Lakes & Dales Golf Festival

The 2011 Lakes & Dales Golf Festival will take place during the first week of June and there are still some places available.

During the week of golf you can play the wonderful courses of Grange-over-Sands, Bentham and Silverdale for just £12.50 per person, per competition!

There are a number of different events at each course and you can play as many or as few as you wish.

To enter simply print off the entry-form, fill it in and return with your cheque.

You can also visit the website at www.lakesanddalesgolffestival.co.uk for more information or email Eddy@soultime.org.uk.

Trevose to host SingleFigureGolfer Final and Qualifying School

Single Figure Golfer (SFG) is delighted to announce that the final of the 2011 Challenge Tour sponsored by Srixon & Cleveland is to be hosted by the magnificent links course of Trevose in North Cornwall from the 16th - 20th October 2011.

The 4th SFG final sees Trevose (who hosted the event last year) expand the concept with an 81 person two-day qualifying school beforehand with the leading 10 players staying on for the final. Over 100 open golf events will be used in this year’s qualifying process which sees golfers with a handicap of 9 or below earn points by playing in selected club open golf events.

The final sees the amateur team captained by successful Walker Cup captain Peter McEvoy OBE taking on former Ryder Cup vice captain Peter Baker’s team of Ryder Cup and Walker Cup players.

Nick Gammon, Managing Director of Trevose stated “We are delighted to be hosting the SFG final again this year and especially pleased to welcome so many of our country’s former Ryder cup players back to Cornwall. Like all Colt designed courses Trevose aims to provide the ultimate test of links golf and I look forward to seeing the country’s top amateurs and past Ryder Cup legends doing battle once again. The course has undergone a few modifications this past year which will provide some new challenges, so it’s all set up to be a great season finale to the SFG tournament.

Paul Heming Chief executive of OneGolfCard which operates SFG said “After last years success at Trevose we didn’t think twice about coming back. When considering all of the aspects necessary to hold a great tournament , such as quality of course , atmosphere and hospitality Trevose has it all. I’d also like to say another huge thanks to all at Srixon & Cleveland for continuing to support this initiative that has caught the imagination of excellent club golfers”

For more details and to enter visit www.singlefiguregolfer.co.uk or www.onegolfcard.com

Govere Wins at Wokefield

Jimmy Govere fired a flawless round of golf to take the latest Gtour title at De Vere Wokefield Park.

The win catapulted Govere up the order of merit standings as the Gtour played out its fourth event of the year.

On a warm day just south of the capital the later starters found it tough on the back nine as some impressive scores were being posted in what was another sell out event.

For big hitting Govere it was all about having fun and everything just clicked into play after that:

“I was aggressive out there today, attacking every green and my Driver was working well going straight and long nearly all the time.

“It was just fantastic fun out there with my playing partners and I just want to thank everyone involved in the Gtour for another great event.”

Steve Watson is the new order of merit leader with his 31st place finish enough to put him at the top.

The race to be at Belton Woods for the two-day semi-final really is in full swing with plenty of points still up for grabs throughout the 2011 season.

The tour next moves north and to the stunning De Vere Slaley Hall where players will have to be at the top of their game around the championship course once used on the European Tour.

Top Ten at Wokefield:

1. Jimmy Govere 43 points, 2. Craig Stubbs 41 points, 3. Steve Howarth 41 points, 4. Justin Pardy 41 points, 5. Nikki Lewis 40 points, 6. Ron Camplisson 39 points, 7. Alan Redmond 39 points, 8. Graham Miles 38 points, 9. Gary Bickerstaff 38 points, 10. Daniel Garrod 38 points

For more information on the Gtour visit www.gtour.co.uk

Play your way to the Algarve

Amongst many competitions taking place at Huddersfield Golf Club in 2011 there are two events which really catch the eye and could see you winning a trip to Spain.

The Algarve Trophy on Sunday 29th May is a 4-Ball Betterball competition and costs just £50 per pair to enter. It is open to any combination of golfers, including juniors, with the winners invited to take part in the Grand Final in the Algarve.

Meanwhile, there is less than a week left to enter The Fixby Challenge at a reduced price. This individual strokeplay competition will be held on Friday 17th June with the best score qualifying for a two-day, 72-hole final at Alwoodley Golf Club where the champions win a holiday to Spain including unlimited golf.

Pleasington Pairs Pursuit

Pleasington Golf Club

The Pleasington Pairs Pursuit is an 18 hole pairs betterball tournament that will be played at Pleasington Golf Club on Thursday 18th August 2011.

