Alexis & Gillespie clinch it despite card error

The competition at Halifax Bradley Hall Golf Club on Saturday 29th May was the 'Darnton Cup' a men's betterball and following the recent excellent weather for the past week, it seemed almost inevitable that it would break for the weekend.

This proved to be the case and although there was virtually no winds, the event was played from start to finish in persistent rain. The greens however, having been top dressed at the start of the week, were in excellent condition and it would be hard to find any better in the County.

Despite the rain, low scores were returned throughout the day with 23 pairs breaking the par score of 70. The early pace setters, Jonathan Hyland and Mick Oldroyd setting a challenging nett target of 62 and were closely followed by Past Captain, Michael White and Colin Walker with 63.

Going out in the afternoon, and in the worst of the weather, Paul Taylor and Philip Pitchforth then moved into the lead on a back nine countback with another 62. The eventual winners howver, were Dean Alexis and Carl Gillespie with a further 62 but with the better back nine.

This was was a just reward as they had actually achieved a nett 61 but had failed to notice a 4 on their card on the 5th hole when they had actually taken 3 shots.

Leading scores
1. D.Alexis & C.Gillespie 62 (back 9)
2. P.Pitchforth & P.Taylor 62 (back 9)
3. J.Hyland & M.Oldroyd 62
4. M.White & C.Walker 63
5. M.Crystal and D.Kerr 64
6. A.Morrison & Rob Holroyd 64
7. S.J.Wilkinson & P.Binks 65
8. R.Swailes & B.Bain 65
9. D.Maguire & A.Pearson 65
10.R.Atkinson & A.Haigh 65
11.A.Wormald & I.Booth 65

Latest Results from Seniors League

Results of matches played recently in the Lawrence Batley Seniors League.

Section A
Oldham 4 Huddersfield 4
Outlane 0 Woodsome Hall 8
South Bradford 6 Elland 2
South Leeds 6 Ryburn 2
Elland 2 Huddersfield 6
Ryburn 7 Oldham 1

Section B
Bradford Moor 7 Marsden 1
Crow Nest Park 7 West Bradford 1
Silkstone 8 Bradley Park 0
Werneth 5 Branshaw 3

Section C
Blackley 8 Bradley Hall 0
Crosland Heath 6 Hebden Bridge 2
Hanging Heaton 6 Meltham 2
Saddleworth 8 Wortley 0

Section D
Calverley 4 Halifax 4
Lightcliffe 6 Todmorden 2
Queensbury 4 Dewsbury 4
West End 2 Low Laithes 6
Calverley 7 Todmorden 1

Battle of Britain Trophy

The Vice Captain of Woodsome Hall Golf Club, Mr James Haigh, and Albert Guest, a Past Captain of Woodsome Hall and Past HHDUGC Union President, took part in the Battle of Britain Trophy at Sandburn Hall Golf Club.

Albert said, "We did not do too well but it was an enjoyable day (except the hail stone showers!) and all was for a very good cause."

He added, "At least we had our hands on the trophy as you can see from the photo!

Results below:

ATTENTION ALL JUNIOR GOLFERS

The Junior Claret Cup is being played at Outlane on Wednesday June 2nd and is open to any junior golfers (boys and girls).

There are individual prizes as well as a team prize (the best two scores to count for the team prize which is the Claret Cup).

You can have as many players from your club for the team prize and it is an ideal opportunity for players who have just started the game and those who don't normally get a chance to play in their own team matches.

The cost is £5 per entry and includes refreshments on arrival and a meal on completion of their round. To book a tee time contact Janet Cox 01422 883898.

TERRIFIC WIN FOR OUTLANE PAIRING

Outlane duo Jarrad Hazelden and Neil Hughes are the Halifax and Huddersfield District Golf Union four ball champions after a blistering 64 nett gave them the title on a scorching hot day at Willow Valley Golf Club.

A magnificent partnership of consistent golf, in the event sponsored by Kelcol Bedding, was the key as the latter made the scores on the front nine and then the former did his bit on the back nine without dropping a shot to clinch a fine win.

A total of 132 golfers from 23 clubs competed in the day when the officials were there for a 12 hour day which was a great credit to them considering the high temperatures throughout.

Leading Scores:
J.Hazelden / N.Hughes (Outlane ) = 64 nett
J.Shaw / S.Hellawell (Willow Valley) = 66 nett
R.Broadley / A.Shaw 9Huddersfield) = 67 nett


