MORECAMBE BAY
GOLF FESTIVAL 2010.

Amazing response for next year

The response to their ninth Annual Golf Festival, which was held between Monday 7th to Friday 11th September at Heysham, Lancaster and Morecambe Golf Clubs has delighted the Festival Committee.

Golfers are being attracted from all parts of the United Kingdom including the North of England, the Midlands, Scotland, Eire and Wales.

The Festival goes from strength to strength with a continuing increase in entries. Each year the Festival receives generous support from the business and private sectors.

New sponsors are attracted each year and the Festival Committee were delighted that the following companies are continuing their association by sponsoring one of the daily events - Mitchell's of Lancaster, Metamark, InBev UK Ltd, John Wilding-Citroen, Ratcliffe and Bibby Legal Limited, Jessops Estate Agents, Sunlight Textile Services Limited and Meiring Whitaker.

The programme included Men's Fourballs, Team Events, a Texas Scramble and the three day Festival Trophy.

This trophy, kindly donated by Classic Gifts & Engravers Limited of Morecambe is the prize for the 3-day event played as a pairs combination. The winners this year were L. Cornthwaite and N.Blamire with a total of 121 points.

Due to the continuing popularity of the Festival, entries for 2010 have already reached 1,800 which represents 90% capacity.

If you require an entry form or further details, please contact the Festival organisers, Rob Kavanagh Tel: 01524 853116 or Sam Holmes Tel/Fax: 01524 855200.


The Story So Far. The First nine Years.

In June 2000, Heysham, Lancaster and Morecambe Golf Clubs combined to create the Morecambe Bay Golf Festival with a number of objectives.

It was hoped to be able to promote and develop the facilities of Heysham, Morecambe and Lancaster Golf Clubs and to make golfers aware of a region of outstanding natural beauty and its many attractions.

By staging the festival in early September it was anticipated that it would extend not only the Golfing Season but also increase the number of visitors visiting and staying in the area and extend the Tourist Season.

With this in mind the Festival was generously endorsed for the first three years by Lancaster City Council and enabled the Committee to present prizes to the value of £6,000.00. As National and Local companies have sponsored the Events, the prize fund has now been increased to £10,000.00.

Each day Competitions are held at two of the Clubs and consist of pairs or team events. There is also a three-day event with a prize for the overall winning pair who receive the Festival Trophy and replicas. This present format meets with the approval of the visiting golfers.

The Festival attracts golfers from all over the United Kingdom and it is hoped that not only do they return but do so having spread the gospel and introduce new competitors. Each year golfers residing out of the region total over 80% of the entries.

At the outset in 2000, Gary Wolstenholme MBE, the twice English Amateur Champion and Walker Cup Player who has many local connections kindly agreed to be the Honorary President of the Festival and he promotes the event at every opportunity.

The Festival continues to grow and each year the Committee are grateful for the support they receive in Sponsorship which enable new innovations to be introduced. The past three years has seen the introduction of a charity appeal with the money raised being donated to the Macmillan Cancer Appeal and the Northwest Air Ambulance Service.

Finally, the revenue raised by the Festival has been used by the three clubs in different ways improving amenities and including the construction of a Halfway House at Morecambe Golf Club and creating a fund for the centenary celebrations in 2010 at Heysham Golf Club.

The first nine years of the Festival would not have been possible without the support of Mitchells of Lancaster (accomodation), InBev UK, Metamark and Racliffe & Bibby, for more information please click on the links below.

www.mitchellsoflancaster.co.uk

www.inbev.co.uk

www.metamark.co.uk

www.ratcliffe-bibby.co.uk

 

Morecambe Bay Golf Festival 2010 Programme.

Monday 13th September Lancaster G.C. - Men's Team Event
Kindly sponsored by
  Heysham G.C. - Men's 4 Ball B/B Stableford
Kindly sponsored by
Tuesday 14th September Heysham G.C. - Men's Team Event (am) and Ladies Team Event (p.m.)
Kindly sponsored by
  Morecambe G.C. - *Men's 4 Ball B/B Stableford*
Kindly sponsored by
Wednesday 15th September Morecambe G.C. - Men's Men's Team Event
Kindly sponsored by
  Lancaster G.C. - *Men's 4 Ball B/B Stableford*
Kindly sponsored by
Thursday 16th September Lancaster G.C. - Any Combination Team Event
Kindly sponsored by
  Heysham G.C. - Men's 4 Ball B/B Stableford*
Kindly sponsored by
Friday 17th September Heysham G.C. - Men's Team Event
Kindly sponsored by
  Morecambe G.C. - Men's 4 Ball B/B Stableford
Kindly sponsored by

*Festival Trophy* for best 3-Day scores.
Players must be a member of a recognised Golf Club and hold an active Congu Handicap certificate
Handicap Limits - Ladies 36. Men 21. 7/8th Handicap