Entry is just £70 per pair to play at this excellent Open Championship Qualifying course near Blackburn, Lancashire plus a soup & sandwich lunch is also included.

The pair returning the lowest nett score on the day will win a place in the two-day, 72-hole grand final of the Northern Matchplay Golf Championship, at the awesome Alwoodley Golf Club near Leeds, where they will play for the chance to win a golf holiday to Spain!

Tee-times are limited with entries accepted in order of receipt. To enter simply print off an entry-form and return it along with payment as soon as possible.

New look for Matchplay Championship

The Hampshire PGA's Match-play Championship takes on a new look this year.

Matches will be played at Golf Clubs all over Hampshire this summer rather than at just one particular venue. The first named Professional in the draw gets 'home' advantage with the semi-final and final being played at Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club on Monday 19th September.

The first round draw has thrown-up some interesting matches with Bramshaw's Adam Hickling playing Kevin Saunders (Brokenhurst Manor) and Jon Barnes (Ampfield) playing Ben Stubbington (Hockley). Gary Stubbington plays Jamie Northcote (Corhampton) while Chris Hudson (Southwood) takes on Simon Tillson (Alresford).

'The new format has attracted the biggest entry in my time as Hampshire PGA Secretary' said David Wheeler. 'I'm still looking for a sponsor for the Championship so if any Company would like sole rights to some excellent exposure then please contact me immediately'.

First round matches have to be played by 31st May.

Volvo extends it's portfolio with the National Golf Club Challenge

Volvo in Golf Partners The UK's Biggest Amateur Charity Golf Event In Aid Of Help for Heroes

To continue its long and successful sponsorships in golf, Volvo is to become the title sponsor of the popular National Golf Club Challenge charity event, with the aim of uniting golfers throughout the UK in raising a million pounds for the Help for Heroes charity.

The Volvo National Golf Club Challenge will complement the already well established Volvo in Golf programme which currently includes the Volvo Amateur Golf Tour, Volvo World Golf Challenge and the Volvo Matchplay Championship.

Thousands of golfers, from hundreds of golf clubs around the UK, will compete in the Volvo National Golf Club Challenge by playing in their local Help for Heroes charity fundraiser on the 4th or 5th of June 2011.

The four top scoring clubs – from the Men's and Ladies section – will go forward to the final at Turnberry in October, where they will compete for some fantastic golf prizes. The 2011 National Golf Club Challenge Champions will be awarded the stunning 'Lee Westwood Cup'.

The leading individual player in the Volvo National Golf Club Challenge Final at Turnberry will qualify to play in the Volvo World Golf Challenge Final in January 2012. The Turnberry winner will be joining other amateurs from around the world who have qualified for the Volvo World Golf Challenge which provides a once in a lifetime opportunity to play alongside European Tour professionals in tournament conditions.

Volvo in Golf is the largest series of events for amateur golfers in the UK, In 2011 over 40,000 golfers will participate in the various events.

"With so many Volvo owners playing golf, our Volvo in Golf programme is a really natural fit. And the opportunity of supporting such a worthwhile charity as Help for Heroes couldn't be missed. With the winner of the competition securing a place at our Volvo World Golf Challenge alongside Tour professionals, as well as supporting such a great cause, I believe that this is going to be something that each and every golfer will want to win" Duncan Forrester – Head of Public Affairs, Events & Sponsorship, Volvo Car UK.

With Volvo's support the National Golf Club Challenge will continue to go from strength to strength, reinforcing itself as a permanent and widely popular event in the UK amateur golfing calendar.

Stacey Jeffries, Challenge Event Director commented "We are very excited about this new partnership. Volvo has an outstanding pedigree for supporting golf at all levels. Their help and support will go a long way to helping us reach our goal of raising over a million pounds for Help for Heroes."

For more information on the Volvo National Golf Club Challenge, including how to enter your golf club, go to www.volvongcc.co.uk.

NEW EVENT: The Helsby Oaks

The new Helsby Oaks golf tournament will be played on Friday 10th June. This 18 hole Individual Medal competition is open to male golfers with a handicap between 3 and 12 inclusive.

Entry is good value at £21 per person, which includes a complimentary basket of range balls prior to your round.

Tee times are available between 12 noon and 4pm.

If you would like to be one of the lucky golfers to play in the first ever Helsby Oaks, please complete the entry-form and return asap.

The field is limited and only the first 48 entries are guaranteed a place.

About Helsby

Helsby Golf Club is situated in leafy Cheshire, only 7 miles from the Roman city of Chester and 1.5 miles from J14 of the M56.

