Union defeated

The HHDUGC suffered a 26-10 defeat away at Harrogate Golf Club in their latest Yorkshire IDU League game.

After three game they currently lie in last place with Leeds next up at home (West End) on 10th July.

Pld Won Lost Hlv Pts For Ags Avg
SHEFFIELD 3 2 0 1 5 67 41 +26
EAST RIDING 3 2 0 1 5 67 41 +26
LEEDS 3 2 1 0 4 49 59 -10
BRADFORD 3 1 1 1 3 57 51 +6
YORK 3 1 2 0 2 56 52 +4
HARROGATE 3 1 2 0 2 54 54 0
TEESSIDE 3 1 2 0 2 44 64 -20
H’FAX-H’FIELD 3 0 2 1 1 38 70 -32


Meanwhile the updated Junior IDU table is below with the HHDUGC in fourth spot:

Pld Won Lost Hlv Pts For Ags Avg
LEEDS 4 3 1 0 6 94 50 +44
BRADFORD 4 3 1 0 6 83 61 +22
TEESSIDE 4 3 1 0 6 77 67 +10
H’FAX-H’FIELD 3 1 1 1 3 49 59 -10
SHEFFIELD 4 1 3 0 2 67 77 -10
EAST RIDING 3 1 2 0 2 40 68 -28
HARROGATE 4 0 3 1 1 58 86 -28

Elland Captain’s Day

Elland Golf Club Captain, Mr Barry Littlewood, held his Captain’s Days over two weekends for the men, with a club record of 110 participating on Saturday 11th June and Saturday 18th June.

There were 43 ladies taking part on Ladies Day, Tuesday 14th June.

The Club’s Junior Captain, Liam Neimantas won the Captain’s prize with scores of 66 and 63 nett, losing 2 shots due to handicap restrictions. 

1st Tiger: Mark Gledhill 65 – 67 nett

2nd Tiger: Rodney Scott 67 – 66 nett

1st Rabbit Michael Bradley 69 – 66 nett

2nd Rabbit Lenny Greenhead 63 – 72 nett

Best Gross: Tiger Nigel King 75 – 70

Best Gross Rabbit: Barry Simmons 89 – 90

Best Nett Day 1: Michael Kenny 64

Best Nett Day 2: Paul Tomlinson 65

Nearest Pin: Steve Newcombe 39”

Ladies Results

Captain’s Prize: Bethany Farren 67 nett

Runner Up: Karen Gledhill 68 nett

Best Gross: Mary Mellor 94

Nearest Line: Bev Taylor ¼”

Local Knowledge pays off for Outlane Pairing

The Cresta Trophy which is played for in the Outlane Mixed Open proved to be a local knowledge of golf for all the prize winners especially the winners Brian Cassidy and Charlotte Hirst both of the home club who took first prize with their 42 Stableford points.

The rest of the prize winners had at least one Outlane member in their ranks and the second place was decided with 5 couples on 39 points and had to go to a countback for the 2nd to 4th place.

In second place was Outlane lady member Linda Easton with Terry Gills from Styal Golf Club who had the better back nine of all the other pairs on their 39 points. Carl Livesey of Outlane swapped his usual husband and wife pairing to partner Gina Fielding of Crosland Heath and his wife Julie and partner marked their card to register another 39 points to claim third spot.

Another Outlane member Allan Woodhead (he also won nearest the pin prize on the 5th for the gents) partnered his daughter Diane Appleyard who plays at Keighley to register a 39 points total which was again a better back nine than the remaining same points totals. Nearest the pin prize for the ladies on the 16th was won by Linda Foxcroft of Forest Park Golf Club and there was a prize for nearest the pin in two on the 17th hole which was won by Sean Labass of Outlane whilst no lady managed to get on the green in two for their prize.

The Mixed Open was sponsored by SOLARLEX who had Rob Greaves a Director from the company to present the prizes and also donated each competitor with a golf ball for the competition which was played in glorious weather from start to finish. 

Outlane Mixed Open - Cresta Trophy

1. Brian Cassidy (Outlane ) / Charlotte Hirst (Outlane) = 42 points

2. Terry Gills (Styal) / Linda Easton (Outlane) = 39 points

3 Carl Livesey (Outlane) / Gina Fielding (Crosland Heath) = 39 points

4. Allan Woodhead (Outlane) / Diane Appleyard (Keighley) = 39 points

Photo shows left to right; Madam Captain Dr.Gillian Goodlass , Solarlex's Rob Greaves, Brian Cassidy , Charlotte Hirst, Mr. Captain Stuart Chaplin.

John Hamer Bowl Results

The 'John Hamer Rosebowl' a men's strokeplay competition, was held at Bradley Hall on Saturday 25 June.

The early starters had to contend with light but driving rain and by lunchtime, the best score returned was a nett 71 by the first off, Richard Leeming (6) and shortly afterwards by Richard Pursell (11).

However, as the day progressed, although the winds eased only slightly, the big difference was clear skies and no rain and so the leaderboard began to change dramatically with the two early pacesetters being pushed back to 14th and 15th.

