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 Mytton Fold Ladies Open

Mytton Fold Golf Club held its summer Ladies Open last week, with the team of Judith Kay, Chris Spark and Pauline White taking overall honours.

Saturday saw the Club host its' Cavalier Putter competition. The conditions for the day appeared to be split, with more favourable conditions for the morning contingent and strong gusting winds for the not so fortunate competitors in the afternoon, which reflected heavily in the scoring.

From a strong field of 62, 20 competitors returned scores of par or better, but nobody could compete with the outright winner. Glynn Watson recorded a magnificent 73 - 11 - 62 to take the top prize. In second place, and only two shots back, was Nick Avino, with an impressive 85 - 21 - 64, and in third place with an outstanding round was Sam Cowan with 91 - 25 - 66.

Division One went to the ever consistent Chris Chadwick 74 - 5 - 69, and Division Two was captured by Bernard Kay, with an equally impressive 94 -28 - 66, just missing out on 3rd place on a card play off.

The two's competition saw four 2s returned, but special mention should go to David Halsall for his efforts in recording two of them, one at the 1st and one at the 9th. Peter Main got in on the action with an impressive 2 at the 18th, and David Clegg, the Club Secretary recorded a two at the first.

Club Championship Weekend

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Algarve Bound

First round Algarve winner, Dave Griffith (left) congratulates Luke Chadwick on his win.

The second round of Mytton Fold Golf Club’s premier event, The Algarve, was held on Saturday, with Luke Chadwick taking a runaway win. Chadwick’s score of 74-12-62 was clearly good enough to win an all expenses paid golfing trip to the Algarve, courtesy of the Mytton Fold Hotel and Golf Complex.

The second round of the event – Dave Griffith took the first round win in April – was a fiercely fought, winner-takes-all contest which resulted in 15 players returning scores under scratch. Helped by excellent playing weather and the course in superb condition, a large field set out with one thing in mind – to exercise their passports and golf equipment and to share in the generosity of Club President David Hargreaves.

Past Captain Ian Thomson was runner up with a great score of 74-15-67 which, on a normal day, would have netted a win, but with Chadwick on song, there was no cigar.

Third place was a four-way tie, with Steve James (91-23-68) taking the spot ahead of Steve Worrall (87-19-68), Gary Keogh (91-23-68) and Neil Osliffe (76-8-68). The competitive edge was again in evidence as five players scored 2s, with birdies at the First for Nigel Fairhurst and at the Ninth for Captain Frank Hindle, Luke Chadwick, Kevin Shanley and Neil Osliffe.

The winners of the two Algarve rounds can each take a guest with them to Portugal in November. First round winner Dave Griffith placed the five names of his usual Saturday match partners in a hat, and Chris Chadwick (no relation) celebrated the luck of the draw. Similarly Luke Chadwick had a reciprocal agreement with his regular playing partner, Zak Ashworth, over the two rounds, to complete the Algarve line-up.

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Flash Gordon Goes Ace

Gordon Lucas scores a hole-in-one at the first and goes on to beat the reigning singles champion, Nick Avino. Not a bad day’s work, Gordon!                       

Mytton Fold’s Gordon Lucas was on fire on Saturday when he holed in one at the first and then went on to beat the golf club’s reigning champion, Nick Avino.

While Gordon was blessed with hot and sunny weather, Sunday dawned damp and cloudy for the Queen’s Jubilee Trophy. A shotgun start saw a full field tee off at 11am and the event close with a presentation and family barbeque.

If it was Lucas’ day on Saturday, it was Dave Pennington’s day on Sunday with an outstanding 46 points (including a ‘blob’) to take a clear win two points ahead of James Scriven. Wayne Ivinson took the final podium position, a further three points in arrears.

Garry Davies headed Division One with 40 points following a card playoff, and John Kwasneiwski (39 points) took Division Two. Having started his round on the 11^th tee, Tony Wilson thought he might have had the 2s prize fund all to himself, when he birdied the 18^th, only for his playing partner, Garry Davies, drop a 30 foot birdie putt on the very next hole! Tony was speechless – a rare event!

Doreen Hammond sewed up the Ladies section with an excellent 41 points to take the win, 5 points clear of second placed Alison Nuttall. In the Juniors, it was a win for Peter Walmsley (41 points), two points clear of Kayle Furlong.

Tony Cross was absent from the presentation and the barbeque following an optimistic attempt to avoid a penalty in a hazard. At the 10^th hole, Tony’s drive managed, he thought, to land on the island in the centre of a pond. A running leap saw him fall a little short, with the obvious consequences. To his chagrin the ball was not his, and now he didn’t have enough room to take a run before leaping to the bank. ‘Up to his neck in it’ was one description of the outcome.

Midsummer Madness

Midsummer madness came early to Mytton Fold Golf Club early on Bank Holiday Monday when members teed off at 6am! Gordon Lucas and Peter Main set a wicked 10-hole, par-3 course playing cross-country within the bounds of the beautiful Ribble Valley course.

Players were treated to a beautiful early morning with the low, rising sun being a welcome hazard.

^th tee to the 13^th green, saving himself 3.5 shots and securing a winning margin of one shot ahead of runner up Garry Davies.

