Juniors to the Fore at Outlane

The Bank holiday medals proved very fruitful for three of the Outlane junior team who are showing great promise for the forthcoming season.

In the Monday Medal Division 1 category15 years old Michael Thomas produced a round which had no worse than a 5 on the card and came first with a 43 point total and he has now reduced his handicap a further 2 shots which suggests there is more to come.

In the Good Friday Medal 14 years old Tom Wimpenny also reduced his handicap by 2 shots with 42 points in the Division 2 category to finish an excellent second. Another of the junior team 14 years old Joe Blackwell had 38 points which also reduced his handicap 1 shot and so the junior section is looking rather rather rosy at the moment.

The Good Friday Medal winners Granville Jenkinson (Division 1 ) and Dennis Pearcey (Division 2 ) couldn't keep up their form in the Monday Medal and the former had 10 points less whist the latter had 17 points less which you can say they went from a Good Friday to a bad Monday . Barry Kaye won his first competition at Outlane with 44 points in the latter competition.

Regarding the juniors Bob Hazelden said, " After losing most of the junior team from last year with them being over age we thought we would be struggling this season as they are the youngest set of juniors we have had to compete in the league and with these 3 and another 13 years old coming through i am delighted with their progress so far and they have all come through David Chapmans Saturday morning junior clinic sessions."

GOOD FRIDAY MEDAL
Division 1
Granville Jenkinson = 41 points
Simon Senior= 41 points
David Berry = 40 points

Division 2
Dennis Pearcey = 46 points
Tom Wimpenny = 42 points
Vincento Sechi = 41 points

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY MEDAL
Division 1
Michael Thomas = 43 points
Frank Bellerby = 41 points
Steven Beeby = 40 points

Division 2
Barry Kaye = 44 points
Chris Booth = 44 points
Mick Wood = 43 points

The Fixby Challenge

Golfers have less than a week remaining to enter The Fixby Challenge at a reduced price.

The 18 hole individual strokeplay competition, where the winner qualifies for the two-day, 72-hole grand final of the Northern Matchplay Golf Championship at The Alwoodley Golf Club, will take place on Friday 17th June.

The entry-fee (including a soup & sandwich lunch) has an entry-fee of £40 but those who lodge their entry before the 30th April can enter for just £35 or as a group of three for £99.

An entry-form can be found here.

Seniors Results

Results of matches played April 22nd 2011 in the Lawrence Batley Seniors League are as follows.

Section A
CALVERLEY 4 v CROSLAND HEATH 4
HUDDERSFIELD 4 v LOW LAITHES 4
CROW NEST PARK 3 v HEBDEN BRIDGE 5
RYBURN 6 v BRANSHAW 2

Section B
BRADLEY HALL 2 v BRADLEY PARK 6
LIGHTCLIFFE 4 v SOUTH BRADFORD 4
ELLAND 3 v HALIFAX 5
WERNETH 3 v BLACKLEY 5

Section C
QUEENSBURY 7 v OUTLANE 1
TODMORDEN 4 v WEST BRADFORD 4
WORTLEY 4 v MARSDEN 4

Section D
MELTHAM 8 v DEWSBURY 0
SILKSTONE 4 v WEST END 4
WOODSOME HALL 4 v BRADFORDMOOR 4

High turn-out for Pro's Medal at Bradley Hall

With the qualifying rounds of the Waller Cup having been completed without any rain interruptions, a 'free' Saturday provided an opportunity for the professional at Bradley Hall, Peter Wood, to run a 'Profesionals Medal'.

Even though it was Easter Saturday, the interest from the members was such that an almost full field participated.

A light breeze provided an ideal opportunity for players to reduce their handicaps and this was reflected in 18 scores being under the standard scratch of 70. With a nett score of 61, the clear leader was Jamie Hellawell (17), who, after two seasons of struggling with his game, finally put every aspect together to leave him 4 strokes clear.

In second place was Tony Morrison (10), with the best gross of 75 and the best of the nett 65's, and another golfer who saw a welcome return to form and edging out Mark Leonard (12) and David Tomlinson (15) with the same score.

Leading scores:

J.Hellawell 78 - 17 = 61

A.Morrison 75 - 10 = 65

M.Leonard 77 - 12 = 65

D.Tomlinson 80 - 15 = 65

M.Hallett 81 - 15 = 66

R.Pursell 79 - 12 = 67

B.Crowther 80 - 13 = 67

D.Pryor 84 - 17 = 67

S.Crossley 84 - 16 = 68

E.Howker 82 - 14 = 68

P.Dunn 88 - 20 = 68

A.Heywood 80 - 12 = 68

G.Shuttleworth 79 - 11 = 68

S.Bradley 76 - 7 = 69

P.Elsworth 86 - 17 = 69

I.Booth 85 - 16 = 69

B.Worsman 83 - 16 = 69

G.Clow 83 - 14 = 69

Last years winners scramble to remarkable victory

The Annual Texas Scramble at Outlane produced an astonishing result with 6 teams on a 56 score but a .1 decimal point enabled last years winners to make their point and scramble to a win which had significant statistics from the first two teams. 