The outstanding scoring came from a group of 3 golfers, Andy Hanson (18), Mick Shea (7) and Owen Hall (18) the first with a nett 67 and the other two with a shot back. With the exception of Mick Shea, who rarely misses a competition, the other two have only played a handfull of rounds this season, for varying reasons and no doubt encouraged each other.

With only 1 group left to complete their rounds, Andy Hanson had a one shot lead over the field but Steve Sandie (5), the oldest category 1 golfer at the Club and a member of the Scratch Team shot the lowest gross of 72 to also give him a nett 67. On the countback however, Andy Hanson had the better back nine and so claimed his first major trophy.

Leading Scores

1. A.Hanson 85 - 18 = 67

2. S.Sandie 72 - 5 = 67

3. O.K.Hall 86 - 18 = 68

4. M.Shea 75 - 7 = 68

5. F.Mayland 81 - 13 = 68

6. S.Bradley 74 - 6 = 68

7. A.Mills 79 - 10 = 69

8. K.Aldridge 81 - 12 = 69

9. P.Broadley 86 - 16 = 70

10.M.Appleyard 77 - 7 = 70

11.K.Ellis 87 - 17 = 70

12.G.Todd 77 - 7 = 70

13.M.Worsick 82 - 12 = 70

Consistant rain produces high scores

Winners

The usual weather of rain and more rain which seems to happen on Ladies Day at Outlane was the reason for several high scores in their Open 4 AM.AM.

And with the early players getting an absolute soaking it was quite an advantage to play late on when the rain stopped and the sun came out.

Any score to par would be in with a chance as it was the best two to count.

The winning team of Carol Crowther (Outlane), Irene Battye (Outlane), Barbara Horrocks (Crow Nest Park) and Pat Waldren (Hickleton) did just that with a 140 total which was one less than the runners-up of Wendy Stott (Outlane), Debbie Greenwood (Outlane), Gwen Wright ( Dewsbury) and Helen Butcher (Whittingham Heath).

With three teams on 143 the combination of Rosemary Bradford (Outlane), Mavis Turner (Crosland Heath), Eileen Booth (Longley Park) and Anne Carrington (Dewsbury) got the better count back score which was made in the very early deluge whilst the first and second teams were late starters which meant better conditions for their totals.

OUTLANE 4 AM.AM

1. Carol Crowther (Outlane) , Irene Battye(Outlane) , Barbara Horrocks (Crow Nest Park ) , Pat Waldren (Hickleton )

2. Wendy Stott (Outlane) ., Debbie Greenwood (Outlane), Gwen Wright (Dewsbury), Helen Butcher (Whittingham Heath)

3. Rosemary Bradford (Outlane) , Mavis Turner (Crosland Heath), Eileen Booth(Longley Park) , Anne Carrington (Dewsbury)

Nearest The Pin on the 5th - Jane Simpson ( Marsden)

Nearest The Pin on the 16th - Wendy Stott (Outlane)

Hanson aims for back-to-back tour titles

Leader Lee Harper

Chris Hanson is aiming to become the first golfer in nearly six years to win back-to-back events on the PGA EuroPro Tour.

Hanson, a winner at Bovey Castle last week, moved into contention on the second day of The Rusty’s Travel Classic at Longhirst Hall in Northumberland.

He began the second day five shots behind overnight leader Graeme Clark (Doncaster) but an eagle at the third followed by birdies at the fourth and seventh saw Hanson (Woodsome Hall, Huddersfield) take a share of the lead.

Hanson joins three other players – Lee Harper, Graeme Clark and Trevor Jones – on -4 with one round left.

If Hanson was to finish first tomorrow then he would become the first player to win two successive EuroPro Tour events since Simon Robinson triumphed at Swallow, Suffolk and then at Morley Hayes, Derbyshire in July 2005.

Clark shot a score of 71 (+1) on the second day but ended strongly with birdies at the 17th and 18th to stay in the hunt for the £10,000 top prize.

Scotland’s Harper (Archerfield Links, East Lothian) was an early clubhouse leader on the second day after an inconsistent round of 68 (-2) which included six birdies and four bogeys but took him to -4 for the tournament, and he was later joined on this total by Trevor Jones (Whipsnade Park, Hertfordshire).

James Busby (The Shropshire) produced one of the best rounds of the day with a score of 66 (-4) as he aims for his first Tour victory since August 2009. Busby is currently on -3, the same score as Ireland’s Tim Rice (Limerick) after he shot 69 (-1) today.

The top 50 players and ties have advanced to the final round, but, in tricky conditions, some big names failed to make it.

Yorkshire PGA Championship at Willow Valley Golf

The final day of the Yorkshire PGA Championship hosted by Willow Valley Golf once again proved a tough test in wet and windy conditions but the scores improved from day one reflecting the knowledge they had all gained from playing the previous day.

Out of the pack after 9 holes came David Sturgeon who carded 2 under against the 2 over score of overnight leader Neil Cheetham.

The experience and a winter of golf on the sunshine tour in South Africa gave Cheetham the advantage to deal with the pressure of the final 9 holes. He pulled away again, regaining his 2 shot overnight lead which he held on to as he holed out on the 18th green.

