Last updated on 11th July 2010
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Steve McGlynn of Blackburn Wins the Pleasington Antlers
Steve McGlynn edged to a one shot victory in the Pleasington Antlers and crucial in the final reckoning was the tricky short 16th hole which he birdied twice.
The Blackburn scratch player opened up with 69 to lead by three at the half-way stage before signing off with 72, one-under-par all told, which was just enough to deny Ritchie Blundell.
But the Hillside man, with rounds of 73 and 69, moved into second place in the Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit, just 15 points behind long time leader James Robinson, from Southport & Ainsdale.
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Captian's Day Saturday 26th June 2010
Daniel Richmond won The Captain’s Day Competition after a 4 hole play-off with Chris Watkins. Both players had finished with Nett 68’s on a difficult day for scoring; only four players actually breaking 70 and CSS being 73. Congratulations go to Daniel on his first board prize in eight seasons at the club and commiserations to Chris who was probably not helped by a 3 hour wait before starting the play-off.
Michael Barratt showed a welcome return to form finishing 3rd after a 69 beating Craig Robinson on a card play-off and Andrew Westwell took the best gross with a 73.
Brogan Wins The Pleasington Putter
The Pleasington Putter a 36 hole scratch event for women golfers was held on Sunday 13th June at Pleasington golf club.
The competition was well supported with more than 50 competitors and once again the standard of entry was extremely high with 16 entrants with handicaps of one or better.
Those with early tee times had the better of the day with the weather worsening in the afternoon and most of the second rounds were played in heavy rain.
This year saw the competition played for the 29th time and produced the first ever winner from the home club.
Brogan Townend playing towards the end of the field and therefore suffering the worst of the conditions followed up her opening morning round of 70 (4 under par) with an afternoon round of 75 for a winning score of 145 (3 under par)
For the second year running Amy Boulden of Maesdu golf club had to be content with the runner-up spot with a score of 148
Jack Brooks makes it to the Brabazon
Jack Brooks has made it through the northern pre-qualifying event at Fixby (for the Brabazon Trophy) with a 72. The Brabazon will be held at Royal Liverpool on 24 - 27 June for those wishing to support Jack.
Jack will be playing with Matthew Hogg from Rushcliffe and Nuno Henriques from Portugal, at 10:38 on the 24th and 15:30 on the 25th.
Click here to keep up-to-date with his progress at englishgolfunion.org
Nikki Shines at the English Championships
Nikki Foster has qualified for the matchplay stages of the English Championship taking place in Kent.
She was the best score on Wednesday at 6 below CSS and 4th on Thursday at 1 below CSS, which will move her to a handicap of +3.
Her quarter-final opponent is Dorset’s Hayley Davis, after knocking out Curtis Cup player Holly Clyburn. Nikki said she just tried to hit fairways and greens and it worked.
It is straight knockout now, 2 rounds again on Friday with the final on Saturday. Good Luck Nikki!
Click here to keep up-to-date with her progress at englishwomensgolf.org.
Pleasington Progress in Mail on Sunday Competition
Pleasington beat Great Lever and Farnworth 4 - 1 to progress to the third round. Shaun McHugh (lost 1 down), Dan Richmond (won 2 and 1), Malcolm Richmond (won 5 and 4), Chris Brown (won 1up) and Andrew Westwell (won 4 and 3) made up the successful Pleasington team. Well done to the team and good luck for the next round.
A strong Pleasington team will be taking on Warrington (away) in the first round of the Dunham Forest Trophy on Sunday 21st March.
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Ladies Progress in the Mail on Sunday
The Pleasington Ladies’ Team beat Accrington 3 - 2 away on Saturday 13th February. Well done to Brogan Townend, Jeanette Williams, Penny Prest, Tracy Mendham and Catherine Roberts who all played in the winning team. The Men are due to play at Preston on Sunday 21st and we wish them luck.
Ged Completes 25 Years as PGC Pro
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Pleasington Under Snow on 18/12/09
Proposal for Club Officers
Ron Ashton has been nominated to be Captain Elect in 2010
Val Hyman - Lady Captain Elect in 2010
Judy Banister - Lady President in 2010
Keith Hornby - President from 2010
Chris Williams to be the new Pleasington Golf Club Secretary/Manager
The Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Chris Williams to the position of Secretary/Manager as the replacement to Mr Trevor Ashton who is retiring on 31st January 2010.
Chris, who has been a member of the Club since 1999, joining with a handicap of 2 from Accrington Golf Club. Over the last 10 years his handicap has floated between 2 and 3.
Chris has been a very active member on Council serving for 6 years, 4 of which he was Chairman of the Greens Committee.
Chris has come from a background of accountacy training through direct sales and sales management.
Chris will commence his duties at the Club on the 14th December, thus ensuring a smooth and relatively seamless transition from Trevor.
We all wish Chris a happy and successful career with us as Secretary/Manager of Pleasington for many years to come.
Nikki Gets England Call Up
Nikki Foster has been selected for the England Ladies Team to play in the Home Internationals in Scotland Click Here for all the details. This follows on from representing England in the Girls Home Internationals where she won all three singles matches.
Jack Brooks is White Hot!
Jack Brooks in in a hot streak of form. He followed up his victory in the Antlers by winning the Junior Scratch Medal, breaking the White course record with a sizzeling 62! This is also a new all-time low course record for both Amateur's and Pro's, well done Jack!
Jack's the Lad at Pleasington Antlers
Jack Brooks followed up his second place in the Prestbury Open two days earlier by winning the Pleasington Antlers to move seventh in the Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit after 12 events.
The 2007 Lancashire Boys’ champion made the most of home advantage with rounds of 69 and 72 for a one-under-par aggregate and a two stroke victory over Shaw Hill’s Tony Holt. Brooks posted a flawless morning card revealing birdies at the 14th and 17th and picked up three more shots in the afternoon but gave back four.
