Runner Up Finish For Marsh In Yorkshire U16 Boys Amateur Championship

15-year-old Nicholas Marsh, Lightcliffe golf club’s rising junior star finished in a highly creditable runner-up position in the Yorkshire U16 Boys Amateur Championship held at the Wheatley Golf Club Doncaster on 28th July 2010.

Marsh opened up with a morning round of 74 in often blustery & showery conditions to be positioned comfortably in the top 10 on the testing tree lined golf course.

The afternoon conditions eased somewhat allowing scoring to improve and a 6 birdie haul for Marsh resulted in a tournament best round of 68, 3 under par.

A combined total of 142 was 1 shot behind joint winners, William Whiteoak from Bingley St Ives Golf Club and Guy Winstanley from Wheatley Golf Club.

Fixby Win Scratch Team Championship

Huddersfield Golf Club (pictured) won the HHDUGC Scratch Team Championship, sponsored by John Eyre, by seven shots at West End Golf Club last week.

Meltham finished as runners-up whilst the home side finished third.

1. Huddersfield 584
Richard Broadley 140 67 73
Andrew Shaw 145 72 73
Charles Webb 145 71 74
Brad Tupman 154 78 76

2. Meltham 591
Anton Sheard 147 74 73
Graham McLean 147 73 74
Jamie Bower 148 70 78
Chris Mear 149 73 76

3. West End (Halifax) 593
Frank Greaves 144 74 70
Chris Ingham 146 73 73
David Stafford 151 78 73
Paul Gott 152 74 78

4. Halifax Bradley Hall 593
Andrew R Whitworth 144 74 70
Martin Cockroft 144 72 72
Andrew P C Hare 147 76 71
Andrew M Appleyard 158 76 82

5. Longley Park 606
Matthew Colcombe 134 65 69
Adam Walker 145 74 71
Charles Ryan-Hicks 160 81 79
John Doherty 167 86 81

6. Crow Nest Park 607
Ben Adamson 145 75 70
Nathan Scott 147 76 71
Chris Mowl 157 76 81
Steve Smith 158 80 78

7. Halifax 608
Jamie Smith 148 74 74
Chris Whitehead 149 73 76
Chris Lander 155 81 74
Steven Sweeney 156 76 80

8. Crosland Heath 614
James Skirrow 141 72 69
Toby Garett 155 81 74
Lewis Collier 156 78 78
Luke Pilkington 162 84 78

9. Woodsome Hall 616
James Murch 153 81 72
Ian Lawson 154 78 76
Tom Jenkinson 154 76 78
Tom Goodaire 155 79 76

10. Dewsbury District 616
James Cain 148 77 71
Ben Crowther 150 75 75
Mark Hepworth 154 78 76
Craig Darbyshire 164 82 82

11. Lightcliffe 617
Nick Marsh 150 77 73
Robert Charnock 154 79 75
Frazer Scholefield 156 75 81
Tom Williams 157 79 78

12. Elland 617
Chris Walton 149 74 75
Ryan Greenwod 149 72 77
Reece Wilby 155 77 78
Tristan Hodgson 164 86 78

13. Willow Valley 618
John Reddy 146 70 76
Tom Branker 148 78 70
George Branch 162 79 83
Richard Hemingway 162 79 83

14. Castlefields 624
Matthew Spink 152 82 70
Nigel Bell 152 74 78
Ryan Joyce 160 83 77
James Lord 160 82 78

15. Hebden Bridge 628
Iain Powell 143 71 72
George Bamford 155 77 78
M Astin 163 83 80
Jonathan Sutcliffe 167 83 84

Owen has day to remember

Glyn Owen had a Captains Day to remember last Saturday, when approx 150 members and guests gathered to help him celebrate his special day.

The days competition, the Captains Day Cup was won by long standing member Andy Mitchell, who returned to the winners enclosure after and absence of 6 years, with a fine gross score of 69 net 63.

He pushed long time leader Tom Holmes into the runners up spot, who had shot a gross 70 net 65 earlier in the day. One of the last players to finish Mitchell thanked the green staff during his speech for once again providing a course in outstanding condition.

The very strong attendance for the evening presentation surprised and pleased Glyn Owen, Captain 2010, who had provided an evening function based on an Hawaiian/ Beach Party theme.

The guests were provided with a surf simulator machine, a theme dressed room, a Barbecue and Cocktails along with a selection of Canapes served on platters. The function went on into the early hours of Sunday as everyone enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and the singing by local vocalist "Bubbles".

The successful day proved once again that the Club at Hove Edge is enjoying a surge in popularity and also as testament to the support that current Club Captain Owen and his Vice Captain Dean Wilson have enjoyed so far this season.

The photos shows Club Captain Glyn Owen with his banner and winner Andy Mitchell with the his trophy.

Alliance 2010/11 Fixtures

Dates for the full 2010/2011 HHDGA Winter Alliance are now finalised.

Tue 7th Sep: Marsden - £25 per Pair
Tue 21st Sep: Bradley Park - £40 per Pair
Tue 5th Oct: Ogden - £40 per Pair
Tue 19th Oct: Outlane - £40 per Pair
Tue 2nd Nov: Dewsbury District - £40 per Pair
Tue 16th Nov: Elland - £25 per Pair
Tue 30th Nov: Hebden Bridge - £40 per Pair (Christmas Dinner)
Tue 22nd Feb: Crosland Heath - £40 per Pair
Tue 8th Mar: Longley Park - £25 per Pair
Thu 24th Mar: West End - £40 per Pair
Tue 5th Apr: Bradley Hall - £40 per Pair
Tue 19th Apr: Todmorden - £25 per Pair (Ron Parkinson Trophy)
Tue 3rd May: Meltham - £30 per Person (Page Trophy)

STEPHEN MANAGES A GOOD ROUND

Brighouse Corn Mill pub manager Stephen Spencer was celebrating his Harrison Cup success at the weekend with a plus 6 score in the Bogey competition after a round which saw him pip the aptly named Michael H(ALES) with his SHOT at the last hole.

Surprisingly only 42 out of 152 players could beat the course due to the difficult pin positions.

The Graham Cups were won earlier by Brent Ashton and Nigel Crowther with a Greensome score of 64 and the clubs Director of Marketing Steve Bradley holding on to second place with Dave Murdoch.

HARRISON CUP
Stephen Spencer = plus 6
Michael Hales = plus 6
Andy Shaw = plus 5
Stuart Hodgson = plus 5

GRAHAM CUPS
Brent Ashton / Nigel Crowther = 64
Steve Bradley / Dave Murdoch = 65
Darren Cooper / Mick Bullas= 65

Marsh Takes Wyreside Trophy In Lancashire

Nicholas Marsh, aged 15, from Lightcliffe Golf Club became the youngest ever winner of Knott End Golf Club’s prestigious Wyreside Trophy.

Marsh opened up with a superb morning round of teo-under par 67 gross in blustery and showery conditions over the superb Lancashire links style course.

