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Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Wind cheater Cowan storms ahead
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PGA North Region
GEORGE Cowan mastered a testing wind and slick greens to post an opening round of three-under-par 68 for a two shot lead in the Thompson Davis PGA North Region Championship at Marriott Hollins Hall.
The 29-year-old Westerhope professional would have put even more space between himself and the chasing pack of five players but for a couple of lapses on the home stretch. “I missed the green with my approach to the 16th then drove into the thistles on the next hole,” he explained.
But Cowan, whose one other bogey came at the second, more than compensated for his mistakes with four birdies on the outward half and an eagle at the 365-yard 12th which he drove comfortably before draining a five-foot putt. “I’m glad I got that on the card because the back nine was tough,” he added.
The same stretch clearly did not present a problem for David Shacklady, the most prolific player on the regional circuit despite his failure to win an Order of Merit title in 20 years of trying.
The Mossock Hall man started his round at the 10th and was four-under-par for seven holes before erring on the 18th. He then dropped four more strokes, offset by a brace of birdies in his 70.
On the same mark was past champion Robert Wragg, from Hallowes, who was on course for the outright lead until he ran up a treble bogey on the ninth, his last hole, after his four iron tee-shot plunged into a rocky outcrop. "I had to take the punishment,” he said ruefully.
FIRST ROUND LEADERS: 68 George Cowan (Westerhope); 70 David Shacklady (Mossock Hall), Aran Wainwright (Mid-Yorks), Robert Wragg (Hallowes), David Astin (Woodsome Hall), Neil Cheetham (Dore & Totley); 71 David Thwaites (Brookdale), Sean Doherty (Bury), Chris Sands (SkyCaddie), Ian Keenan (Royal Liverpool); 72 Fraser Kelley (Malton & Norton), Vincent Guest (Teesside), Alex Boyton (Skidby Lakes), David Smith (Swinton Park).
The 29-year-old Westerhope professional would have put even more space between himself and the chasing pack of five players but for a couple of lapses on the home stretch. “I missed the green with my approach to the 16th then drove into the thistles on the next hole,” he explained.
But Cowan, whose one other bogey came at the second, more than compensated for his mistakes with four birdies on the outward half and an eagle at the 365-yard 12th which he drove comfortably before draining a five-foot putt. “I’m glad I got that on the card because the back nine was tough,” he added.
The same stretch clearly did not present a problem for David Shacklady, the most prolific player on the regional circuit despite his failure to win an Order of Merit title in 20 years of trying.
The Mossock Hall man started his round at the 10th and was four-under-par for seven holes before erring on the 18th. He then dropped four more strokes, offset by a brace of birdies in his 70.
On the same mark was past champion Robert Wragg, from Hallowes, who was on course for the outright lead until he ran up a treble bogey on the ninth, his last hole, after his four iron tee-shot plunged into a rocky outcrop. "I had to take the punishment,” he said ruefully.
FIRST ROUND LEADERS: 68 George Cowan (Westerhope); 70 David Shacklady (Mossock Hall), Aran Wainwright (Mid-Yorks), Robert Wragg (Hallowes), David Astin (Woodsome Hall), Neil Cheetham (Dore & Totley); 71 David Thwaites (Brookdale), Sean Doherty (Bury), Chris Sands (SkyCaddie), Ian Keenan (Royal Liverpool); 72 Fraser Kelley (Malton & Norton), Vincent Guest (Teesside), Alex Boyton (Skidby Lakes), David Smith (Swinton Park).
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Sargent calls the shots again
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PGA North Region
NICK Sargent won his eighth pro-am in three months when he top scored in the curtain-raiser for the Thompson Davis PGA North Region Championship at Marriott Hollins Hall.
The Eastham Lodge professional grabbed five birdies in a three-under-par 68 to prevail by a shot from Close House's Jonathan Lupton and fellow North Easterner George Cowan, from Westerhope.
Bridlington Links assistant Alex Belt defends his title in the 36-hole tournament which starts today (Tuesday).
PGA Cup player Andrew Barnett, from North Wales, guided his team to success with a 14-under-par total to deny Sargent a double by one stroke.
THOMPSON DAVIS PGA NORTH REGION CH'SHIP PRO-AM(Marriott Hollins Hall): 68 Nick Sargent (Eastham Lodge); 69 Jonathan Lupton (Close House) 70 George Cowan (Westerhope); 72 Mark Bradley (Chorley).
The Eastham Lodge professional grabbed five birdies in a three-under-par 68 to prevail by a shot from Close House's Jonathan Lupton and fellow North Easterner George Cowan, from Westerhope.
Bridlington Links assistant Alex Belt defends his title in the 36-hole tournament which starts today (Tuesday).
PGA Cup player Andrew Barnett, from North Wales, guided his team to success with a 14-under-par total to deny Sargent a double by one stroke.
THOMPSON DAVIS PGA NORTH REGION CH'SHIP PRO-AM(Marriott Hollins Hall): 68 Nick Sargent (Eastham Lodge); 69 Jonathan Lupton (Close House) 70 George Cowan (Westerhope); 72 Mark Bradley (Chorley).
Monday, 28 September 2009
East Midlands player takes top spot in first Golfshake.com Open
Lionel Roberts of Nottinghamshire took the top spot in the first Golfshake.com Open representing the high handicap category from the East Midlands region. Playing off a 19 handicap and receiving 14 strokes on the day he shot an impressive 33 points at De Vere Wychwood Park at the final event on Saturday 19th September 2009. Lionel, said: 'The whole event was fantastic and Wychwood Park was a fitting venue for the final, I'm just pleased I managed to hold it together on such a testing course.'
The inaugural year of the Golfshake.com Open, saw 8 regional events organised by members taking place across 8 courses around the country representing 7 regions with over 300 people it total taking part. The tournaments entrants were split in 2 handicap categories with 30 finalists of the regional events making it through to the final event at Wychwood Park.
GolfShake.com is Europe's leading golf score tracking, handicap and community website; featuring society management, 10000s of course reviews and active forums. Their Managing Director, Darren Ramowski said 'It was great to see members from the site come together to organise the regional events with so many people taking part'
He added, 'Wychwood Park offered a true golf test and challenge for the competitors and was a fantastic venue for the final. Most of the players struggled for consistency especially around Wychwood's Amen corner of 13,14,15 and 16. Lionel's performance was worthy of taking the top spot with a consistency over the front and back 9 which very few other players managed to do.'
Second spot went to Steve Martin from the Yorkshire region who also shot 33 points but missed out on countback. Steve, from Huddersfield commented: 'The course was a great challenge, and I agree with the club pro wholeheartedly in that both good and bad shots got their just rewards. Thanks for a truly wonderful day the organisation was superb, I shall definitely be entering next years competition. '
The 3rd overall prize winner went to Mark Seymour who was the highest placed low handicap qualifier who carded 31 points in 4th place overall and qualifying from the South West region.
The winners all received a golf break from De Vere plus prizes from Golfbreaks.com and clothing from Bunker Mentality.
Top 10 scores: Lionel Roberts (14) 33 pts, Steve Martin (19) 33 pts, Anthony kempsell (16) 32 pts, Mark Seymour (13) 31 pts, Darren Millichip (8) 28 pts, Steve Johnson (19) 27 pts, David Roth (13) 27 pts, Wayne Santorini (11) 26 pts, Stephen Slack (13) 26 pts, Alan Davidson (11) 26 pts.
Further information and full results can be found here.
East Midlands player takes top spot in first Golfshake.com Open
Lionel Roberts of Nottinghamshire took the top spot in the first Golfshake.com Open representing the high handicap category from the East Midlands region. Playing off a 19 handicap and receiving 14 strokes on the day he shot an impressive 33 points at De Vere Wychwood Park at the final event on Saturday 19th September 2009. Lionel, said: 'The whole event was fantastic and Wychwood Park was a fitting venue for the final, I'm just pleased I managed to hold it together on such a testing course.'
The inaugural year of the Golfshake.com Open, saw 8 regional events organised by members taking place across 8 courses around the country representing 7 regions with over 300 people it total taking part. The tournaments entrants were split in 2 handicap categories with 30 finalists of the regional events making it through to the final event at Wychwood Park.
GolfShake.com is Europe's leading golf score tracking, handicap and community website; featuring society management, 10000s of course reviews and active forums. Their Managing Director, Darren Ramowski said 'It was great to see members from the site come together to organise the regional events with so many people taking part'
He added, 'Wychwood Park offered a true golf test and challenge for the competitors and was a fantastic venue for the final. Most of the players struggled for consistency especially around Wychwood's Amen corner of 13,14,15 and 16. Lionel's performance was worthy of taking the top spot with a consistency over the front and back 9 which very few other players managed to do.'
Second spot went to Steve Martin from the Yorkshire region who also shot 33 points but missed out on countback. Steve, from Huddersfield commented: 'The course was a great challenge, and I agree with the club pro wholeheartedly in that both good and bad shots got their just rewards. Thanks for a truly wonderful day the organisation was superb, I shall definitely be entering next years competition. '
The 3rd overall prize winner went to Mark Seymour who was the highest placed low handicap qualifier who carded 31 points in 4th place overall and qualifying from the South West region.
The winners all received a golf break from De Vere plus prizes from Golfbreaks.com and clothing from Bunker Mentality.
Top 10 scores: Lionel Roberts (14) 33 pts, Steve Martin (19) 33 pts, Anthony kempsell (16) 32 pts, Mark Seymour (13) 31 pts, Darren Millichip (8) 28 pts, Steve Johnson (19) 27 pts, David Roth (13) 27 pts, Wayne Santorini (11) 26 pts, Stephen Slack (13) 26 pts, Alan Davidson (11) 26 pts.
Further information and full results can be found here.
Sunday, 27 September 2009
Senior Open Golf Comps at Leyland
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Lancashire
Two popular Senior Opens will be staged at Leyland Golf Club next year. Both are 4-Ball Betterball Stableford competitions for gentlemen over the age of 60.
Offering excellent value for money at just £25 per pair more information can be found by clicking on the links below.
07/06/2010: Senior Pairs Open - £25 per pair
16/08/2010: Senior Pairs Open - £25 per pair
Leyland Golf Club is an 18 hole parkland course, 6298 yards long, par 70. It possesses a large practice area available to members and visitors. It also has practice bunker and chipping facilities together with a 9 hole putting green.
Offering excellent value for money at just £25 per pair more information can be found by clicking on the links below.
07/06/2010: Senior Pairs Open - £25 per pair
16/08/2010: Senior Pairs Open - £25 per pair
Leyland Golf Club is an 18 hole parkland course, 6298 yards long, par 70. It possesses a large practice area available to members and visitors. It also has practice bunker and chipping facilities together with a 9 hole putting green.
The course is professionally landscaped and has many distinctive features, which include several water hazards. It is within easy access of the M6 and M61 motorways.
Saturday, 26 September 2009
Brunston Castle Winter Golf Package
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Scotland
Brunston Castle Golf Club is offering a superb Winter Package to all players wishing to play this excellent golfing venue.
Situated in the Valley of the Water of Girvan, this demanding Par 72 Championship parkland course, boasts well-groomed, undulating fairways and excellent main greens all-year round. Dissected by the River Girvan, dotted with mature trees and surrounded by the picturesque landscape of the Bargany Estate, Brunston Castle provides a most enjoyable challenge for players of all abilities.
Situated in the Valley of the Water of Girvan, this demanding Par 72 Championship parkland course, boasts well-groomed, undulating fairways and excellent main greens all-year round. Dissected by the River Girvan, dotted with mature trees and surrounded by the picturesque landscape of the Bargany Estate, Brunston Castle provides a most enjoyable challenge for players of all abilities.
*Please note that when frost prevails, Winter Greens will be enforced until the frost clears sufficiently enough to allow the resumption of play to Main Greens.
Packages are available Monday to Sunday from 1st November 2009 until 31st March 2010.
The Winter Package is priced at £22.50 per player (reduced to £17.50 for Winter Greens), inclusive of 18 Holes of golf and a choice of either a Full Scottish Breakfast prior to play or a Two-Course High Tea on the completion of play.
For all bookings please call the Club Professional on (01465) 811825 / 811471 or e-mail either stuart.smith@brunstoncastle.co.uk or sjsgolfsales@aol.com. Website: http://www.brunstoncastle.co.uk/
*14-Seater Mini-Bus available for Hire – please enquire for more details
Ladies Open Golf Competitions at Blackburn Golf Club
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Lancashire
Advance notice is given about four fabulous ladies team open tournaments that will be staged at Blackburn Golf Club next year. This includes a competition exclusively for lady golfers over the age of 50.
Further details about each event can be found by clicking on the links below, hurry though as these events notoriously fill up very quickly!
16/05/2010: Ladies Team Open - £44 per team
04/08/2010: Ladies Team Open - £36 per team
08/09/2010: Senior Ladies Team Open - £24 per team
17/10/2010: Ladies Team Open - £21 per team
Blackburn is a parkland course with superb views of the Lancashire coast and Pennine Hills. Founded in 1894 it is set amongst rolling hills and has lush greens and fairways that offer a test for any golfer.
New drainage, the maturing of trees and additional bunkers have made the course into one of the most popular in the region.
Further details about each event can be found by clicking on the links below, hurry though as these events notoriously fill up very quickly!
16/05/2010: Ladies Team Open - £44 per team
04/08/2010: Ladies Team Open - £36 per team
08/09/2010: Senior Ladies Team Open - £24 per team
17/10/2010: Ladies Team Open - £21 per team
Blackburn is a parkland course with superb views of the Lancashire coast and Pennine Hills. Founded in 1894 it is set amongst rolling hills and has lush greens and fairways that offer a test for any golfer.
