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Hancock Trophy at Davyhulme Park GC

Clean sweep for Castle Hawk at delightful Davyhulme


The Hancock Trophy for Mixed Pairs was a regular MDGA fixture at Sale Golf Club for many years and saw pro am and am am mixed pairs competing for the coveted trophy.

This year it was held at Davyhulme Park GC with help from their pro Martyn Hamer and only featured amateur pairings.

On a pleasant day of weather Davyhulme provided an immaculate and interesting course enjoyed by all of the players backed by good off course hospitality.

On the day it provided an unprecedented clean sweep for Castle Hawk GC who had all of the top three pairs.

Leading in for them were Lindsey Brassington and Nick Boyd with a great haul of 49 points.

It left them four points clear of Jeanette Venables and Kevin Glover who won a cpo from Rachel Clifford and Cameron Connolly.

The only other pair to make the leader board were home duo Janine Fox and Paul Barton with 43.

Nearest the pin was won by Anna Lomas of Ashton under Lyne GC.

Geoff Garnett

In Card Play Off Order.

Pos AM AM Pts
1 Lyndsey Brassington (Castle Hawk) & Nick Boyd (Castle Hawk) 49
2 Jeannette Venables (Castle Hawk) & Kev Glover (Castle Hawk) 45
3 Rachel Clifford (Castle Hawk) & Cameron Connolly (Castle Hawk) 45
4 Janine Fox (Davyhulme Park) & Paul Barton (Davyhulme Park) 43
5 Andrea Buckley (Rochdale) & Timothy Buckley (Rochdale) 42
6 Paula Swarsbrick (Castle Hawk) & Tim Rands (Castle Hawk) 42
7 Claire Moore (Castle Hawk) & Gary Watson (Castle Hawk) 41
8 Hilary Tarleton (Reddish Vale) & Neil Griffiths (Sale) 41
9 Justine Hadfield (Ashton under Lyne) & Lee Butterworth (Ashton under Lyne) 40
10 Jackie Lee (Marple) & Chris Lee (Mellor) 40
11 Karen Mason (Alsager) & David Mason (Alsager) 40
12 Cathy Hartland (Ringway) & Simon Hartland (Sale) 40
13 Lucy Bailey (Stamford) & Paul Barlow (Stamford) 39
14 Anna Lomas (Ashton under Lyne) & Andrew Lomas (Ashton under Lyne) 39
15 Cheryl Plant (Alsager) & Alan Griffiths (Alsager) 39
16 Jenny Page (Sale) & Martin Ash (Sale) 39
17 Sue Oldham (Blackley) & Craig Roberts (Blackley) 39
18 Olivia Brewster (Sale) & Martin Hannam (Sale) 38
19 Emma Keaney (Castle Hawk) & Rob Wood (Castle Hawk) 38
20 Janet Heywood (Manchester) & Steve Heywood (Manchester) 37
21 Sonia Smith (Rochdale) & Michael Jaggs (Rochdale) 37
22 Victoria Watson (Castle Hawk) & Nick Murray (Castle Hawk) 36
23 Tracey Ellery (Bolton Old Links) & Simon Ellery (Bolton Old Links) 35
24 Andrea Robinson (Blackburn) & Anthony Robinson (Hart Common) 35
25 Joanne Edwards (Ashton under Lyne) & Tony Edwards (Ashton under Lyne) 34
26 Carole Lomas (Castle Hawk) & Stewart Cane (Castle Hawk) 34
27 Kay Ralphson (Castle Hawk) & Andy Meadows (Castle Hawk) 34
28 Lynn Phillips (Hart Common) & Stephen Phillips (Chorley) 31
29 Julie Matthews (Sale) & Mobi Rawthore (Sale) 31
30 Judy Godley (Worsley) & Greg Norbury (Flixton) 30
31 Elaine Beswick (Hazel Grove) & Gordon Brady (Hazel Grove) 29
32 Jane Bird (Castle Hawk) & Tony Bird (Castle Hawk) NR
     
  Nearest the pin: Anna Lomas (Ashton under Lyne)  
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Great celebration for the MDGA Centenary

The Manchester and District Golf Alliance celebrated the start of its Centenary Year in style with a team competition, dining and entertainment at the fabulous venue of Marriott Worsley Park who provided an excellent and challenging course, top class hospitality and superb weather.

The MDGA is the biggest not-for-profit golf organisation of its kind with over 110 clubs within a 35-mile radius of Manchester Town Hall able to enjoy the competitions organised for them throughout the year.

There were 88 players in the team of four BB Stableford competition including plenty of local professionals also competing in an individual competition with the whole day supporting The Christie Hospital.

After the golf the players were able to relax in the excellent environment of Marriott Worsley Pak and enjoy a fine meal and entertainment from John Sutherland as well as enjoying a Heads and Tails competition as well as auctions and raffles to help raise the funds for The Christie who had their representative Jennifer Kent there throughout a very enjoyable Jennifer said: “We’re incredibly grateful to the Manchester and District Golf Alliance for its continued support and for choosing The Christie Charity as the beneficiary of its Centenary Charity Day. This event not only marks a milestone for the MDGA but also contributes significantly to the work that The Christie Charity does for cancer patients and their families. We hope everyone has a fantastic day of golfing and community spirit.”

