Paul Anderson and David Brooke won their division in the Pro's Fourball Better Ball competition at Outlane Golf Club with a fine score and despite the latter having to lose six shots to play off the maximum allowance of 20. The format of the event, played on the 21st February, included both scores to count on holes 3 and 13.
1st Division:
E.Casper / A.Arrowsmith = 75 nett
P.Phillips / R.Cole = 76 nett
D.Murdoch / S.Bradley = 78 nett
2nd Division:
P.Anderson / D.Brooke = 72 nett
T.Pickles / P.Davies = 73 nett
S.Cooper / M. Russell = 73 nett
The scores from the Pro's Individual Medal are featured below.
1st Division:
S.Beeby = 41 points
P.L.Brown = 40 points
K.Birchenal = 40 points
2nd Division:
R.Holtoyd = 44 points
M.Alsop = 41 points
A.Henderson = 40 points
Saturday, 28 February 2009
Thursday, 26 February 2009
A Good Day for Outlane Ladies at Dewsbury
It proved to be a successful day for the Outlane Ladies in the Winter Alliance at Dewsbury.
Ann Day and Barbara Daniel won the Ladies Foursomes competition at the Mirfield based club with a splendid 41 points. They clinched victory via a countback after scoring a resounding 23 points on the back-nine. They would have coasted to victory had it not been for two 'blobs' on the front-nine where they failed to score.
Their putting proved to be the key on the home stretch with several long putts being holed. It was a double for Ann following her recent victory in the 9-hole competition at Longley Park with 19 points.
Ann Day and Barbara Daniel won the Ladies Foursomes competition at the Mirfield based club with a splendid 41 points. They clinched victory via a countback after scoring a resounding 23 points on the back-nine. They would have coasted to victory had it not been for two 'blobs' on the front-nine where they failed to score.
Their putting proved to be the key on the home stretch with several long putts being holed. It was a double for Ann following her recent victory in the 9-hole competition at Longley Park with 19 points.
Indoor Junior League
A Junior League that is currently being run down at The Huddersfield Indoor Golf Centre is proving to be a big hit with local youngsters over the winter period.
Crosland Heath, Meltham, Longley Park, Marsden and Woodsome Hall have all entered teams with each club having enough players to rotate their side each week where necessary.
The Results So Far....
Week 1:
Meltham beat Crosland Heath 2.5 – 1.5
Woodsome Hall beat Marsden 2.5 - 1.5
The result of the night went to young Tom Hunt, a 28 handicapper from Meltham who defeated Michael Dunne (26 hcp) by just one shot to clinch victory!
Week 2:
Longley Park drew with Crosland Heath 2 - 2
Melthem beat Woodsome Hall 2.5 - 1.5
Week 3:
Re-arrange due to snow.
Week 4:
Crosland Heath beat Marsden 3 – 1
Woodsome Hall beat Longley Park 2.5 – 1.5
The Winter League has been sponsored by Paul and Sam at The Travellers Rest in Brockholes. Chris Hanson who runs the complex in Honley said, "It’s great that they wanted to support the league and I can’t thank them enough!"
Hanson added, "We are still looking for a sponsor for 'The Player of the League', so if anyone may be interested in supplying a small trophy and a prize that would be fantastic. I know the juniors really love the fact they can play on a night after school and compete, so having that extra something to play for makes it even more worthwhile."
Hanson believes that the league will be of benefit to The Huddersfield, Halifax & District Golf Union as a whole as it allows juniors to remain competitive throughout the off-season.
The Huddersfield Blog will keep you updated with the latest scores and results.
Crosland Heath, Meltham, Longley Park, Marsden and Woodsome Hall have all entered teams with each club having enough players to rotate their side each week where necessary.
The Results So Far....
Week 1:
Meltham beat Crosland Heath 2.5 – 1.5
Woodsome Hall beat Marsden 2.5 - 1.5
The result of the night went to young Tom Hunt, a 28 handicapper from Meltham who defeated Michael Dunne (26 hcp) by just one shot to clinch victory!
Week 2:
Longley Park drew with Crosland Heath 2 - 2
Melthem beat Woodsome Hall 2.5 - 1.5
Week 3:
Re-arrange due to snow.
Week 4:
Crosland Heath beat Marsden 3 – 1
Woodsome Hall beat Longley Park 2.5 – 1.5
The Winter League has been sponsored by Paul and Sam at The Travellers Rest in Brockholes. Chris Hanson who runs the complex in Honley said, "It’s great that they wanted to support the league and I can’t thank them enough!"
Hanson added, "We are still looking for a sponsor for 'The Player of the League', so if anyone may be interested in supplying a small trophy and a prize that would be fantastic. I know the juniors really love the fact they can play on a night after school and compete, so having that extra something to play for makes it even more worthwhile."
Hanson believes that the league will be of benefit to The Huddersfield, Halifax & District Golf Union as a whole as it allows juniors to remain competitive throughout the off-season.
The Huddersfield Blog will keep you updated with the latest scores and results.
Alliance Order of Merit
The latest HHDGA Professionals Order of Merit has now been updated. The leaderboard has been slightly revised to only include those players who entered the season-long competition at the beginning of the season, previous tables included all professionals.
Subscribed members include; Dave Chapman, David Astin, Chris Thewlis, Jim Crompton, Nigel Hirst, Paul Davis, Tom Wild, Darren Arber, Robert Stansfield and Chris Hanson.
