Union March to Victory

The HHDUGC team claimed their first victory of the season in comprehensive style with an impressive 24-12 win against Harrogate.

The win lifts them to sixth position in the Yorkshire IDU League:

Team, Pld, Won, Lost, Hlv, Pts, For, Ags, Avg,
EAST RIDING: 3, 3, 0, 0, 6, 68, 40, +28
BRADFORD: 3, 2, 0, 1, 5, 63, 45, +18
SHEFFIELD: 3, 2, 1, 0, 4, 56, 52, +4
YORK: 3, 1, 1, 1, 3, 59, 49, +10
TEESSIDE: 3, 1, 2, 0, 2, 49, 59, -10
H’FAX-H’FIELD: 3, 1, 2, 0, 2, 48, 60, -12
LEEDS: 3, 1, 2, 0, 2, 46, 62, -16
HARROGATE: 3, 0, 3, 0, 0, 43, 65, -22

The order of merit standings can be seen below:

NAME, CLUB, Pld, Pts
Brad Tupman, Huddersfield, 3, 17
Tom Goodair, Woodsome Hall, 3, 15
Dave Stafford, Halifax West End, 3, 14
Iain Powell, Hebden Bridge, 3, 12
Ben Adamson, Crow Nest Park, 3, 12
Jamie Bower, Meltham, 3, 11
Ben Crowther, Dewsbury D, 2, 10
Jim Fairhurst, Huddersfield, 2, 9
Andy Shaw, Huddersfield, 2, 9
Toby Garrett, Crosland Heath, 1, 8
Graham McLean, Meltham, 2, 7
Aaron Schnacke, Huddersfield, 3, 7
Andy Wilford, Huddersfield, 3, 6
Sam Bridges, Halifax West End, 1, 4
Jared Ellison, Huddersfield, 1, 4
Mathew Colcombe, Longley Park, 1, 1

Hallett Hammers Home Victory in Hamer Rosebowl

The 'John Hamer Rosebowl' was contested at Bradley Hall on Saturday 26th June with a field of 150 male golfers.

Despite a strong easterly breeze blowing up the course, many fine scores were achieved. Leading the field was a new member, Matthew Hallett, the son of Ian Hallett, a member of the Scratch Team. Matthew joined the club at the beginning of the season when he was given a handicap of 24 and which he had reduced to 20 prior to teeing off in this latest competition which carried a maximum handicap of 18.

Playing 12 shots under his official handicap gave him the winning nett score of 60 which was 5 strokes clear of the field and a new handicap of 14.

Continuing his recent run of form and taking second place, was Martin Bird (11) with a nett score of 65, together with Terry Jackson (7) in third place. Even though 24 players bettered the C.S.S. score of 70, many struggled when playing into the easterly wind, particularly during the morning.

Andy Whitworth once more recorded the lowest gross of 70 but he was closely followed by Terry Jackson, Richard Leeming and Michael White, all recording 72's

Leading scores:
M.Hallett 78 - 18 = 60
M.Bird 76 - 11 = 65
T.Jackson 72 - 7 = 65
D.W.Kerr 80 - 14 = 66
R.Simpson 83 - 17 = 66
R.Leeming 72 - 6 = 66
A.Pilgrim 78 - 11 = 67
P.Olson 79 - 12 = 67
R.Roebuck 82 - 15 = 67
G.Parker 78 - 11 = 67

Eileen Kenny takes Elland Lady Captain’s Prize

The Lady Captain’s Day competition at Elland Golf Club was held over two days, Tuesday 22nd June and Thursday 24th June. The lady Captain, Carole Wood, met all the 44 players on the first tee and presented each of them with a gift and well wishes for a good round.

The weather over the two days was bright and sunny, a welcome change for those who have competed in earlier years in inclement weather. Richard Harris, head green-keeper, ensured that the course was in tip top condition for the two day event.

Winners were presented with their prizes by Lady Captain and Competitions Secretary, Annie Green who said that all winners had reduced their handicap;

Lady Captain’s Prize: Eileen Kenny 63/68
Runner Up: Mary Mellor 66/68

Best Nett (Day 2): Shirley Firth 68
Best Gross: Annette Bird 85/95

Putting: Jean Booth 27
Nearest Pin: Edith Uttley 177cm
Nearest Line: Gwyneth Cooper 32cm

Winners for the Men’s 9 hole competition were;
Winner : Trever Severn 30½
Runner Up: David Woolerton 31½

Elaine Woolerton organises the thriving Canaster group for The Ladies Section and prizes were awarded to Terry Jackson and Sally Thompson for the best score of over 4,000.

The photo shows Carole Wood presenting Eileen Kenny with her prize.

Outlane News

WELL WORTH THE TRIP FOR DOWN UNDER MAURICE (with his 9 under)

Maurice Clough who was captain at Outlane in 1983 came back to win the Seniors open with Seniors secretary Keith Mandell and then followed up with a win in the Gents Open with Andy Mellor. Maurice spends the winter in Australia but always comes back every year to his roots and plays at Outlane during our summer golf season.The man from down under finished with a 9 under score to complete a fine double with Andy Mellor in the Better Ball competition after partnering Keith Mandell in the Seniors

SENIORS OPEN- (Stableford)
Maurice Clough / Keith Mandell = 46 points
Terry Webb / William Frankish (West End) = 44 points
Tom Heywood / Richard Kilby (Davyhulme Park) = 42 points
Tony Stead / Stuart Swift = 42 points

GENTS OPEN
Maurice Clough / Andy Mellor = 62 nett
Richard Godino / Brett Ashton = 63 nett
Ken Robinson / Steve Howlett = 64 nett
David Law (Meltham) / Roy Johnson (Meltham) = 64 nett

MIXED OPEN STABLEFORD
Trevor Pickles / Gillian Goodlass = 40 points
Carl Livesey / Julie Livesey = 39 points
Paul Hesselden (Bradley Hall ) / July Russell (Dewsbury) = 39 points
Sean Hazelden (Meltham) / Sandra Eastwood = 38 points

The President of Outlane Golf Club Trevor Pickles and his partner Lady Vice Captain Gillian Goodlass were the winners of the mixed competition after a first out score from husband and wife partnership Carl and Julie Livesey was bettered by the second out partnership. The early scores couldn't be beaten on a course whic was in superb condition for the Open Week.