Local favourite and Teaching professional Darren Rands from home club Willow Valley Golf made an early charge tying with the leaders after 9 holes. Unfortunately the back nine saw him drop 4 shots and slip back into the chasing pack eventually finishing top local professional just 4 shots behind.

FINISHING POSITIONS:
72 - 74 N Cheetham (Johannesburg)
75 - 73 A Ambler (Moor Allerton)
74 - 75 D Sturgeon (Hallowes GC)
76 - 74 J Drinkall (Allerthorpe Park GC )
78 - 72 J Wells (Beverley)
75 - 75 N Ludwell (Selby)
76 - 74 D Rands (Willow Valley Golf)

Ladies Open at Crow Nest

The Crow Nest Park Golf Club Ladies Open on 12th July has one tee time left in the morning session.

Meanwhile, several times are available for the afternoon session.

To book a time please contact Barbara Horrocks on 01484 315392.

Bower on form at Sir Henry Cooper Junior Masters

The Sir Henry Cooper Junior Masters, a leading international golf tournament, was played at the Nizels Golf and Country Club, Kent on Friday 17th June to Sunday 19th June 2011.

18 Holes Friday, 18 Holes Saturday, then a cut with the top 36 + ties playing 36 Holes on Sunday.

Meltham junior golfer, Jamie Bower, finished a very creditable 5th place, with scores of: ( Par 72) RD1 71, RD2,70, RD3 72, RD4 68 - Total 281 = 7 under par.

He finished three shots behind the winner and England International Toby Tree, Worthing Golf Club, on 278.

Jamie also represented England on his debut along with Greg Payne (Chobham) who has represented England 3 times in the 54 hole Rudersdal Junior Open at Furesoe Golf Club near Copenhagen, Denmark, on the 11th to the 12th June. Both boys gave creditable performances. Greg and Jamie finishing in the top ten, 3rd and 9th respectively.

Hanson wins Dewsbury Pro-Am

On Wednesday 8th June Dewsbury District Golf Club held there 31st Pro Am event in partnership with the Yorkshire Professional Golfers Association. It is the longest running Pro Am event on the Yorkshire PGA tour Calendar.

As ever it attracted a field of top local Professionals and some from further afield such as Neil Cheetham now attached to Johannesburg, South Africa, last year’s Winner, Alex Belt from Bridlington. Paul Carrigil who spent 13 years on the European Tour and now serves on the Referees Panel for the Tour, also played in the event. The Winner this year was Chris Hanson, with a 5 under par round of 66 in changeable blustery conditions. Chris is attached to Woodsome Hall and plays on the Euro Pro Tour.

Another First this year was that of the first Lady Professional, Alex Keighley from Huddersfield, playing with an all Ladies team who finished on 8 under, just 10 shots behind the Team Winners “Team Belt” on 124.

Head Green keeper James Gill and his team were praised for the condition of the greens, which according to many were the best they had played on so far this year, praise indeed!

Thank you to all who took part both Professional and Amateur and to the sponsors and companies who entered we look forward to seeing you again at DDGC.

Pro Scores

66 Chris Hanson - Woodsome Hall

68 Alex Belt – Bridlington, Arron Wainwright - Mid Yorkshire

69 Neil Cheetham - Johannesburg S.A

70 Haminda Matharu – Cookridge Hall, Danny Walsh - Garforth D. R.

71 Lyle Jardine - Doncaster DR, John Oates – Hallowes, Jason Procter - Moor View D.R. Dave Mansell - Wakefield Woodthorpe ,

72 Nigel Hirst, DDGC, Adrian Ambler - Moor Allerton, Laurie Turner - Ghyl Beck

73 Robert Wragg - South Groves D.R, Robert Kershaw - Mirfield D.R,

74 Gareth Moore - Hanging Heaton, Scott Barber - Waterton Park, Darren Rands - Willow Valley, John Ambler - Longley Park,

75 Paul Carman – Huddersfield, Jonathon Jones - Cranfield Academy, Paul Carrigil – Carrigil Golf

Team scores

124 Team Belt

126 DDGC RU Team, Century Dyeing,R Pilkington Construction

128 Needles Inn,

130 Garforth Driving Range,The Old School.

131 A to Z “B “ Team, Eddison & Wandless, Leyden Transport 1, Patterson & Pattersall.

132 DDGC Medal Winners, PTS 1, Carrigil Golf.

133 Little Georgio.

134 A to Z Ladies Team, Dalpha International, Airtech Services, Kohler Mira Lenstec 3,

135 A to Z “A “ Team, C & S Financial Consultants.

136 Lenstec 1, Leyden Transmission, Dunkley All Stars.

137 PTS 2, Unimerco Walmsley.

138 Ideal Stelrad,

139 PTS 3, M G Industries, Lenstec 4.

140 F & G Commercials.

141 Wavin, Lenstec 5.

142 Mortage Trading Co, A Worsman Fruiterers.

145 Lenstec 2.

146 BAXI

Nearest White line on 2nd Hole - GERRARD TAYLOR

Best 3 nett scores on 3rd Hole - 10, Old School, M Philips, S Nolson & G Nolson.

