Hello golfers,

  

Leek Golf Club Pro-Am

On Friday 1st July, Leek held its annual pro-am. Once again, the event was exceptionally well supported from both Members and Visitors alike. The field consisted of 43 teams which is the biggest pro-am field so far this year in the Midlands and will be one of the biggest of the whole year. 

Amateurs compete alongside a professional for the team prizes, while the Professionals battle it out for a prize fund of over £5,000. Once again, the course played tough and even with the receptive greens, the Professionals found scoring tough, especially in the afternoon when the wind picked up. The winning score of 69 (-1) was from James Whatley of Morley Hayes whose round consisted of 5 birdies, 2 bogeys and 1 double bogey which was good enough to claim the £750 1st prize. One of his birdies was significantly on the 18th Hole as he edged out Richard O'Hanlon (St Kew), Paul Streeter (Lincoln), Simon Lilly (Golfers Choice), Stuart Davis (Ormonde Fields) and Richard Smith (Trentham) who all finished in a tie for 2nd place, each winning £470.

       

When it comes to big events such as this, they wouldn't be possible without people giving up their time and effort to ensure the day is successful. A massive thank you has to go to our 3 main sponsors Quality Golf Destinations, Molson Coors and KMF. Also, thanks go to the 9 Hole Sponsors Logo Shack, Strata, Breeze House, Newbold Opticians, Service Metal (Midlands), ACL, Browns Waste Management & Hunters Estate Agents as without your support, the event would not be possible. Apart from the sponsors, we also had 28 teams entered consisting of members and visitors and you all contributed to making the Leek Pro-Am such a huge fixture on the Midlands PGA calendar.

Special thanks must also go to Dave & Jackie Gallimore who gave up their day to greet players on the 1st tee and take the sweep money. Also, thanks go to Clare Robinson and Carole Nixon who looked after every team half-way round at the millennium pavilion with food and drink.

The bar and kitchen staff once again worked tirelessly throughout the day from bacon baps at 7am, to evening meals at 9pm and drinks into the night. Thanks go to Chef John Challinor, kitchen staff; Bar Manager Peter Cordon and bar staff as without all of your hard work, the day would not run as smoothly as it does.

A special thank you must also go to John Turner and his green staff who worked exceptionally hard to present the course in magnificent condition in what can only be described as awful conditions in the lead up to the event.A special thank you must also go to John Turner and his green staff who worked exceptionally hard to present the course in magnificent condition in what can only be described as awful conditions in the lead up to the event.

After another successful year, we will shortly be confirming a date for the 2017 Pro-Am and would like to push on again from this year to make the event the biggest Pro-Am in the Midlands. If you are unsure whether you would enjoy it or not, I'm sure if you speak to anyone who has played in the event, they will tell you how they thoroughly enjoyed the day.

Results

Professionals:

1st James Whatley (Morley Hayes) 69 

Full Profession leaderboard can be found by clicking here.

Amateurs:

1st Josh Hammond, Mitchell Hammond, Alex Meskell-Skaag & April Varney 127 - Vega Wedge

2nd Malcom Cartwright, Neil Flynn, Phil Major & Daniel Wood 127 - Ping Traverse Cart Bag

3rd Dennis Vincent, Dave Fowler, Steve Matthews & Andrew Willey 127 - Galvin Green Bolt Windstopper 

4th Andy Leese, Darrell Sergeant, Derek Wood & James Whatley 128 - Titleist Lightweight Stand Bag 

5th Nick Wittich, Jeff Barratt, Mike McKie & James Austerberry 129 - Footjoy Contour Shoes 

6th Brian Tooth, Dave Alcock, Mick Austerberry & John-Paul Banbury 130 - Footjoy Canvas Holdall 

7th Andy Damjanovic, Mick Matthews, Andy Crook & Benjamin jones 130 - Galvin Green Mills Shirt


 

Club Championship & A.L Boulton Salver - Round 2

Due to the 2nd round of the Club Championship & A.L Boulton Salver being postponed last weekend, it will now take place alongside the July Medal & Divisional Cups on Sunday 24th July. Anybody who has qualified and hasn't yet requested a time for the July Medal & Divisional Cups please could you let Greg or Jake know in the pro-shop and they will include you on the start sheet that will be published on Monday. 

Unfortunately we are unable to run the 2nd round in score order due to time constraints. Qualifiers are invited to play in their normal groups but will be involved in all competitions that day.

48 Qualifiers

   

 

Pro's Sunday Comp - Sunday 3rd July

1st Place - Brian Tooth, Peter Palfreyman, Stewart Wardle, Mick Austerberry - 138 Points 

2nd Place - Nick Damjanovic, Mike Leese, Ian Pugh, Karl Blundred - 135 Points 




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