Neil, Nick, Jarrad & Paul

The winning team of Neil Hughes, Nick Sutton, Jarrad Hazelden and Paul Walker had a bogey free round and even had a gross three on the 500 yards par five 18th hole which gave them a 56.3 nett score. They were also the lowest handicapped team and only 3.7 came off their gross score which was quite an achievement as their 11 under gross par showed. 

The remaining five teams on a 56 score saw 3 teams on 56.4 followed by 56.5 and 56.6. Granville and Bryn Jenkinson, Peter Lawrence Brown and Gary Senior who finished second were one hole away from a bogey free round and their five on the second hole cost them dearly as they would have won with a par but won the count back with another near perfect round.

The course was in magnificent condition and with the Sunday weather it made for a day when scoring was also something special.

Hanson continues good form

Chris Hanson continued his good season with a win in the Yorkshire PGA Links Challenge at Bridlington Links on Wednesday.

His score of 65, seven under par, was enough to win by 3 shots.

This was the first event counting for the 2011 YPGA order of merit.

Dempsey & Newey win at Todmorden

Todmorden Golf Club presented the course in excellent condition for the latest HHDGA Winter Alliance meeting and the contestants welcomed the fast greens. The weather was more like June than April with warm sunshine and a light breeze.

Dempsey & Newey with Vincent Korobczke

The am-am section was closely contested with Adam Walker (3) / Aaron Schnake (1) Longley Park / Ind Huddersfield with 42 points on a card with 4 gross birdies and no bogies for a gross 4 under par round looking likely winners. However they were then headed by Mike Dempsey (10) / Pete Newey (15) Ind. Huddersfield with 43 points. A further 43 point card was returned by Terry Makin (10) / Michael Hartley (10) Todmorden who lost out on a back 9 countback.

A poorly supported pro-am section was won by Darren Arber / Steve Boustead (17) West End with 39 points. The Ronnie Parkinson Trophy was presented to Dempsey and Newey by Todmorden Captain Vincent Korobczke.

There is no change to the lead in the Pro Order of Merit with Rob Booth on 63 and Gareth Evans on 56.

Pro-Am:

D.Arber Pro S.Boustead 17 West End 38

J.Pearcey Pro G.Armstrong 13 Bradley Park 35

J.Ambler Pro S.Shaw 16 Longley Park 34

Am-Am:

M.Dempsey 10 P.Newey 15 Ind Huddersfield 43

T.Makin 10 M.Hartley 10 Todmorden 43

A.Walker 3 A.Schnake 1 Longley Pk / Ind Hudds 42

V.Korobczke 20 P.Gale 14 Todmorden 41

M.O'Hara 9 B.Workman 15 Bradley Park 40

K.Weatherill 8 C.Hoyle 12 Hebden Bridge 40

S.Hughes 8 L.Tootall 20 Todmorden 40

C.McFadzean 3 B.Williams 10 Bradley Hall 40

D.Stafford 2 F.Greaves 2 West End 39

M.Murray 3 M.Saxon 14 Todmorden 39

P.Land 12 N.Baldwin 11 Crosland Heath 39

T.Stead 16 M.Wood 16 Outlane 39

S.Frewin 16 D.Senior 10 Hebden Bridge 38

G.Ward 8 M.Waddington 10 Bradley Park 38

A.Cryer Scr A.Cryer 8 Hebden Bridge 38

T.Williams 13 R.Pearson 14 Bradley Park 37

A.Hirst 13 J.Taylor 12 Bradley Hall 37

R.Wimpenny 18 S Whitham 20 Crosland Heath 37

R.Attiwell 11 A.Chapman 10 Ryburn 36

J.Whitham 10 N.Whitham 10 Todmorden 36

D.Mitcheson 12 D.Middleton 12 Bradley Pk/Bradley Hall 36

A.Dickinson 16 L.Smith 13 Todmorden 36

M.Sunderland 14 P.Smith 13 Todmorden 36

J.Smith 13 A.Mellor 14 Outlane 36

C.Jackson 14 P.Wharton 13 Meltham 35

R.Badrock 14 F.Leek 17 Castlefields 35

C.Hoesli 12 A.Calvert 8 West End 34

M.Appleyard 7 S.Hopkinson 6 Bradley Hall 34

S.Pickup 15 L.Pickup 12 Castlefields/B.P 33

K.Puckering 15 R.Wilson 19 Outlane 32

C.Richards 10 N.Fielding 9 Hebden Bridge 32

B.Aitkin 13 J.Thompson 20 Longley Park 31

G.Shuttleworth 11 P.Toon 16 Bradley Hall 31

N.Hirst 9 D.Petts 12 Outlane 29

K.Law 20 P.McLoughlin 19 Hebden Bridge 25

The last Alliance of the season is the Page Trophy at Meltham G.C. on Tuesday 3rd May.