Best 3 gross scores on 16th Hole - 12, Leyden Transmissions 1, M Whittaker, M Cope & S Floyd

Nearest the Pin on 18th Hole - Curtis Chisholm

Juniors win

The HHDUGC Junior Team got their first win of the season on the board and now lie fourth in the Yorkshire IDU League.

They won 26-10 against East Riding at Bradley Hall.

Pld Won Lost Hlv Pts For Ags Avg

LEEDS 4 3 1 0 6 94 50 +44

BRADFORD 4 3 1 0 6 83 61 +22

TEESSIDE 3 2 1 0 4 55 53 +2

H’FAX-H’FIELD 3 1 1 1 3 49 59 -10

SHEFFIELD 3 1 2 0 2 53 55 -2

EAST RIDING 3 1 2 0 2 40 68 -28

HARROGATE 4 0 3 1 1 58 86 -28

Unbelievable, fantastic, tremendous, incredible & extraordinary...

...just a few superlatives that described the achievements of the eight people who played golf around Dewsbury District Golf Club for 24 hours between 4pm Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th June.

The mammoth charity event for Cancer Research took place and went exceptionally well even in the monsoon type downpour of Wednesday evening, just less than an hour into the event! 

With only breaks for food and toilet stops the golfers played through the dark using flashing fluorescent golf balls so they could be seen out on the hills. The much appreciated support staff, consisting mainly of Mirfield Scouts, family and friends were also there for all 24 hours.

The golfers consisted of Jason Evans, Mark Colley, Ian Hardy, Brian Johnson, Michael McAlister, Andrew Bland, James Ward and Neil McManus, all members at Dewsbury District Golf Club.

Leeds Rhinos stars Danny Maguire, Lee Smith and Luke Burgess all came to start the event off and spent most of the day with at the club.

What is probably even more amazing is the number of holes and rounds completed by the team.

Ian Hardy, Brian Johnson and Andrew Bland completed 6 rounds (108 holes) and approx 24 miles.

Michael McAlister, James Ward and Neil McManus completed 7 rounds (126 holes) and approx 28miles.

But unbelievably Jason Evans and Mark Colley completed 10 rounds (180 holes) at an average of less than 2.5 hours a round! Often running between shots their mentality was questioned on more than one occasion and covered approx 40 miles in the process.

Totaling 23 rounds of golf by 8 people = 184 rounds, 414 holes x 8 people = 3312 holes completed!

You can still donate at www.justgiving.com/golfathon24 and help them towards the towards something in the region of £10,000 for all their efforts.

Broadbent is Captain's Weekend Winner

The Captains weekend at Woodsome Hall Golf Club was held over two days with the top 50 scores and ties playing the second round on Sunday 19th June.

The winner was Matthew Broadbent with rounds of 71 + 66 = 137.

This was good enough for a four stroke victory over PG Firth. A Howarth was third with two 71's.

First round leader Graham Cox faded on the second day following his opening 67 with a 76 for a share of fourth place with SE Sykes.

The best junior round was recorded by Seamus Hooley with a 96 - 20 = 76.

Broadbent is pictured with Woodsome Hall Captain Mr J E G Haigh

Seniors scores

Results of matches played in the Lawrence Batley Seniors League on 17th June 2011.

Section A

Branshaw 6 v Ryburn 2

Crosland Heath 1 v Calverley 7

Hebden Bridge 6 v Crow Nest Park 2

Low Laithes 6 v Huddersfield 2

Section B

Bradley Park 8 v Bradley Hall 0

South Bradford 8 v Lightcliffe 0

Section C

Marsden 7 v Wortley 1

Outlane 4 v Queensbury 4

West Bradford 8 v Todmorden 0

Section D

Bradford Moor 6 v Woodsome Hall 2

Dewsbury 1 v Meltham 7

Oldham 1 v Hanging Heaton 7

West End 5 v Silkstone 3

Armitage seals Lilley Cup win

The men's 'Lilley Cup' was held at Bradley Hall on Saturday 18 June with a field of 157 competitiors and despite the forecast, the weather was pleasantly warm even though there was a brisk westerley breeze.

With the recent rains, the course was in pristine condition and the greens were surprisingly quick.

One of the early starters, Peter Skelton (10), set an early target with his 40 points but it was soon bettered by Mark Armitage (14) with what proved to be an unbeatable 42. Mark re-joined the Club in 2010 after a season at Crow Nest and following some indifferent results, he has slowly begun to show signs of improvement and this culminated in his victory.

Playing late in the day, David Stocks (9) set up a challenge for second place but his 40 points was only good enough for third place which left Peter Skelton as the runner up.

Ricrad Dubaj was alone on 39 points and Chris Dyson (19), a new member this season had 38 points, a good effort especially bearing in mind that he had to play off competition limitof 18.

Ex rugby Halifax RLFC player, Carl Gillespie (6) returned the other 38 for 6th place.

