Home joy for Crosland Heath duo

Alliance Winners

It was a relief to find the snow had cleared and the mist lifted just before the start of what turned out to be a generally fine and still day for the latest HHDGA Winter Alliance event at Crosland Heath Golf Club yesterday.

Performance of the day must go to Adam Walker (Longley Park) playing off three who shot a back nine gross score of 30 which included six birdies. With partner Steve Pickup of Castlefields (15) they held the clubhouse lead with 44 points for three hours until the very last grouping produced a winning 45.

Darren Arber

The winning Am-Am pair was Mick Connolly (14) and John Wodsworth (8) (pictured left) of host club Crosland Heath producing a very consistent round with no dropped shots and only one gross birdie, a 4 at the par 5 13th.

Third place went to the Marsden pairing of Paul Saxon (6) and Pete Doolan (14) with 43 points. Only one gross eagle was recorded, by N. Sutton (7) of Outlane at the par 5 15th.

The Pro-Am section was just as closely contested with Rob Booth and Andy Hare (3) of West End coming out on top with a score of 41 points from Jamie Coverley and Gary Ward (8) of Bradley Park on 40 points and Chris Hanson and A Appleyard (5) of Woodsome Hall / Bradley Hall on 39.

Pro-Am:

R.Booth Pro, A.Hare 3, Bradley Hall 1 = 41

J.Coverley Pro, G.Ward 8, Bradley Park 1 = 40

T.Wild Pro, B.Martin 15, Bradley Park 3 = 39

C.Hanson Pro, A.Appleyard 5, Woodsome Hall/B.H = 39

R.Lambert Pro, P.Booth 8, Crosland Heath 2 = 38

G.Evans Pro, N.Day 6, Crow Nest Park 1 = 38

J.Pearcey Pro, G.Armstrong 13, Bradley Park 2 = 36

D.Arber Pro, A.Akesson 14, West End 1 = 35

J.Ambler Pro, M.Rattigan 10, Longley Park 1 = 35

Am-Am:

