I can’t believe it’s June already, can you? It’s been a busy few weeks so I finally carved out some time to write the newsletter and give you a round up of what’s been happening. Enjoy the read!
HGC Pro Am
We still have two morning spaces left in the Pro Am which takes place on Sat 11th July. Please contact me to enter or to find out more.
MacMillan “Mighty HIkes” Walk on Sat 6/6/26
Well I was a bit creaky by the end but myself and 5 friends walked 25 miles on Saturday in aid of MacMillan. The route followed the spectacular Ullswater Way, starting from Dalemain Mansion near Penrith and encircling the iconic lake to showcase sweeping views and dramatic waterfalls. It was great fun and thankfully the weather was kind to us with minimal rain.
It’s not too late if you’d like to sponsor me for this very worth cause. Please click here to access the donation page. Thank you so much to everyone who has already parted with their hard earned money.
Medal 3 on Sat 6/6/26
Andrew Warnes recorded nett 69 to win division 1 and Brian Greenbank was the runner up with a nett 70. In division 2, Mike Kirchin shot a fine nett 65 to win beating Rob Manley by one stroke. Only one two was recorded over the two days so well done to Matthew Hodder for bagging that.
9 & 18 hole Max Score Medal (4/6/26)
Helen Williams won the 18 hole medal with a superb nett score of 66. Fiona Webster was the runner up with a nett 71.
In the 9 hole comp, Jean Green won with a nett 34 and Mary Cockbain was second with a nett 36.
Gents Captain’s Prize (30/5/26)
A great day was had by all and I imagine the captain Mike Thompson was exhausted by the end of it as he hosted from early morning tot he early evening. The winner was Anthony Morris with 36 points. Paul Gilbert was the runner also with 36 points but lost out on countback. John Webb was one shot back in third place.
David Rodwell won the Nearest the Pin on the 2nd /11th and the Nearest the Line winner on the 6th was Dave Smith. John Kennedy comfortably won the Nearest the Pin on the 13th by recording a hole In one! Hearty congrats go to John.
The captain’s unique prize was for the most improved player on the back 9 after a glass of Pimms. Al Kenney was just the man for this prize and was the winner with an 11 shot improvement on the second nine!!
B9 & 18 hole Stablefords (28/5/26)
Fiona Webster won the 18 hole stableford with a very good score of 40 points and Rachel McDowell was second with 37 points.
In the B9 stableford Caroline Massey won on countback with 20 points pushing Mary Cockbain into the runner’s up spot.
Welcome to Zoe and Martin
On the 28th May, there was a lovely evening to welcome our new stewards Zoe & Martin to the club. It was a big turn out and drinks and canapies were provided. The gents captain, lady captain and Zoe all said a few words.
Seniors Spring Stableford 2 (Wed 27/5/26)
Derek Marshall was the winner with a whopping 23 points. Second spot was shared between Ian Macklin & Roger Dawson-Smith with 20 points.
Frolic (25/5/26)
Gents captain Mike Thompson, Pam Dixon, Maty & David Cockbain were the winners with 42 points. The runners up were Pauline Keeling, Kathleen McNairney, Marie Irwin & Jean Green with 41 points. The format was a F9 4BBB waltz.
Medal 2 (23/5/26)
Division 1 was won by Chris Davies with a nett 69, The runner up was Danny Fox with a gross 74 / nett 70. In division 2, Paul Bramwell won with a nett 69 and Peter Wolfenden was second losing out on a card play off.
Adult Junior (Fri 22/5/26)
Well done to Ollie Grieves & John Book for winning with a great score of 24 points. Cam Smurthwaite leads the OoM. Finlay Stockton won the best newcomer award.
It was another great turn out with 15 pairs playing. Thank you for supporting the event.
The next event is on Fri 12th June 2026 with tee times from 1730. Please let me know asap if you’d like to play.
May Ashton (Thu 21/5/26)
Well done to Clare Withey for winning the May Ashton with a nett 71, Tracey Thompson was one of three players to score 72 but finished as the runner up following the card play off.
In the F9 Max Medal competition, Marie Irwin won with a nett 34 and Jane Perks was second just one shot back.
Race to Woohall Spa
Over to Sally Wright for her excellent write up on this event below
The Race to Woodhall Spa is an England Golf competition which identifies the top male, female and junior player from each club based on the lowest aggregate of their best four net score differentials from 18 hole WHS qualifying competitions over the year from January to December. The reports that are generated by England Golf are up on the boards in the clubhouse so you can see how you fared last year.
The winners in each category go on to a regional qualifier and then if successful will have the chance to compete in the finals at the home of England Golf – The National Golf Centre at Woodhall Spa between Tuesday 11th August and Wednesday 12th August.The finalists are treated to an overnight stay with dinner bed and breakfast and lunch on the competition day.
This year our winners are:
Junior: Jack Hickson
Ladies: Sally Blackburn
Men: Antony Morris (Antony actually came 2nd behind Jim Nicholson but Jim is sadly unavailable to compete in the regional qualifier.)
Sally and Antony are taking part in the regional qualifier at Eaglescliffe Golf Club in Northumberland on Sunday 5th July so we wish them the best of luck for that.
Jack is in his GCSE year and can’t travel too far with all his revision and exams going on. He is currently on the reserve list for the junior qualifier at Hazel Grove GC on 31st May so fingers crossed someone drops out and he gets the chance to compete.
Not many people were aware of this competition so this year we will post the report at the half way stage so you can see your progress and try and better your scores and boost your chance of representing Hale GC in 2027!
Ladies Exchange Day at Romiley (Thu 14/5/26)
Well played to the winners who were from left to right Sally Wright, Sally Blackburn, Kathleen McNairney and Sue Bryant. They loved the course & the club’s hospitality and clearly had a great day out!