Full Results:
1 J Hazelden ( 5 )
N Hughes (15 ) Outlane 64

2 J Shaw ( 6 )
S Helliwell (14 ) Willow Valley 66

3 R Broadley ( 0 )
A C Shaw ( 0 ) Huddersfield 67

4 M Arjomand (13 )
I Shaw ( 5 ) Huddersfield 68

5 N Hartley (13 )
J Griffiths (16 ) Willow Valley 69

6 S Bell (16 )
I Price (13 ) Dewsbury District 70

7 E Shaw ( 4 )
R O'Brien (15 ) Marsden 70

8 S Bottomley (13 )
A Bottomley (20 ) Castlefields 71

9 J Stott (15 )
B Hardcastle ( 6 ) West End (Halifax) 72

10 M Anderson-Wild ( 5 )
B Simpson ( 3 ) Saddleworth 72

11 G Charnock (11 )
R Charnock ( 5 ) Lightcliffe 73

12 D Henshaw (20 )
A Wallis (12 ) Longley Park 73

13 S Donovan (11 )
G Jones ( 6 ) Queensbury 73

14 B Heslop (10 )
A Woodhead ( 5 ) Halifax 73

15 F Greaves ( 2 )
D Staford ( 2 ) West End (Halifax) 73

16 D Pullen ( 7 )
N Marner ( 4 ) Saddleworth 73

17 L Dearden (17 )
S Hill (20 ) Todmorden 74

18 G C Woodhead (10 )
R M Fuller ( 9 ) Huddersfield 74

19 C Lander ( 3 )
T Cowie ( 5 ) Halifax 74

20 A Appleyard ( 4 )
C McFadzean ( 3 ) Halifax Bradley Hall 74

21 M Powell ( 6 )
P Richardson ( 2 ) Hebden Bridge 74

22 K Carr (17 )
J Fitzpatrick (18 ) Crow Nest Park 74

23 S Khan ( 5 )
R Asher (13 ) Willow Valley 75

24 A Walker ( 3 )
M Colcombe ( 2 ) Longley Park 75

25 R Wilby ( 5 )
T Hodgson ( 5 ) Elland 76

26 A Gledhill (12 )
R Alexander (17 ) Halifax 76

27 M Astin ( 4 )
N Russell (12 ) Hebden Bridge 76

28 S Kenyon (14 )
D Chapman ( 9 ) Saddleworth 76

29 N Day ( 6 )
M Broadbent ( 9 ) Crow Nest Park 77

30 A Kershaw ( 6 )
B Swallow (14 ) Ryburn 78

31 W Jessop (17 )
S Moore (18 ) Meltham 79

32 R Badrock (14 )
R Harris ( 5 ) Castlefields 79

33 J Pearcey ( 5 )
L Pickup (15 ) Bradley Park 79

34 C Walton ( 5 )
N King ( 7 ) Elland 80

35 M Schiertaert (14 )
N Bawn (20 ) Crosland Heath 80

36 G Rawlinson (12 )
R Garside (10 ) Marsden 80

37 B Barker (20 )
M Jacks (10 ) Queensbury 80

38 S Sandie ( 5 )
M Appleyard ( 5 ) Halifax Bradley Hall 80

39 N Baldwin (11 )
R T Owen (14 ) Crosland Heath 80

40 J Button (14 )
J Morton (16 ) Hanging Heaton 80

41 M Murray ( 5 )
M Saxon (20 ) Todmorden 81

42 M Greenwood (12 )
M Peacock (13 ) Elland 81

43 S Horner ( 9 )
D Dransfield ( 7 ) Hanging Heaton 81

44 N Stevens (11 )
I Hallett ( 4 ) Halifax Bradley Hall 81

45 W Kaye (20 )
F Robinson (12 ) Longley Park 81

46 J Thewlis (13 )
K Chambers (20 ) Meltham 82

47 D Whitwam ( 5 )
T Johnson (20 ) Marsden 82

48 T Denton (13 )
G Sooley (14 ) Queensbury 83

49 D Murdoch (14 )
D Berry (10 ) Outlane 83

50 J Allingham ( 9 )
R Wormald (20 ) Lightcliffe 84

51 D Anderson (17 )
G Harrison (20 ) West End (Halifax) 84

52 D Thorpe (13 )
S Blogg ( 5 ) Meltham 86

53 A Bretherick (12 )
P Gallagher (16 ) Lightcliffe 86

54 N Link (14 )
D Crossley (16 ) Dewsbury District 86

55 A Kilkenny (14 )
S Brearley (16 ) Dewsbury District 87

56 J Fuller (13 )
T Booth (17 ) Crosland Heath 88

57 L Earnsahw (15 )
D Shackleton (15 ) Todmorden 89

58 D Harrison (17 )
S Brook ( 8 ) Bradley Park 90

59 K Hutchinson (15 )
A Taylor (13 ) Bradley Park 90

60 P Goldspink (15 )
B Goldspink (20 ) Castlefields 93

61 J McMormack (18 )
P Hyde (20 ) Ryburn 95

62 R Attiwell (12 )
A Smith (19 ) Ryburn N/R

63 S Morgan (16 )
R Armitage (20 ) Outlane N/R

64 J Connolly (10 )
L Powell (12 ) Hebden Bridge D/Q

65 B Adamson ( 2 )
N Scott ( 4 ) Crow Nest Park D/Q

66 T Hill (18 )
S Adkin (13 ) Hanging Heaton D/Q

Rochelle to Captain Yorkshire Girls

Crosland Heath's Rochelle Morris has been chosen to be captain of the Yorkshire Girls Under 18`s team.

She will lead the side to play Lincolnshire Girls under 18`s on the 2nd of June at Selby Golf Club.

Andrew Garnett Lands AG Beck Trophy

On Saturday 22 May, 160 members competed for the A.G.Beck Trophy at Bradley Hall. The competition is strokeplay for male golfers and the competition handicap limit is 18.

Following the recent spell of warm weather, the course, throughout, was in pristine condition and the greens now showing some growth were running fast and true, all which helped to produce some excellent scores. In total, 18 players bettered the C.S.S. of 70.

