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Dave keeps up his hot form on a day of wet drama

Sponsored by Neil McGuinness ‘First Leads’


The return of MDGA President Ian Brooks from his sunshine holiday in Tenerife brought a grim day of weather plagued by plenty of rain to High Legh Park.

Fortunately the excellent drainage of the course saw some good early scores posted.

Then the rainfall increased and flooded many greens making the competition scores over the first nine holes being the deciding factor on the day.

Dukinfield professional Dave ‘Boy’ Green has been in good form in recent weeks and his regular partner Paul Crisp (Ashton-on-Mersey) was full of admiration for Dave who played some of the best golf he had ever seen him play for a eight-under par score of 44 and Paul helped him to reach 47 in the pro am for a leading score.

But on completion of their round due to water flooding the greens it was decided to make the competition scores on the first nine holes count.

Fortunately and deservedly it did not affect the result as Dave was the top individual pro with 23 from Alistair Waddell (Chorlton) 22 and Jamie Howarth (Davenport) 21.

Dave made it a double as he and Paul Crisp (pictured) posted 26 to lead in from Jack Wiggans and Graham Moores (Chorley) who won a cpo on 23 from Josh Crumplin (Disley) and Luke Yardley (Stockport with Jamie Howarth and John Nightingale (Shaw Hill) also on 23.

The winners of the am am section in a close contest were John Kilner (Hart Common and Tom Baker Jnr (Hart Common) who won a cpo on 23 from playing partners Danny Beeley and Clint Davey (Ellesmere).

Next in were Alliance legend Chris Lee (Mellor) and Steve Heywood (Manchester) who won a cpo on 22 from sponsor Neil McGuinness and Willie Henderson (Disley).

The nearest the pin prize was won by Jack Wiggans and there was also thanks to Bramall Park pro Craig Daggitt for adding £200 to take the Alliance collection for The Christie Hospital past the £3,000 mark.

Alliance President Ian Brooks thanked all of the players and staff at High Legh Park for their patience and fortitude in some very difficult playing conditions.

Picture 1 - Pro Am winners Paul Crisp (Ashton on Mersey) and Dave Green (Dukinfield)
Picture 2 - Craig Corrigan, Ian Kirwan (Bramhall) and Alistair Waddell (Chorlton)
Picture 3 - Richard Booth (Hale)

Geoff Garnett

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