Astin currently leads the way following some high quality and consistent golf in each event he has played so far. Thewlis and Wild are joint second with Crompton lying in fourth.
Subscribed members include; Dave Chapman, David Astin, Chris Thewlis, Jim Crompton, Nigel Hirst, Paul Davis, Tom Wild, Darren Arber, Robert Stansfield and Chris Hanson.
Astin currently leads the way following some high quality and consistent golf in each event he has played so far. Thewlis and Wild are joint second with Crompton lying in fourth.
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Hurry.... 3 Days Left to Vote!
There are just three days remaining to cast your vote in our Golfer and Team of the Year 2008 poll. The contenders in each category are listed to the right where you can vote online.
Click here for a re-cap of each golfers achievements to help you decide.
Click here for a re-cap of each golfers achievements to help you decide.
Tuesday, 24 February 2009
Fog Lifts for McLean & Hansom Victory
Having had to postpone recent Alliance fixtures due to snow, and earlier in the season rain, it was fog which temporarily threatened proceedings at Crosland Heath Golf Club earlier today!
The fog rolled in at around 7.30am but cleared in time allowing the opening group to tee-off on time. However, by 8.30am the situation had deteriorated so much that the second green, a par three of just 130 yards, was not visible from the tee. The Alliance Executive took the decision to suspend play for 20 minutes because of the dangers involved in not being able to see where balls were landing.
Fortunately the fog cleared and a very good late-morning and afternoon was enjoyed by many. None more so than the partnership of Graham McLean and Damon Hansom who stormed to victory in the Am-Am section with a superb 47 points. The category one golfers, McLean a one-handicapper and Hansom playing off five, fired 7 gross birdies and an eagle for an almost faultless round of golf.
Had it not been for a three-putt on the 16th for a bogey and another dropped shot at the last it would have been one of the best ever recorded scores in an Alliance fixture. The winning duo are pictured below.
Barry Askham and his partner Derek Jackson flew the flag for the host club with their excellent 44 points to finish in second place. Both long term members at the Heath they used all their home course knowledge to their advantage whilst Adam Crum and Jimmy Main from Dewsbury grabbed third spot with 41 points.
The Pro-Am section saw a successful return to the Alliance for Dave Rishworth, from West End Golf Club, whom with his partner Liam Brompton scored an excellent 43 points to take the top honours. In his acceptance speech Rishworth said it was nice to be back playing in the Alliance and thanked everyone involved. He commented on the excellent support from the professionals - the event had a record 15 playing! Rishworth also expressed gratitude to the Executive for a well organised day and to the Vice Captain of Crosland Heath for the condition of the course and the hospitality on the day.
Joint second in the Professional ranks were Chris Hanson and Dave Astin both with 41 points.
Alliance organiser James Washington was pleased with the day where a magnificent 64 pairs competed. And following the fog scare advised, "The Alliance Executive plan 10 minute intervals now between each tee off time which means any delays can be absorbed without threatening the later starters with a lack of daylight. To the credit of the players today play was kept going well and the last group actually teed off on time."
Full results can be seen here.
The updated Professional's Order of Merit will be updated shortly.
The fog rolled in at around 7.30am but cleared in time allowing the opening group to tee-off on time. However, by 8.30am the situation had deteriorated so much that the second green, a par three of just 130 yards, was not visible from the tee. The Alliance Executive took the decision to suspend play for 20 minutes because of the dangers involved in not being able to see where balls were landing.
Fortunately the fog cleared and a very good late-morning and afternoon was enjoyed by many. None more so than the partnership of Graham McLean and Damon Hansom who stormed to victory in the Am-Am section with a superb 47 points. The category one golfers, McLean a one-handicapper and Hansom playing off five, fired 7 gross birdies and an eagle for an almost faultless round of golf.
Had it not been for a three-putt on the 16th for a bogey and another dropped shot at the last it would have been one of the best ever recorded scores in an Alliance fixture. The winning duo are pictured below.
Barry Askham and his partner Derek Jackson flew the flag for the host club with their excellent 44 points to finish in second place. Both long term members at the Heath they used all their home course knowledge to their advantage whilst Adam Crum and Jimmy Main from Dewsbury grabbed third spot with 41 points.The Pro-Am section saw a successful return to the Alliance for Dave Rishworth, from West End Golf Club, whom with his partner Liam Brompton scored an excellent 43 points to take the top honours. In his acceptance speech Rishworth said it was nice to be back playing in the Alliance and thanked everyone involved. He commented on the excellent support from the professionals - the event had a record 15 playing! Rishworth also expressed gratitude to the Executive for a well organised day and to the Vice Captain of Crosland Heath for the condition of the course and the hospitality on the day.
Joint second in the Professional ranks were Chris Hanson and Dave Astin both with 41 points.
Alliance organiser James Washington was pleased with the day where a magnificent 64 pairs competed. And following the fog scare advised, "The Alliance Executive plan 10 minute intervals now between each tee off time which means any delays can be absorbed without threatening the later starters with a lack of daylight. To the credit of the players today play was kept going well and the last group actually teed off on time."
Full results can be seen here.
The updated Professional's Order of Merit will be updated shortly.
Monday, 23 February 2009
Cast Your Vote
Voting is now well underway to establish who you think deserves to be the 2008 golfer and team of 2008. If you haven't yet cast your vote then below is a quick re-cap of each contenders achievements to help you decide. Be quick though as voting ends in just over three days time!
