Golfers up for the challenge

Excellent response to launch of new event

Club golfers throughout the North of England are proving that they are up for a challenge with places in the new Fixby Challenge at Huddersfield Golf Club on Friday 17th June being snapped up very quickly.

Almost 100 golfers have already signed-up for the 18 hole strokeplay tournament at the HHDUGC's top course and many more have expressed their interest in entering. The leading score on the day will qualify for a two-day, 72-hole competition at Alwoodley Golf Club in late-September - with food and accommodation included - plus there is a £200 voucher for the best gross score.

Dewsbury District member Edward Battye, who is organising the event as part of the Northern Matchplay Golf Championship, has been delighted with the initial response saying, "The number of entries has been really pleasing. I think the draw of the top prize has been appealing to many but also the fact that Fixby do not hold an individual open has also attracted a lot of players, especially those in the Huddersfield-Halifax area." He added, "We've got the course booked all day so can accommodate more players but I suspect it will become fully subscribed sooner rather than later."

The entry-fee (which includes soup & sandwiches) is already good value at £40 but anybody who gets their entry in before the 28th February will pay just £35. Download an entry-form.