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The event was called off yesterday after heavy snow made the course unplayable. The fixture will now take place next Tuesday (1st April) with the same tee times applying. Any competitors unable to make it on the new date are asked to advise Alliance secretary Roger Heap on (Tel: 01422 363838) as soon as possible.
The Diabetes UK Charity Golf Tournaments will hold events at Prestbury Golf Club (17th July) and Fulford Golf Club (9th May) during 2008.
Golfers interested in participating should contact organiser Ewen MacKinnon via email (ewenmackinnon@aol.com) for further information.
Crosland Heath's Hanson believes that, despite a disappointing exit from the Sunningdale Foursomes in the third round, he has what it takes this year to progress from the EuroPro Tour and is as excited as ever about the start of the new golf season.
A weeks hard practice on Lanzarote's only course, where chipping and pitching were a main focus, has sharpened his game. Hanson said, "My golf really is coming together and all the work I have put in is paying off. I have worked harder this winter than ever before on my golf and fitness and really do have that desire to win. I want it more than ever and am really focused for the year ahead."
After a session with club manufacturer Titleist, at Cookridge Hall, Hanson is also mulling over a possible change of irons from his true blades to ones with a half-cavity. "I just want to try them and see if I can get more out of the long irons when my swing is not 100%. The new ZB iron looks great, so I am looking forward to getting those in the next few weeks." commented Hanson.
The signs are already good, immediately following his return from abroad Hanson had two third place finishes in Pro-Am's at Moor Allerton and Hill Valley and felt his game was as sharp as ever. He then produced two excellent performances, the first at Mottram Hall in a Pro-Am where his team finished first and he was tied second individually. The second event was at the North Wales links course of Prestatyn where a two over total gave him a fifth placed finish in an event reduced to 27 holes by bad weather.
He said, "My ball striking has moved up a level and I really thank John and Craig for the winter work we have put in together. Everything is coming together and with a few events in the next three weeks, I am looking forward to getting a card in my hands again and seeing the results."
For more information and to follow Chris' career you can visit the Chris Hanson website.
You have probably all heard and read about the change in law regarding conforming and non-conforming drivers relating to a driving clubs C.O.R. (Coefficient of Restitution or more simply the 'trampoline effect' for you and I) . There has been a lot of press about it and has been one of the biggest changes in the laws governing the game of golf in recent years. That ruling came into effect from the 1st January 2008, however, a number of other changes were also made by the R&A which could effect you during your round. Our columnist and rules of golf expert Sue Kaye highlights some of the main changes.
Read more here.
The two nine-handicappers totaled 40 points to pip a Meltham pairing by just one shot. Longley Parks John Ambler came out on top in the Pro-Am section partnering Adam Walker (10 handicap) to 39 points.
Mear, however, is quick to pint out that for this season the format will be slightly different and everybody in the elite 18 are 'probables' and the format will take on a strokeplay format as opposed to the regular matchplay. He will be using the gathering as an opportunity to look at all players ahead of the start of the Inter-District season with particular emphasis on the six-man team championship which will be played over the Fixby Links. He commented, "I have invited 18 players and all are probables. And though our Yorkshire Inter-Union League matches are matchplay on this occasion, we will play in three-balls in a strokeplay competition off scratch, for which there will be prizes for the best two scores."
Wild, a member of the Ogden Golf Club for almost twenty years is delighted with his appointment. He commented, "My selection as President for the 2008 season is a great honour both for myself and for The Halifax Golf Club."
He added, "I would like to place on record my sincere thanks to the Past Presidents for my nomination, to Allan Woodhead the immediate Past President who I have enjoyed working with in 2007, to John Lawrence our Secretary and all the Executive Committee for all their advice and support during my year as President Elect. I look forward to their continuing support during 2008."
You can read the new Presidents full 2008 statement by visiting www.hhdugc.org.uk.
