Halifax win Junior Team Championship

Halifax Golf Club landed the HHDUGC Junior Team Championship, sponsored by Berties, at Meltham Golf Club on Sunday.

The 4-man team of Jamie Smith, Connah Judson, Calum Lewis and Jack Waterworth prevailed with a total of 257 where the best three gross scores counted for the teal tally. Smith lead the way with an 82, Judson was a stroke behind whilst Lewis added a 92 to seal the victory.

The Ogden club will now go on to play in the county qualifying competition for the EGU Junior Champion Club tournament.

West End won the best nett team score with a total of 222. The team comprising James Dix, Joe Stott, Brad Hardcastle & Chris Bell.

The lowest gross score was produced by Yorkshire Boys captain and home club member Jamie Bower who carded a 73 whilst the best nett prize went to Bell for his 69. CSS was 72 for both rounds in testing conditions which saw strong winds and heavy rain showers.

Gale force winds for Beck Trophy

The mens 'A.G.Beck Trophy' was held on Saturday 28 May at Bradley Hall and not for the first time this season, the weather dictated that scoring would not be easy.

With almost gale force winds continually blowing down the course, interspersed with heavy showers, it was not surprising that none of the 150 competitors managed to break the par score of 70.

However, teeing off into the wind and rain in the second group of the day, Adam Pearson (9) had dropped only 2 shots, on the two par threes (2nd and 4th), at the turn. Then, standing on the 17th tee, he had dropped only 4 more shots but a seven on that hole and a par on the last, resulted in a nett score of 70, still an excellent return considering the conditions.

There was a strong possibility that the score would hold and it was well into the afternoon before another 70 was posted by Bill Hamilton (16) who showed tremendous determination to continue after dropping 4 shots on the very first hole! Whether that made him relax only he will know, as he parred the next 4 holes before recording a 6 on the sixth and a 7 on the seventh to turn in 42.

The back nine saw 3 further shots dropped to the sixteenth and despite a 7, 6, 4 finish he edged into the lead due to his better nett back 9.

Close behind with nett scores of 71, were Sean Lang (15), an inform Mark Calligan (8) and Mike Fisher (8).

The best gross of 75 was returned by Andy Whitworth (+1).

Such was the difficulty that once more the C.S.S. reached the maximum of 73.

Leading scores

W.Hamilton 86 - 16 = 70

A.Pearson 79 - 9 = 70

S.Lang 86 - 15 = 71

M.Calligan 79 - 8 = 71

M.Fisher 79 - 8 = 71

G.Layfield 90 - 18 = 72

P.Firth 82 - 10 = 72

C.Seymour 86 - 14 = 72

I.Hallett 77 - 5 = 72

P.Buckley 80 - 7 = 73

G.Dutton 87 - 14 = 73

C.McFadzean 77 - 4 = 73

A.Foster 88 - 15 = 73

S.Bradley 80 - 7 = 73

Perfect opportunity for inexperienced junior golfers

The Junior Claret Cup is being held at Crosland Heath Golf Club on Thursday June 2nd from 9:00am onwards. 

The competition welcomes any juniors who want to experience playing in a competition and it is an opportunity for junior golfers who are not usually capable of entering their own club events due to restrictions as well as established junior members of clubs. 

It is a Stableford competition which is open to boys and girls whatever their standard or ability and clubs can enter as many junior members to play for the Junior Claret Cup when the best two scores from each club will count for the trophy. There is a first and second joint prize and also best individual winners and any player entering will be paired up with where possible with someone of equal ability. 

The cost of the competition is £5 which includes a drink and treat on arrival and after their round lunch is included in the event.

Spokesperson Bob Hazelden says "This competition is in its 6th year and we have had 5 different clubs winning each time and usually the club that wins the Claret Cup have the opportunity of holding it at their course the following year and whilst individuals can enter the junior organiser at clubs can enter a team on block with names and handicaps." 

He added, "The Claret Cup (It is a lovely miniature copy of the original from The Open Golf event) has been kindly donated by David and Janet Cox from Hebden Bridge Golf Club and they also sponsor the prizes and meals in what is a brilliant opportunity for juniors who are starting their golf careers and having an experience of playing in a competition for possibly the first time without any pressure."

There are still places available to enter and you can ring Bob on 01484 655097 or David Cox on 01422 883898 for a tee time.

Poor finishes costly for Hanson

Chris Hanson finished tied 39th in the Jamega Tour event at Wharton Park, Worcestershire.

