The Captain’s Charity Open was held on the rearranged date of Saturday 30th September 2023 after being cancelled in July due to bad weather.

Leek Golf Club Captain, Peter Cordon, hosted the day. The Captain’s chosen charities for the year are the Peter Alliss Wheelchair Appeal, the British Heart Foundation and Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Over 120 golfers played on the day. The weather thankfully was fine in the morning but unfortunately the afternoon players were not so lucky, and the rain was persistent. The course was in fantastic condition and was a credit to the green staff.

The presentation of the wheelchair in the evening was not possible this year due to the family being away. This is being arranged for a date later in the year.

The total raised for the charities on the day was over £5,000 which is a fantastic achievement.

A big thank you to this year’s hole sponsors. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Marshalls

Hotel Rudyard

Kevin Perkin Plumbing, Heating and Bathrooms

The Post Bar & Lounge

Newbold Opticians

Heath House Farm

Greg Rogula

PHMG

Discount Medical

I would like to add my personal thanks to the following who all contributed to a successful day. Without this volunteer support events like the Captain’s Charity would not be possible:

The Ladies who helped run the Half-Way House.

HDB Robinson for being Competition Starter, especially when the weather deteriorated!

Mike Barker, our Match Secretary, for interpreting the team scorecards. Not an easy task when teams change at the last minute (!!!).

Lastly, and by no means least, without whom this fund raising event would not be successful:

Greg Rogula, our Professional, who, in addition to the ‘beat the Pro’ on the 11th, was heavily involved in the event organisation and Bo and Clare Robinson, whose personal commitment to this charity event each year is what makes it so special.

Words cannot express my gratitude to them.

Peter Cordon - Captain 2023

RESULTS

1st – 98 Points

James Tee, Harry Potts, James McCormick, Alvin Beardmore

2nd – 96 Points

Andy Damjanovic, Mick Matthews, Nick Damjanovic, Andy Matthews

3rd – 90 Points

Craig Webster, Steve Callear, Tony Hulse, Nick Gorejczuk

4th – 88 Points

Steve Matthews, James Carter, Zulf Khalifa, Gary Edwards

SPOT PRIZES

1st Hole – Nearest to the Pin in 2 – Sponsored by DISCOUNT MEDICAL

Andy Damjanovic

4th Hole – Nearest to the Pin – Sponsored by MARSHALLS

Dani Hoof

7th Hole – Nearest to the Pin – Sponsored by HOTEL RUDYARD

Phil Hamer

9th Hole – Nearest to the Pin - Sponsored by KEV PERKIN PLUMBING AND HEATING

Scott Smallman

11th Hole – Nearest to the Pin – Sponsored by THE POST BAR AND LOUNGE UTTOXETER

Alvin Beardmore

12th Hole – Nearest to the Pin in 2 – Sponsored by NEWBOLDS OPTICIANS

Bo Robinson

13th Hole – Nearest to the Pin – Sponsored by HEATH HOUSE FARM

Gill Snelson

16th Hole – Longest Drive for Men and Ladies – Sponsored by GREG ROGULA PGA PROFESSIONAL

Chris Richards (MEN) & Jenny Cordon (LADIES)

18th Hole – Nearest to the Pin in 2 (men) and 3 (ladies) – Sponsored by PHMG

Wendy Mitchell

On Friday 18^th November Leek Golf Club held their Junior Presentation Evening at the Golf Club. It was very well attended (over 50 people) by junior members, their families and senior dignitaries and the golf club provided a hot buffet afterwards.

Major named trophies for the season were presented along with monthly medals, extra medals and stableford competitions. Every junior received an individual medal with their award as well as a voucher. There was also special recognition given to three boys Theo Kirtley, Austin Rogula and Lewis Foxall who each gained a “Hole-in-One” during the season. It was announced that Lewis Foxall is to be the Junior Captain for 2023.

The evening was hosted by Mr Peter Cordon, the present Junior Organiser, who is retiring from the post after 18 years (minus a three year interlude) and a gift of thanks was given to him from Matt Pickin who is now taking over the role.

The majority of the awards were presented by the Club Captain Mr Kevin Perkin. The President’s Trophy was presented by the President Mr Barry Hughes and The Joe Machin Trophy was presented by Mr Andy Machin.

Lady Captain's third quiz of the year took place on Friday 16^th September.

A total of £156 was raised for the Dougie Mac Hospice.

Chris Birch and her team came out on top with a score of 123. Despite having only three members. Mike Austerberry's team scored 120 points to secure second place.

Another good night was had by the six teams who competed with Andrew Baxter preparing a challenging set of questions.

The next quiz will be hosted by the Club Captain early in October please keep a look out for the final details.

Thank you from the Lady Captain for all who took part and to Andrew Baxter for compiling the quiz.

Lady Captain's second quiz this year took place on Friday 4th March. A total of £178 was raised for the Dougie Mac Hospice.

Stewart Townsend and family came out on top with a run away score of 117. In second place was Jenny Flower and family scoring 101.

Another good night was had by the seven teams who competed with Andrew Baxter preparing a challenging set of questions.

The next quiz will be hosted by the club Captain early in April please keep a look out for final details.

Thanks from the Lady Captain for all who took part and to Andrew Baxter for compiling the quiz.

 Friday 28th January saw the first of Lady Captain's charity quizzes raising money for the Dougie Mac Hospice.

A total of nine teams competed in a tightly contested event with the team of Kate and Stewart Townsend with house chair Nick Wittich and Janet Wood coming out on top just pipping Lesley Powell's team by one point.

A total of £185 was raised on the night for this very worthy cause. Round two is planned to be in March so keep a lookout for the posters.

Thanks from the Lady Captain for all who took part and to Andrew Baxter for compiling the quiz.

 Maria Wootton - Lady Captain 2022