Golfer of the Year:
Richard Broadley (Huddersfield): Richard successfully defended his HHDUGC Individual Matchplay title, the Union's premier event, when beating Andrew Whitworth at Halifax Golf Club. It is the third time that Broadley has won the competition in total.
Helen Pearson (Crow Nest Park): Helen has had a fabulous season winning multiple competitions including the Lady Captain's Day prize at her club. In all she captured three of the Hove Edge club's 'Majors' and reduced her handicap from 24 to 19. She was team captain of the successful Crow Nest Park ladies team that won the Halifax, Huddersfield Ladies Evening League title. However, the real highlight of her season came when winning the LGU Silver Medal Final at Hartlepool Golf Club in June. She has clearly come a long way in the short time that she has been playing.
Lewis Howell (Willow Valley): Captain of the Willow Valley Junior team, Lewis won the junior Scratch Foursomes and reached the final of the Junior Individual Matchplay beating the no.1 seed en route. Lewis also defeated Matthew Colcombe over his home course and made his debut for the HHDUGC Union Junior Team. Part of the team that won through to La Manga he has also shown great consistency and sportsmanship throughout the year.
Brad Tupman (Huddersfield): Brad won the PS Cockroft Trophy at West End and posted some excellent scores at Fixby which included winning the Captain's Prize. He was also the lowest scorer in the Fixby side that finished fifth in the Yorkshire Team Championship.
Helen Searle (West End/Huddersfield): Helen helped lead Yorkshire to glory in the English Counties Championship and England to victory in the Girls Home International series. She was runner-up in the Yorkshire Ladies Junior Championship and produced a sparkling performance to finish as runner-up in the main Yorkshire Ladies Championship.
Andy Wilford (Outlane): Andy led the scratch team to their second successive league title and won Outlane's own Golfer of the Year with a record score over the season. He also equalled the course record at the Slack Lane club.
Rochelle Morris (Crosland Heath): Rochelle, 13 years old, has dramatically lowered her handicap from 19 to single figures this season and has played for Yorkshire several times. She has had great success in various competitions, especially in the Ladies’ Section at Crosland Heath.
Nicholas Marsh (Elland): Nicholas won the HHDUGC individual junior matchplay title at the end of August beating Lewis Howell 7&6 in the final at Halifax Golf Club. This was the first time the junior had entered and qualified for the event. He is one of the youngest ever winners of the title, if not the youngest, at just 13 years old. On route to the final he beat some of the most talented juniors in the district, who were much older than himself and who play on a regular basis for the district golf team. He also finished in the top 4 of the U14 section in the Yorkshire U16 boys championship held at the York Golf Club in July.
Shaun Lang (Bradley Hall): During 2008 Shaun won the Rabbit Golfer of the Year which was based on the results of a number of competitions throughout the season, he also won the Rabbits Shield and the Rabbit Captains Cup. In addition to the above he was a member of the successful Bradley Hall Rabbits League team who took the B Section championship and were runners-up in the Rabbits League Knockout Cup.
Team of the Year:
Willow Valley Juniors: The Willow Valley Juniors have had a fantastic year. They represented England in the Junior Team Home Nations Championship after winning the Union Junior league final. They also captured the Union Junior Foursomes title.
Woodsome Hall Seniors Team: They won the Lawrence Batley Seniors League for the third year in a row.
Outlane Handicap Team: They won their second successive league title achieved with a team sporting many new players. The team had to win their last match by at least six points to finish top and this was achieved under great pressure.
Halifax Scratch Team: Successive promotions have seen the Ogden club rise through the ranks and reach the top division after a last gasp victory in the final match of the season at Dewsbury.
Crow Nest Ladies Team: They won the Halifax & Huddersfield Ladies Evening League for the second time in three years, having also reaching the semi final in 2007.
Golfer of the Year:
Richard Broadley (Huddersfield): Richard successfully defended his HHDUGC Individual Matchplay title, the Union's premier event, when beating Andrew Whitworth at Halifax Golf Club. It is the third time that Broadley has won the competition in total.
Helen Pearson (Crow Nest Park): Helen has had a fabulous season winning multiple competitions including the Lady Captain's Day prize at her club. In all she captured three of the Hove Edge club's 'Majors' and reduced her handicap from 24 to 19. She was team captain of the successful Crow Nest Park ladies team that won the Halifax, Huddersfield Ladies Evening League title. However, the real highlight of her season came when winning the LGU Silver Medal Final at Hartlepool Golf Club in June. She has clearly come a long way in the short time that she has been playing.
Lewis Howell (Willow Valley): Captain of the Willow Valley Junior team, Lewis won the junior Scratch Foursomes and reached the final of the Junior Individual Matchplay beating the no.1 seed en route. Lewis also defeated Matthew Colcombe over his home course and made his debut for the HHDUGC Union Junior Team. Part of the team that won through to La Manga he has also shown great consistency and sportsmanship throughout the year.
Brad Tupman (Huddersfield): Brad won the PS Cockroft Trophy at West End and posted some excellent scores at Fixby which included winning the Captain's Prize. He was also the lowest scorer in the Fixby side that finished fifth in the Yorkshire Team Championship.
Helen Searle (West End/Huddersfield): Helen helped lead Yorkshire to glory in the English Counties Championship and England to victory in the Girls Home International series. She was runner-up in the Yorkshire Ladies Junior Championship and produced a sparkling performance to finish as runner-up in the main Yorkshire Ladies Championship.
