley moved Lightcliffe into pole position in Section A just two points ahead of Branshaw Golf Club. Whilst Halifax remain clear at the top of Section C after a 6-2 home victory over Saddleworth.
In Section D Woodsome Hall's 8-0 thumping of Elland at their Fenay Bridge course gave them the lead in their league. In Section B Ryburn look like the only club who can challenge Oldham Golf Club who are top of that group.
Below are the latest results and league standings.
Section A:
South Leeds 0 Branshaw 8, Todmorden 5 Blackley 3, Wortley 2 Lightcliffe 6.
Golf Club - Pld - Pts
Lightcliffe - 5 - 27
Branshaw - 5 - 25
Blackley - 5 - 21
Wortley - 5 - 19
Todmorden - 5 - 18
West End - 4 - 16
South Leeds - 5 - 15
Queensbury - 4 - 11
Section B:
Bradford Moor 4 Meltham 4, Hanging Heaton 5 Bradley Hall 3, Oldham 8 Dewsbury 0, Ryburn 6 Bradley Park 2.
Golf Club - Pld - Pts
Oldham - 5 - 34
Ryburn - 5 - 30
Bradford Moor - 5 - 19
Bradley Park - 5 - 19
Dewsbury - 5 - 19
Bradley Hall - 5 - 16
Hanging Heaton - 5 - 12
Meltham - 5 - 11
Section C:
Crosland Heath 4 Silkstone 4, Halifax 6 Saddleworth 2, South Bradford 4 Outlane 4, Werneth 6 Marsden 2.
Golf Club - Pld - Pts
Halifax - 5 - 30
Silkstone - 5 - 23
Werneth - 5 - 23
Saddleworth - 4 - 18
Crosland Heath - 5 - 15
South Bradford - 5 - 15
Outlane - 3 - 12
Marsden - 4 - 8
Section D:
Huddersfield 7 Crow Nest Park 1, Low Laithes 8 Calverley 0, West Bradford 7 Hebden Bridge 1, Woodsome Hall 8 Elland 0.
Golf Club - Pld - Pts
Woodsome Hall - 5 - 32
Hebden Bridge - 5 - 27
Huddersfield - 5 - 22
West Bradford - 5 - 21
Low Laithes - 5 - 20
Elland - 5 - 16
Calverley - 5 - 14
Crow Nest Park - 5 - 8
Haywood Has Midweek Success
J Haywood won the midweek medal at Fixby with a round of 69. The 19 handicapper won the event by two strokes from W Gee who posted a 71.
Leading Scores:
J D Haywood 88 - 19 = 69
W E S Gee 94 - 23 = 71
J Dalton 79 - 7 = 72
Leading Scores:
J D Haywood 88 - 19 = 69
W E S Gee 94 - 23 = 71
J Dalton 79 - 7 = 72
Excellent Win for Kinder
Julie Kinder scored a fine victory in the medal at Outlane Golf Club yesterday. She posted a winning 68 from her 28 handicap.
Leading Scores:
Mrs Julie KINDER 96 - 28 = 68
Miss Irene BATTYE 95 - 24 = 71
Mrs Chris CLARK 97 - 26 = 71
Mrs Jean WINPENNY 101 - 28 = 73
Leading Scores:
Mrs Julie KINDER 96 - 28 = 68
Miss Irene BATTYE 95 - 24 = 71
Mrs Chris CLARK 97 - 26 = 71
Mrs Jean WINPENNY 101 - 28 = 73
69 For Nobbs
Jackie Nobbs carded a 69 in the recent medal at Lightcliffe Golf Club. The 22 handicapper won the event by three strokes and reduced her handicap to 21.2.
Leading Scores:
Miss JACKIE NOBBS 91 - 22 = 69
Mrs VICKI HOLDEN 81 - 9 = 72
Mrs LOUISE TURNER 99 - 27 = 72
MRS LORRAINE LAMBERT 105 - 32 = 73
Mrs JUNE RAJJAYABUN 91 - 18 = 73
Leading Scores:
Miss JACKIE NOBBS 91 - 22 = 69
Mrs VICKI HOLDEN 81 - 9 = 72
Mrs LOUISE TURNER 99 - 27 = 72
MRS LORRAINE LAMBERT 105 - 32 = 73
Mrs JUNE RAJJAYABUN 91 - 18 = 73
Martin Masters Macmillon
Alison Martin won the Macmillon stableford at Halifax Bradley Hall Golf Club when she recorded 39 points to win by just a single point from Eunice Oates.
Leading Scores:
MRS ALISON E MARTIN 39
Mrs EUNICE OATES 38
Mrs DEBORAH WOOD 35
MRS LINDA CASSON 34
Mrs JANET BENTLEY 34
Leading Scores:
MRS ALISON E MARTIN 39
Mrs EUNICE OATES 38
Mrs DEBORAH WOOD 35
MRS LINDA CASSON 34
Mrs JANET BENTLEY 34
Storming Hanson Makes Move with 66
Chris Hanson made a giant leap up the leaderboard at the EuroPro Tour event currently being played at Faithlegg Golf Club in Ireland.
After only making five birdies during his opening two rounds which had left him well down the field on one-over par for the tournament Hanson stormed through the field in his third and final round by scoring a magnificent six-under par 66.
His superb round included eight birdies and just two single bogeys. He got off to a great start posting red figures on the opening three holes and then parred his way to the turn. Dropped shots on holes ten and twelve looked like it would be another frustrating day for the Crosland Heath professional but then a run of five birdies in a row catapulted him into the higher echelons of the leaderboad. Hanson finished the competition on five-under par.
Play is still in progress with joint leaders sitting at eight-under par as Hanson currently lies in a tie for eighth place. However, he could drop down the field as several players are still out on the course completitng their back nines but he will be hopeful of hanging on to a top ten spot. Leader in the clubhouse at the moment is Northern Ireland's Damian Mooney who carded nine birdies in his round of 63.
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After only making five birdies during his opening two rounds which had left him well down the field on one-over par for the tournament Hanson stormed through the field in his third and final round by scoring a magnificent six-under par 66.
His superb round included eight birdies and just two single bogeys. He got off to a great start posting red figures on the opening three holes and then parred his way to the turn. Dropped shots on holes ten and twelve looked like it would be another frustrating day for the Crosland Heath professional but then a run of five birdies in a row catapulted him into the higher echelons of the leaderboad. Hanson finished the competition on five-under par.
Play is still in progress with joint leaders sitting at eight-under par as Hanson currently lies in a tie for eighth place. However, he could drop down the field as several players are still out on the course completitng their back nines but he will be hopeful of hanging on to a top ten spot. Leader in the clubhouse at the moment is Northern Ireland's Damian Mooney who carded nine birdies in his round of 63.
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Thursday, 22 May 2008
Astin Qualifies
David Astin, assistant professional at Woodsome Hall Golf Club, qualified for the PGA Glenmuir Championship after finishing in joint 10th position at Moortown Golf Club on Monday. Astin carded a 74.
RT Morley Second Round Draw
The draw for the second round of the HHDRGA RT Morley Individual Knockout competition is now complete. Each match must be played before the 8th June and it is the joint responsibility of both players to arrange a convenient day to play.
The up-to-date draw for each section can be seen by clicking on the relevant section below.
Section A
Section B
Section C
Section D
The up-to-date draw for each section can be seen by clicking on the relevant section below.
Section A
Section B
Section C
Section D
Carman Struggles
Huddersfield professional Paul Carman struggled on the first day of the Cumbrian Classic Pro-Am played at Penrith Golf Club. The experienced player posted a ten-over par 79 to lie in 33rd place out of 34.
Gareth Moore from Hanging Heaton fared better but was still well off the pace after his round of 74 (+5) and ended the day in a tie for 23rd place.
The second and final round is played tomorrow at Carlisle Golf Club where both players will be looking to close the gap on leader and home club professional Garry Key who posted a magnificent six-under par round of 63.
Gareth Moore from Hanging Heaton fared better but was still well off the pace after his round of 74 (+5) and ended the day in a tie for 23rd place.
