Fast track to grand final of Golfdelaluz.com Northern Matchplay

Those wishing to enter either of the stand alone tournaments that form part of the 2012 Golfdelaluz.com Northern Matchplay Golf Championship can now do so online.

Each event offers a 'one-off shot' at reaching the grand final of the popular competition at Arcos Gardens Golf Resort near Cadiz.

The Fixby Challenge returns to Huddersfield Golf Club on Friday 27th July 2012. The golfer returning the lowest nett score will line up alongside the three individual regional winners from the matchplay stage in Spain. Entry is £30 per person and includes a soup & sandwich lunch.

Huddersfield is a true championship golf course in West Yorkshire. Fixby, as it is often referred to, is a regular venue for the Yorkshire County Championship and was a Brabazon Trophy qualifying venue in 2009. It has held numerous European Tour Seniors events and is located just one mile from junction 24 of the M62 making it within easy reach for golfers in Yorkshire and the North West.

Meanwhile the Cleveland Classic will be held on Thursday 16th August. This Betterball Stableford competition takes place at Cleveland Golf Club with the pair scoring the highest points total progressing to the Arcos Gardens grand final where they will take on the the three pairs regional winners. Entry is great value at just £30 per pair.

Cleveland was established in 1887 and is a true championship links course. The club have hosted many County and Professional events and is home to the Amateur scratch competitions; the Cleveland Salver and the Mid Amateur International. It also hosted the Yorkshire County Team Championships 2011 and is very accessible for golfers in the North East.

Both tournaments are already filling up fast and with online entry now available it's even easier to sign-up.

Wakefield Golf Club Opens

Often referred to as Woodthorpe, Wakefield Golf Club is a superb course located in the heart of West Yorkshire offering a true test of golf.

It is one of those venues that should be added to your 'to play' list as soon as possible. And with four events finalised for 2012 these represent an excellent opportunity to do just that!

Gents Open

The first event is the Gents Pairs Open, a 4BBB Stableford, which has an entrance fee of just £30 per pair! It will be played on Sunday 24th June and places will fill up quickly.

Mixed Open

Players looking for mixed golf will be pleased to hear the annual Mixed Team Open will take place on Bank Holiday Monday 27th August. Times are limited so once again golfers are advised to send their entry off asap. The cost is £70 per team (2 men & 2 ladies).

Seniors Open

Gentlemen golfers aged 55+ are usually quick off the mark to secure their place in the annual Senior Pairs Open at Woodthorpe. In 2012 it will take place on Thursday 5th July. The format is 4BBB and entry is £36 per pair. This includes coffee on arrival, halfway house refreshments and the 2's club.

Rabbits Open

The Rabbits Open Day, on Sunday 16th September, is another event where you can't afford to hang around if you want to ensure a start-time. At £25 per pair this event is open to players with a handicap of 12 and above. The format is 4BBB Stableford.

More about Wakefield

One of the region’s most prestigious courses, Wakefield Golf Club is set in undulating parkland with views over Wakefield and the surrounding countryside.

It is a mature course where each hole is very individual offering challenges to golfers of all abilities. Whilst many fairways are tree lined you are unlikely to lose your ball if you stray into them as the grass is kept short.

Greens have true putting surfaces playable all year round. The two loops of nine holes each start and return to the clubhouse.

Faldo Series expands South American efforts into Chile

Sir Nick Faldo has announced an expansion of his golf development efforts in South America with the launch of a new Faldo Series tournament in Chile.

The annual event in partnership with the Chilean Golf Federation will create new opportunity for young golfers in the country and take some to the Faldo Series South America Championship in Brazil.

“I remain committed to supporting golf development in South America, ever since we brought the Faldo Series to Brazil in 2008,” commented the six-time Major Champion. “I thank the Chilean Golf Federation for sharing our vision and for helping us to benefit even more young golfers across the region. Golf’s return to the 2016 Olympics in Rio will be an inspiration to the next generation of South Americans, including Chile, so it is important that we create these levels of opportunity and help them to achieve their ambitions.”