The 18-hole, par-70, parkland course measures over 6,200 yards and was designed by James Braid.

It is firmly regarded as one of golf's finest in Cheshire and the North-West.

Opens at Whitefield Golf Club

Open events at Whitefield Golf Club always prove to be popular. Several visitors return year after year to enjoy the excellent course and take part in the well organised competitions.

Three tournaments will take place this summer and places are expected to be taken quickly. We have however provided priority entry-forms below enabling you to secure your place.

Seniors Open:

The first competition is a Seniors Team Open to be played on Tuesday 12th July. Entry is £60 per team of four in this Stableford event where the best two scores count. It is open to golfers aged 55+ with a handicap of 24 or less.

Gents Open:

A Gents Team Open will take place two days later on Thursday 14th July. This is also a Stableford (best two scores) and is open to male golfers with a handicap no higher than 24. Entry is good value at £60 per team of four.

Ladies Open:

Finally, female golfers can enjoy a Ladies Team Stableford on Monday 5th September. Early booking is advised for this event that costs just £50 per team of four, including refreshments. The maximum handicap limit is 30 and like the above two events the best two scores count.

About Whitefield

Whitefield Golf Club, situated just north of Manchester close to J17 of the M60, was originally laid out in 1932.

The undulating parkland course is noted for its spectacular par threes. Whatever your handicap, you’ll find that Whitefield is one of those courses that will stretch your skills to their limits.

The variety and appeal of this mature parkland course is endless. Superb putting surfaces, subtly undulating and partly tree-lined fairways, spectacular views from all aspects... this is truly a rare delight for golfers of all abilities.

Parry back in the groove

STEVE Parry returned to winning ways after a quiet start to the season with a stunning nine-under-par 64 in at Fairhaven Pro-am.

He dominated the PGA North Region last year with victories in the De Vere Leeds Cup and Pokerstars Manx Classic and was beaten in play-offs in the Phoenix Gas Classic and James Brearley Lancashire Open.

Parry, who runs his own teaching academy at Westhoughton club Hart Common, eagled the first hole then added a string of birdies to win by three shots.

Runners-up were Houghwood’s Barry Taylor, fresh from winning the Mansell Winter Series Order of Merit last week, and Royal Liverpool assistant Matthew Davies.

DETAILS (Par=73): 64 Steve Parry (North West GA); 67 Barry Taylor (Houghwood), Matthew Davies (Royal Liverpool); 68 David Shacklady (Mossock Hall); 69 Andrew Terry (Marland).

Dartmouth Golf & Country Club Opens

Some magnificent open tournaments will be held at Dartmouth Golf & Country Club during 2011.

A schedule of the events can be seen below whilst full details and entry-forms for these tournaments can be found by clicking here:

04/05/2011 > Rotary Club Team Open - £112 per team

28/05/2011 > Yamaha Open - £48 per pair

16/06/2011 > Stella Artois Open - £48 per pair

15/08/2011 > Senior Pairs Open - £46 per pair

24/08/2011 > Royal Regatta Open - £25 per person

13/09/2011 > Ladies Team Open - £80 per team

25/09/2011 > Mixed Pairs Open - £48 per couple

Hurry:

The Rotary Club Charity Team Open on Wednesday 4th May is fast approaching. Entries need to be lodged asap to secure a team in this Team Stableford.

Best Value Golf!!

Two of the best value golf tournaments in the South-West of England will be held at Dartmouth Golf & Country Club this year.

On Saturday 28th May the Yamaha Pairs Open will be played whilst the Stella Artois Pairs Open will be held on Thursday 16th June.

Both are 4BBB competitions open to men and women. Entry is just £48 per pair which not only includes complimentary coffee on arrival but a carvery meal after your round too!

Seniors Open

Senior golfers will need to be quick off the mark to secure a place in the annual Senior Pairs Open on Monday 15th August.

An entry-fee of £46 per pair gets you coffee on arrival, 18 holes of 4BBB golf and a 2-course carvery meal in this popular event.

Ladies Open

A Ladies Team Stableford, where the best two scores count, will be held at Dartmouth Golf & Country Club this Autumn.

Open to golfers with a handicap of 36 or less it represents fabulous value at £80 per team of four, with a 2-course meal & coffee included.

More about Dartmouth

Just minutes from the historical town of Dartmouth and one of Devon's premier golf courses & leisure resorts, Dartmouth Golf & Country Club offers excellent hotel & leisure facilities.