Setting an early challenge with a nett 67 was Adam Pearson, who re-joined the club last season after a spell of some 5 years away from golf when football was his main sport and since returning, has steadily reduced his handicap to 9.6.

The score looked sufficient to take the trophy until one of the later starters, Andrew Garnett, returned a magnificent nett 63. During the winter, Andy had a hip replacement and not surprisingly, his early season form had been somewhat patchy, however, on Saturday afternoon, everything went exactly to plan on the day and the title was secured.

Andy Whitworth (+1) shot the lowest gross of 70.

Leading scores
A.Garnett 76 - 13 = 63
A.Pearson 77 - 10 = 67
T.A.Wood 85 - 18 = 67
D.Ellis 75 - 7 = 68
J.Greenwood 80 - 12 = 68
H.Brook 86 - 18 = 68
R.Atkinson 85 - 17 = 68
C.Littlewood 81 - 12 = 69
J.Chadwick 87 - 18 = 69
J.M.Woodhouse 77 - 8 = 69
P.Skelton 78 - 9 = 69
S.Hopkinson 76 - 7 = 69
C.McFadzean 72 - 3 = 69
A.Pilgrim 80 =- 11 = 69
M.Reddy 83 - 14 = 69
M.J.Hallett 87 - 18 = 69
G.Todd 77 - 8 = 69
D.Alexis 76 - 7 = 69

Ronnie Parkinson Trophy at Crow Nest Park on 13th May 2010

The final event of the Halifax Huddersfield District Gold Alliance was won by Tom Wild (scr) and Jack Pearcey (5) of Bradley Park with 43 points on a back 6 countback in very closely contested event with three pairs finishing on 43 and four on 42.

In second place, first am/am, on a back 9 countback were Chris Burns (19) and Steve May (6) of Crow Nest and in third were another Crow Nest pair Mark Campbell (6) and Nathan Scott (4). Crow Nest had 5 out of the top 10 pairs in a disappointing field of only 26 entries.

The course was in excellent condition and fine weather prevailed for all the day resulting in the very good scoring - see full results.

The professional Order of Merit was won convincingly by Rob Booth with 80 points from Chris Hanson on 55.

Best club over the season was Bradley Hall on 488 points followed by Outlane on 473 and Bradley Park on 456.

STEVEN PIPS STEPHEN WITH BETTER BACK NINE

Outlane junior players are having a nice little run in the competitions at the moment but it wasn't to be for young Stephen Kinder as he just lost out on the better back nine score of Steve Beeby, who had a back nine 30 nett to win him the Marchant Cup.

The Outlane club are one of the few clubs who let juniors play in major competitions and it seems to be well supported in this category. The second division has also seen new names on the winners lists which bodes well for the new members.

Division 1:
Steven Beeby = 68 nett
Stephen Kinder = 68 nett
Dave Knapton = 69 nett

Division 2:
Keith Oliver = 67 nett
Paul Kay = 69 nett
Jeremy Wood = 69 nett

Juniors March On

The HHDUGC maintained their 100% winning start to the season with a stunning comeback against East Riding Union at The KP Club.

Trailing 8-4 after the morning foursomes they staged a fantastic fightback to win the contest 19-17.

The latest order of merit table, where both Nick Marsh and Ryan Joyce have collected maximum points, can be seen below.

Nick Marsh, Lightcliffe, = 16
Ryan Joyce, Huddersfield, = 16
Jamie Smith, Halifax, = 13
Luke Edmonds, Meltham, = 10
Adam Cryer, Woodsome Hall, = 9
Brad Hardcastle, West End, = 9
Joshua Bailes, Bradley Hall, = 9
Jamie Bower, Meltham, = 8
Tom Williams, Lightcliffe, = 7
Tom Calvert, Willow Valley, = 5
George Bamford, Hebden Bridge, = 5
Michael Major, Huddersfield, = 5
Tom Goodair, Woodsome Hall, = 4
Luke Pilkington, Crosland Heath, = 4

The picture shows on the left President of the East Riding Union of Golf Clubs Ian D Priestley and HHDUGC President Geoff Raplh.

IDU Results

Results from the opening weekend of the Yorkshire Inter-District Union can be seen below.

The HHDUGC were narrowly defeated at home (Woodsome Hall) to Leeds Union.

Teesside (16) v East Riding (20) at Eaglescliffe
Sheffield (21) v Harrogate (15) at Bawtry
York (18) v Bradford (18) at Malton & Norton
H’fax-H’field (16) v Leeds (20) at Woodsome Hall

David Garside and Martin Hand in the winning card

The Rabbits Open Day at Elland Golf Club on Sunday 9th May 2010 was extended to players with a handicap of 13 – 28.

The format was a Four Ball, Better Ball Medal and the day was well supported by 48 competitors.

Winners were David Garside and Martin Hand from Elland Golf Club, who came in with a nett 59 (par 66).

The players went all out on the front 9 with Garside and Hand jelling well together – Garside had already secured each hole, to give Hand the opportunity of increasing their score, this resulted in 6 gross pars and 1 gross birdie - damage done.

The pair held their nerve and had a steady back 9, to complete with nett 59. Hand said, “It shows what the game of golf is all about, as the day before I shot a nett 78!”

The photo shows winners from Elland, David Garside and Martin Hand.