Leading Scores

1. M.Armitage (14) 42 points

2. P.Skelton (10) 40

3. D.Stocks (9) 40

4. R.Dubaj (11) 39

5. C.Dyson (19) 38

6. C.Gillespie (6) 38

7. C.Mather (4) 37

8. M.Dyson (18) 37

9. D.Ward (11) 37

10.S.Bradley (7) 37

11.T.Jackson (7) 36

12.P.Scott (12) 36

13.D.Drake (16) 36

14.D.Ellis (6) 36

15.I.Hallett (5) 36

Sensational last round gives Hanson the title

Chris Hanson produced a sensational final round of 63 (-7) to win the Motocaddy Masters at Bovey Castle in Devon.

Hanson started the day four shots behind overnight leaders Dale Marmion and Graham Benson but Hanson's 63, the lowest round by any golfer on the PGA EuroPro Tour so far this season, took him to the title.

His flawless round included birdies at the second, third, tenth, 13th, 14th, 15th and 18th and left him as clubhouse leader and sweating on the outcome.

Marmion on -9 was the only man who could catch him but could only manage to shoot par at the last nine holes as Hanson won the competition and the £10,000 prize by one shot.

Hanson (Woodsome Hall) has had great success at Bovey Castle as he also won there in 2006 and was a day one leader in 2007 before finishing third.

This is his first EuroPro Tour victory in five years, although he came close in 2009 when he had a five-shot lead going into the last day at Collingtree Park, Northamptonshire, but a horror final round of 81 left him in tied eighth.

"I'm a much better golfer now than I was five years ago," said Hanson. "I've matured as a golfer, have a full-time caddy and have got a really good team around me. I've just really matured and focused."

"After those mess ups I've had on final days it's nice to be able to put them all to bed now. Collingtree Park was a massive upset for me and knocked me off balance. I had some time off the EuroPro Tour so to come back and win is absolutely great.

"I think my chances of making the Challenge Tour are really high. I've played well in the first two events. But I want to get on the main tour and will just keep doing what I'm doing.

"I played fantastically today and controlled my golf ball the best I've ever done. I just stuck to my gameplan and it seemed to work.

"It's strange waiting to see if you've won as I was told Dale needed to chip in for a play-off but ten minutes later I still didn't know. I went to hit a few balls and then someone told me, but you don't feel you have won until you have the trophy.

"I knew how tough the course is but I didn't think I would have to shoot seven-under to put the pressure on so hats off to Dale as well."

Marmion, who shot 68 (-2) on Friday, was quick to congratulate Hanson. "I have to give credit where it's due and it was an unbelievable round from Chris, -7 in those conditions," said Marmion.

"I thought me shooting -2 would have been enough but unfortunately it wasn't. But overall I'm happy with how I played and there are plenty of positives to take from it. Second isn't too bad a finish."

Gareth Evans (Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury) was in third on -6, while James Ruth, Ed Wood (Crow Wood, Glasgow) and Nick James (Wenvoe Castle, Cardiff) all finished in tied fourth on -5.

The action from Bovey Castle will be broadcast on June 29 and the next EuroPro Tour event is at Longhirst Hall, Northumberland from June 22 to 24.

Leading Scores:
1 Chris Hanson Woodsome Hall Golf Club -10; 68, 69, 63 = 200 - £10,000.00
2 Dale Marmion Eaton GC -9; 66, 67, 68 = 201 - £5,000.00
3 Gareth Evans Crow Nest Park Golf Club -6; 68, 67, 69 = 204 - £2,500.00
T4 James Ruth . -5; 75, 64, 66 = 205 - £1,433.33
T4 Ed Wood Crow Wood Golf Club -5; 68, 69, 68 = 205 - £1,433.33
T4 Nick James Wenvoe Castle Golf Club -5; 67, 68, 70 = 205 - £1,433.33

Heavy rain dictates Outlane's Taylor Cups

In 1909 the Reverend Jeremiah Taylor and his wife joined Outlane golf Club whilst he was the vicar of Birchencliffe Church and they decided to donate two Trophies which married couples played for in a foursomes competition. 

In recent years the foursomes format continued but as entries dwindled the club opened it up to any mixed couples and now the numbers have increased with members taking part with their own choice of partner. 

The 2011 Taylor Cups was played in continuous heavy rain and scoring was not easy as the foursome system doesn't give you the choice of drives off the tee. With the first couple out Vice Captain Keith Birchenall and young Charlotte Hirst coming in with a 75.5 score it looked like they were going to have a long wait for the presentation with the scores which came behind them reflecting how hard it was with several couples registering 80 plus and more. 

It appeared a strong possibility their score would hold as other couples couldn't get near this total until however the last couple out Jarrad Hazelden and Wendy Stott came in with a magnificent 73.5 score and also their playing partners Nick Sutton and Sarah Hilton took third prize with a 77 total.

Taylor Cups

Jarrad Hazelden / Wendy Stott = 73.5

Keith Birchenall / Charlotte Hirst = 75.5

Nick Sutton / Sarah Hilton = 77

 

The picture shows Captain Stuart Chaplin presenting Trophies)

Union match abandoned

Heavy rain forced the abandonment of the latest Union match at Bradley Park against East Riding Union.