With the afternoon conditions easing somewhat, another tremendous round of 67 gross gave Marsh a combined gross total of 134 and a runaway victory against a strong field which contained six players with a handicap of +1 or better from all over the North of England.

Union Team to Face York

The HHDUGC team to play York Union at Dewsbury District on Sunday 1st of August is below.

T.Goodair, Woodsome Hall
A.Cryer, Woodsome Hall
J.Skirrow, Crosland Heath
A.Schnacke, Huddersfield
B.Tupman, Huddersfield
J.Ellison, Huddersfield
D.Stafford, Halifax West End
I.Powell, Hebden Bridge
B.Crowther, Dewsbury District
M.Hepworth, Dewsbury District
B.Adamson, Crow Nest Park
G.McLean, Meltham

Junior Offers at Willow Valley

Juniors under 12-years-old, and playing with a full paying adult, at Willow Valley can play for free on the Fountain Ridge course whilst under 18's pay just half price! Hire clubs are included in the price if required (subject to availability).

Willow Valley have lots of facilities to keep you and your child entertained such as crazy golf, a 3-hole short course, driving range, putting greens and cafe.

Summer Holidays Junior Lessons
Is your child aged 6 or older? And interested in learning to play golf?

This summer Willow Valley Golf are running junior golf lessons. Ideal for beginners or children wanting to improve their golf skills.

It is a great opportunity for your children, girls and boys alike, to be out in the fresh air, and learn the wonderful sport of golf, without realising they are exercising. What to bring? Come dressed for the weather, a positive attitude and desire to learn, pocket money for a drink or a snack (or bring your own).

Time: 10.00am to 12.00noon
Cost: £10 per day or £18 for 2 days
For further details call: 01274 878624

Dates:
27th & 28th July
3rd & 4th August
10th & 11th August
17th & 18th August

All PGA Professionals are CRB checked.

Good Couple of Weeks for Hanson

After several wins already this season Chris Hanson feels that the last couple of weeks have been the best of the season so far.

Firstly, he had a return back to the EuroPro Tour at The Players Club in Bristol. A poor first round in bad conditions, where he shot +7 (77), left him in T98th position. From there he shot probably one of the best two round totals of level par and -1 to move up the field for a total of +6 and into T10th position!

He then went on to the Players Tour at Wychwood Park and won the event by two shots from the winner of the last EuroPro event, Matt Evans. Hanson shot scores of level par (72) and a bogey free -7 (65) for a -7 total.

He has also had chance to get his website (www.chrishansongolf.com) more up to date with info on himself and sponsors.

Seniors Latest

Results of matches played on July 23rd in the Lawrence Batley Seniors League.

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

Section B
Bradley Park 5 Silkstone 3
Branshaw 5 Werneth 3
Marsden 6 Bradford Moor 2
West Bradford 5 Crow Nest Park 3

Section C
Bradley Hall 6 Blackley 2
Hebden Bridge 7 Crosland Heath 1
Meltham 5 Hanging Heaton 3

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

Latest League Tables:

SECTION ‘A’ PLD. PTS.
HUDDERSFIELD 13 64
WOODSOME HALL 13 61
OLDHAM 12 57
SOUTH LEEDS 12 50
RYBURN 13 48
SOUTH BRADFORD 12 43
OUTLANE 13 42
ELLAND 12 35

SECTION ‘B’
SILKSTONE 13 73
BRANSHAW 13 68
WEST BRADFORD 13 54
BRADLEY PARK 13 51
WERNETH 13 47
MARSDEN 13 42
CROW NEST PARK 13 41
BRADFORD MOOR 13 40

SECTION ‘C’
SADDLEWORTH 12 63
BLACKLEY 13 61
HEBDEN BRIDGE 13 60
BRADLEY HALL 13 52
WORTLEY 12 45
HANGING HEATON 13 44
MELTHAM 13 42
CROSLAND HEATH 13 41

SECTION ‘D’
LOW LAITHES 13 69
DEWSBURY 13 56
LIGHTCLIFFE 13 52
TODMORDEN 13 49
HALIFAX 12 48
CALVERLEY 13 45
QUEENSBURY 13 45
WEST END 12 44

Bogey Win for Ward

On Saturday 24th July the 'Country Members Cup' was held at Bradley Hall. The event is a 'bogey' competition which is a form of stroke play in which play is against the fixed par score at each hole. The winner being the player who wins the most holes in aggregate.

Setting the early pace with a score of plus 5, was Kim Oswell (15) who returned to the club this year after a season at West End. That proved to be sufficient to keep out recently retired police officer, Mick White (3) who returned a plus 4 and in so doing dropped his handicap back to 2.

Another recently retired police officer, John Greenwood (12) then moved into second place with a further plus 5 return.

This appeared to be a day for the police service, as a current serving officer, Damian Roebuck (12), returned a further plus 4, but teeing off just before noon, David Ward (11) and a civilian, then returned a further plus 5 but with the better back nine score of plus 4, to take the title.

Leading Scores
D.Ward (11) +5
K.Oswell (15) +5
J.Greenwood (12) +5
M.White (3) +4
D.Roebuck (12) +4
S.J.Wilkinson (10) +4
J.Drake (16) +4
A.Arthur (17) +3
C.Gaukroger (13) +13
V.Lee (18) +3
M.Hallett (14) +2
M.Reddy (13) +2
S.Young (13) +2
J.Rhodes (12) +2
K.Ellis (17) +2
A.R.Whitworth (+1) +2

Shaw Lands The Everitt Cup Scratch Open

Last Friday saw the playing of the annual Crow Nest Park Scratch open where golfers from Huddersfield, Leeds, Dewsbury and Brighosue played for the Everitt Cup.

Over 30 players competed for the Cup in very testing blustery conditions.

The prize table was full with prizes being given to 5th place as well as a best net prize and the traditioal nearest the pin and longest drive competitions.

The overall wiiner was Andy Shaw, Huddersfield Golf Club, who won with a very creditable score of 72 gross. Behind Shaw was a posy of Crow Nest Park`s best players with club General Manager, Les Holmes, rolling back the years with a gross 74 giving him the runners up spot. Steve McDonagh won the best net score with a net 66.

Picture attached shows winner Andy Shaw with the Everitt Cup.

Seniors League & Results

Results of matches played on July 16th 2010 in the Lawrence Batley Senior League with league tables below.

