Yet another "Major" appeared on the scene to whet the insatiable appetitie of those in Leek Golf Club who need the fix of a competitive game at the weekend. In fact the numbers currently are consistently high with 137 venturing onto the fairways on this Sunday blessed with high temperatures and fast greens.

We run 4 divisions, so there were obviously 4 winners on the day:

Division 1 (0 - 9)-Winner Andy Walker continued his good form with 74-5=69 after count-back from Jordan Weaver, who also scored a nett 69. Chris Alcock came in third with a 79-8=71.

Division 2 (10 - 15)-Winner Stephen Hunt 83-12=71 on count-back from David Hughes 84-13=71. Ian Barlow and Tony Brindley had identical scores of 88-15=73

Division 3 (16 - 21)-Winner Alan Lockett 86-18=68 on count-back from Ian Bratt 87-19=68. John Curley followed with a 90-18=72.

Division 4 (21 - 28)-Winner Ian Pugh 94-26=68. Ken Weir scored 94-22=72 and Paul Bradley third with 102-27=75.

CSS was 73, the highest for some weeks.

One disappointing element of the day was the number of 46 "No Returns"

The other major item of concern was the number and variety of DISQUALIFICATIONS handed out for card violations. There were 11 in total, broken down as follows:

Card not Handed In-4; Card not Signed correctly-3; No Handicap Stated-2; NO NAME ON CARD!!!-2

It is hard to understand anybody having a card without their name on it.

Players must take extra care when signing their card-Name, Date, Handicap, Player's and Scorer's signature are all fundamentals in this area of discipline.  

The most costly error on the day was AP Foxhall who scored a 66 nett, but failed to display his handicap on his card, and was duly disqualified.

Full details on 'how-did-i-do' on the link via our website.

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

A Club record 166 for a monthly medal entered this competition in stunning rare sunshine, and scores reflected the superb conditions.

Division 1 results: Rob Thompson 78-8=70; Andy Damjanovic 77-6=71; Rob Furmston 75-4=71

Rob Furmston's score was the best gross (75) with an impressive 35 players representing this division (0 - 9)

Division 2 results: Howard Rigby 79-13=66; Matt Lancaster 80-13=67; Dave Sharratt, John Leek, Paul Wright and Chris Lilley all had 69 nett

Howard Rigby had the best gross (79) with 56 players in this division (10 - 15)

Division 3 results: Mick Austerberry 91-21=70; Adrian Briggs 87-16=71; Mick Leese 89-17=72

Adrian Briggs scored the best gross (87) and 56 represented this division

Division 4 results: D Stazaker 98-27=71; Geoff Foden 96-23=73; Paul Bradley 102-27=75

Geoff Foden had the best gross (96) and 19 players were represented. 

There were only 5 two's scored, so I will name them!

Geoff Porter & Steve Fryer on the 13th; Lynden Davies & Gary Kimberley on the 7th; M SILLITO HAD A "2" ON THE 12TH!!!

CSS was 72

Results details as per normal on 'how-did-i-do' via the link on our website

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

126 players participated in this strokeplay competetion, an event which counts towards the prestigious Rushton Trophy. Some excellent scores resulted in perfect conditions, none more so than James Molden who triumphed with a fabulous net score of 66. James Cowburn will think himself unlucky not to have come out on top as he scored a brilliant 69 gross for a 67 net. Ross Salmon managed a 68 with four others hitting 69's.

CSS was 72

Look out for the full results via how-did-i-do

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

116 players entered this medal competition in, to say the least, changeable weather conditions. This event also combines as a qualifier for the Veterans' Prize, one of the 'majors' at Leek Golf Club,for members over the age of 55 on the date of the competition.

In the first division of this medal competition, where handicaps are between +3 and 9, the top three results were as follows:

Jordan Weaver 77-8=69; Dave Leigh 77-7=70; Liam Hancock 77-5=72. 31 members took part in this division.

