The Halifax Bradley Hall Extended Rabbits Open took place on Sunday 6th September.
The first few starters had to contend with a few clouds but thankfully no rain and little or none of the infamous ‘Bradley Hall wind’! Putting however was a major factor with some interesting pin positions and excellent fast greens despite the previous week’s adverse weather.
Despite the current economical situation the committee still attracted substantial sponsorship for this year’s event which resulted in the club being able to offer a large array of high value prizes totalling £750 which included prizes for the best five stableford scores and spot prizes for the ‘nearest the pin’ on the four par 3’s, ‘nearest the line’ on the 13th hole and ‘longest drive’ on the 15th. hole.
The event, accepting handicaps of 10 and upwards, again was a complete success largely due to a very strong Rabbit Committee who worked extremely hard on the day with special thanks going to the Open Sub Committee, Mick Moss, Adrian Arthur and Eiddon Roberts for the their effort in setting up this important event. The hard work paid off with entries from 88 pairs taken well before the day for the event. Thanks should also go to head green keeper Allan Court and his green staff who with the yellow tees set well back and a few ‘interesting’ pin positions set a challenging course for members and visitors alike.
Special thanks also go to all the sponsors but particularly to the main sponsors Raygrade and Reactivmedia and to Howard Brook and Martin Uttley who took first place in the Sponsors Cup, a competition which was introduced in 2007 exclusive to players representing sponsors companies.
The participants were able to have substantial Refreshments at the half way hut which was again provided by the ladies section who also raised around £200 for their funds.
Once again the leading participants results could be viewed throughout the day on the big screen in the clubhouse thanks to an innovative computer programme which updated all the results immediately on the leaderboard after their cards had been submitted, many thanks went to Mike Arden for the manning the system throughout the day.
The evening presentation took place once all the scores were in and what was also pleasing to Rabbit Captain Allan Teale was that most of the prize winners were present. First place eventually went to Owen Hall and Andy Hanson of Bradley Hall on 46 Stableford points just in front of Nigel Gittings (Bradley Hall) and Stuart King (Wetherby) with 44 points. Third place was taken by Geoff Parkinson (Bradley Hall) and Wes Walker (Ogden) with 43 points.
Results:
1st: Owen Hall and Andy Hanson = 46 points
2nd: Nigel Gittings and Stuart King = 44 points
3rd: Geoff Parkinson and Wes Walker = 43 points
4th: Toby Wood and Tony Anderson = 42 points
5th: Paul Hessleden and Mike Oldroyde = 42 points
Nearest the Pin Hole 2: Simon King (Wetherby)
Nearest the Pin Hole 4: Raymond Roebuck (Bradley Hall)
Nearest the Pin Hole 9: Damien Greenwood (Blackley)
Nearest the Pin Hole 18: Phil Cawkwell (Queensbury)
Nearest the Line Hole 13: Dave Rhodes (Bradley Hall)
Longest Drive Hole 15: Mark Flude (Queensbury)
The event was completed with an evening meal for the Sponsors, Rabbit Committee members and Guests.
The Rabbits Open is the main fund raising function for the rabbit section and without it we would not be able to carry out the good work for the club and the rabbit members. Teale personally thanked the committee members who ensured the day ran smoothly. He said, "It is this sort of dedication that makes the Bradley Hall Rabbits Extended open one of the most successful and popular competitions in the district."
The first few starters had to contend with a few clouds but thankfully no rain and little or none of the infamous ‘Bradley Hall wind’! Putting however was a major factor with some interesting pin positions and excellent fast greens despite the previous week’s adverse weather.
Despite the current economical situation the committee still attracted substantial sponsorship for this year’s event which resulted in the club being able to offer a large array of high value prizes totalling £750 which included prizes for the best five stableford scores and spot prizes for the ‘nearest the pin’ on the four par 3’s, ‘nearest the line’ on the 13th hole and ‘longest drive’ on the 15th. hole.
The event, accepting handicaps of 10 and upwards, again was a complete success largely due to a very strong Rabbit Committee who worked extremely hard on the day with special thanks going to the Open Sub Committee, Mick Moss, Adrian Arthur and Eiddon Roberts for the their effort in setting up this important event. The hard work paid off with entries from 88 pairs taken well before the day for the event. Thanks should also go to head green keeper Allan Court and his green staff who with the yellow tees set well back and a few ‘interesting’ pin positions set a challenging course for members and visitors alike.
Special thanks also go to all the sponsors but particularly to the main sponsors Raygrade and Reactivmedia and to Howard Brook and Martin Uttley who took first place in the Sponsors Cup, a competition which was introduced in 2007 exclusive to players representing sponsors companies.
The participants were able to have substantial Refreshments at the half way hut which was again provided by the ladies section who also raised around £200 for their funds.
Once again the leading participants results could be viewed throughout the day on the big screen in the clubhouse thanks to an innovative computer programme which updated all the results immediately on the leaderboard after their cards had been submitted, many thanks went to Mike Arden for the manning the system throughout the day.
The evening presentation took place once all the scores were in and what was also pleasing to Rabbit Captain Allan Teale was that most of the prize winners were present. First place eventually went to Owen Hall and Andy Hanson of Bradley Hall on 46 Stableford points just in front of Nigel Gittings (Bradley Hall) and Stuart King (Wetherby) with 44 points. Third place was taken by Geoff Parkinson (Bradley Hall) and Wes Walker (Ogden) with 43 points.
Results:
1st: Owen Hall and Andy Hanson = 46 points
2nd: Nigel Gittings and Stuart King = 44 points
3rd: Geoff Parkinson and Wes Walker = 43 points
4th: Toby Wood and Tony Anderson = 42 points
5th: Paul Hessleden and Mike Oldroyde = 42 points
Nearest the Pin Hole 2: Simon King (Wetherby)
Nearest the Pin Hole 4: Raymond Roebuck (Bradley Hall)
Nearest the Pin Hole 9: Damien Greenwood (Blackley)
Nearest the Pin Hole 18: Phil Cawkwell (Queensbury)
Nearest the Line Hole 13: Dave Rhodes (Bradley Hall)
Longest Drive Hole 15: Mark Flude (Queensbury)
The event was completed with an evening meal for the Sponsors, Rabbit Committee members and Guests.
The Rabbits Open is the main fund raising function for the rabbit section and without it we would not be able to carry out the good work for the club and the rabbit members. Teale personally thanked the committee members who ensured the day ran smoothly. He said, "It is this sort of dedication that makes the Bradley Hall Rabbits Extended open one of the most successful and popular competitions in the district."
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