Section A
Oldham 8 South Leeds 0
Outlane 3 Huddersfield 5
Ryburn 3 South Bradford 5
Woodsome Hall 6 Elland 2

Section B
Bradford Moor 8 Crow Nest Park 0
Bradley Park 5 Branshaw 3
Silkstone 6 Marsden 2
West Bradford 8 Werneth 0

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

Section D
Low Laithes 3 Todmorden 5
Queensbury 6 Lightcliffe 2


SECTION ‘A’ PLD. PTS.
HUDDERSFIELD 12 60
WOODSOME HALL 12 55
OLDHAM 11 53
SOUTH LEEDS 11 49
RYBURN 12 41
OUTLANE 12 40
SOUTH BRADFORD 11 39
ELLAND 11 31

SECTION ‘B’
SILKSTONE 12 70
BRANSHAW 12 63
WEST BRADFORD 12 49
BRADLEY PARK 12 46
WERNETH 12 44
BRADFORD MOOR 12 38
CROW NEST PARK 12 38
MARSDEN 12 36

SECTION ‘C’
SADDLEWORTH 12 63
BLACKLEY 12 59
HEBDEN BRIDGE 12 53
BRADLEY HALL 12 46
WORTLEY 12 45
CROSLAND HEATH 12 40
HANGING HEATON 12 41
MELTHAM 12 37

SECTION ‘D’
LOW LAITHES 12 64
DEWSBURY 12 51
LIGHTCLIFFE 12 50
HALIFAX 11 43
TODMORDEN 12 43
CALVERLEY 12 42
QUEENSBURY 12 42
WEST END 11 41

It's Nick's Day at Bradley Hall

Again a competition at Bradley Hall was played with a stiff breeze blowing down the course and making scoring for the majority of the field, difficult and the CSS being raised to 71.

Together with the wind, the occasional showers did not improve matters. The weather no doubt accounting for the 34 'no returns' out of the field of 152.

Standing on the the par five16th tee, David Deadman (7), was in a very strong position at 3 under gross but the momentum was spoiled when he inadvertently drove off the forward yellow markers and had to 're-load' from the whites and this resulted in him dropping 3 shots and finally finishing in an unlucky 13th place.

Of the early starters, Mick Jones(15), was leading at lunchtime with a nett 68 but was soon overtaken by Bryn Lockwood (8) on a card count back. Union Junior Team player, Josh Bailes (6), then moved into third slot with the lowest gross score of 75, nett 69.

This looked like being the finishing order until the penultimate group reached the clubhouse and Nick Lumb (10) slipped into the winning position with his nett score of 67.

Leading scores
N.Lumb 77 -10 = 67
B.Lockwood 76 - 8 = 68
M.Jones 83 - 15 = 68
J.Bailes 75 - 6 = 69
R.Leeming 75 - 6 = 69
P.Mason 76 - 6 = 70
S.B.Naylor 83 - 13 = 70
S.J.Wilkinson 81 - 10 = 71
Rob Holroyd 88 - 17 = 71
R.B.Bain 79 - 8 = 71
R.Ward 88 - 17 = 71
M.Bird 81 - 10 = 71
D.Deadman 78 - 7 = 71
S.Sandie 76 - 5 = 71

2010/11 Alliance Dates

Dates for the first half of the 2010/11 season of the Halifax Huddersfield Alliance are shown below.

Tue 7th Sep: Marsden £25 per Pair
Tue 21st Sep: Bradley Park £40 per Pair
Tue 5th Oct: Ogden £40 per Pair
Tue 19th Oct: Outlane £40 per Pair
Tue 2nd Nov: Dewsbury £40 per Pair
Tue 16th Nov: Elland £25 per Pair
Tue 30th Nov: Hebden Bridge £40 per Pair (Christmas Dinner)

Meanwhile The Halifax Huddersfield Alliance will be hosting the National Alliance competition. In recent years this event has been held in the Midlands and is contested by teams from Alliances from around the country.

The event will be held at Halifax Golf Club (Ogden) on Monday 11th October 2010.

The Alliance are hoping to attract a sponsor for this event and any interested parties should contact Barry Isles on 01484 329328 / 07951 254870 or e-mail rtw@bethere.co.uk.

Calderdale Sports Award for Willow Valley

Willow Valley Golf were awarded a Calderdale Sports Award by the Hipperholme & Lightcliffe Schools Partnership in the category of Outstanding Contribution to school to club links. The awards evening took place at the Victoria Theatre Halifax, the award was presented by the Majoress of Halifax.

Commenting on the recognition on behalf of the coaching team and Willow Valley Golf Julian Haworth said "We are proud to be recognised for this award which reflects the hard work that has been put in to taking golf in to schools in Calderdale, Darren and I have made it a goal of our teaching academy to introduce as many new children to golf as we can over the last 12 months.

"Though it should be noted that without the tireless work of Anne Henderson who coordinates all the sports links in our area, non of this would have been possible.

"Now that we have started this work we intend to continue for as long as there is the opportunity to deliver Tri - Golf and Golf Extreme in local schools. Its been very rewarding and the enthusiasm you see on the children's faces is reward enough."

Photo: Left to right - Julian Haworth Head Professional & Darren Rands Teaching Professional.

SUNDAY BEST FOR SIMON WINS MR.CAPTAINS WEEKEND

Simon Wagstaff produced a 1-under par round of golf to win the Captain's Weekend Prize. He was the only person in the whole of the Sunday medal round to break par with the standard scratch 72 compared with 69 on Saturday.

However the round of the weekend came on Sunday from 14-year-old Nathan Lockwood (pictured) who was playing in the Junior Stableford competition. His 41 points was quite remarkable considering the difficult conditions. He scored on every hole and had a gross 94 which resulted in a 66 nett which meant he also beat par.

The separate Saturday and Sunday rounds combine for the Captains Prize so Simon's two rounds won it with division 1 and division 2 winners having their own competitions on each day. The Saturday saw Paul Phillips winning the first division with a nett 65 but the second division went to Stuart Swift who's 63 nett was even more remarkable as he thought he had blown it with a 8! up the last.

The tough Sunday conditions had Peter Lawton clinching a count back with a 71 nett in the first division and Stuart Cranks 73 nett winning the second division. Elliott Wilson won the Saturday Junior stableford competition rattling up an amazing 49 points to yet again reduce his handicap to 20.

CAPTAINS PRIZE
1. Simon Wagstaff - 72 + 70 = 142 nett
2.Steve Cooper -72 + 71 = 143 nett
3 Steve McNair - 68 + 75 = 143 nett

Saturday Division 1
1. Paul Phillips = 65 nett
2 Paul Walker = 66 nett

Division 2
1. Stuart Swift = 63 nett
2. John Simmons = 63 nett

Sunday Division 1
1. Peter Lawton = 71 nett.
2. Scott Cauldwell = 71 nett

Division 2
1. Stuart Crank = 73 nett
2. Tony Stead = 74 nett

Saturday Junior Prize: Elliott Wilson = 49 points
Sunday Junior Prize: Nathan Lockwood = 41 points

No Turkey At Christmas for Willow Valley Pair

The BMW Pro Captain Challenge at Huddersfield Golf Club

A weather interrupted 7 1/2 hour round at Huddersfield Golf Club was finally brought to an end by the sound of the 3rd klaxon of the day due to lightening overhead. At this moment Ahsan Khan and Julian Haworth of Willow Valley Golf were stood on the 17th tee at 8 under par.