“This is an amazing opportunity for golf in Chile,” said Mauricio Galeno, President of the Chilean Golf Federation. “The Chilean Golf Federation is always looking for new ways to support golf in our country and to increase youth participation in this sport. Joining the Faldo Series is a big step in this effort and we hope it will be the beginning of a long and strong relationship with Sir Nick in order to develop relevance and penetration of golf in Chile.”

Supported by The R&A, the European Tour and Lough Erne Resort, Chile’s top young golfers aged 12 to 21 will compete in the 2012 Faldo Series Chile Championship on a date and venue to be announced. A programme of grass-roots activities will also take place during the inaugural tournament in a bid to create access to golf for a younger audience.

With the field in Chile divided into five age-categories – three for boys and two for girls – the winner of each category will qualify for the Faldo Series South America Championship in Brazil.

Established in 1996, 38 Faldo Series tournaments now take place in 27 countries worldwide with over 5,000 golfers participating each year. Past winners include Major Champions Rory McIlroy and Yani Tseng.

The 2011 Faldo Series Europe schedule featured a record 18 tournaments in 11 different countries, including England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Czech Republic, Russia, Greece, The Netherlands, Brazil, Germany and Slovakia. It concluded with the 15th Faldo Series Europe Grand Final at Lough Erne Resort in Northern Ireland, a World Amateur Golf Ranking event hosted by Faldo.

For details on the Chilean Golf Federation visit www.chilegolf.cl. For more information on the Faldo Series visit www.nickfaldo.com. You can also follow the Faldo Series on Facebook at www.facebook.com/faldoseries and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/faldoseries.

St. Ann's Charity Golf Day at Wortley

Wortley Golf Club will host the St. Ann's Charity Golf Day on Friday 29th June 2012 and entries are now open.

This popular competition represents a splendid opportunity to play this wonderful course located in South Yorkshire.

The format is an Am-Am Stableford, where the best two scores count, and is open to men and ladies. The cost of entry is £160 per team of four which includes a meal after your round.

There are many prizes including nearest-the-pins, longest drive and a putting competition. All proceeds go to providing holidays for local sick and handicapped. Sponsors and donations are welcome.

About Wortley

Wortley Golf Club is a 100-year-old parkland course, an oasis of peace yet close to the M1.

The 18 hole, par 68 course is over 6000 yards and is characterised by tree lined fairways, fast undulating greens, and good putting surfaces.

With only one par five, a series of long par fours and five tricky par three’s there are few easy birdie opportunities. It presents challenges to golfers of all abilities that will long remain in the memory.

A very special round of golf

76 year old Peter Armstrong has won a very special round of golf, courtesy of CONCIAIR and the Hampshire PGA.

Peter has won the Hampshire PGA’s Grand Draw and will be flying off with three friends on a special CONCIAIR flight for a day’s golf at Le Touquet in France.

Peter, who is recovering from a triple bypass operation, has just joined Southsea Golf Club. He is a retired Army Major, who plays off 11 handicap.

His Grand Draw prize included return flights with CONCIAIR Ltd from Goodwood Aerodrome to Le Touquet, a round of golf and lunch in the Clubhouse.

‘I could have filled a jumbo jet with all those who wanted to make-up the four-ball’ said Peter. Even Simon Andrews, his PGA coach at the Portsmouth Golf Centre, is not guaranteed a seat on the plane unless of course Peter needs help with his game.

Other prize winners in the Grand Draw included Gary Brooks (Set of Wilson irons), David Penfold (Golf School for 9 people at Alresford GC) and Steve Prince (Round of Golf at Remedy Oak GC).

Faldo increases affordability of UK Series in 2012

The Faldo Series has announced its UK schedule for 2012 and a reduced entry fee that Sir Nick Faldo hopes will further increase the accessibility of its tournaments to young golfers of all backgrounds.

“With generous backing from our partners at The R&A, the European Tour and Lough Erne Resort, and strong support from our host venues, we are always striving to make the Faldo Series even more accessible,” said Faldo. “As a registered charity, the Series aims to bring opportunity to talented young golfers, regardless of background, so I hope that, by reducing the financial burden on golfers and their parents, even more youngsters can benefit.”