In the second division of this medal competition, where handicaps are between 10 and 15, the top three results were as follows:

Nick Damjanovic 84-14=70; Peter Cordon 81-10=71; Darren Blairs 84-13=71 42 members took part in this division. 

In the third division of this medal competition, where handicaps are between 16 and 21, the top three results were as follows:

Phil Jones 85-18=67; Bob Russell 88-18=70; James Molden 87-16=71 39 members took part in this division. 

In the fourth division of this medal competition, where handicaps are between 22 and 28, the top three results were as follows:

Paul Bradley 102-27=75; Martin Massey 104-27=77; Shaun Gregorick 101-23=78 11 members took part in this division. 

THE WINNER OF THE VETERANS' CUP 2013 IS PHIL JONES-congratulations to him.

Notable feats-2 x 'Eagles' Alan Tipping with a "2" on the 1st & Ian Curley got a 3 on the 6th.

CSS was 72

Full details of results can be found on'how-didi-do' or follow the link from our website

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

This 'major' starts with a strokeplay competition to decide who goes through to a knockout format, to decide the ultimate winner. The best four net scores or ties off full handicap determines who goes through, and some excellent scores ensued.

Leading the way with an outstanding score of 66 was Chris Lilley, closely followed by 68's from Mark Rushton, Liam Hancock and John Leeke, a 69 from Stephen Spooner, and two 70's from Rob Symon and Nigel Bowcock. Kevin Boult scored a 70, but was unfortunately disqualified for a signature violation.

These seven now go through to a knockout arrangement, the draw for which will be announced shortly.

In perfect weather conditions, but with difficulty stopping the ball on the greens, mixed with challenging pin positions, 119 players took part resulting in a CSS of 71.

Wayne Corden achieved a rare feat of an 'eagle' on the 10th. Nigel Wint achieved two 2's on the 11th & 13th. Ian Curley's 69 gross was not enough to qualify,as his +3 handicap meant his nett score was 72!

Go to Leek Golf Club website, or visit 'how-did-i-do' for full details of scores etc

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

Howard Rigby and Steve Davies beat 66 other pairs to win the 'major' that is the Spring Fourball. Their score of 65 nett contained a better back 9 than Pugh & Blundred who are new members with inactive handicaps at the time of the competition. Capey & Sherratt (66 nett) were placed third. Broadhurst & Khalifa, Boulton & Spooner, Tooth & Rushton, Lilley & Walker, Hancock & Brass, Hurst & Henson all scored a creditable 67 nett.

Alan Harrison and Nigel Wint both scored two 2's on the day-all on different holes.

The new booking system appears to be working well. There are very few players not accommodated around their preferred tee-time, and 134 players shows that the rumour of the death of competitive golf is unfounded. Having said that, a regular review of the current sytem will take place, and changes made if necessary. If anyone has a problem or suggestions, please put them in writing to the hon. sec.

The full list of entrants and scores can be seen on 'how-did-i-do' and on the club noticeboard.

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

The first 'major' winner of the year was Paul Wright, who won the Birchall Bowl on Sunday with an excellent early season score of 40 points.

In blustery conditions, and the winter rustiness of competitors not quite disappeared, Paul beat 119 other players to win this prestigious stableford event.

Other notable scores were Kevin Perkin with 38 points, with Billy Gilbert and Stewart Sherratt both earning 37 points. These were the only members to break par, with C.S.S. a very high 73.

New member SJ Dreya achieved two's on both the 4th & 9th holes.

Well done to all who participated. Details can be found on 'how-did-i-do'

Andy Baxter

Handicap & Match Secretary

I arrived at the Club at 7.15am to greet the first competitors and see them off the first tee.

We started and ended the day in warm sunshine which given the weather of late I considered us to be lucky. I had a Captain's Challenge on the 11th hole which raised over £650 towards my charity 'Survive Cancer'. Many thanks to all the players who took part.