The match ended in a half and the HHDUGC currently lie 7th in the table.

Pld Won Lost Hlv Pts For Ags Avg

SHEFFIELD 2 2 0 0 4 49 23 +26
EAST RIDING 2 1 0 1 3 48 24 +24
BRADFORD 2 1 1 0 2 39 33 +6
YORK 2 1 1 0 2 39 33 +6
LEEDS 2 1 1 0 2 30 42 -12
TEESSIDE 2 1 1 0 2 27 45 -18
H’FAX-H’FIELD 2 0 1 1 1 28 44 -16
HARROGATE 2 0 2 0 0 28 44 -16

24 Hour Golfathon!

A mammouth charity event, starting tomorrow at 4pm and continuing throughout the night ending on Thursday afternoon, is taking place at Dewsbury District Golf Club.

Eight golfers will be aiming to complete at least 8 rounds of golf in a 24 hour period to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Special guests performing the “TEE OFF” are Luke Burgess, Danny Maguire and Richie Mathers. Glow in the dark balls have been provided for rounds played during darkness.

The 'golfathon' has generated a lot of interest locally and attracted sponsorship and support from many people and companies.

More details can be found on a website set up for the fundraiser - www.24hourgolfathon.com

Is Ron the oldest golfers to get a hole-in-one at The Heath?

Outlane's Ron Jarman had a day to remember in the Crosland Heath Invitation!

After playing golf for a number of years he aced his first ever hole-in-one at the short 14th hole with a sand wedge.

However on achieving this he was told he was possibly the oldest golfer to get a hole in one when he disclosed that he was 72-years-old and that nobody at the golf club could remember any one older getting this single shot ace.

It would be interesting to know if any golfers over 72 years of age has achieved this at The Heath or perhaps they could tell us if they have or they knew someone who had.

Darnton Cup

The 'Darnton Cup' a men's better ball with a handicap limit of 18, was held at a sunny Bradley Hall on 11th June with a field of 76 pairs of golfers.

With the greens having been top dressed at the beginning of the week and followed by daily rain showers, the putting surfaces could not have been better and this no doubt was a prime reason for half the field returning below par scores.

Winners of the event were Sean Lang and Ian Croft with a nett score of 61, closely followed with a 62 from Terry Jackson and Vince Lee.

Leading Scores

S.Lang & I.Croft 61

V.Lee & T.Jackson 62

A.Nicholson & M.Bailey 63

W.Williams & R.Pilkington 63

S.Wilkinson & P.Binks 63

S.Hurlin & E.Howker 63

M.Shea & B.Furnandez 63

K.Ellis & D.Ellis 64

G.Layfield & P.Olson 65

N.Lodge & c.McFadzean 65

Senior’s Open at Elland

Elland Golf Club held a Senior’s Open 4 Ball Better Ball competition on Tuesday 31st May.

The event was well attended with 43 pairs taking part on a beautiful sunny, if rather windy day.

The competitors played off ¾ handicap and the winning team came in with 40 points.

They were Barry Crank and Martin Greenwood, both from Elland. In second place were Steve Newcombe and David Thomas with 39 points.

On this very windy day, Robert Holroyd, did well to get within 172” to win the Nearest the Pin prize.

Picture shows, from left, winner Barry Crank and Captain, Barry Littelwood.

Lawrence Batley Results

Results of matches played 10th June 2011

Section A
Calverley 3 v Branshaw 5
Crow Nest Park 4 v Crosland Heath 4
Huddersfield 6 v Hebden Bridge 2
Low Laithes 6 v Ryburn 2


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


Section C
Outlane 3 v Marsden 5
Saddleworth 8 v Queensbury 0
South Leeds 7 v Todmorden 1
Wortley 7 v West Bradford 1


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

West End Open Week

Halifax West End Golf Club are running their annual open week between Saturday 2nd and Saturday 9th July 2011.

They have had a good response but there are still some places available for people join them. The dates are listed below with more details and application forms available at www.westendgc.co.uk

- Saturday 2nd July Men’s 4ball better ball

- Sunday 3rd July Mixed AM AM AM

- Tuesday 5th July Ladies 4ball better ball

- Wednesday 6th July Seniors Over 55 4ball better ball

- Thursday 7th July Mixed 4ball better ball

- Saturday 9th July West End Trophy 36 hole individual medal

Stephen's back nine wins the Outlane Centenary Trophy

In 2006 the club decided to play for a Centenary Trophy as near as possible to the Saturday date from when the club was formed and this years event saw winner Stephen Haveron having a back nine score that Dean Clark who tied with him could not match.

Stephens back nine score of 32 nett was 2 shots better than Deans and included no score more than a 5 whilst Dean regretted his 7 on the 17th hole which made the difference. 

15 years old Michael Thomas continued his excellent progress with a fine 67 nett and he also won a back nine score from Kevan Sykes to finish third. 