“We have been pleased to support Sir Nick, a three-time Open Champion, since he launched the Faldo Series in 1996,” commented Alison White, Assistant Director of Golf Development at The R&A. “Nick’s efforts match The R&A’s commitment to golf development, not only in the UK but also across Europe, Asia and South America where the Faldo Series is active. We applaud this latest initiative to make the Series even more accessible to young golfers in the UK.”

The UK schedule for 2012 features two new venues: Old Fold Manor (July 9-10) in Barnet, England and Panmure (August 21-22) in Angus, Scotland. Both clubs have hosted qualifying for The Open Championship.

Five more Open qualifying venues remain on the schedule: Moortown (April 3-4), Royal Ashdown Forest (April 24-25), Trentham (May 1-2), West Lancs (May 10-11) and Hollinwell (August 28-29), all in England. Pyle and Kenfig (July 3-4) in Wales, a two-time host of The Amateur Championship, also returns to the schedule after the success of its first Series event in 2011.

Amateur golfers born in 1991 or later can enter the Faldo Series online at www.nickfaldo.com/series at a cost of 55 pounds per person, reduced from 70 pounds in 2011. Entry includes a practice round and two tournament rounds at the chosen championship course and for five age-category winners at each venue – three boys and two girls – an exemption into the 16th Faldo Series Europe Grand Final next September and all local expenses covered during the 54-hole World Amateur Golf Ranking event at Lough Erne Resort in Northern Ireland.

Established in 1996, 38 Faldo Series tournaments now take place in 27 countries worldwide with over 5,000 golfers participating each year. Past winners include Major Champions Rory McIlroy and Yani Tseng.

The 2011 Faldo Series Europe schedule featured a record 18 tournaments in 11 different countries, including England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Czech Republic, Russia, Greece, The Netherlands, Brazil, Germany and Slovakia. It concluded with the 15th Grand Final on the Faldo Course at Lough Erne in September, hosted by the six-time Major Champion and won by 20-year-old Gavin Samuels of England.

For further information on the Faldo Series, including how to enter a UK event, visit www.nickfaldo.com or email the Faldo Series office at series@nickfaldo.com. You can also follow the Faldo Series on Facebook at www.facebook.com/faldoseries and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/faldoseries.

Barber cut above the rest

DIDSBURY professional Peter Barber saved the best to the last by winning the Mansell Winter Series fixture at Royal Liverpool – the final event in an action-packed PGA North Region season.

The former European Tour player, who top finish this year was fifth in the Virgin Atlantic pro-am at Delamere Forest, eclipsed a 55-strong field with a four-under-par 68.

It left him a shot ahead of his pal Andrew Murray, the 1989 European Open champion, and Freddy Valenti who recently moved from Pryors Hayes to take over as club professional at Poulton Park.

With three out of six fixtures played, the series goes into cold storage until March with a return to Hoylake. Other dates: March 19 (Formby); April 16 (St Annes Old Links).

DETAILS (Par 72): 68 Peter Barber (Didsbury); 69 Freddy Valenti (Poulton Park), Andrew Murray (Portal); 71 John Carter (Royal Liverpool).

Hampshire Golf Alliance

Corhampton Pro Andrew Cloke and Alresford Amateur Ron Markwick teamed up to win the President's Putter at yesterday's Hampshire Alliance Meeting at Hockley Golf Club.

The pair amassed 45 points to win the trophy by a single point from Adam Harnett (Worldham Park) & Barry Norgate (Alresford).

Gary Stubbington, Hockley's Club Professional, had the best Pro score with 41 points, two ahead of Cloke and Barnes.

Rob Gowers (South Winchester) won £75.00 as best Trainee Professional.

The next Alliance Meeting is at Test Valley Golf Club on Thursday 15th December. Contact the Hampshire PGA Office if you would like to play.

2012 Golfdelaluz.com Northern Matchplay

Entries have just opened for the 2012 Golfdelaluz.com Northern Matchplay Golf Championship.

The popular season-long knockout tournament is open to golfers who are a member of a golf club in Cheshire, Cumbria, Durham, Lancashire, Northumberland or Yorkshire.