Once back at the clubhouse they realised that 2 other pairings, Shipley's Nathan Stead & Captain and Penworthams Darren Hopwood & Captain had also scored 8 under for those 16 holes. Stead had reached 9 under for 18 holes and Hopwood had scored 8 under for 18 holes but the last 2 holes were cancelled out due to play being stopped by lightening.

On the countback Penwortham had the better back nine of the 3 pairings and go through to the final.

Commenting on the days events Willow Valley's Club Professional said, "It was a real stop start round for us, the Shipley pairing had posted their score early in the day and rain clouds had started to move in. We honestly thought it was out of reach considering the conditions when we teed off but kept plugging away.

"Ahsan really dug in and played some really steady golf, holing a putt for a nett eagle at the fifth hole par 5. That seemed to kick start us and we went on a birdie run reaching 5 under after 8 holes. Then the 2nd delay of the day saw us back in the clubhouse for a 1 hour suspension of play. We had a chat and realised that we needed to get it going early when we started again from the 9th tee.

"We played great from the restart but nothing really dropped, though it was a great thrill to be in contention and know the target. If the Klaxon hadn't sounded on the 16th who knows what might have happened, with the reachable 18th par 5 to come I really fancied our chances. Even though we missed out I have to feel for Nathan Stead and his Captain of Shipley Golf Club who scored 9 under and were beaten by a team who scored 8 under for their completed round."

HHDUGC versus Bradford Union at Bingley St Ives

The HHDUGC team travelled to Bingley St Ives Golf Club, to play the Bradford Union on the 11th July 2010.

The fairways were burnt and running hard, making it nearly impossible to hold any fairways, coupled with a very strong wind and the conditions were very difficult, however the greens were in good condition if a little bit slow.

Halifax/Huddersfield had successes in the opening two foursomes matches, with Aaron Schnacke and Ben Adamson playing really well to win 4&3. Iain Powell and Brad Tupman had to fight really hard to win their foursomes, winning the par 3 eighteenth hole to win their match.

The next three foursomes matches all went to the 18th hole all square, but unfortunately all the HHDUGC players missed the last green and with the pin in a very difficult position it was nearly impossible to get up and down. With a loss in the last foursomes match they went into lunch trailing 8 – 4.

In the afternoon singles HHDUGC won 3 out of the first 4 matches, with great wins for Adamson, Powell, and Jamie Bower. At this stage in the proceedings the match was finely balanced, with Halifax/Huddersfield definitely in with a chance of creating an upset.

Andy Shaw and Jared Ellison both halved their matches, while the in-form Dave Stafford won his match, unfortunately 2 wins out of the last 3 singles matches were required but were unable to win any leaving the match result 22 – 14 in the Bradford Unions favour.

Yorkshire IDU League Table:
Union, Pld, Won, Lost, Hlv, Pts, For, Ags, Avg
EAST RIDING, 4, 4, 0, 0, 8, 96, 48, +48
BRADFORD, 4, 3, 0, 1, 7, 85, 59, +26
YORK, 4, 2, 1, 1, 5, 78, 66, +12
LEEDS, 4, 2, 2, 0, 4, 69, 75, -6
SHEFFIELD, 4, 2, 2, 0, 4, 64, 80, -16
TEESSIDE, 4, 1, 3, 0, 2, 62, 82, -20
HHDUGC, 4, 1, 3, 0, 2, 62, 82, -20
HARROGATE, 4, 0, 4, 0, 0, 60, 84, -24

Order of Merit:
NAME, CLUB, Pld, Pts
Brad Tupman, Huddersfield, 4, 21
Iain Powell, Hebden Bridge, 4, 20
Ben Adamson, Crow Nest Park, 4, 20
Dave Stafford, Halifax West End, 4, 19
Jamie Bower, Meltham, 4, 16
Tom Goodair, Woodsome Hall, 3, 15
Andy Shaw, Huddersfield, 3, 12
Aaron Schnacke, Huddersfield, 4, 11
Ben Crowther, Dewsbury D, 3, 11
Jim Fairhurst, Huddersfield, 2, 9
Toby Garrett, Crosland Heath, 1, 8
Graham McLean, Meltham, 2, 7
Andy Wilford, Huddersfield, 4, 7
Jared Ellison, Huddersfield, 2, 7
Sam Bridges, Halifax West End, 1, 4
Mathew Colcombe, Longley Park, 1, 1
Adam Cryer, Woodsome Hall, 1, 1
Mark Hepworth, Dewsbury District, 1, 1

Andy racks up number 19!

On Sunday 36 of the 'better' golfers at Bradley Hall took part in the Scratch Cup/Single Figure Golfer competition played over 36 holes on a warm but very windy day.

Play began at 8am for the first round and players were relieved to even reach the first fairway such was the strength of the wind and the early pace for the Scratch Cup was not surprisingly set by Andy Whitworth (+1) who walked off the 18th green with a gross 73 which proved impossible to better but brave attempts were made by Andy Hare (3), Steve Sandie (5) and Bruce Bain (8) all two shots back.

Needless to say the early pace setter for the Single Figure Golfer was Bruce Bain with his nett 67 and being the only competitor in the entire field to get under the course par of 70. In second place at the half way stage was Steve Sandie with a nett 70 and 72's from Peter Mason, Andy Hare, Andy Appleyard and Dan Dennett.

After lunch, the second round was played with the wind still blowing down the course but not to the extent of the morning. This did not however reduce the C.S.S. of 71 from the morning round.

In the Scratch Cup, Andy Whitworth completed his round with a gross 75 and had a nervous wait to see if his total gross of 148 could be beaten. Several put in a good effort, none less so than the Captain, David Whitaker (4) with a gross 74 and Clive McFadzean with his 71, the latter however being out of the race as in his morning round he took seventeen more strokes!

So the Scratch Cup went to Andy Whitworth for the 19th time since his first win in 1984.

The Single Figure Golfer title proved to be some consolation for the Captain as he claimed the trophy with his 36 hole nett score of 142 and reclaiming a Cup which he had previously won as a young man in 1981 and 1983.

Simon Rome, Steve Sandie and Bruce Bain all closed with nett scores of 144.
Leading Scores

SCRATCH CUP
A.R.Whitworth 73 + 75 = 148
D.A.Whitaker 76 + 74 = 150
A.P.C.Hare 75 + 77 = 152
S.Sandie 75 + 79 = 154
C.Mather 80 + 75 = 155
M.Cockcroft 81 + 75 = 156
S.Rome 80 + 76 = 156
I.Hallett 79 + 77 = 156

SINGLE FIGURE GOLFER
D.A.Whitaker 72 + 70 = 142
S.Rome 74 + 70 = 144
S.Sandie 70 + 74 = 144
R.B.Bain 67 + 77 = 144
P.J.Mason 72 + 74 = 146
A.P.C.Hare 72 + 74 = 146
J.R.Gittins 78 + 69 = 147
C.Mather 76 + 71 = 147

Yorkshire IDU Junior Club Team Championship

The side representing the HHDUGC Junior team in the Yorkshire IDU Junior Club Team Championship at Brough Golf Club finished 4th.