Andy Wilford (Outlane): Andy led the scratch team to their second successive league title and won Outlane's own Golfer of the Year with a record score over the season. He also equalled the course record at the Slack Lane club.
Rochelle Morris (Crosland Heath): Rochelle, 13 years old, has dramatically lowered her handicap from 19 to single figures this season and has played for Yorkshire several times. She has had great success in various competitions, especially in the Ladies’ Section at Crosland Heath.
Nicholas Marsh (Elland): Nicholas won the HHDUGC individual junior matchplay title at the end of August beating Lewis Howell 7&6 in the final at Halifax Golf Club. This was the first time the junior had entered and qualified for the event. He is one of the youngest ever winners of the title, if not the youngest, at just 13 years old. On route to the final he beat some of the most talented juniors in the district, who were much older than himself and who play on a regular basis for the district golf team. He also finished in the top 4 of the U14 section in the Yorkshire U16 boys championship held at the York Golf Club in July.
Shaun Lang (Bradley Hall): During 2008 Shaun won the Rabbit Golfer of the Year which was based on the results of a number of competitions throughout the season, he also won the Rabbits Shield and the Rabbit Captains Cup. In addition to the above he was a member of the successful Bradley Hall Rabbits League team who took the B Section championship and were runners-up in the Rabbits League Knockout Cup.
Team of the Year:
Willow Valley Juniors: The Willow Valley Juniors have had a fantastic year. They represented England in the Junior Team Home Nations Championship after winning the Union Junior league final. They also captured the Union Junior Foursomes title.
Woodsome Hall Seniors Team: They won the Lawrence Batley Seniors League for the third year in a row.
Outlane Handicap Team: They won their second successive league title achieved with a team sporting many new players. The team had to win their last match by at least six points to finish top and this was achieved under great pressure.
Halifax Scratch Team: Successive promotions have seen the Ogden club rise through the ranks and reach the top division after a last gasp victory in the final match of the season at Dewsbury.
Crow Nest Ladies Team: They won the Halifax & Huddersfield Ladies Evening League for the second time in three years, having also reaching the semi final in 2007.
Sunday, 22 February 2009
Updated Alliance Start Sheet
A record breaking 15 professionals will now take part in the HHDGA Alliance at Crosland Heath on Tuesday. This number beats the previous record set at Outlane in November 2008 and is despite a number of regular professionals being unable to play.
The field is now a superb 124, one of the biggest fields in recent years, and shows the growing popularity of both the Alliance and the Crosland Heath course.
An updated start-sheet can be seen here.
The field is now a superb 124, one of the biggest fields in recent years, and shows the growing popularity of both the Alliance and the Crosland Heath course.
An updated start-sheet can be seen here.
Friday, 20 February 2009
Play with a Star of the Future - IIGE Golf Day
Chris Hanson and The International Institute of Golf Education (I.I.G.E.) are inviting local golfers to take part in a unique challenge and at the same time help both Chris and potential golfing stars of the future.Interested parties can enter a team of three golfers to play 18 holes of golf at De Vere Oulton Hall Golf Club, previously home to the ‘Leeds Cup’ - a major event on the PGA North Region tournament schedule and a regular venue of the PGA Europro Tour.
Similar to a 'Pro-Am', each team will be provided with a Collegiate Tour player, all of whom retain a handicap of 4 or less. Following coffee & bacon rolls on arrival the main competition format is a Fourball Betterball Team Stableford event with additional individual spot prizes for Nearest-the-Pin and Longest Drives leading to a magnificent prize table. Gentlemen must have a handicap of 24 or less and ladies no higher than 36.
Oulton Hall is also the venue for a fantastic evening of fine food and entertainment with a three-course meal, presentation of prizes, raffle and auction. The after-golf entertainment commences at 4.00pm with pre-dinner drinks.
Hanson, who due to the current econmoic climate has lost his main sponsor, is hopefully about to undertake another season of competitive golf on a combination of the PGA European Tour Challenge Tour, the Europro Tour and Players Tour (North West). He is actively seeking funding and support through events such as the I.I.G.E. AM-AM tournament.
As a past student of the International Institute, the Crosland Heath star played many times on the Collegiate Tour and in 2005 was named Player of the Year with a stroke average of 69.67. The Tour enables young golfers to take part in 15 tournaments at different locations throughout the year with a points accumulation system.The top 8 players from the Order of Merit qualify to represent the Tour at the grand final in Portugal. Here, the best players from the Tour will battle out over seven days of hot competition, as well as representing the Institute in an International match versus the Portuguese National Squad. A portion of the costs for the final are raised by the qualifying players and the remainder to be raised by events such as the ‘Principals Challenge Shield’ & ‘I.I.G.E AM-AM’.
This year will be the inaugural running of the “I.I.G.E. Am-Am” and the team competition takes place on Friday 17th April 2009.
Richard Daniels, manager of the Collegiate Golf Tour, said, "We very much hope that Huddersfield Golf Blog readers will be able to join us on what will be a thoroughly enjoyable day of classic golf with an action packed evening. The whole aim of the day is to raise funds for the both Chris and the Collegiate Golf Tour. Please note that additional tickets to the evening function are also available at a cost of £25.00 per person should anybody wish to bring a partner."
