Longridge GC v Hindley Hall GC Thursday 1^st August 2024

Despite overnight heavy rain, by 9.30 am the Ribble Valley area transformed itself into the first day of the Summer. 23 degrees and 2 mile per hour winds. Stood on the first tee looking out towards Wilpshire the Longridge players reflected on the fact that the team on the opposite side of the valley currently had a slender 3-point advantage despite having played one more game, making this a must win fixture for the home team.

The home team will be named first in each match to avoid confusion.

Paul Greenall & Bob Robinson shook hands on the 16th green defeating Les Edwardson & Trevor Hartley 3 & 2.

Longridge Captain Dave Carling & Jim Hardman took the spoils in game 2 beating Ray (I got a two from 60 yards) Ward & his partner Bernard Blood 4 & 3.

Roger Cain & Mick Dennison kept Gary Mathews & Kevin Leyland quiet until they got in the clubhouse winning 7 & 6. I have got to say having shared dinner with the Hindley pair no one else got a look in, both taking the “Michael” out of each other. I think Kevin won on points.

Len Wright & Ged Dewhurst also won 4 & 3 over Graham Rigby on his first visit to Longridge, and Mick Lowe. The Longridge boys putted them to death.

Match 5 went the distance. Trevor Walker & Jez Holland lost to Colin White & Anthony Skeet by 1 hole. This match was called the Tony match. Tony winners & Tony losers which was mentioned in the after-dinner speeches. Hindley organiser Gary promised the two Hindley Tony’s a pint for avoiding the whitewash.

The final match was another one for the home team of Tim Sherry & Andrew Tillotson 6 & 5 over Glynn Jones & Alan Cartwright.

This was definitely a seniors/Alzheimer’s match which involved Jim Hardman in match 2 cleaning up the lost items for the Hindley pair in match 1. He picked up a ball marker on the 12th Green, and a wedge on the 13th. 

I have got to say that both teams enjoyed the competitive nature of the day, and the banter that went with it.

The match ended with a win for the Longridge team 10 points to Hindley Hall GC 3 points to maintain a 7-point advantage over their rivals Wilpshire with just 2 more games remaining.

Wilpshire GC v Mytton Fold GC – Wednesday 31^st July 2024

The Senior League match between Wilpshire GC and Mytton Fold GC took place today in glorious sunshine with no noticeable wind.

In the first game between Wilpshire’s Ken Craven and Phil Burgess and Mytton Fold’s Mick Bryan and Ewan McKenzie was a close affair with the Mytton partnership coming out on top with a 3/2 win and securing 3 points.

The Second game was between Jack Taylor and Kevin Young Wilpshire attaining a 3/1 win over Peter Main and John Hindle.

The next 4 Games all went to Wilpshire GC ensuring that the home club took the match 10 points to 3 points.

The third game had Craig Currie and John Glynn against Mytton's Steve Worrall and Chris Quinn with a 6/5 victory to Wilpshire GC.

Game 4 featured Wilpshire President Paul Hunter and Brendan Barrett playing against a strong showing from Mytton's Alan Rogers and Rupert Frost but could not keep pace with Paul who played brilliantly with 3 birdies and many pars to finish 3/2 winners.

The last two games were Lenny Gillett and Gerry Girvan against Phil Chadwick and Mark Jones of Mytton Fold; Richard Dawson and David Hawksworth of Wilpshire against Mick Mahon and Paul Waring of Mytton Fold. Wilpshire wining both by 5/4 and 4/3 respectively.

All games were played in the right spirit of the game of golf and were closely contested by both teams.

Final score was Wilpshire GC 10 Pts v Mytton Fold GC 3Pts.

This puts Wilpshire GC in first place in the League, however Longridge GC have a home game tomorrow Thursday!

