Monday 17th August Hurlston Hall GC v Dean Wood GC
Top of the table Dean Wood arrived bright and early at Hurlston Hall to be met by cloudy skies, bone dry fairways and greens still recovering from a recent scarifying exercise.
Match 1: (Dean Wood) Dave Jenkins (2 shots) & Paul Latham (0) played a high-quality match versus Andy Cadley (3) & Ian Tolman (2). The match was level going down the 17th; however, Dave sank a good putt to win the hole and the 18th was tied. 1 Up to Dean Wood.
Match 2: (Hurlston) Kevin Spooner (0) & Bernie Grady (7) had a putt on the 18th to win the hole and halve the match, unfortunately it didn’t drop. 1 Up to Ian Childs (2) & Keith Roby (2).
Match 3: (Hurlston) Derek Doyle (3) & Chris Lawless (4) were 2 Up with 2 to play versus Martin Jones (1) & Mark Sobey (0) however Martin & Mark won the last 2 holes to halve the match.
Match 4: (Hurlston) Dave Hall (5) & Paul Halliday (0) won 1 Up versus Mike Purvis (2) & Jon Millward (1).
Match 5: (Dean Wood) Ian Crossley (1) & Harry Milligan won 3&1 versus Steve Williams (4) & Rod Duvall (3).
Match 6: (Dean Wood) Steve Parsley (0) & Mark Pritchard (0) won 5&3 against John Williams (5) & Martin Mitchell (7).
Dean Wood brought a very strong focussed team and although only gaining 11 shots, compared to 43 for Hurlston, the calibre of their play shone through, winning some tight matches. We’d like to take this opportunity to wish Dean Wood continuing success for the remainder of the season.
Andy Cadley
Hurlston Hall GC 3 points v Dean Wood GC 13 points
Mytton Fold GC v Hurlston Hall GC – 13th August 2026
Great weather greeted the players to Langho and a warm welcome from the Mytton team.
Dave Pennington and David Eyles had Andy Cadley and James Milner to contend with and were too hot for the Hurlston pair losing 3 & 2 to them in a close game.
Next, Peter Sharpe and Angus Barr seemed to have a great close game against Derek Dole and Peter Gaunt as the away pair just managed a 1 up win.
Alan Rogers and Tony Monks restored MF pride with a 2 & 1 win against Tony Rice and Paul Jackson, but the Hurlston juggernaut woke up and in the next game Neil Burkhill and Paul Halliday inflicted a 2 & 1 win against the home pair of David Proctor and Chris Quinn.
For gourmet chef and great guy Steve Worrall partnered ever present Steve Golding but could not conjure a winning recipe losing 2 & 1 to Martin Iserwood and Chris Lawless.
Last to play were Mick Bryan and Ewan Mackenzie up against John Sharpes and John Dixon but also succumbed to the Hurlston pace losing 3 & 2.
Mytton Fold GC 2 points v Hurlston Hall GC 15 points
Dean Wood GC v Mersey Valley GC – 13th August 2026
The weather forecasters predicted one of the hottest days of the year today, one day after the glorious 12th. So, the parkland wooded Dean area perfect for golf, first out was Martin Jones and Frank Brocklebank took on Mersey Valley’s David Richardson and Alan Robinson, with two 9 handicap golfers on either side, the 3 & 1 home win must have been a great game.
Next out Adrian Brown and Derek Jolley played Simon Prendergast and John Fleck with the home pair recording a 4 & 2win.
Andy Postlethwaite and Bernard Ingham held on for a 1 up win against Colin Hardman and Rob Atherton.
Dave Jenkins and Keith Roby against Stuart Oglivie and Mark Peters could not be separated and end their match with a honourable draw.
Paul Latham and Ian Crossley returned the home wins with a 5 & 4 win against Paul Jackson and Tony Newall.
Finally, Mark Pritchard and Steve Parsley against Phil Bennett and Keith Rawlingson, resulted in a close game with the home pair winning 2 & 1.
Dean Wood GC 11 points v Mersey Valley GC 1 point
Hart Common GC v Wilpshire GC – Tuesday 11th August 2026
Fifth heatwave of the year saw Hart Common welcome Wilpshire GC players to their excellent course, although the lack of rain has affected every golf club.
Tony Robinson and Chris Radcliffe played against newly retired Wayne Howarth and Kevin Young. A great start for the away team with a win.
Next, Unbeaten pair from Wilpshire of Jack Taylor and Ken Craven took on Steve Edmonds and Kevin Sykes and inflicted a great home win 5 & 4.
Third out Tom Aspey and Phil Hawker entertained John Glynn and Alan Creswell and in a closely fought game it ended all square.
Chris Mugan and John Armstrong played against Gerry Girvan and Paul Wareing and again spoils were all square with a half.