Union Order of Merit

The HHDUGC Order of Merit table can be seen below after two matches.

NAME, CLUB, Pld, Pts
Brad Tupman, Huddersfield, 2, 12 points
Jim Fairhurst, Huddersfield, 2, 9
Iain Powell, Hebden Bridge, 2, 9
Tom Goodair, Woodsome Hall, 2, 9
Graham McLean, Meltham, 2, 7
Ben Adamson, Crow Nest Park, 2, 7
Dave Stafford, Halifax West End, 2, 6
Andy Wilford Huddersfield, 2, 5
Jamie Bower, Meltham, 2, 5
Andy Shaw, Huddersfield, 1, 4
Sam Bridges, Halifax West End, 1, 4
Aaron Schnacke, Huddersfield, 2, 2
Ben Crowther, Dewsbury D, 1, 2
Mathew Colcombe, Longley Park, 1, 1

Seniors Results from 18th June

Results of matches played on June 18th in the Lawrence Batley Seniors League are shown below.

Section A
Elland 2 Outlane 6
Ryburn 2 Huddersfield 6
Woodsome Hall 6 South Leeds 2

Section B
Bradford Moor 4 Werneth 4
Crow Nest Park 2 Branshaw 6
Silkstone 8 West Bradford 0

Section C
Hanging Heaton 6 Bradley Hall 2
Hebden Bridge 4 Saddleworth 4
Wortley 4 Meltham 4

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

Bird & Williams return to form for Jubilee Trophy win

Despite a cold north wind numerous low scores were returned in the Jubilee Trophy (mens greensome) at Bradley Hall.

The course throughout was in excellent condition and in particular the greens which were running fast and true.

Starting in mid morning, Bryn Lockwood and Raymond Roebuck, returned an excellent nett score of 63.2 which was not bettered until late afternoon when Alan Heywood and David Senior posted a new target with their 62.2.

This appeared to be the winning score until virtually the last pair, past captain, Martin Bird and Bill Williams walked off the 18th green just before 7pm with their combined gross score of 71 nett 60.6 and the title for 2010. Both have had dips in form in recent times but this season have been putting together good rounds and the win was both popular and well deserved.

Leading scores
M.Bird & W.Williams 60.6
D.Senior & A.Heywood 62.2
B.Lockwood & R.Roebuck 63.2
P.Broadley & D.Ellis 65.0
J.Rhodes & K.Gibson 65.2
B.Worsman & P.Lister 65.6
P.Spedding & P.Elsworth 66.2
D.Pryor & A.Doyle 66.2
N.Crowther & M.Calaghan 66.4
T.Anderson & R.Popps 66.6
T.Jackson & D.Cameron 66.6
S.Wilkinson & A.Whitworth 66.8
J.Baldwin & G.Dutton 66.8

Mr Captain’s Day at Elland Golf Club

Elland Golf Club held a dinner and prize presentation for Mr Captain’s Day on Saturday 19th June. Prizes for the Ladies Day held on Tuesday 15 June were;

Winner; Janet Evans - Nett 68
Runner Up; Tracey Ward - Nett 69
Best Gross; Linda Gul - 89
Nearest the pin; Sue Proctor 2’ 3”
Nearest the line; Margaret Kavanagh 50cm

A total of 44 ladies played on the day, each had a warm welcome from Captain, David Nicholson and his wife Janet. The ladies were presented with a little goodie bag and offered a tipple of their choice before teeing off.

The 93 men who took part played over two days, Day 1 Saturday 12 June, Day 2 Saturday 19 June. Prizes were for;

Captain’s Prize; Mel Tooby - 62/67
1st Tiger; Ian Rushton - 63/67
2nd Tiger; Ernie Hayward - 67/65
1st Rabbit; Lennie Greenhead - 63/68
2nd Rabbit; Gerald Walker - 67/68
Best Gross; Chris Walton - 65
Best Nett, Day 1; Jason Kenny - 62
Best Nett, Day 2; Rod Scott - 65
Nearest the pin; John Holland - 11’ 2”

The Captain presented his wife Janet (pictured) with a bouquet of flowers and thanked her for her support.

Seniors Update

Results of matches played June 11th 2010 in the Lawrence Batley Seniors League.

Section A
Oldham 8 Woodsome Hall 0
Outlane 4 Ryburn 4
South Bradford 6 Huddersfield 2

Section B
Bradley Park 7 Crow Nest Park 1
Branshaw 5 Bradford Moor 3
Werneth 4 Silkstone 4
West Bradford 7 Marsden 1

Section C
Bradley Hall 6 Crosland Heath 2
Hanging Heaton 3 Saddleworth 5
Meltham 2 Hebden Bridge 6
Wortley 4 Blackley 4

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

Presidents Day at Crow Nest Park

Crow Nest Park Golf Club President John Turner 'had a splendid day and enjoyed the very good weather' during his day last Saturday.