Designed by Jeremy Pern, Dartmouth Golf & Country Club offers 2 exceptional golf courses, both created with sweeping fairways, ample all year round tees, and of course superb greens created from the dramatic surrounding landscape, all built to USGA Championship specification.

The Club is honoured to have been selected by "Golf Monthly" as one of the top 80 golf courses in Great Britain and Ireland, coupled with the outstanding achievements of their Course Manager, who was selected to represent England and Ireland in the finals of the 'Toro' Award for Excellence in Green keeping.

Northern golfers required

Entries for the 2011 Northern Matchplay Golf Championship have now closed. However, in order to 'balance the draw' a small number of golfers are still required and Golf Empire are delighted to announce that our visitors will get first refusal.

The number of places available can be seen below.

Places will be allocated in strict order of receipt by calling the Tournament Organiser on 07859 934223 or alternatively you can email hello@northernmatchplay.com and you will be called back.

NUMBERS REQUIRED (at 7.55am on Tuesday 5th April):

CHESHIRE: Individual = 3, Pairs = 3

CUMBRIA: Individual = 6, Pairs = 1

DURHAM: Individual = 2, Pairs = 3

LANCASHIRE: Individual = 6, Pairs = 3

NORTHUMBERLAND: Individual = 2, Pairs = 6

YORKSHIRE: Individual = 3, Pairs = 1

Entry is open to male golfers aged 16+ on 31st March 2011 who are a member of a golf club affiliated to one of the above County Golf Unions. Full details about the competition can be found on the championship website - www.northernmatchplay.com

Headingley Golf Club Opens

Advance notice is provided about two events at Headingley Golf Club in order to allow Golf Empire visitors the opportunity to secure a tee-time.

The Gents Pairs Open, to be played on Thursday 8th September, is one of the most popular events in the Leeds area and demand is expected to be high.

 

The competition is a 4BBB Stableford with an entry-fee of £40 per pair and is only open to visiting golfers. Prizes will be awarded to 5th place plus there will be nearest-the-pin prizes.

Tee times are available from 8am-3pm but will be taken quickly, therefore, a priority entry-form can be found here.

Meanwhile, the Rabbits Open at Headingley is fast approaching. To be played on Thursday 19th May this tournament is for golfers with a handicap between 16 and 28.

Always a popular event this 4-Ball Betterball has an entry-fee of £30 per pair although if you book in a group of 8 or more you will enjoy a 10% discount!

Coffee and a bacon or sausage sandwich will greet you on arrival and those interested in playing should not delay in sending off their entry-form.

About Headingley

Headingley is the oldest golf club in Leeds, located in a rural setting just a few miles from the centre of the vibrant city.

A heathland style course with a rolling terrain and slick greens, the course has recently been extended by converting the seventh and eighth holes to par 5's.

Many of the greens have been re-laid to USGA standards. The result is a challenging yet enjoyable experience for players of all abilities.

Hunley Hall Golf Club Opens

To enjoy one of the fabulous open days at Hunley Hall Golf Club you will need to send your entry-form off early. There are six events during 2011 with each one expected to fill up quickly.

The first event is the Rabbits Open on Saturday 21st May. This competition is for golfers with a handicap of 16 or more and takes the form of a 4BBB Stableford. Entry is just £20 per pair with prizes awarded to 4th place plus nearest-the-pin and longest drive competitions.

Senior golfers aged 55+ can enjoy a 4BBB Stableford on Thursday 9th June. Also £20 per pair this popular event, played off 7/8 handicap allowance, has prizes to 4th spot and nearest-the-pin & long drive competitions.

At £40 per team of four the Gents Team Open on Saturday 25th June offers perhaps the best value weekend golf in the North of England. Open to golfers aged 18+ this event is played off full handicap with the best two scores to count on each hole.

Those who don't manage to secure a tee-time should note that a Texas Scramble is also played on Saturday 27th August with a similar entrance-fee. A handicap of 30 or less is required to play.

Lady golfers have their own team open on Friday 12th August. Entry is £24 per team of three for this Tri-Am Stableford. The best two scores count on each hole except on par 3's where everybody must score.

Finally a Mixed Pairs Open is scheduled for Saturday 17th September. This is a greensomes competition with an entry-fee of £20 per couple, however, if you book four pairs at the same time you can do so for just £60!