Fifth placed Mark Young, from Longridge, held on to top spot in the merit he is attempting to win for a record three years in a row but his Lancashire team-mate Tommy Fleetwood, reduced his lead to 20 points y finishing fourth on countback.
DETAILS: 141 Jack Brooks (Pleasington) 68 73; 143 David Holt (Shaw Hill) 72 71; 144 Michael Hunt (Pleasington) 73 71; 145 Tommy Fleetwood (Formby Hall) 77 68, Mark Young (Longridge) 73 72; 146 Michael Hearn (Chorley) 75 71, Chris Harrison (Sandiway) 73 73, James Oliphant (Oliva Nova) 73 73; 148 Ken Hudson (Hart Common) 77 71, Sean Nicholls (St Annes Old Links) 76 72; 149 Henry Featherstone (Ringway) 72 77; 151 Andrew Davis (Manchester) 74 77.ORDER OF MERIT LEADERS: 380pts Mark Young (Longridge); 360 Tommy Fleetwood (Formby Hall), Mike Bedford (Prestbury), 270 Carl Thompson (Manchester); Ollie Smith (Ashton-on-Mersey); 250 Zac Harrison (Preston), Jack Brooks (Pleasington); 200 John Carroll (Huyton & Prescot), 165 James Robinson (S&A); 150 James Wilson (Formby), Charles Ford (Kirby Muxloe), Thomas Winn (Morecambe), Jay McGarvey (Whitefield), Ian Kenwright (Haydock Park), David Hurd (Leasowe), Craig Fort (Nelson); 135 Michael Hearn (Chorley).
Corisande Lee Wins 2009 Pleasington Putter
The Pleasington putter was held on Sunday at the 28th of June at Pleasington Golf Club. Once again we had a strong field of more than 50 competitors several of whom had competeted earlier in the week at County Match Week and others traveled from all parts of the UK to take part.
The weather again played its part with the course being badly affected by a severe thunderstorm late the previous evening. This had caused flooding on parts of the course and disrupted some of the competitors practice rounds.
However the green staff worked tirelessly and after delaying the start by just 30 minutes the competition went ahead on a course in immaculate condition.
The competition was won by Corisande Lee of West Lancs golf club with a six under par two round total of 142.
Winner of The Pleasington Putter 2009 - Corisande Lee - West Lancs GC - 69 - 73 = 142
Runner Up - Amy Boulden - Maesdu GC - 71 - 72 = 143
First Net - Elouise Healey - Lee Park GC - 142
Sharon Hewer of Royal Birkdale had a hole in one at the 16th
Regional Qualifying at Pleasington
Regional Qualifying for the 138th Open Championship took place at Pleasington on Wednesday 24th June.
100 competitors took part in beautiful weather with the first tee shot being played by Pleasington member, Neil Hargreaves at 07.00.
A light breeze made conditions interesting for competitors throughout the day with level par 71 being the qualifying mark. Eight players on 72 played off for the remaining place at Final Qualifying and a chip in at the first hole guaranteed Harrison Proos his spot in the next stage.
The best score of the day was 68 from Barry Taylor who also led the qualifying at Pleasington in 2008.
The fine weather brought out a large number of spectators and many of them enjoyed watching twice British Amateur champion, Gary Wolstenholme complete his round in 69 strokes.
Of the three Pleasington members taking part Neil Hargreaves secured a reserve spot at Final Qualifying following a 72 but both Jack Brooks and Andy Westwell shot 77.
In closing proceedings Peter Unsworth from the R&A thanked all the Pleasington volunteers that had helped with the staging of Regional Qualifying since 2004. The Captain then presented him with a memento from the club.
Jeanette Wins Vets Title
Jeanette at the Presentation pictured with Marie, and runner up Fiona Anderson
Jeanette Williams (Pleasington) won the Lancashire Ladies Veterans Championship played at Pleasington on the 6th to 8th of May
65 players braved wet and windy conditions on Wednesday before being whittled down to 16 qualifiers for the match-play stage of the competition.
In the last 16, Jeanette beat Sue Crowder (Fairhaven) 6&4 before winning again in the afternoon by 5&4 against Barbara Cairns (St Annes Old Links).
On Friday morning she won her semi-final against Linda Noblett (Darwen) by 1 hole having been pegged back from 3up in the early stages.
The final was played in bright but very windy conditions on Friday afternoon with Jeanette coming out as the 2& 1 winner in a closely fought battle against Fiona Anderson from Formby Ladies.
Mention should also go to the other Pleasington qualifier - Jennifer Adams who was beaten on the last hole in the first match play round.
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Angela Caton is Honored For Services To Golf
Angela Caton Pictured with Pictured with EGP Chairman Bill Bryce and Jennie Price Chief Executive Sport England
Angela Caton was named as one of golf's unsung heroes during a special awards night held in true Oscars style at the EGU Woodhall Spa headquarters.
The Pleasington member picked up the Services to Golf gong which recognised her voluntary contribution to the sport. She has been involved with Lancashire Ladies for more than 20 years and in 1988 was appointed County Girls Junior organiser. She has been actively involved with junior golf ever since, culminating in a three year role as County Junior Organiser in 2005-2008.
In 1996 she served on the Girls County and Schools Committee for Lancashire, Cumbria and Cheshire. She was Lancashire Ladies GA captain in 1997 and county training officer for four years from 2000.
At national level, she was captain of the European Lady Juniors Team Championship in 1998 and England team captain of the Girls' Home Internationals in 1996 and 2003.
Further details of the awards can be found on the English Womens Golf Association site. Well done Angela!
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