Represented by Huddersfield Golf Club and with the best two Stableford scores to count Ryan Joyce and Michael Major's scores produced a total of 62 points, just eight points behind the winners, East Riding (Hull GC).

HHDUGC (Huddersfield GC) scores:
Ryan Joyce 3hcp = 28
Michael Major 8hcp = 34
Nicholas Taylor 17hcp = 19

Result:
1st: Hull (E.Riding) = 70pts
2nd: York (York) = 70pts
3rd: Bingley St Ives (Bradford) = 62pts
4th: Huddersfield (Hal-Hudd) = 62pts
5th: Rudding Park (Harrogate) = 60pts
6th: Cookridge Hall (Leeds) = 58pts
7th: Middlesbrough Munc (Teesside) = 57pts
8th: Hallamshire (Sheffield) = 55pts

Par: 68
S.S.S. 69
C.S.S. 71 (33pts)

ELLAND CENTENARY CHAMPIONS

Sunday 4th July was the culmination of five years hard work, by a committee of dedicated club members.

Elland Golf Club has been a haven for golfers for One Hundred Years; this was celebrated by those attending the Prize Presentation for the Centenary Champions.

Players had up to 8 competitions to play, in which points were awarded according to position gained. An individual’s score was reached by totalling the best 5, out of the 8.

The results came to a nail biting finish as the last competition was a Texas Scramble only the day before.

LADIES CHAMPION:
Mary Mellor 171 points
2nd: Sue Duckworth 169 points
3rd Eileen Kenny 168 points

MENS CHAMPION:
Reece Wilby 160 points
2nd Chris Walton 150 points
3rd Ian Rushton 145 points

The photograph shows, from left; Captain David Nicholson, Men’s Champion Reece Wilby, Lady Champion Mary Mellor and Lady Captain Carole Wood.

Seniors Results and Tables Update

Results of matches played on the 9th July in the Lawrence Batley Seniors League.

Section A
Elland 4 Oldham 4
Ryburn 6 Woodsome Hall 2
South Bradford 6 Outlane 2
South Leeds 4 Huddersfield 4

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

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

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


League Tables as at the 10th July in the Lawrence Batley Seniors League.

SECTION ‘A’ PLD. PTS.
HUDDERSFIELD 11, 55
SOUTH LEEDS 10, 49
WOODSOME HALL 11, 49
OLDHAM 10, 45
RYBURN 11, 38
OUTLANE 11, 37
SOUTH BRADFORD 10, 34
ELLAND 10, 29

SECTION ‘B’
SILKSTONE 11, 64
BRANSHAW 11, 60
WERNETH 11, 44
WEST BRADFORD 11, 41
BRADLEY PARK 11, 41
CROW NEST PARK 11, 38
MARSDEN 11, 34
BRADFORD MOOR 11 30

SECTION ‘C’
SADDLEWORTH 11, 59
BLACKLEY 11, 55
HEBDEN BRIDGE 11, 51
BRADLEY HALL 11, 42
WORTLEY 11, 39
CROSLAND HEATH 11, 38
HANGING HEATON 11, 35
MELTHAM 11, 33

SECTION ‘D’
LOW LAITHES 11, 61
LIGHTCLIFFE 11, 48
DEWSBURY 11, 46
HALIFAX 11, 43
WEST END 11, 41
CALVERLEY 11, 39
TODMORDEN 11, 38
QUEENSBURY 11, 36

PROFESSIONAL SNOOKER PLAYER ROBERT ARMITAGE POCKETS THE PRIZE

Professional snooker player Robert Armitage got the breaks with a different kind of white ball when he won the Presidents Prize at Outlane Golf Club with a 61 nett from Dennis Pearcey who was also in the Second division category.

With another three players on a 63 nett score it was a countback to determine the placings.

Jarrad Hazelden won the best gross but Junior player Bryn Jenkinson would also have equalled him but had to play in the Junior Stableford competition, however, he reduced his handicap once again with a splendid round.

Division 1:
Neil Morison - 77 (14) = 63 nett
Gary Atkin - 75 (12) = 63 nett
Stephen Osborne - 75 (9) = 66 nett

Division 2:
Robert Armitage - 81 (20) = 61 nett
Dennis Pearcey - 81 (19) = 62 nett
Doug Smith - 89 (26) = 63 nett

Juniors Prize -(Stableford)
Bryn Jenkinson = 42 points
Elliott Wilson = 40 points
Mark Saville =3 5 points

Junior 36 handicap prize - Edward Newman = 24 points

Nearest The Pin in 1 at 16th hole - David Petts
Nearest The Pin in Two at 17th hole - Kevin McGrath
Nearest The Pin in Three at 18th hole - Paul Walker

Best Gross - Jarrad Hazelden = 70

Garnett Tops Leaderboard Again

On a warm but very windy day, 153 golfers took part in the Summer Stableford at Bradley Hall Golf Club on Saturday.

With virtually no rain for the past few weeks, some of the usually green Bradley Hall fairways are showing signs of the drought with their biscuit colour and consequently many of the competitors found shots running into trouble particularly when playing down wind. However this did not detract from some excellent scores being returned.

Not for the first time this season, Andy Garnett finished at the head of the leader board with his total of 40 points, edging out Paul Firth and Kevin Gibson on back nine countbacks. Amongst the other challengers in Division 1, was 15 year old Liam Tarandij, playing in his first adult competition and certainly not being overawed in accumulating 36 stableford points.

In Division 2, another 40 points from Kevin Barker was sufficient to 'take the money' and in so doing returning him to the 'Tigers' he was however closely challenged by David Brown and Past Captain and Past President, Brian Worsman both with 39 points, a remarkable achievement bearing in mind the health issues Brian has had to overcome in recent years.

Leading scores
Div 1
A.Garnett (12) 40 points
P.Firth (9) 40
K.Gibson (13) 40
N.Dare (13) 39
R.Dubaj (11) 38
G.Dutton (15) 38
W.Williams (10) 38
D.Roebuck (12) 37
M.J.Taylor (13) 37
N.Stevens (11) 37
N.Lansdell (15) 36
L.Tarandij (15) 36
D.Wadcock (15) 36

Div 2
K.Barker (17) 40
D.Brown (17) 39
B.Worsman (17) 39
D.Whalley (20) 38
K.Ogden (22) 37
R.Goldstein (19) 37

Multiple Holes in One!

Dewsbury District members Dave Wigfield and Garry Wilkinson are today both celebrating Holes in One on the same hole within an hour of each other whilst playing in the July Midweek Medal Competition at Dewsbury District Golf Club.

Wigfield holed out on the 9th hole only to be followed an hour later by Wilkinson.

