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GOLF: CLUB NEWS: Family affair as Connollys clean up at Collingtree

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Ray Connolly walked away with the Collingtree Club Championship title for the second successive year after finishing three shots clear of Brendon Moss with a 36-hole total of 147.

After shooting an opening score of 75 to sit one behind Moss at the half way stage, Connolly bagged birdies on the ninth and 13th holes on the second day to secure top spot with a closing 72.

The result capped a fantastic weekend for the Connolly family as Ray’s teenage son Jack clinched the net prize with a total of 133.

The 18-year-old shot the leading net score on both days as he followed a brilliant opening 64 with a 69 to finish nine strokes ahead of Trevor Twelftree and Connor Rosling.

Cold Ashby

Net 66 was the leading mark in both the Presidents Putter and Ladies July Medal as Younus Nabi edged one ahead of Jack Hall and David Tinston, while Jayne Neale finished seven clear in the latter comp.

The Mixed American Greensomes witnessed some extraordinary scoring patterns as Ian Thomas and Lyn Thomas (45 points) took the honours thanks to three net eagles in five holes around the turn.

Dennis Neale and Jayne Neale finished three points adrift in the runners-up spot after blasting an incredible tally of 26 on the inward half.

Brampton Heath

Alec Francis saw his handicap drop to just 2.9 after the youngster smashed 47 points in the July Midweek Stableford. Roger Tebbutt (45) was second, with Ben Jones in third on 42.

Frank Ashford also received a significant handicap cut after winning the Seniors Summer Stableford with a tally of 44 points.

The runners-up prize went to Barry Nicholas on 43, with Robert Frost, Brian Bentley and David Heasman two points further off the pace.

Mark Handley parred the opening six holes on his way to a convincing victory in the July Stableford as the 17-handicapper carded 44 points. Gordon Brawn (40) was second on countback from Sam Digby.

The Ladies July Stableford was a little bit closer as Susan Hancock (41) finished two ahead of Pamela Hibberd.

Marilyn Roberts lifted the Ladies Captain’’s Trophy after shooting 38 points. Eileen Andrew (36) was second by a single point from Karen Bowman.

Whittlebury

Ten gross pars were on the winning scorecard of Bradley Levett in the July Stableford as the 16-handicapper clinched a countback victory.

Steven McEneaney bagged the same mark of 41 points to take the third section by two from Tom Daffurn and Brian Greaves.

Jason Brotherston shot 40 in Division Two and David Castle won the top category with 38 as both men picked up vital Order of Merit points in their pursuit of current leader Ian Forman.

Northants County

Mark Goodwin took the honours in the July Medal after edging out Rodney Haig on countback with a round of net 70.

Peter Twiselton finished one stroke behind Goodwin in the second division, while Haig clinched the first category by one and three shots respectively from Andrew Hopkinson and Harry Larkins.

Club greenkeeper Larkins had the consolation of picking up the Baxter Cup after finishing as the leading divisional winner from the Saturday qualifying comps.

Hellidon Lakes

Ashley Starbuck enjoyed playing the par five holes during the Celebration Cup as the high-handicapper carded two birdies whilst shooting the leading tally of 45 points.

Graham Newport (42) finished in second position by a couple of points from Richard French and Peter Bosworth.

Malcolm Hepple was successful in the July Midweek Stableford by three points from John Rathbone after bagging 41. Alan Palmer, Sid Gooden and John Parry all carded 37 points.

Overstone Park

Consistency was the name of the game for Douglas Simpson in the July Yellow Tee Stableford as the 21-handicapper carded eight gross pars and 10 bogeys to bag 47 points.

Jason Cockerill (45) had the next best score, Mengis Ghile (43) topped Division One, Simon Marshall (42) led the middle section, while the ladies comp went to Mara Wright (37) on countback from Rosemary Scott.

The Bogey Competition witnessed another victory for a high-handicapper as Paul Clark beat the course by four holes. Dave Cummings and Taylor Sargeant both finished two up.

Northampton

Douglas Griffin birdied both short holes on the front nine during the fifth round of the Northampton Cup as the 20-handicapper carded a magnificent winning net 64.

Ross Skidmore saw his handicap cut for the fifth time in eight competitive rounds after topping the first section with a net 70. Jason Brown clinched Division Two with the same score.

Kingsthorpe

Max Armstrong and Gavin Hitchcock clinched the Battle of Britain Betterball Stableford top prize after shooting 44 points.

Kyle Knight and Phil Summers (42) had to settle for the runners-up spot on countback from Louis Wixon and Ian Townsend.

Staverton

Paul White’s greater consistency proved vital in the July Stableford as the mid-handicapper clinched the top prize on countback after carding six pars in his last seven holes in a tally of 39 points.

Lee Remington had to settle for second spot after mixing three birdies with three double bogeys over his closing dozen holes. Roger Chamberlain (38) was one of four players just off the pace.

Cherwell Edge

Junior member Luis Witherall was the standout performer on Captain’s Day as he fired a brilliant round of net 60. Kevin Cole and Tony Goswell (both net 65) led the first and third divisions respectively.

Mark Coleman nudged one ahead of Sean Lapper and Ken Trower in the July Sunday Stableford after bagging 38 points.

Farthingstone

Chris Aworth will be looking to extend his lead at the top of the Summer Order of Merit in the coming weeks as he currently sits just three points ahead of Graham Goode. Alan Tite is a further three adrift on 64 points.


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