He added, "There are also individual sponsorship packages available should you be unable to attend on the day but wish to support Chris’s playing schedule for the 2009 season and the prospect of sending 8 budding golf stars to play what could be the game of their life."
Entry is £200 per team with details about the event and sponsorship available by contacting either Daniels (mob: 07818615421, email: rdaniels@myerscough.ac.uk) or Hanson (mob: 07739004443, email: chanson2522004@hotmail.com). Both will be able to provide an official entry-form.
Willow Valley Round Up
The January Stableford at Willow Valley Golf Club was contested on the first Sunday of the month. Neil Greenwood scoring 40 points managed to edge out Bill Brodzinski by a single point. The 2nd Division was more clear cut with Ben Muncaster scoring a fantastic 44 points coming out on top by four points from Harry Westworth and Dan Barwick.
The following weekend saw a Saturday Stableford take place, Ahsan Khan took the Division 1 honours with 29 points, 5 points clear of second placed Neil Mortimer. Whilst Division 2 winner, Club Captain Steve Taylor, managed 33 points Toni Witeszcack and Gary Green finishing as runners-up on 32 points.
The second Saturday Stableford (17/01/09) saw Vice Captain Ahsan Khan emerge victorious in Division 1 for the second week in a row on a countback from Shaun Helliwell and Neil Mortimer who shared the second place all scoring 32 points. In Division 2 Steve Durkin came out on top scoring 36 points followed by David Sharpe on 33 points.
Another Stableford was played on the 18th January, Shaun Helliwell’s 34 points enough to take the Division 1 honours by a point from Neil Greenwood and Ahsan Khan. Division 2 was also keenly contested and saw victory by a single point - on this occasion it was Malcolm Hirst with 40 points taking the prize ahead of Ben Muncaster on 39 points.
February Stableford (no. 1) was played on Sunday the 1st. Janet Tedstone scored 34 points giving her a two point winning margin in Division 1 over Chris Nuttal who scored 32 points. Division 2 saw some excellent scoring - Mark Budby with an impressive 42 points came out on top by 5 points from the consistent Ben Muncaster.
The Second February Stableford contested on the 15th and saw the first golf played for two weeks due to snow fall covering the course. David Stack scored an excellent 36 points to take the top honours by 3 points from Michael Fletcher and Chris Nuttall. Division 2 saw impressive scoring from Darren Broughton with an excellent 42 points edging out Ahmed Aftab who finished second with a steady 39 points.
The following weekend saw a Saturday Stableford take place, Ahsan Khan took the Division 1 honours with 29 points, 5 points clear of second placed Neil Mortimer. Whilst Division 2 winner, Club Captain Steve Taylor, managed 33 points Toni Witeszcack and Gary Green finishing as runners-up on 32 points.
The second Saturday Stableford (17/01/09) saw Vice Captain Ahsan Khan emerge victorious in Division 1 for the second week in a row on a countback from Shaun Helliwell and Neil Mortimer who shared the second place all scoring 32 points. In Division 2 Steve Durkin came out on top scoring 36 points followed by David Sharpe on 33 points.
Another Stableford was played on the 18th January, Shaun Helliwell’s 34 points enough to take the Division 1 honours by a point from Neil Greenwood and Ahsan Khan. Division 2 was also keenly contested and saw victory by a single point - on this occasion it was Malcolm Hirst with 40 points taking the prize ahead of Ben Muncaster on 39 points.
February Stableford (no. 1) was played on Sunday the 1st. Janet Tedstone scored 34 points giving her a two point winning margin in Division 1 over Chris Nuttal who scored 32 points. Division 2 saw some excellent scoring - Mark Budby with an impressive 42 points came out on top by 5 points from the consistent Ben Muncaster.
The Second February Stableford contested on the 15th and saw the first golf played for two weeks due to snow fall covering the course. David Stack scored an excellent 36 points to take the top honours by 3 points from Michael Fletcher and Chris Nuttall. Division 2 saw impressive scoring from Darren Broughton with an excellent 42 points edging out Ahmed Aftab who finished second with a steady 39 points.
Thursday, 19 February 2009
Field of Over 100 to Contest Alliance at Heath
The start sheet for the latest Halifax, Huddersfield & District Golf Alliance meeting at Crosland Heath Golf Club has now been published - see it here.
A full field of well over 100 competitors will play at the heathland venue next Tuesday with a record-equalling number of professionals taking part, no less than 14 in total.
After postponements due to snow in the last two fixtures (at Ryburn and Meltham) everything is set for a fantastic event where host Head Professional, Richard Lambert, is hoping for a good performance over his home track. Lambert joined The Heath just under a year ago after moving from Scunthorpe. He built a reputation for teaching at Lincoln Golf Club in the Midlands, however, it will be his playing skills he hopes will be on top form when he partners Club Captain Raymond Owen at 10.40am. Another professional attached to the Crosland Club, Chris Hanson, plays at 11.40 partnering A Appleyard and will be expected to be amongst the leaders.
Order of Merit Leader David Astin teams up with his regular partner, Andy Cryer, as he looks to extend his lead over Willow Valley's Lee Shepherd who does not play.
Alliance Assistant-Secretary James Washington said, "Looking at the forecast it looks like we will finally get the season underway. With the false starts already this year it is really pleasing to have such an impressive field for this fixture. The support we are getting from everyone is tremendous." He added, "I have visited the course this morning and the course looks in excellent condition. Hopefully we can finally get the Alliance off and running in 2009."