The second and final round is played tomorrow at Carlisle Golf Club where both players will be looking to close the gap on leader and home club professional Garry Key who posted a magnificent six-under par round of 63.
Hanson Drops Off Pace but Makes Cut
Chris Hanson fell from joint 8th position overnight down to a tie for 39th as he just made the cut in the latest EuroPro Tour event at Faithlegg, Ireland.
After an opening one-under par round of the 71 which included 15 pars he will be disappointed with his second round 74 on a day when scoring was generally very good with a number of rounds in the mid-sixties. His two-over par score included three birdies and five bogeys as he finished right on the cut mark for the tournament at one-over par.
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After an opening one-under par round of the 71 which included 15 pars he will be disappointed with his second round 74 on a day when scoring was generally very good with a number of rounds in the mid-sixties. His two-over par score included three birdies and five bogeys as he finished right on the cut mark for the tournament at one-over par.
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Grab a Great Sunday Deal at Marsden
Marsden Golf Club have some great offers at the moment for those golfers looking to play at a different course and at the same time sample an Alister MacKenzie layout.
The nine hole course built in the 1920's and set in the Pennine hills above Huddersfield is a beautiful course with some fantastic views .... and you can now play as many holes as you can for just a tenner.
The £10 deal only applies after 4pm on a Sunday but with the evenings getting longer we think that this represents a brilliant deal. For those who prefer to play earlier on a Sunday then you can also tee it up for just ten pounds so long as you tee off before 10am and can get a four-ball (£40). The price for a three-ball (£33) is the equivalent of £11 per person, a pair can play for £12 per head and those just looking for a Sunday morning stroll on their own can still go for £13. During the week the cost of playing without a member is £15.
There are also some exciting deals for groups of eight golfers or more. Three options are available with the 'Par' package just £12 per person and as well as including 18 holes of golf has coffee and bacon rolls on arrival. The 'Birdie' package (£18) also includes a two-course meal with the 'Eagle' deal (£25) having a soup and sandwich lunch between two rounds of golf.
Time restrictions and some conditions may apply to the above therefore potential customers are advised to contact the club to book their round on 01484 844253 or email secretary@marsdengolf.co.uk quoting the Huddersfield Golf News Blog beforehand.
The nine hole course built in the 1920's and set in the Pennine hills above Huddersfield is a beautiful course with some fantastic views .... and you can now play as many holes as you can for just a tenner.
The £10 deal only applies after 4pm on a Sunday but with the evenings getting longer we think that this represents a brilliant deal. For those who prefer to play earlier on a Sunday then you can also tee it up for just ten pounds so long as you tee off before 10am and can get a four-ball (£40). The price for a three-ball (£33) is the equivalent of £11 per person, a pair can play for £12 per head and those just looking for a Sunday morning stroll on their own can still go for £13. During the week the cost of playing without a member is £15.
There are also some exciting deals for groups of eight golfers or more. Three options are available with the 'Par' package just £12 per person and as well as including 18 holes of golf has coffee and bacon rolls on arrival. The 'Birdie' package (£18) also includes a two-course meal with the 'Eagle' deal (£25) having a soup and sandwich lunch between two rounds of golf.
Time restrictions and some conditions may apply to the above therefore potential customers are advised to contact the club to book their round on 01484 844253 or email secretary@marsdengolf.co.uk quoting the Huddersfield Golf News Blog beforehand.
Wednesday, 21 May 2008
Jack Sykes Trophy Draw
The Handicap Team Championship, played for the Jack Sykes Trophy, will be held at Saddleworth Golf Club on Sunday 25th May. The starting times draw is published below with defending champions Meltham, who won by two strokes at a blustery West End last year, teeing off between 8.30am and 9.00am. The Castlefields team, last years runners-up, commence at 9.10am.
8.00 am: Crow Nest Park (1), Willow Valley (1)
8.07 am: Crow Nest Park (2), Willow Valley (2)
8.15 am: Crow Nest Park (3), Willow Valley (3)
8.23 am: Crow Nest Park (4), Willow Valley (4)
8.30 am: Meltham (1), Hanging Heaton (1), Saddleworth (1)
8.40 am: Meltham (2), Hanging Heaton (2), Saddleworth (2)
8.50 am: Meltham (3), Hanging Heaton (3), Saddleworth (3)
9.00 am: Meltham (4), Hanging Heaton (4), Saddleworth (4)
9.10 am: Halifax (1), Castlefields (1), Todmorden (1)
9.20 am: Halifax (2), Castlefields (2), Todmorden (2)
9.30 am: Halifax (3), Castlefields (3), Todmorden (3)
9.40 am: Halifax (4), Castlefields (4), Todmorden (4)
9.50 am: Bradley Park (1), Hebden Bridge (1), Woodsome Hall (1)
10.00 am: Bradley Park (2), Hebden Bridge (2), Woodsome Hall (2)
10.10 am: Bradley Park (3), Hebden Bridge (3), Woodsome Hall (3)
10.20 am: Bradley Park (4), Hebden Bridge (4), Woodsome Hall (4)
10.30 am: Marsden (1), Crosland Heath (1), Elland (1)
10.40 am: Marsden (2), Crosland Heath (2), Elland (2)
10.50 am: Marsden (3), Crosland Heath (3), Elland (3)
11.00 am: Marsden (4) Crosland Heath (4), Elland (4)
11.10 am: West End (1), Dewsbury (1), Queensbury (1)
11.20 am: West End (2), Dewsbury (2), Queensbury (2)
11.30 am: West End (3), Dewsbury (3), Queensbury (3)
11.40 am: West End (4), Dewsbury (4), Queensbury (4)
11.50 am Outlane (1), Huddersfield (1), Longley Park (1)
12.00 am Outlane (2), Huddersfield (2), Longley Park (2)
12.10 pm Outlane (3), Huddersfield (3), Longley Park (3)
12.20 pm Outlane (4), Huddersfield (4), Longley Park (4)
12.30 pm Halifax Bradley Hall (1), Lightcliffe (1), Ryburn (1)
12.40 pm Halifax Bradley Hall (2), Lightcliffe (2), Ryburn (2)
12.50 pm Halifax Bradley Hall (3), Lightcliffe (3), Ryburn (3)
13.00 pm Halifax Bradley Hall (4), Lightcliffe (4), Ryburn (4)
8.00 am: Crow Nest Park (1), Willow Valley (1)
8.07 am: Crow Nest Park (2), Willow Valley (2)
8.15 am: Crow Nest Park (3), Willow Valley (3)
8.23 am: Crow Nest Park (4), Willow Valley (4)
8.30 am: Meltham (1), Hanging Heaton (1), Saddleworth (1)
8.40 am: Meltham (2), Hanging Heaton (2), Saddleworth (2)
8.50 am: Meltham (3), Hanging Heaton (3), Saddleworth (3)
9.00 am: Meltham (4), Hanging Heaton (4), Saddleworth (4)
9.10 am: Halifax (1), Castlefields (1), Todmorden (1)
9.20 am: Halifax (2), Castlefields (2), Todmorden (2)
9.30 am: Halifax (3), Castlefields (3), Todmorden (3)
9.40 am: Halifax (4), Castlefields (4), Todmorden (4)
9.50 am: Bradley Park (1), Hebden Bridge (1), Woodsome Hall (1)
10.00 am: Bradley Park (2), Hebden Bridge (2), Woodsome Hall (2)
10.10 am: Bradley Park (3), Hebden Bridge (3), Woodsome Hall (3)
10.20 am: Bradley Park (4), Hebden Bridge (4), Woodsome Hall (4)
10.30 am: Marsden (1), Crosland Heath (1), Elland (1)
10.40 am: Marsden (2), Crosland Heath (2), Elland (2)
10.50 am: Marsden (3), Crosland Heath (3), Elland (3)
11.00 am: Marsden (4) Crosland Heath (4), Elland (4)
11.10 am: West End (1), Dewsbury (1), Queensbury (1)
11.20 am: West End (2), Dewsbury (2), Queensbury (2)
11.30 am: West End (3), Dewsbury (3), Queensbury (3)
11.40 am: West End (4), Dewsbury (4), Queensbury (4)
11.50 am Outlane (1), Huddersfield (1), Longley Park (1)
12.00 am Outlane (2), Huddersfield (2), Longley Park (2)
12.10 pm Outlane (3), Huddersfield (3), Longley Park (3)
12.20 pm Outlane (4), Huddersfield (4), Longley Park (4)
12.30 pm Halifax Bradley Hall (1), Lightcliffe (1), Ryburn (1)
12.40 pm Halifax Bradley Hall (2), Lightcliffe (2), Ryburn (2)
12.50 pm Halifax Bradley Hall (3), Lightcliffe (3), Ryburn (3)
13.00 pm Halifax Bradley Hall (4), Lightcliffe (4), Ryburn (4)
'Thank-you' from Meltham
Meltham Golf Club will return to full greens on Saturday 24th May after a long period of playing on temporary putting surfaces due to damage on every one of their greens. Last October incorrect chemical treatment resulted in the Thick Hollins Hall club 'losing' their usually slick greens and they have been out of action ever since.