New drainage, the maturing of trees and additional bunkers have made the course into one of the most popular in the region.
Friday, 25 September 2009
2010 Carnoustie Country Golf Classic
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Scotland
Carnoustie Country Classic 2010 - Early Bird Offer!
Anybody looking to play in the this fabulous golf tournament and play four great courses should act now if they want to save £39 and secure their place.
Anybody looking to play in the this fabulous golf tournament and play four great courses should act now if they want to save £39 and secure their place.
According to the official website if you book your place for the 2010 Carnoustie Classic by Wednesday 30th September 2009, you will only pay £520 instead of the normal rate of £559. All you need to do to book your place for the 2010 Classic is to pay a £100 deposit.
What's included in the package:
•5 nights' accommodation, on a B&B basis, based on two sharing.
•Transport to/from each golf course.
•Daily prizes across all handicap sections, and overall prizes.
•Optional evening tours to local tourist attractions, and a whisky tasting.
•Daily trips/activities arranged for non-golfing partners if requested.
•Additional tee times arranged at local courses if required.
•Prizegiving Dinner.
More information.
Srixon Balls Winner Announced
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Single Figure Golfer
Kevin Quinn from Alton in Hampshire was drawn as the lucky winner of the Single Figure Golfer prize draw and therefore wins five dozen Srixon Z-Star golf balls.
Kevin is a six-handicapper who plays at Hockley Golf Club near Winchester whose wife, Christine, is a scratch golfer and current double English Senior Ladies Champion.
Kevin is a six-handicapper who plays at Hockley Golf Club near Winchester whose wife, Christine, is a scratch golfer and current double English Senior Ladies Champion.
Kevin has played golf for over 40 years and said, "It was a wonderful surprise to receive your email saying that I had won. Ironically I was given a sleeve of Srixon balls just two weeks ago and was so impressed that I purchased a dozen and have started playing with them instead of the Pro V1." He added, "Perhaps I ought to arrange for a test drive in an Aston Martin or the like to see if something similar might happen!"
Leading EuroPro Tour players earn additional Morocco finale
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PGA EuroPro Tour
Top 15 players after Tour Championships heading for Marrakesh in December.
The top 15 players on the final Order of Merit on this year’s PGA EuroPro Tour will battle it out for a €70,000 prize pool in the Samanah Masters 2009 Satellite Tours Grand Finale at the Samanah Country Club in Marrakesh.
With October’s Tour Championship venue to be announced shortly, the Samanah Masters 2009 is an added bonus for this year’s top performers, who will meet their counterparts from the Alps, Nordic and EPD Tours plus the top three from the Royal Moroccan Pro Tour in the 54-hole tournament which will start on December 8 in Morocco.
The first prize of €10,000 will go to the winner of the tournament at the Jack Nicklaus designed course which will finish on December 10 – with an opening pro-am on December 6 and a closing pro-am on December 11.
“I am delighted that we can offer the cream of this year’s crop the chance to test themselves against the best players from the Alps Tour, the Nordic Tour and the EPD Tour,” said Danny Nickless, the Operation Manager of the Tour. “Samanah Country Club is a fantastic setting for such a great event and it’s a tribute to the quality of the PGA EuroPro Tour that our players will be taking part in this exiting climax to the golfing year.”
The final event on the main Tour is The PartyPoker.com International Open 2009 at Fairmont St Andrews in Scotland on October 7, followed by the Tour Championship.
The top 15 players on the final Order of Merit on this year’s PGA EuroPro Tour will battle it out for a €70,000 prize pool in the Samanah Masters 2009 Satellite Tours Grand Finale at the Samanah Country Club in Marrakesh.
With October’s Tour Championship venue to be announced shortly, the Samanah Masters 2009 is an added bonus for this year’s top performers, who will meet their counterparts from the Alps, Nordic and EPD Tours plus the top three from the Royal Moroccan Pro Tour in the 54-hole tournament which will start on December 8 in Morocco.
The first prize of €10,000 will go to the winner of the tournament at the Jack Nicklaus designed course which will finish on December 10 – with an opening pro-am on December 6 and a closing pro-am on December 11.
“I am delighted that we can offer the cream of this year’s crop the chance to test themselves against the best players from the Alps Tour, the Nordic Tour and the EPD Tour,” said Danny Nickless, the Operation Manager of the Tour. “Samanah Country Club is a fantastic setting for such a great event and it’s a tribute to the quality of the PGA EuroPro Tour that our players will be taking part in this exiting climax to the golfing year.”
The final event on the main Tour is The PartyPoker.com International Open 2009 at Fairmont St Andrews in Scotland on October 7, followed by the Tour Championship.
Thursday, 24 September 2009
Gorstyhill Golf Club 2010 Open Golf Competitions
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Cheshire
Advance notice is given about the 2010 open golf competitions to be played at Gorstyhill Golf Club.
There are five superb events and are now available to enter with early bookings recommended to secure your place. The competitions include a gents individual open, a junior open, a mixed pairs open, a ladies pairs open and a senior pairs open.
There are five superb events and are now available to enter with early bookings recommended to secure your place. The competitions include a gents individual open, a junior open, a mixed pairs open, a ladies pairs open and a senior pairs open.
Direct links to the entry-forms with full information about each tournament can be found below.
10/07/2010: Gents Individual Open - £20 per person
13/08/2010: Junior Open - £10 per person
22/08/2010: Mixed Pairs Open - £24 per couple
07/09/2010: Ladies Pairs Open - £24 per pair
27/09/2010: Senior Pairs Open - £24 per pair
Gorstyhill is an independent, privately owned golf course near Crewe in Cheshire. The excellent USGA greens are playable all year round, drainage and irrigation help to keep the course open and in great condition during all seasons.
A distance of 6,456 yards off the Competition Tees and lovely undulating landscape ensures that golfers will enjoy rather than endure their golf at Gorstyhill. There is a wonderful blend of attractive and interesting
Hot Tee Time Deals
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Berkshire,
Kent,
Lancashire,
Scotland,
Shropshire,
Surrey,
Worcestershire,
Yorkshire
Even though Summer is moving out the golfing season has by no means finished and as Autumn tends to favour warmer and drier days these days there are some great deals to be had during September and October.
To help you find the best offers we have detailed 'ten of the best' tee times. These are available to book online and with savings of up to 88% you can make some huge savings! You can even get golf for a fiver at Forest of Galtres!
Bransford, Worcestershire @ £10.00 saving 50%
Tudor Park, Kent @ £15.00 saving 50%
Woldingham, Surrey @ £15.00 saving 53%
Donnington Grove, Berkshire @ £12.50 saving 62%
Forest of Galtres, North Yorks @ £5.00 saving 88%
Foxhills, Surrey @ £20.00 saving 76%
De Vere Cameron House, East Dumbartonshire @ £35.00 saving 72%
Hawkstone Park, Shropshire @ £20.00 saving 64%
The West Berkshire, Berkshire @ £12.00 saving 45%
De Vere Herons Reach, Lancashire @ £15.00 saving 67%
To help you find the best offers we have detailed 'ten of the best' tee times. These are available to book online and with savings of up to 88% you can make some huge savings! You can even get golf for a fiver at Forest of Galtres!
Bransford, Worcestershire @ £10.00 saving 50%
Tudor Park, Kent @ £15.00 saving 50%
Woldingham, Surrey @ £15.00 saving 53%
Donnington Grove, Berkshire @ £12.50 saving 62%
Forest of Galtres, North Yorks @ £5.00 saving 88%
Foxhills, Surrey @ £20.00 saving 76%
De Vere Cameron House, East Dumbartonshire @ £35.00 saving 72%
Hawkstone Park, Shropshire @ £20.00 saving 64%
The West Berkshire, Berkshire @ £12.00 saving 45%
De Vere Herons Reach, Lancashire @ £15.00 saving 67%
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Rudding Park Golf Offers
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Yorkshire
Eat and Sleep at Rudding Park for £75 per person, and play golf for free!
Immerse yourself in modern luxury in one of the hotel’s 50 stylish bedrooms. Then play a round of golf on both the 18 hole Hawtree course and the fantastic 6 hole Repton Short Course at no extra cost!
Rudding Park is ideally located just two miles south of Harrogate and thirty minutes north of Leeds. View www.ruddingpark.co.uk/offers for available dates, call 01423 871350 or email reservations@ruddingpark.com
4 Friends; 4 balls; £40 at Rudding Park in November, December and January
Bring three friends to play Rudding Park's championship golf course before 31st January 2010 and the four of you can play 18 holes from just £40!
Upgrade to include a round on the Repton Short Course for just an extra £5 per person. To book a tee time please call 01423 872100 or visit www.ruddingpark.co.uk/offers
Tee times cannot be booked more than two weeks in advance and there is a maximum limit of 8 golfers per booking. This offer is subject to availability.
Immerse yourself in modern luxury in one of the hotel’s 50 stylish bedrooms. Then play a round of golf on both the 18 hole Hawtree course and the fantastic 6 hole Repton Short Course at no extra cost!Rudding Park is ideally located just two miles south of Harrogate and thirty minutes north of Leeds. View www.ruddingpark.co.uk/offers for available dates, call 01423 871350 or email reservations@ruddingpark.com
4 Friends; 4 balls; £40 at Rudding Park in November, December and January
Bring three friends to play Rudding Park's championship golf course before 31st January 2010 and the four of you can play 18 holes from just £40!
Upgrade to include a round on the Repton Short Course for just an extra £5 per person. To book a tee time please call 01423 872100 or visit www.ruddingpark.co.uk/offers
Tee times cannot be booked more than two weeks in advance and there is a maximum limit of 8 golfers per booking. This offer is subject to availability.
Seniors Open at Darnford Moors Golf Club
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Staffordshire
A Senior Pairs Open will be played at Darnford Moors Golf Club on Wednesday 7th October 2009.
The 18-hole Better Ball Stableford competition is open to gentlemen aged 55 and over with a maximum handicap of 28. Entry is great value at just £20 per pair but entries must be in before 30th September so hurry! - an entry-form is available here.
Darnford Moors in Lichfield is a challenging course consisting of undulating and testing holes with small tricky greens. Water comes into play on six holes creating a good test for all golfers, whilst not being overly intimidating for higher handicappers.
Built on sandy subsoil superb drainage allows for all year round golf. The links feel enables the golfer to relax and know before they even tee off that they wont be hacking around in the trees all day! There is a friendly atmosphere at the club and all levels of ability are catered for.
The 18-hole Better Ball Stableford competition is open to gentlemen aged 55 and over with a maximum handicap of 28. Entry is great value at just £20 per pair but entries must be in before 30th September so hurry! - an entry-form is available here.
Darnford Moors in Lichfield is a challenging course consisting of undulating and testing holes with small tricky greens. Water comes into play on six holes creating a good test for all golfers, whilst not being overly intimidating for higher handicappers.
Built on sandy subsoil superb drainage allows for all year round golf. The links feel enables the golfer to relax and know before they even tee off that they wont be hacking around in the trees all day! There is a friendly atmosphere at the club and all levels of ability are catered for.
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
The Belfry to Host The National Golf Club Challenge Final
We are thrilled to announce The Final of the 2010 National Golf Club Challenge will be held at The Belfry, UK headquarters of the PGA and spiritual home of the Ryder Cup.
The Grand Final, to be held on 11th and 12th October 2010, will be the conclusion to what is expected to be the largest charity golf event the UK has seen.
The Challenge
Every golf club in the United Kingdom and Ireland is invited to enter their club in to The National Golf Club Challenge (to be held on the 24th or 25th July 2010).
Ten players from the six top scoring clubs will then go forward to compete in the Final, at The Belfry, one of the world's leading golf resorts, where they will compete for some fantastic golf prizes.
The aim of the challenge is to find the 2010 Help for Heroes National Golf Club Champions. While at the same time raise much needed funds and awareness for the excellent Help for Heroes charity.
The Winning Team
The Help for Heroes National Golf Club Champions will win seven nights (for the winning ten golfers) at the 5 star Marriott Taba Heights Resort on the Sinai Peninsula. The prize includes three rounds of golf per golfer at the prestigious Taba Heights Golf Resort.
About Help for Heroes
Help for Heroes was the idea of appeal chairman Bryn Parry and a group of friends and relations. They wanted to help wounded soldiers returning home from combat and came up with several fundraising ideas which led to Help for Heroes being born.
The Charity are completely non political and accept wars happen under any government, all they want to do with the help of the British public, is to assist our wounded heroes. Find out more at http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/
Register Pre-launch (if you haven't already)
If you would like to register to participate in The National Golf Club Challenge, please return this email with the following details or register on the website:
•Golf club name
•Your event coordinator
•Your club captain / secretary
•The full address of your golf club
•An email address for correspondence
•Telephone number.
Once registered, you will be featured on the NGCC website, including a dedicated web page to help promote the event at your club. Like this one created for Hesketh Golf Club: www.ngcc.at/heskethgc
Grab a Great Golf Holiday Deal
There is only a week left to ensure that you pay 2009 prices for your golf break or holiday in 2010.Thanks to the world famous Early Birdie promotion not only do you pay 2009 prices for your golf trip next year you can also get some fabulous cash discounts.
Simply book your 2010 group golf break before 30th September 2009, and you could save up to £200 off your trip to the UK & Ireland or up to £300 off your break to Europe or further afield.
Plus for larger groups you could also receive a state of the art TaylorMade R9 Driver. Perfect as the special prize for the trip or simply as a treat for the organizer!