Dave used a 7 iron and it is his second ace, his first coming many years ago on the 6th hole, also at Dewsbury. His playing partner, Michael Hampson managed a birdie 2 but lost the honour on the next tee!

Less than an hour later Garry holed out with his tee shot, this time using a 5 iron. It was also Garry's second ace his first also coming a few years ago on 2A at Dewsbury.

Club Manager Mick Thorpe said, "I don't know what the chances of 2 holes in one on the same hole within an hour of each other are, but it's QUITE REMARKABLE"

Willow Valley Special Offers

Special Green-fee rates to celebrate the Scottish and British Open Golf Championship weekends!

Willow Valley have reduced their green-fees to only £10 per person on the Pine Valley course and to only £18 on their Willow Valley course from 4.00pm on Sat 10th, Sun 11th, Sat 17th & Sun 18th July.

Book online and use promotion code:OPEN or call the booking desk on: 01274 878624. More information about the golf courses can be found on our website at www.wvgc.co.uk

Trophy Supplier to the Yorkshire Matchplay

Sheffield Golf Trophies is the Yorkshire Matchplay Trophy Supplier.

Sheffield Golf Trophies have been announced as the company that will supply the trophies for the inaugural Yorkshire Matchplay Golf Championship.

Supplying golf clubs across the UK, with trophies and awards since 1995, the Sheffield based company have been commissioned to supply a magnificent Laurel Wreath Cup for the Individual Champion whilst the winners in the Pairs tournament will be competing for a splendid trophy known as the Wentworth Cup.

The Tenby Laurel Wreath Cup (left) stands at an impressive 18” in height and has a double-base with cleft like spiral bands. Valued at over £1,000 the hand-made silver trophy, crafted in Britain, is hand-chased with intricate detail and has a luxury mahogany plinth.

Meanwhile the substantial Wentworth Cup (below) is a large trophy of similar value with a contemporary design providing a highly polished silver-plated finish. The 15” masterpiece also sits upon a desirable mahogany base.

The trophies will be presented at the conclusion of the Grand Final at Alwoodley on September 16th 2010. The winners of the respective competitions will retain the trophy for one year. Winners will be given a golfing figure memento to keep, also provided by Sheffield Golf Trophies.

Tournament Director of the Yorkshire Matchplay and member of Dewsbury Golf Club, Edward Battye, said, “I am delighted that Sheffield Golf Trophies have come on board as our trophy and memento supplier. They have a fabulous reputation throughout the country as a supplier of awards and trophies to golf clubs and the fact that they are based in Yorkshire makes it even more special.”

Sheffield Golf Trophies (www.golftrophies.org.uk) have provided a point of contact for years to local craftsmen who produce the most prestigious sports awards in the world.

Time served engravers will turn any of the special awards into a personalised mark of achievement.

Owner of Sheffield Golf Trophies, Mike Beaumont, said, “We are very proud to be supplying the Yorkshire Matchplay with the trophies and mementos for this exciting new knockout competition. I have no doubt that the winners will be very pleased with the quality of the trophies and they will stand the test of time for future champions.”

He added, “ We already supply a number of golf club secretaries in Yorkshire with awards for their annual presentation evenings so hopefully this goes even further to strengthening our bond with golf in Yorkshire.”

The Yorkshire Matchplay has now reached the third round stage as competitors throughout the county battle it out to win their region (North, East, South and West) and gain a place in the Grand Final at The Alwoodley Golf Club in September.

Union Team for Bingley Match

The HHDUGC team to play the Bradford Union at Bingley St. Ives on Sunday is:

Aaron Schnacke, Huddersfield
Andy Shaw, Huddersfield
Brad Tupman, Huddersfield
Jared Ellison, Huddersfield
Andy Wilford, Huddersfield
Iain Powell, Hebden Bridge
Jamie Bower, Meltham
Ben Adamson, Crow Nest Park
Dave Stafford, Halifax West End
Mark Birkett, Halifax
Ben Crowther, Dewsbury District
Mark Hepworth, Dewsbury District

Toby Garrett is unavailable and Tom Goodair is injured.

Eric is Seniors Champ

The Halifax, Huddersfield & District Union Senior Champion for 2010 is Eric Lord of Huddersfield Golf Club.

Lord posted a round of 73 at Elland Golf Club on Tuesday 29th June to claim the title by two strokes from 2008 winner Richard Loddick.

The Huddersfield Team of Lord, Loddick and G A Smith were presented with the G Horrocks Taylor Senior Team Trophy, that they have made their own since the trophy was conceived in 2006.

The above image shows from left; Elland Captain D Nicholson, E. Lord Huddersfield Golf Club, John Lawrence HHDU Hon Sec and the organser of the championship and HHDU President Geoff Ralph.


Gross Scores - CSS: Home: 68 Away: 68
1. E Lord 5 Huddersfield 73
2. R Loddick 5 Huddersfield 75
3. D C Peel 7 Halifax 76
4. G A Smith 6 Huddersfield 77
5. R Williams 6 Woodsome Hall 77
6. A Calvert 8 West End (Halifax) 78
7. John Cocking 10 Marsden 78
8. M Anderton 9 Lightcliffe 78
9. D Barnett 6 Huddersfield 78
10. D B Harris 10 Queensbury 78
11. Bob Ward 7 Elland 78
12. M Binns 10 Meltham 79
13. J D Oxley 4 Huddersfield 79
14. D A Gordon 8 Huddersfield 79
15. G Horrocks-Taylor 11 Halifax 80
16. G C Woodhead 10 Huddersfield 80
17. D Thornborrow 5 Huddersfield 80
18. J McKie 12 Woodsome Hall 80
19. J R Mallinson 14 Elland 81
20. G Ralph 9 Queensbury 81
21. E Roebuck 13 Huddersfield 81
22. D Balderstone 5 Huddersfield 81
23. J Scalley 11 Queensbury 81
24. A Gerrard 7 Halifax 81
25. S Tomlinson 8 Halifax 81
26. G Blakeley 10 Woodsome Hall 82
27. K Mager 12 Elland 82
28. D Hughes 9 Huddersfield 82
29. P Coughlin 9 Bradley Park 82
30. S Whiteley 12 Meltham 82
31. J Dyson 13 Elland 82
32. D Sills 9 Queensbury 83
33. F Ibberson 9 Bradley Park 83
34. A Paul 6 Huddersfield 84
35. G Gerrard 9 Halifax 84
36. D T Ashton 8 Huddersfield 84
37. A Humphries 12 Huddersfield 84
38. S R Myers 10 Woodsome Hall 85
39. K Waddington 18 Bradley Park 85
40. A Blackburn 9 Elland 86
41. P J Thompson 16 Elland 86
42. D J Garner 14 Elland 86
43. J Thewlis 14 Meltham 86
44. G Howe 14 Woodsome Hall 87
45. R H Poole 11 Crosland Heath 87
46. T Bower 15 Elland 87
47. T Webb 15 Outlane 88
48. A S Guest 17 Woodsome Hall 89
49. D Clark 15 Outlane 89
50. C Richold 28 Willow Valley 90
51. G Firth 13 Elland 94
52. H Haworth 17 Meltham 94
53. D Broadbent 19 Bradley Park 95
54. B Isles 21 Bradley Park 95
55. J Ward 17 Meltham 95
56. M Hirst 15 Willow Valley 97
57. R Beaumont 19 Outlane 97
58. M L Cassidy 24 Willow Valley 99
59. R Pearson 15 Bradley Park 99
60. R Jowett 23 Halifax N/R
61. Chris Mear 2 Meltham N/R
62. G Dobby 6 Halifax D/Q
63. K Swallow 18 Willow Valley D/Q

Bower Wins Junior Strokeplay

Meltham's Jamie Bower won the 'Cartridge World' HHDUGC Junior Strokeplay Championship at Halifax Bradley Hall Golf Club on Sunday July 4th.