Mytton Fold GC v Longridge GC Thursday 25^th July 

Alan Writes Individual (Mytton first)

Worrall/Quinn v Sherry/Hughes                      Won 5&4

Mahon/Pennington v Carling/Forest                Lost 1 hole

Rogers/Frost v Gray/Cronshaw                        Won 5&3

Main/Lucas v Bibby/Woolley                          Won 2&1

McKenzie/Bryan v Greenall/Tillotson             Won 2&1

McMaster/Hindle v Wright/Dewhurst              Lost 5&3

With a top of the table versus bottom of the table clash and having only achieved one individual win and three draws in the previous three fixtures again Longridge, Mytton went into this match fearing the worst. However, the Mytton players were inspired and won four of the six matches resulting in a

8 points to 6 victory. Hopefully the sign of better things to come.

Editors note: great to see Gordon Lucas playing for Mytton Fold GC. The only Captain at Mytton Fold GC to win the North West Seniors League.

Overall result:   Mytton Fold GC 8 points v Longridge GC 6 points

Wilpshire GC v Hart Common GC Wednesday 24^th July

Bright sunshine and a warm welcome greeted the visitors from Hart Common GC, who were watching the two GPS mowers cutting the first and second rough. Roy Smith asked how many Wilpshire Gc have? Two replied Jack Taylor; Roy boasted the FOURTEEN at Hart Common GC!

Lenny Gillett/ Gerry Girvan overcame Kev Deighan/John Starr 6 & 5. Gerry has been watching too many Youtube videos on golf swings and had a mare last Saturday, but today he announced he just played his usual simple swing and played a blinder.

International traveller Peter Butterworth graced us with his presence along with another world airline lover Phil Burgess were giving shots to Chris Freeman/Les Goodier but overwhelmed them with a 7 & 6 victory.

John Trusdale/Jack Taylor overcame Mike Hughes/Kevin Sykes 5 & 4 with Jack’s slice shots winning the day.

Club President Paul Hunter with Manc Blue Kevin Young also won against Roy Smith/Mark Royal 5 & 4.

The final game saw the Hart Common pairing of Steve Edmonds/Steve Pickett had a great win over retired doctor Andy Bristow and Dave Hawksworth 3 & 2.

Roy Smith on behalf of Hart Common GC congratulated the ground staff on the outstanding presentation of the course, which was thanked by the home players.

Wilpshire GC 10 points v Hart Common GC 3 points.

Longridge GC v Wilpshire GC 18^th July

Longridge welcomed Wilpshire to the fell on a warm but muggy day with a 7 mile per hour south west wind. It was obvious from the start that both teams were up for the battle with a few wind-up comments over coffee and biscuits. 

Match 1 finished on the 17th with a 2 & 1 win for the hosts Paul Greenall and Gordon Cronshaw over Jack Taylor & Stewart Cook.

Out second was a rematch between Dave Carling & Jim Hardman v Lenny Gillett and Gerry Girvan who played against each other at Wilpshire. The result was exactly the same, a half. So, both pairs have ended up unbeaten against each other. Maybe they should have just stayed in the bar. Gerry asked after the match if they could play against a different pairing next time. I wonder what prompted that comment??

The 3rd match was also halved. Ken Craven, backed up by Kevin Young won the 18th to gain the draw against home pair of Lenny Wright & Trevor Walker.

Wilpshire President Paul Hunter & team organiser Brendan Barrett lost to the steady pairing of Steve Brooks & Ged Forrest 3 & 2.

Further progress for the home side followed with Roger Cain & Ged Dewhurst, who putted like gods to take the 5th match 7 & 5 over Peter Butterworth & John Kay. 

The match fixture was finished off with the home players of Tim Sherry & Andrew Tillotson defeating John Glynn & Dave Hawksworth 5 & 4.

The result was 10 points to Longridge and 2 points to Wilpshire. The Longridge team have now built up a healthy lead of 11 points in the league standings with 4 games left to play.

However, this lead is not that comfortable and there are still plenty of points to play for.

Longridge GC 10 points v Wilpshire GC 2 points

Hurlston Hall v. Hindley Hall 15th July 2024

It might have been St Swithin's Day, but amazingly for this summer, the sun was out for the start of this match. Guess what? It rained on the final three groups, so now we can expect another 40 days of rain, to go with the preceding 40 days of rain we have just had. A bright spot was the hole-in-one scored by Hurlston's Chairman, John Walker, most of the joy coming from the prospect of free drinks in the bar. Congratulations John. Hurlston welcomed the return of Owen McCann who has been out recently with a bad back. I believe he injured it pulling the settee closer to the tv screen to watch his favourite show, 'Naked Attraction'. 