UK and Ireland GROUP SIZE DISCOUNT
8 - 11 £50 or 750 'Break Points' (equivalent to £75)
12 - 15 £75 or 1150 'Break Points' (equivalent to £115)
16 - 19 £100 or 1500 'Break Points' (equivalent to £150)
20 - 23 £125 or 1750 'Break Points' (equivalent to £175)
24 - 27 £150 or 2250 'Break Points' (equivalent to £225)
28 - 31 £175 or 2500 'Break Points' (equivalent to £250)
32+ £200 or R9 Driver or 3000 'Break Points' (equivalent to £300)
Europe & Further Afield GROUP SIZE DISCOUNT
8 - 11 £100 or 1500 'Break Points' (equivalent to £150)
12 - 15 £150 or 2250 'Break Points' (equivalent to £225)
16 - 19 £200 or R9 Driver or 3000 'Break Points' (equivalent to £300)
20 - 23 £250 or R9 Driver plus £50 discount or 3750 'Break Points' (equivalent to £375)
24+ £300 or R9 Driver plus £100 discount or 4500 'Break Points' (equivalent to £450)
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Belt bids to tie up PGA North Region Championship double
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PGA North Region
ALEX Belt attempts to become the first professional to successfully defend the PGA North Region Championship for nearly 40 years at Marriott Hollins Hall Golf and Country Club next week (Sept 29-30).And if the Bridlington Links assistant continues the form that has swept him to two titles this season he’s every chance of emulating former Ryder Cup man Lionel Platts, the last player to achieve the double back in 1970-71.
Belt, 23, has already notched the Ryder Cup Wales 2010 Welsh Open Young PGA Professional Championship and North Region Assistants’ Tournament for the Harold Lees Trophy to he will take some stopping in the 36-hole tournament, sponsored by International freight forwarders Thomson Davis, which starts on Tuesday, a day after the pro-am.
One of his biggest threats is 31 years his senior - Ilkley-based Gordon Brand who has so far not repeated his 2008 success when he landed the De Vere Collection PGA Seniors’ Championship and the Travis Perkins Masters.
But he has the advantage of regularly practising at Hollins Hall so local knowledge could be a key factor.
Brand, a former Ryder Cup player, maintained his playing privileges on the PGA European Tour from 1977 to 1994 but perhaps his career highlight came when he was runner-up in the 1986 Open Championship at Turnberry, five strokes behind Greg Norman.
Before progressing to senior level, he tried his hand at refereeing, ran a car-washing business and played regularly in North Region events, winning the Leeds Cup in 1988.
Also expected to be in contention is Manchester Open champion Chris Hanson, who recently moved to Woodsome Hall; Leeds Cup winner Chris Clarke, a first year trainee assistant at Wath club Waterfront Golf, and Jonathan Lupton, from Close House near Newcastle, who recently claimed the Powerade PGA Assistants' Championship, in association with FootJoy.
Former European Tour professional Neil Cheetham, attached to Dore and Totley, leads the Order of Merit which will be decided at the end of the tournament.
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Final Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit Points Table 2009
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The final Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit Points Table 2009 is shown below.
Michael Bedford , Prestbury = 850
Mark Young , Longridge = 850
Carl Thompson , Manchester = 530
John Carroll , Huyton & Prescot = 510
Paul McFerran , Childwall = 505
Jack Brooks , Pleasington = 470
Tommy Fleetwood , Formby Hall = 410
Ollie Smith , Ashton-on-Mersey = 395
Ian Kenwright , Haydock Park = 370
Matthew Cox , Royal Birkdale = 300
Craig Fort , Nelson = 300
Mark Rabone , S&A = 285
James Wilson , Formby = 270
Zac Harrison , Preston = 250
Charles Durnian , Fairhaven = 245
Ken Hudson , Hart Common = 235
Alex Hogben , Ringway = 230
Roger Smithies , Manchester = 225
Michael Hearn , Chorley = 224
Mark Ashworth , Clitheroe = 195
Henry Tomlinson , Royal Lytham = 185
Jay McGarvey , Whitefield = 180
Oliver Pantoja , Ashton-on-Mersey = 170
Daniel Nutter , Clitheroe = 170
James Robinson , S&A = 165
Steve Bryan , Bolton Old Links = 165
Richie Blundell , Hillside = 160
Andrew Palmer , Chorley = 155
Charles Ford , Kirby Muxloe = 150
Thomas Winn , Morecambe = 150
David Hurd , Leasowe = 150
David Corsby , Royal Lytham = 150
Martin Thomas , Royal Liverpool = 150
Jamie Plews , Mere = 150
Shaun Field , Nelson = 150
Michael Hunt , Pleasington = 135
Tom Stewart , St Annes Old Links = 130
Ewan Patterson , St Annes Old Links = 125
Chris Rabbich , Crompton & Royton = 125
Chris Kneen , Castletown = 120
Daniel Osbaldeston , Prestbury = 120
Adam Wills , Sandiway = 115
Michael Harrington , Shrigley Hall = 110
James Oliphant , Oliva Nova = 105
Daniel Sefton , Lancaster = 105
Marcus Mohr , Hawarden = 100
Bob Bardsley , Denton = 100
David Holt , Shaw Hill = 100
Andrew Addison , Ashton-in-Makerfield = 100
Mark Duncalf , Formby = 100
Gareth Hastie , Dunscar = 95
David Marshall , The Worcestshire = 90
Mark Geddes , Prenton = 90
Paul Howard , Southport & Ainsdale = 90
Daryl Callister , Mount Murray = 90
Ben Bellfield , Didsbury = 75
Jon Greenough , West Lancs = 75
Sam Connor , Sandiway = 75
Craig Cuthbert , Prestwich = 75
James Newton , Prestbury = 75
Andy Runciman , Bolton = 75
Martin Walsh , Styal = 75
Paul Thornton , St Annes Old Links = 75
Robert Beecham , Nelson = 75
Andy McLoughney , Blackpool North Shore = 70
Sean Nicholls , St Annes Old Links = 65
Russell Hayhoe , Ponteland = 65
Paul Biggins , Accrington = 65
Anthony Stirling , Formby = 65
Lee Chenery , Lancaster = 65
David Simpson , Penrith = 60
Colin Brown , Bromborough = 60
Scott Gowland , Blackpool North Shore = 60
M O'Hara , Formby = 60
Tony Holt , Wilpshire = 60
Kris Sutcliffe , Crompton & Royton = 60
Andy Taylor , Chorley = 60
Joe Bowers , New Mills = 60
Liam Ball , Chorley = 60
Nick Uttley , Nelson = 60
Chris Harrison , Sandiway = 55
Paul Kinnear , Formby Hall = 55
Robert Fawcett , Dukinfield = 55
Jonathan Corke , Rowany = 50
Will Jones , Oswestry = 50
Stephen Jopson , Carlisle = 50
Nick Jackson , Chorley = 50
Craig Connell , Ashton & Lea = 50
David Hannis , Blackpool North Shore = 50
Tom Irwin , Croham Hurst = 50
Andrew Millray , Windermere = 50
Jake Watson , St Annes Old Links = 50
Richard Pickard , Mere = 45
Mark Millhouse , Bolton = 45
Mike Kelly , Ashton-under-Lyne = 45
Ashley Sage , Sandiway = 45
Kyle Hughes , Formby Hall = 45
Sam Roberts , Llanymynech = 45
Mikiel Tchobanian , Blackpool North Shore = 45
David Hughes , West Lancs = 45
Jonathan Hurst , Shaw Hill = 45
Martin France , Lymm = 45
Ciaran Doherty , Bury = 45
Chris Lander , Hesketh = 45
Ian Short , Nelson = 45
Kevin Reilly , S&A = 40
Richard Kilshaw , Hillside = 40
Declan Dixon , Fairhaven = 40
Graham Jackson , Manchester = 40
Luke Hignall , Prenton = 40
Gareth Bradley , Bramhall = 40
Ian Hardman , Accrington = 40
Josh Evans , Mere = 40
Barry Bellfield , Eaton = 40
Gary Lacy , Ashton-in-Makerfield = 40
Terry Eardley , Burslem = 40
Andrew Hill , Hazel Grove = 40
Louie Laviscount , Wilpshire = 40
Adam Andrews , Ashton-in-Makerfield = 40
David Smethurst , Formby = 35
David Peel , Stockport = 30
Paul Lowey , Rowany = 30
Kristian Taylor , Formby = 30
Simon Coumbe , Pontefract = 30
Michael Downs , San Roque = 30
Reece Cranfield , Haigh Hall = 30
Mike Howarth , Penwortham = 30
Chris Cuthbert , Prestwich = 30
Brian McCann , Morecambe = 30
Kyle Evans , Prenton = 30
Lee Collinson , Blackpool Park = 30
Scott Smallman , Newcastle-under-Lyne = 30
Andy Heesom , Clitheroe = 30
Daniel Rowley , Shipley = 30
Ryan Corbett , West Lancs = 30
Henry Featherstone , Ringway = 30
Nick Fallows , North Manchester = 30
Adam Perfect , Ashton-under-Lyne = 30
Ray Tennant , Formby Hall = 30
Lee Ormerod , Nelson = 30
Jonathan Harrison , S&A = 25
Anthony Bolton , Formby = 25
Chris Bracewell , Ashton & Lea = 25
Curtis Dean , St Annes Old Links = 25
Graham Roberts , Eaton = 25
Sam Stuart , St Annes Old Links = 25
Andrew Hardie , Astbury = 25
Liam Hunt , High Legh Park = 25
Anthony Holden , Preston = 25
Kurt Van Flute , Childwall = 25
Tony Flanagan , Clitheroe = 25
Drew Molloy , Hillside = 20
Tim Cooper , Marriott Worsley Park = 20
Matthew Galley , Morecambe = 20
Tom Stewart , St Annes Old Links = 20
Steve Benton , South Staffs = 20
Sean Towndrow , S&A = 20
Adam Smith , Accrington = 20
Neil Jones , Vicars Cross = 20
Sam Townend , Wilpshire = 20
Bradley Clisham , Grange Park = 20
Neil Wain , Trentham = 20
Peter Hadfield , Hazel Grove = 20
Andy Allen , Crompton & Royton = 20
James , Formby = 20
Chris Bainbridge , Bolton Old Links = 20
Ken Sargent , Haydock Park = 20
Gareth Clark , Manchester = 15
Paul Jones , Royal Birkdale = 15
Jamie Guy , Bromborough = 15
Dean Moseley , Blackpool North Shore = 15
Lee Mayers , Fairhaven = 15
Liam Kindon , North Manchester = 15
Ian Winstanley , Formby = 15
Rob Whatham , Grange Park = 15
Andrew Hull , Wakefield = 15
Laim Jeffrey , Haigh Hall = 15
Mark Rogers , Hazel Grove = 10
Kevin Kean , Ashton-on-Mersey = 10
Gavin Nesbit , Boldon = 10
Paul Armstrong , Penwortham = 10
Sean Blinkhorn , Leigh = 10
Paul Knight , Eastham Lodge = 10
Andrew Davis , Manchester = 10
David Simpson , Lytham Green Drive = 10
Michael Bennett , Bury = 10
Greg McIllroy , Southport Old Links = 10
Lee Crombleholme , Leigh = 10
James Hall , Royal Lytham = 10
John Flint , Crompton & Royton = 10
Lee Pargeter , Fulford = 10
Liam Pickard , Nelson = 10
Michael Bedford , Prestbury = 850
Mark Young , Longridge = 850
Carl Thompson , Manchester = 530
John Carroll , Huyton & Prescot = 510
Paul McFerran , Childwall = 505
Jack Brooks , Pleasington = 470
Tommy Fleetwood , Formby Hall = 410
Ollie Smith , Ashton-on-Mersey = 395
Ian Kenwright , Haydock Park = 370
Matthew Cox , Royal Birkdale = 300
Craig Fort , Nelson = 300
Mark Rabone , S&A = 285
James Wilson , Formby = 270
Zac Harrison , Preston = 250
Charles Durnian , Fairhaven = 245
Ken Hudson , Hart Common = 235
Alex Hogben , Ringway = 230
Roger Smithies , Manchester = 225
Michael Hearn , Chorley = 224
Mark Ashworth , Clitheroe = 195
Henry Tomlinson , Royal Lytham = 185
Jay McGarvey , Whitefield = 180
Oliver Pantoja , Ashton-on-Mersey = 170
Daniel Nutter , Clitheroe = 170
James Robinson , S&A = 165
Steve Bryan , Bolton Old Links = 165
Richie Blundell , Hillside = 160
Andrew Palmer , Chorley = 155
Charles Ford , Kirby Muxloe = 150
Thomas Winn , Morecambe = 150
