ALDERLEY Edge’s new lady captain Gwyneth Holt will be aiming high to help raise funds for her chosen charity, the local Alzheimers’ Society group.
For as part of her many fund-raising activities will be the undertaking of a walk along the Great Wall of China in April.
Gwyneth is looking forward to carrying out the role of lady captain for the year 2010 and, like most other golfers in the area, she is hoping for a year of great weather, friendships and golf, with a bit of fun thrown in along the way.
Giving her valuable support during her year of office will be her vice captain, Valerie Hornsby.
Brian McGuire is the Edge captain and he wants to give his full support to the club council concentrating on golf and social activities.
He will be working closely with gents, social and mixed golf committees while also keeping a keen eye on the development of the thriving junior golf section which last year produced the Cheshire junior champion in Harry Sexton and also saw Tommy Lawton enjoy great playing success at all levels.
Brian is sure to receive great support from his vice captain, David Lee.
Wilmslow’s men were in G and M medal action with a card play-off on 68 in Division One going in favour of I Menzies from JA Sewell with B Coutts (70) and NS Clegg and C Neill (both 71) in hot pursuit.
In Division Two a countback also came into play on 67 with the verdict going in favour of JWB Swallow from M Schofield with John Longshaw and J Kennon a shot off the pace.
Coaching course
Elsewhere, Sport4Life is offering two courses suitable for people who would like to develop their skills in coaching golf to youngsters.
The TriGolf Activator Workshop provides candidates with the knowledge required to maximise the potential of the popular Tri-Golf scheme.
It helps candidates to deliver activities in a structured and co-ordinated programme linked to the delivery of the preliminary level on the Junior Golf Passport.
There is also the Golf Extreme Workshop which provides the golf game and programme for secondary schools.
It is a new game designed for the 11-15-year olds who have outgrown Tri-Golf.
For more information visit www.mysport4life.co.uk, email info@mysport4life.co.uk or call 0845 1300 849.
Golfers looking for some early-season action and also to support a good cause can book in for the fund-raising competition for the British Heart Foundation.
It is at Heaton Moor Golf Club on Friday, February 26 with an entry fee of only £15 which includes a meal and prizes.
For more details contact Jeff Scott on 0161 432 2220.
The number of adults in England who regularly play golf has risen significantly over the past two years according to new research.
The survey showed that 948,000 people over the age of 16 play golf at least once a week, an increase of 59,000 from two years ago.
It means that golf is one of the fastest-growing sports in England and one of 14 sports eligible for four-year funding from Sport England.
It is estimated that, for every member of a golf club, there are three others who play but are not yet club members.
This is good news for local clubs as they actively seek to recruit new members and visitors to play their courses with various innovative deals and schemes, particularly for younger players.
Winter golf is now in full flow and will continue at all clubs until next March.
To get your club and individual results, achievements and special events in this report contact Geoff Garnett on 0161 881 7550 or email ggggarnett@aol.com