Entry is just £15 for the Individual event or £25 per pair for the Betterball competition. There's also an incentive to encourage early entries.

Overseas grand final...

The grand final in 2012 will be held at the breathtaking Arcos Gardens Golf Club & Country Estate near Cadiz in Spain.

It is a simply stunning venue with top class facilities and will provide the perfect setting for the 12 lucky golfers who make it through to the grand final.

Home & away first round...

A draw is made for opponents shortly after the closing date, which is initially done on a local basis to minimise travelling distances. The first round is played over 36 holes on a 'home & away' basis ensuring that every competitor gets to play at least one round away from their home course. A draw for home advantage is made in subsequent rounds.

Regional final venues...

Win a maximum of just 6 qualifying rounds and you will make it through to your regional final. Each regional final venue ranks inside the top 25 in the country and the winners at each will be on the plane to Spain!

North West:

Golfers in Lancashire & Cheshire will compete in the North West region with a regional final at Formby Golf Club.

North East & Cumbria:

Entrants in Durham, Northumberland & Cumbria will try to reach the North East & Cumbria regional final at Silloth on Solway.

Yorkshire:

Players in Yorkshire will play to make a regional final at Alwoodley Golf Club.

Early bird offer...

To encourage early entries everybody who enters on or before the 31st December will be put into a draw to win Titleist Pro V1 golf balls.

Title sponsor...

Golf de la Luz are the new title sponsor of the championship. The expert golf travel company have been strong supporters of the tournament since it was inaugurated. Find some great deals on golf holidays and breaks at www.golfdelaluz.com.

Dukinfield Captain aims to chip in at Lombard Challenge Final

DUKINFIELD captain Steven Warburton will aim to prove he is a chip off the old block when he tees up in a national PGA final later this month.

Warburton has been having chipping lessons with the club’s PGA professional David Green who he partners in The Lombard Challenge in Turkey.

The pair earned their place in the PGA Pro-Captain Tournament after winning their qualifier at Dunham Forest Golf Club in August and will now take on nine other clubs in the £25,000 final which will be held over 36-holes at Antalya Golf Club’s PGA Sultan Course from November 25-26.

And Warburton believes he and Green have nothing to lose - so they plan to go for it!

Warburton, who is a safety manager, said: “David is a tremendous player and we have to feel as if we have a chance of winning.

“I’ve been taking lessons from David and he’s been trying to improve my chipping.

“I’ve played with him in club events and we enjoy a laugh but we’ll be taking this seriously, it’s a tremendous opportunity.”

Warburton, who has been playing golf for 29 years, admits he is proud to be representing the Manchester club in Turkey.

He added: “This is one of the best things I’ve ever done playing golf. It’s highly prestigious and a great honour to be involved. No captain or professional from Dukinfield has even been involved in anything like this to my memory.”

Warburton revealed their participation in the final has created plenty of interest among Dukinfield club members.

He added: “A lot of people at the club have been supporting us and asking about the final. A few of them have even come up and asked me if it’s going to be on the telly!”

“They’re very proud and it’s a proud moment for the club.”

For Lombard meanwhile, the PGA Pro-Captain event has been a welcome return to golf following their long association with the PGA National Pro-Am Championship.

As managing director Alexander Baldock explained: “Having previously enjoyed a very successful relationship with the PGA in sponsoring the PGA National Pro-Am we were confident that partnering with the PGA to present The Lombard Challenge, a PGA Pro-Captain Tournament, would be an exciting initiative to be part of and one that we are very proud of too – and it has proved just that!

Shacklady targets Turkey shoot-out

SERIAL winner David Shacklady is relishing the chance to add the end-of-season PGA Play-Offs title to the 200-plus assorted victories he’s notched up in a career spanning more than two decades.

“That’s been my target since the start of the season,” he said after earning his place in next week’s Turkey shoot-out by winning the North Region Order of Merit for the second time since 2007.

But he also admitted that not even the prospect of qualifying for next year’s BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth could compare with competing against the United States in the PGA Cup in California nearly two months ago.