David Hurd , Leasowe = 150
David Corsby , Royal Lytham = 150
Martin Thomas , Royal Liverpool = 150
Jamie Plews , Mere = 150
Shaun Field , Nelson = 150
Michael Hunt , Pleasington = 135
Tom Stewart , St Annes Old Links = 130
Ewan Patterson , St Annes Old Links = 125
Chris Rabbich , Crompton & Royton = 125
Chris Kneen , Castletown = 120
Daniel Osbaldeston , Prestbury = 120
Adam Wills , Sandiway = 115
Michael Harrington , Shrigley Hall = 110
James Oliphant , Oliva Nova = 105
Daniel Sefton , Lancaster = 105
Marcus Mohr , Hawarden = 100
Bob Bardsley , Denton = 100
David Holt , Shaw Hill = 100
Andrew Addison , Ashton-in-Makerfield = 100
Mark Duncalf , Formby = 100
Gareth Hastie , Dunscar = 95
David Marshall , The Worcestshire = 90
Mark Geddes , Prenton = 90
Paul Howard , Southport & Ainsdale = 90
Daryl Callister , Mount Murray = 90
Ben Bellfield , Didsbury = 75
Jon Greenough , West Lancs = 75
Sam Connor , Sandiway = 75
Craig Cuthbert , Prestwich = 75
James Newton , Prestbury = 75
Andy Runciman , Bolton = 75
Martin Walsh , Styal = 75
Paul Thornton , St Annes Old Links = 75
Robert Beecham , Nelson = 75
Andy McLoughney , Blackpool North Shore = 70
Sean Nicholls , St Annes Old Links = 65
Russell Hayhoe , Ponteland = 65
Paul Biggins , Accrington = 65
Anthony Stirling , Formby = 65
Lee Chenery , Lancaster = 65
David Simpson , Penrith = 60
Colin Brown , Bromborough = 60
Scott Gowland , Blackpool North Shore = 60
M O'Hara , Formby = 60
Tony Holt , Wilpshire = 60
Kris Sutcliffe , Crompton & Royton = 60
Andy Taylor , Chorley = 60
Joe Bowers , New Mills = 60
Liam Ball , Chorley = 60
Nick Uttley , Nelson = 60
Chris Harrison , Sandiway = 55
Paul Kinnear , Formby Hall = 55
Robert Fawcett , Dukinfield = 55
Jonathan Corke , Rowany = 50
Will Jones , Oswestry = 50
Stephen Jopson , Carlisle = 50
Nick Jackson , Chorley = 50
Craig Connell , Ashton & Lea = 50
David Hannis , Blackpool North Shore = 50
Tom Irwin , Croham Hurst = 50
Andrew Millray , Windermere = 50
Jake Watson , St Annes Old Links = 50
Richard Pickard , Mere = 45
Mark Millhouse , Bolton = 45
Mike Kelly , Ashton-under-Lyne = 45
Ashley Sage , Sandiway = 45
Kyle Hughes , Formby Hall = 45
Sam Roberts , Llanymynech = 45
Mikiel Tchobanian , Blackpool North Shore = 45
David Hughes , West Lancs = 45
Jonathan Hurst , Shaw Hill = 45
Martin France , Lymm = 45
Ciaran Doherty , Bury = 45
Chris Lander , Hesketh = 45
Ian Short , Nelson = 45
Kevin Reilly , S&A = 40
Richard Kilshaw , Hillside = 40
Declan Dixon , Fairhaven = 40
Graham Jackson , Manchester = 40
Luke Hignall , Prenton = 40
Gareth Bradley , Bramhall = 40
Ian Hardman , Accrington = 40
Josh Evans , Mere = 40
Barry Bellfield , Eaton = 40
Gary Lacy , Ashton-in-Makerfield = 40
Terry Eardley , Burslem = 40
Andrew Hill , Hazel Grove = 40
Louie Laviscount , Wilpshire = 40
Adam Andrews , Ashton-in-Makerfield = 40
David Smethurst , Formby = 35
David Peel , Stockport = 30
Paul Lowey , Rowany = 30
Kristian Taylor , Formby = 30
Simon Coumbe , Pontefract = 30
Michael Downs , San Roque = 30
Reece Cranfield , Haigh Hall = 30
Mike Howarth , Penwortham = 30
Chris Cuthbert , Prestwich = 30
Brian McCann , Morecambe = 30
Kyle Evans , Prenton = 30
Lee Collinson , Blackpool Park = 30
Scott Smallman , Newcastle-under-Lyne = 30
Andy Heesom , Clitheroe = 30
Daniel Rowley , Shipley = 30
Ryan Corbett , West Lancs = 30
Henry Featherstone , Ringway = 30
Nick Fallows , North Manchester = 30
Adam Perfect , Ashton-under-Lyne = 30
Ray Tennant , Formby Hall = 30
Lee Ormerod , Nelson = 30
Jonathan Harrison , S&A = 25
Anthony Bolton , Formby = 25
Chris Bracewell , Ashton & Lea = 25
Curtis Dean , St Annes Old Links = 25
Graham Roberts , Eaton = 25
Sam Stuart , St Annes Old Links = 25
Andrew Hardie , Astbury = 25
Liam Hunt , High Legh Park = 25
Anthony Holden , Preston = 25
Kurt Van Flute , Childwall = 25
Tony Flanagan , Clitheroe = 25
Drew Molloy , Hillside = 20
Tim Cooper , Marriott Worsley Park = 20
Matthew Galley , Morecambe = 20
Tom Stewart , St Annes Old Links = 20
Steve Benton , South Staffs = 20
Sean Towndrow , S&A = 20
Adam Smith , Accrington = 20
Neil Jones , Vicars Cross = 20
Sam Townend , Wilpshire = 20
Bradley Clisham , Grange Park = 20
Neil Wain , Trentham = 20
Peter Hadfield , Hazel Grove = 20
Andy Allen , Crompton & Royton = 20
James , Formby = 20
Chris Bainbridge , Bolton Old Links = 20
Ken Sargent , Haydock Park = 20
Gareth Clark , Manchester = 15
Paul Jones , Royal Birkdale = 15
Jamie Guy , Bromborough = 15
Dean Moseley , Blackpool North Shore = 15
Lee Mayers , Fairhaven = 15
Liam Kindon , North Manchester = 15
Ian Winstanley , Formby = 15
Rob Whatham , Grange Park = 15
Andrew Hull , Wakefield = 15
Laim Jeffrey , Haigh Hall = 15
Mark Rogers , Hazel Grove = 10
Kevin Kean , Ashton-on-Mersey = 10
Gavin Nesbit , Boldon = 10
Paul Armstrong , Penwortham = 10
Sean Blinkhorn , Leigh = 10
Paul Knight , Eastham Lodge = 10
Andrew Davis , Manchester = 10
David Simpson , Lytham Green Drive = 10
Michael Bennett , Bury = 10
Greg McIllroy , Southport Old Links = 10
Lee Crombleholme , Leigh = 10
James Hall , Royal Lytham = 10
John Flint , Crompton & Royton = 10
Lee Pargeter , Fulford = 10
Liam Pickard , Nelson = 10
Monday, 21 September 2009
Fort holds firm in battle of Trafalgar
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CRAIG Fort led the home charge in the Trafalgar Trophy at Nelson as seven members finished in the top 12 in the final Mitsushiba Northern Order fixture of the campaign.
Fort eagled the 484-yard third hole in each round of 65 and 66 and picked up nine birdies in a nine-under-par total. And he also won by nine shots from clubmate Shaun Field, despite double bogeying his last hole.
With Prestbury player Mike Bedford having already denied Longridge’s Mark Young a record third successive merit title the previous week, Manchester Hopwood’s Carl Thompson held on to third place without figuring in this event.
DETAILS: 131 Craig Fort (Nelson) 65 66; 140 Shaun Field (Nelson) 67 73; 142 Robert Beecham (Nelson) 71 71, Nick Uttley (Nelson) 70 72; 145 Mark Rabone (S&A) 76 69; 146 Ian Short (Nelson) 71 75, Lee Chenery (Lancaster) 69 77; 147 Niall Ormerod (Nelson) 74 73, Tony Flanagan (Clitheroe) 71 76; 148 Ken Sargent (Haydock Park) 75 73, Liam Jeffrey (Haigh Hall) 74 74, Dean Pickard (Nelson) 74 74.
ORDER OF MERIT FINAL LEADERS: 850pts Mike Bedford (Prestbury), Mark Young (Longridge); 530 Carl Thompson (Manchester); 510 John Carroll (Huyton & Prescot); 505 Paul McFerran (Childwall); 470 Jack Brooks (Pleasington); 410 Tommy Fleetwood (Formby Hall); 395 Ollie Smith (Ashton-on-Mersey); 370 Ian Kenwright (Haydock Park); 300 Matthew Cox (Royal Birkdale), Craig Fort (Nelson); 285 Mark Rabone (S&A); 270 James Wilson (Formby); 250 Zac Harrison (Preston); 245 Charles Durnian (Fairhaven).
Fort eagled the 484-yard third hole in each round of 65 and 66 and picked up nine birdies in a nine-under-par total. And he also won by nine shots from clubmate Shaun Field, despite double bogeying his last hole.
With Prestbury player Mike Bedford having already denied Longridge’s Mark Young a record third successive merit title the previous week, Manchester Hopwood’s Carl Thompson held on to third place without figuring in this event.
DETAILS: 131 Craig Fort (Nelson) 65 66; 140 Shaun Field (Nelson) 67 73; 142 Robert Beecham (Nelson) 71 71, Nick Uttley (Nelson) 70 72; 145 Mark Rabone (S&A) 76 69; 146 Ian Short (Nelson) 71 75, Lee Chenery (Lancaster) 69 77; 147 Niall Ormerod (Nelson) 74 73, Tony Flanagan (Clitheroe) 71 76; 148 Ken Sargent (Haydock Park) 75 73, Liam Jeffrey (Haigh Hall) 74 74, Dean Pickard (Nelson) 74 74.
ORDER OF MERIT FINAL LEADERS: 850pts Mike Bedford (Prestbury), Mark Young (Longridge); 530 Carl Thompson (Manchester); 510 John Carroll (Huyton & Prescot); 505 Paul McFerran (Childwall); 470 Jack Brooks (Pleasington); 410 Tommy Fleetwood (Formby Hall); 395 Ollie Smith (Ashton-on-Mersey); 370 Ian Kenwright (Haydock Park); 300 Matthew Cox (Royal Birkdale), Craig Fort (Nelson); 285 Mark Rabone (S&A); 270 James Wilson (Formby); 250 Zac Harrison (Preston); 245 Charles Durnian (Fairhaven).
Date Change for GM Junior Tour
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The date of the opening GM Junior Tour event at Hartford Golf Club has been delayed until the 27th September. Full details and an entry-form can be found here.
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Thursday, 17 September 2009
Sargent in command
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NICK Sargent led from the front as he battled his way to his seventh win of the season on the PGA North Region circuit.
The Eastham Lodge professional fired rounds of 65 and 66 to finished nine-under-par and five shots clear in the Aberdovey and Royal St David’s Pro-am.
He shrugged off the chasing back, headed by Mossock Hall’s David Shacklady, with by picking up four birdies in the last nine holes at Royal St David’s.
LEADING SCORES: 131 Nick Sargent (Eastham Lodge) 65 66; 136 David Shacklady (Mossock Hall) 68 68; 141 Christopher Crowder (Lee Park) 72 69; 142 Gareth Jones (Sandiway) 69 73; 143 Matthew Tottey (North Wales) 72 71, Craig Corrigan (Haigh Hall) 72 71.
The Eastham Lodge professional fired rounds of 65 and 66 to finished nine-under-par and five shots clear in the Aberdovey and Royal St David’s Pro-am.
He shrugged off the chasing back, headed by Mossock Hall’s David Shacklady, with by picking up four birdies in the last nine holes at Royal St David’s.
LEADING SCORES: 131 Nick Sargent (Eastham Lodge) 65 66; 136 David Shacklady (Mossock Hall) 68 68; 141 Christopher Crowder (Lee Park) 72 69; 142 Gareth Jones (Sandiway) 69 73; 143 Matthew Tottey (North Wales) 72 71, Craig Corrigan (Haigh Hall) 72 71.
Latest 2009 Northern Order of Merit Table
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The latest Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit points table, with just one event to be played, is shown below.
Neither Mike Bedford or Mark Young will be competing in The Trafalgar Trophy at Nelson Golf Club therefore Bedford wins the title due to his four victories this season compared to just one for Young.
Latest Northern Order of Merit Points Table
Michael Bedford , Prestbury = 850Neither Mike Bedford or Mark Young will be competing in The Trafalgar Trophy at Nelson Golf Club therefore Bedford wins the title due to his four victories this season compared to just one for Young.
