35 players took part in this prestigious event, one of the highlights of the President's year,

The best score for the President's Prize was a close run affair, with the top scoring going to the back 9 and even the back 6.

PRESIDENT'S PRIZE

WINNER (£80 Voucher + champagne)-Jenny Cordon with 37 points, back 9 of 18, back 6 of 16

SILVER DIVISION (0-20)

WINNER (£50 Voucher + wine)-Jayne Baxter with 37 points, back 9 of 17

2ND PLACE (£40 Voucher+ wine)-Wendy Geston with 35 points

3RD PLACE (£30 Voucher + wine)-Nora Boulton with 34 points, back 9 of 17) 

BRONZE DIVISION (21-36)

WINNER (£50 Voucher + wine)-Gill Damjanovic with 37 points, back 9 of 18, back 6 of 11

2ND PLACE (£40 Voucher+ wine)-Andrea Martin with 36 points

3RD PLACE (£30 Voucher + wine)-Anita Wainwright with 35 points, back 9 of 19)

The President also offered a free draw for wine and balls for the non-winners

He also suggested a special prize for the best stableford scores on all the par three's, which was won by Morag Jones with a fabulous 13 points (3 x 3's + 2 x 2's)

Thanks go to the intrepid helpers in the Millenium Pavilion, namely the Captain Peter Mottram, Margaret Whitfield, and Pauline and Tony Swindells. The PIMMS and Jam Scones were a treat to behold.

The president was quoted as saying that despite having far fewer numbers than the similar men's event he had probably enjoyed himself that little bit more.

THANK YOU MR PRESIDENT FOR YOUR IMPRESSIVE DISPLAY OF PRIZES, AND YOUR OVERALL CONTRIBUTION TO A WONDERFUL DAY.

On behalf of the Ladies' Section

In a very rare occurrence, Leek GC have managed to have TWO teams in the NS&DGL finals to be held at Wolstanton GC on Saturday 7th September.

There are only THREE knockout competitions hels annually by the league, so for us to reach the final with two teams is truly exceptional.

In the JIM CUMBERBATCH knockout (played off scratch) Ross Salmon lead the inspired team of Ian Curley, Duncan Stott, James Cowburn and Liam Hancock to victory in the semi-final, and won the chance to play Wolstanton in the final.

In the DOFSKY CUP knockout (played with 3 players under 10 handicap and 3 players over 10 handicap) Mark Shea earned the right to play in the final with Dave Alcock, Tony Clark, Peter Cordon, Zulf Khalifa and Ross Martin. Andy Tooth has played in all the rounds but was not available in the semi-final.

Leek GC Vice-Captain Dave Gallimore (President of the League) was quoted as saying "To have TWO teams in the finals is an outstanding achievement by Leek GC, and all your support is now need to back these players to succeed at the last hurdle. In my knowledge only Westwood GC and Burslem GC in recent years have reached the finals in two out of the three events available-well done to Leek GC".

PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT THESE PLAYERS, WHO HAVE WORKED VERY HARD TO REACH THESE FINALS. FIRST TEE-TIME IS 12.30PM ON SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER

A record 188 members participated in the largest internal event of the Leek Golf Club calendar, teeing off from 7.20am to 3.30pm in 4's all off the first tee. Starting duties were shared by Dave Gallimore and Brian Baggaley, who sent each and every player out with words of encouragement and no doubt a friendly quip.

The winner of the Captain's Prize (£250 voucher) was new member Spencer Henson, who achieved a remarkable 44 points off his handicap of 19 (adjusted off 18 to 43 points).

The prizes for divisional winners were shared as follows; 1st £100 Voucher; 2nd £75 Voucher; 3rd £50 Voucher

Divisional Winners were as follows:

Division 1 (0-9) 1st:Dan Smart 38 points (Back 9 of 17); 2nd: Darryl Spooner 38 points (Back 9 of 16); 3rd: Chris Lilley 37 points (Back 9 of 21)

Division 2 (10-15) 1st: Wayne Corden 40 points; 2nd: Mick Barker 38 points (Back 9 of 22); 3rd: John Plant 38 points (Back 9 of 21)

Division 3 (16-21) 1st: Mick Leese 39 points (Back 9 of 20); 2nd: Roy Morris 39 points (Back 9 of 19); 3rd: Alex Mitchell 35 points (Back 9 of 21)

Division 4 (22-28) 1st: Tom Lloyd 34 points (Back 9 of 19); 2nd: Mike Brown 34 points (Back 9 of 17); 3rd: Jim Bates 34 points (Back 9 of 16)

CSS was 71 and there were 25 x 2's. Nobody achieved a hole-in-one, which would have netted them a range of prizes included a £5,000 payout!

Thanks must be given to the wonderful ladies in the Millenium Pavilion who provided food and drink to the many players. Thank you Carol Mottram, Pauline Swindells, Margaret Whitfield, Marilyn Boulton, Jayne Baxter and Jackie Gallimore. 

However the biggest 'thank you' must go to Peter Mottram, Captain of Leek Golf Club, for his enormous generosity in providing the impressive prize list amongst other things. In addition the day would not have run so smoothly without the tremendous efforts of Peter's vice-captain Dave Gallimore.

Peter would like to thank everyone who attended and hopes that a repeat performance will take place next year.

Details as usual on "how-did-i-do" website via the normal links in our website.