The event was won by Lee James with scores of 68, 69 for a 137 total (5 under par).

Hanson suffered on the back six holes of both his rounds, dropping 5 shots in his opening 76 and 4 in his second round level par 71.

Those 9 dropped shots kept him out of contention but closer than most of the field of 122.

Local golfers progess in Northern knockout

The first round of the Northern Matchplay Golf Championship, which attracted almost 1,000 entries from golfers all over the North of England, saw several players from the Huddersfield & Halifax area progress to the next round. 

In the individual section James Fairhurst, Derek Barnett (both Huddersfield), Kevin McLeod, Simon Collomosse, Mark Haigh (all Dewsbury District), Karl Smith (Queensbury) and Paul Walker (Outlane) all made it through the two-legged opening round.

Whilst Robert Page & Gary Broadbent, Steve Atkinson & Shaun Higgins (both Crow Nest Park), Robert Delahunty & Barry Martin (Bradley Park), Nick Ainley & Gary Oldroyd, Jordan Hammond & Kevin McLeod  (both Dewsbury District), Malcolm Sanders & Nick Hughes (Bradley Hall), Andrew Mcmahon & Gary Broadbent (Dewsbury District/West End), Andrew Goldstein & James Skirrow (Crosland Heath) and Paul Walker & Simon McKenzie (Outlane) all progressed in the betterball competition.

Meanwhile even if you didn't enter the knockout stage of the 2011 championship there is still opportunity for you to qualify for the events grand final at Alwoodley later this year.

 

The winner of The Fixby Challenge, to be held at Huddersfield Golf Club on Friday 17th June, will automatically qualify for the two-day, 72-hole grand final at Alwoodley on the 28th & 29th September!

The entry-fee of £40 per person (or as group of three for £99) includes 18 holes of golf plus a soup & sandwich lunch. Simply return the entry-form with payment before Friday 3rd June to secure your place.

HHDUGC Junior Foursomes

RESULTS FROM 1st ROUND FRIDAY MAY 20th
Lightcliffe 1 v Willow Valley 2 (Lightcliffe won 4&3)
Woodsome Hall 1 v Longley Park 1 ( Longley Park won 3&2)
Castlefields 1 v West End 2 (West End won 5&4)
Hebden Bridge 2 v Willow Valley 1 (Heben Bridge won on 1st Extra Hole)
Dewsbury 1v Outlane 2 (Dewsbury won 3&2)
Huddersfield 2 v Crosland Heath 1 (Crosland Heath won 5&4)
Halifax Bradley Hall 1 v Crow Nest Park 1 (Crow Nest Park won 1 up)
Hanging Heaton 2 v Halifax 1 (Halifax won 4&3)
Saddleworth 1 v Castlefields 2 (Saddleworth won walk over)
West End 1 v Marsden 1 (West End won 1 up)
Hebden Bridge 1 v Crow Nest Park 2 (Crow nest won 3&2)
Crosland Heath 2 v Hanging Heaton 1 (Hanging Heaton won 2 up)
Meltham 1 v Longley Park 2 (Meltham won)
Woodsome Hall 2 v Bradley Park 1 (Bradley Park won 8&6)
Dewsbury 2 v Huddersfield 1 (Huddersfield won 6&5)
Halifax Bradley Hall 2 v Outlane 1 (Outlane won 4&3)

2nd Round Draw - Friday June 17th

AT HANGING HEATON
LIGHTCLIFFE 1 V LONGLEY PARK !
CROW NEST PARK 1 V HALIFAX 1
MELTHAM 1 V BRADLEY PARK 1

AT ELLAND
WEST END 2 V HEBDEN BRIDGE 2
SADDLEWORTH 1 V WEST END 1
HUDDERSFIELD 1 V OUTLANE 1

AT CASTLEFIELDS
DEWSBURY 1 V CROSLAND HEATH 1
CROW NEST PARK 2 V HANGING HEATON 1

Lawrence Batley Results

Results of matches played May 6th 2011

Section A
Calverley 4 v Hebden Bridge 4
Crow Nest Park 4 v Low Laithes 4
Huddersfield 5 v Branshaw 3
Ryburn 8 v Crosland Heath 0

Section B
Blackley 6 v Lightcliffe 2
Elland 3 v South Bradford 5
Halifax 7 v Bradley Hall 1
Werneth 3 v Bradley Park 5

Section C
Outlane 3 v South Leeds 5
Saddleworth 6 v West Bradford 2
Todmorden 8 v Marsden 0
Wortley 6 v Queensbury 2