Full details and entry-formd about each tournament can be found by clicking here:

21/05/2011 > Rabbits Pairs Open - £20 per pair

09/06/2011 > Senior Pairs Open - £20 per pair

25/06/2011 > Gents Team Open - £40 per team

12/08/2011 > Ladies Team Open - £24 per team

27/08/2011 > Gents Team Open - £40 per team

17/09/2011 > Mixed Pairs Open - £20 per couple

About Hunley Hall

Set amidst the unrivalled beauty of Yorkshire's heritage coast, Hunley Hall is a hotel and golf club with a difference.

The first impression is of its breathtaking position, set in 265 acres of rolling countryside and rugged hills with the dramatic backdrop of the North Sea coast.

However, along with the natural beauty of the location, what strikes the new visitor to Hunley is the warmth of welcome on offer.

Hunley has been described as having one of the top ten views of any golf course in Britain.

Lilley Brook Golf Club Opens

If you haven't already enjoyed the superb course at Lilley Brook Golf Club it is one that we recommend should be added to your 'to play' list as soon as possible. And what better way than in one of their 2011 open events!

There are seven wonderful events to play this year running from June through to September. Early entry is advised for all competitions to secure a place.

The first event is the Junior Open on Wednesday 1st June. This individual medal costs just £5 and is open to junior golfers with a handicap of 36 or less.

A highlight of the year at Lilley Brook is undoubtedly their annual Pro-Am. This action packed day provides the opportunity for golfers (men & women) to play with a professional. A meal is included as is FREE entry into an Am-Am competition on the 26th June, all for £285 per team.

Golfers aged 55+ will need to be quick off the mark if they wish to enter the Seniors Individual Open on Thursday 7th July. This Individual Stableford is expected to fill quickly and not surprisingly at just £15 per person, including coffee and a bacon roll on arrival!

Lady golfers will be pleased to hear that a Bowmaker competition is scheduled for Thursday 14th July. Entry is open to golfers with a handicap of 32 or less and costs £17.50 per person which includes lunch.

A Gents Pairs Open will be held on Friday 22nd July. Entry is £36 per pair for this 4-Ball Betterball Stableford event (max handicap 24). There is £500 of team and nearest-the-pin prizes up for grabs with a BBQ (not included) available on the day.

On Sunday 21st August the annual Mixed Pairs Open takes place. A two-course meal is included in this Foursomes Stableford competition which has an entry-fee of £42 per couple. Maximum handicaps are 20 (men) and 30 (ladies).

Finally, on Friday 16th September, an Am-Am Fourball Betterball tournament will be played. Entry is £120 per team of four and is open to men and ladies. A bacon roll is included upon your arrival and a BBQ will be available afterwards (at additional cost).

A full schedule of tournaments to be played during 2011 can be seen below, click here for full details and entry-forms:

01/06/2011 > Junior Open - £5 per person

27/06/2011 > Pro-Am - £285 per team

07/07/2011 > Seniors Individual Open - £15 per person

14/07/2011 > Ladies Team Open - £17.50 per person

22/07/2011 > Gents Pairs Open - £36 per pair

21/08/2011 > Mixed Pairs Open - £42 per couple

16/09/2011 > Team Open - £120 per team

About Lilley Brook

Lilley Brook is about aspiration and inspiration.

The course is in a glorious natural setting, which celebrates many varied species of fine trees including red maples, Indian bean trees, walnuts and oaks. It’s an aesthetic and strategic mix of pleasures for both the eye and the mind.

Their magnificent horse chestnut tree that guards the right-hand approach to the second green is once seen… never forgotten.

The course offers more than a few serious challenges for club golfers. The 12th hole, for instance, is a 397-yard par 4 that sweeps uphill to the green. You have to keep your tee shot to the left of the fairway to have the best angle into a green which slopes wickedly from back to front. It is undoubtedly the most difficult hole on the course and one where a par feels likes a birdie.

The entire Lilley Brook course is a testament to a brilliant design that has proudly stood the test of time over many decades.

Don't Miss Your Chance To Play For Your Country!

“Only weeks remain before entries close on 30 April and Regional Qualifying for the 2011 event gets underway. The Irish are already saying The Four Nations Cup is theirs, but this is being strongly contested by Scotland with Wales quietly confident…but are the English the ones to beat...who are you betting on or playing for?

Having represented Great Britain & Ireland in the Walker Cup on six occasions and England a record 218 times, I can tell you that there is no better feeling than playing for your Country and being part of a team. You and your golfing partner simply have to try and qualify for your nation’s team, compete in the 2011 Grand Final at The Oxfordshire and experience your own Ryder Cup moment. So no more time to delay – go to www.fournationsgolfchallenge.co.uk and ENTER NOW!”