Local Union boys in County Matches.

Jamie Bower (Meltham) and Nick Marsh (Elland) were both in action representing Yorkshire Boys against Derbyshire Boys on Tuesday 19th April at the Cavendish Golf Club, Buxton, Derbyshire.

Bower, seen in the photo on the left, is captain of the Yorkshire side and lead the team to success in the morning foursomes with an emphatic 5-1 win . The team continued their success in the afternoon, beating the home side 11-1 in the singles. An outstanding 16-2 win for Yorkshire's first match of the season.

It was Nick Marsh’s first outing for Yorkshire , his selection coming after a successful winter of EGU training , whilst Jamie Bower has recently been selected to represent England at a forthcoming International Match in Denmark .

Gareth gets tour card

Gareth Evans from Crow Nest Park Golf Club got his full Europro Tour Card at Frilford Heath last week after going through first stage the week before at Slaley Hall.

Evans scored rounds of 76, 72 & 72 to gain his card. He said, "I just want to thank Crow Nest Park and their members for all the support and I will be proud to represent them this year on the Europro Tour. The club is going from strength to strength with almost full membership achieved and being rated Top Ten nine holer in the world (Golf World). Also exciting times with the new takeover."

He added, "The Diamond Golf Studio run by Head Professional Paul Everitt and myself has also been a success this year, now coaching the Bradford Golf Union Men's Squad (inter-district league champs 2010) run by Team captain Tim Wade and his vice Captain Cec Bloice (ex-England Captain). We also coach individuals and groups using state of the art technology, for further information please contact the club."

All the results from the Europro Tour at Frilford Heath can be found at: http://europro.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/europro11/event/europro114/contest/4/leaderboard.htm

Lawrence Batley Season Starts

Results of matches played April 15th 2011 in the Lawrence Batley Seniors League.


Section A
BRANSHAW 4 v CALVERLEY 4
CROSAND HEATH 4 v CROW NEST PARK 4
HEBDEN BRIDGE 2 v HUDDERSFIELD 6
RYBURN 4 v LOW LAITHES 4

Section B
BLACKLEY 8 v BRADLEY HALL 0
BRADLEY PARK 2 v ELLAND 6
LIGHTCLIFFE 3 v HALIFAX 5
SOUTH BRADFORD 8 v WERNETH 0

Section C
MARSDEN 8 v OUTLANE 0
QUEENSBURY 4 v SADDLEWORTH 4
TODMORDEN 4 v SOUTH LEEDS 4
WEST BRADFORD 4 v WORTLEY 4

Section D
BRADFORD MOOR 7 v MELTHAM 1
HANGING HEATON 7 v DEWSBURY 1
OLDHAM 7 v SILKSTONE 1
WEST END 4 v WOODSOME HALL 4

Charlotte wins in Style

The Haigh Vase, which is one of the oldest Ladies trophies at Outlane Golf Club, was won by the youngest member of the Ladies section.

And 14-years-old Charlotte Hirst also produced the best score of a round of golf that will be hard to beat this season. 

The youngster won her second competition at the club and had an impressive five shot margin victory in her 67 which suggests she will be bringing her handicap down rapidly. In second place was Gill Morris with a 72 and Christine Lamont also produced her best round since joining and with a 76 took third prize. 

New member Debbie Greenwood, taking part in her first 18 hole competition, also impressed with a 78 score and had the best gross score of 84.

Bower impresses in McEvoy Trophy

The McEvoy Trophy was played at Copt Heath Golf Club last Week with Meltham youngster Jamie Bower producing another fine performance in a top ranking event.

72 Players, all scratch or below played 36 holes on the Wednesday. There was then a cut of the first 40 and ties, who played 36 holes on the Thursday.

Bower, recently selected to represent England and the current Yorkshire Boys Captain was in 6th place after two rounds on 1 under par, 141 (72 & 69 ). Jamie then shot 72 & 69 on Thursday for a 2 under par total to finish a very creditable 6th overall on 282.

There were 6 Yorkshire boys entered. Five qualified for the final 36 holes. Notably, Nick Marsh of Elland Golf Club finished in 28th position with a score of 293.

Hanson enjoying fine start to season

Chris Hanson is having a productive April as the professional season gets into full swing.

The Woodsome Hall player was 6th on +2 in a Northern Pro Tour event at Fleetwood which was won with a score of -2 by Nick McCarthy of Moortown and Ignite Sports who took first prize of £600.