BRIAN GIBSON (1928 -2010)

Outlane Golf Club is saddened to hear about the death of long standing member and ex-Huddersfield Town footballer Brian Gibson.

Gibson joined as a member at the Slack Lane club in 1962 after the temporary block membership with Huddersfield Town players was stopped when the new manager felt that his players should concentrate on one ball game only!

He was known as a doyen at Outlane and with his wife Alice spent numerous hours at the club with their friends. A notable occurrence was when Ray Wilson, his fellow full back at Town, won the Captains prize and then Brian won it the year after to complete a fine double before the former won his Football World Cup Medal.

Brian was a reasonable golfer and was more than a handful for any opposing winger and he will be sorely missed by all who new him. Outlane member Bob Hazelden said, "Brian was unquestionably the most likeable person you could wish to meet on the golf course and the football field."

Seniors Latest

Results of matches played on the 14th May 2010 in the Lawrence Batley Seniors League can be seen below.

Section A
Elland 4 Woodsome Hall 4
Huddersfield 4 Outlane 4
South Bradford 3 Ryburn 5
South Leeds 5 Oldham 3

Section B
Branshaw 7 Bradley Park 1
Crow Nest Park 7 Bradford Moor 1
Werneth 4 West Bradford 4

Section C
Bradley Hall 4 Saddleworth 4
Crosland Heath 8 Hanging Heaton 0
Hebden Bridge 8 Wortley 0
Meltham 2 Blackley 6

Section D
Dewsbury 4 Calverley 4
West End 8 Halifax 0
Lightcliffe 5 Queensbury 3
Todmorden 5 Low Laithes 3

Charity Golf Days

The Hollybank Trust, based in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, is a registered charity, caring for children, young adults and adults with severe physical disabilities and complex learning needs.

The Trust will be holding some Charity Fun Golf Days which will allow local golfers or businesses to entertain clients or friends and help raise funds for a wonderful local charity!

The two golf days will feature four-ball stableford competitions with staggered tee off times. Golfers will be treated to breakfast on arrival, team photograph on the tee and a number of competitions throughout the day as well as 18 holes at either Howley Hall or Bradley Hall Golf Clubs.

A drinks presentation will take place in the evening to round off the day, and a few celebrity golfers will also be taking part in the competition.

The Trust incorporates a specialist school with onsite residential care for children and young adults. Once children have reached the age of 19 they will move to one of their 6 community homes. Central to the Trust's ambitions is to offer all of their service users quality of life... for life, and are renowned for being the only charity of the type to deliver this.

The golf days will raise funds for Hollybank to care for children, young people and adults with profound disabilities. The Trust is dedicated to each individual it cares for; helping them to live happy and fulfilled lives, overcoming their disabilities, and realizing achievements that were once thought to be impossible.

To book your team for either event please contact Dayne Sawyer on 01924 483906 or by email: d.sawyer@hollybanktrust.com. A team of 4 is £300.

Union Looking for Flying Start

The Yorkshire Inter District Union Golf League starts on Sunday 16th May with a home match for the Halifax-Huddersfield Union against the Leeds & District Union at Woodsome Hall Golf Club.

The Woodsome Hall Golf Course has recently been toughened up resulting in the SSS increasing by 2 strokes, so the course should provide a stern examination for all the players concerned.

Team Captain Chris Mear said, "After last seasons strong finish to the season with wins at home against the Teesside Union, and away against the Sheffield Union, this match at home against the Leeds & District Union gives the us the chance to get off to a flying start in the IDU league."

The team selected is:
Aaron Schnacke Huddersfield
Brad Tupman Huddersfield
Andy Shaw Huddersfield
Andy Wilford Huddersfield
Jim Fairhurst Huddersfield
Iain Powell Hebden Bridge
Sam Bridges Halifax West End
Dave Stafford Halifax West End
Graham McLean Meltham
Jamie Bower Meltham
Tom Goodair Woodsome Hall
Ben Adamson Crow Nest Park

The Foursomes start at 10.00am, and the Singles matches at 2.00pm, any supporters would be very welcome, the team will be resplendent in their new team trousers sponsored by Stromberg Menswear Ltd, and their shirts and slipovers sponsored by Golfsafe Insurance, with the golf balls sponsored by Clough Manor Hotel and Restaurant, and Parnell E Riley is sponsoring this seasons order of merit.

Woodruff Cup Results

The competition for the Woodruff Cup was played at Bradley Hall on Saturday 8th May with a field of 155 golfers. The maximum handicap allowance for the event is 15 and primarily for the 'tiger' golfers.

A moderate wind blowing form the north east together with cold temperatures resulted in only three players beating the par score of 70 and the C.S.S. of 72 was ample evidence that most struggled to build a decent card.

However, at 7am, the very first competitor, Dean Alexis (8), provided a challenging target with his nett return of 68 which stood until late afternoon when Neil Crowther (6), returned the winning score of 65. He also had the lowest gross score of 71, despite dropping three shots on the last three holes.

The third sub par round was a 68 by Clive McFadzean (4) who was the very last player in the field.

Once more, junior captain Andy Hare put together a good round of 70 alongside Andy Whitfield and the evergreen Steve Wilkinson.

A round of note was also provided by Paul Hesselden (11) whose lost ball (subsequently found but outside the five minutes allowed) on the first hole for a score of 8 but still managing to reduce his handicap to 10.