Section D
Hanging Heaton 4 v West End 4
Meltham 8 v Oldham 0
Silkstone 5 v Bradford Moor 3
Woodsome Hall 6 v Dewsbury 2

Results of matches played 13th May 2011

Section A
Calverley 4 v Ryburn 4
Crow Nest Park 4 v Huddersfield 4
Hebden Bridge 8 v Crosland Heath 0
Low Laithes 4 v Branshaw 4

Section B
Bradley Hall 5 v Werneth 3
Elland 4 v Lightcliffe 4
Halifax 5 v Bradley Park 3
South Bradford 2 v Blackley 6

Section C
Outlane 6 v Wortley 2
Saddleworth 5 v Todmorden 3
South Leeds 7 v Queensbury 1
West Bradford 6 v Marsden 2

Section D
Hanging Heaton 6 v Silkstone 2
Meltham 6 v Woodsome Hall 2
Oldham 5 v Dewsbury 3
West End 6 v Bradford Moor 2


Results of matches played 20th May 2011

Section A
Branshaw 6 v Hebden Bridge 2
Crosland Heath 2 v Low Laithes 6
Huddersfield 8 v Calverley 0
Ryburn 7 v Crow nest Park 1

Section B
Blackley 5 v Halifax 3
Bradley Park 2 v South Bradford 6
Lightcliffe 2 v Bradley Hall 6
Werneth 4 v Elland 4

Section C
Queensbury 5 v West Bradford 3
South Leeds 5 v Marsden 3
Todmorden 6 v Outlane 2
Wortley 8 v Saddleworth 0

Section D
Bradford Moor 8 v Oldham 0
Dewsbury 3 v West End 5
Silkstone 4 v Meltham 4
Woodsome Hall 6 v Hanging Heaton 2

Junior IDU Update

Yorkshire IDU Junior League Table after HHDDUGC 18-18 draw with Harrogate at Outlane.

Pld Won Lost Hlv Pts For Ags Avg

BRADFORD 2 2 0 0 4 49 23 +26
TEESSIDE 2 2 0 0 4 38 34 +4
LEEDS 2 1 1 0 2 48 24 +24
EAST RIDING 2 1 1 0 2 30 42 -12
HARROGATE 3 0 2 1 1 48 60 -12
H’FAX-H’FIELD 2 0 1 1 1 23 49 -26
SHEFFIELD 1 0 1 0 0 16 20 -4

Crow Nest Park Golf Club Ladies

Ladies section Monthly results


17/04/2011 Bader Cup

Winners - Veronica Whitehill & Andy Mitchell - 38 points


Wednesday 20/04/2011 MEDAL

Winner – Stephanie Binns – NETT 74


Sunday 24/04/2011 STABLEFORD

Winner - Ann Stafford – 38 points


Sunday 01/05/2011 Coronation & County Foursomes

Winners - Mandy Widdop & Veronica Whitehill


Wednesday 04/05/2011 STABLEFORD

Winner – Julie Langfield – 39 points

Sunday 08/05/2011 LADIES PRESIDENTS CUP

Winner Kathy Hitchcock – 36 points


Wednesday 18/05/2011 MEDAL

Kath Jackson – NET 66


Sunday 22/05/2011 MEDAL

Winner – Ann Ashton – NET 79



Interclub competition Results

ADP


Crow Nest Park GC v Sandmoor GC - 2-1

Crow Nest Park GC v Bondhay GC – 1 ½ - 1 ½


Halifax and Huddersfield District Evening League

Crow Nest Park GC v Huddersfield – 2 ½ - 1 ½

Crow Nest Park GC v Outlane – 4-0

Last hole agony for Chris

The Outlane Mid-Summer Cup had a dramatic end to it with first round leader Chris Rothery on the verge of his first major trophy victory.

The format of the competition is that on a Saturday all players in the competition play and then the top 32 players then play on a Sunday with their score being added to their first round to determine the 36 hole competition total.

The players with the higher scores tee off first in rotation leaving the best two scores teeing off last to try and finalize a close finish for the Mid-Summer Cup. Jim Pryce who had teed off fourth from last after his first round 70 set a 144 total and with nobody bettering it after the 30 players had come in with their totals it was left to the final couple to see if they could snatch it from him.

However the last hole for Chris was decisive as unknown to him a triple bogey would have won him the Cup but a 3 putt on the final hole gave him a nine after getting in trouble half way up the fairway which also gave him a 144 total after his first round score of 66 which gave him a 4 shot lead for the final round.