In the Europro tour final qualifying stage at Frilford Heath he was 8th with rounds of +1, -4 and -2 to finish 3 shots behind the winner and pocket £766 in prize money. The event was won by Paul Grannell of Vale Royal Abbey who took the first prize of £2,400.

The Europro tour is often regarded as the third division of European golf behind the European Tour and the Challenge Tour and Chris has performed well at this level in the past.

In the 1836tour.com event at Vale of Llangollen he was 7th on level par and collected £100 in prize money. The event was won with a score of -6 by David Smith of Swinton Park.

Waller Cup Round Two Results

On Saturday, the second of the two qualifying rounds of the Waller Cup were held at Bradley Hall to determine the final qualifiers for the matchplay stages.

The competitors were blessed for most of the day with light winds and a clear blue sky and a course that looked an absolute picture. The fairways had been scarified and sculptured during the week and the greens which are now showing some growth were running fast and true. However, many players were unable to take advantage and their difficulties were reflected in the C.S.S. again rising to 71.

In Division 1, the best score so far returned in any competition this season was from Craig Gaukroger (13), whose nett score of 63 comfortably put him in first place and he was four shots clear of second placed Mark Murphy (12) with the 'evergreen' Andy Whitworth (0) one shot further back. The final place was secured by Josh Fairburn (6) with the best of the 69's also returned by Richard Dubaj (11) and Stuart Bradley (7).

Division 2 showed a welcome return to form from the popular, Peter Lister (18) who has suffered with back problems in recent years and as a consequence has restricted his golf to only a handful of rounds. Hopefully this is now behind him and he can look forward to once more being able to enjoy pain free golf.

Past Rabbit Captain, Eric Shrimpton and John Chadwick with their nett 69's and Richard Payne with the best of the 70's completed the line up for the matchplay draw.

Leading scores

Division 1:

C.Gaukroger 76 - 13 = 63

M.Murphy 79 - 12 = 67

A.R.Whitworth 68 - 0 = 68

J.S.Fairburn 75 - 6 = 69

R.Dubaj 80 - 11 = 69

S.Bradley 76 - 7 = 69

G.Binks 83 - 13 = 70

C.J.Plant 83 - 13 = 70

M.Bird 81 - 11 = 70

D.Alexis 77 - 7 = 70

A.Whitfield 80 - 10 = 70

Division 2:

P.Lister 85 - 18 = 67

E.Shrimpton 91 - 22 = 69

J.Chadwick 88 - 19 = 69

R.Payne 86 - 16 = 70

S.Lang 86 - 16 = 70

D.Hilton 92 - 22 = 70

C.Hartley 92 - 22 = 70

W.H.Davies 88 - 18 = 70

G.Layfield 89 - 19 = 70

Crow Nest Ladies Flying High

Last weekend saw the Crow Nest Park ladies play their first ADP matches.

On Saturday they visited Bondhay Golf Club in Worksop and came away with a great 2-1 win. Then on Sunday they travelled up the road to Huddersfield Golf Club and scored a resounding 3-0 victory.

Waller Cup Rd1 Qualifiers

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!!!)

Golf Factor deadline extended

Golf Factor 2011 organisers have extended the deadline for entry into the competition to attract as many of the local junior golfers as possible.

Entry forms are available at www.johnletters.com/golf_factor or you can phone James Beattie on 01484 453564. 

Golf Factor is a junior golf talent search with an amazing prize of golf equipment support for a whole year for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, plus a full coaching and performance package worth £1000’s of pounds. 

New or experienced golfers are welcomed to the completion and this year we have a new category called “Future Stars” for children whom are 5+ and new to the game. All participants receive a goody bag and the competition is free to enter.

Bradley Hall Alliance Results

Strong winds greeted the players at Halifax Bradley Hall Golf Club on Tuesday for the latest Winter Alliance meeting but fortunately the predicted rain held off and later starters even had some sunshine although the wind did not abate much.

Andy Hare & Rob Booth

The green-keepers had worked hard to get the course into very good condition for early season and play was from the back white tees and mats for the par threes. The greens were just slow enough to keep balls from being blown off the green but were still quite quick.

The Pro-Am section was won by the home pairing of Rob Booth and Andy Hare (3) with a very good 42 points made up entirely of 2 and 3 point scores. Second were John Ambler and Brian Stacey (11) of Longley Park with 39 points who had all the scores from 0 to 4. John’s eagle on the 480 yd 16th with a 3 wood, 5 iron and 30ft put, he claims to be his best 3 shots in a very long time. Third were Chris Hanson paired with Andy Appleyard (3) of the home club with 38 points.