Birdies also secured prizes for John Whittaker, Dave Wilson, Glyn Watson and Dave Bolton. Prizes were presented over a full English breakfast in the Hotel before some competitors went home for a lie down.

On Saturday the club held its Golfability day in support of Leonard Cheshire Disability. At the end of a rather wet day it was Steve Brooks, with 41 points, who won the three free rounds of golf for four people at Antequera Golf Club in Spain.

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A sweep to predict the winner went unclaimed, with even Steve not betting on himself, so the prizefund was added to the charity contribution.

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Cherrys on the Top Pick of the bunch. Lady Captain, Marian Gradwell (foreground) with (l to r) runners up Tony Wilson and Doreen Hammond, winners John and Angela Cherry, and third placed Judith and Bernard Kay John and Angela Cherry were the pick of the field when Mytton Fold Golf Club held their Mixed Open competition on Sunday. The Lancaster couple were clear winners, some 3 shots ahead of the field with a net 67, ahead of local runners up, Tony Wilson and Doreen Hammond.

The Cherry’s playing partners, Bernard and Judith Kay, took third spot just one stroke further back, whilst Gordon Lucas and Maureen Board came in fourth with a net 72.

On Saturday the club held its Founder Captain’s Day. Again played in glorious weather, the course conditions were excellent and made for a low scoring competition. Master of the field was Ray Standring who, despite an 8 on the third hole, shot an excellent 74-9=65, beating Chris Czyzyk (87-21=66) by just one shot. Philip Hammond took the third spot, again a shot in arrears with 75-8=67.

John Whittaker took Division Two, both players shooting net 69s.Ted Bamborough^th.

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Lady Captain’s Day at Mytton Fold

(from left) with prizewinners (l to r) Doreen Hammond, Simon Barker, Judith Kay, Garry Davies, President David Hargreaves, Graham Plant and Chris Chadwick.^th

Mytton Fold Golf Club’s Marian Gradwell rounded off her Lady Captain’s Day on Sunday by presenting the winning trophy to David Hargreaves, the club President.

On a blustery day the golf produced close finishes all round, with the top three men all closing with 38 points, the result being decided by card playoff on the last 6, and then the last 3 holes.

But out on top came David Hargreaves, just pipping Graham Plant and Chris Chadwick for the number one spot.

In the Ladies section it was a win, and the trophy, for Judith Kay with 36 points, just ahead of Doreen Hammond, the ladies too being separated by a card playoff.

^th, while Maureen Board was closest to the pin on the 18^th. The men’s spot prizes were taken by Garry Davies (nearest the pin on the 1^st) and Simon Barker’s mammoth longest drive on the 16^th.The Juniors followed the lead of the other sections, with the winner again decided by card playoff. Here Harry Crossley took the win with 37 points ahead of George Matthews.^st and the 9^th respectively.

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Mr Consistency Takes the Trophy

Smiles all round, as Patricia Leyland (second right) takes the Ladies section winner’s prize from Lady Captain, Marian Gradwell. Runner-up Sue Hughes shares the champagne and Captain Frank Hindle shares the moment!Mytton Fold Golf Club held their two-day Pharman Cup competition over the holiday weekend. Outright winner, Wayne Ivinson came away with the spoils, returning a consistent 79-8-71 on both days of the competition. His first day’s score was only good enough for ninth position, but was an outright winner over the two days, securing an overall win and the Pharman Cup.

Philip Hammond (77-9-68) was the star of the show on Saturday leading Chris Chadwick (74-5-69) by one stroke, while Mick Kelbie was again just one stroke back with 87-17-70. There were three 2s, with Malcolm Hayworth, John Parkinson and Neil Osliffe all birdying the First.

Sunday dawned a little cooler and windier, especially for the later, seeded starters. Day one winner Hammond was unable to play and capitalise on his lead and Chris Chadwick had a nightmare and NR’d. Glynn Watson charged through the field with an 81-13-68 to take the Day Two win, beating Garry Davies with identical scoring, on a card playoff. Gordon Lucas (89-20-69), running in a new set of Pings, came in third. There were just two 2s, John Welch on the first, and Steve Worrall on the final hole.

Overall, and winning the Pharman Cup, was that man Ivinson, with a nett 142. Champing at his heels were John Kwasneiwski and Ray Standring, both on 143, with John taking the runners-up slot on a card playoff. Captain Elect John Berry took the Division One prize, whilst Don Mashiter took Division Two.

In the Ladies Section it was a win for Patricia Leyland (35 points) with Sue Hughes taking the runners-up slot, 3 points in arrears.

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Easter ELGA

The ELGA qualifier at Mytton Fold Golf Club on Saturday 3rd of April 2010, was a closely fought contest. It was a refreshing change to find weather conditions more favourable to golf and this was reflected in the subsequent scoring. Sunshine and minimal wind, although wet under foot assisted the competitors in producing some exceptional scores.

Phil Hammond lead the way with another superb round of 77 - 10 - 67, to take first place and also record his second win of the season. Hot on his heels in second place was Steve Brooks, with a solid 77 - 9 - 68 to secure second place from Mytton Fold's very own Captain Elect, John Berry, who carded 78 - 9 - 69 for third place.