The competition incorporated the June Medal and the Division 2 category was won by in form Rabbit Secretary Keith Skippin with a 67 nett from junior Captain Cameron West and his 68 nett bettered Gary Woodcock and Guy Bayley by another back nine score. 

The Centenary Trophy includes all players and it is unusual for a category 1 player to win it but this time it went to a single figure handicap player .

Division 1

1. Stephen Haveron 75 - (9) = 66nett - Centenary Trophy Winner

2. Dean Clark 81 - (15) = 66 nett

3. Michael Thomas 80 - (13) = 67 net

4. Kevan Sykes 78 - (11) = 67 nett

Division 

1. Keith Skippin 89 - (22) = 67 nett

2. Cameron West 94 - (26) = 68 nett

3. Gary Woodcock 87 -(19) = 68 nett

4. Guy Bayley 84 -(16) = 68 nett

Crosland Heath Juniors Win Claret Cup

The Claret Cup was played in glorious weather at Crosland Heath Golf Club and it was the home juniors who shone to take the honours in the team competition which had the best two scores from any number of players who were playing for their own club.

It was Jason Fleetwood with Daniel Syke who's 41 and 40 points won the Claret Cup for The Heath.They are pictured left receiving the trophy from the competition sponsor, David Cox.

In second place was the Lightcliffe combination of Freddie Stoker and Charlie Jeffres who totalled 77 points and third place was shared by Outlane and Longley Park with 75 points with the latter club's George Brady providing the best overall score with a fantastic 45 points which included a back nine total of 27 points.

Outlane provided the second overall best score with Nathan Lockwood's 42 points but unfortunately these two clubs couldn't produce a good enough back up score from their other players.

The girls prize was won by Bradley Parks Jenna Moffit with 35 points edging out Melisa Wood and Neeve Fisher who had 34 and 33 points in a close and exciting finish to their competition.

The same competition saw Outlane's Jordan Barker put his first ball on the second hole well off line and possibly out of bounds so he hit a provisional ball just in case. The provisional went straight into the hole and had to count as his first ball couldn't be found which meant a three instead of a hole-in-one, but never the less a moment he could look back on.

Claret Cup:

1. Crosland Heath - Jason Fleetwood (41) / Daniel Syke (40) - total 81 points

2. Lightcliffe - Freddie Stoker(39) / Charlie Jeffres (38) - total 77 points

3. Outlane - Nathan Lockwood (42) / Tom Armitage (33) - total 75 points

3. Longley Park - George Brady (45) / Scott Gledhill (30) - total 75 points

Best overall Boy - George Brady - Longley Park - 45 points

Girls Competition:

1. Jenna Moffit- Bradley Park- 35 points

2 Melisa Wood - Huddersfield - 34 points

3. Neeve Fisher - Hebden Bridge - 33 points

Juniors remain 6th

The HHDUGC Junior Team remain in sixth place in the Yorkshire IDU League after their two matches.

The latest table can be seen below.

Pld Won Lost Hlv Pts For Ags Avg
BRADFORD 4 3 1 0 6 83 61 +22
LEEDS 3 2 1 0 4 69 39 +30
TEESSIDE 3 2 1 0 4 55 53 +2
SHEFFIELD 2 1 1 0 2 42 30 +12
EAST RIDING 2 1 1 0 2 30 42 -12
H’FAX-H’FIELD 2 0 1 1 1 23 49 -26
HARROGATE 4 0 3 1 1 58 86 -28

Solar Power for Outlane

Outlane Golf Club have become the first club in West Yorkshire to install Solar Photovoltaic Panels (Solar PV).

The system installed in May 2011 will generate around 8,000 KWh/year of electricity, reducing the carbon footprint of the club and under the government’s ‘Feed In Tariff’ (FIT) scheme, produce about £4,000/year of income & savings. This index linked scheme is guaranteed for 25 years, so at current values, the club will benefit to the tune of some £100,000.

Following the club’s strategy of developing its facilities as funds allow, the income has been ‘ring fenced’ for ground improvement work.

The funds for the panels came from anonymous donations, and is another example of the spirit of this friendly, down to earth golf club. In 2009 members funded and built a new clubhouse balcony. During 2008/9 two greens were completely reconstructed to allow all year round play and back in 2003/5 major clubhouse & kitchen refurbishments were undertaken.

The Huddersfield club, conveniently located 5 minutes from the M62 and seen by thousands each day as they head towards Manchester, enjoys panoramic views of the course from its elevated clubhouse.

For more information on visitor packages, membership, clubhouse room hire or catering, contact the Secretary on 01422 374762 or email secretary@outlanegolfclub.ltd.uk, or go to the club website www.outlanegolfclub.ltd.uk.

Solarlex can be contacted on 01422 369004 or www.solarlex.co.uk.

Woodsome Update

The photograph shows the Woodsome Hall Golf Club Scratch team in their 2011 new clothing.

Back row: James Murch, Adam Cryer & Chris Dyson. Front row: Matthew Broadbent & John Hirst.

Hirst also recently partnered Ian Lawson to win the HHDUGC Fourball competition.