The Am-Am section was won by Patrick O’Flynn (13), Outlane, and Andy McLaughlin (8) Ind. Woodsome Hall, with 40 points. Second were Mick Dempsey (10) and Pete Newey (15), Ind. Fixby, with 38 points on a back nine countback from Garry Shuttleworth (11) and Simon Kent (20) of Bradley Hall.

Rob Booth now moves to the top of the Order of Merit with 63 points from Gareth Evans on 56 and Chris Hanson on 47.

Pro-Am:

R.Booth Pro A.Hare 3 Bradley Hall 42

J.Ambler Pro B.Stacey 11 Longley Park 39

C.Hanson Pro A.Appleyard 3 Woodsome /BH 38

J.Pearcey Pro D.Mitcheson 13 Bradley Park 36

R.Stansfield Pro L.Pilkinson 4 Crosland Heath 36

D.Arber Pro R.Tiffany 13 West End 35

J.Coverley Pro P.Kaye 5 Bradley Park 34

D.Astin Pro A.Cryer 8 Hebden Bridge 34

N.P.Hirst Pro C.Smallpage 9 Dewsbury 34

C.Foster Pro O.Barstow 7 Bradley Park 32

T.Wild Pro J.Hill 2 Bradley Park 31

Am-Am:

P.O'Flynn 13 A.McLaughlin 8 Outlane / Ind W.H. 40

M.Dempsey 10 P.Newey 15 lnd.Fixby 38

G.Shuttleworth 11 S.Kent 20 Bradley Hall 38

D.Stafford 1 A.Dickinson 15 West End/Tod 37

M.Appleyard 7 S.Hopkinson 7 Bradley Hall 37

R.Badrock 14 F.Leek 17 Castlefields 37

B.Williams 10 M.Bird 10 Bradley Hall 37

M.Sunderland 14 I.Tootell 20 Todmorden 36

P.Hesselden 11 D.Peel 6 Bradley Hall/Hx 36

D.Knapton 9 J.Firth 13 Outlane 36

D.Clark 15 R.Beaumont 17 Outlane 35

M.O'Hara 9 B.Workman 15 Bradley Park 35

A.Smallpage 3 J.Murphy 12 Dewsbury 35

B.Adamson 1 R.Page 8 Crow Nest Park 35

T Meeham 18 M.Wood 17 Outlane 34

J.Hemmings 15 P.Wharton 13 Meltham 34

G.Ward 8 M.Hanson 12 Bradley Park 34

C.Holmes 6 R.Johnson 13 Meltham 34

D.Wilcock 20 R.Harrison 14 Crow Nest Park 33

P.Coughlin 9 B.Emmitt 8 Bradley Pk / Ryburn 33

N.Sutton 7 B.Armitage 12 Outlane 33

C.McFadzean 3 D.Alexis 6 Bradley Hall 33

S.Rothwell 20 R.Haywood 19 Marsden 32

K.Bruce 19 A.Harper 19 Marsden 32

R.Wimpenny 18 S.Whitham 20 Crosland Heath 32

T.Wormald 16 B.Airey 18 Bradley Hall 32

F.Murrick 13 C.Hawkshaw 15 Dewsbury 32

J.Smith 13 A.Mellor 14 Outlane 32

C.Richards 10 D.Senior 10 Hebden Bridge 32

A.Morrison 9 D.Bailey 16 Bradley Hall/Hx 32

J.Doharty 4 M.Dworsky 14 Longley Park 31

J.Cain 2 P.Booth 7 Crosland Heath 31

S.Garside 19 J.Woodhouse 20 Willow Valley/BP 30

T.Williams 13 R.Pearson 14 Bradley Park 30

A.Curley 7 J.Horner 13 Dewsbury 30

K.Lyons 16 G.Thornton 20 West End 30

C.Jackson 14 S.Mourne 15 Meltham 29

M.Sykes 11 D.Mallinsaon 13 Marsden 29

P.Reynolds 11 C.Twigg 12 Outlane 29

K.Weatherill 8 C.Hoyle 12 Hebden Bridge 29

S.Pickup 15 B.Martin 15 Castlefields / B.P. 28

N.Hirst 9 P.Lawton 14 Outlane 28

D.Parrish 9 M.Binns 20 Halifax 25

R.Wilson 19 K.Puckering 15 Outlane 23

The next event is the Ron Parkinson Trophy at Todmorden on Tuesday 19th April.

The Route of John Cocking: Captain - President - Captain - President

This is the Halifax & Huddersfield golf route Marsden's John Cocking has done in his 56 years service of membership at the Hemplow course. 

John is the fifth from the left in the photo (i.e. the one with the beard) with the 2011 incoming Huddersfield clubs' Captains and Union President Richard Kaye (behind John) at the 52nd Annual Past Captains dinner at Fixby. 