The three will represent Mytton Fold Golf Club along with Mat Garner who came 4th, at Bacup Golf Club on 08.05.10 in the ELGA Handicap Trophy.

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Ladies Team V Nelson Ladies 31 March 2010

Mytton Fold Ladies Team played host to Nelson Ladies on a very cold Wednesday in the Daily Mail Ladies Team Competition.  Our ladies were successful beating the travelling team 3-2. Pictured below are both teams.

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Busy Weekend at Mytton Fold

Last weekend was a busy one for all at Mytton Fold Golf Club. Saturday saw the club holding their Virgin Atlantic PGA qualifier, with Chris Chadwick taking the winner’s spot with a tight 76-5-71 in breezy conditions. Close on his heels came Chris Hughes (89-17-72) and Phil Clegg (85-13-72) with Chris taking second courtesy of a card playoff.

On a very competitive day there were five players with twos. Dave Griffiths, Phil Clegg and Chris Hughes shot theirs at the first, whilst Chris Chadwick and Tony Cross secured their shares of the pot with birdies at the ninth.

Sunday dawned sunny, but the wind strengthened throughout the day, making good scores hard to come by. Inaugural Lady Captain Pauline White drove off to start this well-supported event, the ladies section being won by Linda Clegg (97-23-74) from Judith Kay (107-31-76).

There was just one ‘two’, Patricia Leyland scooping the pot on the first. Nearest the pin-in-two was secured by Jean Sanderson whilst Lady Captain Marian Gradwell had the straightest drive on the 15^th.

In the men’s section it was a win for Captain Frank Hindle (82-12-70) with Chris Chadwick, fresh from his previous day’s win, coming in a close second with a 76-5-71. Third placed Graham Plant (91-19-72) was just one stroke in arrears in third place.

There were two 2s, with Kevin Shanley and John Hammond both scoring birdies at the opening hole. The spot prize for nearest the pin on the first was taken by Steve Worrell, and Phil Hammond hit the longest drive on the 16^th.

Following the evening presentation of prizes, many members joined Inaugural Lady Captain Pauline White for a celebration meal in the hotel restaurant.

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Scramble to Success

Mytton Fold’s golfers spent a very enjoyable Sunday engaged in a Texas Scramble in beautiful spring weather conditions. The variable wind made for challenging golfing conditions, but the warm temperatures brought out the best in the large field, with the team of John Whittaker, Ian Thomson and John Kwasneiwski taking overall honours shooting a very creditable net 59.

Close on their heels came Mick Kelbie, Steve Korab and Malcolm Hayworth, just one stroke in arrears. The final podium position was taken by the team of Mike Chatburn, Ian Hopcraft and Gordon Lucas with a net score of 62.2.

Some players were briefly distracted by the squeals from a team of our lady members, whose golf balls were briefly hijacked by a couple of sheep on the 15^th fairway. Keep a lookout on the notice board for some revealing photos of our brave green keeping staff and their novel ways of taming these wild animals prior to their return to their rightful owner.

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Hammond’s No Euro Sceptic.

Philip Hammond once again headed the field at Mytton Fold Golf Club with a win in the Eurotrophy competition at the weekend. Continuing in the Hammond family’s recent rich vein of success, Philip scored a magnificent 42 points, a clear four ahead of second placed Tony Cross. Tony, fresh out of winter hibernation, managed to push Steve James into third spot following a card playoff.

The par 3 first hole was the scene of the duel for the 2s prize fund, with club secretary Dave Clegg and Peter Fox splitting the booty.

Mytton Fold’s ladies are sharing in the winning limelight too. The team of Linda Clegg, Pauline White, Jean Sanderson, Maureen Board and Judith Kay won their home tie with Stonyhurst in the second round of The Mail on Sunday Classic.

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Season Starters

Mytton Fold Golf Club started their season with a bang when it held its Captain’s Drive In on Saturday followed by the Lady Captain’s Drive In on the following day.

The slight cloud cover made for a warmer start for the men on the summer course. Captain Frank Hindle started his day with a big cheer from the watching crowd as his slightly wayward tee shot landed just in bounds.

Members celebrated the return to the summer course with some excellent golf. Showing the way, although last to finish, were John Welch and Peter Foxwho scored an impressive 44 pts. Also shaking off the cobwebs were Wayne Ivinson and Dave Pennington who only lost out on the win courtesy of a card playoff. Gordon Lucas and Neil Osliffe were hot on the heels of the leading pairings with 43 points.

The par 3 first was the scene of the 2s competition with Garry Ashton, Dave Halsall and Wayne Ivinson all birdying the hole.

Sunday dawned bright and cold, the overnight frost dictating that the ladies were to use the shorter winter course. The exception to this was the first hole, where Lady Captain Marian Gradwell opened the summer season’s golf. The beautiful conditions brought out the best in the competitors and the Lady Captain’s Drive In resulted in a three way tie which had to be resolved by a card playoff. Winner Joanne Carter led home Maureen Board and Doreen Hammond, all with 39 points.Patricia Leyland came home in fourth, just one point behind, and she was followed by four ladies, Linda Clegg, Jean Davies, Jean Havard and Pauline White, all on 37 points.Linda Clegg also won the front nine competition with Allison Nuttall taking both the back nine prize and the 2s competition.