In the Junior Competition the results were as follows:

28+ handicap competition winner - Seven year old Harry Mowl. (Harry's mum is currently the Ladies captain at CNP and dad Chris is a former PGA Professional golfer and still plays off scratch at CNP but now as an amateur.) Harry is definitely one to watch out for in the future!
3rd place - Kyle Broadbent: 39 points
Runner Up - Luke Higgins: 39 points (on a countback)
Winner - Keiran Loach - 40 points.

Keiran had a fantastic day winning the President's junior trophy and claiming the prizes for the Longest Drive and Nearest the Pin challenges.

In a very closely contested President's ladies cup competition the results were as follows:

3rd place - Janet Longbottom
Runner up & winner of the Nearest the Pin competition - Carole Hampson
Winner - Barbara Horrocks

The longest/straightest drive challenge was won by Ann Ashton.

In the men's President's Cup competition course manager Rob Gee shot the best gross of the day with a three over par 73 but the winner of the trophy, with a net 66 was Jeremy Harrison.

Runner up - Chris Wood
3rd place - David May
Longest Drive - Kris Richmond
Nearest the Pin - Bob Jackson

The men's non-qualifying competition was won by Lewis Howell.

Prior to the presentation of the trophies and prizes over one hundred members and guests watched England's opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2010 against USA.

Club President, Turner thanked everyone who had played in the four competitions and all who had helped to make the day a success. He went on to say that the course was in fabulous condition and the atmosphere throughout the day and evening was excellent. The celebrations continued well into the night courtesy of Vice-Rabbit Captain, Steve Yendley's ever popular disco.

Meltham Trophy Start Times

Start times for the Meltham Trophy on Saturday 19th June are listed below.

0700 & 1200; P Gallagher T Hellawell J Hemmings
0708 & 1208; J Lawson J Dixon M Styring
0716 & 1216; D Campbell G Mclean C. Mear
0724 & 1224; J Fish S Blogg S Mourne
0732 & 1232; J.N. Higgs G Heap J Heap
0740 & 1240; R. Hunt B Knott P J Moore
0748 & 1248; A. Sheard S Hazelden P Delaney (D )
0756 & 1256; C Derbyshire ( D ) L Edmonds R Hadfield
0812 & 1312; M. A. Carr David Jackson ( Head ) C Wyres ( M )
0820 & 1320; N. Leader S. M. Bower B Barrett
0828 & 1328; B Crowther ( D ) S Irvine M Guymer
0836 & 1336; M Greenhalgh J Caine ( D ) J Morrelli
0844 & 1344; C Whiteley P Branston C McHugh
0852 & 1352; B Ellis P Brammall I Saxton
0900 & 1400; K Wadsworth M Lawrie ( CH ) T Garrett ( CH )
0908 & 1408; D Buckley M Oldham J Crosland
0924 & 1424; Mr Captain M A Johnstone R J Clark
0932 & 1432; T. Birkhead A M Hirst R Johnstone
0940 & 1440; D Oldham D Ritson ( LL ) M Ingledow
0948 & 1448; N Birks C Jackson D R Heap
0956 & 1456; S Cooper D Hallas T Bellas
1004 & 1504; M Baker C. Breslin A Westacott
1012 & 1512; A Steel N Charlesworth C Taylor
1028 & 1528; R Byrne L Bolton P H F Wharton
1036 & 1536; P Ellis S Davies A Broadhead
1044 & 1544; S Whiteley I Kaye M. Latham
1052 & 1552; N Howe ( 2 ) J Dyson J Doherty ( LP )
1100 & 1600; J Wozniak J Steele A Baier
1108 & 1608; B Firth ( WH ) R Busby M Cooke

Tupman on Form but East Riding Claim Big Victory

The Halifax, Huddersfield Union team played their second match of the season away against the East Riding Union at Hull Golf Club on Sunday the 13th June, and came up against a very strong East Riding side, the east coast team on this sort of form must be strongly fancied to retain their Inter District Union League title.

The Hull Golf Club was in fantastic condition, with the Greens fast and receptive, good golf was the order of the day in ideal golfing conditions, unfortunately it was the East Riding team that produced the best golf on the day.

The result in the foursomes set up the home team with the momentum to carry on and win the game convincingly, the home side were 9 – 3 up after the foursomes, a good win by Iain Powell & Brad Tupman, and a halved match by Dave Stafford & Ben Crowther, the highlights for the visitors.

The singles went very much the same way with the strong East Riding team always in control, they won the singles 19 – 5, to close out the match 28 – 8.

The Halifax Huddersfield winners in the afternoon singles were Tom Goodair & Brad Tupman, and a very hard fought half by Dave Stafford.

The next match is at home against the Harrogate Union at Huddersfield Golf Club on June 27th.

Yorkshire IDU League Results

Latest results from the Yorkshire IDU League.

16th May
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

13th June
Harrogate (16) v Teesside (20) at Otley
Bradford (22) v Sheffield (14) at Shipley
Leeds (11) v York (25) at Headingley
East Riding (28) v H’fax-H’field (08) at Hull


League Table Standings:

Union, Pld, Won, Lost, Hlv, Pts, For, Ags, Avg
EAST RIDING 2 2 0 0 4 48 24 +24
YORK 2 1 0 1 3 43 29 +14
BRADFORD 2 1 0 1 3 40 32 +8
TEESSIDE 2 1 1 0 2 36 36 0
SHEFFIELD 2 1 1 0 2 35 37 -2
LEEDS 2 1 1 0 2 31 41 -10
HARROGATE 2 0 2 0 0 31 41 -10
H’FAX-H’FIELD 2 0 2 0 0 24 48 -24

Unusual incident at Outlane's 4th hole - WHO IS THIS PERSON ?