Leading scores:
N.Crowther 71 - 6 = 65
D.Alexis 76 - 8 = 68
C.McFadzean 72 - 4 = 68
A.P.C.Hare 73 - 3 = 70
A.Whitfield 79 - 9 = 70
A.Pearson 81 - 10 = 71
P.Hesselden 82 - 11 = 71
M.Appleyard 76 - 5 = 71
N.Stevens 82 - 11 = 71
A.Pilgrim 82 - 11 = 71

Results from Elland Ladies

April Results Sheet from Elland Ladies can be seen below.

7.4.2010 PAST LADY CAPTAINS Stableford
Winner: Sue Duckworth 34 pts
R Up: Kath Godridge 26 pts

8.4.2010 CORONATION FOURSOMES
Winners: Tracey Ward & Julia Stanger 33 pts
R Up: Sue Proctor & Christine Sunderland 32 pts

12.4.2010 AUDREY DRAKE (Stableford)
Winner: Carmen Leonard 34 pts
R Up: Tracey Ward 31 pts

13.4.2010 Elland ‘B’ v Cookridge Hall (h) 5 - 2

15.4.2010 G F CASSON BOWL
Winner: Bev Taylor 87 – 17 = 70
R Up: Karen Ford 99 – 28 = 71

19.4.2010 Abbeydale v A Elland ‘B’ (a) 1½ - 5½

20.4.2010 Elland ‘A’ v Mid-Yorkshire (h) 3 - 4

22.4.2010 YLCGA FOURSOMES
(1st Round) 6 Pairs to go through
Sue Duckworth & Tracey Ward 72.5
Carmen Leonard & Janet Evans 74
Karen Ford & Julia Stanger 75
Kath Godridge & Molly Fielding 75.5
Edith Uttley & Jenny Priestley 76.5
Bev Tayor & Mary Mellor 76.5

27.4.2010 Meltham v Elland ‘A’ (a) 6 - 1

28.4.2010 Cleckheaton v Elland ‘B’ (a) 3 - 4

TERRIFIC 64 ROUND SWINGS IT FOR 75-YEAR-OLD JIM

Jim Sykes only took up golf 5 years ago and now fast approaching 76 years of age he has won his first major competition at Outlane Golf Club.

His first round of 67 nett put him into the Mid-Summer Final with 29 other finalists and going out in the penultimate group (best first round scores go out last) his brilliant round of 64 nett pipped Neil Hughes (in the last group) although his final 67 nett would have normally been good enough to win any competition.

Whilst the conditions were ideal and the course was in immaculate condition only 7 finalists managed a sub 70 scores due to the course being lengthened for the final. All the finalists said they have never seen the course in better condition at this time of the year.

Mid - Summer Championship
Jim Sykes - 131 - (67 +64)
Neil Hughes - 133 - (66 +67)
Mark Uttley - 136 - (69 + 67)
Paul Reynolds 136 (68 + 68)

Photo shows Jim and Neil with organiser Dave Berr.

JUNIORS BLOSSOM IN MAY BANK HOLIDAY MEDAL

Juniors Mark Saville and Michael Thomas tied with 43 points each in the Monday Bank Holiday medal at Outlane.

However, Mark just got the better of Michael with a better back six score to take the honours in the second division section to reduce their handicaps significantly.

Division 1:
Mark Clare = 42 points
Neville Lunn = 40 points
Patrick O'Flynn = 39 points

Division 2:
Mark Saville = 43 points * (better back six)
Michael Thomas = 43 points
Dean Clark = 40 points

The Union 4 ball qualifier was also played on Saturday with Dave Murdoch and Steve Bradley winning from Jarrad Hazelden and Dan Schofield with Steve Morgan and son-in-law Robert Armitage in third place.

Union 4 Ball Qualifier
Dave Murdoch / Steve Bradley = 59 nett
Jarrad Hazelden / Dan Schofield = 61 nett
Steve Morgan / Robert Armitage = 61 nett

Junior Order of Merit

The HHDUGC Junior Order of Merit after one game can be seen below.

Four players took maximum points in a 22-14 win against Leeds.

Adam Cryer, Woodsome Hall = 8 points
Jamie Bower, Meltham = 8
Nick Marsh, Lightcliffe = 8
Ryan Joyce, Huddersfield = 8
Brad Hardcastle, West End = 5
Jamie Smith, Halifax = 5
Luke Edmonds, Meltham = 5
Tom Calvert, Willow Valley = 4
Tom Goodair, Woodsome Hall = 4
Joshua Bailes, Bradley Hall = 4
Tom Williams, Lightcliffe = 2
Luke Pilkington, Crosland Heath = 1

PAGE TROPHY 2010

Chris Hanson won the Page Trophy at West End building on a solid first round 70 with a fine 64 in the second round which included 7 birdies. 4 shots behind in second place, and best amateur, was West End’s Craig Regan playing off 13 with 70 and 68.

The course was in superb condition with fast smooth greens which were very firm, only the best shots holding the putting surface. The morning round finished in light drizzle which became heavier for the second round, late finishers having to contend with rain.

Z. Sydor (Ind Fixby) had the best net first round score of 63 off a handicap of 13, 4 shots clear of the next best. Best net in the second round was M. Sheldrake with 67 off 11.