The Captain's Prize was won by our Junior Captain Luke Brass with a great score of 40 points. He had a fantastic week of golf after winning 2 competitions he lost 4 shots off his handicap. Well done Luke.

Many congratulations to all our winners.

Roy Morris

Club Captain 2012

Here are just a few photographs from the Prize Presentation....

137 players entered this competition, which was deliberately set up both as a 'major' and a monthly medal, in order to 'free-up' one of the weekend days for those who want to play social golf. In both competitions full handicap allowance was allowed.

The kinder weather allowed some very classy scoring to be displayed, none more so than Andy Martin with a brilliant score of

70 - 5 = 65 to win the Club Shield.

Divisional Awards (ie Monthly Medal winners & runners-up) were as follows:

Division 1: Andy Martin (as above); Dan Smart > 72-5=67; Duncan Stott > 68-1=67; Ross Salmon > 73-5=68

Division 2: Gerry Abel > 82-11=71; Andy Leese > 83-11=72; Nick Damjanovic > 85-13=72

Division 3: Dave Twist > 84-16=68; Charles McFadden > 86-16=70; Bruce Godbold > 91-19=72; Neil Shenton > 89-17=72

Division 4:  Zulf Khalifa > 89-23=66; Dave Bradbury > 91-23=69; RJ Bates > 96-22=74

Zulf Khalifa must feel very unlucky not to have won this 'major' in his first full year at Leek Golf Club. He has already won the May Medal, and the Handicapping Committee recognised this by reducing his handicap by a further shot to 21, under the 'Exceptional Score Reduction' ruling. Duncan Stott had the best gross score of the day with a 68, made up of 11 x pars, 3 x birdies, 1 x eagle and 3 x bogies-great scoring indeed. 

The handicapping committee also had to carry out the unpleasant task of disqualifying a player due to a rare transgression - NO NAME ON THE CARD!

CSS was 71 and results can be seen as usual on 'how-did-i-do' via the front page of our website.

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary  

We had a tremendous turn out with 42 teams of 4 contesting the prize. We were very lucky with the weather with only a couple of showers throughout the day and everyone had a great time.

Randles not only provided a car for a 'hole in one' but Phil Wade, Managing Director introduced a £5 challenge which many took up and made £432. £230 was raised by Ivor Povey and his team with a raffle. Phill Davies raised a further £580 with an auction of donated items. All of this money goes towards this year's Captain's Charity "Survive Cancer".

The first prize was contested in the end by a mens team against a ladies team with Lincoln Boulton taking it on count back from his wife Marilyn.

This brought the Festival to a close and the Captain, Roy Morris would like to thank all the sponsors, competitors and helpers for their support in running the Fesitval.

1st Prize: Lincoln Boulton, Mick Barker, Darryl Spooner & Dave Barker  85 points-back 9 of 45-back 6 of 32

2nd Prize: Jenny Cordon, Jayne Baxter, Marilyn Boulton & Maria Wootton  85 points-back 9 of 45-back 6 of 31

3rd Prize: Darren Blairs, Rob Symon, Dave Leigh & A Ravenscroft  84 points

4th Prize: Geoff Willshaw, Roger Sharratt, Tony Swindells & Jim Willshaw  82 points-back 9 of 45

5th Prize: Rob Adams, M R Adams, P Jones & Harry Burnham  82 points-back 9 of 44

6th Prize: J Stone, D Stone, S Smith & G Hall  80 points-back 9 of 41

7th Prize: D Smyth, A Riley, M Harte & N Adamson  80 points-back 9 of 39

8th Prize: Brendan Doyle, D Fogg, S Jary & Chris Cooper  79 points

Nearest Pin on 4th-Ladies  Joy Briggs

Nearest Pin on 4th-Men  S Jary

Nearest Pin on 7th-Ladies  Gill Damjanovic

Nearest Pin on 7th-Men  K Bentley

Target Challenge on 17th-Ladies  Lisa Davies

Target Challenge on 17th-Men  Dennis Parkes

Nearest to Pin in 2 shots on 12th  Marilyn Boulton

On Tuesday the 10th July we held our Festival Seniors Open.