Latest Northern Order of Merit Points Table
Mark Young , Longridge = 850
Carl Thompson , Manchester = 530
John Carroll , Huyton & Prescot = 510
Paul McFerran , Childwall = 505
Jack Brooks , Pleasington = 470
Tommy Fleetwood , Formby Hall = 410
Ollie Smith , Ashton-on-Mersey = 395
Ian Kenwright , Haydock Park = 370
Matthew Cox , Royal Birkdale = 300
James Wilson , Formby = 270
Zac Harrison , Preston = 250
Charles Durnian , Fairhaven = 245
Ken Hudson , Hart Common = 235
Mark Rabone , S&A = 235
Alex Hogben , Ringway = 230
Roger Smithies , Manchester = 225
Michael Hearn , Chorley = 224
Mark Ashworth , Clitheroe = 195
Henry Tomlinson , Royal Lytham = 185
Jay McGarvey , Whitefield = 180
Oliver Pantoja , Ashton-on-Mersey = 170
Daniel Nutter , Clitheroe = 170
James Robinson , S&A = 165
Steve Bryan , Bolton Old Links = 165
Richie Blundell , Hillside = 160
Andrew Palmer , Chorley = 155
Charles Ford , Kirby Muxloe = 150
Thomas Winn , Morecambe = 150
David Hurd , Leasowe = 150
Craig Fort , Nelson = 150
David Corsby , Royal Lytham = 150
Martin Thomas , Royal Liverpool = 150
Jamie Plews , Mere = 150
Michael Hunt , Pleasington = 135
Tom Stewart , St Annes Old Links = 130
Ewan Patterson , St Annes Old Links = 125
Chris Rabbich , Crompton & Royton = 125
Chris Kneen , Castletown = 120
Daniel Osbaldeston , Prestbury = 120
Adam Wills , Sandiway = 115
Michael Harrington , Shrigley Hall = 110
James Oliphant , Oliva Nova = 105
Daniel Sefton , Lancaster = 105
Marcus Mohr , Hawarden = 100
Bob Bardsley , Denton = 100
David Holt , Shaw Hill = 100
Andrew Addison , Ashton-in-Makerfield = 100
Mark Duncalf , Formby = 100
Gareth Hastie , Dunscar = 95
David Marshall , The Worcestshire = 90
Mark Geddes , Prenton = 90
Paul Howard , Southport & Ainsdale = 90
Daryl Callister , Mount Murray = 90
Ben Bellfield , Didsbury = 75
Jon Greenough , West Lancs = 75
Sam Connor , Sandiway = 75
Craig Cuthbert , Prestwich = 75
James Newton , Prestbury = 75
Andy Runciman , Bolton = 75
Martin Walsh , Styal = 75
Paul Thornton , St Annes Old Links = 75
Andy McLoughney , Blackpool North Shore = 70
Sean Nicholls , St Annes Old Links = 65
Russell Hayhoe , Ponteland = 65
Paul Biggins , Accrington = 65
Anthony Stirling , Formby = 65
David Simpson , Penrith = 60
Colin Brown , Bromborough = 60
Scott Gowland , Blackpool North Shore = 60
M O'Hara , Formby = 60
Tony Holt , Wilpshire = 60
Kris Sutcliffe , Crompton & Royton = 60
Andy Taylor , Chorley = 60
Joe Bowers , New Mills = 60
Liam Ball , Chorley = 60
Chris Harrison , Sandiway = 55
Paul Kinnear , Formby Hall = 55
Robert Fawcett , Dukinfield = 55
Jonathan Corke , Rowany = 50
Will Jones , Oswestry = 50
Stephen Jopson , Carlisle = 50
Nick Jackson , Chorley = 50
Craig Connell , Ashton & Lea = 50
David Hannis , Blackpool North Shore = 50
Tom Irwin , Croham Hurst = 50
Andrew Millray , Windermere = 50
Shawn Field , Nelson = 50
Jake Watson , St Annes Old Links = 50
Richard Pickard , Mere = 45
Mark Millhouse , Bolton = 45
Mike Kelly , Ashton-under-Lyne = 45
Ashley Sage , Sandiway = 45
Kyle Hughes , Formby Hall = 45
Sam Roberts , Llanymynech = 45
Mikiel Tchobanian , Blackpool North Shore = 45
David Hughes , West Lancs = 45
Jonathan Hurst , Shaw Hill = 45
Martin France , Lymm = 45
Ciaran Doherty , Bury = 45
Chris Lander , Hesketh = 45
Kevin Reilly , S&A = 40
Richard Kilshaw , Hillside = 40
Declan Dixon , Fairhaven = 40
Graham Jackson , Manchester = 40
Luke Hignall , Prenton = 40
Gareth Bradley , Bramhall = 40
Ian Hardman , Accrington = 40
Josh Evans , Mere = 40
Barry Bellfield , Eaton = 40
Gary Lacy , Ashton-in-Makerfield = 40
Terry Eardley , Burslem = 40
Andrew Hill , Hazel Grove = 40
Louie Laviscount , Wilpshire = 40
Adam Andrews , Ashton-in-Makerfield = 40
David Smethurst , Formby = 35
David Peel , Stockport = 30
Paul Lowey , Rowany = 30
Kristian Taylor , Formby = 30
Simon Coumbe , Pontefract = 30
Michael Downs , San Roque = 30
Reece Cranfield , Haigh Hall = 30
Mike Howarth , Penwortham = 30
Chris Cuthbert , Prestwich = 30
Brian McCann , Morecambe = 30
Kyle Evans , Prenton = 30
Lee Collinson , Blackpool Park = 30
Scott Smallman , Newcastle-under-Lyne = 30
Andy Heesom , Clitheroe = 30
Daniel Rowley , Shipley = 30
Ryan Corbett , West Lancs = 30
Henry Featherstone , Ringway = 30
Nick Fallows , North Manchester = 30
Adam Perfect , Ashton-under-Lyne = 30
Ray Tennant , Formby Hall = 30
Jonathan Harrison , S&A = 25
Anthony Bolton , Formby = 25
Chris Bracewell , Ashton & Lea = 25
Curtis Dean , St Annes Old Links = 25
Lee Chenery , Lancaster = 25
Graham Roberts , Eaton = 25
Sam Stuart , St Annes Old Links = 25
Andrew Hardie , Astbury = 25
Liam Hunt , High Legh Park = 25
Anthony Holden , Preston = 25
Kurt Van Flute , Childwall = 25
Drew Molloy , Hillside = 20
Tim Cooper , Marriott Worsley Park = 20
Matthew Galley , Morecambe = 20
Tom Stewart , St Annes Old Links = 20
Steve Benton , South Staffs = 20
Sean Towndrow , S&A = 20
Adam Smith , Accrington = 20
Neil Jones , Vicars Cross = 20
Sam Townend , Wilpshire = 20
Bradley Clisham , Grange Park = 20
Neil Wain , Trentham = 20
Peter Hadfield , Hazel Grove = 20
Andy Allen , Crompton & Royton = 20
James , Formby = 20
Chris Bainbridge , Bolton Old Links = 20
Gareth Clark , Manchester = 15
Paul Jones , Royal Birkdale = 15
Jamie Guy , Bromborough = 15
Dean Moseley , Blackpool North Shore = 15
Lee Mayers , Fairhaven = 15
Liam Kindon , North Manchester = 15
Ian Winstanley , Formby = 15
Rob Whatham , Grange Park = 15
Andrew Hull , Wakefield = 15
Mark Rogers , Hazel Grove = 10
Kevin Kean , Ashton-on-Mersey = 10
Gavin Nesbit , Boldon = 10
Paul Armstrong , Penwortham = 10
Sean Blinkhorn , Leigh = 10
Paul Knight , Eastham Lodge = 10
Andrew Davis , Manchester = 10
David Simpson , Lytham Green Drive = 10
Michael Bennett , Bury = 10
Greg McIllroy , Southport Old Links = 10
Lee Crombleholme , Leigh = 10
James Hall , Royal Lytham = 10
John Flint , Crompton & Royton = 10
Lee Pargeter , Fulford = 10
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
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Monday, 14 September 2009
Junior Winter Tour Schedule Announced
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GM Junior Golf Tour
The GM Junior Golf Tour, designed for talented youngsters who want to maximise their game to professional standards, continues to go from strength to strength and details about events have now been published through to April 2010.
An exciting development is that the tour now has two UK qualifiers for the Callaway Golf Junior World Championships with 24 places available, double the number for the past five years.
More about the tour, details of forthcoming tournaments along with application forms can be found on our GM Junior Tour page.
An exciting development is that the tour now has two UK qualifiers for the Callaway Golf Junior World Championships with 24 places available, double the number for the past five years.More about the tour, details of forthcoming tournaments along with application forms can be found on our GM Junior Tour page.
Bedford denies Young in merit drama
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Northern Order of Merit
MIKE Bedford clinched the Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit title after winning the Ashton Trophy at St Annes Old links Golf Club despite racking up the same number of aggregate points as Mark Young.On a dramatic day in the penultimate event of the season, the Cheshire county champion from Prestbury denied his Lancashire counterpart a record third successive crown because he had a superior ratio of victories.
Bedford claimed four to the Longridge player’s one as the total points finished level for the first time since the merit started in 1988.
The two adversaries will miss the final fixture at Nelson on Sunday because they are competing in the England County Champions’ Tournament at Woodhall Spa but no-one else can catch them.
And they knew exactly what they had to do at St Annes Old Links because they were drawn together. Young trailed by two shots at the half-way stage as Bedford opened with a 69 to which he added 70, five-under-par all told.
Young birdied his final hole for a 74 to claim sixth place but the 45 merit points he picked up left him agonisingly short.
DETAILS: 139 Mike Bedford (Prestbury) 69 70; 142 Mark Rabone (Southport & Ainsdale) 70 72; 143 Paul Thornton (St Annes Old Links) 68 75; 144 Michael Hearn (Chorley) 69 75; 145 Jake Watson (St Annes Old Links) 72 73, Mark Young (Longridge) 71 74; 146 Adam Andrews (Ashton-in-Makerfield) 74 72, Andrew McLoughney (St Annes Old Links) 73 73; 147 Anthony Stirling (Formby) 71 76; 148 James Wilson (Formby) 72 76; 149 Andrew Hull (Wakefield) 73 76, Martin Walsh (Styal) 73 76.
ORDER OF MERIT LEADERS: 850pts Mike Bedford (Prestbury), Young (Longridge); 530 Carl Thompson (Manchester); 510 John Carroll (Huyton & Prescot); 505 Paul McFerran (Childwall); 470 Jack Brooks (Pleasington); 410 Tommy Fleetwood (Formby Hall); 395 Ollie Smith (Ashton-on-Mersey); 370 Ian Kenwright (Haydock Park); 300 Matthew Cox (Royal Birkdale); 270 James Wilson (Formby); 250 Zac Harrison (Preston); 245 Charles Durnian (Fairhaven).
The full Northern Order of Merit points table will be posted later this week.
Home comfort for McFerran
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Northern Order of Merit
PAUL McFerran made the most of home advantage to win the Childwall Trophy to add to the Grange Park Rose Bowl he claimed last month.
First round leader Mark Young finished third to extend his lead in the Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit to 105 points, the Lancashire champion from Longridge closing in of a record third successive title.
His county team-mate McFerran trailed him by a shot after opening with a 71 before edging ahead with 68 which contained an eagle at the 541-yard 10th and five birdies, four on the front nine.
As Young closed with a 71, Formby’s Mark Duncalf carded 68 to beat him into second place on countback.
DETAILS: 139 Paul McFerran (Childwall) 71 68; 141 Mark Duncalf (Formby) 73 68, Marl Young (Longridge) 70 71; 146 John Carroll (Huyton & Prescot) 73 73; 148 Daryl Callister (Mount Murray) 75 73, Robert Fawcett (Dukinfield) 74 74, Andy Addison (Ashton-in-Makerfield) 74 74; 149 Ray Tennant (Formby Hall) 73 76, Kurt Van Flute (Childwall) 72 77; 152 Ryan Corbett (West Lancs) 79 73, Rob Whatham (Grange Park) 76 76; 153 Liam Ball (Chorley) 79 74.
ORDER OF MERIT LEADERS: 805 Mark Young (Longridge); 700 Mike Bedford (Prestbury); 530 Carl Thompson (Manchester); 510 John Carroll (Huyton & Prescot); 505 Paul McFerran (Childwall); 470 Jack Brooks (Pleasington); 410 Tommy Fleetwood (Formby Hall); 395 Ollie Smith (Ashton-on-Mersey); 370 Ian Kenwright (Haydock Park); 300 Matthew Cox (Royal Birkdale); 250 James Wilson (Formby), Zac Harrison (Preston); 245 Charles Durnian (Fairhaven).
First round leader Mark Young finished third to extend his lead in the Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit to 105 points, the Lancashire champion from Longridge closing in of a record third successive title.
His county team-mate McFerran trailed him by a shot after opening with a 71 before edging ahead with 68 which contained an eagle at the 541-yard 10th and five birdies, four on the front nine.
As Young closed with a 71, Formby’s Mark Duncalf carded 68 to beat him into second place on countback.
DETAILS: 139 Paul McFerran (Childwall) 71 68; 141 Mark Duncalf (Formby) 73 68, Marl Young (Longridge) 70 71; 146 John Carroll (Huyton & Prescot) 73 73; 148 Daryl Callister (Mount Murray) 75 73, Robert Fawcett (Dukinfield) 74 74, Andy Addison (Ashton-in-Makerfield) 74 74; 149 Ray Tennant (Formby Hall) 73 76, Kurt Van Flute (Childwall) 72 77; 152 Ryan Corbett (West Lancs) 79 73, Rob Whatham (Grange Park) 76 76; 153 Liam Ball (Chorley) 79 74.
ORDER OF MERIT LEADERS: 805 Mark Young (Longridge); 700 Mike Bedford (Prestbury); 530 Carl Thompson (Manchester); 510 John Carroll (Huyton & Prescot); 505 Paul McFerran (Childwall); 470 Jack Brooks (Pleasington); 410 Tommy Fleetwood (Formby Hall); 395 Ollie Smith (Ashton-on-Mersey); 370 Ian Kenwright (Haydock Park); 300 Matthew Cox (Royal Birkdale); 250 James Wilson (Formby), Zac Harrison (Preston); 245 Charles Durnian (Fairhaven).
Doherty’s Euro boost
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PGA North Region
SEAN Doherty gave himself a perfect tonic as he prepares for next week’s European Tour stage one qualifier in Scotland when he won the Lancashire PGA Championship at Accrington.The 25-year-old Bury assistant has only just returned from a three-month lay-off after injuring the tendons in his wrist.
“I happened soon after I’d finished fourth in the Northern Open at Spey Valley. All I could do was teach in the meantime but this win should sharpen up my game,” he said as strung together rounds of 68 and 70 for a two-under-par aggregate.
A shot adrift were past winners Barry Taylor, from Houghwood, and Haigh Hall teaching professional Craig Corrigan.
Dogherty, sponsored by Bury businessman Rob Foy, embarks on his fourth successive attempt to win a tour card at Dundonald Links.
“I’ve reached the final stage twice so let’s hope this will be third time lucky,” he added.
Bill Fletcher, who coaches at Leisure Lakes Academy, won the senior prize for a sixth year running with an 80.
DETAILS: 138 Sean Doherty (Bury) 68 70; 139 Barry Taylor (Houghwood) 70 69, Craig Corrigan (Haigh Hall) 69 70; 140 David Shacklady (Mossock Hall) 72 68; 141 Colin Maroney (unatt) 70 71, David Smith (Swinton Park) 72 69, Chris Mathews (Samlesbury Golf Centre) 68 73; 142 Paul Wright (Accrington) 71 71, Jeff Mathews (Samlesbury Golf Centre) 69 73, Martyn Hamer (Ellesmere) 68 74. Seniors: 80 W Fletcher (Leisure Lakes).