Tied for second place in the professional section were John Ambler (Longley Park) with 70 and 69 and Tom Wilde (Bradley Park) with 67 and 72 which was also third overall.

Second amateur was S. Bridges, scr, (West End) with 140 and a better second round from D. Senior, 11, (Hebden Bridge) also with 140 who was third. Fourth, again by a better second round, was A. Dyson, 5, (Crosland Heath) with 141.

Best amateur gross prize was awarded to G. McLean, scr, (Meltham) with 145.

The Emmitt Smith Club Team Trophy was won by West End Golf Club, D. Stafford, A. Baxter and C. Regan with a total of 437.

The last event of the season is the Ronnie Parkinson Memorial at Crow Nest Park on Thursday, 13th May.

Results
Mr. C. Hanson * , Scr , Ind Woodsome Hall , 70 + 64 = 134 - Page Trophy Winner
Mr. C. Regan , 13 , West End , 70 + 68 = 138 - 1st Amateur
Mr. J. Ambler * , Scr , Longley Park , 70 + 69 = 139 - 2nd Professional
Mr. T. Wild * , Scr , Bradley Park , 67 + 72 = 139 - 2nd Professional
Mr.S.Bridges , Scr , West End , 70 + 70 = 140 - 2nd Amateur
Mr. D. Senior , 11 , Hebden Bridge , 67 + 73 = 140 - 3rd Amateur
Mr. A. Dyson , 5 , Crosland Heath , 69 + 72 = 141 - 4th Amateur
Mr. Z Sydor , 13 , Ind Fixby , 63 + 78 = 141 - Best Net First Round
Mr. M. Sheldrake , 11 , West End , 76 + 67 = 143 - Best Net Second Round
Mr. S. Hughes , 8 , Todmorden , 71 + 72 = 143
Mr. D. Parrish , 8 , Halifax , 72 + 72 = 144
Mr. J. Coverley * , Scr , Bradley Park , 77 + 68 = 145
Mr. G. Ward , 8 , Bradley Park , 72 + 73 = 145
Mr. P. Delaney , 6 , Dewsbury , 75 + 70 = 145
Mr. G. McLean , Scr , Meltham , 73 + 72 = 145 - Amateur Best Gross
Mr. Saxton , 8 , Meltham , 72 + 74 = 146
Mr. T. Pollard , 5 , Halifax , 75 + 71 = 146
Mr. J. Doharty , 6 , Longley Park , 70 + 76 = 146
Mr. S. Garside , 18 , Willow Valley , 76 + 70 = 146
Mr. A. Schnacke , 2 , Ind Fixby , 72 + 74 = 146
Mr. A. Walker , 4 , Longley Park , 74 + 73 = 147
Mr.N. Hirst , 8 , Outlane , 74 + 73 = 147
Mr. A. Baxter , 3 , West End , 74 + 73 = 147
Mr. R. Asher , 13 , Willow Valley , 75 + 73 = 148
Mr. M. Waddington , 12 , Bradley Park , 74 + 74 = 148
Mr. C. Derbyshire , 3 , Dewsbury , 78 + 70 = 148
Mr. M. Mitchell , 20 , Ind Fixby , 75 + 73 = 148
Mr. J. Cain , 3 , Dewsbury , 70 + 73 = 148
Mr. R. T. Owen , 15 , Crosland Heath , 75 + 74 = 149
Mr. M. O’Hara , 9 , Bradley Park , 78 + 71 = 149
Mr. T. Williams , 13 , Bradley Park , 80 + 70 = 150
Mr. P. O’Flynn , 15 , Outlane , 75 + 76 = 151
Mr. D. Stafford , 2 , West End , 76 + 76 = 152
Mr. M. Actkinson , 9 , Outlane , 74 + 78 = 152
Mr. D. Arber * , Scr , West End , 76 + 76 = 152
Mr. D. Knapton , 10 , Outlane , 74 + 78 = 152
Mr. B. Martin , 17 , Bradley Park , 77 + 76 = 153
Mr. N. P. Hirst * , Scr , Dewsbury , 77 + 76 = 153
Mr. T. Baier , 12 , Meltham , 78 + 75 = 153
Mr. E. Battye , 2 , Dewsbury , 78 + 75 = 153
Mr. J. Binns , 4 , Dewsbury , 74 + 81 = 155
Mr. J. Heyes , 5 , Ind Fixby , 78 + 77 = 155
Mr. M. Riley , 7 , Bradley Park , 82 + 73 = 155
Mr. K. Waddington , 18 , Bradley Park , 77 + 78 = 155
Mr. N. Wilson , 6 , Ind Fixby , 71 + 75 = 156
Mr. I. Senior , 6 , Longley Park , 78 + 78 = 156
Mr. J. Smith , 17 , Bradley Park , 75 + 81 = 156
Mr. M. Blackwood , 13 , Hebden Bridge , 80 + 78 = 158
Mr. J. Main , 14 , Dewsbury , 79 + 79 = 158
Mr. A. Brown , 20 , Bradley Park , 78 + 81 = 159
Mr. S. Pickup , 15 , Castlefields , 75 + 84 = 159
Mr. I. Furness , 9 , Dewsbury , 82 + 79 = 160
Mr. A. Cryer , 8 , Hebden Bridge , 79 + 82 = 161
Mr. J. Pearcey , 5 , Bradley Park , 78 + 74 = 161
Mr. S. Whiteley , 12 , Meltham , 78 + 83 = 161
Mr. M. Ashton , 14 , West End , 81 + 83 = 164
Mr. J. Hemmings , 13 , Meltham , 80 + 85 = 165
Mr. R. Pearson , 15 , Bradley Park , 74 + 92 = 166
Mr. R. Dembizky , 17 , Dewsbury , 80 + 87 = 167
Mr. G. Holmes , 16 , Hebden Bridge , 77 + 90 = 167
Mr. C. Holmes , 6 , Meltham , 84 + N/R = N/R
Mr. J. Hammond , 10 , Dewsbury , 83 + N/R = N/R
Mr. A. Crum , 2 , Dewsbury , 79 + N/R = N/R
Mr. A. Lister , 7 , Outlane , 80 + N/R = N/R
Mr. A. Smallpage , 4 , Dewsbury , 86 + N/R = N/R
Mr. P. Wharton , 13 , Meltham , 78 + N/R = N/R
Mr. A. Williams , 8 , Dewsbury , 72 + N/R = N/R