It was a very wet morning which resulted in a delayed start by one hour. Once play got underway the course stood up to the test and again our ground staff worked miracles to get everything ready. 

By late morning the sun was out and everyone was enjoying their golf especially D Bourne and N Tizley who had a winning score of 45.

1st Prize: D Bourne & N Tizley 45 points

2nd Prize: A Downward & G Holmes 43 points

3rd Prize: J Stone & D Stone 40 points

4th Prize: Ian Beeson & M Cooper 39 points back 9 of 19

5th Prize: P King & R Barlow 39 points back 9 of 18

Nearest the Pin on 7th: Stewart Griffin

Nearest the Pin on 11th: Robin Ellis

Target Challenge on 17th: Lyndon Davies 

Thank you to all those who took part and congratulations to our prize winners.

Day two of our Festival week saw members and visitors playing for our new Festival Trophy. How apt that a member of one of our sponsored teams BROWNS should win. Liam had a fantastic round scoring 41 points. Well done Liam.

1st Prize & Holder of the Festival Trophy:   Liam Hancock    41 points

2nd Prize:   Ian Thorne   38 points

3rd Prize:   D Moore   35 points

4th Prize:   J Reece   34 points back 9 of 20

5th Prize:   I Ellis   34 points back 9 of 19

Nearest the Pin on 4th:   Gerry Abel

Nearest the Pin on 11th:   Andy Leese

Target Challenge on 17th:   James Molden

Thank you to all those who took part. Here are just some photographs from the day's competition.

Day one of the Festival of Golf was held on Saturday 7th July. After a week of heavy rain our ground staff did a tremendous job in getting the course open. They had been working on the course since 4.30am that morning so a big THANK YOU to all of them for keeping our Festival on course!

The golf was amazing with some very good scores coming in throughout the day, the best being Andrew Walker & Christopher Lilley with a super score of 42 points.

Another name to mention is a member of our ground staff Martin Wootton who won the nearest the pin on the 4th hole. Well done Martin.

1st Prize: Andy Walker & Chris Lilley 42 points back 9 of 24

2nd Prize: Mark Shea & John Bee 42 points back 9 of 21

3rd Prize: Andy Leese & Jim Willshaw 42 points back 9 of 20

4th Prize: Ken Horleston & Lloyd Cooke 41 points back 9 of 23

5th Prize: Liam Hancock & Luke Brass 41 points back 9 of 21

Nearest the Pin on 4th: Martin Wootton

Nearesrt the Pin on 7th: A Burton

Target Challenge on 17th: A Mitchell

Just some photographs from the day's events here at Leek Golf Club...

The President Don Eardley hosted one of the biggest Club events in the year, and was well supported by over 150 entrants on a day of very mixed weather.

Gareth McKay led the way with an excellent score of 41 points, and took the President's prize in style with 12 pars and a birdie in his round off a handicap of 11. (Now reduced to 9).

Divisional winners were as follows:

Division 1: (0-9) Andy Damjanovic 38pts; Daryl Spooner 37pts (back 9 of 19); Stuart Smith 37pts (back 9 of 18)

Division 2: (10-15) Graham McFadden 37pts (back 9 of 18); Mark Hodgkinson 37pts (back 9 of 17) Rob Symon 37pts (back 9 of 17)

Division 3: (16-21) Jim Blairs 35pts (back 9 of 20); Alan Lockett 35pts (back 9 of 16); Geoff Willshaw 34pts

Division 4: (22-28) Mick Laverick 35pts (back 9 of 19); Geoff Foden 35pts (back 9 of 18); Reg Samuel 31pts

Nearest the Pin on 4th-Andy Baxter

Nearest the Pin on 7th-John Nickisson

Nearest the Pin on 11th-Lincoln Boulton

Nearest the Pin in 2 on 17th-Ross Salmon

Thanks must go to all the President's supporters on the day, including the ladies in the Millenium Hut providing excellent hospitalilty, the catering and greens staff for their long and intensive day, Brian Baggaley and Roy Morris for photography and general support and advice, and Andy Baxter & Stewart Townsend for their time spent checking each and every card for accuracy and compiling the complicated list of winners and prize recipients. Acknowledgment must also be given to Fred and Jake for their unstinting support from the Professional's shop.          

