Bramall bags a major success

Pictured at the inaugural Junior Captain’s drive-in are, left to right: Club President Ken Willan, Captain John Truelove, Junior Captain Robert Calow and Lady Captain Lynn Truelove.

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OLDHAM’S first major of the season saw John Bramall claim victory in the Spring Bowl.

Bramall, a player eligible to compete in seniors’ events, triumphed after a round of 68-7-61.

Junior Matthew Radcliffe (78-15-63) was runner-up while third was John Wheaton (78-14-64) on the card from Rick Sweet (70-6-64), Paul Butler (69-5-64) and Norman Radcliffe jnr (68-4-68).

Winners of a four-ball betterball Stableford were Graham Pendleton and Lee Blainey (41pts) on the card from Rick Fallon and Paul Butler. Third were Sam Gilbey and Wheaton (40).

James Rowlands and Matthew Radcliffe scored 37 points in a four-ball betterball Stableford at Blackley to finish fourth in the Manchester Alliance pro-am.

CROMPTON AND ROYTON had a dramatic 4-3 victory at home to Chapel-en-le-Frith in the Archie Preston Mixed Foursomes with Peter Meggison and Zoe Styles the victors in the deciding match at the 19th.

The other victories were secured by Chris King and Ros Hedron (20th), Gary McHugh and Pauline Givvons (5 & 4), Jim Keogh and Karen Heywood (5 & 4).

The High Barn club also enjoyed a 3-2 home win against Hazel Grove in the third round of the Mail on Sunday Classic.

Andy Frizzell (7 & 6), David Brooks (6 & 5) and Kris Sutcliffe (21st) were the victors.

The juniors also triumphed, winning 6-1 at Dunscar in the BMW Junior Challenge through Jordan Flint (19th), Robert Calow (2 & 1), Brad Cannings (3 & 2), Jack Bottomley-Clift (4 & 3), Ryan O’Leary (5 & 4) and Jordan Abbott (5 & 4).

The junior captain’s drive in, a medal competition, was won by Matthew Barlow (98-36-62) from Lewis Wood (99-36-63).

David Holme claimed the first division honours in a medal with a round of 75-8-67.

Gary McHugh was runner-up (79-9-70) and Phil Delaney (78-7-71) third on the card from Jordan Flint (75-4-71).

In division two, Jack Bottomley-Clift (76-11-65) triumphed from Les Bithell (80-13-67) who edged out Steve Mills (80-13-67) on the card for second spot.

Andy Hirst (85-16-69) won division three, ahead of Brian Stanton (85-16-69) on a card play-off, followed by Dougie Kenyon (86-16-70) and David Lord (89-19-70).

Winners of a four-ball Stableford were Jim Keogh and Andy Parry (43pts) on the card from Peter Boggiano and Dave Whitworth.

Third were Cliff Woods and Les Bithell (42) while there were four pairings on 41.

The Ted Clinch Memorial Cup at BROOKDALE saw Brian Walker march off with the silverware after a round of 82-21-61.

He finished three shots clear of runner-up Jim Garside (77-13-64) while third was Gary Whitaker (78-12-66) on the card from Peter Cunningham (86-20-66).

Invitation Day saw Peter Parker and Fairhaven’s Dave Roberts head the field in the four-ball Stableford with 42 points.

Second were Werneth captain Dave Whaley and Saddleworth vice-captain Nigel Cooper who scored 41 while third were P McNamee and Les Corner (Brookdale) with 40.

Fourth place with 39 were Lee Longdin (Brookdale) and Mick Cook (Teesside).

Brookdale defeated neighbours Saddleworth 5-2 at home in the preliminary round of the Archie Preston Mixed Foursomes.

Their winning pairs were Lewis Marland and Iona Clarke, Jonathan Spicer and Barbara Olivier, Paul Cain and Margaret Coleman, Gary and Sue Whitaker, Gary Smith and Diane Williams.

SADDLEWORTH’S David Fox (75-12-63) had a three shot margin of victory in a PGA medal. Runner-up was Stephen Pullen (72-6-66) while third place went to Bernard Andrew (80-13-67).

Winners of a four-ball Stableford were Nick Marner and Mick Heap (45pts) from Gavin Renton and Tim Edwards (43) who were second on the card from Nick Kerrin and Mick Harrington.

STAMFORD’S medal produced a win for Keith Coxon who had a round of 74-9-65. Second was Paul Sandiford (84-18-66) on the card from Dave Brownhill.




Werneth suffer Alliance setbacks



WERNETH have crashed out of all four Manchester Alliance knockouts before the end of April.



They have bowed out of the Dunham Forest Trophy and Archie Preston Mixed Foursomes and BMW Junior Challenge in the last week to add to their exit from the Manchester Alliance Foursomes.

The Dunham defeat was at Wychwood Park where they lost 4-3 in the preliminary round despite victories for Mark Abbott (4 & 3), Paul Rowbotham (2 & 1) and James Buckley (3 & 2).

The 5-2 loss in the preliminary stage of the Mixed Foursomes came at home to Blackley with John Yemm and Sheila Waterhouse (5 & 4), Danny Wilkinson and Heather Jeffries (4 & 3) the two victorious pairings.

And only Adam Rowbotham could gain a half in the 6.5-0.5 defeat at Romiley.

Peter Barrington headed the field in a singles Stableford scoring 44 points. Runner-up was Duncan Hough (41) on the card from Ron Hallett.




WOMEN’S SECTION



PAM TAYLOR and Pauline Richardson will represent SADDLEWORTH in the Scott Leggatt Foursomes after triumphing in the club qualifier.



They had a return of 105-30-75 to edge out runners-up Lilian Howarth and Sheila Cooper whose return was 102-26.5-75.5.

Sue Whitaker headed the entry in a medal competition at BROOKDALE with a return of 89-20-69.

But there was a scramble for second spot involving three players who were separated on the card.

Norma High (92-22-70) emerged the victor from Jean Clarke (89-19-70) and Marie Greaves (90-20-70).

Brenda Martin amassed 34 points to take top spot in a two-ball Stableford at WERNETH.

Pat Grant scored 32 points to take the first division sweep from Jane Fletcher and Marilyn Griffin (both 29).




JUNIOR DRIVE-IN



ROBERT CALOW had the honour of driving in the new season on behalf of Crompton and Royton’s thriving junior section.



There were many supporters on the first tee watching Robert drive in and the winner of the opening competition was Matthew Barlow (98-36-62) from Lewis Wood (99-36-63).

Both boys are fairly recent members so they have got off to a flying start, reducing their handicaps by several shots.