M.Connolly 14 J.Wadsworth 7 Crosland Heath 10 = 45

A.Walker 3 S.Pickup 15 Bradley Pk/Castlefields = 44

P.Saxon 6 P.Doolan 14 Marsden 2 = 43

R.Page 12 G.Speight 18 Crow Nest Park 2 = 42

B.Adamson 1 N.Stott 3 Crow Nest Park 3 = 41

R.Burgin 13 A.Wilson 12 Crosland Heath 1 = 41

R.A.Dyson 5 G.Procter 11 Crosland Heath 5 = 41

J.Cain 2 P.Delaney 6 Crosland Heath 11 = 41

M.Maude 14 R.Johnson 13 Meltham 1 = 40

R.T.Owen 13 M.Whittaker 7 Crosland Heath 3 = 40

M.Colley 6 J.Evans 6 Dewsbury 5 = 40

E.Casper 12 M.Walker 13 Outlane 3 39

D.Petts 12 A.Henderson 17 Outlane 5 39

M.Sykes 11 D.Mallinson 13 Marsden 3 39

M.Hampson 9 D.Wigfield 19 Dewsbury 6 39

D.Knapton 9 P.O'Flynn 13 Outlane 1 39

L.Senior 6 A.Wallis 10 Longley Park / C.H. 39

D.Williams 10 M.Bird 10 Bradley Hall 2 39

A.Meller 14 J.Smith 13 Outlane 2 39

G.Sykes 14 R.Gledhill 12 Crosland Heath 9 38

M.Dempsey 10 P.Newey 15 Ind Fixby 1 38

C.Hartley 20 P.M.Pitchforth 12 Bradley Hall 5 37

J.Horner 14 A.Curley 7 Dewsbury 4 37

G.Gower 13 A.Carvert 8 West End 4 37

A.Crum 2 J.Main 14 Dewsbury 2 37

D.Waters 12 P.Rufus 12 Dewsbury 6 37

J.Vickerman 8 M.Travis 6 Crosland Heath 4 37

P.Land 12 B.Askham 13 Crosland Heath 6 36

J.Beattie 12 A.McLaughlin 8 Bradley Pk/Woodsome 36

J.Ellis 17 R.Gibson 9 Crosland Heath 7 36

D.Clark 15 R.Beaumont 17 Outlane 6 36

N.Sutton 7 P.Renolds 11 Outlane 4 36

P.Lang 13 S.Dent 14 Dewsbury 1 35

P.Cox 7 N.Hughes 12 Halifax 1 35

A.Davison 7 R.Head 8 Bradley Park 5 35

D.Whitwam 5 E.Shaw 3 Marsden 1 35

G.McLeane 1 D.Hansom 6 Meltham 2 35

C.Hoesli 12 J.Collins 20 West End 6 35

R.Wimpenny 18 S.Whitham 20 Crosland Heath 8 34

C.Hoyle 12 K.Weatherill 9 Hebden Bridge 1 34

E.Battye Scr B.Crowther 2 Dewsbury 7 34

S.Newcombe 15 P.Newcome 14 Elland 1 33

M.O'Hara 9 B.Workman 15 Bradley Park 4 33

M.Appleyard 6 S.Hopkinson 7 Bradley Hall 3 33

M.Mayhill 20 T.Hellewell 20 Marsden 8 32

R.Haywood 19 A.Harper 19 Marsden 5 32

D.Whitham 17 C.Schofield 13 Marsden 7 32

D.Shufflebotham 10 K.Bruce 19 Marsden 3 32

M.Powell 15 T.Harrop 19 West End 2 32

M.Spink 3 J.Sykes 9 Castlefields 1 32

D.Senior 11 G.Bolton 17 Hebden Bridge 2 31

B.Airey 16 T.Wormold 18 Bradley Hall 8 30

G.Shuttleworth 11 P.Toon 16 Bradley Hall 6 28

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.

St. Georges Day Pro-Am

Oulton Hall - venue for the St. Georges Day Pro-Am

Entries are now being accepted for the 2nd St. Georges Day Pro-Am at De Vere Oulton Hall Golf Club near Leeds.

The action-packed day will take place on Tuesday 19th April 2011 with a limited number of places available in an event that gives three amateurs the opportunity to play alongside a tour professional at the 5-star resort.

Organised by Seeitnowsports, a local sports event management company, the competition provides a full day of golf and entertainment. The day includes a golf psychology clinic provided by Ignite Sports as well as an excellent prize table and professionals fund.

Catering is provided throughout the day which includes brunch on arrival and a superb 4-course evening meal. And if that wasn't enough to tempt you then the free on-course refreshments provided by the seeitnowsports girl may just tip the balance!

Seeitnowsports

Entry is £295 for the trio of amateurs AND the professional plus there are preferential rates for those wishing to stay over at the luxurious Oulton Hall.
 

Places will be taken on a strict first-come, first-served basis. For more information contact Chris Hanson on 07739 004443 or via email at hansonprogolf@googlemail.com

Winner putts on the style with the number 23 to the fore

Kevin Sykes won the first medal of the season at Outlane Golf Club with a magnificent exhibition of putting when he registered a measly total of 23 putts in his winning round in the Division 1 category.

A first nine total of 23 points was matched on the back nine (23) to give him a 3 point winning margin in his amazing number 23 consistency. Kevin joked "It is probably 23 months since I won anything so the number 23 came in lucky today".

Keith Johnson came second with 43 points followed by Paul O'Hara (41) and Tim Brook with 40 points.

The Division 2 was won by Keith Oliver who just pipped David Brown with his better back nine after they both registered 45 points and another better back nine saw Ron Jarman getting the better of Kevin Slater who were also 3 points behind the winning total.