Last month the correct answer was Bradley Park Golf Club, with the hole being featured the approach to the fifth green. This month we are not giving any clues as we feel it is a little easier than usual. See the aerial photograph here.
Richard Lambert has been installed as the new Head Professional at Crosland Heath Golf Club. Lambert, succeeds John Eyre who has moved to the vacant position left by Mike Higginbottom at Woodsome Hall, and will be introduced to members on the 29th March at the clubs AGM.
Lambert, 30, is originally from Scunthorpe and has recently built an excellent reputation teaching in the Midlands at Lincoln Golf Club. He told the Huddersfield Examiner, “There are excellent teaching facilities at Crosland Heath which are to be extended by the setting up of an indoor teaching area to allow all-year round coaching. I’m chomping at the bit, eager to get started and to fit out and stock the shop, which will have a wide selection of equipment at competitive prices, plus a custom fitting service.”
Meanwhile, Andy Shaw and Steve Martin have both dropped off the list produced by the Yorkshire Union as their handicaps have gone above scratch.
Read the full story here.
Several open golf competitions to be held at clubs in the local area this year are now available online. There are a variety of events to choose from including ladies, mixed, junior, senior, scratch, rabbits and team competitions. Many events fill up very quickly so competitors are urged to enter as soon as possible.
To see the events currently on the site simply visit our Open Competition section for more details. This section is proving to be very popular with local golfers as they can easily find entry forms for events at all clubs within the region all in one place.
If your own golf club's events are not listed yet and you would like them to be on our website simply email info@huddersfieldgolf.co.uk for further details.
You can see the handicap and scratch draws on our website
The first group tees off at nine o'clock with the final three ball out at 1.20pm in a strongly supported field of over 100 golfers. You can see the full draw.
In January 1908 a meeting in a Meltham Café led to the founding of Meltham Golf Club. You can read the full Huddersfield Examiner story here. You can also read about one of the golf club's professionals, Charles H Watts, who retired after 43 years on 'trial'!
With the weather taking a turn for the worse Hanson has resorted to Indoor Practice and working on his fitness. "Since December I have worked on my fitness more than anything, I have done at least 4-structured gym sessions a week." He commented.
The Crosland Heath professional went on to say, "The improvements I have seen in such a short time are amazing. To see my swing on video at the beginning of December and now is great for the confidence. Myself, John and Craig can all see it going in the right direction."
Hanson, who will again miss the Page Trophy at his home course, due to EuroPro commitments is on the look out for partners in a number of Pro-Am and Alliance events over the next few months. There are several events which vary in price and location, anybody interested should contact him via his website www.chrishansongolf.com.
There is a slight re-jiggle amongst some of the fixtures which should help ease congestion throughout the year. Some events have been brought forward in the calendar whilst some of the foursomes rounds have been scheduled slightly later than normal.
The season kicks off with the Union Junior team taking on Harrogate away at Ripon City Golf Club followed a week later with a trip to Allerthorpe Park to face East Riding.
The first fixture on home soil is the annual pre-season 'Possibles versus Probables' where Senior Team captain, Chris Mear, will get opportunity to access his squad of players for the coming season.
The Second Division Scratch and Junior Team Championships are held in early may at Elland and Todmorden respectively. The main Scratch Team Championship is hosted by Dewsbury District Golf Club on the 1st of June.
This year sees the PS Cockcroft Trophy played at Halifax (Ogden) in July with the early matchplay rounds at West End and the latter stages back at Ogden. The foursomes final is held at Bradley Hall and the Fourball final is at Outlane Golf Club whilst Marsden play host to the Nine Hole Club Championship.
You can view the full 2008 HHDUGC Fixture List.
You can also now see the full fixture list for the Scratch, Handicap and Junior 2008 leagues.
Local golfers will be interested to know that there will be qualifying tournaments taking place at Oulton Hall in Leeds and Hollins Hall Hotel & Country Club in Bradford on May 28th and June 11th at both venues.
More information about the tournament is available at www.pogt.co.uk.