His remarkable journey started in 1955 when he joined Marsden and became Captain of the club in 1975 The next milestone came in 1997 when he became President of the H.H.D.U.G.C. and then another honour came his way in 2010 when he became The Wednesday Society Captain and then when it was Marsden Golf Clubs turn for the President of the Past Captains in 2011 there was no one better to hold this office (The Huddersfield Past Captains President comes in strict rotation of the clubs). He also has had success on the golfing circuit with two wins in the annual Seniors Competition and was champion for the second time in 2010.

The Huddersfield incoming captains are invited guests of the association at the dinner and the clubs represented are Outlane's Stuart Chaplin, Longley Park's Russel Hayden , Dewsbury's Rodney Burgin, Marsden's Adrian Hinchcliffe , Huddersfield's Steve Tempest, Woodsome Hall's James Haigh , Meltham's Adrian Ashworth , Bradley Park's Colin Robinson and Crosland Heath's Andy Taylor.

Bradley Hall welcome new Captain

The members of Bradley Hall Golf Club welcomed in their new Captain, Mr. Roy Lofts, on Saturday with what has become a regular feature of the year, a Texas Scramble and the Captain 'driving in' followed by a 'sell out' evening meal with entertainment.

A total of 192 golfers, comprising men, ladies and juniors, playing in teams of four, participated in the golf and despite the quite strong westerly wind, the scoring was very respectable.

The winning team comprising Clive McFadzean (3), his wife Samantha (36), Dean Alexis (6) and Carl Gillespie (6) returned nett score of 54.9 and were presented with their prizes by the Captain.

In second place wereSteve Hopkinson (6), Neil Crowther (6), Mark Calligan (10) and Martin Worsick (11) with a nett score of 56.7 and just edging out the team of Geoff Todd (7), Craig Gaukroger (13), Alan Heywood (12) and Richard Pilkington (11) on a back six countback.

There was a tremendous atmosphere and buzz throughout the day and seemed to reflect the positive the spirit being shown throught all sections of the Club in these difficult times.

Latest adventure at Crow Nest

On Saturday 26th March Dean Wilson drove into office as Club Captain for the season 2011-12, and was shortly followed by his wife Ruth who drove into office as the Clubs Lady Captain. Whilst the club has seen in the past husband and wives holding both the Club Captaincy and the Lady Captains office, no couple has done so in the same year.

This years Captains Drive in Day saw a tremendous turnout as over 110 members watched the drive in ceremony. In addition to the new Club & Lady Captains drives into office, Brian Turner drove into his Seniors Captaincy, Steve Yendley drove into office as the Rabbit Captain and Luke Higgins drove in as Junior Captain. Despite the clearly evident nerves , all the Captains struck their drives superbly down the 1st fairway and a sweep for the collective distance of all 5 drives raised over £100 for the Clubs Junior Section.

After the drive in ceremony, the members played a Texas Scramble competition over an adjusted 9 hole layout of the award winning Hove Edge course. The winners team included the wife of new Senior Captain Jackie Turner with a net 9 hole score of 22.

Following the competition over 100 members stayed to witness the presentation of the new Club Captains Green Jacket after which he made an emotional speech and reflected on what had been a very enjoyable and special day not only for his wife and himself, but also for all of the other Captains who had taken on the mantle of section Captains.

Photos show L to R: Steve Yendley Rabbit Captain, Brian Turner Senior Captain, Ruth Wilson Lady Captain, Dean Wilson Club Captain and Luke Higgins Junior Captain.

Bradley Hall Alliance Times

Start times for the Bradley Hall Alliance.

08:00 D.Stafford 1 A.Dickinson 15 West End/Tod
S.Rothwell TBA Marsden
08:10 T.Wild Pro J.Hill Bradley Park
M.Sykes 11 D.Mallinsaon 13 Marsden
08:20 D.Arber Pro R.Tiffany West End
D.Parrish M.Binns Halifax
08:30 S.Garside J.Woodhouse Willow Valley/BP
J.Pearcey Pro D.Mitcheson 13 Bradley Park
08:40 TBA TBA Dewsbury
J.Coverley Pro P.Kaye 5 Bradley Park
08:50 R.Wimpenny 18 S.Whitham 20 Crosland Heath
T.Wormald 16 B.Airey 18 Bradley Hall
09:00 C.Jackson S.Mourne Meltham
N.Sutton ?.Armitage Outlane
09:10 T Meeham 18 M.Wood 17 Outlane
D.Wilcock R.Harrison Crow Nest Park
09:20 A.Baxter P.Tomlinson West End
J.Ambler Pro B.Stacey 11 Longley Park
09:30 J.Hemmings 13 P.Wharton 13 Meltham
G.Ward 8 M.Hanson 12 Bradley Park
10:00 S.Pickup 15 TBA Castlefields
R.Wilson 19 K.Puckering 15 Outlane
10:10 M.O'Hara 9 B.Workman 15 Bradley Park
C.Holmes 6 R.Johnson 13 Meltham
10:20 T.Williams 13 R.Pearson 15 Bradley Park
K.Weatherill 8 C.Hoyle 12 Hebden Bridge
10:30 C.Foster Pro O.Barstow 7 Bradley Park
J.Doharty 4 M.Dowrsky Longley Park
10:40 P.Hesselden 11 D.Peel 6 Bradley Hall/Hx
A.Morrison 9 D.Bailey 6 Bradley Hall/Hx