Another player to come unstuck on 2 par 5s was Barry Hinchcliffe who had a 146 total after posting an excellent 72 second round score and then Jarrad Hazelden's 148 total brought him down the leader board after his earlier start had put him on top for a while. 

Chris's comment afterwards "I wish i had known what I needed up the last and you might say i paid the PRICE for being too adventurous as i am sure i could have played safe from the position I was in."

Mid-Summer Championship

1.Jim Pryce  70 + 74 = 144 * better second round score

2. Chris Rothery  64 + 78 = 144

3. Barry Hinchcliffe  74 + 72 = 146

4. Jarrad Hazelden  73 + 75 = 148 * better second round score

5. Simon Wagstaff  70 + 78 = 148

6. Bryn Jenkinson  73 + 76 = 149 

Photo shows Jim Pryce with organiser ex- Captain Dave Berry presenting the trophy.

Seniors Open at West End

Halifax West End Golf Club are holding their first Seniors Open of the year on Thursday 26th May 2011.

The club still have a few tee times available in the competition for men aged over 55.

Anybody interested in taking one of the last remaining times should contact the Administration Manager on 01422 341878.

Crow Nest Presidents Day

The sixteenth President's Day was held at Crow Nest Park Golf Club on Saturday 14th May 2011. 

Weather conditions were very testing with strong winds and intermittent heavy rain showers but that didn't deter the 130 competitors playing in the four competitions and there was some exceptionally good golf played.

The results were as follows:-

Junior Competition:

3rd place - Kyle Broadbent: 33 points

Runner Up - Isaac Nicholl: 37 points

Winner - Scott Henry - 40 points.

The longest drive was won by Junior Captain Luke Higgins.

In a very closely contested President's ladies cup competition the results were as follows:

3rd place - Amanda Mowl: 33 points

Runner up - Ann Stafford: 34 points

Winner - Kathy Hitchcock: 36 points

Ladies non-qualifying competition winner - Elaine Mackie

Kathy Hitchcock last won this competition in Millennium year 2000 and was delighted to lift the trophy after a gap of eleven years.

The longest/straightest drive challenge was won by Diane Higgins and Nearest the Pin by Carole Hampson.

In the men's President's Cup competition Club Captain Dean Wilson shot the best gross of the day with a two over par 72 but the winner of the trophy, with a net 67 was Jimmy Lough, making it two wins in three years.

Runner up - Ashley Wales

3rd place - Dean Wilson

Longest Drive - Mark Widdop

Nearest the Pin - Tony Hereford

The men's non-qualifying competition was won by Tony Hereford.

Club President, John Turner thanked everyone who had played in the four competitions and all who had helped to make the day a success. He went on to say that the course was in fabulous condition and the atmosphere throughout the day and evening was excellent. The celebrations continued well into the night with an ever popular disco.

Charlottes Triple Success

The Outlane Lady Captains Prize which is played over two days saw 14 years old Charlotte Hirst claiming her third trophy in the Ladies Section of the club. 

Lady Captain Dr Gillian Goodlass put on a superb two day event which saw 50 members and guests attending the prize presentation on the Sunday evening after the second round of golf which completed the two round major competition. 

The first round starts on the Thursday and concludes on the Sunday which was marginally better weather wise than the opening round. 

The Thursday morning players were faced with horrendous weather and whilst it improved vastly in the evening the round of the day came from Elaine Peel who faced the morning elements and came in with a magnificent 76 nett score. 

The Sunday round saw most of the players improving their first round efforts and a 75 nett saw Wendy Stott claiming the second round prize. 

There was also a 9 hole competition for players who don't play in the main competition and this went to Dot Wellings who just got the better of Iris Perkins with her first round 16 Stableford points. 

Charlotte the winner of the Lady Captains Prize had already won two competitions but this one stands out as she kept her head with players around her improving their earlier round scores to push her all the way and her 150 total was 1 better than Carol Crowthers 151 who had an excellent 70 in the second round to finish second which was an improvement of 11 shots from the earlier round and Vice Captain Linda Easton was a further shot back with a 77 and 75 to total152.

Lady Captains Prize 36 Hole Competition

1. Charlotte Hirst 78 -- 72 = 150

2. Carol Crowther 81 --70 = 151

3. Linda Easton 77 -- 75 = 152

Round 1 (Thursday) : Elaine Peel -- 76

Round 2 (Sunday) : Wendy Stott --75

9 Hole Competition : Dot Wellings

IDU Leagues

Both the HHDUGC Senior and Junior teams began the 2011 season of the Yorkshire Inter District Union League with heavy defeats.