However, some local clubs have rallied round and helped by allowing courtesy of their own course for Meltham members over the winter and early spring. This, however, will no longer be available once the course returns to its original layout. A statement on the clubs official website said that they would like to thank all those clubs who supported them throughout their problems.
However, some local clubs have rallied round and helped by allowing courtesy of their own course for Meltham members over the winter and early spring. This, however, will no longer be available once the course returns to its original layout. A statement on the clubs official website said that they would like to thank all those clubs who supported them throughout their problems.
Ogden Looking Forward to Open Week
Halifax Golf Club are all set for what promises to be another fabulous open week at the undulating moorland course laid out originally by James Braid in the early 20th Century.
The festival, which starts a week on Saturday, offers the opportunity for local golfers to play the testing layout, in usually the best condition of the year, at some real value-for-money prices.
The Gents Fourball kicks the week off on the 31st May and is just £22 per pair to enter. The following day sees the Mixed Greensomes (afternoon) and Junior Open (morning) with costs at £22 per couple and £5 per person respectively for each event.
Monday allows a full day for the links to recover and the opportunity for members to play the course before the Open Tri-Am (£27 per team) on the Tuesday and the Ladies Ogden Cup (£9 each) on the Wednesday. An Individual Stableford takes place on the Thursday (£10 each) before the finale of the week, The Ogden Cup - a 36 hole individual medal (£22 each), takes place on Saturday 7th June.
Entries to The Ogden Cup are strictly limited to 90 golfers so an early entry is encouraged as are entries to all other events which are now quickly filling up. Entry Forms are available by clicking on the competition names above and must be submitted as quickly as possible to secure a tee-time in any of the tournaments.
The festival, which starts a week on Saturday, offers the opportunity for local golfers to play the testing layout, in usually the best condition of the year, at some real value-for-money prices.
The Gents Fourball kicks the week off on the 31st May and is just £22 per pair to enter. The following day sees the Mixed Greensomes (afternoon) and Junior Open (morning) with costs at £22 per couple and £5 per person respectively for each event.
Monday allows a full day for the links to recover and the opportunity for members to play the course before the Open Tri-Am (£27 per team) on the Tuesday and the Ladies Ogden Cup (£9 each) on the Wednesday. An Individual Stableford takes place on the Thursday (£10 each) before the finale of the week, The Ogden Cup - a 36 hole individual medal (£22 each), takes place on Saturday 7th June.
Entries to The Ogden Cup are strictly limited to 90 golfers so an early entry is encouraged as are entries to all other events which are now quickly filling up. Entry Forms are available by clicking on the competition names above and must be submitted as quickly as possible to secure a tee-time in any of the tournaments.
Junior Coaching at Willow Valley
A new series of junior coaching at Willow Valley Golf & Country Club starts on Saturday 31st May. Each lesson lasts for 45 minutes over an eight week period and there are still places available in sessions starting at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm.
Juniors will get to learn at Yorkshire's largest golf venue and will benefit from PGA qualified coaching gaining experience in the long game, pitching, chipping, bunker play, putting and etiquette. The cost is just £35 in total for the 8 week course.
To book or for more information you should call 01274 878624.
Juniors will get to learn at Yorkshire's largest golf venue and will benefit from PGA qualified coaching gaining experience in the long game, pitching, chipping, bunker play, putting and etiquette. The cost is just £35 in total for the 8 week course.
To book or for more information you should call 01274 878624.
Ace Gordon
Gordon Sampson (25 hcp) scored a hole-in-one at the weekend around his own Castlefields course in the clubs Centenary Rosebowl open competition. Read the full story and Gordon's comments on the Halifax Courier website.
Glorious Goodall in Monday Medal
J Goodall produced the lowest score in the Monday Medal at Woodsome Hall earlier this week. The 13 handicapper produced a nett 65 which was the lowest score in all divisions and three strokes better than anyone else in his division two.
In a relatively small field three players tied in the third division on a score 68 but JG Ryan claimed the win on a card count-back.
James Graham fired the lowest gross score of the day with a 73 and with his four handicap deduction won the first division prize.
Leading Scores Division One:
Mr J Graham 73 - 4 = 69
Master A Durie 75 - 5 = 70
Master Mark Hepworth 75 - 5 = 70
Leading Scores Division Two:
Master J Goodall 78 - 13 = 65
Mr I Noke 82 - 14 = 68
Mr D Smith 85 - 11 = 74
Leading Scores Division Three:
Mr J G Ryan 88 - 20 = 68
Mr P Sands 88 - 20 = 68
Mr Shaun Mclaughlin 90 - 22 = 68
In a relatively small field three players tied in the third division on a score 68 but JG Ryan claimed the win on a card count-back.
James Graham fired the lowest gross score of the day with a 73 and with his four handicap deduction won the first division prize.
Leading Scores Division One:
Mr J Graham 73 - 4 = 69
Master A Durie 75 - 5 = 70
Master Mark Hepworth 75 - 5 = 70
Leading Scores Division Two:
Master J Goodall 78 - 13 = 65
Mr I Noke 82 - 14 = 68
Mr D Smith 85 - 11 = 74
Leading Scores Division Three:
Mr J G Ryan 88 - 20 = 68
Mr P Sands 88 - 20 = 68
Mr Shaun Mclaughlin 90 - 22 = 68
Smith is Rabbits Champ
Bob Smith was crowned the Rabbits Champion at Hanging Heaton on Saturday when he won the Rabbits Captain's day prize at Dewsbury's nine hole golf club. Smith, playing off a 21 handicap, posted a nett 65 along with two other players but won because of a card play-off.
Leading Scores:
Bob Smith 86 - 21 = 65
A Artley 78 - 13 = 65
D Barker 88 - 23 = 65
D Leather 73 - 6 = 67
D Dransfield 78 - 10 = 68
M Glynn 77 - 9 = 68
Leading Scores:
Bob Smith 86 - 21 = 65
A Artley 78 - 13 = 65
D Barker 88 - 23 = 65
D Leather 73 - 6 = 67
D Dransfield 78 - 10 = 68
M Glynn 77 - 9 = 68
Kirklees Bringing Golfers to the Region
Kirklees Council is working hard to bring golfers to the region through it's official 'Pennine Yorkshire' website. The purpose of the website is to attract visitors to the Huddersfield and Holmfirth area .... and golf is just one of the reasons for drawing in the tourists.
On the website there are searches for all sorts of attractions and great days out including outdoor activities, heritage and art features, shopping opportunities, TV & film, food & drink as well as nightlife information.
You can also search for different types of accommodation in the region and find useful information about planning your trip. There is a very interesting section about discovering some of the towns and villages in the surrounding areas plus news and dates of upcoming festivals and other events.
To visit the website click here where you can also order a catalogue or download it online.
On the website there are searches for all sorts of attractions and great days out including outdoor activities, heritage and art features, shopping opportunities, TV & film, food & drink as well as nightlife information.
You can also search for different types of accommodation in the region and find useful information about planning your trip. There is a very interesting section about discovering some of the towns and villages in the surrounding areas plus news and dates of upcoming festivals and other events.