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Belt notches another victory after five-hole shoot-out
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PGA North Region
ALEX Belt tied up the PGA North Region Assistants’ Tournament for the Harold Lees Trophy when he beat Lee Shepherd at the fifth extra hole at Dore and Totley.
The 23-year-old from Bridlington Links won an enthralling battle with the Willow Valley man who went agonisingly close to settling the issue at the third play-off hole, the 18th.
Belt saved his par thanks to a delicately executed chip to a foot after overshooting the green and was then relieved to see Shepherd’s 10-foot putt scrape the edge of the hole.
The pair were deadlocked in normal time on level par total of 144 over two rounds but Belt, who defends his PGA North Region Championship crown at Marriott Hollins Hall at the end of the month, looked home and dry half-way through his second round after grabbing four birdies.
But he dropped three shots at the 10th and despite leaked two more at the 12th and 16th he still looked a likely winner until Shepherd birdied the 17th.
And it was at the same hole in sudden death where Belt, winner of the Ryder Cup Wales 2010 Welsh Open Young PGA Professional Championship at Bull Bay earlier in the season, made sure of the title with a par after his opponent paid the penalty for a blocked drive.
Daniel Haughian, assistant at Adlington Golf Centre and overnight leader by three shots after a 68, ran up a 10 on the par five ninth and double bogeyed the next on his way to a 79 and a share of sixth place, three off the pace.
LEADING SCORES: 144 Alex Belt (Bridlington Links) 71 73, Lee Shepherd (Willow Valley) 73 71; 145 Michael Ramsden (Bondhay) 73 72, Matthew Marsh (Hallowes) 71 74, James Salt (Ashton-under-Lyne) 71 74; 147 Luke Allen (Lindrick) 77 70, Ben Scott (Clitheroe) 71 76, Daniel Haughian (Adlington Golf Centre) 68 79.
The 23-year-old from Bridlington Links won an enthralling battle with the Willow Valley man who went agonisingly close to settling the issue at the third play-off hole, the 18th.
Belt saved his par thanks to a delicately executed chip to a foot after overshooting the green and was then relieved to see Shepherd’s 10-foot putt scrape the edge of the hole.
The pair were deadlocked in normal time on level par total of 144 over two rounds but Belt, who defends his PGA North Region Championship crown at Marriott Hollins Hall at the end of the month, looked home and dry half-way through his second round after grabbing four birdies.
But he dropped three shots at the 10th and despite leaked two more at the 12th and 16th he still looked a likely winner until Shepherd birdied the 17th.
And it was at the same hole in sudden death where Belt, winner of the Ryder Cup Wales 2010 Welsh Open Young PGA Professional Championship at Bull Bay earlier in the season, made sure of the title with a par after his opponent paid the penalty for a blocked drive.
Daniel Haughian, assistant at Adlington Golf Centre and overnight leader by three shots after a 68, ran up a 10 on the par five ninth and double bogeyed the next on his way to a 79 and a share of sixth place, three off the pace.
LEADING SCORES: 144 Alex Belt (Bridlington Links) 71 73, Lee Shepherd (Willow Valley) 73 71; 145 Michael Ramsden (Bondhay) 73 72, Matthew Marsh (Hallowes) 71 74, James Salt (Ashton-under-Lyne) 71 74; 147 Luke Allen (Lindrick) 77 70, Ben Scott (Clitheroe) 71 76, Daniel Haughian (Adlington Golf Centre) 68 79.
New venue and sponsorship for PGA North Region Championship
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PGA North Region
IT’S all change for the PGA North Region Championship as it switches from the North East to Yorkshire after attracting new funding.
International freight forwarders Thomson Davis will sponsor the 36-hole tournament, which will include a curtain-raising pro-am, at Marriott Hollins Hall Golf and Country Club on September 29-30.
The course, set among 200 acres of moorland with stunning views across Baildon Moor and the Aire Valley, offers a fair test in an event that will determine the outcome of the region's Order of Merit for the Mike Slater Memorial Trophy.
John Wildman, MD of Thomson Davis, said: “We have a long history in supporting a variety of events and charities through a range of sports, most recently an annual 20/20 cricket match.
“We look forward to working with the PGA and Marriott Hollins Hall and creating a great event – the venue is spectacular and we all hope the golf on show will be similarly so.”
Peter Rishworth, the resort’s director of Golf, added: “Considerable preparation on and off the course has been carried out to ensure that the players enjoy their time here. “Strategic bunkering combined with undulating fairways and greens are particular features offer a real challenge to professionals and amateurs.
“The championship course will once again provide a great test to players like former Ryder Cup star Gordon Brand who practices and trains here. The event is set to be a huge success.”
North Region secretary Graham Maly said: “This is a great venue and with a new sponsor we’re confident it will provide a fitting end to the season.”
This is the 62nd staging of the tournament inaugurated in 1946 and boast many famous past winners including former Ryder Cup players John Fallon, Alex Caygill and Lionel Platts and more recently European Tour professionals Andrew Murray, Phil Archer and Paul Eales.
Meanwhile, Bridlington Links assistant Alex Belt has confirmed he will defend his title and will clearly be the man to beat again following his victory in the Ryder Cup Wales 2010 Welsh Open Young PGA Professional Championship at Bull Bay.
Also expected to be in the field is Jonathan Lupton, a 30-year-old from Middlesbrough and now based at Close House near Newcastle, who recently swept to a comprehensive win in the Powerade PGA Assistants' Championship, in association with FootJoy, at The London Club.
Former European Tour professional Neil Cheetham, attached to Dore and Totley, leads the Order of Merit from a group of eight players all within striking distance.
International freight forwarders Thomson Davis will sponsor the 36-hole tournament, which will include a curtain-raising pro-am, at Marriott Hollins Hall Golf and Country Club on September 29-30.
The course, set among 200 acres of moorland with stunning views across Baildon Moor and the Aire Valley, offers a fair test in an event that will determine the outcome of the region's Order of Merit for the Mike Slater Memorial Trophy.
John Wildman, MD of Thomson Davis, said: “We have a long history in supporting a variety of events and charities through a range of sports, most recently an annual 20/20 cricket match.
“We look forward to working with the PGA and Marriott Hollins Hall and creating a great event – the venue is spectacular and we all hope the golf on show will be similarly so.”
Peter Rishworth, the resort’s director of Golf, added: “Considerable preparation on and off the course has been carried out to ensure that the players enjoy their time here. “Strategic bunkering combined with undulating fairways and greens are particular features offer a real challenge to professionals and amateurs.
“The championship course will once again provide a great test to players like former Ryder Cup star Gordon Brand who practices and trains here. The event is set to be a huge success.”
North Region secretary Graham Maly said: “This is a great venue and with a new sponsor we’re confident it will provide a fitting end to the season.”
This is the 62nd staging of the tournament inaugurated in 1946 and boast many famous past winners including former Ryder Cup players John Fallon, Alex Caygill and Lionel Platts and more recently European Tour professionals Andrew Murray, Phil Archer and Paul Eales.
Meanwhile, Bridlington Links assistant Alex Belt has confirmed he will defend his title and will clearly be the man to beat again following his victory in the Ryder Cup Wales 2010 Welsh Open Young PGA Professional Championship at Bull Bay.
Also expected to be in the field is Jonathan Lupton, a 30-year-old from Middlesbrough and now based at Close House near Newcastle, who recently swept to a comprehensive win in the Powerade PGA Assistants' Championship, in association with FootJoy, at The London Club.
Former European Tour professional Neil Cheetham, attached to Dore and Totley, leads the Order of Merit from a group of eight players all within striking distance.
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
Hart Common Pairs Opens
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Lancashire
Two new pairs events to be played this Autumn at Hart Common Golf Club have just been added to our website.
Both tournaments are 4-Ball Better Ball competitions and are open to both gents and ladies.
The first event takes place on Sunday 4th October whilst the second is to be held on Sunday 1st November. Handicap limits are 18 for men and 24 for women.
With a bacon roll & coffee on arrival and an entry-fee of just £25 per pair these both represent excellent value for money.
An entry form and further details for the October event can be found here whilst an entry-form and more info for the November date is here.
Hart Common is a beautiful Parkland course on greenbelt land set in countryside near the town of Westhoughton, close to Wigan and Bolton.
The course has many water features with the 7th being the signature hole, a classic par four with water all down the left! The entire complex also includes a 27-bay driving range and nine-hole Academy Course.
Afterwards, visitors can relax in the fully licensed clubhouse where good service and great food is assured.
Both tournaments are 4-Ball Better Ball competitions and are open to both gents and ladies.
The first event takes place on Sunday 4th October whilst the second is to be held on Sunday 1st November. Handicap limits are 18 for men and 24 for women.
With a bacon roll & coffee on arrival and an entry-fee of just £25 per pair these both represent excellent value for money.
An entry form and further details for the October event can be found here whilst an entry-form and more info for the November date is here.
Hart Common is a beautiful Parkland course on greenbelt land set in countryside near the town of Westhoughton, close to Wigan and Bolton.
The course has many water features with the 7th being the signature hole, a classic par four with water all down the left! The entire complex also includes a 27-bay driving range and nine-hole Academy Course.
Afterwards, visitors can relax in the fully licensed clubhouse where good service and great food is assured.
Monday, 7 September 2009
Didsbury Golf Club - LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY!!
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Cheshire
There are still some spaces available in the Pairs Open to be played at Didsbury Golf Club on Sunday 20th September 2009.The format is a Betterball Stableford and is open to gents and ladies with maximum handicaps of 21 and 30 respectively. Entry is great value at just £25 per pair.
Didsbury is renowned for its friendly atmosphere and visitors are assured of a very warm welcome.
An entry-form can be found here.
Young back in the driving seat
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Northern Order of Merit
MARK Young regained pole position in the Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit after finishing runner-up on countback to host club player Steve Bryan in the Bolton Old Links Trophy.
With three events left, the Lancashire County champion from Longridge is 30 points ahead of his Cheshire counterpart Mike Bedford who had held the high ground for the last six events.
But Bedford, from Prestbury, is one of seven players still in with a chance to deny Young a record third successive title.
Bryan won his first Order of Merit title after rounds of 75 and 69, level par all told, as Young returned 73 and 71.
DETAILS: 144 Steve Bryan (Old Links) 75 69, Mark Young (Longridge) 73 71; 146 Andy Runciman (Dean) 69 77; 150 Joe Bowers (New Mills) 75 75; 151 Liam Ball (Chorley) 77 74; 152 Daniel Sefton (Lancaster) 74 78; 153 Tom Stuart (St Annes Old Links) 79 74, Jay McGarvey (Whitefield) 77 76, Ken Hudson (Hart Common) 75 78; 154 Chris Bainbridge (Bolton Old Links) 74 80; 155 Adam Perfect (Royal Winchester) 75 80; 156 Paul McFerran (Childwall) 78 78.
ORDER OF MERIT LEADERS: 730 Mark Young (Longridge); 700 Mike Bedford (Prestbury); 530 Carl Thompson (Manchester); 470 Jack Brooks (Pleasington); 450 John Carroll (Huyton & Prescot); 410 Tommy Fleetwood (Formby Hall); 395 Ollie Smith (Ashton-on-Mersey); 370 Ian Kenwright (Haydock Park); 355 Paul McFerran (Childwall); 300 Matthew Cox (Royal Birkdale); 250 James Wilson (Formby), Zac Harrison (Preston); 245 Charles Durnian (Fairhaven).
With three events left, the Lancashire County champion from Longridge is 30 points ahead of his Cheshire counterpart Mike Bedford who had held the high ground for the last six events.
But Bedford, from Prestbury, is one of seven players still in with a chance to deny Young a record third successive title.
Bryan won his first Order of Merit title after rounds of 75 and 69, level par all told, as Young returned 73 and 71.
DETAILS: 144 Steve Bryan (Old Links) 75 69, Mark Young (Longridge) 73 71; 146 Andy Runciman (Dean) 69 77; 150 Joe Bowers (New Mills) 75 75; 151 Liam Ball (Chorley) 77 74; 152 Daniel Sefton (Lancaster) 74 78; 153 Tom Stuart (St Annes Old Links) 79 74, Jay McGarvey (Whitefield) 77 76, Ken Hudson (Hart Common) 75 78; 154 Chris Bainbridge (Bolton Old Links) 74 80; 155 Adam Perfect (Royal Winchester) 75 80; 156 Paul McFerran (Childwall) 78 78.
ORDER OF MERIT LEADERS: 730 Mark Young (Longridge); 700 Mike Bedford (Prestbury); 530 Carl Thompson (Manchester); 470 Jack Brooks (Pleasington); 450 John Carroll (Huyton & Prescot); 410 Tommy Fleetwood (Formby Hall); 395 Ollie Smith (Ashton-on-Mersey); 370 Ian Kenwright (Haydock Park); 355 Paul McFerran (Childwall); 300 Matthew Cox (Royal Birkdale); 250 James Wilson (Formby), Zac Harrison (Preston); 245 Charles Durnian (Fairhaven).
Bradley’s a splash hit in the Lakes thanks to a second hand putter
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PGA North Region
MARK Bradley won the Lakes Classic at Windermere for the second time in nine years with the help of a second hand putter he bought from a member of Chorley Golf Club where he is professional.
After rolling in six birdies in each round for a seven-under-par aggregate, he said: “I also drove the ball well which kept me out of trouble.
“I’ve tried a few putters this season but this one certainly did the job for me.”