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Garry Hangs On!

Garry Davies hangs on for the win

Winter’s come to an end – at least as far as Mytton Fold Golf Club is concerned. In the final round of the Winter Singles, it was a win for John Parkinson with a 65-13-52 on the shortened course. It was also a confirmation of the success of the Handicap Committee as John was the 11^thMick Bryan (66-13-53) followed closely on John’s heels with Gary Ashton (70-17-53) only missing out on the runners-up slot following a card playoff.

The final Winter Singles title was taken by Garry Davies who, despite missing the final round, managed to hold onto his slender lead to win with 45 points. Philip Hammond failed to capitalise on Garry’s absence and closed his account with 43 points. Mick Kelbie took third overall with 35 points.

In the Winter Pairs the final weekend knockout competition was won by David Halsall and Peter Main with 39 points, two points ahead of Wayne Ivinson and John Welch.

In the Ladies Winter Singles knockout competition it was a win for Judith Kay who beat Maureen Board in the final. In the Ladies Doubles, Linda Clegg and Jean Davies were the season’s winners. It was a long, but successful day for Captain Elect John Berry and Allison Nuttall in the mixed doubles. Due to the snow-interrupted winter season, both the semi-final and the final were played on the same day, with John and Allison beating Bernard and Judith Kay 2 and 1 to take overall honours.Just to reinforce that summer is on its way, Mytton Fold start their season with a bang with the Captain’s Drive In on Saturday, closely followed by the Lady Captain’s Drive In the following day.

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Eddie the Eagle

Eddie Bootle was flying on the par 4 tenth hole at Mytton Fold Golf Club on Saturday. Playing in the Singles Winter Series, Eddie shot an eagle on this uphill, 276 yard, challenging hole to start his back nine with a bang.

This week’s winner was Mick Walsh, who scored an outstanding 67-22-45 on the 16-hole winter course. Left floundering in his wake were Philip Hammond (59-10-49), Jim Bridge (74-25-49) and Peter Kiddie (75-26-49), only separated by a card playoff.The 2s prize fund was a five-way split between Philip Hammond , Mark Slater and Ted Bamborough at the 1^st

With just 2 weeks to go, Garry Davies still leads the Singles Winter League, but by just 2 points from the closing Philip Hammond.

In the Winter Pairs, Dave Halsall/Peter Main and Captain Frank Hindle/Mick Kelbie both scored 43 points. With only one match to go before the final 4-pair playoff, teams are having to drop scores. Halsall and Main are currently leading on 289 points with Wayne Ivinson/John Welch on 283.

The next three pairs are separated by just 3 points. With just two playoff places remaining, Captain Elect John Berry/Dave Clegg have 274 points, Captain Frank Hindle/Mick Kelbie 272 points, and Nick Avino/ Chris Czyzyk 271 points. Ian Thomson and John Whittaker have an outside chance of making the final with 261 points.

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Cheese and Wine Evening

A fantastic night was had by all who attended the Cheese and Wine Evening organised by Lady Captain Marian and Lady Captain Elect Jean, and a wonderful sum of £130 was raised for Lady Captain's Charity.  Thanks to Jean and Frank Havard for the use of their lovely home to hold the event.

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Fillip for Philip

Not to be outshone by his father (Happy Hammond breaks course record – last week’s Advertiser), John’s son, Philip, dominated this week’s Winter Series singles competition at Mytton Fold Golf Club. Hammond Junior totalled a massive 36 points on the shortened, 16-hole winter course to finish a clear 5 points ahead of the closely grouped chasing pack.

Fighting over the minor places, and split by a card playoff, were Ian Shaw, Mark Slater and Ray Standring, all with 31 points.

With three rounds remaining, Garry Davies still heads the field, some 9 points ahead of Mick Kelbie and 10 points ahead of Philip Hammond. Captain Frank Hindle is fourth, some 14 points behind the leader.Things are much tighter in the Winter Doubles competition where the top four pairings in the league fight it out on the 27th February.

Winners this week were David Halsall and Peter Main, who beat Wayne Ivinson/John Welch on a card playoff, both pairs having scored 40 points.

These two pairings are tying for the lead of the Winter Doubles league, with 283 points each after 11 rounds, and where only the best 7 scores count.

Fighting over the two remaining playoff places are John Berry/Dave Clegg (268 points), Nick Avino/Chris Czyzyk (266 points), Captain Frank Hindle/Mick Kelbie (265 points) and Ian Thomson/John Whittaker (260 points).

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John’s a Record Breaker!

John Hammond shot a sensational nett 64 to take this week’s Winter Series Singles on a very frosty Mytton Fold golf course. Using the shortened 16 hole course and winter greens, John shot an outstanding 64-20-44, smashing the club’s winter course record by several strokes. Despite behind seven shots in arrears, Jim Bridge was still delighted with his second placed 77-26-51. Close on his heels were Graham Plant (71-19-52) and fourth placed Mick Walsh (75-23-52) only separated by a card playoff.Despite being away for a three week holiday, Garry Davies still heads the Winter League, but by just 6 points ahead of a closing Mick Kelbie.It was no surprise to anyone when John Hammond took a share of the 2s prize fund; however an eagle on the par 4 17^thIn the Winter Pairs it was a close run result with a tie at the top Here Wayne Ivinson and John Welch shared the lead with Peter Main and Dave Halsall, both pairings scoring 43 points.