Unfortunately they don't know who the person is but a golfer holed out on the par 4 fourth hole at Outlane Golf Club without their ball touching grass!

It happened like this... The mystery golfer teed off and their ball went straight into a fairway bunker. They then they played it out straight into a greenside bunker and then their next shot went straight into the hole which meant that the ball never touched grass from the tee to the hole. The club would like to know who it is for their newsletter.

Meanwhile the above picture shows Steve Beeby, sponsor of Outlane's teams' shirts with Nick Hirst (scratch team captain ), Andy Mclaughlin (handicap team captain ), Bryn Jenkinson (junior team captain ) all looking smart in their new attire.

Andy back to Plus 2 as Flathers lands Lilley Cup

The Lilley Cup (men's stableford competiton) was held at Bradley Hall Golf Club on Saturday 12 June with a field of 155.

For a change, the better scores came from the later starters but a reasonable target of 39 points from Ian Booth, Peter Skelton and Richard Payne, the latter recording 24 points on the outward nine, provided a good target to beat.

Junior team member Josh Bailes and scratch team member, Martin Cockcroft went one better with 40 points but they were unable to contend with the 43 points from almost the last out, Andy Flathers. Andy has recently joined the club from Bradley Park and was playing in only his second competition and obviously had no problems with his new course and in the process, dropping into the 'tigers' section.

Andy Whitworth, one year shy of his 50th birthday, once more recorded the lowest gross of 66 and in the process reclaimed his plus 2 handicap.

Leading Scores
A.Flathers (18) 43 points
J.Bailes (6) 40
M.Cockcroft (3) 40
I.Booth (16) 39
P.Buckley (8) 39
A.Whitworth (+1) 39
P.Skelton (9) 39
W.Williams (11) 39
R.Payne (17) 39
M.Worsick (12) 38
J.Hyland (8) 38
P.Binks (12) 38
P.Gatehouse (12) 38

Willow Valley Set for YPGA Championship

The Yorkshire Professional Golfers Association holds its annual Championship on Tuesday 15th & Wednesday the 16th June at Willow Valley Golf for the 10th consecutive year next week.

This major tournament in the golfing calendar will see 100 to 120 of the regions top professional golfers teeing off for the coveted Yorkshire P. G. A .Trophy and the £2000 first prize. On the 16th June, the top 66 scores and ties from the first day will go out in score order, with a sudden death ‘play off’ on the 18th hole, if at the end of play the scores are tied.

A Pro-am event brings the tournament to a close on the 17th June. Up to 30 teams will take part, each vying for the £500 first prize.

The championship was held at Fulford Golf Club, York for seven years prior to it moving to Willow Valley in 2001 and can also boast hosting such prestigious tournaments as The Martini International and The Benson And Hedges International.
The winner is presented with a trophy specially commissioned by Mr & Mrs Newton, owners of Willow Valley. The trophy is a solid silver salver and has been hand engraved with a view of the 2nd hole on the Willow Valley course. The trophy can be viewed in the clubhouse alongside all the names of the tournament winners since it began over 75 years ago. Recent holders of the trophy include names such as Gordon Brand who now challenges regularly on the European & US seniors tour.

A cheque for £2000 will be handed over to the triumphant winner at a special dinner held in the club house on the evening of the 17th June. The prize fund of £5000 is the biggest in the Yorkshire region and has given the event a home worthy of championship golf, which the club is duly proud of. The club’s Willow Valley course is where the 36 hole stroke play event will take place with the course pushed to its maximum length of 7034yards of the professional Blue Tees an extra 500yards more than the members competition tees.

Commenting, Willow Valley’s own Club Professional, Julian Haworth says: “The course this year is in the best condition I have seen during my 15 year association with Willow Valley Golf, it makes you proud to be a part of it all. This event is a great test for professional golfers, some of who will still have ambitions to make it on the European Tour. The 7000 yard plus course, with 11 lakes and streams along with undulating greens certainly makes Willow Valley a good test for any golf Professional looking to make the big step up to the tournament ranks.”

In the all 8 previous years the championship has been held at Willow Valley the lowest winning score has been 145 , 1 over par. The course record for Professionals was set in 2003, a score of 70 (2 under par) for 18 holes from the Blue tees by Nigel Parkinson (Dore & Totley GC).

Jonathan Gaunt, one of Europe’s leading golfing architects designed the 7030 yard course to challenge the skill of the most experienced golfer and it includes numerous water hazards, with the 6th hole having a rock face and water guarding the green making it difficult to get near the pin to make birdie, whilst the island green on the 14th hole has the golfer deciding whether to lay up or go for the green.

Anyone interested in entering the Pro-Am competition should contact the Yorkshire P. G. A. or Willow Valley Golf Club. The entry fee is £210 per team (3 amateurs and one professional), this includes a meal , professionals can be provided.

Fixby Land Junior Title

Huddersfield Golf Club won the HHDUGC Junior Team Championship at Outlane Golf Club on Sunday 6th June.

The team is pictured with officials from the left President of the HHDU Geoff Ralph, Jake Ramsden, Garry Moolman, Michael Major, Ryan Joyce, Tommy Ward HHDU Junior Team Manager and HHDU Organiser of the Day.