On to the results, Hurlston players first:

Graham Greene and John Davies lost 1 down to L. Edwardson and T. Harney

Derek Doyle and Andy Hall won 3 and 2 against Ray Ward and Geoff Cogswell

Leigh McEvoy and Ray Moses won 1 up against Graham Rigby and Keith Potter

Bernie Grady and John Walker drew with C. White and K. Walmsley

Andrew Cadley and Peter Gaunt lost 1 down to Gary Matthews and Kev Leyland

Mark Rimmer and Owen McCann won 1 up against G. Jones and A, Cartwright

So, three wins for Hurlston, two for Hindley, and one half, so the battle of the Halls ended 7 - 7.

Hurlston Hall GC 7 points v Hindley Hall GC 7 points.

Thursday 4 July - Mytton Fold 6 v Hart Common 8.

Mytton Fold welcomed Hart Common to a very windy day with frequent short heavy showers interspersed with sunny periods. A very enjoyable golf day was had though. The handicap system did well to even things out. On average the Hart Common players handicaps were almost 5 shots lower than those of Mytton. All but one match went to the 18^th green with very symmetrical result - Mytton winning two, Hart Common winning 2, and 2 being tied. However, with three points for an away win, Hart Common ran out winners by 8 points to 6. 

Detailed results were (Mytton names first)

Whittaker/Jackson v Robinson/Freeman Won – 1 hole

Bryan/Aldred v Smith/Royal Level

Golding/Avino v Dacre/Sykes Lost – 1 hole

Rogers/Frost v Brooks/Radcliffe Won – 1 hole

Worrall/Quinn v Aspery/Armstrong Level

Bridge/Hargreaves v Edmonds/Goodier Lost 7 & 6.

Mytton Fold GC 6 points v Hart Common GC 8 points.

Report on Wilpshire GC v Hindley Hall GC 3^rd July

On the 3rd July Wilpshire played a home game against Hindley Hall with the weather cooperating for most of the day and the course in great condition it was a very enjoyable day for all who played. Hindley Hall brought a strong team and the result showed this the visitors coming out on top points wise as it was 3 games all with Hindley Hall as the visiting team, taking the honours 9 pts to 6 pts.

Wilpshire GC 6 points v Hindley Hall GC 9 points

Longridge GC v Mytton Fold GC 27^th June

The first match saw the home pair of Mick Dennison & Ged Dewhurst 2 down with 3 to play v Chris Quinn & Phil Chadwick but managed to win the last 3 to take the match by 1 hole.

Match two was a close game with 8 of the first 10 holes being halved. Longridge team organiser Dave Carling & Jim Hardman then won 11, 12, and 13 to go 3 up. Mick Mahon & Geoff hit back on 14. Mick nearly holed his approach shot. 15 was halved, but the game finished on 16, the home team winning 3 & 2.

Homestar’s Bob Robinson & Jeremy Holland managed to hold on to register a 2 & 1 win, after being 5 up at one time, over Peter Main & John Hindle. 

Matches 4 & 6 between Ady Lewthwaite & Andrew Tillotson v Alan Rogers & debutant Mark Jones, and Martin Gray & Gordon Cronshaw v Mick Bryan & Gary Aldred both finished in draws. Both Longridge pairs were 1 down stood on the 18th tee, however Ady and Gordon made solid pars to win the final hole to secure the halves. 

The fifth match saw the home team of Steve Brooks & Ged Forrest take the match 3 & 1 over Dave Pennington & Paul Waring.

The final 18th hole proved crucial to the final result of the match, Longridge taking 10 home points to Mytton Fold GC 2.

As we sat down to enjoy our meal the rain arrived, it absolutely poured down for about 15 minutes. So, on two fronts Longridge got away with it.

Regards Dave Carling.