* = Professional

Widdop Wins Again

Last Saturday saw the playing of Crow Nest Park's first Board Competition of the year, The Harrison Trophy.

The competition was started some 6 years ago and was designed to reflect on the Clubs Founders origins ie; the Harrison family with the trophy being a "Cow" on a plinth, to show the farming background.

Mr Richard Harrison was present at the evening presentation and handed over the trophy to the winning team Captain, Phil Widdop (pictured) who won the trophy for the second time.

The other members of the winning 4 man team were Craig Helliwell, Gareth Campbell & Jeremy Harrison (a very apt name) who won on a countback against two other teams on 18 under par.

The days events were supported by a day long barbecue and an evening Disco which were both provided by the in house catering team, Go Dutch. Approx 90 people attended the evening presentation and disco.

Seniors Latest

Results of matches played 7th May 2010 in the Lawrence Batley Seniors League can be seen below.

Section A
Huddersfield 7 South Leeds 1
Oldham 6 Elland 2
Outlane 7 South Bradford 1
Woodsome Hall 6 Ryburn 2

Section B
Bradley Park 6 Bradford Moor 2
Branshaw 6 West Bradford 2
Werneth 4 Marsden 4

Section C
Blackley 7 Hebden Bridge 1
Bradley Hall 4 Meltham 4
Saddleworth 8 Crosland Heath 0
Wortley 7 Hanging Heaton 1

Section D
Halifax 7 Dewsbury 1
Low Laithes 8 Queensbury 0
West End 3 Lightcliffe 5

The current tables can also be seen below.

SECTION ‘A’
HUDDERSFIELD 4, 25
SOUTH LEEDS 4, 21
WOODSOME HALL 4, 19
OLDHAM 4, 18
OUTLANE 4, 15
SOUTH BRADFORD 4, 11
ELLAND 4, 10
RYBURN 4, 9

SECTION ‘B’
BRANSHAW 4, 27
BRADLEY PARK 4, 19
SILKSTONE 3, 18
WERNETH 4, 16
WEST BRADFORD 4, 13
MARSDEN 4, 10
CROW NEST PARK 3, 9
BRADFORD MOOR 4, 8

SECTION ‘C’
SADDLEWORTH 4, 28
BLACKLEY 4, 21
HEBDEN BRIDGE 4, 18
WORTLEY 4, 16
BRADLEY HALL 4, 16
MELTHAM 4, 10
HANGING HEATON 4, 10
CROSLAND HEATH 4, 9

SECTION ‘D’
HALIFAX 4, 22
LOW LAITHES 4, 22
LIGHTCLIFFE 4, 16
DEWSBURY 4, 16
TODMORDEN 3, 13
QUEENSBURY 4, 13
WEST END 4, 10
CALVERLEY 3, 8

9 Hole Championship Scores

Results from the 9 hole club championship played at Longley Park Golf Club on Sunday May 2nd 2010 can be seen below.

The photo shows the winning team (Marsden GC) from the left; Ethan Shaw, Josh MacAspurn, Corey Avison and HHDUGC President Mr Geoff Ralph.

1. Marsden 209
Josh MacAspurn 66
Corey Avison 67
Ethan Shaw 76

2. Crow Nest Park 212
Ben Adamson 70
David May 70
Nathan Scott 72

3. Elland 215
Paul Newcombe 70
Chris Walton 71
Nigel King 74

4. Todmorden 217
John Whitham 71
Steve Hughes 72
Mark Harper 74

5. Hanging Heaton 219
Steve Leather 71
Kim Walker 72
Steve Clay 76

6. Castlefields 222
Neil Jackson 70
Darren Jennings 75
Ian Jackson 77

7. Ryburn 230
Andy Kershaw 73
Robert Emmett 78
James Burton 79

8. Queensbury 236
Sam Town 75
Gary Heslop 76
Bill Harris 85

9. Longley Park NR
John Doherty 68
A S Walker 69
Matthew Colcombe N/R 17.1(c)


MacAspurn also won the best individual score with his fine nett 66.