Winners of the Douglas Gordon Team Championship trophy for the best Nett team score was Castlefields whilst Elland's Reece Wilby fired the best gross score (73) and Joshua Morton scored the best nett.

Team Scores.

1. Huddersfield 228
Jake Ramsden 75
Ryan Joyce 76
Michael Major 77
Gary Moolman 81

2. Elland 231
Reece Wilby 73
Ben Fox 79
Anthony Greenwood 79
Tom Brook 94

3. Meltham 233
Jamie Bower 74
Luke Edmonds 76
Doug Hill 83
Lewis Hill 90

4. Halifax Bradley Hall 243
Freddie Fox 78
Tom Smith 80
Josh Bailes 85
Andrew Hare N/R

5. Crosland Heath 244
L Collier 79
L Pilkington 81
J Woodhead 84
O Shaw 91

6. Marsden 248
Ethan Shaw 78
Josh McAspurn 85
Corey Avison 85
Richard Boothroyd 92

7. Willow Valley 252
Tom Brancker 81
Ally Butters 82
Tom Calvert 89
Joe Smith N/R

8. West End (Halifax) 254
Brad Hardcastle 80
Nathan Raynor 83
Chris Bell 91
Jordan Hulme 99

9. Lightcliffe 256
Tom Williams 77
Marcus Peel 86
Charlie Jeffrey 93
Patrick Latham-Sharp 107

10. Saddleworth 259
Liam Parfitt 84
Danny Lyness 87
Sam Lyness 88
Ben Pullen 103

11. Castlefields 260
Will Tolley 84
Nathan Kerrod 87
Alex Bottomley 89
James Swales 94

12. Outlane 260
Bryn Jenkinson 81
Mark Saville 88
Michael Thomas 91
Cameron West 100

13. Bradley Park 261
Alex Manins 86
Adam Richardson 87
Lee Pickup 88
Ben Kaye 94

14. Crow Nest Park 265
Jacob Campbell 85
Issac Nichols 87
Scott Henry 93
Adian Ozanne 94

15. Longley Park 267
Adam Colcombe 88
Scott Gledhill 89
Joe Senior 90
Nathan Wormold 93

16. Woodsome Hall 268
Ryan Blackburn 83
Alister Howarth 83
Dominic Frances 102
Seamus Hooley 103

17. Halifax 268
Connah Judson 84
Liam Dean 92
Jack Waterworth 92
Adam Curry 95

18. Hanging Heaton 270
Joshua Morton 81
Joshua Milnes 92
Joe Button 97
Chris Dawson N/R

19. Dewsbury District 287
Sam Housecroft 88
Fergus Barron 96
Ben Leitch 103
Josh Haley N/R

Individual Scores.
Name, Hcp, Club, Score
1. Reece Wilby 5 Elland 73
2. Jamie Bower 0 Meltham 74
3. Jake Ramsden 6 Huddersfield 75
4. Ryan Joyce 3 Huddersfield 76
5. Luke Edmonds 4 Meltham 76
6. Tom Williams 6 Lightcliffe 77
7. Michael Major 8 Huddersfield 77
8. Freddie Fox 12 Halifax Bradley Hall 78
9. Ethan Shaw 4 Marsden 78
10. Ben Fox 7 Elland 79
11. Anthony Greenwood 10 Elland 79
12. L Collier 7 Crosland Heath 79
13. Tom Smith 9 Halifax Bradley Hall 80
14. Brad Hardcastle 5 West End (Halifax) 80
15. Bryn Jenkinson 9 Outlane 81
16. Gary Moolman 9 Huddersfield 81
17. Tom Brancker 7 Willow Valley 81
18. L Pilkington 5 Crosland Heath 81
19. Joshua Morton 16 Hanging Heaton 81
20. Ally Butters 9 Willow Valley 82
21. Ryan Blackburn 13 Woodsome Hall 83
22. Doug Hill 15 Meltham 83
23. Alister Howarth 13 Woodsome Hall 83
24. Nathan Raynor 6 West End (Halifax) 83
25. J Woodhead 6 Crosland Heath 84
26. Liam Parfitt 15 Saddleworth 84
27. Connah Judson 10 Halifax 84
28. Will Tolley 15 Castlefields 84
29. Josh Bailes 6 Halifax Bradley Hall 85
30. Jacob Campbell 10 Crow Nest Park 85
31. Josh McAspurn 14 Marsden 85
32. Corey Avison 11 Marsden 85
33. Marcus Peel 7 Lightcliffe 86
34. Alex Manins 11 Bradley Park 86
35. Adam Richardson 13 Bradley Park 87
36. Nathan Kerrod 20 Castlefields 87
37. Issac Nichols 16 Crow Nest Park 87
38. Danny Lyness 12 Saddleworth 87
39. Adam Colcombe 7 Longley Park 88
40. Sam Lyness 18 Saddleworth 88
41. Lee Pickup 15 Bradley Park 88
42. Mark Saville 20 Outlane 88
43. Sam Housecroft 20 Dewsbury District 88
44. Alex Bottomley 17 Castlefields 89
45. Tom Calvert 3 Willow Valley 89
46. Scott Gledhill 19 Longley Park 89
47. Joe Senior 10 Longley Park 90
48. Lewis Hill 13 Meltham 90
49. O Shaw 10 Crosland Heath 91
50. Chris Bell 24 West End (Halifax) 91
51. Michael Thomas 16 Outlane 91
52. Richard Boothroyd 16 Marsden 92
53. Liam Dean 13 Halifax 92
54. Jack Waterworth 20 Halifax 92
55. Joshua Milnes 21 Hanging Heaton 92
56. Scott Henry 20 Crow Nest Park 93
57. Nathan Wormold 22 Longley Park 93
58. Charlie Jeffrey 17 Lightcliffe 93
59. Adian Ozanne 12 Crow Nest Park 94
60. Tom Brook 18 Elland 94
61. James Swales 16 Castlefields 94
62. Ben Kaye 12 Bradley Park 94
63. Adam Curry 16 Halifax 95
64. Fergus Barron 16 Dewsbury District 96
65. Joe Button 14 Hanging Heaton 97
66. Jordan Hulme 21 West End (Halifax) 99
67. Cameron West 28 Outlane 100
68. Dominic Frances 18 Woodsome Hall 102
69. Ben Leitch 19 Dewsbury District 103
70. Seamus Hooley 28 Woodsome Hall 103
71. Ben Pullen 28 Saddleworth 103
72. Patrick Latham-Sharp 26 Lightcliffe 107
73. Chris Dawson 13 Hanging Heaton N/R
74. Joe Smith 19 Willow Valley N/R
75. Andrew Hare 2 Halifax Bradley Hall N/R
76. Josh Haley 14 Dewsbury District N/R