The Mossock Hall professional, leading points scorer for the losing GB&I team, said: “I’ve appeared in a couple of Open Championships but nothing can beat that experience. It was totally different, especially playing for the team with everyone rooting for each other. I loved every minute of it. It was an unbelievable trip.”

Shacklady, 44, who won the Kerr Investments Cumbria Classic in May – surprisingly his first merit title – expects to arrive at the PGA Sultan Course at Antalya Golf Club completely free from the back injury he sustained mid-summer. “I’ve just moved house but I’m going easy on the do-it-yourself jobs,” he added.

In one of the closest finishes for years, he claimed the Mike Slater Memorial Order of Merit Trophy by 24 points from Aran Wainwright and by 46 from David Smith, who took the last qualifying spot for Turkey where three days of action start next Monday (Nov 21).

Wainwright, 36, is unlikely to forget how he booked his place.

“I was offered the position of head professional at Mid Yorks Golf Club, where I was an assistant, on the morning of the first round of the Spirotech Open in Manchester,” he explained.

“It was just the incentive I needed. Suddenly I felt all the pressure was taken off me and I went out and shot 10-under-par and won the tournament.”

Swinton Park assistant Smith, 38, who won the De Vere Leeds Cup – professional golf’s oldest trophy – also reached the PGA Play-Offs in 2007.

“I didn’t do too well but I’m hoping to improve this time, especially with the event being held a couple of weeks before I go the European Tour School,” he said.

2012 Opens at Harwood Golf Club

Four superb open events have just been listed at Harwood Golf Club near Bolton.

These events usually fill up quickly so those interested in playing at this charming golf course should lodge their entries as soon as possible.

Senior Pairs Open...

The first tournament is a Gents Senior Pairs Open on Tuesday 22nd May 2012. This 4BBB Stableford is open to golfers aged over 50 years on the day with a handicap of 28 or less. Entry is good value at just £25 per pair.

Gents Team Open...

One of the highlights of the year at Harwood is their annual Gents Team Open. At £60 per team of four this Stableford competition, played on Sunday 24th June next year, always attracts a strong field. The best two scores count on each hole except on par 3's where all players must score! The handicap limit is 28 with a 3/4 allowance applied.

Mixed Team Open...

On Sunday 2nd September a popular Mixed Team Open will take place. Open to teams of two men and two ladies this event has an entry-fee of £60 per team. The best gents and lady's Stableford score counts on each hole except on par 3's when every score must count! Handicap limits are 28 (men) and 36 (ladies) with a 3/4 allowance.

Seniors Team Open...

The final competition is a Seniors Team Open on Tuesday 11th September 2012. The event has a shotgun start at 1pm with a full English breakfast included before your round. Entry is just £60 per team of four and is open to golfers aged 50+ on the day. The format is a Stableford where the best two scores count except on par 3's when every score counts!

About Harwood...

Harwood Golf Club is an interesting and varied 18-hole course set on the north-eastern outskirts of Bolton, Lancashire.

As well as providing a challenging test for golfers of all levels of ability the course enjoys excellent views. You will enjoy excellent facilities at this course that is steeped in local history.

Craig and Paul click with 66

HAIGH Hall teaching professional Craig Corrigan and EuroPro Tour player Paul Grannell, who is attached to Vale Royal Abbey, took route 66 to share the spoils at Formby in the second of six fixtures in the PGA North Region Mansell Winter Series.

Houghwood assistant Barry Taylor finished third on 68 as Lee Park professional Chris Crowder moved into pole position in the Order of Merit after tying fourth a shot back with Matthew Tottey, from North Wales.

Crowder, winner of the opening event at St Annes Old Links, is 205 points in front of Grannell and Corrigan going into the third fixture on November 21 at Royal Liverpool.

DETAILS: 66 Craig Corrigan (Haigh Hall), Paul Grannell (Vale Royal Abbey); 67 Barry Taylor (Houghwood); 69 Chris Crowder (Lee Park), Matthew Tottey (North Wales);

Vale of Llangollen Golf Club 2012 Opens

A number of tournaments will be held throughout the year at Vale of Llangollen Golf Club taking place between May & November.