1. Josh MacAspurn 15 Marsden = 66
2. Corey Avison 14 Marsden = 67
3. John Doherty 5 Longley Park = 68
4. A S Walker 4 Longley Park = 69
5. Neil Jackson 12 Castlefields = 70
6. Ben Adamson 2 Crow Nest Park = 70
7. Paul Newcombe 16 Elland = 70
8. David May 5 Crow Nest Park = 70
9. John Whitham 9 Todmorden = 71
10. Steve Leather 10 Hanging Heaton = 71
11. Chris Walton 5 Elland = 71
12. Kim Walker 8 Hanging Heaton = 72
13. Nathan Scott 3 Crow Nest Park = 72
14. Steve Hughes 8 Todmorden = 72
15. Andy Kershaw 5 Ryburn = 73
16. Nigel King 6 Elland = 74
17. Mark Harper 11 Todmorden = 74
18. Darren Jennings 11 Castlefields = 75
19. Sam Town 5 Queensbury = 75
20. Ethan Shaw 5 Marsden = 76
21. Gary Heslop 8 Queensbury = 76
22. Steve Clay 7 Hanging Heaton = 76
23. Ian Jackson 18 Castlefields = 77
24. Robert Emmett 8 Ryburn = 78
25. James Burton 6 Ryburn = 79
26. Bill Harris 19 Queensbury = 85
27. Matthew Colcombe 2 Longley Park = N/R 17.1(c)

CHARLOTTE ROMPS TO FIRST WIN

Highly promising Outlane's 13-year-old Charlotte Hirst recorded her first Ladies Section Medal win with a magnificent 72 nett and reduced her handicap by two shots on Thursday's Ladies Day.

Bad weather prevailed throughout her evening round but Charlotte reigned supreme to produce her best ever score to celebrate her success.

"I knew it was all to play for and I just went out to do my best and my first medal win was really special." said Charlotte who looks to have a bright future in front of her.

Play until dusk in May for only £5 at Willow Valley

Willow Valley have reduced their greenfees to only £5 per person on their Fountain Ridge course from 6.00pm every evening until the end of May.

The Fountain Ridge 9 hole course is ideal for a quick round of golf after work taking on average only 1½ hours to play.

After your round why not pop into the 51st hole for a cold drink were they have regular screenings of all the latest sporting events in HD on a big screen.

You can book online by using promotion code:FR9 or call the booking desk on: 01274 878624.

More information about the Fountain Ridge Course can be found on their website at www.wvgc.co.uk

May Day Open Mixed Greensome at Elland Golf Club

On May Day Monday the weather was bitterly cold. The first players going out at around 9am had to contend with hail stones! In true Yorkshire style the 112 competitors braved the elements and did not allow the weather to stand in the way of their golf.

A welcome break was the ‘halfway house’ where hot drinks and home-made cakes were being served by Samantha Farren. As players completed their round, Barry Littlewood updated the ‘Leader Board’, which was displayed on a large screen. In the evening the clubhouse was buzzing, as members and visitors enjoyed drinks at the bar and food from the restaurant.

The winners were visitors from Ryburn Golf Club, Phil and Ruth Jackson who came in with 63.4. In second place Eileen and Michael Kenny, from Elland had a score of 64, third place went to Grandfather and Granddaughter team, Peter Gul and Bethany Farren, also from Elland with 64.2.

The event was organised by Peter and Linda Gul. The photo shows winners Phil and Ruth Jackson (Ryburn).

Last In Steve Wins May Medal

On Saturday 1st May, the monthly men's stableford was held at Bradley Hall and attracted a field of 155 golfers.

In the last group of the day and leading the entire field with his 42 points was Steve Sandie (6) but he was closely followed by Steve Rathmell and Andy Bryan who both returned 40 points. In all in division 1, 12 golfers achieved a score below the standard scratch score of 70.

In Division 2, Past Rabbit Captain, Mike Arden (16) amassed 41 points and is so doing moved into Division 1 where he is likely to remain for some considerable time, such is the consistency he is now showing. Second in that division was Brian Dale with 39 points who won the family battle with his son James (7) who had 37 points in the first division.

Division 1
S.Sandie 42 points
S.Rathmell 40
A.Bryan 40
G.Shuttleworth 38
F.Buck 38
C.Doyle 37
S.J.Wilkinson 37
M.Oldroyd 37
M.Bird 37
S.Hopkinson 37
J.Dale 37
F.Mayland 37

Division 2
M.Arden 41
B.Dale 39
T.Moroney 38
P.Dunn 37
V.Lee 37
A.Beddis 37
S.Ross 37

Lawrence Batley Results

Results of matches played on the 30th April 2010 in the Lawrence Batley Seniors League are shown below.

Section A
Huddersfield 7 Elland 1
Oldham 8 Ryburn 0
South Bradford 3 Woodsome Hall 5
South Leeds 8 Outlane 0

Section B
Marsden 0 Branshaw 8
Werneth 4 Crow Nest Park 4
West Bradford 7 Bradley Park 1

Section C
Crosland Heath 6 Wortley 2
Hanging Heaton 7 Blackley 1
Hebden Bridge 7 Bradley Hall 1
Meltham 2 Saddleworth 6
Meltham 4 Wortley 4 (23rd April)

Section D
Dewsbury 8 West End 0
Lightcliffe 3 Low Laithes 5
Queensbury 6 Calverley 2
Todmorden 4 Halifax 4