Back in the swing – and Hunting down Southport

again,” added Hunt.

“I suppose there were times, when I couldn’t even lift the TV remote, that you wonder whether you are going to make it back – but to be honest, that was not an option for me!

“Now I am looking forward to getting back out on the golf course and enjoying every minute of it.”

Lancashire county captain Paul Williams is delighted to welcome Michael back into the fold.

He said: “Michael has strong characteristics which came through during his recovery time. He always delivers positive energy to the team and it is great to see him back playing and playing well.”

REST OF LANCASHIRE: Henry Tomlinson (Royal Lytham), John Carroll (Huyton and Prescot), Ian Kenwright (Haydock Park), Michael Hunt (Pleasington), Thomas Winn (Morecambe), Reece Cranfield (Wigan), Luke Kelly (Ashton Under Lyne), Sean Doherty (Rossendale), Ciaran Doherty (Bury), Joe Brice (Manchester), Paul McFerran (Warrington), Curtis Clarkin (Nelson)

SDGA: Richie Blundell (Hillside), Sean Towndrow (S&A), Chris Reid (Southport Old Links), Andrew Molloy (Hillside), Anthony Stirling (Formby), Mark Duncalf (Formby), Geoff Harris (Formby), Jack Shelley (Formby), Bryan Hughes (Hesketh), Greg Holmes (Royal Birkdale), Greg McIlroy (S&A), Joe Banks (West Lancashire)

FORTHCOMING FIXTURES: April 8 Rest of Lancashire v Bolton Golf Association (West Houghton GC); April 11-13 Four Counties Junior Tournament (Shifnal GC); April 16 Lancashire Select v Cumbria Select (Furness GC); May 10 Collinge Trophy (Wilpshire GC); May 11 Lancashire Seniors v Shropshire and Herefordshire Seniors (Whitefield GC)