Each one offers something different with golfers travelling from far afield to play year after year.

Full details and entry-forms are available here with online booking also available for each event.

Seniors Open...

The annual Senior Pairs Open will take place on Wednesday 16th May in 2012 and is always a well supported competition. The format is 4BBB and is open to golfers aged 55+ years with a handicap of 21 or less. Entry is just £46 per pair.

Ladies Opens...

Next year there will be three events exclusively for lady golfers. The first is an Am-Am Stableford on Monday 30th July with an entry-fee of £76 per team of four. Due to the popularity of this competition an identical event is also held on Thursday 6th September. The third competition is a Christmas Ladies Pairs Open on Sunday 11th November - £26 per pair. Whilst it is still over a year away demand is always strong and very early entry is required to secure a place.

Mixed Opens...

Those searching for Mixed golf will not be disappointed either with two excellent events to choose from. The first is a Betterball Stableford on Sunday 24th June and costs just £48 per couple whilst a Team Am-Am will be played on Sunday 29th July - £96 per team. Both have handicap limits of 21 (men) & 36 (ladies) and are always enjoyable days which usually fill up very quickly.

Gents Opens...

No less than eight gents opens will take place during 2012 at Vale of Llangollen! Below is a full list with dates & prices. Places are normally snapped up quickly with early booking essential.

19/05/2012: Gents Pairs Open - £52 per pair

20/05/2012: Gents Team Open - £104 per team

01/08/2012: Gents Team Open - £96 per team

04/08/2012: Gents Pairs Open - £52 per pair

05/08/2012: Gents Team Open - £104 per team

15/09/2012: Gents Pairs Open - £52 per pair

16/09/2012: Gents Team Open - £104 per team

26/10/2012: Gents Pairs Open - £40 per pair

Texas Scramble...

The annual Texas Scramble will be held on Bank Holiday Monday 4th June. This four person team competition is one of the highlights of the year at Vale of Llangollen with tee-times at a premium. Open to gents, ladies or mixed teams it represents excellent value at £96 per team and offers a fabulous day of competitive golf. Don't miss out on this one!

About Vale of Llangollen...

Nestling on the banks of the River Dee and overlooked by the glorious Welsh hills Vale of Llangollen is a true championship course.

With its manicured fairways and superb greens it attracts golfers from miles around, especially for the annual open competitions.

One of only a handful of Welsh courses that holds the HSBC Gold Medal ranking, it is a highly favoured venue for many of the County, Professional and Welsh Amateur events. It offers a great test of golf amidst a spectacular setting.

2012 Four Nations Golf Challenge

“PLAY WITH PRIDE - PLAY WITH PASSION - PLAY FOR YOUR COUNTRY!”

What excitement and drama we witnessed at the 2011 Grand Final of the FOUR NATIONS GOLF CHALLENGE, sponsored by GOLF PLUS DIRECT – ‘Golf Fees Made Easy’

Now it's your chance to experience your own 'Ryder Cup moment' as you and your golfing buddy compete to play for your national team and win an international cap!

ENTRIES FOR 2012 ARE NOW OPEN WITH ENTRY FEE HELD AT 2011 RATES UNTIL 31st DECEMBER! JUST £40 PER PAIR (£20 PER PLAYER!)

To enter go to: WWW.FOURNATIONSGOLFCHALLENGE.CO.UK and enter "GE.1" in the ‘Promo Code’ when registering

It could be you holing the winning putt for your country in 2012! - So be sure to register online now to secure your place in your regional qualifying bracket. The competition is open to golf club members of all standards.

Don’t just take our word for how great this tournament is – go to www.fournationsgolfchallenge.co.uk to see and hear the testimonials from our 2011 competitors!

Accrington & District Golf Club 2012 Opens

In total 26 tournaments will be held throughout the year at Accrington & District Golf Club taking place between April & December.

Full details and entry-forms are available by clicking here.

Seniors...

There are four events for senior golfers during 2012. The first takes place on Wednesday 25th April and is a team of three competition. Next up is a team of four event on Wednesday 6th June whilst a Seniors Mixed Team Open is scheduled for Wednesday 11th July. The fourth and final event is a Senior Pairs Open on Thursday 2nd August.