A full field of well over 100 competitors will play at the heathland venue next Tuesday with a record-equalling number of professionals taking part, no less than 14 in total.
After postponements due to snow in the last two fixtures (at Ryburn and Meltham) everything is set for a fantastic event where host Head Professional, Richard Lambert, is hoping for a good performance over his home track. Lambert joined The Heath just under a year ago after moving from Scunthorpe. He built a reputation for teaching at Lincoln Golf Club in the Midlands, however, it will be his playing skills he hopes will be on top form when he partners Club Captain Raymond Owen at 10.40am. Another professional attached to the Crosland Club, Chris Hanson, plays at 11.40 partnering A Appleyard and will be expected to be amongst the leaders.
Order of Merit Leader David Astin teams up with his regular partner, Andy Cryer, as he looks to extend his lead over Willow Valley's Lee Shepherd who does not play.
Alliance Assistant-Secretary James Washington said, "Looking at the forecast it looks like we will finally get the season underway. With the false starts already this year it is really pleasing to have such an impressive field for this fixture. The support we are getting from everyone is tremendous." He added, "I have visited the course this morning and the course looks in excellent condition. Hopefully we can finally get the Alliance off and running in 2009."
Friday, 13 February 2009
Open Course Added to 2009 PGA EuroPro Tour Schedule
The PGA EuroPro Tour has announced that Prince’s Golf Club has been added to their 2009 rota. And whilst local golfer Chris Hanson, who has competed on the professional circuit for the past three years, is still not 100% certain about his schedule this term rates the links style venue as 'awesome'.
Located in Sandwich, Kent it hosted the Open Championship in 1932 and continues to be a regular venue for the Open Championship final qualifying, last holding it in 2003 and preparing to host again in 2011 when neighbouring Royal St George holds the Open. As well as putting on other high profile professional, senior and amateur competitions, Prince’s will be welcoming the PGA EuroPro Tour back to the South East after hosting an event in 2002.
Hanson said, "I am not too sure exactly what I am going to play yet this year, I'm hoping to play more Challenge Tour than anything. I have not played Prince's but know the course is awesome!"
“Prince’s Golf Club is pleased to welcome back the PGA EuroPro Tour, where the players can be assured of a warm welcome on a tough golf course,” said Bill Howie, Director of the Prince’s Leisure Group.
The PGA EuroPro Tour event will take place over the Shore and Dunes courses beginning on Tuesday June 9th and finishing on Thursday June 11th. The course will be open for practice rounds on Sunday with the Pro-Am the following day.
“Prince’s Golf Club is one of the most challenging venues in British golf and we’re delighted that we are back there this summer,” said Danny Nickless, operations manager of the PGA EuroPro Tour. “The standard of play is going from strength to strength and the players will be tested to their fullest potential when they tackle Prince’s in June.”
Another new venue, Burhill Golf Club, also welcomes the PGA EuroPro Tour from Thursday July 30th to Saturday August 1st when the players will tackle the spectacular New Course which opened in May 2001. The club celebrated its centenary year in 2007 and the PGA EuroPro Tour will be its first exposure on television.
“Burhill is a fantastic addition to the 2009 schedule,” said Nickless. “Colin Mayes and his team have a venue to be proud of and I’m sure that they will pull out all the stops for what promises to be a great event on a very challenging golf course.”
Mayes, Chief Executive of Burhill Golf & Leisure Ltd, said: “We look forward to welcoming the PGA EuroPro Tour to Burhill Golf Club’s New Course, which will present an excellent challenge to the young professionals and an enjoyable experience for sponsors, corporate teams and their guests playing in the Pro-Am.
2009 PGA EUROPRO TOUR LATEST SCHEDULE:
31 March-2 April – Qualifying School first stage at Forest Pines (Lincolnshire), Mentmore (Bedfordshire), Stoke by Nayland (Essex) and Cumberwell Park (Wiltshire)
6-9 April – Qualifying School final round at Frilford Heath (Oxford)
6-8 May – Collingtree Park, Northamptonshire
11-15 May – TBC
1-6 June – TBC
9-11 June – Prince’s Golf Club, Kent
16-18 June – Bovey Castle, Devon
24 June – Open Championship Qualifying
15-17 July – The Players Club, Bristol
30 July - 1 August – Burhill Golf Club, Surrey
4-6 August – Tudor Park, Maidstone
11-13 August – Wychwood Park, Cheshire
17-21 August – TBC
26-28 August – Five Lakes, Essex
31 August-4 September – TBC
15-18 September – European Tour Qualifying School
22-25 September – European Tour Qualifying School
28 September-2 October – TBC
7-9 October – Fairmont St Andrews, St Andrews
28-30 October – Tour Championship
Located in Sandwich, Kent it hosted the Open Championship in 1932 and continues to be a regular venue for the Open Championship final qualifying, last holding it in 2003 and preparing to host again in 2011 when neighbouring Royal St George holds the Open. As well as putting on other high profile professional, senior and amateur competitions, Prince’s will be welcoming the PGA EuroPro Tour back to the South East after hosting an event in 2002.
Hanson said, "I am not too sure exactly what I am going to play yet this year, I'm hoping to play more Challenge Tour than anything. I have not played Prince's but know the course is awesome!"
