Captains Prize:-  Dave Roston        41 pts Back nine of 23pts
1st Division Prizes:-
               1st:-   Dean Tatlow       40 pts
               2nd:-  Rob Furmston     39 pts Back nine of 20pts
               3rd:-  Andy Damjanovic 39pts  Back nine of 18pts
2nd Division Prizes:-
               1st:-   Keith Hemmings   40 pts
               2nd:-  Paul Wright          38pts  Back nine of 21pts, Back six of 16pts
               3rd:-  Mark Sherwin       38pts  Back six of   14pts     
3rd Division Prizes:-
               1st:-   Mick Jones           41pts Back Nine of 21pts, Back six of 15pts  
               2nd:-  Richard Aust         41pts Back six of   14pts
               3rd;-  Harry Burnham      41pts Back nine of 20pts     
4th Division Prizes:-
               1st:-   Daryl Higgins        36pts
               2nd:-  Mick Laverick       33pts
               3rd:-  Carl Dale               32pts            

138 players participated in this event, with no less than 16 of them playing under their handicap.

Leading the way was Harry Burnham with a net 64 (off 21 handicap). Alan Peake came second with net 65 (off 19), and Tony Goodwin third with net 66 (off 20)

CSS was 70

Two's weren't difficult to find, as 22 players managed to 'bag' one, with Elliot Nadin getting a 'brace'

Dave Barker had a brilliant run of 3's - on the 6th, 7th & 8th holes!

The 15th hole continues statistically to be the most difficult hole on the course-last Sunday there were only 2 birdies & 9 pars out of 138 attempts.

As usual full details can be viewed via 'how-did-I-do' link on the front page of this website

Andrew Baxter  

Match & Handicap Secretary

Leek member Chris Broadhurst and partner Brian Cooper (Trentham Park) triumphed in this event with an impressive 44 points, wining £100 vouchers each in the process.

In second place were Trevor Ecclestone and Ray Cooper (Beau Desert) with 42 points, and £70 vouchers.

The third prize of £50 each was taken by Paul Winning and his guest Simon Sales from The Manor.

The 4th and last award of £30 each went to Dave Griffiths and Ian Donaldson (Alsager) on count-back.

Nearest the Pin on the 11th was Andy Chambers from Coxmoor, and the longest drive was won by Paul Winning.

Winning by name-winning by nature!

A superb day was had by all, and an excellent advert for Leek Golf Club, with 21 teams of 4 participating.

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

Taking full advantage of the easier morning weather conditions, Steve Davies & Tony Goodwin were able to post a tremendous net score of 62, to beat the other pair in their foursome on the same score, namely Howard Rigby and John Pennington by virtue of a back nine count-back of 32.

Other notable scores were Andy & Brian Tooth - 64; Andrew & Jayne Baxter - 65; Adrian McCracken & Roy Emery - 65

33 pairs ventured onto the course, despite the Open Golf and atrocious weather later in the day.

Special mention must be made of Phill & Lisa Davies and Simon & Pip Nadin, who were last seen disappearing down the first fairway with a force 10 gale and horizontal sleet lashing at their bodies. No comfortable sitting watching golf and drinking the odd Peroni for them when there's golf to be played!

There were 9 two's: Richard Skelson (13th); Roy Emery (4th); Ian Beeson (9th); Steve Fryer (7th & 9th); Wendy Marriott (4th); Simon Nadin (4th); John Isaacs (13th) and Paul Brass (13th)-well done to them

These scores have been posted to 'how-did-I-do?' and be accessed through the fron of this website. 

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

The bright sunny weather attracted a field of 74 players, who were aiming to gain some 'kudos' by winning their respective divisions.

The leading results were as follows:

Division 1 (0-9)-Phill Davis 72-5=67; Chris Flavell 73-5=68

Division 2 (10-15)-Michael Leese 86-15=71

Division 3 (16-21)-Peter Birch 83-16=67

Division 4 (22-28)-Peter Palfreyman 92-23=69

CSS was 71

As usual, results can be seen in full via 'how-did-i-do' at the front page of this Leek Golf Club website

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary   

133 participants were blessed with fine weather and reasonable conditions to battle it out against each other to win the latest of the 2011 'major' competitions.

No less than 19 scores were under par, with CSS not surprisingly set at 70.

Leading the way in victory was Dean Tatlow with a stunning 66 net off a handicap of 9. The other two players with nett 66's were Dave Twist (16) & Terry Alcock (10), who were beaten on countback just failing to prevail. They must have been very disappointed not to have won.

Following in the wake of the above were 5 scores of both 67 net and 68 net and 6 scores of 69 net.

Simon Nadin achieved a'2' on the 1st hole, and John Lewis did the same on the 12th!

See full details on 'how-did-i-do' via the front page on this website.

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

A mammoth field of 173 players competed in this annual event, celebrating the scorching hot day with some excellent and closely contested scoring.

Leading the way to win the President's Prize was John Lawton with 39 points. His back 9 of 18 fended off Andy Tooth and Gareth McKay who both had 39 points, but slightly inferior back 9's. The first three in Division One all scored 38 points

Divisional Places were awarded to:

Division 1 (0-9)-Rob Furmston 38 points (back 9 of 21); Richard Cordon 38 points (back 9 of 20) & Elliot Nadin 38 points (back 9 of 19).