Longridge GC 10 points v Mytton Fold GC 2 points

Hindley Hall GC v Hart Common GC 25/6/24.

First off all for first time this year match was baked in glorious sunshine.

First game was between Les Edwardson & Ray Ward v Dave Smith & John Starr & Les Ray won 2/1 after a very tight game until the turn.

Game 2 between Colin White & Ashcroft v Tony Robinson & Chris Freeman yet another very close match never more than 1up ended in half.

Game 3 Gary Matthews & Kevin Leyland v Roy Smith & Mark Royle a very tight game were away team went 3 up then home team got game level on 17th then mark got a great 4/3 to win the game for Hart common.

Game 4 Glynn Jones & Alan Cartwright v Steve Edmonds & John Armstrong home team had the game won on the turn 4 then went on to win 4/3.

Game 5 Anthony Skeat & Bernie blood v Mark Dacre & Bob Mather the home team thought they had done enough 3 up on the turn but away team fought back well won 3 holes on the trot 14/15/16 holes to end up with a half.

Game 6 Peter Mills & Jim Mason v Steve Pickett & Chris Radcliffe was also a very close game until the last 3 holes when Hart Common took charge off the game and won 2/1 final result was 6/8 to Hart common all games played in right spirit great to see some old friends thanks to Tony and players from Hart Common.

Hindley Hall GC 6 points v Hart Common GC 8 points

Hart Common GC v Longridge GC Match Report played 18^th June 2024

Longridge taking advantage of the away points rule beat Hart Common in a well-balanced match.

1^st Match: Dave Smith & John Starr of Hart Common drew against Jeremy Holland & Andrew Bibby of

Longridge Match Halved. 

2^nd Match: Tony Robinson & Kevin Sykes of Hart Common beat Jim Hardman & Howard Woolley of Longridge 2 & 1. 

3^rd Match: Steve Edwards & John Armstrong of Hart Common beat Martin Gray & Gordon Cronshaw of Longridge 3&2. 

4^th Match: Stewart Brooks & Chris Radcliffe of Hart Common lost to Andrew Morton & Robert Robinson of Longridge 1 down. 

5^th Match: Tom Aspey & Eric Dawber of Hart Common lost to David Carling & Trevor Walker of Longridge 1 down. 

6^th Match: Mark Dacre & Chris Freeman of Hart Common drew against Michael Dennison & Gerrard Dewhurst of Longridge Match Halved. 

Overall score: Hart Common GC 6 pts Longridge GC 8pts

Hurlston Hall GC v Mytton Fold GC Monday 17th June 2024

The quirks of being team captain were highlighted today. First, a 9.00am phone call at home from a team member with an emergency vet appointment at 10.15 (yes, he has a pet). Can he be moved from second game to sixth, in case he's delayed? No problem, as I informed Mytton's team captain, Alan, and we agreed that the second game would move to last. Arriving on the tee as the 'new' second game, having moved up from third, (are you still following this?) Gurpreet and I introduced ourselves to our opponents. These turned out to be the two Peters from game six, believing they had swapped with game two, and not the Mick and Gary we were paired against. No, I explained, we've all simply moved up one in the running order. Eventually, the correct group was mustered and off we went, in decent conditions and even a little late sunshine. As The Who said, 'the simple things in life are all complicated'.

Match Results (Hurlston Hall GC pairs first)

1. Andrew Cadley & John F. Davies beat Frank Nickson & John Hindle 5 - 3

2. Terry Broderick & James Milner drew with Steve Worrall & Phil Chadwick

3. Leigh McEvoy & Gurpreet Singh beat Mick Bryan & Gary Aldred 5 - 4

4. John Sharps & Tom Ainscough beat Alan Rogers & David Proctor 2 up

5. Gary Almond & John Walker beat Geoff Holtom & Jim Bridge 6 - 5

6. Bernie Grady & Peter Gaunt drew with Peter Main & Peter Sharpe

So, Hurlston won four and drew two, giving a result of:

Hurlston Hall GC 10 points v Mytton Fold GC 2 points

Mytton Fold GC v Wilpshire GC today 13th June:

Alan Rogers writes

Worrall/Quinn v Hetherington/Burgess              Win 7&6

Mahon/Holtom v Craven/Glynn                         Win 4&2

Bryan/Aldred v Taylor/Livesey                           W win 1 up

Rogers/Sharpe v Hunter/Barrett                          Win 2 up

Main/McMaster v Young/Girvan                         W win 6&5

Bridge/Hindle v Butterworth / Hawkesworth      Win 5&4

The game was played in mainly good conditions the course although soft played fairly well except for the odd mud ball. 