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Mixed up at Mytton Fold

Mytton Fold’s golfers livened up their social golfing calendar this week when the Ladies and Seniors combined their Tuesday competition format. The ladies drew lots to see which gentlemen joined them for a team stableford competition over 11 holes with numerous special prizes on offer.

Mick Walsh made a welcome return to the club after several weeks of absence, and his birdie 2 on the first hole showed that he’d not lost his touch. This excellent start helped his team partners of Maureen Board and Bernard Downes to win the competition overall with a score of 66 points.

In second place were Linda Clegg, Bernard Kay and Frank Havard some 3 points adrift. Linda starred in this team by taking the longest ladies’ drive on the 6^th

The final podium position, with 60 points, was taken by Pauline White, Dave Jackson , John Hammond and Graham Plant. Star of the show here was Dave Jackson who took the ‘nearest the pin’ in the first. Terry Steer took the longest Seniors’ drive with a monster on the 7^th

In the Winter Series, the singles competition was won by Captain Frank Hindle with 35 points. Graham Plant was beaten into second place following a card playoff and Mick Scriven took third with 34 points. Gary Ashton was the sole recipient of the 2s pot, with an eagle on the par 4 eighth.

In the Winter Pairs Captain Elect John Berry and David Cleggtook the honours with 41 points, just one point ahead of Wayne Ivinson and John Welch. Taking third, one a busy golfing weekend, was Captain Frank Hindle and partner Mick Kelbie.

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S'NO JOKE!!!

Even Mytton Fold Golf Club’s plucky ground staff admitted defeat when the club had to call off its third attempt to hold its 3 Club competition this weekend. Due to be held between Christmas and New Year, the event was postponed twice, and last Saturday was the final opportunity to run this popular fun event.

Entrants would have been limited to a maximum of three clubs, one of which had to be a putter; however the weather conditions dictated that a shovel, brush and snowblower would be the most effective implements. Buggies would have replaced by huskies and sleds, and normal golfing footwear replaced by snowshoes.

 Above: Frank Havard looking suitably Yetified!!!Mytton Fold Golf Club revealed its new officers at the recent Presentation Evening. Incoming Club Captain, Frank Hindle introduced John Berry as Captain Elect whilst new Lady Captain Marian Gradwell announced that Jean Havard was to be the new Lady Captain Elect.In the clubs Winter Series, Barry Hargreaves took this week’s top spot with 36 points. Chris Chadwick took the runners up slot just one point in arrears, closely followed by Mick Kelbie (34 points) in third, and just ahead of Garry Davies following a card playoff.Outstanding score of the day belonged to David Halsall and Peter Main who shot an amazing 45 points to head the top scores list in the club’s Winter Pairs.

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President’s no Turkey!

Mytton Fold Golf Club’s President, David Hargreaves, showed that he was no turkey when he won the club’s Turkey Shoot competition by a clear three points ahead of a tightly packed field.It was only due to the course’s hardworking greenkeeping staff that the competition could still go ahead following the heavy rainfall of recent days. The damp and slippery conditions underfoot provided a challenging course and it made Hargreaves’ winning margin all the more creditable as the next three finishers had to be settled by a card playoff. The 19^thThe first, par three, hole was the scene of the twos competition with Frank Hindle, Philip Hammond and Eddie Scott all shooting birdies.Mytton Fold Ladies are holding their Christmas Fayre on Monday next at 7.30pm. Dr. Barnardo’s is the Lady Captain’s nominated charity and funds raised from this fayre will support this worthy cause. All are welcome and tickets are available on the door.

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PRESENTATION EVENING

Mytton Fold held their presentation evening at the hotel and golf complex on Friday last. At the well attended event the outgoing Captain, Ian Thomson, presented a cheque for £1715 to Joanne Dobbie of the Parkinson’s Disease Society and outgoing Lady Captain, Maureen Board, presented her cheque for £1800 to Pam Bolton of the Alzheimer’s Society

Prizewinners were:

Junior Section

 President’s Day and Jubilee Trophy: Tom Jarrold

Roger Osliffe Memorial, Frank Hargreaves Memorial and the Bill Almond Memorial Trophies: Harry Crossley

Captain’s Day: Jake Wallace

Ladies’ Section

April& September Medal: Judith Kay

May & June Medal: Pauline White

July Medal: Doreen Hammond

August Medal: Allison Nuttall

March Stableford: Linda Clegg

April & October Stableford: Pauline White

May Stableford: Gillian Pinder

June Stableford: Maureen Board

July & September Stableford: Jean Sanderson

Board Competitions:

