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