The Lightcliffe Tankard was presented to Bower after a 73 gross on a countback from Ethan Shaw of Marsden Golf Club.

The Lightcliffe Trophy was presented to Lewis Collier (Crosland Heath Golf Club) with a nett 68 on a countback from Liam Parfitt of Saddleworth Golf Club.

Details of the Matchplay Draw can also be found below, Bower is not available for the Matchplay stages.

Gross Scores - CSS: Home: 71 Away: 71
1. [###] Jamie Bower 0 Meltham 73
2. [ 1] Ethan Shaw 4 Marsden 73
3. [ 2] Lewis Collier 7 Crosland Heath 75
4. [ 3] Tom Williams 5 Lightcliffe 76
5. [ 4] Micholas Marsh 3 Lightcliffe 76
6. [ 5] Tom Goodaire 2 Woodsome Hall 78
7. [ 6] Luke Edmonds 4 Meltham 78
8. [ 7] Michael Major 8 Huddersfield 80
9. [ 8] Andy Hare 3 Halifax Bradley Hall 81
10. [ 9] Bradley Hardcastle 5 West End (Halifax) 82
11. [ 10] Tim Johnson 9 Elland 82
12. [ 11] Tom Calvert 3 Willow Valley 82
13. [ 12] Josh McAspurn 14 Marsden 83
14. [ 13] Luke Pilkington 4 Crosland Heath 83
15. [ 14] Liam Parfitt 15 Saddleworth 83
16. [ 15] George Bamford 4 Hebden Bridge 83
17. [ 16] Josh Bailes 6 Halifax Bradley Hall 84
18. [ 17] Jamie Smith 4 Halifax 84
19. [ 18] Bryn Jenkinson 8 Outlane 85
20. [ 19] Reece Wilby 5 Elland 85
21. [ 20] Sam Lyness 16 Saddleworth 86
22. [ 21] Corey Avison 10 Marsden 86
23. [ 22] Liam Dean 12 Halifax 86
24. [ 23] Tom Brooke 17 Elland 87
25. [ 24] Jack Woodhead 5 Crosland Heath 87
26. [ 25] Oliver Davidson 7 Halifax 87
27. [ 26] Robbie Farrimond 16 Woodsome Hall 87
28. [ 27] Anthony Greenwood 10 Elland 88
29. [ 28] Danny Lyness 11 Saddleworth 88
30. [ 29] Michael Thomas 16 Outlane 88
31. [ 30] Lewis Hill 12 Meltham 88
32. [ 31] Connah Judson 11 Halifax 89
33. [ 32] Doug Hill 13 Meltham 89
34. [ 33] Marcus Peel 7 Lightcliffe 90
35. [ 34] Jack Regan 18 Lightcliffe 91
36. [ 35] Joe Senior 10 Longley Park 92
37. [ 36] Charlie Jeffrie 16 Lightcliffe 92
38. [###] Tom Wimpenny 20 Outlane 94
39. [ 37] Nathan Wormald 17 Longley Park 95
40. [ 38] Thomas Pinder 17 Willow Valley 101
41. [ 39] Thomas Hunt 14 Meltham N/R
42. [ 40] Oliver Shaw 10 Crosland Heath N/R
43. [ 41] Joseph Blackwell 20 Outlane N/R
44. [ 42] Ben Fox 7 Elland N/R
45. [ 43] Will Tolley 15 Castlefields N/R
46. [ 44] Adam Colcombe 7 Longley Park N/R
47. [ 45] Scott Gledhill 19 Longley Park N/R
48. [ 46] Alex Bottomley 18 Castlefields N/R
49. [ 47] Alistair Howarth 11 Woodsome Hall N/R
50. [ 48] Ryan Blackburn 13 Woodsome Hall N/R
51. [ 49] Josh Netherwood 14 Woodsome Hall D/Q


Junior Match Play Championship
To be played at Elland & Hanging Heaton Golf Clubs on the 12th July 2010

1. 5.15pm: Ethan Shaw - Marsden vs Andy Hare - Bradley Hall at Elland
2. 5.15pm: Micholas Marsh - Lightcliffe vs Tom Goodaire - Woodsome Hall at Hanging Heaton
3. 5.25pm: Lewis Collier - Crosland Heath vs Michael Major - Huddersfield at Hanging Heaton
4. 5.25pm: Tom Williams - Lightcliffe vs Luke Edmonds – Meltham at Elland

Seniors Scores

Results of matches played on July 2nd in the Lawrence Batley Seniors League.

Section A
Oldham 8 Ryburn 0
Outlane 5 South Leeds 3

Section B
Bradley Park 4 West Bradford 4
Branshaw 6 Marsden 2
Silkstone 5 Bradford Moor 3
Werneth 4 Crow Nest Park 4

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

Section D
Low Laithes 8 Lightcliffe 0
West End 8 Dewsbury 0

New Yorkshire Golf Tour

The 2010 Yorkshire Golf Tour is a series of Individual Strokeplay competitions due to be held later this year.

Four events will be held at Sand Moor, Knaresborough, The KP Club and Moortown golf clubs. Entry-fees offer superb value for money and there will be various prizes up for grabs on the day.

Events are open to male golfers with a maximum handicap of 18 (higher handicaps may enter but must play off 18). There will be nett and gross prizes on the day plus nearest-the-pin and longest drive competitions. A two's sweep will also be run on the day.

The dates, venues and cost of entry for each competition can be seen here with the first event at Sand Moor just under a month away!

There will also be an order of merit where golfers collect points in each event culminating in the season-ending tournament at Moortown, a Ryder Cup venue, where golfers will go out in reverse order.