To visit the website click here where you can also order a catalogue or download it online.
Tuesday, 20 May 2008
Déjà vu in Opening Day Defeat for Union
The Yorkshire Inter District Union League kicked off on Sunday with the Halifax, Huddersfield and District Union entertaining the Bradford Union at Halifax Golf Club.
With the wind in totally the opposite direction from normal at the Ogden links the conditions proved to be very difficult and didn’t favour the home team as they narrowly went down by 17 points to 19 - Déjà vu to the opening game of the 2007 season against Bradford at Skipton Golf Club.
The morning foursomes were evenly contested with three wins for each side. The local winners were Iain Powell & Sam Bridges, Jim Fairhurst & Graeme McLean and Frank Greaves & Ryan Greenwood. Young Greenwood stepping into the team at short notice on the morning of the contest due to James Thompson being involved in a car accident the night before. Ben Crowther & Jarred Ellison held a healthy lead going into the back nine holes but unfortunately lost on the last hole, this was to prove to be a pointer as to what was going to happen in the afternoon singles.
The home team lost the top three singles with Union Champion Richard Broadley bogeying the last hole to lose his match after being 1 up with just four holes to play. However, wins by Fairhurst and Crowther got the HHDUGC team back into the match although a further loss by McLean, also losing on the last after being 1 up with two to play, sounded the alarm bells for the side captained by Meltham's Chris Mear.
A fine win by Bridges made the game neck and neck with the knowledge that Greaves and Matthew Colcombe were well up in their matches but Ellison was struggling in his tie. The result was to hinge on two games and with Birkett 1 down with one to play but making a battling par four up the last to halve his game still left HHDUGC with a chance. The last match on the course was young Ryan Greenwood, who battled to the 17th tee all square, but unfortunately lost the testing par three hole and when only able to halve the last Ryan and the team had gone down by the narrowest of margins.
Mear commented afterwards, "The match result proved to be a big disappointment to me when a bit more application would have seen us through to victory. The final three holes of the matches proving to be our undoing." He went on to say, "Although the Bradford Union were relatively inexperienced they battled to the end digging deep to win the match for the their team."
The next match is away against the Leeds Union at Howley Hall on June the 8th where only a victory will do if Mear's men are to mount a challenge for the IDU title.
Read the full scoresheet.
You can also view the latest IDU league table.
With the wind in totally the opposite direction from normal at the Ogden links the conditions proved to be very difficult and didn’t favour the home team as they narrowly went down by 17 points to 19 - Déjà vu to the opening game of the 2007 season against Bradford at Skipton Golf Club.
The morning foursomes were evenly contested with three wins for each side. The local winners were Iain Powell & Sam Bridges, Jim Fairhurst & Graeme McLean and Frank Greaves & Ryan Greenwood. Young Greenwood stepping into the team at short notice on the morning of the contest due to James Thompson being involved in a car accident the night before. Ben Crowther & Jarred Ellison held a healthy lead going into the back nine holes but unfortunately lost on the last hole, this was to prove to be a pointer as to what was going to happen in the afternoon singles.
The home team lost the top three singles with Union Champion Richard Broadley bogeying the last hole to lose his match after being 1 up with just four holes to play. However, wins by Fairhurst and Crowther got the HHDUGC team back into the match although a further loss by McLean, also losing on the last after being 1 up with two to play, sounded the alarm bells for the side captained by Meltham's Chris Mear.
A fine win by Bridges made the game neck and neck with the knowledge that Greaves and Matthew Colcombe were well up in their matches but Ellison was struggling in his tie. The result was to hinge on two games and with Birkett 1 down with one to play but making a battling par four up the last to halve his game still left HHDUGC with a chance. The last match on the course was young Ryan Greenwood, who battled to the 17th tee all square, but unfortunately lost the testing par three hole and when only able to halve the last Ryan and the team had gone down by the narrowest of margins.
Mear commented afterwards, "The match result proved to be a big disappointment to me when a bit more application would have seen us through to victory. The final three holes of the matches proving to be our undoing." He went on to say, "Although the Bradford Union were relatively inexperienced they battled to the end digging deep to win the match for the their team."
The next match is away against the Leeds Union at Howley Hall on June the 8th where only a victory will do if Mear's men are to mount a challenge for the IDU title.
Read the full scoresheet.
You can also view the latest IDU league table.
Gaunt Shaping the Future
International golf course architect and designer of the Championship course at Willow Valley Golf & Country Club, Jonathan Gaunt, has spoken to Huddersfield Golf in an interview that delves into several subjects throughout his field of work and also touches on the design aspects of some golf courses in the local area.
In a Q&A style interview Gaunt talks in-depth about the influences that made him become a golf course architect, what he likes and dislikes about his career choice as well as offering advice for anyone interested in joining the profession.
Amongst many other things Gaunt also discusses the Willow Valley layout that he created and lets us know which his favourite holes are in the local region. He also talks about his Castlenock project in Ireland and the impact that modern technology has had on the game of golf.
You can read the full Jonathan Gaunt Interview on our website.
Let us know your feedback on the interview by emailing your comments to feedback@huddersfieldgolf.co.uk. Plus look out for more to come from Jonathan about his work and golf courses in the region.
In a Q&A style interview Gaunt talks in-depth about the influences that made him become a golf course architect, what he likes and dislikes about his career choice as well as offering advice for anyone interested in joining the profession.
Amongst many other things Gaunt also discusses the Willow Valley layout that he created and lets us know which his favourite holes are in the local region. He also talks about his Castlenock project in Ireland and the impact that modern technology has had on the game of golf.
You can read the full Jonathan Gaunt Interview on our website.
Let us know your feedback on the interview by emailing your comments to feedback@huddersfieldgolf.co.uk. Plus look out for more to come from Jonathan about his work and golf courses in the region.
Wrightson, Paul and Travis Feature at Brancepeth
Three handicapper, Pat Wrightson, led the qualifiers in the ladies Northern Counties Veteran Championship at Brancepeth Castle last week. The Huddersfield Golf Club member carded a gross 75 which also helped Yorkshire win the Gross Shield, an event where each counties three lowest gross scores are totaled, with the help of fellow Fixby member Sandra Paul (80) and Hilary Smyth (81) from Pannal. Wrightson and Paul also figured in the team which claimed the Nett Shield as they joined Clare Wish (Lindrick) in the winning Yorkshire trio. In all 36 members represented Yorkshire in the tournament for scratch to 16 handicap senior golfers.
Paul, a five handicapper, finished runner-up in the qualifying stage with her score of 81 but both she and Wrightson failed to progress through the matchplay rounds the following day which was won by Cheshire's Sue Dye.
A stableford event was held on the second day for non-qualifiers in which Crosland Heath's Gill Travis featured strongly with 35 points to capture second place.
Paul, a five handicapper, finished runner-up in the qualifying stage with her score of 81 but both she and Wrightson failed to progress through the matchplay rounds the following day which was won by Cheshire's Sue Dye.
A stableford event was held on the second day for non-qualifiers in which Crosland Heath's Gill Travis featured strongly with 35 points to capture second place.
Moore and Carman Peg it up at Penrith
Gareth Moore from Hanging Heaton and Fixby's Paul Carman will play in the Cumbrian Classic Pro-Am at Penrith and Carlilse Golf Clubs on Thursday and Friday of this week. In the first round at Penrith Moore is out at 11.50am in match 23 just two groups behind Carman in the 11.30am slot. The following day over at Carlilse sees Moore tee off at 9.10am again with Carman a couple of groups ahead of him at 8.50am.
Monday, 19 May 2008
Davis Wins Clayton West Bowl
CM Davis posted a nett 64 to win the Clayton West Bowl at Woodsome Hall Golf Club. Davis (15 handicap) won the event by two strokes from A Bridgwood (7 hcp) with the lowest gross score going to scratch golfer Chris Dyson who returned a score of 70.