It was an up and down affair somewhat like the golf course.

We lost the first game to Mitton Fold and then took the next 5 games to make the score 15 to 2 in favour of Wilpshire 

Three matches were one up and the rest were 4 and 3 and 5 and 4.

So, a great result for team Wilpshire writes Brendan Barrett

Overall Mytton Fold GC 2 points Wilpshire GC 15 points

Hindley Hall GC v Longridge GC Tuesday 11^th June 2024

Reigning champions and we found out why they are:

Game 1 was between Gary Matthews and Andy Taylor v Paul Greenall and Adrian Lewthwaite.

The game was played in great spirit it was a very

tight game we gave a couple of silly holes away but we all can say that we

played against Adrian who was on fire for a 16 hcp and 76 years old he was on

fire probably only dropped 5/6 shots myself giving 7 shots was a struggle but

credit to him he was fantastic. Paul played pretty good but could not get a

sniff. I saw something yesterday not before in many years both players had a

double hit but worse thing they both got pars with shots on the holes they had

a double hit and they won 3/2.

Game 2 was between Harry Roocroft and Mick Holland

against Dave Carling and Jim Hardman which they won 2/1. Apparently, Harry

played really well up to 12 holes but away team were too strong and won.

Game 3 was between Colin White and Steve Ashcroft v

Tim Sherry and Ged Forrest home team got off to a flyer and were 6 up after 10

holes then away team came roaring back with 4 holes on the trot home team held

on for a 3/2 win thank God!

Game 4 was between Alan Frost and Brian Green v

Martin Grey and Jeremy Holland, the same thing home team started very strongly

going a few up then away team came fighting back, close all the way but ended

in a half.

Game 5 Anthony Crowther and Alan Cartwright v Mick Dennison and Ged Dewhurst again the game was really tight till the 14th then away team extended their wings for an away win home team couldn't live with GED was on fire apparently.

Game 6 was between Mick Lowe and Peter Mills v Bob Robinson and Gordon Cronshaw yet again home team couldn't manage a result against away team who was playing so well it was a great result for Longridge GC not so for Hindley Hall GC. Longridge won 3/13 sadly but all games were played in the spirit of the game which is what we expect and thanks it was well done Longridge GC.

Hindley Hall GC 3 points v Longridge GC 13 points

Hurlston Hall GC v Hart Common GC

Hurlston were happy to welcome Hart Common today and thank them for hosting the AGM in May. Remember that day? All sunshine and shorts. We hoped for similar weather. COURSE CLOSED said our IG app at 7.30am, following an inch of overnight rain. But the course opened at 10.00am and play started an hour later in the cold and freshening wind. The greenkeepers hadn't been able to let loose the mowers in the wet conditions, but the course was still well-presented, following our Club Championship weekend. The meal afterwards was fine too, spoilt only by presenting us with 'mushy peas', the vilest foodstuff so far invented, including sprouts. Thanks to Chris Radcliffe for standing in as Hart Common Captain and bringing updated handicaps.

Results (Hurlston pairs first)

1. John Sharps + John F. Davies beat Steve Edmonds + Kevin Sykes 2+1

2. Andrew Cadley + Gary Almond beat Dave Smith + John Armstrong 4+2

3. Leigh McEvoy + Tom Ainscough beat Roy Smith + Steve Pickett 3+2

4. Martin Isherwood + Terry Broderick halved with Mike Hughes + Chris Radcliffe

5. Andy Hall + James Milner beat Tom Aspey + Chris Freeman 2+1

6. John Walker + Ray Moses halved with Bob Mather + Mark Royle

Hurlston Hall GC 10 points v Hart Common GC 2 points

Longridge GC v Hurlston Hall GC

Longridge welcomed Hurlston to the fell on D Day the 6th June. The temperature on my app reported 14 degrees C, but with the wind chill it was more like 10 degrees. The main thing was that it didn’t rain. The course was in great shape, and the greens were very good as usual. 

