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Seniors Section
George Schofield Winner 2011
Steve Shorrock receiving the Trophy from the sponsor Peter Schofield
John Burke Trophy - Singles Knockout 2011
Winner Trevor Bowes
Runner/Up Gwyn Robinson
Jack Maddox Trophy - Doubles Knockout 2011
Winners Bob Bell & Ray Haworth
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Runners/Up Keith Riding & George Shirtcliffe)
Seniors Captain 2012 Keith Asten
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Keith was Chief engineer for a local chemical factory for 26 years, and on his retirement at the age of 65 decided to take up golf. He got the bug following a few rounds with the company golf society. He is the father in law of a previous Accrington GC Captain, Ian Byrom. For his 65th birthday the family secretly bought him his membership for Accrington GC. Despite living very close to another local club, he is very happy at Accrington. He enjoys the friendly atmosphere amongst the members, especially the Seniors Section for whom he has played for several seasons. A very reliable member who will be a worthy Captain of the Senior team in 2012. |
The Seniors Section is very active, playing 14 local clubs on a home and away basis. The friendly league was set up largely due to the foresight of Fred Waywell in the 1990’s getting the Club to join a local group. The league is from Bury in the South, Colne in the East and Fishwick in the West and includes most of the neighbouring Clubs. A very civilised method of playing golf, competitive fourballs, good companionship, excellent courses, good food and all for relatively little cost (£6 at home and £8 away)
2011 Opening Day- Winner 0 -19 H/cp Steve McIntyre 35pts - R/Up Bob Brown 34pts
20 - 28 H/cp Winner Arthur Carter 33pts - R/Up Steve Duckworth 32pts
Nearest the Pin 4th Steve McIntyre (Prize sponsored by Mick Hardman)
Hidden Holes Winner Bob Brown 10 points (Prize sponsored by Stuart Padbury)
2011 Closing Day - Winner (up to 19 handicap) Harry Whittaker 38pts, R/Up Trevor Bowes 34pts
Winner (20 - 28 handicap) Fred Harrison 34pts, R/Up Keith Riding 33pts
Nearest the pin (Sponsored by Mick Hardman), Stuart Padbury 12'
Mystery Holes Prize (Sponsored by Stuart Padbury) George Shirtcliffe 11pts
The Seniors Turkey Shoot 0 -20 Winner was Tom Clough 42pts R/Up Frank Pilling. 21+ Winner Steve Metcalf 42pts R/Up Bob Lowe.
The George Schofield Memorial Trophy, which is a replica of the famous Claret Jug, was donated by his family and is a much prized Trophy to win. Peter Schofield, attended the 2011 presentation with his family. He donates the prizes each year and the first winner was Eric Foster and Jack Maddox won the Trophy for the following four years. No one has successfully defended the title since. Steve Shorrock won the 2011 competition.
The Seniors Knockout comps are very popular and very competitive. In 2009 a new trophy was on offer for the Doubles. It was very generously donated by the daughter of Jack Maddox who incidentally lives in Canada. She wanted her fathers memory to live on at the Club and henceforth the Jack Maddox Memorial Trophy will be the prize for the winners. Bob Bell & Ray Haworth were the 2011 Doubles KO winners.
The 2011 John Burke Memorial Trophy final was won by Trevor Bowes, ensuring a new name went on the Trophy after three successful years by Ken Boland. Trevor beat Gwyn Robinson in a tightly contested final.
Senior Captains Prize
Mick Hardman receives his prize from Club Captain David Byrom & 2010 Seniors Captain Allan Buller
A new competition this year.
Winner 0/19 Handicap M Hardman 40points
2nd T Clough 38points
20+ Handicap Winner T Dickinson 38points
2nd J R Lowe 35points
Nearest the pin 12th hole (Sponsored by Ron Longworth) B Bleasdale
Nearest the pin 18th (Sponsored by Seniors Captain, Alan Buller) J R Lowe
Ron Longworth - Seniors Organiser
Ron joined in 1980. In 2002 he was a member of Jim Fieldings victorious Accrington team that won the Hyndburn Trophy and he also won the George Schofield Competition. He was the Seniors Captain in 2000, treasurer 2001 - 2005 and has been the Seniors Organiser since 2005.
Gwyn Robinson - Seniors Treasurer
Gwyn also joined Accrington Golf Club in 1980, along with his wife Val, a celebrated English Ladies Hockey International. Between them they form a formidable doubles pair in mixed comps. Gwyn has been an excellent treasurer for the last 6 years.
The food served at home games by Debbie and Barbara always rounds off a good day and is envied by visitors.
Seniors Officials 2012 Captain Keith Asten, Organiser Ron Longworth and Treasurer Gwyn Robinson