After rolling in six birdies in each round for a seven-under-par aggregate, he said: “I also drove the ball well which kept me out of trouble.
“I’ve tried a few putters this season but this one certainly did the job for me.”
The last time Bradley stole the thunder in the long-running pro-am he had to endure torrential rain. But on this occasion he missed most of the wet weather on the final day because of an early tee-time.
“I was fortunate because conditions deteriorated after I’d finished,” he said as he posted rounds of 62 and 65. He was two shots ahead of former Kendal pro Peter Scott, who is based at Leisure Lakes near Southport, and PGA Cup player Andrew Barnett, from North Wales Driving Range.
Meanwhile, Bradley is hoping to keep his form for the Lancashire PGA Championship at Accrington on Thursday.
Then later in the month he’ll be pegging up in the North Region Championship at Marriott Hollins Hall, Bradford, which he won in 2006.
LEADING SCORES: 127 Mark Bradley (Chorley) 62 65; 129 Peter Scott (Leisure Lakes) 64 65, Andrew Barnett (North Wales DR) 64 65; 130 Neil Cheetham (Dore & Totley) 65 65, David Smith (Swinton Park) 69 61, Nick Sargent (Eastham Lodge) 62 68.
“I was fortunate because conditions deteriorated after I’d finished,” he said as he posted rounds of 62 and 65. He was two shots ahead of former Kendal pro Peter Scott, who is based at Leisure Lakes near Southport, and PGA Cup player Andrew Barnett, from North Wales Driving Range.
Meanwhile, Bradley is hoping to keep his form for the Lancashire PGA Championship at Accrington on Thursday.
Then later in the month he’ll be pegging up in the North Region Championship at Marriott Hollins Hall, Bradford, which he won in 2006.
LEADING SCORES: 127 Mark Bradley (Chorley) 62 65; 129 Peter Scott (Leisure Lakes) 64 65, Andrew Barnett (North Wales DR) 64 65; 130 Neil Cheetham (Dore & Totley) 65 65, David Smith (Swinton Park) 69 61, Nick Sargent (Eastham Lodge) 62 68.
Saturday, 5 September 2009
Special Offer at Portal Golf Club in Cheshire
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Cheshire
Macdonald Portal Hotel and Spa have a great offer on at the moment.
The special price is from £59 per person per night (based on 2 people sharing) and includes accommodation, breakfast, dinner and a round of golf on either the Championship or Premier Parkland course.
The special price is from £59 per person per night (based on 2 people sharing) and includes accommodation, breakfast, dinner and a round of golf on either the Championship or Premier Parkland course.
You can also get a 25% discount off spa treatments too!
The offer is valid until 31st October 2009 and you must use promotion code PU8 when booking. Click here to book now.
Friday, 4 September 2009
Top 20 Golf Courses
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The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club
Foxhills Golf Resort
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St. Thomas's Priory Golf Club
Breadsall Priory Golf Club
Forest Pines Golf Club
Hellidon Lakes Golf Club
Quindell Golf & Country Club
Meyrick Park Golf Club
Slaley Hall Golf Resort
Aldwark Manor Golf & Spa Hotel
Leatherhead Golf Club
Forest of Arden Golf Club
Wychwood Park Golf Club
Mottram Hall Golf Club
Staverton Park Golf Club
Forest of Galtres Golf Club
Telford Golf Resort
St. Pierre Golf Club
Celebrity Golf Classic at The Belfry
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Warwickshire
The Variety Club of Great Britain Celebrity Golf Classic is taking place on September 28th 2009 at The Belfry playing The Brabazon Championship Course!
The purpose of the event is to raise funds for The Variety Club of Great Britain to help benefit sick, disabled and disadvantaged children, who I am sure you are aware need our help more than ever in this current economic climate.
There are a host of keen golfers attending, wanting to test their skills on the Brabazon Championship Course in what promises to be a great day of golf and a lot of fun. The event is also being televised and will be shown on Sky Sports!
You can take part in this event for just £650 - this is for a team of four and includes a gala dinner. Tickets for non-golfers who wish to attend are available. The evening Gala Dinner at the Belfry Hotel is £75 per head
For bookings and more information contact event chairman David Shaw on the details below:
Mobile : 07970 454928
Office : 01543 418855 option one
Email : dshaw@britanniagroup.co.uk
The purpose of the event is to raise funds for The Variety Club of Great Britain to help benefit sick, disabled and disadvantaged children, who I am sure you are aware need our help more than ever in this current economic climate.
There are a host of keen golfers attending, wanting to test their skills on the Brabazon Championship Course in what promises to be a great day of golf and a lot of fun. The event is also being televised and will be shown on Sky Sports!
You can take part in this event for just £650 - this is for a team of four and includes a gala dinner. Tickets for non-golfers who wish to attend are available. The evening Gala Dinner at the Belfry Hotel is £75 per head
For bookings and more information contact event chairman David Shaw on the details below:
Mobile : 07970 454928
Office : 01543 418855 option one
Email : dshaw@britanniagroup.co.uk
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Wednesday, 2 September 2009
2010 Open Golf Competitions at Warrington
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Cheshire
Advance notice is given about the 2010 open golf competitions due to be played at The Warrington Golf Club next year.
There are five fantastic events already finalised and available to enter with early bookings recommended. The first three competitions include a meal whilst every event includes a ball sweep and some fabulous prizes up for grabs.
There are five fantastic events already finalised and available to enter with early bookings recommended. The first three competitions include a meal whilst every event includes a ball sweep and some fabulous prizes up for grabs.
Direct links to the entry-forms with full information about each tournament can be found below.05/05/2010: Senior Pairs Open - £56 per pair
11/07/2010: Gents Pairs Open - £56 per pair
28/07/2010: Senior Pairs Open - £56 per pair
01/08/2010: Mixed Pairs Open - £30 per couple
27/08/2010: Seniors Mixed Pairs Open - £30 per couple
Warrington was founded in 1903 and is located on the south side of the town. Being positioned at the highest point in Warrington, it affords fine views of the local area as well as the Pennines and Welsh hills.
Recent improvements to the course and its woodland areas have created a course that is both a challenging test of golf and an enjoyable experience for members and visitors. Those who played in the open events this year will testify that a great days golf is to be enjoyed by all.
The imposing clubhouse also has excellent bar and catering services for the hungry and thirsty golfer at the end of their round!
Hurry to enter Single Figure Golfer events
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Cambridgeshire,
Kent,
Single Figure Golfer,
Wiltshire,
Worcestershire
There are now spaces available on only four of the remaining events on the 2009 SFG Challenge Tour.
Tues 8th Sept - Wrag Barn (Wiltshire) - £35
Mon 14th Sept - Elton Furze (Cambs) - £33.50
Mon 21st Sept - Knole Park (Kent) - £45
Mon 28th Sept - Blackwell (Worcs) - £50
Check out the full schedule and download entry-forms at www.golfempire.co.uk/features/single-figure-golfer.htm
Tues 8th Sept - Wrag Barn (Wiltshire) - £35
Mon 14th Sept - Elton Furze (Cambs) - £33.50
Mon 21st Sept - Knole Park (Kent) - £45
Mon 28th Sept - Blackwell (Worcs) - £50
Check out the full schedule and download entry-forms at www.golfempire.co.uk/features/single-figure-golfer.htm
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Full Order of Merit after Mere Trophy
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Northern Order of Merit
The Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit title race looks set to go to the wire.
After 24 events Mike Bedford leads by just 70 points from Mark Young, the player who is looking to win the season-long competition for the third successive year. Carl Thompson is a further 100 points back with Jack Brooks and John Carroll both set to pounce during the remaining five events.
Next weekend will be crucial with both the Old Links Trophy, at Bolton Old Links, and the DE Ingham Memorial, at Rossendale, taking place.
Meanwhile the following weekend see's the Childwall Trophy and St. Anne's Old Links Ashton Trophy staged whilst the season finale, the Trafalger Trophy, is held at Nelson Golf Club on the 20th September.
The full table, following the Mere Trophy, is shown below.
Michael Bedford , Prestbury = 700
Mark Young , Longridge = 630
Carl Thompson , Manchester = 530
Jack Brooks , Pleasington = 470
John Carroll , Huyton & Prescot = 450
Tommy Fleetwood , Formby Hall = 410
Ollie Smith , Ashton-on-Mersey = 395
Ian Kenwright , Haydock Park = 370
Paul McFerran , Childwall = 345
Matthew Cox , Royal Birkdale = 300
Zac Harrison , Preston = 250
James Wilson , Formby = 250
Charles Durnian , Fairhaven = 245
Alex Hogben , Ringway = 230
Roger Smithies , Manchester = 225
Ken Hudson , Hart Common = 210
Mark Ashworth , Clitheroe = 195
Henry Tomlinson , Royal Lytham = 185
Oliver Pantoja , Ashton-on-Mersey = 170
Daniel Nutter , Clitheroe = 170
James Robinson , S&A = 165
Michael Hearn , Chorley = 164
Richie Blundell , Hillside = 160
Andrew Palmer , Chorley = 155
Charles Ford , Kirby Muxloe = 150
Thomas Winn , Morecambe = 150
Jay McGarvey , Whitefield = 150
David Hurd , Leasowe = 150
Craig Fort , Nelson = 150
David Corsby , Royal Lytham = 150
Martin Thomas , Royal Liverpool = 150
Jamie Plews , Mere = 150
Michael Hunt , Pleasington = 135
Mark Rabone , S&A = 135
Ewan Patterson , St Annes Old Links = 125
Chris Rabbich , Crompton & Royton = 125
Chris Kneen , Castletown = 120
Daniel Osbaldeston , Prestbury = 120
Adam Wills , Sandiway = 115
Michael Harrington , Shrigley Hall = 110
James Oliphant , Oliva Nova = 105
Marcus Mohr , Hawarden = 100
Bob Bardsley , Denton = 100
David Holt , Shaw Hill = 100
Gareth Hastie , Dunscar = 95
David Marshall , The Worcestshire = 90
Tom Stewart , St Annes Old Links = 90
Mark Geddes , Prenton = 90
Paul Howard , Southport & Ainsdale = 90
Ben Bellfield , Didsbury = 75
Jon Greenough , West Lancs = 75
Sam Connor , Sandiway = 75
Craig Cuthbert , Prestwich = 75
James Newton , Prestbury = 75
Sean Nicholls , St Annes Old Links = 65
Russell Hayhoe , Ponteland = 65
Martin Walsh , Styal = 65
Paul Biggins , Accrington = 65
Andrew Addison , Ashton-in-Makerfield = 60
David Simpson , Penrith = 60
Colin Brown , Bromborough = 60
Scott Gowland , Blackpool North Shore = 60
M O'Hara , Formby = 60
Tony Holt , Wilpshire = 60
Kris Sutcliffe , Crompton & Royton = 60
Andy Taylor , Chorley = 60
Daniel Sefton , Lancaster = 60
Chris Harrison , Sandiway = 55
Paul Kinnear , Formby Hall = 55
Jonathan Corke , Rowany = 50
Will Jones , Oswestry = 50
Stephen Jopson , Carlisle = 50
Nick Jackson , Chorley = 50
Craig Connell , Ashton & Lea = 50
David Hannis , Blackpool North Shore = 50
Tom Irwin , Croham Hurst = 50
Andrew Millray , Windermere = 50
Shawn Field , Nelson = 50
Richard Pickard , Mere = 45
Mark Millhouse , Bolton = 45
Mike Kelly , Ashton-under-Lyne = 45
Ashley Sage , Sandiway = 45
Kyle Hughes , Formby Hall = 45
Sam Roberts , Llanymynech = 45
Mikiel Tchobanian , Blackpool North Shore = 45
David Hughes , West Lancs = 45
Jonathan Hurst , Shaw Hill = 45
Martin France , Lymm = 45
Ciaran Doherty , Bury = 45
Chris Lander , Hesketh = 45
Kevin Reilly , S&A = 40
Richard Kilshaw , Hillside = 40
Declan Dixon , Fairhaven = 40
Graham Jackson , Manchester = 40
Luke Hignall , Prenton = 40
Gareth Bradley , Bramhall = 40
Ian Hardman , Accrington = 40
Josh Evans , Mere = 40
Andy McLoughney , Blackpool North Shore = 40
Barry Bellfield , Eaton = 40
Daryl Callister , Mount Murray = 40
Gary Lacy , Ashton-in-Makerfield = 40
Terry Eardley , Burslem = 40
Andrew Hill , Hazel Grove = 40
Louie Laviscount , Wilpshire = 40
Anthony Stirling , Formby = 40
David Smethurst , Formby = 35
David Peel , Stockport = 30
Paul Lowey , Rowany = 30
Kristian Taylor , Formby = 30
Simon Coumbe , Pontefract = 30
Michael Downs , San Roque = 30
Reece Cranfield , Haigh Hall = 30
Mike Howarth , Penwortham = 30
Chris Cuthbert , Prestwich = 30
Brian McCann , Morecambe = 30
Kyle Evans , Prenton = 30
Lee Collinson , Blackpool Park = 30
Scott Smallman , Newcastle-under-Lyne = 30
Andy Heesom , Clitheroe = 30
Daniel Rowley , Shipley = 30
Ryan Corbett , West Lancs = 30
Henry Featherstone , Ringway = 30
Nick Fallows , North Manchester = 30
Jonathan Harrison , S&A = 25
Anthony Bolton , Formby = 25
Chris Bracewell , Ashton & Lea = 25
Curtis Dean , St Annes Old Links = 25
Lee Chenery , Lancaster = 25
Graham Roberts , Eaton = 25
Sam Stuart , St Annes Old Links = 25
Andrew Hardie , Astbury = 25
Liam Hunt , High Legh Park = 25
Anthony Holden , Preston = 25
Drew Molloy , Hillside = 20
Tim Cooper , Marriott Worsley Park = 20
Matthew Galley , Morecambe = 20
Tom Stewart , St Annes Old Links = 20
Steve Benton , South Staffs = 20
Sean Towndrow , S&A = 20
Adam Smith , Accrington = 20
Neil Jones , Vicars Cross = 20
Sam Townend , Wilpshire = 20
Bradley Clisham , Grange Park = 20
Neil Wain , Trentham = 20
Peter Hadfield , Hazel Grove = 20
Andy Allen , Crompton & Royton = 20
James , Formby = 20
Gareth Clark , Manchester = 15
Paul Jones , Royal Birkdale = 15
Jamie Guy , Bromborough = 15
Dean Moseley , Blackpool North Shore = 15
Lee Mayers , Fairhaven = 15
Steve Bryan , Bolton Old Links = 15
Liam Kindon , North Manchester = 15
Adam Perfect , Ashton-under-Lyne = 15
Ian Winstanley , Formby = 15
Mark Rogers , Hazel Grove = 10
Kevin Kean , Ashton-on-Mersey = 10
Gavin Nesbit , Boldon = 10
Paul Armstrong , Penwortham = 10
Sean Blinkhorn , Leigh = 10
Paul Knight , Eastham Lodge = 10
Robert Fawcett , Dukinfield = 10
Andrew Davis , Manchester = 10
David Simpson , Lytham Green Drive = 10
Michael Bennett , Bury = 10
Greg McIllroy , Southport Old Links = 10
Lee Crombleholme , Leigh = 10
James Hall , Royal Lytham = 10
John Flint , Crompton & Royton = 10
Lee Pargeter , Fulford = 10
After 24 events Mike Bedford leads by just 70 points from Mark Young, the player who is looking to win the season-long competition for the third successive year. Carl Thompson is a further 100 points back with Jack Brooks and John Carroll both set to pounce during the remaining five events.