Leading Scores:
Mr C M Davis 79 - 15 = 64
Mr A Bridgwood 73 - 7 = 66
Master Jack Butterworth 91 - 25 = 66
Dr R D Jenkinson 81 - 13 = 68
Mr N Lawrence 77 - 9 = 68
Dr G Cox 73 - 4 = 69
Mr P G Firth 84 - 15 = 69
Mr S R Myers 83 - 14 = 69
Mr R Carter 76 - 7 = 69
Leading Scores:
Mr C M Davis 79 - 15 = 64
Mr A Bridgwood 73 - 7 = 66
Master Jack Butterworth 91 - 25 = 66
Dr R D Jenkinson 81 - 13 = 68
Mr N Lawrence 77 - 9 = 68
Dr G Cox 73 - 4 = 69
Mr P G Firth 84 - 15 = 69
Mr S R Myers 83 - 14 = 69
Mr R Carter 76 - 7 = 69
Barrett Homes in on Peter Hallam Win
A Barrett built a splendid round of golf on Saturday to win the Peter Hallam Trophy at Huddersfield Golf Club. The 24 handicapper (now 21) recorded a nett 62 to win the competition by four strokes from K Stones. G Booth finished in third place with a nett 67 on a day when CSS was 70. The lowest gross score of the day was recorded by Richard Broadley but his round of 72, less his handicap of one, wasn't even good enough to make the top twenty on a particularly good scoring day.
Leading Scores:
A Barrett 86 - 24 = 62
K Stones 93 - 27 = 66
G Booth 75 - 8 = 67
D Hibbert 87 - 19 = 68
G T Wood 91 - 22 = 69
F Donaghey 90 - 21 = 69
Leading Scores:
A Barrett 86 - 24 = 62
K Stones 93 - 27 = 66
G Booth 75 - 8 = 67
D Hibbert 87 - 19 = 68
G T Wood 91 - 22 = 69
F Donaghey 90 - 21 = 69
Battye in the Prizes
Dewsbury District's Edward Battye finished in the prizes in yesterday's Seaton Salver at Seaton Carew Golf Club. He scored rounds of 76 and 71 to finish in sixth position. Ryan Rawson, also from Dewsbury and the only other golfer from the region competing in the event, failed to record a score after a No Return in his morning round.
The competition was won by John Hutton of Whickham Golf Club. A full report can be seen in our Yorkshire Order of Merit section.
The competition was won by John Hutton of Whickham Golf Club. A full report can be seen in our Yorkshire Order of Merit section.
Hereford has Rabbits Day to Remember
Former Royal Navy seaman, Tony Hereford, had a day to remember as members of Crow Nest Park Golf Club competed in his Rabbits Captain's Day on Saturday. Sporadic showers could not dampen the spirits at the nine hole course based in Hove Edge as all sections of the club keenly contested their respective sections.
Hereford, from Rastrick, thanked everyone for taking part in his event and congratulated all the winners. At the presentation, where there was live entertainment and a disco, he also commented, "It has been a truly remarkable week for Crow Nest Park Rabbits Section because last Thursday a team comprising of Peter Horrocks, John Cryer, David Hawkesworth and myself won the Halifax, Huddersfield & District Rabbit Golf Association President's Trophy for the first time in Crow Nest Park's history. It was particularly gratifying to receive the trophy from our Club President and President of The Association, John Turner."
The day was also special for junior member Ryan Jones who scored an ace on the par three 8th hole. However, it wasn't so special for father, Steve, who in line with tradition, provided all members present in the nineteenth with a drink!
Results:
Rabbit Captain's Day Cup
Winner - Paul Scothorne
Runner Up - Nigel Wood
3rd Place - John Queenan
Nearest the Pin - Simon Ireland
Longest Drive - Steve Yendley
Tigers
Winner & Longest Drive - Adam Wadsworth
Runner Up - Martin Thomas
3rd Place - Club Captain - Raj Panesar
Nearest the Pin - Steve McDonagh
Ladies
Winner - Carole Hampson
Runner Up - Lady Vice-Captain Helen Pearson
3rd Place - Barbara Horrocks
Nearest the Pin - Ruth Wilson
Straightest Drive - Mandy Widdop
Putting Competition
Winner - Jim Gray
Runner Up - Peter Horrocks
Hereford, from Rastrick, thanked everyone for taking part in his event and congratulated all the winners. At the presentation, where there was live entertainment and a disco, he also commented, "It has been a truly remarkable week for Crow Nest Park Rabbits Section because last Thursday a team comprising of Peter Horrocks, John Cryer, David Hawkesworth and myself won the Halifax, Huddersfield & District Rabbit Golf Association President's Trophy for the first time in Crow Nest Park's history. It was particularly gratifying to receive the trophy from our Club President and President of The Association, John Turner."
The day was also special for junior member Ryan Jones who scored an ace on the par three 8th hole. However, it wasn't so special for father, Steve, who in line with tradition, provided all members present in the nineteenth with a drink!
Results:
Rabbit Captain's Day Cup
Winner - Paul Scothorne
Runner Up - Nigel Wood
3rd Place - John Queenan
Nearest the Pin - Simon Ireland
Longest Drive - Steve Yendley
Tigers
Winner & Longest Drive - Adam Wadsworth
Runner Up - Martin Thomas
3rd Place - Club Captain - Raj Panesar
Nearest the Pin - Steve McDonagh
Ladies
Winner - Carole Hampson
Runner Up - Lady Vice-Captain Helen Pearson
3rd Place - Barbara Horrocks
Nearest the Pin - Ruth Wilson
Straightest Drive - Mandy Widdop
Putting Competition
Winner - Jim Gray
Runner Up - Peter Horrocks
A 71 and £75 for Carman
Huddersfield Golf Club Professional, Paul Carmen, scored a 71 in the Marlborough Fund Managers Pro-Am at Kendal Golf Club yesterday. The two over par round gave Carman outright 17th position and a cheque for £75.
The event was won by Jonathan Cheetham, representing Gatley Golf Club, with a four-under par score of 65 which gave him a winners cheque for £675.
The event was won by Jonathan Cheetham, representing Gatley Golf Club, with a four-under par score of 65 which gave him a winners cheque for £675.
Towell Does it Again!
After winning the Halifax Golf Club Thursday Medal on the 8th May, Roy Towell produced another splendid round to win the following weeks event as well!!
However, instead of amassing 43 points like the week before, this time he went three points better and carded 46 stabelford points. The second consecutive win has reduced his handicap to 20.9 after starting the season on a mark of 28.
Neil Rogers was his nearest competitior this time with 41 points as the CSS was 69.
Leading Scores:
Mr Roy Towell 46
Neil Rogers 41
Mr Andrew Spencer 39
Luke Mudd 38
However, instead of amassing 43 points like the week before, this time he went three points better and carded 46 stabelford points. The second consecutive win has reduced his handicap to 20.9 after starting the season on a mark of 28.
Neil Rogers was his nearest competitior this time with 41 points as the CSS was 69.
Leading Scores:
Mr Roy Towell 46
Neil Rogers 41
Mr Andrew Spencer 39
Luke Mudd 38
Marsland in Fine Form
Ian Marsland was in superb form as he accumulated 41 points to win his division in the recent stableford competition at West End Golf Club. He tied with A Tweedale but won on a card play-off. The excellent round reduced his handicap to 1.9.
In division two P Craven took the honours with 39 points, coming home just a point ahead of M Rozsa.
Leading Scores Division One:
I Marsland 41
A Tweedale 41
B Hardcastle 40
S Wilkinson 40
Craig Forsyth 39
Leading Scores Division Two:
P Craven 39
M Rozsa 38
R. M Priestley 37
R Culledge 36
S Major 36
B Boardall 36
In division two P Craven took the honours with 39 points, coming home just a point ahead of M Rozsa.
Leading Scores Division One:
I Marsland 41
A Tweedale 41
B Hardcastle 40
S Wilkinson 40
Craig Forsyth 39
Leading Scores Division Two:
P Craven 39
M Rozsa 38
R. M Priestley 37
R Culledge 36
S Major 36
B Boardall 36
Flying Fielden
D Fielden was flying high after scoring the low round in the Silver Rabbit medal at Todmorden Golf Club yesterday. The 20 handicapper scored a nett 67 to lead the second division by a single stroke from R Bradley (21 hcp) and B Whitham (22hcp).
