Saturday saw the first qualifying round of the Waller Cup at a sunny and warm Bradley Hall.
Two qualifying rounds are played in successive weeks and the first four best nett scores in each division (0-15 and 16-28) progress to a matchplay knockout over the season to determine the ultimate winners.
The strong winds from the past few days had reduced considerably but with the course playing its full length and the greens being quite slick but true, the C.S.S. increased to 71.
In Division 1, Scratch Team member Andy Appleyard (5) shot a level gross score of 70 (65 nett) to easily claim the first of the qualifying slots. In second place was Simon Rome (7), a relatively new member to the Club with a nett 67, just edging out John M.Taylor (13) on a better back nine. Ian Ambler (13) made sure of the final slot with the best of the 68's which were recorded by head greenkeeper, Alan Court (9), Mark Calligan (10), David Ellis (6) and Adam Pearson (10).
In Division 2, a long time member of the Club and 'senior citizen' Rodney Atkinson (17) had two shots to spare with his nett 66 and in so doing moved back into the 'tigers' ranks along with former Huddersfield League cricketer, Ian Roebuck (16) with his nett 68.
Brian Hadcroft (17), a former winner of the competition and Sean Lang (16) also go into the matchplay draw.
A very encouraging total of 160 members participated in the competition, reflecting the current enthusiasm that the club is now enjoying. The second qualifying round is due to be played next Saturday (weather permitting!!!)
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