On Saturday 3rd July, the Captain of Bradley Hall Golf Club, David Whitaker, held his 'Captains Day' in support of the Overgate Hospice, when 177 golfers took part.
Unlike two of the last three years, when heavy rain put a damper on proceedings, the day was blessed with almost continual sunshine and a moderate westerly breeze. As a result of the recent spell of dry weather, the fairways were hard and beginning to 'dry off' but the greens, due to the automatic watering system, were an immaculate lush green and a pleasure to play.
A most popular winner of the main prize, the 'Captains Cup' was the man most responsible for the Bradley Hall course, head greenkeeper, Alan Court (10). Since joining the club in the late nineties, Alan, along with his small team, has transformed the course into one of the best in the area and developed greens that must rival any in the County. Playing in mid morning, he completed the front nine in a 1 under gross score of 33 and although his back nine was not as impressive, nevertheless it resulted in his winning nett score of 65 and in so doing took his handicap back into single figures.
In second place and picking up the runners up prize, was David Stocks(9) with a nett 67, just edging out Dean Alexis (8) by a single shot.
Martin Cockcroft (3) claimed the best gross prize with his 72.
In Division 2 (19 to 28), past captain and chairman of the Board of Directors, Colin Hartley (21) finished two shots clear of Philip Dunn (19) with his nett 70.
Following the golf, over 100 members and guests enjoyed an excellent meal with dancing to a jazz band.
Leading scores Division 1
A.Court 75 - 10 = 65
D.Stocks 76 - 9 = 67
D.Alexis 76 - 8 = 68
K.Barker 87 - 18 = 69
J.Gittins 78 - 9 = 69
S.Hopkinson 76 - 7 = 69
M.Bailey 77 - 8 = 69
S.Sandie 74 - 5 = 69
J.M.Taylor 81 - 12 = 69
S.Ross 84 - 15 = 69
M.Cockcroft 72 - 3 = 69
Division 2 (19 - 28)
C.Hartley 91 - 21 = 70
P.Dunn 91 - 19 = 72
S.Kent 92 - 20 = 72
Unlike two of the last three years, when heavy rain put a damper on proceedings, the day was blessed with almost continual sunshine and a moderate westerly breeze. As a result of the recent spell of dry weather, the fairways were hard and beginning to 'dry off' but the greens, due to the automatic watering system, were an immaculate lush green and a pleasure to play.
A most popular winner of the main prize, the 'Captains Cup' was the man most responsible for the Bradley Hall course, head greenkeeper, Alan Court (10). Since joining the club in the late nineties, Alan, along with his small team, has transformed the course into one of the best in the area and developed greens that must rival any in the County. Playing in mid morning, he completed the front nine in a 1 under gross score of 33 and although his back nine was not as impressive, nevertheless it resulted in his winning nett score of 65 and in so doing took his handicap back into single figures.
In second place and picking up the runners up prize, was David Stocks(9) with a nett 67, just edging out Dean Alexis (8) by a single shot.
Martin Cockcroft (3) claimed the best gross prize with his 72.
In Division 2 (19 to 28), past captain and chairman of the Board of Directors, Colin Hartley (21) finished two shots clear of Philip Dunn (19) with his nett 70.
Following the golf, over 100 members and guests enjoyed an excellent meal with dancing to a jazz band.
Leading scores Division 1
A.Court 75 - 10 = 65
D.Stocks 76 - 9 = 67
D.Alexis 76 - 8 = 68
K.Barker 87 - 18 = 69
J.Gittins 78 - 9 = 69
S.Hopkinson 76 - 7 = 69
M.Bailey 77 - 8 = 69
S.Sandie 74 - 5 = 69
J.M.Taylor 81 - 12 = 69
S.Ross 84 - 15 = 69
M.Cockcroft 72 - 3 = 69
Division 2 (19 - 28)
C.Hartley 91 - 21 = 70
P.Dunn 91 - 19 = 72
S.Kent 92 - 20 = 72
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