Marathon round was worth the tough toil
HEATON Moor Golf Club Captain Terry McHale enjoyed and endured playing a marathon of 72 holes of golf in one day at his club.
His aim was to raise £1,000 for his chosen charity of Prostate Cancer UK and he received great support from friends, family and club members to go well past his target and is expecting to raise over £1,500.
Terry said: “The day went very well with a timetable to work to which kept us from resting too long and seizing up.
“We started at 6.30am with 2 x 2balls, myself and fellow member Noel Holohan followed by Alex Kennedy (Son-in-Law to be), with his friend Joe Orton. They were also supporting PCUK.
“The club kitchen were kind enough to open early at 9.45 to provide breakfast
“At second tee time of 10.10, Noel was relieved by Alan Worswick (who stayed for the next three rounds) and Ken Lappin who stayed for one round, then at 6pm I was joined by Vice Captain Ahmed Gada for 9 holes despite him playing 18 holes earlier in the day.
“I was also joined by a long standing friend of mine, Jem Kime whose humour and hipflask got us through to the finish line at 9.30 in fast fading light.
“Many thanks to Peter Willoughby for keeping the bar open, collecting cash and getting sponsorship forms completed.
“I must thank AnneMarie and Helen for their help with social media promotion which helped enormously.
“For the statisticianswe covered 23.3 miles or 43,389 steps. We played from the white tees and the average round time was three hours 15 minutes. We didn’t hang about!
“With support and encouragement from fellow members, help from bar staff and kitchen and my wife who collected money, charged batteries and fed and watered in the evening, the day turned into great fun and very rewarding for this very worthwhile cause.”
People wishing to support Terry can do so online to www.jusgving. com/fundraising/TerryMcHale.
The fifth Captain’s qualifier at Heaton Moor was won by Edward Smith with a neat 63 from club star Steve Prinn 65 and Simon Loydall who led in five players on 67.
A Junior 9-hole Stableford at Moor was won with a fine 22-pointer by James Marsh from Alf Gittins 15 and Amelia Hussey and Jack Benson, both 14.
Moor’s ladies played for the Mauldeth Medal and it needed a cpo on 64 to see Suzanne Sutherland first past the post from Jacqueline Hall.
Cheadle ladies played their Ping BB qualifier and S Shaw and J Warren led in with 45 points closely followed by Sue Barker and B Louca-Bruce and Bev VanRoss and H Elliott, both 44.
Cheadle’s men were in medal mode and in division one Bill Venables won a cpo on 62 from Mark Gregory, one less than Richard Battye and Andrew Burns.
In division two it was also close as John Hornbuckle won a cpo on 61 from Mark Salt.
Captain’s Day at Disley was a real thriller with John Potter winning a cpo on 67 from Jim Bull, one more than Noel Fitzpatrick and Dave Woodhead.
Disley juniors played for the coveted Leadetter Trophy and it was won by Samuel Elliott with 35 points, one more than Alexander Henderson.
A ladies Stableford at Disley was won by Denise Seddon with 36 points from Jean Blackie 35 and Debbie Eyre and Ann McCormick, both 34.
Angela Griffiths led in a ladies Stableford at Gatley with 30 points from Marie Gordon 27.
Gatley’s men were in Stableford action with David Woodworth on top with 39 points, one more than Dave Smith.
Mellor and Townscliffe’s men enjoyed a BB Stableford for Vice Captain Paul Butler’s Day (Paul pictured) and none more than Anthony Wicks and Nicholas Appleton who posted an impressive 52 points to lead in from Danny Jameson and Darren Lytham 50 and Peter Wilkinson and David Jones 49.
The day also raised £160 for the Macmillan Cancer Fund.
A midweek Stableford at New Mills needed a cpo on 42 points to see Ben Higginbottom win from Jack Marshall, just one clear of Aran Brooks.
Gavin Shields was out on his own in a Sunday Stableford at New Mills with 40 points from Ben Higginbottom 37 and John Leigh 36.
New Mills ladies played for the Warren Cup and Brenda Grimshaw was the proud winner after winning a cpo on 39 points with Nicola Hamilton, one more than Jackie Piper.
The 9-hole winner was Jane Gee after a cpo on 16 with Angela Adamson.
The fourth round of the Handicap Cup at Romiley was won by Andrew Walton with 65 from Ian Fielden 67 and Malcolm Oliver who led in four players on 68.
The June medal at Romiley was won by Dave Hirst after a cpo on 64 with Neil McRoberts with Peter Armstrong next in with 66.
Romiley ladies were in medal mode and Rebecca Byle was out on her own with 65 from Lady Captain Lynn Nuttall 68 and Rachel Broster 69.
The Seniors Cup at Avro was won by Bob Holt 69, two less than Royce Lowis and John Isherwood.
Medal action at Avro saw Peter Roles top division one with 67 from Mark Durkin 71 and in division two Chris Robinson posted 65, one less than John Isherwood.
The popular Manchester Alliance Inter Club Knock Outs have again attracted a huge entry from their 110 member clubs and the draws for their Archie Preston Mixed Foursomes, Seniors and Juniors competitions third rounds have now been made.
In the Archie Preston Mixed Foursomes the holders Alsager will host the final and they face a tough trip to Chorley in round three.
The draw involving our local clubs includes: Disley v Crompton and Royton, Mellor and Townscliffe v Dukinfield, Chapel v Davenport. Chorlton v Houldsworth.
The Seniors KO has seen the holders Chorlton knocked out and again the final will be hosted at Manchester GC and the draw involving our local clubs is: Denton v Houldsworth, Disley v High Legh Park.
In the Williams BMW Junior Knock Out the teams are looking to make finals day at the traditional venue of Lowes Park.
THE DRAW FOR ROUND THREE IS: Hazel Grove v Reddish Vale, Crewe v Knutsford, Denton v Rossendale, Dunham Forest v Bramall Park, Sale v Warrington, Hart Common v Pleasington, Haydock Park v Brookdale, Crompton and Royton v Leyland.