Division 1:

Kevin Sykes = 46 points

Keith Johnson = 43

Paul O,Hara = 41

Tim Brook = 40

Division 2:

Keith Oliver = 45 points

David Brown = 45

Ron Jarman = 42

Kevin Slater = 42

Golf Factor Returns to Yorkshire

THE GOLF FACTOR IS BACK IN YORKSHIRE AND THIS YEAR IT’S GOING TO BE EVEN BIGGER AND BETTER!

Following two tremendously successful years and having been rolled out across 4 counties, Golf Factor 2011 is re-launching this week in Yorkshire.

The Golf Factor is back for 2011

Golf Factor is a talent search for junior golfers which has become a well supported and established event over the last two years. Winners receive a fantastic package of golf support including equipment, swing and mind coaching provided by Direct Golf UK and John Letters Golf Academy.

This year organisers have added a new category – “Future Stars” for young people who are new to the game. James Beattie Junior Golf development Coordinator for John Letters Golf Academies said “We work in schools every day to introduce the game to school children so we came up with a skills test for new players to encourage entries from novices to experience a golf factor event”.

All junior golfers with a handicap can enter golf factor. Players must hit a variety of shots in front of a panel of expert judges whom score the candidates performance. Successful applicants progress through to a “boot camp” which is a more intensive set of skills test and the final is played on a golf course. All participants also receive a goody bag for entering.

Alex Robinson winner of Golf Factor 2010 knows the pressures of the competition and is to urging junior golfers to enter, “Golf Factor is the best thing I have ever done and the support I have received since winning the final has really improved my game. It’s great fun and a good test of your nerve under pressure!”

Golf Factor events are very much a fun, family occasion and trick show artist Rob Brown will be on hand demonstrating his amazing talent. This year the competition is being supported by the Chris Gill Junior Golf Foundation, a newly formed community interest company set up by John Letters Golf Academy founder John Andrew in memory of his good friend Chris Gill, who was a big supporter of junior golf in the North West.

Golf Factor entry forms are available online at www.johnletters.com or in Direct Golf UK stores or you can email golffactor@johnletters.com for an application form.

Event Details:

Stage One: 30th April & 1st May

Stage Two & Three: 14th May

Grand Final: 15th May

Closing date for applications: 31st March 2011

New forum for Yorkshire golfers

A brand new forum has been set up for golfers in Yorkshire to debate, discuss and exchange views about golf in the White Rose county.

The new Yorkshire Golf Forum

As it is the only golf dedicated forum in Yorkshire it is expected to prove popular with the start of the golf season fast approaching. 

Launched in late November last year, the forum is growing steadily with over 1,000 messages already posted, thanks to the contributions of the members from all corners of the county.

It can be viewed at: http://yorkshiregolf.proboards.com and is quick and easy to register.

The Yorkshire Golf website, designed to accompany the forum, is even newer having been published just two weeks ago. The site contains details about the vast majority of golf clubs in Yorkshire as well as containing a news section.

Halifax Huddersfield District Union of Golf Clubs Annual Dinner

Pictured at the Halifax Huddersfield District Union of Golf Clubs Annual Dinner are from the left Richard Kaye HHDU President Elect, Mr Jerrold T Whittam President of the Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs, Mr Geoff Ralph President of the Halifax Huddersfield District Union of Golf Clubs and Mr Ken McCoy Guest Speaker

Crosland Heath Start Times

Start times for the next HHDGA meeting at Crosland Heath Golf Club on Tuesday 22nd February can be seen below.

It has attracted a full field with a reserve list already in place. Competitors should check www.hhdga.org.uk for any last minute alterations.