Dave Smith and Eric Dawber held on for a creditable 3 & 2 win against dentist Steve Scofield and retired MD of Blackburn Rover Tom Finn.
Last out Mark Dacre and Tony Whitehead took on Richard Dawson and Brendan Barratt, Brendan receiving 11 shots on the home pair and that proved decisive as the away pair won one up to secure a great away result for Wilpshire GC.
Hart Common GC 6 points v Wilpshire GC 8 points
Hindley Hall GC v Longridge GC – Tuesday 11th August 2026
Again, great weather for golf with retired Fireman Martin Grey and partner Graham White taking on Dennis Shffield and Graham Rigby. The home side certainly put out the away players heat with a great 6 & 5 win.
Next, Ken Stokes and partner Kevin Leyland took on retired Kirby salesman Ged Forrest and Shaun Graham with the home pair emerging winners in a closely fought match 4 & 3.
Gazza Matthews and Ken Duxbury defeated David Kelly and Keith Horam, despite Gazza giving shots 2 & 1.
Next out Glyn Jones and Keith Aspey played the ever competitor Dave Carling and nice guy Michael Dennison. The away pair the only winners from reigning champions on the day 4 & 3.
Colin White and Mick Lowe restored home advantage with a 2 & 1 win against Bill conn and Paul Oliver.
Last out Alan Derbyshire and Daren Hughes again had a close game Andrew Tillotson and Andrew Moreton winning another close game 2 & 1.
Hindley Hall GC 10 points v Longridge GC 3 points
Mersey Valley GC v Mytton Fold GC – Thursday 6th August 2026
Seventh and eight placed teams met at Bold Heath today; no disgrace being in those positions as the NWSL is renown for being the most competitive and played at such a high standard.
Bob Hornby, the lowest handicap of the four players along with partner Mark Peters recorded a great one up win against Steve Worrall and Stephen Golding as the away pairing receiving a total of 17 shots. However, this is why we have handicaps and it appears that not just because of this fourball, but in general the decision to play 75% handicap difference this season appears to be working.
Stuart Ogilvie and Jim Kayes came up against Mytton Fold’s silent assassins in Gary Aldred and Phil Chadwick, rarely beaten and quite an achievement to win away 3 & 1 on a course they probably haven’t played before.
Colin Hardman and John Fleck could not be separated from Alan Rogers and David Eyles with the fourball even after 18 holes.
Tony Callaghan and Simon Prendergast also could not be separated from their away pair in Mick Bryan and Ewan Mackenzie recording another drawn game.
Alan Robinson and Dave McCann were giving nine shots to opponents Geoff Holtom and John Hindle but still managed a creditable 3 & 1 home win.
Dave Richardson, Mersey Valley team manager is doing a great job for his Club; results for the NWSL on time and concise. Makes my job really easy - NF; thank you. He partnered Peter Connor who suffered a defeat one down to the ever present away pair of Sam Cowan and Peter Sharpe.
So, a much-welcomed win for Mersey Valley GC,
Mersey Valley GC 8 points v Mytton Fold GC 5 points
Hart Common GC v Dean Wood GC – Thursday 6th August 2026
With an average handicap index for both Clubs at 11.6 this was always going to be a close encounter and so it proved to be with what looked like some great games played.
First up Shaun Kelly and Neil Flanagan took on Dave Sim and Ronnie Cannon with the away pair recording a great 4 & 2 win. This followed a match halved in the second game between Paul Rushby and John Armstrong against Mark Pritchard and Mike Purvis.
Singing star Tony Robinson along with partner Les Goodier seemed to be out of tune as they lost to Dougie Ashall and Paul Latham 4 & 3.
Mark Dacre and Tony Whitehead restored the home sides pride with a creditable 5 & 4 win over Dave Ward and Bernard Ingham.
Stewart Brooks and Stato Chris Radcliffe recorded a win against Ian Childs and Keith Roby 2 up, close match.
Last Tom Aspey and Phil Hawker could only manage a draw against Dave Jenkins and Martin Jones securing a win away for inform Dean Wood GC who leapfrog Wilpshire GC into second place.
Hart Common GC 6 points v Dean Wood GC 8 points.
Wilpshire GC v Hindley Hall GC – Wednesday 5th August 2026
The twelve players from the away Club Hindley Hall GC were all present before any of the home team turned up today. Apparently, the tee time had been put back to 11:50am from 10:30am to accommodate a visiting party!
Eventually and with in blustery but dry conditions but with intermittent rain forecast, Ken Craven and Jack Taylor played against Keith Stokes and Trevor Leyland. It is rare for an away player to be giving shots, but off a fabulous 7 handicap Keith was giving Ken and Jack shots, the latter Jack 8!
Inevitably with that number of shots for Jack the home pair emerged 4 & 3 winners.
Paul Wareing sporting a new look beard; resembling Forrest Gump; along with ever present Gerry Girvan were held to a draw against Gary Matthews and Keith Duxberry.