In division one C Fowler (8 hcp) had the low round of the day with a nett 68.
Leading Scores Division One:
C Fowler 76 - 8 = 68
S Hemmington 80 - 10 = 70
D Hollows 84 - 14 = 70
Leading Scores Division Two:
D Fielden 87 - 20 = 67
R Bradley 89 - 21 = 68
Mr B Whitham 90 - 22 = 68
K G R Johnson 87 - 18 = 69
R Waring 87 - 18 = 69
J Anderton 85 - 16 = 69
In division one C Fowler (8 hcp) had the low round of the day with a nett 68.
Leading Scores Division One:
C Fowler 76 - 8 = 68
S Hemmington 80 - 10 = 70
D Hollows 84 - 14 = 70
Leading Scores Division Two:
D Fielden 87 - 20 = 67
R Bradley 89 - 21 = 68
Mr B Whitham 90 - 22 = 68
K G R Johnson 87 - 18 = 69
R Waring 87 - 18 = 69
J Anderton 85 - 16 = 69
Wonderful Walker Wins at Outlane
Paul Walker produced a wonderful round of golf to claim the Midsummer Championship Medal at Outlane Golf Club on Saturday. Playing off 15 he carded a gross 80 for a nett 65 which tied with BA Jenkinson but won due to a superior inward half. No less than five golfers finished in a tie for third place after rounds of 66 with another five players recording 67's at the top of a very clustered leaderboard. The CSS for the medal was 69. Andrew Wilford fired a 71 for the lowest gross score of the day.
Leading Scores:
Paul Walker 80 - 15 = 65
B A Jenkinson 82 - 17 = 65
Martyn Atkinson 76 - 10 = 66
Jarrad Hazelden 72 - 6 = 66
Andrew Wilford 71 - 5 = 66
Jim W Pryce 77 - 11 = 66
Patrick O'Flynn 81 - 15 = 66
Leading Scores:
Paul Walker 80 - 15 = 65
B A Jenkinson 82 - 17 = 65
Martyn Atkinson 76 - 10 = 66
Jarrad Hazelden 72 - 6 = 66
Andrew Wilford 71 - 5 = 66
Jim W Pryce 77 - 11 = 66
Patrick O'Flynn 81 - 15 = 66
Sunday, 18 May 2008
Super Hoyle Lands The Atkinson Bowl
Jack Hoyle won the Atkinson Bowl at Ryburn Golf Club today after a splendid round of 61. The 15 handicapper shot a gross 76 to lead the way by three strokes from Steven Greenwood (18hcp) and James Washington (8hcp).
In a field of over 60 golfers Hoyle's round saw his handicap reduced to 13.2 as the CSS was 66.
Leading Scores:
Hoyle, Jack 76 - 15.0 = 61
Greenwood, Steven 82 - 18.0 = 64
Washington, James 72 - 08.0 = 64
Hoyle, J E 78 - 13.0 = 65
Lumb, David S 73 - 06.0 = 67
Kershaw, Andrew 73 - 06.0 = 67
Tolley, Johnathan 81 - 14.0 = 67
Goldthorpe, Patrick 86 - 19.0 = 67
Attiwell, Raymond C 77 - 10.0 = 67
In a field of over 60 golfers Hoyle's round saw his handicap reduced to 13.2 as the CSS was 66.
Leading Scores:
Hoyle, Jack 76 - 15.0 = 61
Greenwood, Steven 82 - 18.0 = 64
Washington, James 72 - 08.0 = 64
Hoyle, J E 78 - 13.0 = 65
Lumb, David S 73 - 06.0 = 67
Kershaw, Andrew 73 - 06.0 = 67
Tolley, Johnathan 81 - 14.0 = 67
Goldthorpe, Patrick 86 - 19.0 = 67
Attiwell, Raymond C 77 - 10.0 = 67
Leeming Wins It
K Leeming carded a brilliant nett 61 to win the JR Royds Medal at Elland Golf Club today. Playing off a handicap of ten he posted a gross 71 but only won the competition by a single stroke as there was a glut of good scoring.
BM Thewlis won the second division on a card countback against JW Holland after both players who had handicaps of 21 recorded nett 66's.
Leading Scores Division One:
K Leeming 71 - 10 = 61
R Challoner 75 - 13 = 62
D G Mellor 78 - 15 = 63
J Kenny 77 - 13 = 64
D G Thomas 77 - 11 = 66
Leading Scores Division Two:
J W Holland 87 - 21 = 66
M J Davies 90 - 23 = 67
P A Gul 90 - 21 = 69
B Littlewood 89 - 20 = 69
BM Thewlis won the second division on a card countback against JW Holland after both players who had handicaps of 21 recorded nett 66's.
Leading Scores Division One:
K Leeming 71 - 10 = 61
R Challoner 75 - 13 = 62
D G Mellor 78 - 15 = 63
J Kenny 77 - 13 = 64
D G Thomas 77 - 11 = 66
Leading Scores Division Two:
J W Holland 87 - 21 = 66
M J Davies 90 - 23 = 67
P A Gul 90 - 21 = 69
B Littlewood 89 - 20 = 69
39 Points for Lumb
David Lumb produced the highest points tally in the Individual Stableford at Ryburn Golf Club on Saturday. The six handicap golfer amassed 39 points to win the first division by two points from a trio of golfers.
Dean Porter continued his fine 2008 form with another divisional victory, this time in the second division. He carded 37 points to just pip John Kitson into second place by a single point.
David Duffey claimed the third division also with 37 points. He beat Patrick Goldthorpe by a single point and David Green wood by two.
Leading Scores Division One:
Lumb, David S 39 pts
Rafferty, Terry 37 pts
Naylor, Brian G 37 pts
Emmett, Robert 37 pts
Leading Scores Division Two:
Porter, Dean 37 pts (18)
Kitson, John 36 pts (14)
Hartley, John S 33 pts (15)
Hesselden, Neal 33 pts (14)
Leading Scores Division Three:
Duffy, David 37 pts
Goldthorpe, Patrick 36 pts
Greenwood, David 35 pts
Singleton, Eric 34 pts
Dean Porter continued his fine 2008 form with another divisional victory, this time in the second division. He carded 37 points to just pip John Kitson into second place by a single point.
David Duffey claimed the third division also with 37 points. He beat Patrick Goldthorpe by a single point and David Green wood by two.
Leading Scores Division One:
Lumb, David S 39 pts
Rafferty, Terry 37 pts
Naylor, Brian G 37 pts
Emmett, Robert 37 pts
Leading Scores Division Two:
Porter, Dean 37 pts (18)
Kitson, John 36 pts (14)
Hartley, John S 33 pts (15)
Hesselden, Neal 33 pts (14)
Leading Scores Division Three:
Duffy, David 37 pts
Goldthorpe, Patrick 36 pts
Greenwood, David 35 pts
Singleton, Eric 34 pts
64's for Netherwood and Hardcastle
P Netherwood and B Hardcastle both fired rounds of 64 in the Thursday medal at West End Golf Club last week.
Netherwood (17 hcp) claimed the second division by five strokes whilst Hardcastle won division one by just two shots. Sam Bridges (2 hcp) had the lowest gross score with a round of 71.
Leading Scores Division One:
B Hardcastle 77 - 13 = 64
N J Barrett 77 - 11 = 66
R D Stimpson 82 - 14 = 68
S Bridges 71 - 2 = 69
Leading Scores Division Two:
P Netherwood 81 - 17 = 64
Dean Turner 86 - 17 = 69
M Astin 95 - 26 = 69
L Stansfield 88 - 17 = 71
Netherwood (17 hcp) claimed the second division by five strokes whilst Hardcastle won division one by just two shots. Sam Bridges (2 hcp) had the lowest gross score with a round of 71.