07:30 J.Pearcey Pro G.Armstrong 13 Bradley Park 2
M.Sykes D.Mallinson Marsden 3

07:40 E.Casper M.Walker Outlane 3
N.Radcliffe L.Newson Marsden 4

07:50 R.T.Owen 13 M.Whittaker 7 Crosland Heath 3
R.Haywood S.Rothwell Marsden 5

08:00 S.Robinson 13 M.Russell 17 Crosland Heath 1
M.Colley Dewsbury 5

08:10 P.Land 12 B.Askham 13 Crosland Heath 6
D.Petts 12 A.Henderson 17 Outlane 5

08:20 P.Lang S.Dent Dewsbury 1
R.Wimpenny 18 S.Whitham 20 Crosand Heath 8

08:30 B.Airey 16 T.Wormold 18 Bradley Hall 8
M.Mayhill T.Hellewell Marsden 8

08:40 M.Hampson D.Wigfield Dewsbury 3
D.Shufflebotham K.Bruce Marsden 3

08:50 G.Gower A.Carvert West End 4
P.Saxon P.Doolan Marsden 2

09:00 D.Arber Pro A.Akesson 14 West End 1
J.Horner 13 A.Curley Dewsbury 4

09:10 J.Coverley Pro G.Ward 8 Bradley Park 1
P.Cox 7 N.Hughes Halifax 1

09:20 D.Whitwam E.Shaw Marsden 1
T.Hirst 13 M.Holdsworth 9 Bradley Hall 7

09:30 J.Ambler Pro M.Rattigan 10 Longley Park 1
D.Wickham C.Schofield Marsden 7

09:40 G.Sykes R.Gledhill Crosland Heath 9
M.O'Hara 9 B.Workman 15 Bradley Park 4

09:50 G.McLeane D.Hansom Meltham 2
O.Barstow 7 M.Hanson 12 Bradley Park 5

10:00 G.Evans Pro N.Day 6 Crow Nest Park 1
J.Beattie 12 A.McLaughlin Bradley Pk/Woodsome

10:10 C.Foster Pro S.Pickup 15 Bradley Pk/Castlefields
E.Battye Scr B.Crowther 2 Dewsbury 7

10:20 L.Senior 6 Longley Park 2
S.Hughes 8 L.Tootal 19 Todmorden 1

10:30 T.Wild Pro B.Martin 15 Bradley Park 3
C.Holmes 6 R.Johnson 13 Meltham 1

10:40 C.Hartley 20 T.M.Pitchforth Bradley Hall 5
S.Newcolmb Elland 1

10:50 A.Crum 2 J.Main 14 Dewsbury 2
R.A.Dyson 5 G.Procter Crosland Heath 5

11:00 D.Knapton 9 Outlane 1
G.Shuttleworth 11 A.Morrison 9 Bradley Hall 6

11:10 C.Hoyle 12 K.Weatherill 9 Hebden Bridge 1
C.Regan J.Regan West End 5

11:20 M.Appleyard 6 S.Hopkinson 7 Bradley Hall 3
C.Hanson Pro A.Appleyard 3 Woodsome Hall/B.H

11:30 R.Booth Pro A.Hare 3 Bradley Hall 1
B.Adamson 1 N.Stott 3 Crow Nest Park 3

11:40 R.Lambert Pro P.Booth Crosland Heath 2
C.McFadzen K.Aldridge Bradley Hall 4

11:50 M.Powell West End 2
T.Williams 13 R.Pearson 15 Bradley Park 6

12:00 M.Dempsey 10 P.Newey 15 Ind Fixby 1
D.Rawlingson F.Roby West End 3

12:10 M.Spink 3 J.Sykes 9 Castlefields 1
R.Page 12 G.Speight Crow Nest Park 2

12:20 D.Williams Bradley Hall 2
D.Waters P.Rufus Dewsbury 6

12:30 A.Meller 11 J.Smith 13 Outlane 2
C.Hoesli West End 6

12:40 J.Vickerman 8 P.Pither 10 Crosland Heath 4
D.Senior 11 G.Bolton Hebden Bridge

12:50 J.Ellis R.Gibson Crosland Heath 7
D.Clark R.Beaumont Outlane 6

13:00 M.Connolly J.Wadsworth 7 Crosland Heath 10
N.Sutton P.Renolds Outlane 4