14/11/06 - The Elland Gentlemen's Annual Dinner was held at their clubhouse on Friday 10th November. The President of the Halifax, Huddersfield and District Union of Golf Clubs was on duty at the Sheffield Union so Mr Albert Guest Immediate Past President stood in for him. 

From the left: Alan Blackburn  President Elland Golf club, Eric Markwell Captain Elland Golf Club, Robert Holmes - Guest Speaker and Albert Guest Immediate Past President HHDUGC who proposed the toast to Elland Golf Club.

07/11/06 - A Golfing rivalry raised more than £3,000 for charity when Bradley Park Golf Club's Irish-born and second generation Irish members played against their English counterparts in an 11-a-side, Ryder Cup style event in County Galway, Ireland.

07/10/06 - Eric Lord from Fixby Golf Club scored a remarkable feat recently when he had both an albatross AND a hole in one .... in the same round!

04/11/06 - Chris Hanson missed out on qualification for the Final Stage of European Qualifying School after a disappointing final round 76. He finished in a tie for 36th place after a splendid third round 68 had given him an outside chance to progress - by finishing in the top 19 places.

However, the Crosland Heath youngster, who will compete in a number of Challenge Tour events next season, can hold his head high after a creditable attempt to progress to the pinnacle of European golf. After the initial disappointment of missing out he can reflect on a season which has provided more highs than lows. More

The dream pairing from Outlane Golf Club have now won the first three events of the season!! Read The Full Story

28/10/06 - Woodsome Hall held their annual dinner last weekend. Pictured below from the left is Edwin Hirst (Vice President WHGC), Geoff Headey who proposed the toast to the guests, Dr Phil Shaw (Captain WHGC), Richard Holgate (President of the Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs) who proposed the toast 'Woodsome', Jack Taylor who is a retired teacher and was guest speaker and Terry Crewe (Vice President WHGC).

25/10/06 - Chris Hanson (Crosland Heath) finished a creditable 9th place in the end of season Tour Championship on the EuroPro Tour. 

Hanson who briefly challenged after an opening round of 69, followed by a 72, fell back with a closing round of 75. He earned £1,200 for his finish. The 9th place finish secured Hanson finished in 7th place in the Order of Merit.

16/10/06 - Nick Hirst, steward at Outlane Golf Club,  is the new president of the Halifax, Huddersfield Winter Golf Alliance. He succeeds Elland's Eric Caton after the announcement at the annual meeting held after the recent Willow Valley competition. 

16/10/06 - New Stromberg model Chris Hanson (Crosland Heath) jets out to The Azores today for the Satar Open which is followed by the end of season finale featuring the top 50 on the EuroPro Tour the following week. 

It is a couple of weeks which could turn what has already been a successful campaign into a highly  profitable one as Challenge Tour automatic pre-qualifying is up for grabs.

14/10/06 - HuddersfieldGolf.co.uk has already started adding Open Golf Competitions for next year. If you are planning on playing at any events at different golf clubs we have also added a feature which allows you to enter which events you are interested in and we will update you by email as soon as they are added.  Open Competition Updates

09/10/06 - Ian Marsland put together two excellent rounds as he was crowned the Halifax Golf Champion. A 70 and 71 for a 141 total landed him the crown by one shot from fellow West End player Steve Martin. More

09/10/06 - Promising local golfer Richard Broadley will turn his back on the amateur game to concentrate on making a living as a golf professional.

He will join friend and fellow professional Chris Hanson on the professional circuit from next season although he is expected to concentrate on the West Yorkshire circuit unlike Hanson who has competed nationally on the EuroPro Tour. Full Story

05/10/06 - Chris Hanson (Crosland Heath) missed the cut by two shots in the MCP Classic at Ufford Park Golf Club as he added a 4-over par 74 to his opening round 72.

04/10/06 - The Yorkshire Inter District Union Junior Club Championship was hosted by the Halifax Huddersfield District Union of Golf Clubs at the Woodsome Hall Golf Club on Sunday 1st October 2006. 

Last year Meltham were the winning team, however, this year the title went to The West Bowling Golf Club (72 points) with Meltham as Runners Up. Toby garret scored 32 points, James Thompson 37 points and Alex Battye 33 points. The best two were selected giving Meltham a total of 70 points.

It was a fine day, one short shower, and the standard of golf was good. The Woodsome Hall Golf Club were perfect hosts for the event, the course brought forward many praises and the help of the staff, the attention to fine detail by the management and caterers helped make the day a success for all.

Prior to the championship The Halifax Huddersfield and District Union of Golf Clubs made some presentations. Alex Battye was presented as winner of the Junior Order of Merit and Meltham were awarded the HHDUGC Junior League Team Shield.

Alex Battye Meltham Golf club won the Junior order of merit and is seen (on the right) receiving his winners voucher from Stephen Selbie of Selbie Opticians who are the sponsors of the Junior order of merit.

The Meltham Golf Club Junior team. The presentation was made by Mr Mike Coupland of Shaw Pallets Huddersfield who are the sponsors of the HHDUGC Junior League. From the left Alex Battye, Ben Ellis, Mike Coupland of Shaw Pallets, Toby Garrett and James Thompson.

04/10/06 - David Astin (Hebden Bridge) just scraped through the first stages of qualification for the European Tour. His four round total of 280 (71, 70, 67, 72) meant that he gained the last of the 39 qualifying places. More

04/10/06 - Chris Hanson is six shots off the lead after the first round of the MCP Classic at Ufford park Golf Club. His two-over par 72 consisted of four bogeys, three of which were on the back nine, and two birdies.

04/10/06 - PAUL CARMAN, tied fourth on 69 after the first round, fell back with a 73 to finish joint 14th in the Cumbria Classic, played over both Silloth and Penrith courses.

03/10/06 - After Europe's spectacular record-equalling 18.5-9.5 Ryder Cup victory at the K Club in Ireland, Huddersfield can boast having past involvement in golf's greatest team event.