Sunshine on Ladies Open at Elland

Thursday June 3rd began with beautiful sunshine and very little breeze, which remained throughout the day – perfect for golf!

The Ladies Open Am/Am at Elland was a very popular event this year with twenty one 4 Lady teams taking part.

The format was Stableford, best two scores to count off ¾ handicap. Prizes up for grabs were, Team Place; Winner, Second and Third, Nearest the Line on the 5th and Nearest the Pin on the 18th.

The team in first place were Janet Evans (Elland), Jenny Hill (Harrogate), Di Illingworth (Davenport), and Linda Lomax (Davenport), coming in with a score of 79 points. Janet said her team members had not played at Elland before and thoroughly enjoyed the day, Janet found the course to be in an “immaculate” condition. The ladies all scored birdies on the par 5 holes which helped the final score and despite not actually scoring well team-wise on the 18th, Linda did win the prize for nearest the pin.

Second place went to Mary Mellor and Annie Green (Elland), L Jamieson and M Chatfield (West End) with 77 points. Third place was secured by Bev Taylor and Olwyn Hornby (Elland), Sheila Harrison and Olwen Mercer (Bradley Park) with 76 points.

Nearest Line: Jen Dawson (West End)
Nearest Pin: Linda Lomax (Davenport)

The event was organised by Lady Captain, Carole Wood who was well supported by club members in a variety of roles. ‘Mr Starters’ were Peter Gul, David Nicholson (Captain) and Jack Godridge, ‘Spotters’ on the 2nd were Michael Kenny, Peter Gul, Barry Littlewood, Gerald Walker and Keith Leeming. The Ladies lounge was converted for the day and doubled as Reception and Half-way House, here to offer a helping hand were Margaret Walker, Christine Sunderland, Kath Godridge, Gloria Aspinall, Linda Gul, Julia Stanger, Annie Green, Carmen Leonard and Sally Thompson.

Pictured are winning team; Di Illingworth, Linda Lomax, Janet Evans and Jenny Hill.

EARLY BIRD TANVEER SETS THE PACE AND NOBODY CAN BEAT IT

Tanveer Mirza completed his round in the Doug Clark Cup before most people had completed their breakfast and his 7.00 am start proved to be worthwhile as the temperature rose but the scoring didn't.

This was Tanveers first victory since he joined the club and he now can look forward to playing off his new handicap of 18 after he warmed the course up for the rest of the 155 entries. Chris Twigg had the distinction of having the first two on the new 249 yard eighth hole which you are normally happy to walk off with a four.

DOUG CLARK CUP RESULT
Tanveer Mirza 85 gross - (20) - 65 nett
Steve Bradley 81 gross - (15 ) - 66 nett
Ian Ainley 83 gross - (16 ) - 67 nett
Kevan Sykes 78 gross -(11 ) - 67 nett

Mid Season Details of Lawrence Batley Seniors

Results of matches played June 4th 2010.

Section A
Oldham 7 Outlane 1
Woodsome Hall 4 Huddersfield 4

Section B
Bradley Park 4 Werneth 4
Marsden 6 Crow Nest Park 2
Silkstone 6 Branshaw 2
West Bradford 8 Bradford Moor 0

Section C
Blackley 8 Saddleworth 0
Meltham 8 Crosland Heath 0
Hebden Bridge 8 Hanging Heaton 0
Wortley 5 Bradley Hall 3

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


LEAGUE TABLES at JUNE 5th 2010.

SECTION ‘A’
PLD. PTS.
HUDDERSFIELD 8 43
WOODSOME HALL 7 35
OLDHAM 8 33
SOUTH LEEDS 6 32
RYBURN 7 23
SOUTH BRADFORD 6 20
OUTLANE 7 20
ELLAND 7 18

SECTION ‘B’
BRANSHAW 7 39
SILKSTONE 6 38
WERNETH 7 29
CROW NEST PARK 7 27
WEST BRADFORD 7 26
BRADLEY PARK 7 24
MARSDEN 6 17
BRADFORD MOOR 7 16

SECTION ‘C’
BLACKLEY 7 43
SADDLEWORTH 7 40
HEBDEN BRIDGE 7 36
BRADLEY HALL 7 23
CROSLAND HEATH 7 23
MELTHAM 7 22
WORTLEY 7 21
HANGING HEATON 7 16

SECTION ‘D’
LOW LAITHES 7 39
CALVERLEY 7 31
LIGHTCLIFFE 7 30
DEWSBURY 7 29
HALIFAX 7 26
TODMORDEN 7 26
QUEENSBURY 7 23
WEST END 7 22

Howker is Top Dog in Rabbits Comp

On Saturday, the Rabbit Captain, Tony Beddis held his 'Rabbit Captains Day' at Bradley Hall Golf Club when 185 golfers enjoyed weather more in keeping with southern Spain than West Yorkshire. With rain the previous evening, the course was in first class condition and resulted in many fine scores being returned.