The Hurlston pair of James Milner & Andy Cadley led the attack v Paul Greenall & debutant Jez Holland, going two up after 2, resisting later counter attacks finally holding on for a 2 & 1 win.

Longridge pair of Dave Carling and Jim Hardman took an early lead over Ray Moses, and Peter Gaunt. Jim birdied the first and a par on two to go 2 up. Peter Gaunt kept Hurlston in the game winning 4 of his 5 shot holes making 3 nett birdies and 2 nett pars to stay in the game, but could never get in front. The Longridge pair held them at bay needing a half on the last to give them a 1-hole win. 

Game 3 saw Longridge pair of Trevor Walker & Lenny Wright beat John Walker & Ian Gore 2 & 1. The highlight of the game exploded on the par 3 12th. John chipped in for a 2, followed by Trevor sinking a 15-foot down hiller also for a 2 and a half.

The home team pair of Steve Brooks & Ged Dewhurst defeated Owen McCann & Gary Almond 4 & 2. Owen making a two on the difficult 8th.

The little & large of Longridge Roger Cain & Ged Forrest blasted Leigh McEvoy & Kevin Blaine’s out of the water with a 5 & 4 win.

The final match saw the home team of Tim Sherry & Gordon Cronshaw outgun Tony Rice & Chris Nolan 4 & 2. 

The result was Longridge GC 10 points Hurlston Hall GC 3 points.

Hart Common GC v Wilpshire GC Match Report played 4th June 2024

1st Match: Tony Robinson & Phil Thomas of Hart Common beat Ken Craven & Peter Livesey of Wilpshire GC 4&3. 

2nd Match: Dave Smith & Stu Brooks of Hart Common beat Roger Hetherington & Phil Burgess of Wilpshire GC 3&2. 

3rd Match: Roy Smith & Steve Picket of Hart Common lost to Craige Currie & John Glynn of Wilpshire GC 2 down. 

4th Match: Steve Edmonds & Kevin Sykes of Hart Common lost to Paul Hunter & Brendan Barrett of Wilpshire GC 2 down. 

5th Match:  Chris Freeman & Tom Aspey of Hart Common lost to Jack Taylor & Gerry Girvan of Wilpshire GC 3 & 1. 

6th Match: Mark Dacre & Bob Mather of Hart Common beat Stewart Cook & David Hawksworth of Wilpshire GC 3&2

Overall score: Hart Common GC 6 pts Wilpshire GC 9pts

Wilpshire GC v Longridge GC Wednesday 29th May

Overnight heavy rain would have closed most golf courses, but the Wilpshire ground staff do a fantastic job of maintaining the course under the watchful and experienced Head Greenkeeper Rob. In addition, the club have invested in a GPS robot grass system and we are now getting used to these machines wandering the course, keeping the grass low and in pristine condition.

Rain greeted League Champions Longridge GC led by the dour yet passionate Dave Carling, who has been in the role for many years. Thanks to Dave for allowing the juggling of the playing order whilst Alain Knott was ferrying holiday makers to airports early in the morning.

Results as follows, not necessarily in playing order!

Ken Craven & Alain Knott beat Gordon Cronshaw & Gerard Dewhurst 4 & 3.

Lenny Killett & Gerry Girvan drew with Dave Carling & Jim Hardman.

Kevin Young & Jack Taylor drew with Stev Brooks & Ged Forrest after Kevin sank a monster put from the back of the green on the 18th.

Club President Paul Hunter & Roger Hetherington drew with Leonard Wright & Trevor Walker.

Craig Currie & John Gynn beat Tim Sherry & Alan Lewis 4 & 3.

