- Antrobus
Wow what a turn around both in weather and players for The President Trophy, sponsored by Peter Evans. From weeks of horrid rain and winds causing a lot of Golf clubs to close or only able to offer limited play, to now at last to bask in glorious sunshine. The course was in great condition and the greens although not lush were very honest, a real treat.
Scores on the doors was very tight settling on count-back for eventual winner. Congratulations to Alex Baker (38pts)in first place with Mike Oakes (37pts)taking runner-up spot, nearest the pin was secured by Mark Rowley (29pts)
- Disley – Die Hard fringe competition
Despite the Disley competition being squashed by bad weather, eight players rallied for an impromptu match dubbed ‘The Die Hard Cup.’
Our trophy, a steal at £1.95 from a local charity shop, looked more like a relic than an award to be honest and didn’t deter our plucky teams, ‘The 4 Balls’ and ‘Club Tropicana’.
The teams battled it out in singles format on a course that held up well. Lift, clean and replace was in play today however to our surprise winter mats were not required. Unfortunately members were challenged with eight unpredictable fairway greens… that is, they were a challenge if you actually remembered a temporary green was in play and not rely on GPS. Doh!
We were blessed with glorious sunshine today and Manchester didn’t disappear into the mist, giving us a scenic distraction from the usual chorus of ‘Four Right!’.
In the end, the match ended all square and we all went home trophy-less, leaving our relic to gather dust until the next calamity strikes. Antrobus, you’re on notice—don’t you dare rain on our parade!” - Macclesfield
Macclesfield GC
Once again the weather seems to be against us, yet again another course that is only half playable. I have joined a wood working group to hopefully learn boat building 🚣🛶 skills, already on BST and not managed to hit a ball. I have it on good authority that the committee is working hard to reschedule Macclesfield GC for possibly May …….fingers crossed. For those among you that still fancy a game (waterproofs recommended) there are still 3 tees held open at reduced fee.
Green Fees already paid will be carried over to your next attended event, as Brian said always look on the bright side of life
- Welcome Cup – Marple Golf Club – 24th March
After keeping a close eye on the weather all week, we were treated to a splendid, sun-filled day at Marple today. A special thank you goes out to Steve for generously stepping in to sponsor today’s competition. Despite the damp conditions, the course held up admirably, with the club arranging a 9-hole loop that members enjoyed twice to complete 18 holes.
The standout performance of the day belonged to Joe Wilcox, who clinched victory with an impressive 47 points. With mats in play throughout the course, Joe truly showcased his skills, dominating across the board. Not only did he secure the coveted Welcome Trophy and the Winners trophy, but he also claimed victory in the Nearest the Pin competition and triumphed in the Twos competition. It’s safe to say we have a new rising star among us or I should more accurately say… Bandit.
Coming in second was PJ, whose powerful drives often found their mark, reaching the green effortlessly on what felt like a shortened course today. Our esteemed Mr. Captain was proudly awarded ‘The Visor’, a fitting honor that will surely be prominently displayed at Macclesfield for the upcoming Spring Cup. We eagerly anticipate seeing everyone there for what promises to be another fantastic event.
- Mr Captain
Today saw our 2024 Captain making his debut on the Tee at Houldsworth GC, although the weather was not brilliant and, added to clashing with Mothers Day a few of the mbrs made it a day for our skipper. And true to tradition the day was not won by him, shame but his team was runner up.
Well done guys onwards to the next event (Marple)
- AGM rescheduled
Gentlemen,
The AGM will now take place on Monday 16th January at the Flowerpot.
Feels like a long wet winter and keen for the season to begin.
Look forward to seeing you there.