Leading Scores Division One:
B Hardcastle 77 - 13 = 64
N J Barrett 77 - 11 = 66
R D Stimpson 82 - 14 = 68
S Bridges 71 - 2 = 69
Leading Scores Division Two:
P Netherwood 81 - 17 = 64
Dean Turner 86 - 17 = 69
M Astin 95 - 26 = 69
L Stansfield 88 - 17 = 71
Hill Wins Trustees Cup
L Hill produced both the best gross and best nett score in the Trustees Cup at Longley Park Golf Club yesterday. The 12 handicapper burnt round the nine hole course in just 75 strokes for a nett tally of 63.
In showery conditions his nearest competitor was WRC Aitken who had a 79 for a nett 65. CSS for the round was 66.
Leading Scores:
L Hill 75 - 12 = 63
W R C Aitken 79 - 14 = 65
W Brewin 78 - 12 = 66
C B Pickering 84 - 18 = 66
R Lockwood 80 - 13 = 67
M Rattigan 82 - 15 = 67
M J Hey 84 - 17 = 67
M Thompson 80 - 13 = 67
In showery conditions his nearest competitor was WRC Aitken who had a 79 for a nett 65. CSS for the round was 66.
Leading Scores:
L Hill 75 - 12 = 63
W R C Aitken 79 - 14 = 65
W Brewin 78 - 12 = 66
C B Pickering 84 - 18 = 66
R Lockwood 80 - 13 = 67
M Rattigan 82 - 15 = 67
M J Hey 84 - 17 = 67
M Thompson 80 - 13 = 67
Greenwood in Form in Scratch Salver
Ryan Greenwood was untouchable in the JR Royds Scratch Salver at Elland Golf Club yesterday. A regular in the HHDUGC Junior Team and also a member at West End (Halifax) Golf Club the talented youngster produced two rounds that left the field trailing in his wake.
The three handicapper scored gross rounds of 74 and 72 for a 146 total with his nearest challenger, AT Hirst (7 hcp), nine strokes back on a 155 total after rounds of 77 and 78. Greenwood couldn't be touched in either round with his score being the lowest in both. CP Walton (7 hcp) was third with scores of 80 and 76 for a 156 aggregate in the 36 hole competition.
In the nett competition Greenwood also had the lowest total, 140, although also shared that with I Rushton who's rounds of 77 and 83 from his handicap of ten also gave a 140 combined score. M Greenwood (12 hcp) fired the lowest nett score in the first round with a nett 65 but faltered in the afternoon with an 81. JM Lord (7hcp) had the second rounds lowest nett score with a 66 but his damage had been done in the morning when he could only register an 80.
The three handicapper scored gross rounds of 74 and 72 for a 146 total with his nearest challenger, AT Hirst (7 hcp), nine strokes back on a 155 total after rounds of 77 and 78. Greenwood couldn't be touched in either round with his score being the lowest in both. CP Walton (7 hcp) was third with scores of 80 and 76 for a 156 aggregate in the 36 hole competition.
In the nett competition Greenwood also had the lowest total, 140, although also shared that with I Rushton who's rounds of 77 and 83 from his handicap of ten also gave a 140 combined score. M Greenwood (12 hcp) fired the lowest nett score in the first round with a nett 65 but faltered in the afternoon with an 81. JM Lord (7hcp) had the second rounds lowest nett score with a 66 but his damage had been done in the morning when he could only register an 80.
Hanson has Found Putting Boots for Ireland Trip
Chris Hanson is in an upbeat mood as he travels to Ireland next week in the latest leg of the EuroPro Tour.
The Crosland Heath professional believes that he is just a round the corner from competing for a win again after securing a top ten finish in last weeks event at Collingtree Park. He said, "I am seeing John (Eyre) for a lesson on Sunday morning before we get the ferry over to Ireland. That little session will be all it takes to get me back to where my swing was."
Hanson has been a little out of sorts in events so far this season although was pleased with how he ground out a score in the third round of the latest event, after a poor start, with two chip-ins! He Commented, "You just never know what’s going to happen in golf and if you stick in there your luck may change. It's the first time I have ever chipped in twice in one round, that got me under par for the round and 5 under for the tournament."
On the visit to Faithlegg he added, "Next week the tour is out in Ireland and I can’t wait to get going again, now I have found my putting boots. As soon as the game gets back to where it was I will be competing for a win!"
The Crosland Heath professional believes that he is just a round the corner from competing for a win again after securing a top ten finish in last weeks event at Collingtree Park. He said, "I am seeing John (Eyre) for a lesson on Sunday morning before we get the ferry over to Ireland. That little session will be all it takes to get me back to where my swing was."
Hanson has been a little out of sorts in events so far this season although was pleased with how he ground out a score in the third round of the latest event, after a poor start, with two chip-ins! He Commented, "You just never know what’s going to happen in golf and if you stick in there your luck may change. It's the first time I have ever chipped in twice in one round, that got me under par for the round and 5 under for the tournament."
On the visit to Faithlegg he added, "Next week the tour is out in Ireland and I can’t wait to get going again, now I have found my putting boots. As soon as the game gets back to where it was I will be competing for a win!"
Saturday, 17 May 2008
Heath and The Bridge Flying High
Crosland Heath and Hebden Bridge Golf Clubs head their respective divisions in the HHDUGC Junior League.
In last weeks round of matches both sides moved to the top of the table with good results against tricky opponents. In Division One Crosland Heath recorded an impressive 7-1 win over Halifax Bradley Hall at home whilst the Mount Skip club travelled to Castlefields and secured a 4-4 draw in Division Two.
With Todmorden withdrawing from the league all teams in the second division have been awarded 8-0 victories over the Rive Rocks club. You can see the latest tables and results on our website.
In last weeks round of matches both sides moved to the top of the table with good results against tricky opponents. In Division One Crosland Heath recorded an impressive 7-1 win over Halifax Bradley Hall at home whilst the Mount Skip club travelled to Castlefields and secured a 4-4 draw in Division Two.
With Todmorden withdrawing from the league all teams in the second division have been awarded 8-0 victories over the Rive Rocks club. You can see the latest tables and results on our website.
Friday, 16 May 2008
Great Finish for Hanson Brings Top Ten Spot
Two birdies and an eagle in the last six holes gave Chris Hanson a reason to smile in the latest EuroPro Tour event at Collingtree Park.
The professional from Crosland Heath Golf Club was heading for a place outside of the top 20 until he pulled a birdie-eagle-par-birdie-par-par finish out of the bag to lie in joint tenth position at the close of the tournament.
Bogeys on the second, fourth and eleventh in a round of 71 looked like costing him a significant amount of money but the recovery brought him a cheque for £725. The event was won by Alan Murray from Greystones Golf Club with a total of eleven under par. Hanson finsihed five under for the competition.
The professional from Crosland Heath Golf Club was heading for a place outside of the top 20 until he pulled a birdie-eagle-par-birdie-par-par finish out of the bag to lie in joint tenth position at the close of the tournament.
Bogeys on the second, fourth and eleventh in a round of 71 looked like costing him a significant amount of money but the recovery brought him a cheque for £725. The event was won by Alan Murray from Greystones Golf Club with a total of eleven under par. Hanson finsihed five under for the competition.
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Hanson Recovers to be in with a Shout at Collingtree
Chris Hanson recovered well from a double-bogey early on in his second round of the EuroPro Tour event at Collingtree Park.
Starting on the 10th tee and after four straight pars the Crosland Heath professional made a nightmare seven on the 543 yard par five 14th. However, he then fired back to back birdies to balance the books for his round. A further birdie on his ninth hole cancelled out a dropped shot on the previous hole as he reached the turn level par.
Birdies on his 13th and 18th holes and a bogey on his 16th resulted in a one under par round of 71 to move him to four-under for the tournament. Although he is five strokes behind joint leaders Daniel Brooks and Michael Hempstock he lies in a place for 11th position and a round in the mid sixties tomorrow will see him challenge for the title.
Starting on the 10th tee and after four straight pars the Crosland Heath professional made a nightmare seven on the 543 yard par five 14th. However, he then fired back to back birdies to balance the books for his round. A further birdie on his ninth hole cancelled out a dropped shot on the previous hole as he reached the turn level par.