Lady Captain’s Drive In: Doreen Hammond

Inaugural Lady Captain’s: Linda Clegg

Pharman Cup: Linda Clegg

Lady Captain’s Day: Allison Nuttall

Jubilee Cup: Maureen Board

Frank Hargreaves Trophy: Maureen Board

President’s Day: Maureen Board

Bill Almond Memorial Trophy: Roxana Clarke

Captain’s Day: Sue Hughes

Roger Osliffe Memorial: Jean Sanderson

Winter Doubles: Linda Clegg & Jean Davies

Summer Singles: Allison Nuttall

Summer Doubles: Linda & Abbie Clegg

Mixed Winter Knockout: Pauline White & Philip Hammond

Men’s Section

Eurotrophy: Matt Day

Spring Texas Scramble: Duncan Rodgers, Paul Earnshaw & Frank Tunstall

Irish Doubles: Matt Garner & Stephen Wild

EGU Medal: Phil Ryan

Algarve: Ray Standring & Steve Brooks

Hall of Fame: Phil Ryan

Frank Hargreaves Memorial

 (Seniors): Ted Bamborough

International Pairs: John Berry & Neil Osliffe

Charity Qualifier (Parkinson’s Disease): Simon Coulter

August Medal: Matt Walsh

August Stableford: Wayne Iverson

September Medal: Don Mashitter

August Texas Scramble: John Berry, Neil Osliffe & Dave Clegg

Kevin Shanley Trophy: Eddie Scott

Duffer’s Cup: John Berry

Captain’s v President’s: Chris Chadwick

Winter Series Order of Merit: Chris Czyzyk

Captain’s Drive In: Jim Hindle & Kevin Shanley

Inaugural Lady Captain’s Trophy: Chris Chadwick

Post Office Cup: Phil Ryan

Pharmans Cup: Matt Day

Founder Captain’s Trophy: Alan Moorby

Queen’s Jubilee Trophy: John Welch

Frank Hargreaves Memorial Trophy: Gary Keogh

Club Championship Nett Prize: Frank Tunstall

Cavalier Putter: Cliff Sweeney

Captain’s Weekend Prize: Matt Walsh

Roger Osliffe Memorial Trophy: Neil Osliffe

Bill Almond Memorial Trophy (Seniors): Frank Hindle

Bill Almond Memorial Trophy: Nick Avino

Mixed Doubles: Doreen Hammond & Tony Wilson

Div. 2 & Seniors Singles Knockout: Nick Avino

Senior Doubles Knockout: Baz Hargreaves & Graham Plant

Club Doubles Knockout: Matt Garner & Stephen Wild

Singles Knockout: Captain Ian Thomson

President’s Day: Eddie Scott

Order of Merit: Philip Hammond

Champion of Champions: Frank Hindle

Club Championship: Chris Chadwick

.Mytton Fold’s Golfers were out on the following day and the previous evening’s celebrations did nothing to dampen the talent on show. Garry Davies shot an outstanding 62-12-50 on the shortened winter course to beat Frank Eccles (79-28-51) and Mick Walsh (77-24-53). Dave Clegg was singularly successful in the 2s competition, netting himself the whole prizefund!

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Foster wins Tuesday Trophy on Thursday!

Harold Foster secured Mytton Fold Golf Club’s top spot when the Seniors played for the Tuesday Trophy – on a Thursday! Just to confuse matters further, members also know this competition as the ‘Three-Man Trophy’, due to the design of the award.Undeterred by such complications Harold Foster made the most of the ideal playing conditions, shooting an outstanding 28 points over the 11 holes to beat off Tony Wilson by a single point.Mick Walsh (26 points) took third spot after a card playoff with Garry Davies.In the Winter Singles, Ray Standring shot back to the top of the leaderboard with an excellent 41 points, beating runner-up Chris Chadwick by just one point. Third, after a card playoff with Neil Osliffe was Ted Bamborough with 38 points.Chadwick achieved some level of revenge over Standring, taking a share of the 2s prize fund with a birdie on the 1^st

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 Brrrrilliant Tunstall takes top spot!

Frank Tunstall took overall honours in the first round of Mytton Fold Golf Club’s Winter Series with an excellent 79-12-67. Just one stroke behind came fellow 12-handicapper Philip Hammond, whilst third spot was secured by Garry Davies (83-14-69). Ray Standring (79-9-70) trailed home in fourth place in contrast to his Hill Valley successes.Tunstall also scooped the 2s pot with his birdie on the 18^th

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Crackerjack Ray scores a full house!

Ray Standring made a clean sweep of the prizes when he led the field throughout the first two days of Mytton Fold Seniors’ competitions at Hill Valley in Shropshire. Not only did Ray win the two-day Autumn Shield, but also the Frank Hargreaves Memorial Trophy, nearest- the-pin on Day Two and heading the team events.

The 32-strong Mytton Fold contingent enjoyed 3 great days playing Hill Valley’s Emerald Course (twice) and moving to the shorter Sapphire course on the final day.Runner-up on the first day was Tony Wilson, 2 points shy of Standring. President David Hargreaves took Day One’s nearest the pin. Teams were selected by secret draw, but Standring’s excellent scores meant that his partners Kevin Shanley, Roland Hailwood and Bernard White on Day One, together with Jim Bridge, Donald Simpson and Dave Pennington on Day Two, all had great starts. Friday saw the first running of the Andy Capp Handicap, when playing performances on the previous two days created new handicaps for this one event. It was no surprise that Standring had to play off scratch!  Despite a reduction of 10 shots, Garry Davies became the competition’s first winner.

