"THE HARRY BRINDLEY 1ST BIRTHDAY" CAPTAIN V VICE CAPTAIN MATCH
Last Saturday the above fixture took place with a special emphasis on the true meaning of golf membership at Leek Golf Club. Dave Gallimore (Club Captain) and Trevor Eccleston (Vice Captain) assembled two teams to provide a friendly 4BBB Challenge match where the result was to be of secondary importance. The objective for the Captain was to provide an enjoyable experience for all of the players to share and to take some time out to admire some of the traditions that LGC have to offer. "For me personally this is a special day because Trevor has supported the idea of playing a game of friendly golf with our friends whilst remembering some of the more important things that are going on around us. Over the last 12 months a good friend of ours and Past Captain Tony Brindley has had to endure the emotional difficulties associated with the poor health of his grandson Harry who in the first 12 months of his life has had to undergo a series of 5 lifesaving heart operations. These problems not only affected his son Richard and his wife Tracy but also Tony's wife Gerry. I also know that it is impossible for anyone to imagine how they would cope with the similar situation of the child if it was one of their own. So gentlemen, it is days like this where we gather and socialise with one another and we have the opportunity to continue to offer support to our fellow members who have needed it over the last 12 months. You may know others who have needed someone to talk to and have a chat with recently. You may know someone who was unable to play golf for whatever reason and just fancied a pot of tea and a tea cake. These days are precious and we will all look on them differently but for me I really value what the gentlemen members of LGC are able to offer each other off the golf course as well as on it. Thank you and I hope that we can meet regularly throughout the season during the Captain's Friendly Matches and maintain the traditional values LGC have to offer".
The match score was a win for the Captain's side by 5 matches to 3.
STAFFORDSHIRE SENIORS V CHESHIRE SENIORS
Last Tuesday LGC provided the County Seniors Team with 2 players for their match at Davenport Golf Club near Poynton in Cheshire. Club Captain Dave Gallimore was making his debut at this level whilst Ross Martin had played several times over the last 2 seasons. The morning followed a Greensome format which Ross Martin won comfortably but unfortunately Dave lost his match on the last green. The afternoon format changed to a 4BBB and the Staffordshire team was looking to gain an unlikely draw with just 2 matches left on the course. Dave and his partner (Martyn Pearce from Uttoxeter GC) were in pole position at 2 up with 4 holes to play but their opponents found birdies at the 16th from 25 feet and at the 18th from 30 feet to halve the match. "I felt as if I have been mugged" said the Club Captain. Ross was disappointed not to add to his tally of points but was satisfied with his personal performance on the day.
For those of you who are friends with the former Leek member and former British Amateur Champion Duncan Evans I just want to let you know that he is playing for Cheshire Seniors off a handicap of +2. Duncan won his morning match and halved in the afternoon and wishes to be remembered to you all.
Cheshire are one of the stronger County Teams and a 11-7 defeat was a very creditable performance considering Staffordshire were fielding 3 newcomers.
The next match will be on Friday at Wolstanton GC against Hereford and Worcester and it will be Dunc Stott's turn to make his first appearance for the Staffs Seniors. Dave and Ross have also been selected and I hope that you will join me in wishing them good luck.
1st TEAM MATCH V WOLSTANTON
On Saturday Leek Golf Club 1st Team played their first game of the season against a strong Wolstanton team. An excellent performance by an inexperienced Leek side produced a fine 7 - 5 win. The results were as follows:
Warren Alcock/Jim Willshaw - match won
Chris Flavell/Ross Martin - match won
Ross Salmon/Rob Furmston - match won
Mark Shea/Richard Cordon - match halved
Dennis Vincent/Dave Alcock - match lost
Luke Brass/Dan Bourne - match lost
This is my final match as team captain. I would like to thank everyone who has played for the 1st team over the past year. Greg Rogula has kindly offered to take over for the remainder of the season and I would like to thank him for stepping in at short notice.
Ross Salmon
NORTH STAFFS GOLF CAPTAINS ASSOCIATION (NSGCA)
Later this month Leek Golf Club is honoured to be hosting a meeting of the North Staffs Golf Captains Association (NSGCA).
Membership of the Association is open to past and current captains of all the clubs in the area. This year is a special one for Leek as Brian Baggaley has been elected captain of the Association.
At their spring meeting on May 21st members will be competing for the Captains Trophy with over a dozen local clubs being represented.
Mike Wootton, Hon Sec NSGCA
This is a picture of Greg and 1 of his groups of junior lessons that have got underway on Saturday mornings.
If you would like to get you child or grandchild involved please contact Greg or Jake. You will notice even the adults have enjoyed it as they also learned a few tips.
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Freddie, Oliver, Daisy, Tilly, Matilda, Riberta & Charlie
MAY MEDAL & VETERAN'S CUP
Sunday 4th May
1st Division
Andy Martin, Gross 74 Nett 68
2nd Division
Mick Barker, Gross 81 Nett 66
3rd Division
Clive Mellor, Gross 83 Nett 67
4th Division
Mick Jones, Gross 93 Nett 71
CENTENARY CUP
Note to all members, this year's centenary cup will be played in a different way. The tee times for the competition will run from 7.00am until 3.00pm every 8 minutes. This is just a trial run to try to and speed up the pace of play and allow more members to play in the competitions.
Friday 9th May - Ladies County Championship - Course Closed Until 2:30pm
Saturday 10th May - Ladies County Championship - Contact Pro-Shop for Tee Restrictions
- Leek 2nd Team V Brookfield - AWAY
Sunday 11th May - Ladies County Championship - Contact Pro-Shop for Tee Restrictions
Monday 12th May - Leek Seniors vs Trentham Park - AWAY
- Leek V Newcastle (Captain's Friendly) - 1:30pm
Tuesday 13th May - Ladies January Medal - 9:00-10:30am & 12:00-1:30pm
Wednesday 14th May - HOGGS Golf Society - 10:00-11:00am & 1:00-2:30pm
Thursday 15th May - Midweek Stableford - Ladies
- Midweek Medal - Men
Friday 16th May - Leek Seniors vs Trentham Park - 1st Tee 11:00-12:30pm & 16th Tee 11:00-11:30am
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