“Prince’s Golf Club is pleased to welcome back the PGA EuroPro Tour, where the players can be assured of a warm welcome on a tough golf course,” said Bill Howie, Director of the Prince’s Leisure Group.
The PGA EuroPro Tour event will take place over the Shore and Dunes courses beginning on Tuesday June 9th and finishing on Thursday June 11th. The course will be open for practice rounds on Sunday with the Pro-Am the following day.
“Prince’s Golf Club is one of the most challenging venues in British golf and we’re delighted that we are back there this summer,” said Danny Nickless, operations manager of the PGA EuroPro Tour. “The standard of play is going from strength to strength and the players will be tested to their fullest potential when they tackle Prince’s in June.”
Another new venue, Burhill Golf Club, also welcomes the PGA EuroPro Tour from Thursday July 30th to Saturday August 1st when the players will tackle the spectacular New Course which opened in May 2001. The club celebrated its centenary year in 2007 and the PGA EuroPro Tour will be its first exposure on television.
“Burhill is a fantastic addition to the 2009 schedule,” said Nickless. “Colin Mayes and his team have a venue to be proud of and I’m sure that they will pull out all the stops for what promises to be a great event on a very challenging golf course.”
Mayes, Chief Executive of Burhill Golf & Leisure Ltd, said: “We look forward to welcoming the PGA EuroPro Tour to Burhill Golf Club’s New Course, which will present an excellent challenge to the young professionals and an enjoyable experience for sponsors, corporate teams and their guests playing in the Pro-Am.
2009 PGA EUROPRO TOUR LATEST SCHEDULE:
31 March-2 April – Qualifying School first stage at Forest Pines (Lincolnshire), Mentmore (Bedfordshire), Stoke by Nayland (Essex) and Cumberwell Park (Wiltshire)
6-9 April – Qualifying School final round at Frilford Heath (Oxford)
6-8 May – Collingtree Park, Northamptonshire
11-15 May – TBC
1-6 June – TBC
9-11 June – Prince’s Golf Club, Kent
16-18 June – Bovey Castle, Devon
24 June – Open Championship Qualifying
15-17 July – The Players Club, Bristol
30 July - 1 August – Burhill Golf Club, Surrey
4-6 August – Tudor Park, Maidstone
11-13 August – Wychwood Park, Cheshire
17-21 August – TBC
26-28 August – Five Lakes, Essex
31 August-4 September – TBC
15-18 September – European Tour Qualifying School
22-25 September – European Tour Qualifying School
28 September-2 October – TBC
7-9 October – Fairmont St Andrews, St Andrews
28-30 October – Tour Championship
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Calling All Single Figure Golfers
The Single Figure Golfer Challenge is coming to Yorkshire where top local golfers will have the chance to progress to an all expenses paid round of golf at Celtic Manor in October. Once at the Welsh Ryder Cup venue players then have the chance to qualify for a place in a team captained by Peter McEvoy that will take on a selection of former Ryder and Solheim Cup players over two days, also at Celtic Manor.
There is an SFG Tour event in each county with the Yorkshire regional event taking place at Alwoodley Golf Club on Monday 27th July. The cost of entry is £85 per person which includes a buffet and takes the format of an Individual Stableford. As the name of the tour suggests entry is open to those golfers holding a handicap of 9 or less, open to both male and female golfers, but entry is limited to 100 participants
More information about the tour is available on the official website www.singlefiguregolfer.co.uk or click here for an entry-form for the Alwoodley event.
Want 5 Shots Lower Without Changing Your Swing?
Bradley Park's Deana Rushworth is holding an evening with Golf Mind Coach Dr. Karl Morris next month.
The evening will take place at 7pm on the 26th March at Bradley Park Golf Club. The presentation is titled "5 shots lower without changing your swing" where Morris will be explaining some of the mental techniques and preparation Ryder Cup star Graeme McDowell used last year in his best ever season.
Everyone attending will receive a 16 page fact sheet which they can also make notes on and keep as a reminder of the night. Tickets are priced at £20 per person and anyone wishing to attend should contact Deana on 07739 844527 to reserve a ticket. Tickets need to be collected and payment needs to be received in advance of the night.
Rushworth said, "I've been to three such evenings that Karl has done in the past, they've always been great fun as well as being very inspiring."
The evening will take place at 7pm on the 26th March at Bradley Park Golf Club. The presentation is titled "5 shots lower without changing your swing" where Morris will be explaining some of the mental techniques and preparation Ryder Cup star Graeme McDowell used last year in his best ever season.
Everyone attending will receive a 16 page fact sheet which they can also make notes on and keep as a reminder of the night. Tickets are priced at £20 per person and anyone wishing to attend should contact Deana on 07739 844527 to reserve a ticket. Tickets need to be collected and payment needs to be received in advance of the night.
Rushworth said, "I've been to three such evenings that Karl has done in the past, they've always been great fun as well as being very inspiring."
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
Voting Now Open!
Voting is now open for the Golfer and Team of 2008!
Thanks for all the nominations which have now been whittled down to the shortlist you can see to the right. Don't worry if you can't make up your mind though as we will be posting a short resume of each golfers achievements over the next few days.
Voting closes at the end of February and is limited to one vote per person - multiple votes from the same computer (IP Address) will be automatically deleted.
Thanks for all the nominations which have now been whittled down to the shortlist you can see to the right. Don't worry if you can't make up your mind though as we will be posting a short resume of each golfers achievements over the next few days.
