Counties clash at Macc golf course
GOLF BY GEOFF GARNET
MACCLESFIELD Golf Club were great hosts, providing a challenging course with great views across several counties, for the match between Cheshire U14 and U16 boys against their Derbyshire counterparts.
The morning 10-hole foursomes saw the visitors gain a 3-1 lead that proved to vital to the final result with Cheshire’s point secured by Oliver Pierce (Didsbury) and Alex Lamb (Marple).
It was all to play for in the eight singles matches and Derbyshire extended their lead with a win and a half in the opening two games.
But Cheshire showed their fighting spirit as wins for Sam Hall (Styal) and Bradley Snape (Romiley) got them back in contention backed by a half for Ben Currie (Withington).
Derbyshire regained their two-point lead leaving the outcome on the final two matches and Oli- ver Johnson (Delamere Forest) reduced the arrears and Cameron Walker (Caldy was one up going into final hole but was unable to prevent Derbyshire getting a half to secure victory by 6.55.5. The other two halved matches had also seen Cheshire go into the final hole one up but were unable to convert the advantage and prevent Derbyshire turning the tables in a great contest.
Dave Young won coveted Hovis Cup at Macclesfield with a nett 67 off a handicap of 16.
The runner up was Nigel Heathcote with a nett 68 off a handicap of 19, and Chris Massey took best gross with 74.
Macclesfield’s Lady Captain Margaret Milligan was in total charge in the Macmillan Spoons competition as she led in with a fantastic haul of 40 points.
It left her three points clear of Maureen Routley, who won a cpo from Gill Evans.
Alderley Edge’s men were in good form in a monthly medal as Jan Cichocki topped division one with 63 ahead of Mark Walker 65 and Steven Yakub and Nigel Featherstone, both 67.
In division two Peter Burns posted 66 one less than Andrew Boyle. A BB Stableford for Edge’s ladies was won at a canter by A Roberts and J Pratt with 40 points, four more than H Williams and S Freeman.
The President’s day to the ladies at Davenport had division one led in with a stunning 64 from Aileen Lim ahead of Pat Brodie 66 and Pauline Hall 67 and Gwyneth Fielding and Christine Thwaites, both 68.
The subsidiary 9-hole Stableford saw Judith Parry win a cpo on 16 points from Christine Deacon.
The club championship at Mottram Hall was played over two rounds and the early pace was set by Jack Hanson, Lewis Battersby and Sam Stapleton with 60.
In round two it was also close as Brendan Poynts and Dom Hadfield both posted 68. The overall winner and the club champion was Dom Hadfield with a two- round aggregate of 140 taking him clear of George Swann 142 and Jack Hanson 143.
The Grandfather’s Stableford at Prestbury was won by Conrad O’Neill with 39 points from James Davidson 38 and John Ogden 37.
Prestbury ladies played a Stableford as a qualifier for the MDLGA Bunty Booth competition and Sheila Bowie will represent the club in 2019 with a winning score of 38 points after a cpo with Alex Forbes.
Shrigley Hall staged a Stableford supporting Help the Heroes and in a tight finish Edwin Green won a cpo on 35 points from club legend Alan Pengelly and Roger White.
Styal seniors played for the Memorial Trophy and in a close finish Alan Burns won a cpo on 67 from Howard Dickson just shot clear of David Wrigley and Ted Marsden. It also needed a cpo on 40 points in a Styal Wednesday Stableford to see
Khalil Musa on top from John McBryer and Ken Mayoh. The latest round of the Styal Ladies Summer Cup was led in by Gayle Blackburn with 21 points, two more than Hilary Boyce.
The battle for the Manchester Alliance Inter Club team KO competitions is getting near to the final stages
In the Archie Preston Mixed Foursomes the holders Shaw Hill will host the final and they are still firmly in the mix to defend their title and they face a tough trip to Bolton Old Links as they look to make the quarter finals.
The rest of the draw involving our local teams is – Bramhall v Macclesfield, The Seniors Matchplay the holders Ashtonunder-Lyne are out after a 4-1 defeat at Didsbury who now have a home tie with Davyhulme Park.
Also looking to make finals day at Manchester GC are – Styal v Denton, Lymm v Macclesfield
It’s down to the quarterfinals in the Williams BMW Junior Challenge with the draw being – Manchester v Fairfield, Bramall Park v Davyhulme Park, Rossendale v Dunscar and Disley v Crewe or Houghwood.
BOXING BY SHELDAN KEAY
MACCLESFIELD Boys Boxing Club have been celebrating after another fantastic season for the team when they had their annual trip to Blackpool.
After a year which saw the team produce regional champions, along with having several boxers from the club compete at international level, the club headed off to Blackpool for a morning sparring session with Kingscoate ABC at the old mill gym in the centre of Blackpool.
After two hours of sparing with some quality boxing and hard work on the bags and pads, Macc thanked the club for accommodating them after a brilliant time, and then headed off to the Sandcastle Water Park on the front for two hours of fun for the young boxers on the slides and wave pool, along with two hours of relaxation for the coaches in the spa area.
All of the kids had a great time but before they knew it, it was time to leave for some food, with the club having fish and chips on the sea front while dodging the seagulls as the younger kids dipped their toes in the sea.
Everyone had a fantastic day as it was all paid for by the club, which would not be possible without the support from the sponsors that give donations to the club.
The club would like to give a big thank you to those sponsors: Beargrills Cafe, Round Table, LDF Plastering, Paul Dean Stonemason, Sandstone, Paul Smith Mulberry Bush, Pete Jackson Tone Zone, Spitfire Doors, J Tape, The Flag Coare Street and Leoni Wiring.