John Glynn and Alan Caswell held off the away pair of Phil Mercer and Keith Aspey, winning 2 & 1.
Lenny Gillett and Paul Hunter seemed to have a great close game against this years President of the League Anthony Skeet and partner Darren Hughs, with the home team winning 1 up.
West Yorkshire’s the only one Dicky Dawson and Irishman Brendan Barrett must have talked poor Graham Rigby and Dennis Sheffield to death as the managed a creditable 2 & 1 home win.
Recently retired and international traveller executive Wayne Howarth partnered Blue Mooner Kevin Young to record a 3 & 1 win against Alan Derbyshire and Colin White.
Wilpshire GC 11 points v Hindley Hall GC 1 point
Mytton Fold GC v Hart Common GC – 30th July 2026
Both teams enjoying interrupting sunshine on a warm but blustery day at Mytton Fold, but as Secretary/administrator I was personally delighted when opening Alan Rogers message to se Mick Bryan playing again. Mick has gone to hell and back with a terrible illness that saw him in hospital for a number of weeks and a staggering weight loss during his treatment.
But the NHS didn’t take away his determination and partnering alongside Sam Cowan recorded a 3 & 2 win against visitors the two Roy’s Smith and Cunniff.
Next, another close friend and sufferer with illness Steve Worrall; Steve would have been whizzing around the course in his ‘Madge’ (ride on), along with partner Steve Golding had a 2 up win over Stewart Brooks and Chris Radciliffe.
Third to start was Captain Alan Rogers and Tony Monks against normally reliable winners Steve Edmonds and Tom Aspey but the home pair had a one up win against the away pair.
Probably unbeaten pair Gary Aldred and Phil Chadwick saw of Eddie Tomlinson and Damian Walshe 4 & 2.
Mick Mahon played after the exploits of Bromborough GC earlier in the week on the Maxi Tour along with Peter Main and against Neil Flanagan and Phil Hawker secured another 2 & 1 win.
The Final Mytton Fold pair could not complete the whitewash of Hart Common with a draw against Mark Darcre and John Armstrong as the four shared a point each.
Great win for Mytton Fold GC after only one win up to now in the League.
Nigel Fairhurst
Mytton Fold GC 11 points v 1 points Hart Common GC
Longridge vs Wilpshire 29 July 2026
Longridge welcomed their long-standing rivals Wilpshire for a top‑of‑the‑table clash, with perfect golfing conditions: warm weather, clear skies and barely a breath of wind.
Match 1 Roger Cain and Ged Forest faced low‑handicap pairing Paul Gilston and Paul Hunter. The match remained tight throughout, never more than one hole in it. The turning point came at the 16th, where the Longridge pair went dormie two. On the 17th, Ged produced a superb chip‑in eagle to secure a 3&1 victory.
Match 2 Home captain Martin Gray and Shaun Graham took on Kevin Young and Alan Caswell. The Longridge pair led from the outset, maintaining control and closing out an excellent 4&2 win on the 16th.
Match 3 Jez Morgan and Dave Carling played Andy Brown and Tom Finn in another closely contested match. Both sides produced high‑quality golf, but Longridge managed to edge ahead and sealed a 2&1 victory.
Match 4 In‑form duo Dave Kelly and Keith Horam met Ken Craven and Jack Taylor. Wilpshire built a strong lead, going four up after 14 holes. Credit to the Longridge pair, who fought back to take the match up the 18th, but ultimately fell just short, losing 1 down.
Match 5 Alistair Sheret and Bill Conn faced low‑handicapper Paul Wearing and Gerry Girvan. Birdies were plentiful on both sides, and the match went all the way to the 18th. With both Bill and Gerry receiving a shot, it proved decisive; Bill capitalised to secure a 1‑up win for Longridge.
Match 6 Lenny Wright and Ged Dewhurst took on Richard Dawson and Wilpshire captain Brendan Barrett. Another match that went to the final hole, with the shot Brendan received proving crucial and allowing Wilpshire to hold on for a narrow 1‑up victory.
A superb day of golf concluded with a 4–2 win for Longridge. Both teams praised the excellent condition of the course, and once again the catering was highly commended.
Final Score: Longridge 8 pts – Wilpshire 6 pts
Match Report: Martin Gray
Hurlston Hall Gc 7 points v Mersey Valley GC 7 points
Hindley Hall GC v Dean Wood GC Tuesday 28th July 2026
Would have been a breezy day at Hindley Hall today as they entertained second place Dean Wood GC to the course.
Gazza has only got 11 friends as it’s the usual protagonists in the Hindley team, however they are all really great golfers off handicaps that I dreamed of when I was younger!
First out Phil Mercer and Keith Mercer took on Ian Childs and Keith Roby giving the latter 4 shots which proved useful as a half was enjoyed by the two pairings.