Voting closes at the end of February and is limited to one vote per person - multiple votes from the same computer (IP Address) will be automatically deleted.
It's Tigga Time
On a Saturday morning from 10.00am till 11.30am local professional Chris Hanson is running Tigga Golf sessions at the Huddersfield Golf Indoor Centre.
Tigga Golf is aimed to introduce children aged 7-11 to golf, with fun and educational golf games using the Golf Foundation plastic Tri Golf clubs. Each session will cost just £3.95.
Hanson told the Huddersfield Blog, "Hopefully some of your readers will have children or grandchildren that may be interested in getting into golf. If so then please contact me on 07739004443 for more information."
Tigga Golf is aimed to introduce children aged 7-11 to golf, with fun and educational golf games using the Golf Foundation plastic Tri Golf clubs. Each session will cost just £3.95.
Hanson told the Huddersfield Blog, "Hopefully some of your readers will have children or grandchildren that may be interested in getting into golf. If so then please contact me on 07739004443 for more information."
Outlane January Scores
The Pro's 4 Ball Stableford at Outlane Golf Club last month produced some high scoring.
High handicappers Steve Markham and John Chandler made good use of their 25 handicaps in the unusual format of playing 16 holes in a better ball score and then two nominated holes where both had to score which resulted in a magnificent 53 points in their 2nd division competition.
The 1st division competition was won by the two Peters (Lawton and Hey) whilst Mr President (Trevor Pickles) playing with Steve Cooper came second.
1st Division:
Peter Lawton / Peter Hey = 47 points
Steve Cooper / Mr.President = 46 points
Russel Cole / Paul Phillips = 45 points
2nd Division:
Steve Markham / John Chandler = 53 points
Steve McNair / Paul Thomas = 50 points (Back 9)
Gary Alsop / Matthew Alsop = 50 points
High handicappers Steve Markham and John Chandler made good use of their 25 handicaps in the unusual format of playing 16 holes in a better ball score and then two nominated holes where both had to score which resulted in a magnificent 53 points in their 2nd division competition.
The 1st division competition was won by the two Peters (Lawton and Hey) whilst Mr President (Trevor Pickles) playing with Steve Cooper came second.
1st Division:
Peter Lawton / Peter Hey = 47 points
Steve Cooper / Mr.President = 46 points
Russel Cole / Paul Phillips = 45 points
2nd Division:
Steve Markham / John Chandler = 53 points
Steve McNair / Paul Thomas = 50 points (Back 9)
Gary Alsop / Matthew Alsop = 50 points
Sunday, 8 February 2009
Ryburn Event Off.... Again
The Alliance Executive have taken the decision to cancel the Ryburn Alliance Meeting on Tuesday 10th February 2009 due to the snow. Having inspected the course on Friday, where in places there was two foot of snow, and given the forecast it was be decided to cancel the event.
The Ronnie Parkinson Memorial Trophy will now be contested for at one of the remaining events in the Alliance calendar and every effort will be made to visit Ryburn Golf Club within next seasons programme of events.
An Alliance spokesperson said, "We have tried on three occasions to play this fixture at Ryburn and with the cancellation of this weeks Texas Scramble at Meltham, the programme of existing fixtures is becoming increasingly congested. We would like to offer our sincere thanks to the Green Staff at Ryburn for their excellent preparation of the course on all three occasions but unfortunately we just can't beat the weather."
The Ronnie Parkinson Memorial Trophy will now be contested for at one of the remaining events in the Alliance calendar and every effort will be made to visit Ryburn Golf Club within next seasons programme of events.
An Alliance spokesperson said, "We have tried on three occasions to play this fixture at Ryburn and with the cancellation of this weeks Texas Scramble at Meltham, the programme of existing fixtures is becoming increasingly congested. We would like to offer our sincere thanks to the Green Staff at Ryburn for their excellent preparation of the course on all three occasions but unfortunately we just can't beat the weather."
Monday, 2 February 2009
Alliance 0 Snow 2
Unfortunately the HHDGA Texas Scramble event to be held at Meltham tomorrow has succumbed to the weather. The snow that has fallen has resulted in Meltham being a white out and with more bad weather forecasted there is no chance of the event being played. This comes after the Ronnie Parkinson Memorial at Ryburn had to be called off recently following snow showers.
The alliance executive endeavoured to contact as many people as possible today but with many courses in the area being closed it proved somewhat difficult.
The event has been rearranged for Tuesday 21st April 2009 with the same start times if competitors are available. This was the first available date given that Ryburn has now been rearranged for next Tuesday, the 10th February.
Alliance organiser James Washington told the Huddersfield Blog, "The executive is naturally disappointed with having to rearrange events especially with the excellent support that has been given to the first two events of 2009. It is hoped that we can get the 2009 fixtures underway next Tuesday and get the momentum going for the remainder of the season."
The alliance executive endeavoured to contact as many people as possible today but with many courses in the area being closed it proved somewhat difficult.
The event has been rearranged for Tuesday 21st April 2009 with the same start times if competitors are available. This was the first available date given that Ryburn has now been rearranged for next Tuesday, the 10th February.
Alliance organiser James Washington told the Huddersfield Blog, "The executive is naturally disappointed with having to rearrange events especially with the excellent support that has been given to the first two events of 2009. It is hoped that we can get the 2009 fixtures underway next Tuesday and get the momentum going for the remainder of the season."
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