The ladies of Mytton Fold played their end of season get-together in typical autumnal weather with a fine mist descending on the course soon after the start of the nine-hole event. With enthusiasm undampened by the weather, Pauline White took overall honours with an excellent 21 points, two clear of runner-up Roxanna Clarke, with the final podium position secured by Linda Clegg with 17 points.

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Let Battle Commence!

Mytton Fold Golf Club’s President, David Hargreaves came out on top in the club’s President v. Captain competition, with his team beating that of Club Captain Ian Thomson by 22 points in a thrilling competition where the lead seesawed backwards and forwards as scores came in throughout the afternoon.

Each team leader had selected their teams which included double-point jokers, revealed only when all results were in, and the President gratefully received a crisp £20 note from a gracious, losing Captain.The individual competition was also a close run thing, with Chris Chadwick taking overall honours with 39 points, beating Denis Leaver following a card playoff. Chris Czyzyk took the final podium position just one point behind and beating fourth placed Ted Bamborough again on a card playoff.

Division One winner was Tony Wilson, with Jim Bridge taking Division Two. Pauline White headed the Ladies’ Section and Harry Crossley took the Juniors’ prize. The blustery, but mainly dry, weather made for challenging playing conditions and only three players shared the 2s prize fund, with Frank Eccles and Jim Hindle birdying the 1^st

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 Nick Nicks the Bill Almond Memorial Trophy

Nick Avino was the runaway winner of Mytton Fold’s Bill Almond Memorial Trophy with an excellent 43 points, four clear of runner-up Wayne Ivinson. John Welch took the third spot, Dave Bolton (38 points) Division One, and Gordon Lucas, also with 38 points, Division Two.

In the Ladies section, Roxana Clark headed the field with 44 points, beating Pauline Clark on a card playoff. Harry Crossley, with 31 points took the Junior Section and Captain Elect Frank Hindle secured the Senior’s prize.

The 2s sweep was shared between seven players, with Garry Davies, Frank Eccles, Peter Fox and Mark Green all birdieing the opening hole, whilst Peter Tuck and John Whittaker scooped their prizes on the 9th. It was left to Ray Standring to be the lone winner on the 18^thCaptain Elect Frank Hindle (85-13=72) set himself something of a benchmark for his upcoming year as Captain of Mytton Fold when he was crowned Champion of Champions on Sunday.

Philip Hammond (85-12=73) was just one stroke in arrears at the end of a hard-fought round with Wayne Ivinson (82-8=74) taking the final podium position with the lowest gross of the competition.John Berry (81-10=71) took the Duffer’s Cup with a flourish, firing the lowest gross of the day. John was six strokes clear of the opposition, with second-placed Mick Walsh (100-23=77) and Gordon Lucas (100-20=80) his nearest opposition.

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 Ladies Open & Monthly Medal Weekend

Saturday 12th September and Sunday 13th SeptemberGlorious weather greeted Mytton Fold Golf Club for their Ladies Open on Sunday.

In a high scoring competition, Jill Harris from Wilpshire teamed up with Mytton Fold’s Carole Maher and Allison Nuttall to take overall honours with an excellent 88 points.A second Mytton Fold/Wilpshire team of the home Lady Captain, Maureen Board, Jean Sanderson and Barbara Hindle took the runner-up slot some 14 points in arrears.

Mytton’s Pauline White teamed up with Barbara Newton (Wilpshire) and Barbara Waring (Darwen), taking the final podium position with 72 points.Even the nearest the pin competition was a shared affair, with Mytton Fold’s Jean Sanderson taking the prize on the 1^st

Don Mashiter (98-26=72) was the winner of the club’s Monthly Medal competition on a card playoff with Philip Hammond (84-12=72). John Parkinson (86-13=73) took third, again on a card playoff, just ahead of Neil Osliffe who shot the lowest gross score (81-8=73).

The USA came to Langho, when Mytton Fold held their Texas Scramble on Saturday. The calculators were out to settle the final scores when the team of Neil Osliffe, John Berry and David Clegg took overall honours with a score of 66-3.625=62.375.Runners-up Tony Wilson, Ray Standring and Kevin Shanley rued their bogey on the 14^thThree teams split the 2s prizes, with the trio of Chris Chadwick, Keith Gill and Gary Keogh together with Wayne Ivinson, John Welch and Stuart Netscher birdying the 1^st

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 Saturday 29th August In the club’s monthly Stableford Competition Wayne Ivinson took overall honours with 39 points, two clear of Chris Chadwick. John Berry secured third, a further point behind. David Clegg took the Division One winner’s prize with 35 points and Martin Holden Division Two with 36 points.

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Juniors to the fore!

Mytton Fold’s Juniors were the stars of the Club’s President’s Day, with winner Tom and cousin Luke Jarrold being split by a card playoff, both carding excellent scores of 42 points in this stableford competition. Close behind came Jordan Whalley, just three points in arrears. Junior Harry Crossley also took a share of the 2s prize fund, with a birdie on the first.