Second out Keith Stokes and Kev Leyland struggled against Dave Ashall (getting 8 shots) and partner Paul Latham, with the visitors enjoying a 4 & 2 win.
Graham Rigby and Dean Benson entertained visitors Mark Pritchard and Ste Parsley again sharing the points with a half.
Gary Matthews and Keith Duxbury restored winning ways with a 2 & 1 win against Dave Jenkins and Peter Lawson.
Glen Jones and Anthony Skeat also a enjoyed a win 4 & 2 against Sidney Casey and Michael Purvis, whilst in the last match which swung the result in the away team’s favour Martin Jones and Mark Roby defeated Colin White and Alan Derbyshire 2 & 1.
Report by Nigel Fairhurst
Hindley Hall GC 6 points v Dean Wood GC 8 points
Hart Common GC v Hurlston Hall GC- Thursday 23rd July 2026
The commoners awaited the arrival of Hurlston Hall GC eager to try and collect some valuable points from the back half of our fixtures. The weather was lovely a massive difference from when we played at Hurlston where most of us got drenched. Unfortunately, I personally had to sit this one out but later I got to see all the match’s finish. Watching, four of our pairs had the chance to close out their matches at the 17th hole, but credit to Hurlston they weren’t having none of it and took their games up the 18th.
5th Match:
Chris Mugan (1) & John Armstrong (2) of Hart Common beat Steve Williams (6) & Andy Cadley (0) 2 Up.
6th Match:
Neil Flanagan (0) & Nigel Nettelfield (7) of Hart Common beat Thomas Kavanagh (11) & Neil Burkhill (6) 4&2.
Overall score: 4 ½ to 1 ½
Hart Common GC 9pts Hurlston Hall GC 4 pts
Tony Robinson
Longridge vs Mersey Valley 23 July 2026
Longridge welcomed newcomers Mersey Valley for the reverse fixture of the season, and with excellent weather and a well-presented course, conditions were ideal for an enjoyable day of golf.
Match 1 Roger Cain and Ged Forest faced stand-in captain Keith Weston and Tony Gallagan. The home side made a strong start, going three up through solid play. Although Mersey Valley fought back, Roger’s continued accuracy—fuelled, humorously, by a sandwich from Ged that the away pair were keen to inspect—helped secure a 3 & 2 victory for Longridge.
Match 2 Home captain Martin Gray and Alistair Sheret took on Rob Atherton and Alan Robinson. Longridge led throughout, thanks largely to an outstanding performance from Alistair, who consistently found fairways and putted superbly. The home team won convincingly, 5 & 3.
Match 3 Jez Morgan and Keith Horam played Paul Jackson and Colin Hardman. Mersey Valley established an early three-hole lead with impressive golf, but Longridge responded strongly after the turn. Excellent play from both Jez and Keith turned the match around, resulting in a 3 & 2 win for the home side.
Match 4 Gerard Dewhurst and Lenny Wright faced Phil Bennett and the in-form Simon Pendergast, fresh from a net 62 at the weekend. However, golf can change quickly, and today the Longridge pair produced exceptional form. A flurry of birdies and an outward nine of 37 (two over par) set the tone, followed by a birdie from Gerard on the 10th—converted to a net eagle. The home side secured a dominant 9 & 7 victory. An outstanding performance.
Match 5 Dave Carling and Graham White took on Dave McCann and Keith Rawlinson. This tightly contested match never saw more than a single hole between the teams. Longridge eventually edged ahead, winning 2 & 1.
Match 6 Andrew Tillotson and Bill Conn played Ray Holden and John Fleck. With handicaps closely matched, the game unfolded as expected—competitive throughout. The home side maintained control and closed out the match 3 & 2.
Once again, credit goes to the catering team for providing an excellent meal enjoyed by both sides, and to the greenkeeping staff for presenting the course in superb condition.
Final Score: Longridge 12 pts – Mersey Valley 0 pts
Match Report: Martin Gray
Hindley Hall V Mytton Fold GC – Tuesday 21st July 2026
The summer sun and warm weather continues although a few degrees cooler, but not the hot single figure players of Hindley Hall GC. Led by Gazza Matthews (8), Graham Rigby (8), Dennis Sheffield (7), partner Paul Mercer (8), Keith Stokes (7), Glynn Jones (8) and finally Alan Derbyshire (9.9), they enjoyed a successful day against the great guys of Mytton Fold who are one of the oldest members of the League who in 2014 were League Champions.
Only Gary Aldred and regular Partner Phil Chadwick won by one at Hindley, defeating Dennis Sheffield and Phil Mercer, must have been a great game.
Seniors Captain for Mytton Alan Rogers and Rupert Frost also secured a point in a draw with Keith Stokes and Kevin Leyland.
Hindley Hall GC 9 points v Mytton Fold GC 4 points