11:00 D.Knapton 9 J.Firth 13 Outlane
Dewsbury
11:20 D.Clark 15 R.Beaumont 17 Outlane
K.Bruce 19 A.Harper 19 Marsden
11:30 Dewsbury
R.Booth Pro A.Hare 3 Bradley Hall
11:40 C.Hanson Pro A.Appleyard 3 Woodsome /BH
P.O'Flynn 13 TBA Outlane
11:50 M.Appleyard 7 S.Hopkinson 7 Bradley Hall
A.Cryer Scr A.Cryer 8 Hebden Bridge
12:00 N.P.Hirst Pro C.Smallpage Dewsbury
S.Hughes 8 I.Tootell 20 Todmorden
12:10 R.Badrock 14 F.Leek 17 Castlefields
B.Tomlinson R.Page Crow Nest Park
12:20 C.Richards 10 D.Senior 10 Hebden Bridge
P.Renolds C.Turner Outlane
12:30 M.Dempsey 10 P.Newey 15 lnd.Fixby
J.Smith 13 A.Mellor 14 Outlane
12:40 K.Lyons G.Thornton West End
R.Stansfield Pro L.Pilkinson 4 Crosland Heath
12:50 J.Cain 2 G.Proctor Crosland Heath
G.Shuttleworth 11 S.Kent Bradley Hall

West End Alliance Report

Conditions could hardly have been better at West End, more like summer than early spring, with sunshine and negligible wind for last week's Alliance meeting.

The course was in fine condition although play was from forward tees and some tee mats. The greens were quite fast and true, very good for the end of winter.

Scoring was generally fairly steady with not too many blobs or an excess of eagles.

The pro-am section was won jointly by Gareth Evans (scr) and David Wilcock (20) of Crow Nest Park and John Ambler (scr) and Adam Walker (3) of Longley Park with 41 points. Both pairs managed an eagle, gross on the 17th for Evans, chip in from 10yds off the green, and net on the 14th for Walker.

The am-am section was won on a back 6 countback by Jimmy Caine (2) and Martin Travis (6) of Crosland Heath from Murray Powell (15) and Steve Ambler (13) of West End on 42 points. Third were Steve Robinson (12) and Richard Hanson (6) of Crosland Heath on 40 points.

Pro - Am

1 G.Evans Pro D.Wilcock 20 Crow Nest Park 1 41
1 J.Ambler Pro A.Walker 3 Longley Park 1 41
3 C.Hanson Pro J.Beattie 12 Woodsome/B.P. 40
4 R.Booth Pro A.Hare 3 Bradley Hall 2 38
5 D.Arber Pro C.Mead 13 West End 3 36
5 R.Joyce Pro J.Sykes 8 B.P. / Castlefields 36
5 D.Rishworth Pro T.Coulter 18 West End 7 36
8 T.Wild Pro S.Pickup 15 Bradley Pk/Cas 35
8 J.Pearcey Pro A.Schnacke 1 B.P. / Ind. Hudd. 35
8 P.Davis Pro C.Davis 12 Meltham 2 35
11 P.Everitt Pro N.Day 6 Crow Nest Park 2 33