Gary Wolstenholme, MBE, Ambassador to The Four Nations Golf Challenge

All entries between 28th March and 30th April will be put into a free draw to win a day's golf with our Event Ambassador, Gary Wolstenholme, MBE, complete with lunch and a signed copy of Gary's brilliant autobiography, "The Long And The Short Of It".

WHY YOU SHOULD ENTER THE FOUR NATIONS GOLF CHALLENGE:

YOU COULD:

1. Play for your Country

2. Experience your own ‘Ryder Cup Moment’

3. Win an ‘International Cap’

4. Enjoy 3 nights accommodation and all meals at The Oxfordshire

5. Receive ‘Team Clothing’, goodies and prizes

6. Be on Sky Sports!

Go to www.fournationsgolfchallenge.co.uk and register your entry online. Or call the Tournament Office on 01276 35505.

When registering use Promo Code: GE.02

Carroll gets off to a flyer

PAINTER and decorator John Carroll gave the rest of the field the brush off as he swept to victory in the Crosby Challenge Plate at West Lancs for the fourth time in five years.

The Huyton and Prescot player, winner of the Lancashire Amateur Championship in 2006, tamed the testing Blundellsands links with rounds of 69 and 70, five-under-par all told and three strokes ahead of Southport & Ainsdale’s Mark Rabone.

And he took over pole position in the Northern Order of Merit, sponsored for the first time by Cleveland Srixon, in which he regularly finishes in the top 10.

Carroll, 32, produced three birdies in both rounds, his best-of-the-day 69 matched by Dunscar’s Gareth Hastie before he slipped back into a share of fifth place after following up with a 76.

SCORES (Par = 72): 139 John Carroll (Huyton & Prescot) 69 70; 142 Mark Rabone (Southport & Ainsdale) 74 68; 145 Kris Taylor (Formby) 73 72, Luke Mighall (Prenton) 72 73, Oliver Carr (Ulverston) 72 73, Gareth Hastie (Dunscar) 69 76; 147 Rob Law (Laithes) 73 74; 148 Sean Blinkhorn (Southport & Ainsdale) 78 70, Liam Jeffrey (Haigh Hall) 77 71, Louis Tomlinson (Haydock Park) 75 73, Mark Duncalf (West Derby) 75 73, Sean Towndrow (Southport & Ainsdale) 75 73.

STANDINGS: 150pts John Carroll (Huyton & Prescot); 100 Mark Rabone (Southport & Ainsdale); 75 Kris Taylor (Formby); 60 Luke Mighall (Prenton); 50 Oliver Carr (Ulverston); 45 Gareth Hastie (Dunscar); 40 Rob Law (Laithes); 30 Sean Blinkhorn (Southport & Ainsdale); 25 Liam Jeffrey (Haigh Hall); 20 Louis Tomlinson (Haydock Park); 15 Mark Duncalf (West Derby); 10 Sean Towndrow (Southport & Ainsdale).

PAST WINNERS: 1988 Garry Boardman (Stand); 1989 Trevor Foster (Accrington); 1990 Paul Williams (Denton); 1991 Nick Uttley (Nelson); 1992 Garry Boardman (Stand); 1993 Garry Boardman (Stand); 1994 Karl Wallbank (Ashton & Lea); 1995 Karl Wallbank (Fairhaven); 1996 Stuart Andrew (Clitheroe); 1997 Garry Boardman (Castle Hawk); 1998 Steve Hamer (North Manchester); 1999 Garry Boardman (Castle Hawk); 2000 Garry Lacy (Ashton-in-Makerfield); 2001 Ken Hudson (Hart Common); 2002 Roger Smithies (Manchester); 2003 Mike Kanski (Hesketh); 2004 Michael Hunt (Pleasington); 2005 Ian Winstanley (Warrington); 2006 Michael Hunt (Pleasington); 2007 Mark Young (Longridge); 2008 Mark Young (Longridge); 2009 Mike Bedford (Prestbury); 2010 Mark Young (Longridge).

Ablett & Edwards Win Fourball Title

The Lee-on-the-Solent pairing of James Ablett and Rob Edwards won the Hampshire PGA’s Winter Four ball title at South Winchester Golf Club.

Ablett and Edwards shot a five-under-par better-ball score of 67 to finish one shot ahead of Peter Hammond and James Mitchell (both Shanklin & Sandown).

There was a three-way tie for third place between George Porter & Craig Matthew, Andrew Cloke & David Porter and Eddy Rawlings & Chris Hudson.