Next weekend will be crucial with both the Old Links Trophy, at Bolton Old Links, and the DE Ingham Memorial, at Rossendale, taking place.
Meanwhile the following weekend see's the Childwall Trophy and St. Anne's Old Links Ashton Trophy staged whilst the season finale, the Trafalger Trophy, is held at Nelson Golf Club on the 20th September.
The full table, following the Mere Trophy, is shown below.
Michael Bedford , Prestbury = 700
Mark Young , Longridge = 630
Carl Thompson , Manchester = 530
Jack Brooks , Pleasington = 470
John Carroll , Huyton & Prescot = 450
Tommy Fleetwood , Formby Hall = 410
Ollie Smith , Ashton-on-Mersey = 395
Ian Kenwright , Haydock Park = 370
Paul McFerran , Childwall = 345
Matthew Cox , Royal Birkdale = 300
Zac Harrison , Preston = 250
James Wilson , Formby = 250
Charles Durnian , Fairhaven = 245
Alex Hogben , Ringway = 230
Roger Smithies , Manchester = 225
Ken Hudson , Hart Common = 210
Mark Ashworth , Clitheroe = 195
Henry Tomlinson , Royal Lytham = 185
Oliver Pantoja , Ashton-on-Mersey = 170
Daniel Nutter , Clitheroe = 170
James Robinson , S&A = 165
Michael Hearn , Chorley = 164
Richie Blundell , Hillside = 160
Andrew Palmer , Chorley = 155
Charles Ford , Kirby Muxloe = 150
Thomas Winn , Morecambe = 150
Jay McGarvey , Whitefield = 150
David Hurd , Leasowe = 150
Craig Fort , Nelson = 150
David Corsby , Royal Lytham = 150
Martin Thomas , Royal Liverpool = 150
Jamie Plews , Mere = 150
Michael Hunt , Pleasington = 135
Mark Rabone , S&A = 135
Ewan Patterson , St Annes Old Links = 125
Chris Rabbich , Crompton & Royton = 125
Chris Kneen , Castletown = 120
Daniel Osbaldeston , Prestbury = 120
Adam Wills , Sandiway = 115
Michael Harrington , Shrigley Hall = 110
James Oliphant , Oliva Nova = 105
Marcus Mohr , Hawarden = 100
Bob Bardsley , Denton = 100
David Holt , Shaw Hill = 100
Gareth Hastie , Dunscar = 95
David Marshall , The Worcestshire = 90
Tom Stewart , St Annes Old Links = 90
Mark Geddes , Prenton = 90
Paul Howard , Southport & Ainsdale = 90
Ben Bellfield , Didsbury = 75
Jon Greenough , West Lancs = 75
Sam Connor , Sandiway = 75
Craig Cuthbert , Prestwich = 75
James Newton , Prestbury = 75
Sean Nicholls , St Annes Old Links = 65
Russell Hayhoe , Ponteland = 65
Martin Walsh , Styal = 65
Paul Biggins , Accrington = 65
Andrew Addison , Ashton-in-Makerfield = 60
David Simpson , Penrith = 60
Colin Brown , Bromborough = 60
Scott Gowland , Blackpool North Shore = 60
M O'Hara , Formby = 60
Tony Holt , Wilpshire = 60
Kris Sutcliffe , Crompton & Royton = 60
Andy Taylor , Chorley = 60
Daniel Sefton , Lancaster = 60
Chris Harrison , Sandiway = 55
Paul Kinnear , Formby Hall = 55
Jonathan Corke , Rowany = 50
Will Jones , Oswestry = 50
Stephen Jopson , Carlisle = 50
Nick Jackson , Chorley = 50
Craig Connell , Ashton & Lea = 50
David Hannis , Blackpool North Shore = 50
Tom Irwin , Croham Hurst = 50
Andrew Millray , Windermere = 50
Shawn Field , Nelson = 50
Richard Pickard , Mere = 45
Mark Millhouse , Bolton = 45
Mike Kelly , Ashton-under-Lyne = 45
Ashley Sage , Sandiway = 45
Kyle Hughes , Formby Hall = 45
Sam Roberts , Llanymynech = 45
Mikiel Tchobanian , Blackpool North Shore = 45
David Hughes , West Lancs = 45
Jonathan Hurst , Shaw Hill = 45
Martin France , Lymm = 45
Ciaran Doherty , Bury = 45
Chris Lander , Hesketh = 45
Kevin Reilly , S&A = 40
Richard Kilshaw , Hillside = 40
Declan Dixon , Fairhaven = 40
Graham Jackson , Manchester = 40
Luke Hignall , Prenton = 40
Gareth Bradley , Bramhall = 40
Ian Hardman , Accrington = 40
Josh Evans , Mere = 40
Andy McLoughney , Blackpool North Shore = 40
Barry Bellfield , Eaton = 40
Daryl Callister , Mount Murray = 40
Gary Lacy , Ashton-in-Makerfield = 40
Terry Eardley , Burslem = 40
Andrew Hill , Hazel Grove = 40
Louie Laviscount , Wilpshire = 40
Anthony Stirling , Formby = 40
David Smethurst , Formby = 35
David Peel , Stockport = 30
Paul Lowey , Rowany = 30
Kristian Taylor , Formby = 30
Simon Coumbe , Pontefract = 30
Michael Downs , San Roque = 30
Reece Cranfield , Haigh Hall = 30
Mike Howarth , Penwortham = 30
Chris Cuthbert , Prestwich = 30
Brian McCann , Morecambe = 30
Kyle Evans , Prenton = 30
Lee Collinson , Blackpool Park = 30
Scott Smallman , Newcastle-under-Lyne = 30
Andy Heesom , Clitheroe = 30
Daniel Rowley , Shipley = 30
Ryan Corbett , West Lancs = 30
Henry Featherstone , Ringway = 30
Nick Fallows , North Manchester = 30
Jonathan Harrison , S&A = 25
Anthony Bolton , Formby = 25
Chris Bracewell , Ashton & Lea = 25
Curtis Dean , St Annes Old Links = 25
Lee Chenery , Lancaster = 25
Graham Roberts , Eaton = 25
Sam Stuart , St Annes Old Links = 25
Andrew Hardie , Astbury = 25
Liam Hunt , High Legh Park = 25
Anthony Holden , Preston = 25
Drew Molloy , Hillside = 20
Tim Cooper , Marriott Worsley Park = 20
Matthew Galley , Morecambe = 20
Tom Stewart , St Annes Old Links = 20
Steve Benton , South Staffs = 20
Sean Towndrow , S&A = 20
Adam Smith , Accrington = 20
Neil Jones , Vicars Cross = 20
Sam Townend , Wilpshire = 20
Bradley Clisham , Grange Park = 20
Neil Wain , Trentham = 20
Peter Hadfield , Hazel Grove = 20
Andy Allen , Crompton & Royton = 20
James , Formby = 20
Gareth Clark , Manchester = 15
Paul Jones , Royal Birkdale = 15
Jamie Guy , Bromborough = 15
Dean Moseley , Blackpool North Shore = 15
Lee Mayers , Fairhaven = 15
Steve Bryan , Bolton Old Links = 15
Liam Kindon , North Manchester = 15
Adam Perfect , Ashton-under-Lyne = 15
Ian Winstanley , Formby = 15
Mark Rogers , Hazel Grove = 10
Kevin Kean , Ashton-on-Mersey = 10
Gavin Nesbit , Boldon = 10
Paul Armstrong , Penwortham = 10
Sean Blinkhorn , Leigh = 10
Paul Knight , Eastham Lodge = 10
Robert Fawcett , Dukinfield = 10
Andrew Davis , Manchester = 10
David Simpson , Lytham Green Drive = 10
Michael Bennett , Bury = 10
Greg McIllroy , Southport Old Links = 10
Lee Crombleholme , Leigh = 10
James Hall , Royal Lytham = 10
John Flint , Crompton & Royton = 10
Lee Pargeter , Fulford = 10
Plews homes in on Mere Trophy
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Northern Order of Merit
JAMIE Plews capitalised on home advantage to win the Mere Trophy and pick up his first points of the season in the Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit.A brace of 70s over the course where he recently won the club championship added up to two-under-par and left him two shots clear of Lancashire player Ian Kenwright, of Haydock Park.
Plews eagled the ninth in the first round but after couple of bogeys on the home stretch he trailed half-way leader, Chorley’s Andrew Palmer, by two.
But as conditions deteriorated, he kept his composure on a day when the battle for the merit title intensified.
Lancashire champion Mark Young, from Longridge, accrued more crucial points in his quest for an unprecedented third successive crown, edging to within 70 of Prestbury’s Mike Bedford.
Pleasington’s Jack Brooks also moved in contention and with five fixtures left there’s a prospect of a tight finish.
DETAILS: 140 Jamie Plews (Mere) 70 70; 142 Ian Kenwright (Haydock Park) 74 68; 143 Paul Howard (S&A) 72 71, Paul McFerran (Childwall) 72 71; 144 Jack Brooks (Pleasington) 73 71, Andrew Palmer (Chorley) 68 76; 146 Mark Geddes (Prenton) 76 70, Marl Rabone (S&A) 74 72, Mark Young (Longridge) 72 74; 148 Daniel Sefton (Lancaster) 74 74, Ian Winstanley (Formby) 74 74, Michael Hearn (Chorley) 74 74.
ORDER OF MERIT LEADERS: 700 Mike Bedford (Prestbury); 630 Mark Young (Longridge), Carl Thompson (Manchester); 470 Jack Brooks (Pleasington); 450 John Carroll (Huyton & Prescot); 410 Tommy Fleetwood (Formby Hall); 395 Ollie Smith (Ashton-on-Mersey); 370 Ian Kenwright (Haydock Park); 345 Paul McFerran (Childwall); 300 Matthew Cox (Royal Birkdale); 250 James Wilson (Formby), Zac Harrison (Preston); 245 Charles Durnian (Fairhaven).
Ashworth bang on target in Revidge Cannon
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Northern Order of Merit
MARK Ashworth called the shots for the second year running in the Revidge Cannon at Blackburn.
The Clitheroe player left himself with some catching up to do after opening with a 73 but he outstripped the early leaders with a best-of-the-day 68 in the second round for a one-under-par aggregate.
It contained five birdies, three on the outward half, sandwiching back-to-back bogeys between the other two as he won by three shots from Lancashire player Jack Brooks, from Pleasington.
Longridge’s Mark Young took third place a stroke further back to pick up more valuable points in his bid to win the Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit for a record third successive time.
DETAILS: 141 Mark Ashworth 73 68; 144 Jack Brooks (Pleasington) 71 73; 145 Mark Young (Longridge) 72 73; 147 Andy Taylor (Chorley) 74 73; 148 Shawn Field (Nelson) 75 73; 149 Chris Lander (Hesketh) 76 73; 150 Paul McFerran (Childwall) 77 73, Tom Stuart (St Annes Old Links) 74 76, Paul Biggins (Accrington) 73 77, Daniel Nutter (Clitheroe) 73 77; 152 Adam Perfect (Ashton-under-Lyne) 75 77, Anthony Holden (Preston) 72 80.
ORDER OF MERIT LEADERS: 700 Mike Bedford (Prestbury); 605 Mark Young (Longridge), Carl Thompson (Manchester); 450 John Carroll (Huyton & Prescot); 420 Jack Brooks (Pleasington); 410 Tommy Fleetwood (Formby Hall); 395 Ollie Smith (Ashton-on-Mersey); 300 Matthew Cox (Royal Birkdale); 285 Paul McFerran (Childwall); 270 Ian Kenwright (Haydock Park); 250 James Wilson (Formby), Zac Harrison (Preston); 245 Charles Durnian (Fairhaven).
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