At the centre of the day, which had taken many months of hard work to set up was Alliance President Ian Brooks backed by his hard working colleague Jim Cunliffe.
Ian said: “It was a great day and night and £2,210 was raised on the day for The Christie and hopefully hopefully more to come, it’s over a lot of hard work a big thanks to Jim as usual Ian Hales and especially the ladies Brenda and Sue grateful for the generosity from all who attended and huge thanks go to the main sponsors Jon Gallagher from Galvin Green and Mikhel Ruia Glenmuir, hole sponsors JJ Plunkett & Cowgill accountants, raffle donations from many pros plus Bob Bardsley Footjoy, Neil Self Northern Golf plus many individuals too many to mention.

In the team competition it was close with Dave Green’s Dukinfield team winning with 86, one more than Chris Bibby’s (Haydock PArk and Worsley Marriott) team and Andy Palmer’s (Chorley) and Stamford) team with John Plunkett’s (Ellesmere) team next in on 84.

The top pro’s individual’s prize was shared by Andy Palmer and Ian Ridgway (Disley) on 40 ahead of Craig Corrigan (Chilli Dip) 38 and Chris Bibby and Dave Smith (Worsley GC) both 37.

Geoff Garnett

CENTENARY CHARITY DAY RESULTS

In Card Play Off Order.

Pos Team Pts Pos Pro Individual Pts
1 The Dave Green (Dukinfield) Team 86   1= Andy Palmer(Chorley) 40
2 The Chris Bibby (Lowes Park) Team 85     Ian Ridgway (Disley) 40
3 The Andy Palmer (Chorley) Team 85   3 Craig Corrigan (Chilli Dip) 38
4 The John Plunkett (Ellesmere) Team 84   4= Chris Bibby (Lowes Park) 37
5 The Tony Cuppello (North Manchester) Team 83     Dave Smith (Worsley) 37
6 The Kris Andrews (Ashton on Mersey) Team 83   6 James Murphy (Northenden) 36
7 The Ian Ridgway (Disley) Team 82   7 Andy Earlam (Saddleworth) 35
8 The Dave Smith (Worsley) Team 82   8= Dave Green (Dukinfield) 34
9 The Paul Bartle (Regent Park) Team 80     Scott Jackson (Disley) 34
10 The Steve Hindle (Marriott Worsley Park) Team 80     Alan Crompton (Haigh Hall) 34
11 The Mike Bardi (Rochdale) Team 80   11 Mike Bardi (Rochdale) 33
12 The Graham Frees (Regent Park) Team 80   12 Tom Clancy (Cheadle) 32
13 The Alan Crompton (Haigh Hall) Team 79   13= Kris Andrews (Ashton on Mersey) 31
14 The Andy Earlam (Saddleworth) Team 77     Mark Hancock (Stand) 31
15 The Craig Corrigan (Chilli Dip) Team 76   15 Gary Brown (Mellor & Townscliffe) 30
16 The Tom Clancy (Cheadle) Team 75   16 Mark Smith (Stamford) 28
17 The Scott Jackson (Disley) Team 75        
18 The Gary Brown (Mellor & Townscliffe) Team 73        
19 The Mike Bentley (Werneth) Team 70        
20 The Dave Sweeney (Dunscar) Team 69        
21 The Mark Hancock (Stand) Team 67        
22 The Mark Smith (Stamford) Team 0        
             
  Nearest the pin Hole 4: Steve Foster (Dunscar)          
  Pro nearest the pin Hole 7: Mike Bardi (Rochdale)          
  Amateur nearest the pin Hole 7: Matthew Lukeman (Ashton on Mersey)          
  Nearest the pin Hole 9: Dave Smith (Worsley)          
  Nearest the pin Hole 11: James Murphy (Northenden)          
  Nearest the pin Hole 14: Andy Palmer (Chorley)          
  Pro Longest Drive: Tom Clancy (Cheadle)          
  Amateur Longest Drive: Danny Simpson (Rochdale)          
Manchester and District Golf Alliance
"Friendship Through Golf"

Welcome to The Manchester & District Golf Alliance

The Manchester and District Golf Alliance is the largest of its kind in the country consisting of over a 100 golf clubs from the Manchester area.

It was formed in 1924, with two main aims. Firstly, to provide additional income throughout the winter months for Professional golfers, but primarily to forge 'Friendship Through Golf'. Our motto "Friendship Through Golf" forms the basis of everything that we do.

We are a non profit making organisation with all our revenue being returned to golfers as prizes. Whilst providing an income for professional golfers MDGA has expanded over the years to include amateur golfers and inter club knockout competitions. The Dunham Forest Trophy is our most prestigious event, however the competitions also include The City Glass Mens Foursomes, The Archie Preston Mixed Knockout, Seniors Team Knockout and The BMW Junior Team Knockout..

Any member of a golf club that is affiliated to the Manchester & District Golf Alliance is eligible to play in the weekly MDGA competitions which take place each Wednesday from September to December and February to May.

The Wednesday competition is in fact three competitions in one. There is an individual competition for the professionals as well as a pro/am and an am/am competition. We also have a number of 4 man team competitions.

The events are held on a different course each week and are open to any member from the affiliated clubs. Check out the fixture list on the Winter Series tab to view the fixtures and also to book on-line. If preferred, bookings can also be made by contacting the Secretary at mdgainfo@yahoo.com.

2024/25 Officials and contact details.

President : Ian Brooks (Bolton Old Links GC)
Captain: Grant Hamerton (Pike Fold GC)
Secretary: Ian Hales
Mobile : 07980 449614
Email : mdgainfo@yahoo.co.uk