Golf club mourns loss of ex-captain

A FAILSWORTH golf club has paid tribute to a long-standing member and former captain who died after being hit by a car on Friday night.

Steve Pickering (59) was knocked down in Failsworth at around 10.20pm while he was crossing Manchester Road near the junction with Hollins Road. He was taken to hospital but died a short time later.

The club told members: “Steve had been a member of the club since he was a junior. He has served as captain, secretary and treasurer. He will be greatly missed by his friends, colleagues, the board of directors and members at Brookdale Golf Club. Our thoughts are with his family.”

The collision involved a red Honda Jazz, which was travelling towards Oldham. Police are appealing for information.

In particular, police want to talk to the occupants of a light-coloured Hackney cab and a Mitsubishi Shogun waiting to turn on to Hollins Road at the time of the collision.

Information can be passed to police on 0161-856 4742.