In the men’s section, Eddie Scott shot 42 points, four clear of runner-up Barry Hargreaves who had the audacity to beat Club President David Hargreaves into third spot on a card playoff.

 Mark Schofield (38 points) took Division One and John Walmsley, also on 38 points, headed Division Two

.Lady Captain Maureen Board took the Ladies section with an excellent 43 points with Linda Clegg four points behind in second place. Jean Sanderson took the final podium position with 35 points, just edging out Judith Kay (33 points) in fourth.

The 2s prize fund was split 5 ways between four players with Chris Chadwick taking a double helping with birdies on both the first and the ninth; junior Harry Crossley 1^st

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Roger Osliffe Memorial Trophy - Saturday 15th August 2009

Brother wins Memorial Trophy!! Mytton Fold’s golfers turned out in force for the Roger Osliffe Memorial Trophy. The board competition had an appropriate winner, when Roger’s brother, Neil, played an outstanding round of golf to come in as winner with a nett 6 under par 65 (74-9-65) one shot clear of Mark Schofield (80-14-66), with Tony Cross (82-15-67) taking third spot, 2 shots further back.In Division 1, Chris Chadwick (78-6-72) took the honours and Division 2 was headed by John Welch (95-24-71).

Jean Sanderson took the Ladies section with a 103-22-81 just one shot ahead of Lady Captain Maureen Board (106-24-82). Harry Crossley once again scooped the Junior Section with a 105-23-82. 

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Invitation Day - Sunday 16th August 2009

Mytton Fold are continuing to race through their busy summer golfing schedule with an Invitation Day and charity events.Sunday provided mixed, and often challenging, weather conditions for the club’s Invitation Day.

In the gentlemen’s section Paul Conchie with guest Lawrence Lynch took overall honours, courtesy of a card playoff, ahead of Dennis Leaver and G. Ellis, both pairings scoring 42 points. Chris Czyzyk and C. Byrne took third with 40 points ahead of Dave Clegg and Bob Scott.

In the Ladies Section, Jean Sanderson and guest Maggie Harvey from Whalley headed the field with 40 points, beating Lady Captain Maureen Board and Rishton’s Sue Tootell on a card playoff. Sue Hughes was also partnered by a Rishton member, Elsie Blackburn, to take third place. This pairing also took the spot prizes on the 1^st

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Hindles kindle the Fire!

Mixed weather greeted the members of Mytton Fold Golf Club for the second round of the Kevin Shanley Charity competition. This three-round competition supports Derian House and members turned out in large numbers to support this well known local charity.

Jim Hindle took the honours with an 82,13,69, some 4 shots off Captain Elect, and namesake, Frank Hindle (86,13,73). John Walmesley (94,21,73) lost out on the runners-up slot on a card playoff. Dave Holden, playing off 28, had a dream start with a par and a bogey to start his round; however the wheels came off on the fourth, where an 11 off the tee, and a resulting 16, made a severe dent to his round. Members have a further opportunity to secure the trophy when the third round is played on the 10^th

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International Pairs

First Stage win for Mytton Fold PairFollowing excellent work by the ground-staff and the recovery powers of the course Mytton Fold Golf Club held its qualifying round for the International Pairs Competition on Saturday 18^th.

In a keenly contested event the privilege of representing the club in the next round to International selection was won by Neil Osliffe and John Berry with a better ball total of 44 points. John Parkinson and Matt Day just missed out on selection by one point and suffered further disappointment when beaten into third place on a card play off to Tony Wilson and Garry Davies who took second place with a better back nine in their total of 43 points. The pairings of Peter Kiddie and Tony Cross along with Steve Brooks and Phil Clegg scored a two on the 1^st

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Good Day for Mytton’s Bakers Dozen

With forecast deteriorating weather proving unfounded and benign conditions existing throughout the day 13 players scored better than par in Mytton Fold’s Cavalier Putter medal competition held on Saturday 11^thMytton Fold Golf Club held its 36 hole gross Club Championship over the weekend of 4/5^th

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Frank Hargreaves Memorial Trophy

Tough fight for Frank Hargreaves Memorial Trophy.On what would have been his 70^th. With high scores abounding, it was left to the organisers to work their way through the numerous card playoffs before the results became clear. Lilian Hargreaves presented the awards, with Gary Keogh taking his first major win with 40 points.With the same score, Ted Bamborough won the Senior’s trophy. Second overall was secured by Captain Ian Thomson with Steve Brooks taking third, both with 40 points.

Not to be outdone by the men, Lady Captain Maureen Board took the Ladies’ prize with 41 points beating Jean Sanderson into second place by just one point, with Sue Hughes taking third with 39 points.

 Division One was headed by Chris Chadwick (39 points) and Division Two by Nick Avino (39 points). Harry Crossley took the Junior’s section.

The Twos competition was again closely fought, the prize fund being divided seven ways. Scoring birdies on the First were Ian Thomson, John Parkinson and Paul Conchie. Mike Chatburn scored his two on the Ninth, and Sue Hughes, Chris Chadwick and Gordon Lucas ended their rounds with birdies on the final hole.

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