Most of all though, huge thanks to the President for his efforts in making this a very special occasion. His generosity and hard work was the key to a great day.

CSS was 73 Results can be found as usual on 'how-did-i-do' via our website.

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary 

Moved to a midweek event this 'major' was won with a very worthy score of nett 68 by Maria Wootton. Second was Lisa Davies with 69 and Terry Alcock came in 3rd with a 72, as did Pauline Swindells.

Tough conditions later in the day determined high scoring, only 2 ladies out of the whole field of 59 breaking par. Some players will  be surprised at their handicap reductions, but with a men's CSS of 74 and ladies' CSS of 72 this is understandable.

These results have been posted to 'how-did-i-do' which can be visited direct or via our website. 

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

1st Prize

J & T Inglefield Penn GC 43 points

2nd Prize

J & P Cordon Leek GC 42 points

3rd Prize

G & R Snelson Branston GC 41 points

4th Prize

L & P Davies Leek GC 40 points back 9 of 21

5th Prize

L Walker & D Booth Romiley GC 40 points back 9 of 20

Nearest Pin on 4th Bill Adams The Craythorne

Nearest Pin on 7th Phill Davies Leek GC

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

138 players entered this "Major" with Chris Flavell leaving everyone behind with a stunning net 66 off 5 handicap. The next best scores were G. Richardson & G. Salt with 68's and L. Hancock coming 4th with 69. No-one else broke par on a day when CSS was 72.

There were several highlights in the day, undoubtedly the best of the lot was Steve Fryer's hole-in-one on the 11th. This is the second such feat by a member of Leek Golf Club in the last two weeks! Chris Flavell got a "2" on the 12th (it certainly helps if you can drive THAT green), and Gareth Salt chipped in for a "2" on the 5th.

Despite all this going on, general scoring was difficult, with the dry conditions allowing the ball to travel a long way resulting in fairways being over-hit, and target golf becoming tricky.  

The wind off the 1st tee was considerably behind the players, as 13 birdies on that hole can testify.

Congratulations to the greens staff for dealing with ever-changing weather conditions. The course looked in good order, and will be a good test this week for the Seniors' Open, next week for the Mixed Open, and in three weeks' time for the Men's Invitation. 

Details can be found as usual on "How-did-I-do" via the link on the front of our website.

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

It was a wet and winday Thursday in Leek for the May Extra Medal

CSS was 73 and no one broke par on the day.

Linden Davies topped Division 1 with a 72, A Leese led division 2 home with a 73, Syd Birch had the lowest nett wit a 71 to take the honours in Division 3 and R Samuel's 75 topped the Divison 4 table.

Well played to all and to quote one competitors scorecard "if it was Top Gear it would be V WET but for Leek it was quite pleasant.."

All the details can be found on 'how-did-i-do' via our website.

Stewart Townsend

133 players took part in this competition, in blustery conditions, with the course playing long. CSS of 73 backed this up, due partly to only 4 people actually breaking par.

Highlight of the day was undoubtedly Stewart Townsend who achieved a 'hole-in-one' on the 13th. So strong was the wind in his face that he had to take a driver and 'aced' the hole! 

Ken Hewitt won the Veteran's Cup with a net 68.

JR Martin won the 1st division, K Hewitt the 2nd, AR Brearley the 3rd & Z Khalifa the 4th division.

Well done to all who finished their rounds.

All the details can be found on 'how-did-i-do' via our website.