The first team lost 26-10 away at Shipley against Bradford whilst the juniors were demolished 31-05 at Headingley versus Leeds.

IDU League
Pld Won Lost Hlv Pts For Ags Avg

EAST RIDING 1 1 0 0 2 30 06 +24
BRADFORD 1 1 0 0 2 26 10 +16
SHEFFIELD 1 1 0 0 2 23 13 +10
LEEDS 1 1 0 0 2 20 16 +4
YORK 1 0 1 0 0 16 20 -4
HARROGATE 1 0 1 0 0 13 23 -10
H’FAX-H’FIELD 1 0 1 0 0 10 26 -16
TEESSIDE 1 0 1 0 0 06 30 -24

IDU Junior League
Pld Won Lost Hlv Pts For Ags Avg

BRADFORD 2 2 0 0 4 49 23 +26
TEESSIDE 2 2 0 0 4 38 34 +4
LEEDS 2 1 1 0 2 48 24 +24
EAST RIDING 2 1 1 0 2 30 42 -12
H’FAX-H’FIELD 1 0 1 0 0 05 31 -26
SHEFFIELD 1 0 1 0 0 16 20 -4
HARROGATE 2 0 2 0 0 30 42 -12

Rabbits Open at Elland Golf Club

Elland Golf Club Rabbits Section held their 2011 Open Competition on May 8th.

As the weather on that day started off beautifully, the players were hoping for some good scores. They were not let down, as visitors Chris Sharp (Outlane) and Oliver Bottomley (Woodsome Hall) carded a Nett 62, to take the honours and the first prize.

David Thwaites and J Szlachic were runners up with a Nett 64 (count back) with Rodney Scott and Lenny Greenhead, who had to settle for 3rd place.

At the prize presentation, Rabbit Captain, Barry Holbrook, thanked all the players and the team of people ‘behind the scenes’ for their support.

Picture shows, from left, Chris Sharp, Barry Holbrook and Oliver Bottomley.

Hanson 4th at The Oaks

Chris Hanson finished in a tie for fourth place at the YPGA Pro Am at The Oaks earlier this week.

Hanson was pleased with his round saying afterwards via Twitter, "Finished T4th on -2, one off the lead! Probably the best I played all year! Can't wait for next week!" 

Outlane times available

There are a few places available for The Outlane 4 Man Team Open on Saturday May 21st.

It costs just £40 per team of 4 with the best 2 nett scores to count on each hole.

Times available from 7.30am - - 16.00pm with entry forms on the Outlane Golf Club website.

Shea's sparkling 67

Following from the near gale force easterly winds at Bradley Hall on the previous Saturday, competitors for the Woodruff Cup this weekend were faced with driving rain and equally strong winds but this time from the west. As Bradley Hall runs in an east/west direction, most of the holes are played directly into the wind or directly downwind.

The Woodruff Cup is primarily for the 'tiger' golfers and carries a maximum handicap limit of 15 and the majority of the 149 participants were on or below that limit but such was the difficulty that the C.S.S. again reached the limit of 73.

Two golfers who are currently on a good run of form, Geoff Pearson (15) and Gary Parker (11), set a challanging target with nett scores of 70 and 71 respectively and although other early starters managed to get within one or two shots, it was not until the latter stages that the position dramatically changed.

Starting at lunchtime, Mick Shea (8) dropped only 5 shots to the course and in so doing, set an unbeatable nett score of 67. This was a magnificent achievement, and although there was little rain for him to contend with, the strong winds of the morning were still evident as he walked off the final green.

Graham Brazier (13) was again in contention, two shots further back and Andy Appleyard (4) with the lowest gross score of 74, in third place and confirming his excellent form of late.

In fourth place, Carl Littlewood (13), managing to move ahead of the two early pace setters.

Leading Scores

M.Shea 75 - 8 = 67

G.Brazier (13) 82 - 13 = 69

A.M.Appleyard (4) 74 - 4 = 70

C.Littlewood (13) 83 - 13 = 70

G.Pearson (15) 85 - 15 = 70

G.Parker (11) 82 - 11 = 71

J.Rhodes (9) 81 - 9 = 72

P.Binks (12) 84 - 12 = 72

R.Pursell (11) 83 - 11 = 72

S.Rathmell (13) 86 - 13 = 73

C.McFadzean (3) 76 - 3 = 73

A.Doyle (14) 87 - 14 = 73

J.Bailes (6) 79 - 6 = 73

P.R.Hesselden (11) 84 - 11 = 73

Hanson recovers well at Cottingham

Having qualified comfortably for the Renewable Service Group Pro-Am at Cottingham Parks Golf Club on Thursday Chris Hanson carded a first round with six birdies, five bogeys and one double bogey to be tied 21st at the end of play on one over par.