Greenkeeper Alan Claims Captain's Prize

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

Elland Ladies June Results Sheet

CENTENARY FOURSOMES
1ST A. Bird & J. Garside 39pts
2nd K. Ford & S. Duckworth 38pts
3rd K. Gledhill & J. Stanger 34pts

CENTENARY ELM
Winner J. Garside 100-26=74
R.Up O. Hornby 94-20=74

MR CAPTAIN’S MEDAL
Best Nett J. Evans 84-16=68
2nd Nett T. Ward 88-19=69
Best Gross L. Gul 89

G F CASSON BOWL
Winner B. Brook 107-29=68
R.Up M. Mellor 88-19=69

LADY CAPTAIN’S DAY 1 & 2
Lady Captains Prize E. Kenny 63 + 68
Best Nett Day 1 M. Fielding 65
Best Nett Day 2 S. Firth 68
2nd Nett M. Mellor 66 + 68
Best Gross A. Bird 85 + 95

AUDREY DRAKE
Winner M. Mellor 36pts
R.Up S. Ingham Smith 35pts

TEAM MATCHES
Elland ‘B’ 4½, Cookridge Hall 2½
Rawdon 5, Elland ‘A’ 2

Chris Fires New Course Record at Hull

Chris Hanson posted his lowest ever competitive total when he fired a faultless seven-under par 63 at a breezy Hull Golf Club yesterday.

His seven-under par tally was not only good enough to take the £800 first prize in the Yorkshire PGA sanctioned Pro-Am, but it also marked a new course record for the Kirk Ella course.

It was win number nine of the season for the Woodsome Hall based golfer (pictured) and whilst he has shot 8-under the card twice before both of those came at par 72 courses.

A birdie on the opening par five set the tone and when he holed from ten and fifteen feet respectively on holes two and four the EuroPro tour player was up and running. He rued missed opportunities to get further under par at the fifth and sixth but bounced straight back on the next to get to four-under.

An impressive sand-save at the par three eight, where he came up short, kept the momentum going and allowed him to turn at five-under following an accurate approach to within a few feet of the pin on the testing ninth.

He narrowly missed a birdie on the tenth before being rewarded on the 11th where he attacked the pin and notched his sixth red number of the day. A slight misjudgement on his approach, followed by poor chip, at the par-five 12th cost him a chance of notching another birdie (although his long range effort lipped the hole) before another outside chance went begging on the short 13th.

Excellent par saves on the next three holes, twice from sand, kept his card ticking over before a good drive and iron shot to the 17th set up birdie number seven. And it could have been eight on the last when his 20 foot putt just slipped passed the edge of the hole. However, in the end it was sufficient to win by one stroke from Hornsea's Steve Uzzell.

Despite the eight previous professional victories during 2010 Hanson admitted he had not been 100% happy with his game recently, culminating in a disqualification at Pannal Golf Club during regional Open qualifying (where he signed for a wrong score) but over the past couple of weeks he has committed himself to enjoying his golf more and is now starting to see the benefit.

The win came just a day before his newly designed website launched - www.chrishansongolf.com - where golfers can keep tabs on his progress. They can also read his tweets on Twitter by following him at @Hansonprogolf

Leading Scores:
63 C Hanson, Woodsome Hall
64 S Uzzell, Hornsea
66 A Rossington, P Cowen Academy
66 H Matharu, Cookridge Hall
67 G Davies, Abbeydale
67 G Townhill, Brough
68 N Ludwell, Selby
68 M Ingham, Cleckheaton
69 N Cheetham, Dore & Totley
69 A Wainwright, Mid Yorkshire
69 J Wells, Cherry Burton
69 S Appleton, Boothferry
69 D Mansell, Wakefield
69 L Jardine, Doncaster Golf Range
69 F Kelley, Malton & Norton
69 C Fricker, Styrrup Hall
69 D Jagger, Hull

NEW COURSE RECORD AT CROW NEST PRO-AM

What a day! Last Friday saw the arrival of the Yorkshire PGA who ran the annual Pro Am at Crow Nest Park Golf Club and also a new professional course record of 64.

Professional golfers from across Yorkshire gathered in super weather at the Hove Edge course and they were not disappointed with the conditions, as almost everyone complimented the course and the greens as they finished their rounds.

The event attracted 24 teams of three amateurs and one professional, with a prize fund totalling just over £3,000 being up for grabs for the pro golfers. The professional who claimed the first prize and the new course record was Adrian Ambler from Moor Allerton with a sizzling 64.

The team event was won by a team made up of Professional Dave Mansell (Wakefield GC) and Crow Nest Park members Dave May, Danny Lax & Ben Adamson who shot a total of 15 under par for the 2 to score, 4 man team event.

Jimmy Pape, of the Yorkshire PGA stated that he thought the course had been presented in a super condition and that the members should feel privileged to play on a course which was maintained to such a high standard.

The event had been organised by club member Steve Yendley ,the Club`s current Rabbit Vice Captain. His company. Biosonics were the main sponsors, and he had also secured a number of other key sponsors to ensure that the event retained its status as one of the Yorkshire PGA`s flagship events. The other main sponsors were Datalex Services Ltd (incorp Solarflex), Go-Dutch Catering Co Ltd, Diamond Golf Studio & QED.

The days events were rounded off with a hot buffet during the evening and a tremendous singing performance by local duo Fifth Avenue.

If anyone is interested in organising a tremendous day for clients or staff by putting in a team for this event next year then please contact either Steve Yendley on Tel 07831692188 or Les Holmes on 07873267665.

The photo shows the amateur winners with their prizes, L to R - Ben Adamson, Danny Lax & Dave May.

Goody Goody Gumdrops

June 13th was a beautiful sunny day when 79 players made up the field for the Rabbit’s Rosebowl stroke play competition at Elland Golf Club.

47 Rabbits were supported by 32 Tigers, all trying to earn points towards the Centenary Champion Trophy.

The Rosebowl was won by David Goody, with a nett 61. David was very happy to be the winner, however, he said, “I could have done better.” But David, a win is a win!

The Tiger prize was collected by Chris Walton who had a gross 65 / nett 60 on the day.

The competition was clearly a “Davids’” day - all of whom reduced their handicap:
David Goody 61
David Mitchell 63
David Thwaite 64

Tiger Prize:
Chris Walton 60
Rocky Challoner 62
Reece Wilby 63

Pictured is David Goody.

IT`S A FAMILY AFFAIR

Last Saturday under a blazing sun saw Amanda Mowl host her Lady Captain's Day event at Crow Nest Park GC. Over 100 players took part in a number of competitions both on the day and during competitions the previous week.

After the competitors had finished their rounds they were provided either a bottle of beer or a pims. Both went down a treat given the sweltering conditions.

During the evening over 100 members and guests turned up to enjoy the evening entertainment of a Disco and a Barbecue which took place after the presentation. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Junior Lady Captains Day prize which was won by Madam Lady Captains son Harry Mowl. The biggest applause of the evening was given to this promising young golfer. The Lady Captain was extremely proud of his acheivement.

The Lady Captains Day Cup was won by Carol Hampson. The Past Lady Captains Competition was won by Pam Hollingworth.

The photo attached shows the ladies Section during the day before playing.