Whitworth close to breaking course record

On Saturday 4th June, the Rabbit Captain, Howard Brook hosted his 'Rabbit Captains Day' at Halifax Bradley Hall Golf Club. 

And unlike other competitions, the major prizes are presented to the higher handicap members, the 'Rabbits' (16 handicap upwards).

However, the competition is open to all categories of golfers and not for the first time, a certain Andrew Whitworth (scratch), produced another outstanding example of his ability.

Starting at lunchtime, in company with his good friend, Paul Taylor, he set an unbeatable target for the Tigers with a gross 65, only 1 shot over his long standing course record.

Needless to say, ordinarily, this would have won the best gross prize of the day but as it was a handicap competition, he received the prize for the best nett score in handicaps up to 15. This resulted in the best gross prize going to his playing partner, Paul Taylor (3), with a commendable gross score of 70.

In second place was Nicky Lodge (9), who has only just returned to golf after a break of 3 years following a serious leg injury and playing in only his third competition and returning a nett score of 67.

Close behind with identical scores were David Maguire, Ian Ambler and Paul Taylor.

In the Rabbits section however, the four main prizes were picked up by the higher handicap members, all with nett scores of 65.

Taking the Rabbit Captains Cup, on a back nine count back was Simon Dean (16) who as a result returned to the Tigers for at least the remainder of the season along with Rod Goldstein (16).

In third place was a new member to the Club, Mark Dyson (19) and picking up the final prize was past Rabbit Captain, Steve Hurlin (24).

The day was rounded off with a dinner and prize presentation hosted by the Rabbit Captain.

Division 1:

A.R.Whitworth 65 - 0 = 65

N.Lodge 76 - 9 = 67

D.M.Maguire 77 - 10 = 67

I.Ambler 79 - 12 = 67

P.A.Taylor 70 - 3 = 67

A.Court 77 - 9 = 68

G.Denham 81 - 13 = 68

G.Todd 77 - 8 = 69

C.McFadzean 73 - 4 = 69

A.Morrison 78 - 9 = 69

G,Pearson 83 - 14 = 69

Division 2:

S.Dean 81 - 16 = 65

R.Goldstein 81 - 16 = 65

M.Dyson 84 - 19 = 65

S.Hurlin 89 - 24 = 65

D.Hilton 87 - 21 = 66

Rob Holroyd 83 - 16 = 67

N.Lansdell 84 - 16 = 68

R.Lofts (Club Captain) 87 - 17 = 70

A.Guest 87 - 17 = 70

D.Whalley 87 - 17 = 70

Outlane weather wins in Lockwood Victory Cups

A back nine hole score of only 32 shots gave Steve McNair and Paul Smallman the Trophies in the fourball betterball competition in weather which saw players having nightmare scores as the conditions got the better of them.

Even their 34 shots on the outward half was exceptional and the formers 4 on the last hole against a strong wind and rain proved to be the score of the day as John Lawton and Simon Wagstaff made a valiant effort to match their score but finished 1 adrift with Paul Walker and Simon McKenzie a further shot back with a 68.

Lockwood Victory Cups:

Steve McNair / Paul Smallman = 66

John Lawton / Simon Wagstaff = 67

Paul Walker / Simon McKenzie = 68

Meanwhile the weather only slightly improved for the Bank Holiday Medal 2 days later with the rain coming down without the strong wind and the winner Andy Mellor was regretting his decision to turn out when he could not register a Stableford score on the opening hole and also a single point on the next hole was not an ideal start for him.

However he went on a scoring spree from this point and to finish with 41 points was a round that didn't look like happening after his opening effort in the rain affected competition. In second place came Jarrad Hazelden who was 1 of only 4 people who could manage a 2 on any of the par 3's and whilst scoring 40 points had chances to improve with putts of reasonable length which he missed.

Third place went to Rabbitts Secretary Keith Skippin who used his handicap sensibly to also score 40 points but lost on the count back.

Bank Holiday Medal:

Andy Mellor = 41 points

Jarrad Hazelden = 40 points

Keith Skippin = 40 points

Ladies Open Am Am Stableford at Elland

Summer arrived just in time for the Ladies Am Am at Elland Golf Club, where 88 ladies ventured out on a very hot day.

On Thursday 2nd June, the ladies went out in teams of four, with two to count on every hole. The winners were Elland pair, Bev Taylor and Olwyn Hornby, with guests, Louise Field from Woodsome Hall and Sheila Blackwell from Bradley Park, with a fabulous score of 74.

72 points was a very popular score, with the next three teams all achieving this, but after a count back, second place went to Jenny Priestley (Elland), Hazel Wooller (Fixby), Carol Philp and Joan Gordon (Lightcliffe), and finally third place went to Edith Uttley and Mollie Fielding (Elland), Christine Walker and Margaret Gardner (Horsforth).

Lady Captain, Carmen Leonard, congratulated the winners. She went on to give thanks to all those who given their time, both on the day and during the preparations for the event, which was organised by Linda Gul.

Picture above shows the winning team on the tee, from left, Olwyn Hornby, Sheila Blackwell, Bev Taylor and Louise Field.