Division 2-(10-15) Andy Tooth 39 points (back 9 of 16 back 6 of 11); Gareth McKay 39 points (back 9 of 16 back 6 of 10) & Peter Cordon 38 points 

Division 3-(16-21)Adrian Holland 38 points; Tony Brearley 35 points (back 9 of 17) & Roy Emery 35 points (back 9 of 15)

Division 4-(22-28)Harry Burnham 39 points; Phil Sheldon 35 points & Geoff Foden 34 points

Nearest the Pins-4th: Dan Bourne-7th: Ross Salmon & Richard Cordon won nearest the pin on 18 in 2 shots

CSS was 71. Congratulations to all who took part. Thanks must go to the president Dennis Parkes for his overall efforts in making this such a memorable day, and his generosity for the many prizes on offer. The Greens and Catering staff also need a special mention for their excellent work on the day

Go to the 'How-did-I-do' link on our website from page for full details

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary  

On Sunday 19th June 2011 history was made when Ian Curley equalled Duncan Evans' 33 year old course record of 63 gross. During the June Monthly Medal Ian scored 5 birdies & an eagle to obliterate the field and etch his name in the record books.

In July 1978 Duncan Evans achieved a gross 63 off 1 handicap, whilst Ian plays off +1.

Other notable scores were:

Division 1: Rob Furmston 72-5=67; Duncan Stott 71-3=68

Division2: Howard Rigby 76-10=66 on count-back from Peter Cordon 78-12=66; Chris Broadhurst 83-15=68

Division 3: John Lewis 82-16=66

Division 4: Dave Brindley 91-23=68

128 players took part & CSS was 71

Please go to 'how-did-I-do' for full details via the link on our website.

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary 

The intention of this competition is to obtain one of the best four net scores or equals, and then get drawn into a knockout to ultimately win the Roberts Cup played on the 8th of May, a 'major' at Leek Golf Club  
The recent rains had helped to make the greens a little more responsive, and 105 entrants battled it out to achieve the target of being entered into the Robert Cup draw. C.S.S. was 70
The attraction of this event to most players is that it is played off full handicap against the whole field, with no upper restriction.
The following players qualified to be drawn into a knockout:

Net 65 Rich Skelson 84 - 19 = 65
Net 66 J Walker 91 - 25 = 66
Net 68 G Aust 85 - 17 = 68; D Parkes 82 - 14 = 68; Rob Skelson 82 -14 = 68; AS Mitchell 95 - 27 = 68; E Nadin 78 - 10 = 6
Net 69 RJ Thompson 81 - 12 = 69; G Salt 77 - 8 = 69; DJ Alcock 80 - 11 = 69   

THIS IS AN INTERESTING STAT:THERE WAS ONLY ONE PAR ON THE 13th HOLE! (& No birdies) out of 105 players!Congratulations to all-watch the notice boards for the draw in full.

Andrew Baxter
Handicaps & Match Secretary

The Spring Four-ball on Sunday the 1st May 2011 was won by Wardle & Palfreyman with a better score 66 nett, beat off some stiff competition from Alcock & Alcock (67) and Lawton & Tooth & Barlow & Clowes (68) to win the first Leek Golf Club 'major' of the year.
With conditions difficult due to the high winds and super-fast greens these two Leek veterans scored well on every hole, and finished ahead of the 66 pairs competing.

Andrew Baxter.

The draws for the knockout competitions have taken place.

The draw for the Jackson Trophy, Hay Bowl, Challenge Foursomes and Seniors Singles can all be seen at the club or at http://www.howdidido.co.uk. To see the draw for any of the comptitions select 'Leek Golf Club' and then go to 'Start Sheets'. If you click on the relevant competition you will see the full draw.

Unfortunately the Mixed competition draw could not be posted on http://www.howdidido.co.uk but can be seen at the club in the usual manner.

Good luck to all those that have entered.

Stewart Townsend

In Division 1 Ian Hancock was in the mood, scoring an excellent 40 points. His handicap is now reduced to 6.

Winner of Division 2 , with the best score of the day, was Elliot Nadin with a fantastic 44 points.

Luke Brass cleaned up Division 3 with 40 points.

SJ Smith won Division 4 with 37 points and a better back 9 than D Bradbury.

The weather was fine, the course in excellent condition and the good scoring kept the CSS to 70

Well done to everyone who took part.

You can find all the results on the link to 'How-did-I-do' on this website's front page.

The next mens club fixture is on the 1st May with the Spring Fourball

Stewart Townsend

It was four seasons in one day with sun, rain and hail. C Flavell score an excellent 41 points off a handicap of 5.

RJ Thompson and RAW Brindley both scored 40 poins

R Skelson and DR Rowley battled it out in division 3 with 39 points. R Skelson won that division on countback.

 You can find all the results on the link to 'How-did-I-do' on this website's front page. 

 The next competitive event is on Thursday 14th, when the April Extra Medal will be held

Stewart Townsend

Dave Alcock scored a stunning 63 net to pip Andy Baxter's 64, and qualified for the regional stage of this prestigious national event to be held at Little Aston.

119 players entered this first qualifying event in the 2011 men's calendar, and there were some excellent scores on a course benefitting from a bit of a tranformation over the winter period.

The greens staff under the guidance of John Turner and Lincoln Boulton have been working hard to prepare a superb putting surface. In addition, the bunker improvement programme has resulted in a need to 'think' your way round the course more than ever before. 

Scores of note were:

D. Alcock 75 - 12 = 63

A. Baxter 75 - 11 = 64

I. Thorne 80- 14 = 66

D. Duffield 88 -22 = 66

You can find all the results on the link to 'How-did-I-do' on this website's front page. 

The next competitive event is on Sunday 3rd April, when the April and RNLI Medal will be held. The newly-formed fixtures sub-committee has designated this as a stableford format, and is a direct response to members' requests to have more competitions of this nature.