Majestic Steve is in a league of his own

GOLF ROUND-UP: There has been plenty of action at Saddleworth, with a Pro’s Stableford seeing Steve ‘Majestic’ Moores in a league of his own in division one with 45, from Andrew Li 42 and Mark Dunning 41.

It was closer in division two, with Peter Beswick winning a card play-off on 43 from David Cattlin, one more than Alan Brogan.

A BB Stableford at Saddleworth had division one led in by Andrew Stott and Nick Edwards (52), from Paul Black and Greg Galloway (48).

Top of division two were Barrie Lees and Graham Hirst (53), two more than Jo Jacombs and Carl Davidson.

A BB medal at Saddleworth had Greg Burgess and Tom Gallagher top of division one with 61, one less than Tom Simpson and Dean McKenna.

Ashley Dearden and Nathen Mills topped division two with 61, from Bernard Stone and Bernard Andrew (62).

Crompton and Royton ladies opened their season with a medal for the 1928 Spoon, and the proud winner was Yvonne Jackson with 67, from Susan Byrne (68) and Andrea Lowe (72).

A Stableford for C and R’s men had the three divisions topped by Alistair Cameron (37), Aaron Bishop after a

cpo on 36, with Michael Tomkinson and Liam Lovell and Daniel Dale on 38.

Meanwhile, there were Incredible scenes in the ninth year of Winter League at Stamford Golf Club.

Stamford pro Mark Smith said: “After 14 weeks of brutal conditions in a field size of 47 competitors, we have finally found our 2023 Winter League champion in Thomas Crowdy."

“I focused on this event for some weeks," said Crowdy.

"It’s exciting, extremely competitive and kind of putting course conditions aside, the focus becomes the competition in itself.

"I've really enjoyed the series."

Crowdy made a three for three points on the last hole to win by a single point from Duncan Hough, followed by Matt Merson just one point further back in third place.

Pro Smith added: “From the Pro Shop, I thank all the Winter League competitors for their contribution to continue this exciting event when conditions are against us.

"It never fails to produce exciting results and the bonus is once it’s all over, it’s finally spring!”

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