His second round of three under yesterday also contained six birdies but this time only three bogeys took the edge off a good recovery in the final round for the former winner.

The overnight leader had been Matthew Marsh from Hallowes on five under who went on to win the event.

Just after his round Hanson tweeted, "Three under today in a sneaky wind!! Played alright, just kept it a bit more in play! Hope to finish well up!!"

In the end it gave the Woodsome Hall player a share of third place.

Champion Marsh admitted he won’t be going on a spending spree though after picking up a career best £4,000 cheque for winning the tournament.

Most of the money will be used to clear my credit card,” said the teaching professional at Sheffield club Hallowes. But he promised to give himself a “small treat” on his 26th birthday later this month.

This was my 10th victory since I joined the paid ranks in 2005 but my first in the region so it’s been a long time coming,” he observed.

Marsh, who also competes on the EuroPro Tour, added a 70 to his opening of 67 to finish on seven-under-par and three ahead of Chorley’s Mark Bradley, a former PGA North Region champion.

It was a bit of an up and down round,” he conceded. “Not many pars but plenty of birdies and bogeys. But this is a tight course with tree-lined fairways so you are punished if you go off line. I stuck to my game plan I used in the qualifier and first round by keeping the ball out of trouble.” 

The event was filmed by Green Light TV and will be shown on Sky.

SCORES: 137 Matthew Marsh (Hallowes) 67 70; 140 Mark Bradley (Chorley) 71 69; 142 Chris Hanson (Woodsome Hall) 73 69, Martyn Hamer (Ellesmere) 70 72, John Wells (Cherry Burton) 69 73; 144 Jon Cheetham (Styal) 71 73, George Cowan (Westerhope) 72 72, Steve Parry (NW Golf School) 73 71; 145 John Cheetham (Marriott Worsley Park) 75 70, Chris Mathews (Mytton Hall) 71 74.

John's gross 70 doesn't win it

The May Medal which incorporates the Golf Clubs Captains Charity was very well attended by the members and The Yorkshire Air Ambulance which is this years Captains Charity will benefit from the first of numerous events from this years Captain Stuart Chaplin.

A gross round of 70 normally would be good enough to win any competition but John Lawton's super round gave him a nett score of 64 and as he was an early starter the late starters hovered round the leader board wondering how to beat that.

However there were two people who did beat it and three more who equalled his nett score on a day when scoring brought the standard scratch down to 69 on the par 71 course.

The man to beat it in the first Division was Michael Bullas who's 76 gross gave him a 63 nett and then Darren Brown in the second Division improved that to a 62 nett after his 85 gross.

Darren Cooper had a 64 nett in the first Division with Neil Hughes and Dan Schofield also matching it in the second Division and with several players also coming in with scores after playing under their handicap were surprised to find they didn't get a reduction in their handicap such was the standard for the day.

First Division

Michael Bullas = 76 (13) = 63 nett

John Lawton = 70 (6) = 64 nett

Darren Cooper = 78 (14) = 64 nett

Paul Smallman = 76 (10) = 66 nett

Second Division

Darren Brown = 85 (23) = 62 nett

Neil Hughes = 80 (16) = 64 nett

Dan Schofield = 81 (17) = 64 nett

Shaukar Dar = 81 (16) = 65 nett

Durie 4th at Scarcroft

Adam Durie, one of John Eyre’s assistants at Woodsome Hall Golf Club, tied 4th with a score of 75 (+4) at Scarcroft on Friday 6th May.

The winner was S Roberts of Beauchief with a score of 72. After the 4th event of the year Durie is now 9th in the Mizuno trainee professionals Order of Merit.

The next event is at Howley Hall on Monday 23rd May.

Hanson qualifies for the Cottingham Pro-Am

Sixty four professionals attempted to qualify at Cottingham Golf Club for the Renewable Service Group Pro Am staged by the North Region of the UK PGA.

Only 36 places were available for the two day event starting Friday 13th May so many were disappointed.

Woodsome Hall's Chris Hanson started his round with two bogeys but then birdied the next two holes to get back to level par.