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

In this event the best 4 net scores or equal go into a knockout draw, the major winner being the one who comes out on top.

3 members achieved a net 67, 2 got 68's, 1 had a 69 and 8 triumphed with level par.

This draw will be done and posted in the usual location outside the match secretary's office. Please watch out for this.

On the day 111 entered, and CSS was 71.

Check it out on 'how-did-i-do' via the website

 Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

New season long competition- Leek's own Order of Merit.

For every qualifying Men's competition entered, the top 25 will gain points toward the order of merit. Major competitions such as Captains Day for Men, Presidents Day for Men, Birchall Bowl etc will have double points. The Order of Merit will be posted regularly on the Men's competition notice board.

Anyone who enters the competitions will automatically be entered into the Order of Merit. Whether you aim to be at the top of the pile or just want to beat your playing partners, keep checking the board for updates.

Stewart Townsend

Assistant Match Secretary

 It was cold, it was hot, it was sunny, it was cloudy, it rained, it hailed- it could only be Leek in April!

On a mixed day there were 80 competitiors slugging it out in the Extra Medal. The course was in excellent condition but playing long. This made it tight at the top with divisions 1,2 and 3 all being decided on countback.

Division 1- R Salmon          38 points

Division 2- D Griffiths        38 points

Division 3- D Twist            37 points

Division 4- M Laverick        35 points

C.S.S. was 71. Full details on 'how-did-i-do' via our Website.

Congratulations to the winners and bring on the Spring Four Ball

Stewart Townsend

Asst Match Secretary

In order to gently introduce members into the hardship of early season competitive golf, the fixtures sub-committee introduced a series of stableford formats. The Birchall Bowl last week and the extra medal this week together with this April event make up a triumvirate of stableford formats for all to enjoy!

Divisional Winners were:

Division 1 (0 - 9): Rob Furmston with 36 points (on back 9) from John Challinor with 36 points. Ian Hancock, Rich Cordon & Jack Bourne had 35 points each.

Division 2 (10 - 15): Stuart Aldridge topped this division with 37 points, followed by John Plant (36) & John Tatton, Andy Leese, Billy Gilbert & Ian Beeson, all with 35 points.

Division 3 (16-21): Lindsey Allen (38) beat Tony Brown on the back 9, with Mick Flanagan & Ian Bratt making 37 points.

Division 4 (22-28): Darren Higgins (39 points) walked away with this division, pushing Paul Bradley (36) into second & John Walker (35) into third place .

C.S.S. was 71, and 129 members took part. Full details on 'how-did-i-do' via our Website.

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

Virgin Atlantic PGA Qualifier

The winner of this stroke play event qualifies to play with our Club Professional at a regional final, with the ultimate winner possibly playing in the Bahamas later in the year!

This first competitive fixture of the year resulted in John Molden winning with a strong 66 nett. Luke Brass & Angelo Bobbera came second with 67's & Mick Austerberry & John Lawton made up the rest of the winner's podium with 66's.

It was decided at the last minute to class this fixture as 'non-qualifying' and 'reduction only', in view of the severe pin position on the 6th, which gave almost everybody a really hard time. 4 x putts was the norm in almost all cases. Of the 139 entrants there were only 11 pars! 

This was an unfortunate occurrence, and I'm sure this element of the day's course layout was a 'one-off' by the dedicated greens' staff, who do an excellent job for the Club. 

Full results on 'how-did-I-do' via the front page of our website

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

Birchall Bowl

The first 'major' of the year was won in fine style by Darren Blairs with a decent early season score of 40 points. Harry Fearn also scored 40 points with a better back 9, but under our bye-laws is not entitled to win a competition of this nature.

There was a bit of a gap between the above-mentioned and the 8 members who each scored score 36 points

129 players made up the field, CSS being 71.

The course was in reasonable condition for this time of year, with the greens especially fast indicating 8.5 on the stimpmeter.

All these results can be found on 'how-did-I-do' via the front page of our website.

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

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