There were plenty of MDGA officials and players enjoying the 67th Annual Dinner of the Manchester Golf Captains which was once again held at the Worsley Marriott Hotel and Golf Resort on what was yet another splendid evening attended by 104 Members and Invited Guests. 

The Top Table Guests included the County Union Presidents of Derbyshire- Peter McGrath, Cheshire - Roy Claxton and Lancashire -Delia Naylor with After Dinner Speaker, Sir John Jones who not only is the current Captain of Worsley Golf Club but also a Motivational Speaker and Everton Supporter.

Also present were Presidents and Captains of Associated Captain Societies.

Worsley Marriott Hotel and Golf Resort once again provided excellent service with the catering being of a high standard which was very much appreciated by all those present.

After the meal the President of Lancashire, Delia Naylor was the first speaker who shared her life experiences with an assortment of amusing stories before Proposing a Toast to the Association.

The Captain Stephen Misell (Disley GC) responded to the Toast by thanking the President of Lancashire for her kind words then gave a resume of his year and related his own life stories and how he became involved in golf.

Stephen spoke of his time on the Manchester & District Executive and how he has enjoyed his Captaincy then thanked everybody for their support particularly Andrew Murray, Tony Draper and David Sanders for their organisation of the Annual Dinner.

He then announced the President, Captain and Vice Captain nominations for 2025 as being Tony Gregory, Peter Keown, and Keith Walmsley respectively.

Sir John Jones concluded the evening’s entertainment with an account of his time as a Headmaster in Liverpool and a wealth of amusing life stories which had everybody in tucks of laughter all of which were well received and sending everybody home very happy after yet another fabulous evening.

Geoff Garnett