Four more birdies were cancelled out by a bogey, a double bogey and a disappointing bogey at the last hole for a level par finish which meant a tie for 4th place. The leading qualifier was Graham Cox from Davenport G C on 3 under par.

Cottingham has staged the annual charity pro-am since soon after it opened in 1994 and it has grown every year.

"It started as a one round event then developed from there," said professional Chris Gray, a 48-year-old former Leeds Cup winner.

"This year we're supporting the Forces Children's Trust and we have secured sponsorship from the Renewable Service Group.

"We have catered for 52 teams in the past but we're had to cut the number because we could not accommodate everyone at the gala dinner."

The event is being filmed by Green Light TV and will be shown on Sky.

The line-up included several past winners including Hanson, the 2009 Spirotech Manchester Open champion, and with a minimum £15,000 prize-fund there's all to play for.

Vice Captain’s Day at Elland

Elland Golf Club Vice Captain’s Day was played in lovely sunny, but windy, conditions over two days. Martin Hand greeted 46 ladies on Thursday 28th April and 91 men on Saturday 30th April.

The winners from the Ladies Section were;

1st Bethany Farren Nett 65

2nd Jill Goody Nett 68 (back 9)

3rd Stella Jenkins Nett 68

Nearest the Line Elaine Woolerton ½”.

The winners from the Mens Section were;

Vice Captain’s Prize Sean Sutcliffe Nett 64

1st Tiger John Belcher Nett 67 (back 9)

2nd Tiger David Thomas Nett 67

1st Rabbit Ivan Moorhouse Nett 66

2nd Rabbit Ronnie Anderson Nett 67

Best Gross Bob Ward 76

Nearest the Pin Tom Brook 9’ 11”

The photograph shows, from left, Sean Sutcliffe, Karen Gledhill & Martin Hand.

Hanson tied 42nd

Chris Hanson finished tied for 42nd place at the Europro YourGolfTravel European Championship at Wensum Valley.

A final round 77 with two double bogies was not far off the mark of the day when only 3 players broke par of 72.

The winner of the tournament and a cheque for £10,000 was Jamie Abbott from Fynn Valley. He finished on level par for his first win on the Europro tour.

Chris’s next event is at The Shire in London on the Jamega Tour on Monday 9th May.

Rochelle breaks course record!

Rochelle Morris broke the course record at Crosland Heath Golf Club Yesterday!

Playing in a medal the youngster shot a 69 gross with 5 birdies on her card.

She picked up strokes at the 5th, 8th, 9th, 13th and 14th. Her new handicap is now 2.6 exact.

Hanging Heaton Juniors Triumph

The juniors at Hanging Heaton are up and running once again.

Thursday 28th April saw Billy MacIver, Dominic Hale and Declan Colleran win the local British Heart Foundation round at Halifax West End Golf Club.

Scores of 30, 35 and 40 points saw them announced as winners of the local round and shall be playing at the Belfry on 11th July in the finals.

The team also raised around £260 towards the British Heart Foundation, winning memorabilia for their effort.

Both students at St John Fisher Catholic High School, Billy and Declan are of the same age at 14, with Dominic the youngest at 12 years old. All are now playing off a handicap of 19.

The club have expressed how proud they are of the them and wish them all the best for the Belfry in July.

Father & Son duo's land Captain's drive-in competition

On Saturday 30th April it was the Willow Valley annual Captain's Drive-In Quad-am Competition.

A Shotgun start at 09.00am started proceedings with 18 teams of Willow Valley members taking part.

The photo shows the new Captain for 2011/12 - Mr Nick Hartley - as tradition teeing off from the 1st tee at the start of the competition, also the start of the new golf season at the club and his captaincy.

The Quad-am was won by two father and son duo's, both from local families, which is very unusual and a first at Willow Valley!

Hanson makes good start at Wensum

Chris Hanson started his challenge for the YourGolfTravel Europro event at Wensum Valley with a level par round of 72.

He outscored playing partners Gary Wolstenholme (+5) and Irishman Noel Fox (+3) to be at the top of the leaderboard amongst the early starters.

His round contained a birdie 2 at the 4th, birdie 4 at the 16th and bogey 5s at the 8th and 10th.

The field of 156 will be cut to the top 50 after the second round.

Mixed Friendly at Elland Golf Club

Peter Jackson and Molly Fielding

The first Mixed Friendly of the season was a busy affair for golfers at Elland. Forty people set out on a shotgun start on a sunny, clear, but chilly Friday evening. The playing format, over nine holes, was a four ball better ball Stableford, ¾ handicap.

