This weekend we are hosting the Cheshire Senor Ladies championships so why not come down and watch some great golf.
It’s been very busy so this is my first missive for a wee while so we have lots of results to catch up on plus news of an eagerly awaited Ping demo day and the Pro Am.
Ping Demo Day
For the first time in nearly two years, we have Ping coming to visit us. If you are interested in purchasing some new clubs, please book your comlimentary appointment. You can try the following clubs: putters, irons, wedges, fairways, drivers & hybrids / crossovers.
Ladies Competitions (Thu 30/4/26)
In the F9 stableford Marie Irwin won with 21 points and Trish Ashton was second, just one point adrift.
In the Coronation foursomes, Rowena Allen & Caroline Smith won with 39 points. Jo Egerton & Jane Wilkinson were second with 37 points.
Hale Pro Am 2026
We still have morning slots available for the Pro Am on Sat 11th July. The price is £255 for a team consisting of all HGC amateurs and £285 if one or more of the amateurs is not a HGC member.
It’s a great event open to ladies and gents. If you never played, you’re missing out on an excellent and unique day in our calendar.
Seniors Texas Scramble (Wed 29/4/26)
Well done to Ken Hamlett, David Cockbain & Robin Russel-Fisher for winning on countback with 23 points, The runners up were Chris Adams, Paul Allen & Bill Wrigley. One shot further back in third place were Ian Powell, David Cranmer & Roger Mattocks 22 points.
MCJL at Delamere Forest Gc (Sun 26/4/26)
The first Mid Cheshire Junior League event of the season took place last weekend. The league table after the event at Delamere is as follows:
Alsager 107 Points
Delamere 105 Points
Northenden 101 Points
Hale 100 Points
Lymm 99 Points
Bramhall 87 Points
And below are the individual scores for the top 13 places. The format is best 3 from 5 stableford scores to count. Well done to Hale’s best performer Matt McGrail with 35 points.
Junior Comp (Sat 25/4/26)
The winners of the step-a-side Texas Scramble with a gross 41 were Ollie Lynch, Tommy Conway-Bell & Henry Gibbs. The runners up were Cam Smurthwaite, Henry Sidwell & Haroun Hammad with a 42 gross.
Stableford (Sat 25/4/26)
The winner of Division 1 was Ben Fallows with 38 points. Rob Godall was second following a card play off. John Wright won Division 2 with 36 points and Chris Adams was the runner up with 34 points.
Adult Junior (Fri 24/4/26)
It was a great turn out on Friday night with 21 teams taking part in the sunshine. Thanks to all the players for making it happen and congrats to the winners, Cam Smurthwaite and Andy Veitch, who scored 22 points.
The next event is on Friday 22nd May with tee times from 1730. Please let me know asap if you’d like to play.
Ladies Max Medals (Thu 23/4/26)
In the 18 hole max medal, Mandy Gilbert won with a nett 71 and Louise Gerald was one shot back with her nett 72.
Wendy Jenkins won the 9 comp with a nett 35 and Karen Stockton was second with a nett 36.
Bell Cup Match (Mon 20/4/26)
Over to Sally Wright for her match report.
Sadly we lost 3-4 v Pleasington GC but there were lots of close matches & they were lovely ladies and very good golfers! Good effort by our competitive Hale team & hopefully next year will be our year
Captains Mixed Foursomes (Sat 18/4/26)
Well done to Dave Smith & Rowena Allen for winning with 37 points. Gentleman captain MIke Thompson & lady captain Helen Davies were second following the card play off.
Ladies Spring Meeting & Fashion Show (Thu 16/4/26)
Here’s Wendy Jenkins’ description of the day.
The Ladies Section had their Spring Meeting on Thursday 16th April. The weather held fair and a fun 9-hole team competition was followed by a delicious lunch. Pictured with Lady Captain are the winning Team who scored 41 points: Jennifer Bradley, Louise Gerald, Emma Daynes and Sue Fallows. In second place with 39 points were the team comprising Diana Hogben, Pam Dixon, Jane Nicholson and Kate Morris.
The lunch was followed by a fashion show and an opportunity to buy items from the new Glenmuir Ladies Collection. Lady Captain (pictured in the photo) was pleased that 15% of the sales on the day were to be donated to her charity, Moya Cole Hospice and thanked Richard Booth for this generous contribution. The lovely new collection is available to order through the Pro Shop.
Senior Summer Stableford 1 (Wed 15/4/26)
Barry Jefferies won with 20 points and Dave Smith was runner up with 19 points.