The main emphasis of the day was for the Rabbit golfers who accounted for one third of the field and competed for the Rabbit Captains Cup along with four other prizes and the winner was left-hander, Rob Holroyd (18) with the best of the nett 65's. and beating Brian Dale (22) and Kevin Barker (19). The final prize was picked up by Richard Payne (17) with the best of the 67's.

The remaining 116 'tigers' competed for the minor prizes and the clear winner was Ernie Howker (15) who at the start of the day was within 1 over par score of becoming a 'Rabbit'. However he played one of his best rounds for many years to take the Tigers prize with a nett 63. In second place was the first player to tee off at 7am, Peter Mason (7) with a nett 65, just edging out Clive McFadzean (3) with a gross 69, nett 66.

He also finished in second place for the best gross prize which was won for the 'umpteenth' time by the evergreen Andy Whitworth (+1) who shot 66.

The day was rounded off with a cabaret dinner and prize presentation attended by around 100 members and guests. All in all an excellent day enjoyed by all who participated.

The CSS was 70.

Leading Scores:-

Division 1
E.Howker 78 - 15 = 63
P.Mason 72 - 7 = 65
C.McFadzean 69 - 3 = 66
J.M.Woodhouse 75 - 8 = 67
A.Pearson 77 - 10 = 67
A.Whitworth 66 + 1 = 67
L.Normanton 78 - 11 = 67
M.Reddy 81 - 14 = 67
N.Gittins 80 - 13 = 67
P.Firth 77 - 10 = 67

Division 2
Rob. Holroyd 83 - 18 = 65
B.Dale 87 - 22 = 65
K.Barker 84 - 19 = 65
R.Payne 84 - 17 = 67
W.Hamilton 84 - 17 = 67
S.Ross 85 - 16 = 69
A.Arthur 86 - 17 = 69
R.Lofts 86 - 16 = 70
A.Teale 89 - 19 = 70

Hole-in-one season at Dewsbury

Ian Preston recently recorded his 6th hole-in-one while playing the 9th hole at Dewsbury District Golf Club. He used an eight iron at the 132-yard famous "Tom Morris" hole.

His round was also memorable for another reason, his playing partner, who shall remain nameless, lost his clubs (the full set including the bag and trolley) whilst playing the 12th hole!!

The player chipped onto the green and then replaced his wedge into his bag which was on an electric trolley and took out his putter. On completion of the hole he returned only to find his clubs had disappeared. After Initially believing they had been stolen he began looking around and after few minutes and with no luck in locating them he returned to the clubhouse leaving his playing partners to continue their rounds.

He searched the course using a buggy only to eventually find them abandoned in the gorse alongside the 10th hole some 500 yards from where they were lost. Apparently the trolley had not been turned off properly and had just carried on until it came to rest in the gorse.

Ian, a former Club Captain, did not let this spoil his celebration, as he in the traditional manner bought a drink for everyone in the clubhouse on his return.

Meanwhile John Michael also recorded his second ever hole-in-one last month. He has also holed out with his tee shot another time but it was his 2nd ball off the tee! His latest ace was achieved using an eight iron at the 129-yard 18th hole set right in front of the clubhouse at Dewsbury.

John (right) is pictured along with his playing partner Doug Roberts on the balcony overlooking the green where the hole-in-one was achieved. Drinks were provided in the clubhouse to celebrate the ACE!

Juniors Continue Impressive Form

The HHDUGC Junior side continued their impressive start to the Yorkshire IDU Junior League season with a hard-earned draw against Sheffield Union last week.

The match at Meltham saw both sides share the spoils in both the Singles and the Foursomes.

HHDUGC President Geoff Ralph also presented 'team colours' (ties) on representing the Union Juniors 5 times to; Brad Hardcastle (West End) and Jamie Smith (Halifax).

Latest Junior Order of Merit:

Player , Club , Leeds , East Riding , Sheffield , Total
Ryan Joyce , Huddersfield , 8 , 8 , 5 = 21
Jamie Smith , Halifax , 5 , 8 , 8 = 21
Luke Edmonds , Meltham , 5 , 5 , 8 = 18
Brad Hardcastle , West End , 5 , 4 , 8 = 17
Nick Marsh , Lightcliffe , 8 , 8 , DNP = 16
Joshua Bailes , Bradley Hall , 4 , 5 , 5 = 14
Tom Williams , Lightcliffe , 2 , 5 , 4 = 11
Michael Major , Huddersfield , DNP , 5 , 5 = 10
Adam Cryer , Woodsome Hall , 8 , 1 , DNP = 9
Jamie Bower , Meltham , 8 , DNP , DNP = 8
Luke Pilkington , Crosland Heath , 1 , 3 , 4 = 8
Tom Calvert , Willow Valley , 4 , 1 , 1 = 6
George Bamford , Hebden Bridge , DNP , 5 , 1 = 6
Tom Goodair , Woodsome Hall , 4 , DNP , DNP = 4
Reece Wilby , Elland , DNP , DNP , 4 = 4
Andy Hare , Bradley Hall , DNP , DNP , 1 = 1

The result places the Halifax, Huddersfield team top of the league!