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary

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SATURDAY 6th JULY (4BBB STABLEFORD)

WINNERS (£100 RETAIL VOUCHER EACH OF WINNER'S CHOICE)-L Hancock & L Brass 43 points (back 9 of 23;back 6 of 15; back 3 of 7; back 1 of 2; back 12 of 29)

2ND (£75 RETAIL VOUCHERS EACH)-L Boulton & M Barker 43 points (back 9 of 23;back 6 of 15; back 3 of 7; back 1 of 2; back 12 of 28)

3RD (£50 RETAIL VOUCHERS EACH)-T Sheldon & J Tatton 42 points

NEAREST PIN ON 4th: P Nixon

NEAREST PIN ON 7th: T Eccleston

SUNDAY 7th JULY (2 FROM 3 STABLEFORD)

WINNERS (£100 RETAIL VOUCHER EACH OF WINNER'S CHOICE)-S Welch; L Davies; B Godbold 75 points

2ND (£75 RETAIL VOUCHERS EACH)-N Damjanovic; A Briggs; A Martin 74 points

3RD (£50 RETAIL VOUCHERS EACH)-C Alcock; T Alcock; M Leese 72 points (back 9 of 36; back 6 of 25)

NEAREST PIN ON 9th: P Robinson

NEAREST PIN ON 11th: H Rigby

TUESDAY 8th JULY (SENIORS' 4BBB STABLEFORD)

WINNERS (£100 RETAIL VOUCHER EACH OF WINNER'S CHOICE)-B Doyle & D Fogg 42 points

2ND (£75 RETAIL VOUCHERS EACH)-J Bates & FE Brindley 41 points

3RD (£50 RETAIL VOUCHERS EACH)-J Moss & G Abel 40 points (back 9 of 23)

NEAREST PIN ON 4th: J Cumberbatch

NEAREST PIN ON 11th: S Mee

FRIDAY 12th JULY (MIXED 4BBB STABLEFORD)

WINNERS (£100 RETAIL VOUCHER EACH OF WINNER'S CHOICE)-W Alcock & J Flavell 41 points (back 9 of 19)

2ND (£75 RETAIL VOUCHERS EACH)-L Boulton & M Boulton 41 points (back 9 of 17)

3RD (£50 RETAIL VOUCHERS EACH)-J Simmons & J Lee 38 points

MEN-NEAREST PIN ON 9th: L Boulton

MEN-NEAREST PIN ON 13th: W Alcock

LADIES-NEAREST PIN ON 4th: J Cordon

LADIES-NEAREST PIN ON 7th: D Gray

SATURDAY 13th JULY (TROPHY DAY INDIVIDUAL STABLEFORD)

WINNER (£100 RETAIL VOUCHER EACH OF WINNER'S CHOICE)-H Fearn 36 points

2ND (£75 RETAIL VOUCHERS EACH)-L Allen 35points (back 9 of 20)

3RD (£50 RETAIL VOUCHERS EACH)-I Cooper 35 points (back 9 of 19)

NEAREST PIN ON 7th: W Alcock

NEAREST PIN ON 13th: M Jones

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL MEMBERS AND VISITORS WHO TOOK PART THIS WEEK.

SPECIAL THANKS TO BRIAN BAGGALEY & ROY MORRIS FOR THEIR UNSTINTING WORK BEFORE AND DURING THIS EVENT. 

An amazing 171 players supported the President Alan Whitfield for the biggest event he is likely to host in his year of office. Up for grabs in terms of prizes were the main President's Prize (off 18 handicap); three prizes per division (4 divisions) and a host of others, including nearest the pin on three holes, and nearest the pin in two on the 17th.

Out in front to pick up the main prize, and get his name on the 'honours' boards was Nicholas Bowcock, a new member who came from JCB via our academy. He shot a brilliant 41 points off 11 handicap. In the first 14 holes he scored 10 x 4's, 3 x 3's and a 'no score'! Very consistent indeed.

Divisional Winners:

1st Division-Dan Smart-38 points (back 9 of 21); Dave Gallimore-38 points (back 9 of 18) & Lincoln Boulton 37 points 

2nd Division-Matt Lancaster-40 points; Mark Rushton-39 points (back 9 of 18 back 6 of 13) & Stephen Hunt-39 points (back 9 of 18 back 6 of 12) 

3rd Division-Mick Andrews-39 points; Roy Morris-38 points (back 9 of 20) & Anthony Mapledoram-38 points (back 9 of 19)

4th Division-Leon Bagguley-32 points; Geoff Foden-31 points (back 9 of 16) & Peter Palfreyman-31 points (back 9 of 13)

NEAREST THE PINS 4th-Tony Brearley; 7th-Mick Andrews: 11th-Jim Cumberbatch; Nearest 17 in 2-Jordan Weaver

There were 14 x two's including a brace each from Tom Nadin, James Cowburn and Phill Davies-well done to them.

CSS was 71

A big 'thank you' must be expressed to our President Alan Whitfield for his immense generosity and goodwill expressed on the day. The ladies who assisted in the Millenium Pavilion are also thanked for their help in keeping the players refreshed.

I would personally like to thank Stewart Townsend for his two hours' help at the crucial time before presentation, to check and validate all the cards with me. Such a big day neccessitates this kind of support.

 As usual, please go to 'how-did-i-do.co.uk' to check full details of this event.

Andrew Baxter

Match & Handicap Secretary