Last out; late replacement Nigel Fairhurst and Dave Hawksworth lost to Paul Greenall and Andrew Tillotson 3 & 2. Our game played in the spirit of the League with the visitors two up after two, all square at the 7th, but then class prevailed with Paul getting up and down with pars on five occasions. Andrew also played some great golf, particularly on twelve with a second shot from under the trees to leave him with a four-foot putt. Thanks to the staff for great service and food…but where were the Farnworth sausages!!

Result: Wilpshire GC 7 points v Longridge GC 6 points. 

Hindley Hall GC v Hurlston Hall GC 27th May 2024 

Rain welcomed Hurston Hall to Hindley Hall GC on a Bank Holiday Monday with the first two holes wet but the skies cleared and play started on time.

Game 1 Martin Lundy & Harry Roocroft v Mark Rimmer & Owen McCann; Gary writes:

Martin & Harry played Mark & Owen apparently Harry was on fire then Mark & Owen fought back but not quite enough they lost 2/1

Game 2 Gary Matthews & Kevin Leyland v Martin Isherwood Andy Cadley

Gary & Kevin played Andy & Martin a very close game the greens got the better of away team Gary & Kevin winning 2/1

Game 3 Les Edwardson & Anthony Skeat v Leigh McEvoy & Ray Moses

Les & Anthony played Leigh & Ray looking at the score I don't think it was a close game apparently played well but not good enough Leigh & Ray won 5/4.

Game 4 Jim Mason & Mick Holland v John Walker Pete Gaunt

Jim & Mick played John & Peter another close game apparently but away team finished the stronger and won 3/2.

Game 5 Glynn Jones & Alan Cartwright v Terry Broderick & Graham Greene

Glynn & Alan played Terry & Graham another very close game that went to the last and Glynn & Alan were victorious on final hole

Game 6 Mick Lowe & Alan Frost v James Milner & Thomas Ainscough.

Alan & Mick played James & Thomas which yet again was another close game home team were once 3 up but the away team fought back and managed get the win on last.

All the games were played in good spirit thanks to Hurlston Hall GC the result was 3 1/2 / 2 1/2 which means:

Hindley Hall GC 7 points v Hurlston Hall GC 7 points.

 Hart Common v Mytton Fold Match Report played 14th May 2024

Match One:  Roy Smith & Steve Picket of Hart Common beat Sam Cowan and Chris Quinn of Mytton Fold 3 UP.

Match Two: Tony Robinson & John Armstrong of Hart Common Lost to Mick Bryan & Gary Aldred 1 down.

Match Three: Stu Brooks & Chris Radcliffe of Hart Common Lost to Alan Rogers & Rupert Frost 2 & 1.

Match Four: Steve Edmonds & Kevin Sykes of Hart Common beat Peter Sharpe & John Hindle 7 & 6

Match Five:  Mark Dacre & Bob Mather beat Jim Bridge & Mick Mahon 3 & 2.

Match Six: Mark Royle & Phil Thomas beat Steve Worrall & Phil Chadwick 3&2

Overall score: Hart Common 8 pts Mytton Fold 6pts

Hindley Hall GC v Wilpshire GC 14th May 2024

The result went as follows first game:

1. G. Rigby/S. Hampson v K. Craven/J Glynn. won 2&1.

2.M. Lundy/C. White. won 5&4 v L Gillett/G Girvan

3 L Edwardson/M Lowe v K Young/J Taylor won 5&4

4.H. Roocroft/R. Ward won 4&3 P. Hunter/B Barrat.

5.G. Matthews/K Leyland won 2&1 v A Bristow/N Grice.

6.G. Jones/A. Cartwright half game. V P. Butterworth/D. Hawksworth.

All games were played in great spirit as it should be myself and Kevin had a great game in game 5 against Andy/Nigel saying that Nigel parred all the hardest holes with shots in the 6 game Alan Cartwright holed a 70-yard wedge for a 2 with a shot, so result was after away points etc.

A good result for both teams thanks to Brenden for organising it was a good day lucky with weather rain stopped after 4/5 holes thankfully.

Hindley 3.1/2 games Wilpshire 2.1/2. So, result was 7/7 with away points.