Reports 2026
Wilpshire GC v Dean Wood GC 3^rd June 2026
Weather forecast for Langho and Wilpshire was not good with intermittent rain forecast for the whole day. However, the weather was actually kind to the players with only one shower during play.
First match saw John Glynn and Jack Taylor with a 3 & 2 win in what was a very close game against visitors Steve Parsley and Jon Millward, the latter giving up to four shots to the other players.
Next, Paul Wareing (sporting a very smart new beard) and Roger Hetherington were up against Gary Haley and David Sim. Although Paul was giving the shots the home pair ran out winners 2 & 1.
Loveable Yorkshire man Richard Dawson and former HSBC bank manager, Captain and President Paul Hunter didn’t do quite as well as the preceding players, losing 2 & 1to Ronnie Cannon and Ray Dee. Both Ronnie and Richard were giving the shots here.
Paul Gilston and Gerry Girvan restored home pride by winning 5 & 4 against Paul Latham and Dougie Ashall.
Ever reliable pairing of Ken Craven and Tom Finn came unstuck against Bernard Ingham and Andy Postlethwaite, losing 2 & 1 in what was a tight encounter.
Last to play the now proud owner of a posh Porsche after ice skating his beloved Jaguar off the bypass to West Yorkshire to the scrapyard he and Brendan Barrett used their local knowledge to overcome Ian Childs and Peter Lawson 3 & 2.
Dean Wood are a great asset to the League, not only in their playing abilities but more importantly a great group of guys.
Wilpshire GC 8 points v Dean Wood GC 6 points

Hurlston Hall GC v Hart Common GC 1st June 2026
Derek Doyle writes:
Evening Nigel hope you are well
The result today of a closely competed match are:
Hurlston Hall 6pts Hart Common 9 pts
It was a match played in the true spirit of the game with both teams winning 3 matches each Course and catering were the best and the bad weather was mostly avoided apart from the last groups 5 and 6 who caught it on the last few holes
Big win from our Rod Duvall and James Milner winning 6/5 against Dave Smith and Eric Mullen and congrats to Tony Robinson and Kev Sykes winning 4/3 against our top team of Ian Tolman and John Williams
Best wishes Nigel regards Derek

Dean Wood GC v Longridge GC – 28th May
I remember the last time Longridge GC lost the opening start to a season; 29th May 2024 at Wilpshire GC, losing by one point. This was different, the results:
Dave Jenkins/Derek Jolly overcame Martin Grey/John Cheadle (who received 11 shots) with a resounding win 5&4.
Second out Mike Purvis/Keith Roby again, were winning for the home side, although a much tighter game against Andrew Moreton/Ged Dewhurst with a one up result.
Next, Steve Parsley/Mark Pritchard played against ever present’s Andrew Tilotson/Trevor Walker with the home side recording a creditable 4 & 2 win.
David Sim/Gary Haley, playing against Roger Cain/Ged Forrest had no idea that they were up against serial winners from the League Champions losing 3&2, in what was a great game.
Andy Postlethwaite/Peter Lawson recorded a great 2 up win against ever present’s Dave Carling/Bill Conn.
Finally, Dougie Ashall/Paul Latham completed the home team winning ways with a tight 1 up win against Dave Kelley/Keith Horam.
So, a resounding win for Dean Wood.
Dean Wood GC 10 points Longridge GC 3 points.
Hindley Hall GC v Hurlston Hall GC - 19th May.
First match result of the season saw Ken Finch and Keith Aspey defeat Derek Doyle and Leigh McEvoy 3/2. Dennis Sheffield and Graham Rigby suffered a defeat against new Hurlston Hall Seniors organiser Andy Cadley and partner John Williams.
Sean Nolan and Tom Tolman also were unbeaten for Hurlston Hall with a credited draw against Keith Stokes and Kevin Leyland.
Colin White and Mick Lowe restored winning ways for the home side with a one up win against Chris Orritt and Gary Almond.
Glynn Jones and Anthoney Skeat recorded a 3/2 win over ever-present players Ray Moses and Chris Lawless.
Finally, Gary Matthews and Alan Frost recorded a half against Peter Gaunt and Andy Hall.
Result Hindley Hall GC 8 points v Hurlston Hall GC 5 points

Hart Common GC v Mersey Valley GC - 19th May
Great report following from Tabu star Tony Robinson:
The commoners eagerly awaited the arrival of new boys Mersey Valley. Hart Commons team having an average Index of 13.8
Compared to Mersey Valley whose average index was13.7, the difference being only 0.1 would indicate that this could be a well fought out match.
The Total shots Hart Common would get was 40 compared to Mersey Valley 40 no difference. The game was played in a great spirit and from the good time we had would indicate that Mersey Valley would settle well in the league.
1st Match
Tony Robinson (4) & Chris Radcliffe (11) of Hart Common beat S. Ogilvie (2) & Ged Forrest (0) 3&2.
2nd Match:
Mark Dacre (0) & Phil Hawker (7) of Hart Common beat A. Robinson (2) & P. Bennett (3) 4&3.
3rd Match:
Steve Edmonds (0) & John Armstrong (5) of Hart Common lost to C. Hardman (4) & P. Connor (6) 2&1.
4th Match:
Dave Smith (0) & Eric Dawber (5) of Hart Common beat J. Kayes (5) & T. Newall 5) 4&3
5th Match:
Kevin Sykes (0) & Nigel Nettlefield (2) of Hart Common lost to S. Prendergast (2) & M. Peters (4) 3&2.
6th Match:
Chris Mugan (2) & Tony Whitehead (4) of Hart Common beat D. Richardson (0) & K. Weston (7) 6&5.

Overall score: 4 to 2

Hart Common GC 8pts Mersey Valley GC 6 pts

Conclusion: Although Mersey Valley lost if they had turned one of their losses around it would have been a win for Mersey Valley.

Annual General Meeting at Mytton Fold GC 14th May 2026
The meeting was opened at 9:30am with apologies from Gary Mathews and David Richardson.
There were no challenges to the Secretary nor any new proposals.
Concerns from the Administrator as to the absence of teams from two Clubs and it should be reminded to those absent is that the two events of the year, apart from the events, help funds to the Clubs awarded Presidency for the year. It is a requirement for all Clubs to attend.
The accounts were presented, now showing a surplus following a difficult financial period. Eight Clubs make all the difference and we welcome Mersey Valley GC to the League.

AGM Golf
Sixty-two players braved the elements with good weather to start, but with a poor forecast for later in the day. We weren’t to be disappointed, when we had to suspend play for a short period, but resumed and after a card play-off 88 points sealed the win, Ronnie Dee (DW), Chris Lawless (HH), Dave Smith (HC) and Andrew Tillitson (L) being the recipients of cash prizes.
Second were Stephen Golding (MF), Dave Williamson (HH), G Haley (DW) and Keith Horam (L).
Third were Mick Mahon (MF), John Cheedle (L), Martin Iserwood (HH) and Adrian Brown (DW).