Members enjoyed an informal supper on their return to the clubhouse and afterwards the winners were presented with their prizes. It was a close run to the finish with three couples scoring 20 points. A count back of the last six meant that 3rd place went to Peter and Linda Gul, 2nd place went to Ian and Elaine Sunderland, but the winners were Peter Jackson and Molly Fielding.

The event was organised by Robert and Tracey Ward. Robert announced that there will be no Mixed Friendly in May, the next one being Friday 24th June, at 5.30, which will be over 18 holes.

In keeping with the Royal Wedding day, a toast was made to the happy couple, Kate and William and congratulations were given to Gerald and Margaret Walker, from Elland – celebrating their 52nd wedding anniversary.

Bradley Hall proving to be tough test

With the absence of any rainfall for over 6 weeks, Bradley Hall, no doubt in keeping with many other courses, is proving to be a stiff test of golf for the majority of members.

Even though the tees and greens are watered each night, that benefit is soon lost during the daytime when having the ability to fully control shots into hard and dry greens, is where the lower handicap golfers prevail.

Those conditions, coupled with a strong easterly wind, were reflected in the scores returned in the monthly Stableford and pushing up the C.S.S. to the maximum of 73.

In Division 1, the clear leader was Mark Calligan (9) with an almost unbelievable 40 points and in so doing, had shots to spare on a number of the members of the Scratch Team. Martin Cockcroft (3) being 2 adrift, Andy Appleyard (4), a further shot back and Andy Whitworth (+1), 6 behind.

In between, recently retired Richard Payne (15) continued his rich run of form with 36 points, along with Scott Peel (8) and 72 year old John Dolan (14) with 35.

In Division 2, Doug Morgan (28) with 36 points beat Paul Toon (16) on a back nine countback with Rob Holroyd (16) a further shot back in third place.

There is no doubt that when the wind comes from the east, Bradley Hall is quite a challenge with tight driving holes being directly into the wind.

Leading Scores

Divison 1:

M.Calligan (9) 40 points

M.Cockcroft (3) 38

A.M.Appleyard (4) 37

R.Payne (15) 36

S.Peel (8) 36

J.Dolan (14) 35

A.R.Whitworth (+1) 34

A.Heywood (11) 34

M.Murphy (11) 34

C.Gillespie (7) 34

Divison 2:

D.Morgan (28) 36

P.Toon (16) 36

R.Holroyd (16) 35

N.Lansdell (16) 33

S.Kent (20) 33

G.Layfield (19) 33

Seniors results and tables

Latest results and current league tables from the Lawrence Batley Seniors League.

Results of matches played April 29th 2011:


Section A:
Branshaw 7 v Crow Nest Park 1
Huddersfield 4 v Crosland Heath 4
Ryburn 2 v Hebden Bridge 6

Section B:
Elland 5 v  Blackley 3
Bradley Park 4 v Lightcliffe 4
Werneth 2 v Halifax 6
South Bradford 5 v Bradley Hall 3

Section C:
Marsden 8 v Saddleworth 0
Queensbury p v Todmorden p
Wortley 7 v South Leeds 1
West Bradford 8 v Outlane 0

Section D:
Bradford Moor 4 v Hanging Heaton 4
Dewsbury 5 v Silkstone 3
Oldham 3 v Woodsome Hall 5
West End 5 v Meltham 3


LEAGUE TABLES. MAY 1st 2011.

SECTION ‘A’ PLD. PTS.
LOW LAITHES 3 14
HUDDERSFIELD 3 14
HEBDEN BRIDGE 3 13
BRANSHAW 3 13
CROSLAND HEATH 3 12
RYBURN 3 12
CALVERLEY 3 10
CROW NEST PARK 3 8

SECTION ‘B’
SOUTH BRADFORD 3 17
HALIFAX 3 16
BLACKLEY 3 16
ELLAND 3 14
BRADLEY PARK 3 12
LIGHTCLIFFE 3 11
BRADLEY HALL 3 7
WERNETH 3 5

SECTION ‘C’
MARSDEN 3 20
WEST BRADFORD 3 16
WORTLEY 3 15
QUEENSBURY 2 11
TODMORDEN 2 8
SOUTH LEEDS 2 5
SADDLEWORTH 2 4
OUTLANE 3 1

SECTION ‘D’
WOODSOME HALL 3 17
WEST END 3 13
MELTHAM 3 12
HANGING HEATON 2 11
BRADFORD MOOR 3 11
OLDHAM 2 10
SILKSTONE 3 8
DEWSBURY 3 6