Birdies on his 13th and 18th holes and a bogey on his 16th resulted in a one under par round of 71 to move him to four-under for the tournament. Although he is five strokes behind joint leaders Daniel Brooks and Michael Hempstock he lies in a place for 11th position and a round in the mid sixties tomorrow will see him challenge for the title.
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
43 Points for Towell
Roy Towell scored 43 points and in doing so won the most recent Thursday Competition at Halifax Golf Club. He won the stableford event by three strokes from RW Behrendt. CSS for the event was 69.
Leading Scores:
Mr Roy Towell 43
Mr R W Behrendt 40
J Smith 39
Mr O.E Davidson 39
Luke Mudd 38
L Lawson 37
Leading Scores:
Mr Roy Towell 43
Mr R W Behrendt 40
J Smith 39
Mr O.E Davidson 39
Luke Mudd 38
L Lawson 37
Audi Success for McArdle
Andrew McArdle recorded a fantastic 41 points as he helped his Woodsome Hall team to the regional final of the Audi Quattro Cup UK Tournament.
A more detailed report about the event hosted at Woodsome Hall Golf Club can be read on the Halifax Courier website.
A more detailed report about the event hosted at Woodsome Hall Golf Club can be read on the Halifax Courier website.
Tee Times for Scratch Championship
The tee times have been published for the HHDUGC Scratch Team Championship to be played at Dewsbury District Golf Club on Sunday 1st June.
The four teams recently promoted from the Second Division (see report) will line up against the top 11 sides from last years tournament which was won by Halifax Bradley Hall at Willow Valley. The competition is a four-man team event over 36 holes strokeplay where all scores count towards a aggregate team score. The side with the lowest score wins and the bottom four clubs are relegated to division two.
Tee Times:
8:00 & 12:30: Elland (1), Hanging Heaton (1), Queensbury (1).
8:10 & 12:40: Elland (2), Hanging Heaton (2), Queensbury (2).
8:20 & 12:50: Elland (3), Hanging Heaton (3), Queensbury (3).
8:30 & 13:00: Elland (4), Hanging Heaton (4), Queensbury (4).
8:40 & 13:10: Crosland Heath (1), Castlefields (1), Saddleworth (1),
8:50 & 13:20: Crosland Heath (2), Castlefields (2), Saddleworth (2).
9:00 & 13:30: Crosland Heath (3), Castlefields (3), Saddleworth (3).
9:10 & 13:40: Crosland Heath (4), Castlefields (4), Saddleworth (4).
9:20 & 13:50: Hebden Bridge (1), Halifax (1), Outlane (1).
9:30 & 14:00: Hebden Bridge(2), Halifax (2), Outlane (2).
9:40 & 14:10: Hebden Bridge (3), Halifax (3), Outlane (3).
9:50 & 14:20: Hebden Bridge (4), Halifax (4), Outlane (4).
10:00 & 14:30: Woodsome Hall (1), Dewsbury (1), Meltham (1).
10:10 & 14:40: Woodsome Hall (2), Dewsbury (2), Meltham (2).
10:20 & 14:50: Woodsome Hall (3), Dewsbury (3), Meltham (3).
10:30 & 15:00: Woodsome Hall (4), Dewsbury (4), Meltham (4).
10:40 & 15:10:West End (1), Bradley Hall (1), Huddersfield (1).
10:50 & 15:20: West End (2), Bradley Hall (2), Huddersfield (2).
11:00 & 15:30: West End (3), Bradley Hall (3), Huddersfield (3).
11:10 & 15:40: West End (4), Bradley Hall (4), Huddersfield (4).
The four teams recently promoted from the Second Division (see report) will line up against the top 11 sides from last years tournament which was won by Halifax Bradley Hall at Willow Valley. The competition is a four-man team event over 36 holes strokeplay where all scores count towards a aggregate team score. The side with the lowest score wins and the bottom four clubs are relegated to division two.
Tee Times:
8:00 & 12:30: Elland (1), Hanging Heaton (1), Queensbury (1).
8:10 & 12:40: Elland (2), Hanging Heaton (2), Queensbury (2).
8:20 & 12:50: Elland (3), Hanging Heaton (3), Queensbury (3).
8:30 & 13:00: Elland (4), Hanging Heaton (4), Queensbury (4).
8:40 & 13:10: Crosland Heath (1), Castlefields (1), Saddleworth (1),
8:50 & 13:20: Crosland Heath (2), Castlefields (2), Saddleworth (2).
9:00 & 13:30: Crosland Heath (3), Castlefields (3), Saddleworth (3).
9:10 & 13:40: Crosland Heath (4), Castlefields (4), Saddleworth (4).
9:20 & 13:50: Hebden Bridge (1), Halifax (1), Outlane (1).
9:30 & 14:00: Hebden Bridge(2), Halifax (2), Outlane (2).
9:40 & 14:10: Hebden Bridge (3), Halifax (3), Outlane (3).
9:50 & 14:20: Hebden Bridge (4), Halifax (4), Outlane (4).
10:00 & 14:30: Woodsome Hall (1), Dewsbury (1), Meltham (1).
10:10 & 14:40: Woodsome Hall (2), Dewsbury (2), Meltham (2).
10:20 & 14:50: Woodsome Hall (3), Dewsbury (3), Meltham (3).
10:30 & 15:00: Woodsome Hall (4), Dewsbury (4), Meltham (4).
10:40 & 15:10:West End (1), Bradley Hall (1), Huddersfield (1).
10:50 & 15:20: West End (2), Bradley Hall (2), Huddersfield (2).
11:00 & 15:30: West End (3), Bradley Hall (3), Huddersfield (3).
11:10 & 15:40: West End (4), Bradley Hall (4), Huddersfield (4).
Chris is Chasing the Fox
Chris Hanson is part of the chasing pack in the EuroPro Tour event at Collingtree Park after the first round. A creditable three-under par score of 69 left the Crosland Heath professional in a tie for eighth place just two strokes behind joint leaders Noel Fox and John Bandurak.
Hanson raced to three under par early on in his round with birdies at the first, fourth and sixth holes and despite a stutter on the seventh he cancelled that bogey out with another birdie on nine to make the turn in a three under 33. The inward half was a little more subdued with mostly pars, a solitary birdie on the 14th cancelled out a dropped shot on the par four 11th.
The third season professional, sponsored by Go2Sport.com hit only 11 greens in regulation but will be pleased with his tally of just 25 putts for the entire round.
Hanson raced to three under par early on in his round with birdies at the first, fourth and sixth holes and despite a stutter on the seventh he cancelled that bogey out with another birdie on nine to make the turn in a three under 33. The inward half was a little more subdued with mostly pars, a solitary birdie on the 14th cancelled out a dropped shot on the par four 11th.
The third season professional, sponsored by Go2Sport.com hit only 11 greens in regulation but will be pleased with his tally of just 25 putts for the entire round.
Hanging Heaton Halted
Hanging Heaton's climb through the Yorkshire Team leagues was halted at Dore and Totley Golf Club. After qualifying for the 7th Division at Wath back in April and then being promoted from that division into the 6th Division at Bondhay they fell back to earth with relegation to the seventh tier last week.
The nine hole club missed out on a third successive promotion by a large margin (31 strokes) but only missed out on retaining their 6th division status by ten shots and one place as they ended up in 13th position out of 18 starters.
There was also no joy for Dewsbury as they failed to make a return to the 5th division which they were relegated from last term. They, however, were not relegated after finishing in eight place and five strokes off a top six and promotion spot. Low Laithes Golf Club won the division by a single stroke from Hessle.
You can view the full results of the Yorkshire Union 6th Division Team Championship.
The nine hole club missed out on a third successive promotion by a large margin (31 strokes) but only missed out on retaining their 6th division status by ten shots and one place as they ended up in 13th position out of 18 starters.
There was also no joy for Dewsbury as they failed to make a return to the 5th division which they were relegated from last term. They, however, were not relegated after finishing in eight place and five strokes off a top six and promotion spot. Low Laithes Golf Club won the division by a single stroke from Hessle.
You can view the full results of the Yorkshire Union 6th Division Team Championship.
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