Something fishy in Rod’s Dream Team
MACCLESFIELD Golf Club’s new officers drove off in style in front of an enthusiastic group of members and leading them into action was the new Captain Rod Price who described his fellow officers as his ‘ Dream Team’.
Rod, who has been a very active and enthusiastic member of his club for 11 years is joined in office by President Neil Mutter, who has been his best mate for many years, Lady Captain Myra Clark, a true club icon and season-ticket holder at Macclesfield Town and Luke Stevens the talented Junior Captain.
After being driven to the club is style by ‘Parker’ AKA Peter Lloyd Rod was given a guard of honour to the first tee who were dressed to remind him that he once owned a fish and chip shop in Sandbach for 30 years.
All went well at the drive-in giving Rod times to reflect on his time at his beloved club and how he sees an exciting year ahead in his role as Captain.
Rod said: “My best handicap was 12, now 18 and my favourite other course is Dunskey at Portpatrick in Scotland.
“The seventh hole at Macc is by far my favourite as on a clear day you have fantastic views of seven shires.
“I normally play two to three times a week although my wife would tell you that it is more- my record is 18 days on the trot!
“My own personal golfing highlight is a hole-inone on the seventh hole at Astbury GC.
“As well as golf I also enjoy snooker and foot- ball as well as golf and the only team I support is Manchester United.
“My chosen players to join me in a four ball would be Neil Mutter, my best mate and President, George Best who is my footballing hero and John F Kennedy as I’d just love to speak with him.
“My chosen charities are Arthritis Research and projects at the golf club.
“Macclesfield is a fantastic challenging club and the home of Jamie Donaldson European Tour player and Ryder Cup star.
“The club has great membership opportunities along with excellent facilities that are available for both members and private functions”
Plenty of Stableford action at Avro with Peter Walker ruling the roost in a midweek Stableford with 40 points from Ken Morrison 39 and Graham Turnock 36.
Peter Hale led in the second one with a hefty 39 points from Frank Mills 37 and Tony Mullin 36.
It was tight at Mottram Hall in a singles medal with three players locked on 72
Winning the countback was Laurence Dews from James Bennett and Dave Roberts and just a shot off the pace were Martin Firth and Peter Smith.
A Thursday Stableford at Shrigley Hall was won by Will Osbaldeston with a fine haul of 39 points taking him home from Martin Hill 38 and Edwin Green 37.
The fourth Winter League Stableford at Shrigley was won by Mark Brierley with 42 points from Joe Cassidy 40 and Martin Jackson and Eamon McGeady, both 38.
The latest round of the Mens Winter League at Styal had Roger McCabe on top with 41 points from David Greenwood 40 and Clive Senior and Mel Mason, both 37.
In the Friday 9-hole Frolics at Styal Nigel Hands led in with 18 points from Ray Auton 17 and Frank Wilson 15.
In a Saturday Stableford at Styal the ever-unlucky Harr Reid shrugged off his shackles to top division one with 40 points well clear of Chris Hart 37 and Brian Appleby, Andy Sharrocks, Matthew Sutcliffe and Hilton Alexander, all 36.
James Lowe was unstoppable in division two with a huge haul of 46 points seeing him romp home from Keith Dawson 41, Andrew Murray 37 and Ian Barber and Kevin Bocquet, both 36.
Helen Billington was an equally emphatic winner in the Styal Ladies Winter League with 24 points from Enid Laverty 19 and Mel Hill 17.
Alderley Edge Captain Peter Wood was in charge of a Stableford notching 20 points in dire conditions, one more than Drew Sutton.
Pete and Edge pro Charles le Sueur were involved in a top Winter League tussle with joint leaders Craig Aston and Simon Edbury and thanks to the superb form of the Captain they cruised to a big 7/6 win.
This puts them level on points with Brian Foden and Rick Ford with teams Davies/Featherstone and Olsen/Johnstone three points behind with a game in hand.