Union, Pld, Won, Lost, Hlv, Pts, For, Ags, Avg
H’FAX-H’FIELD 3 2 01 5 59 49 +10
HARROGATE 2 2 0 0 4 41 31 +10
SHEFFIELD 2 1 0 1 3 45 27 +18
EAST RIDING 2 1 1 0 2 42 30 +12
LEEDS 3 1 2 0 2 44 64 -20
TEESSIDE 2 0 2 0 0 30 42 -12
BRADFORD 2 0 2 0 0 27 45 -18

Belt equals course record to win Dewsbury Pro-Am

Dewsbury District Golf Club held their 30th annual Pro-Am competition yesterday which was run in conjunction with the Yorkshire Professional Golfer's Association.

Forty 4-man teams, all of which included a Professional, competed for Individual and team prizes.

The course was in fantastic condition as the rain over the previous few days and subsequent warm sunny conditions enabled the greens staff to present the course at its best.

The course and weather were conducive to almost perfect golfing conditions and this was reflected in the scores returned.

A bonus of £500 was on offer for breaking the course record and Alex Belt from Bridlington pushed to do just that, eventually matching the previous best of 63. Meanwhile Nick Stead of Shipley, in the last team on the course, returned a 64. Dewsbury's own Professional, Nigel Hirst fired a very creditable 68.

The Team prize was won by the side representing "Needles Inn" with a score of 119, 23 under par! Five shots back were A to Z Business Managers & Consultants along with a team from Shipley Golf Club.

The evening concluded with a prize presentation and entertainment provided in the Pinnacle suite at Dewsbury District Golf Club.

Rabbit Captain's Day at CNP

Crow Nest Park Golf Club held its first major competition of the year on Saturday 29th May.

John Cryer, Rabbit Captain, thoroughly enjoyed the day despite awful rainy conditions throughout the day.

The members who played whilst getting a drenching all appeared to enjoy the competions with the following winning the main prizes.

Rabbit Captains Day Cup - Jim Roberts
Ladies Rabbit Captains Day - Ruth Wilson
Junior Rabbit Captains Event - Harry Mowl
Tigers Rabbits Day Event - Nathan Scott

During the evening the members were treated to an outstanding performance by Comedian & tribute act, Tont Rydal.

The photo shows the winners with Cryer; Jim Roberts, Ruth Wilson, John Cryer, Harry Mowl & Nathan Scott.

SANDRA'S ACE STARTS THE WHISKY FLOWING AT OUTLANE

The Ladies Section at Outlane started the week off in fine style with Sandra Eastwood's (pictured) hole-in-one on the 5th with her favourite 9-wood.

Eddie Casper followed on the Saturday by holing his tee shot on the same hole in the Centenary Trophy competition which saw junior player Michael Thomas score a 63 nett in the second division which included a 9 on the 13th hole!

The first division also had a 63 nett with Simon Wagstaff taking the trophy after his gross 73 score.

The week was finished off on the Sunday with the man in form, Jarrad Hazelden, winning the Howlett Cup in a shoot out of the previous years 12 major competition winners.

Centenary Trophy - Saturday May 29th
1st Division:
Simon Wagstaff = 63 nett
Tom Heywood = 64 nett
Ian Greenwood = 68 nett

2nd Division:
Michael Thomas = 63 nett
Barry Hinchcliffe = 64 nett
Dennis Pearcey = 64 nett

Howlett Cup - Sunday May 30th
Jarrad Hazelden won the 11 hole shoot-out by beating Bryn Jenkinson on the last hole (18th).

RED HOT SCOTT

The annual Crow Nest Masters took place earlier this week. The Tournament is open to members who have won a Major competition at the club.

The men's competition had a field of 44 with the winner being the "Red Hot" Nathan Scott (pictured) who equalled the course record with a gross 66 which equated to 43 stableford points.

Runner-up on 40 points was green-keeper Mark Widdop.

The Ladies Masters was won by ex-Ladies Captain, Ann Stafford (also pictured), who beat Barbara Horrocks into second place.

The days events were supported by a day-long Barbecue which was hosted by members - "Cambo & Walts".

Elland Ladies May Results

Elland Ladies May Results Sheet

EWGA Medal
Winner: A Bird 93 - 19 = 74
R. Up: L Gul 92 - 16 = 76

Mr Vice Captain’s Medal
Best Nett: S Duckworth 92 – 22 = 70
2nd Nett: T Ward 93 – 21 = 72
Best Gross: J Evans 92

Audrey Drake (Stableford)
Winner: K Ford 35 pts
R. Up: C Leonard 34 pts

EWGA Medal
Winner: T Jackson 101 – 35 = 66
R. Up: J Garside 95 – 27 = 68

G F Casson Bowl
Winner: K Ford 91 – 28 = 63
R. Up: S Ingham-Smith 98 – 32 = 66

H Crowther Qualifier
1 M Bain 90 – 26 = 64
2 C Leonard 98 – 31 = 67
3 C Sunderland 102 – 34 = 68
4 K Ford 94 – 25 = 69

EWGA Medal
Winner: J Garside 94 – 26 = 68 (lowest gross)
R.Up: B Farren 106 – 36 = 78

Team Matches
Elland‘A’ 6, Meltham 1; Elland ‘A’ 1½, Rawdon 5½;
Elland ‘B’ 5½, Cleckheaton 1½.