Ladies...

Lady golfers will be pleased to hear that there will be four events next year. A team of three competition opens proceedings on Sunday 22nd April with the next event a Ladies Pairs Open on Sunday 3rd June. Another Ladies Team Open will be held on Wednesday 4th July whilst the final competition for female golfers is the popular Ladies Individual Open on Sunday 28th October.

Mixed...

Those searching for Mixed golf at Accrington will not be disappointed either. A Mixed Greensomes will be held on Saturday 26th May with a Mixed Team Open taking place the following month on Monday 4th June. A second Mixed Team Open is on Sunday 16th September and another Mixed Team Open is scheduled for Sunday 2nd December.

Gents...

Accrington are famed for the number of opens they stage for gentlemen golfers throughout the year. Below is a full list with dates & prices. Places in these usually fill up very quickly so early booking is required.

29/04/2012: Gents Pairs Open - £25 per pair

07/05/2012: Gents Team Open - £50 per team

19/05/2012: Gents Pairs Open - £25 per pair

08/07/2012: Gents Team Open - £30 per team

22/07/2012: Gents Pairs Open - £25 per pair

26/08/2012: Gents Pairs Open - £25 per pair

08/09/2012: Gents Individual Open - £10 per person

23/09/2012: Gents Pairs Open - £25 per pair

27/09/2012: Gents Pairs Open - £15 per pair

25/10/2012: Gents Pairs Open - £15 per pair

11/11/2012: Gents Individual Open - £6 per person

18/11/2012: Gents Pairs Open - £12 per pair

22/11/2012: Gents Pairs Open - £15 per pair

Acorn Trophy...

The annual Acorn Trophy will be played on Sunday 1st July. This 36 Hole Individual Medal forms part of the Northern Order of Merit and is open to golfers with a maximum handicap of ten.

About Accrington...

Established in 1893 Accrington & District is a friendly club, situated between Accrington and Blackburn in Lancashire and easily accessible from the M65 motorway.

The course is maintained in superb condition and is a good test for even the best amateur golfer. There are excellent catering facilities within the recently extended clubhouse.

Senior Pairs Open at Knutsford Golf Club

Entries have just opened for the 2012 Senior Pairs Open at Knutsford Golf Club.

This event is always popular and usually becomes full quickly, therefore, early entry is strongly advised.

In 2012 the competition will take place on Thursday 7th June.

The cost of entry is just £30 per pair. The format is 4BBB Stableford with a handicap limit of 24.

The golf club...

Laid out in handsome woodlands on the edge of Tatton Park, Knutsford Golf Club offers a varied and challenging 10 hole course.

Set in mature Cheshire parkland, the holes present varied challenges. The first two holes are fine par 4s alongside the deer fence which separates the course from Tatton Park, offering views of the mere and the deer. The 4th is a charming dog-leg, with a border of mature trees for interest. The 8th is a testing par 4, driving over ponds.

The member-owned club is maintained to a high standard and enjoys a relaxed, friendly environment.

Eaton Talbot makes its bow on Northern Order of Merit

EATON Golf Club will feature for the first time in the Cleveland Srixon 2012 Northern Order of Merit next year.

The Donald Steel designed lay-out, situated at Waverton near Chester, is a challenging par 72 and is certain to attract a strong entry.

At stake on July 22 will be the Eaton Talbot, a trophy named after a 14th century hunting dog which also features on the club badge along with the coat of arms of the Duke of Westminster on whose estate the course was originally located.

The Formby Hare and Southport & Ainsdale Bowl, on May19-20, not only combine their aggregate scores for the Lancashire Links Trophy, inaugurated last season, but qualify for amateur world ranking points.

The first of 29 fixtures tee off with the Crosby Challenge Plate at West Lancs on April 1 and conclude with the Pendle Witch at Clitheroe on September 23.

Meanwhile, Cleveland Srixon have confirmed their sponsorship for a second year and will again provide equipment values at £500, £300 and £200 to the top three players at the end of the season.