Am - Am

1 J.Caine 2 M.Travis 6 Crosland Heath 5 42
2 M.Powell 15 S.Ambler 13 West End 6 42
3 S.Robinson 12 R.Hanson 6 Crosland Heath 2 40
4 R.Wimpenny 18 S.Whitham 20 Crosland Heath 3 39
4 P.O’Flynn 13 G.Boyle 15 Outlane 1 39
4 N.Paxman 10 T.Baier 13 Meltham 3 39
4 M.Dempsey 10 P.Newey 15 Ind Huddersfield 39
4 S.Hughes 8 I.Tootill 19 Todmorden 1 39
9 P.Doolan 14 P.Saxon 6 Marsden 2 38
9 J.Smith 13 A.Mellor 14 Outlane 5 38
9 C.Regan 12 J.Regan 20 West End 2 38
9 J.Perks 7 R.Haywood 19 Marsden 38
9 C.McFadzean 3 B.Williams 10 Bradley Hall 5 38
9 D.Stafford 1 M.Murrey 3 West End/Tod 38
15 T.Mehan 18 M.Wood 17 Outlane 6 37
15 B.Martin 15 B.Workman 15 Bradley Park 5 37
15 D.Nicholson 15 B.Littlewood 18 Elland 2 37
15 R.Badrock 14 F.Leek 17 Castlefields 1 37
15 A.Booth 12 D.Rollinson 12 West End 5 37
15 A.Davison 7 G.Ward 8 Bradley Park 1 37
15 D.Whitwam 5 S.Hellewell 20 Marsden 3 37
15 A.Crum 2 R.Speight 5 Dewsbury 1 37
23 D.Clark 15 R.Beaumont 17 Outlane 8 36
23 T.Williams 13 D.Ford 20 Bradley Pk/C H 36
23 G.Shuttleworth 11 P.Toon 16 Bradley Hall 4 36
26 R.T.Owen 13 T.Garrett 1 Crosland Heath 1 35
26 B.Askham 13 D.Jackson 14 Crosland Heath 4 35
26 C.Hoyle 12 K.Weatherill 8 Hebden Bridge 1 35
26 M.Atkinson 10 A.Lister 8 Outlane 3 35
26 M.Appleyard 7 T.Gerrard 15 Bradley Hall/Hx 35
26 C.Holmes 6 R.Johnson 13 Meltham 1 35
26 M.Astin 3 B.Isles 20 Heb. Br. / Elland 35
33 M.Skyes 11 S.Smith 11 Marsden 1 34
33 I.Wood 7 D.Sykes 8 Dewsbury 2 34
35 R.Wilson 19 K.Puckering 15 Outlane 7 33
35 T.Wormald 18 B.Airey 16 Bradley Hall 3 33
35 T.Bower 16 G.Mellor 11 Elland 3 33
35 R.Page 12 G.Broadbent 12 Crow Nest Park 4 33
35 M.Holmes 9 S.Stansfield 19 West End 8 33
35 M.O’Hara 9 M.Riley 8 Bradley Park 2 33
41 G.Mason 19 B.Kaye 15 Outlane 9 32
41 D.Senior 10 D.Pickles 11 Hebden Bridge 2 32
41 N.Hirst 9 D.Knapton 9 Outlane 2 32
41 A.Smallpage 4 J.Murphy 12 Dewsbury 6 32
41 D.Hartley 3 J.Awork 7 Dewsbury 5 32
46 B.Mann 14 D.Armitage 12 West End 4 31
46 P.Walker 9 S.McKenzie 10 Outlane 10 31
46 R.Towler 9 A.Durham 17 Dewsbury 4 31
49 T.Stead 16 S.Swift 18 Outlane 4 30
49 S.Newcombe 15 P.Newcombe 14 Elland 1 30
51 P.Long 13 M.Myer 12 Dewsbury 3 29
52 S.Bowstead 18 P.Higginbotham 19 Marsden 4 28

Junior Captains Team Win Yellow Peril Competition

A Yellow Peril Competition is when a team have one yellow ball which is passed in strict rotation between all the players on different holes which has to count with the best score of the other players. Working out who would have shots on the hole when in possession of the yellow ball comes into the competition strategy.

Newly installed Outlane Junior Captain Cameron West led his team to a 1 point victory from last years Junior Captains team led by Bryn Jenkinson in the Yellow Peril competition. 

Cameron's team of his father Stuart West, Steve Cooper and John Stephenson had a total of 88 points which included a run of 20 points in three consecutive holes from the 11th which obviously helped their victory but also gave them momentum on the the final holes. 

The winning combination worked out their order of play perfectly with nothing less than 4 points on any hole which is unusual as having possession of the yellow ball can result in no points to add to the best other ball. 

Last years junior captain Bryn Jenkinson included his grandfather Granville Jenkinson, Gordon Drysdale and last years club captain Peter Lawrence Brown in his team but just came up 1 point short to finish runners-up but they had something to celebrate when the latter player HOLED in ONE on the 16th hole. 

This is the second hole-in-one in consecutive competitions and the club recognize this feat with a small engraved plaque which goes on display in the clubhouse lounge pelmet.

Latest Northern Pro Tour results

Latest result from the Northern Pro Tour event at Fleetwood Golf Club on Friday 1st April.

Moortown's Nick McCarthy made it an early season Yorkshire double as his blistering front 9 of 31 saw him post the only sub-par return on a windy and wintry day at Fleetwood.

Nick's two under return of 70 left him two clear of the field despite a three putt at the 18th.

Hart Common winner Chris Hanson was in a four way tie for sixth with Adam Stott, Ian Winstanley and Graham Neville all on 74.

 

An example of the strength of the wind can be illustrated by one three-ball on the 429 yard 16th where after all the players had hit two full drivers the closest to the green was still a full 9 iron away.

Hanson said “I scrapped it round in +2, what a crazy wind!! Managed to get a share for last place-money! Should pay for my bus fair!”