2009 Results


Monday 7th September 2009
Morecambe G.C. - Men's Team Event
1st - J. Robinson, M. Cheetham, P. Roberts, C. Turner 89pts
2nd - S. Rowlands, N. Baldwin, J. Wilson, M. Skuse 87pts
3rd - S. Brown, T. Hesketh, N. Hart, D. Reeves 85pts
4th - R. Gow, R. Mitchell, I. Gillespie, J. McGinley 84pts
5th - A. Farrer, S. Spencer, P. Niven, D. Everette 83pts acpo
6th - I. Mackereth, M. Hoyle, M. Davies, R. Davies 83pts
Lancaster G.C. - Men's 4 Ball B/B Stableford
1st - T. Prada, R.Morrow 45pts
2nd - M. Thompson, N. Palamountain 42pts acpo
3rd - G. Garner, M. Green 42pts acpo
4th - D. Dixon, B. Pugh 42pts acpo
5th - J. Jesmond, J. Priestley 42pts acpo
6th - J. Turner, R. Mackie 42pts


Tuesday 8th September 2009
Morecambe G.C. - Men's Team Event
1st - J. Robinson, R. Ball, G. Fairclough, J. Halliday 79pts
2nd - T. Pilkington, J. Bolton, M. Heldreich, R. Metcalfe 79pts
3rd - R. Baldwin, D. Heaton, D. Stockley, R. Ormerser 78pts
4th - S. Roberts, P. Hines, S. Kyle, G. Sullivan 77pts
Morecambe G.C. - Ladies Team Event
1st - S. Taylor, L. Hinchliffe, M. Bamber, S. Blundell 75pts
2nd - R. Rogers, J. Barker, B. Hartley, L. Perry 72pts
3rd - J. Thornburrow, S. Jones, L. Cleary, C. Harmer 70pts
4th - L. Noblett, B. Waring, J. Taylor, M. Ashcroft 69pts
Heysham G.C. - Men's 4 Ball B/B Stableford
1st - L. Cornthwaite, M. Blamire 41pts acpo
2nd - N. Samuel, T. Hesketh 41pts acpo
3rd - A. Sandson, D. Wright 41pts acpo
4th - A. Varley, P. Simpson 41pts acpo
5th - I. Standage, D. Rogerson 40pts acpo
6th - P. Archibald, J. Pickering 40pts acpo

Wednesday 9th September 2009
Heysham G.C. - Men's Texas Scramble
1st - T. Johnson, A. Wilding, G. Parry, R. Banks Lyon 54.0
2nd - M. Jones, C. Borbeck, M. Davidson, P. Peter 56.0 acpo
3rd - M. Wilson, I. Kettlewell, D. Shires, B. Norcross 56.0
4th - D. Robinson, C. Harrison, D. Boyce, A. Maudsley 56.65
5th - R. Day, M. Turner, G. Curtin, E. Duckett 57.05
6th - E. Egan, K. Ellis, C. Bruce, P. Fisher 57.5
Lancaster G.C. - Men's 4 Ball B/B Stableford
1st - B Mackie, J. Turner 45pts
2nd - S. Rowland, N. Baldwin 42pts
3rd - T. Robinson, K. Ayre 41pts acpo
4th - S. Winter, M. Chilvers 41pts
5th - M. Davies, A. Johnson 40pts acpo
6th - M. Winson, D. Patton 40pts

Thursday 10th September 2009
Lancaster G.C. - Open Team Event
1st - C. Boughey, R. Hutchinson, I. Mason, I. Compton 85pts acpo
2nd - P. Smith, D. McKenzie, S. Holmes, A. Staziker 85pts
3rd - D. Robinson, C. Harrison, D. Boyce, J. McLean 83pts acpo
4th - P. Mackie, J. Mackie, K. Mackie, D. Mattinson 83pts
5th - S. Clawley, S. Taylor, P. Beddows, D. Tracey 82pts
6th - K. White, P. Jennion, M. Lundy, R. Yunaki 80pts
Morecambe G.C. - Men's 4 Ball B/B Stableford
1st - T. Robinson, K. Ayre 42pts acpo
2nd - A. Walkerdean, C. Taylor 42pts
3rd - L. Cornthwaite, N. Blamire 41pts acpo
4th - D. Hutchcraft, R. Bain 41pts acpo
5th - M. Harris, R. Harris 41pts acpo
6th - N. Cross, P. Cross 40pts acpo

Friday 11th September 2009
Heysham G.C. - Men's Team Event
1st - D. Robinson, C. Harrison, D. Boyce, J. McClean 89pts
2nd - T. Sheilds, R. Webster, T.O'Sullivan, W. Ashton 88pts acpo
3rd - I. Gardner, M. Dixon, P. Bracewell, D. Hough 88pts
4th - R. Day, G. Curtin, R. Ford, D. Lycett 87pts
5th - T. Richards, D. Phodes, P. Caddy, E. Parkinson 86pts acpo
6th - P. Keen, G. Troth, I. Gummersall, I. Pearson 86pts
Morecambe G.C. - Men's 4 Ball B/B Stableford
1st - P. Wilson & A. Baddams 47pts
2nd - T. Skeat, J. Campion 45pts
3rd - M. Fox & D. Booth 44pts
4th - N. Eckersley, A. Whitton 43pts acpo
5th - P. Mashiter, D. Grayston 43pts
6th - T. McCann, R. Callan 43pts
All results are subject to confirmation
Festival Trophy winners
L. Cornthwaite, N. Blamire 121 acpo

 

Morecambe Golf Club

Morecambe Golf Club has a reputation second to none
for the friendly atmosphere, endorsed by our first class
catering and staff. A well equipped professional shop
offers an extensive range of equipment and leisure wear
A warm welcome awaits everyone.

Secretary - 01524 412841
Clubhouse - 01524 418050
Professional - 01524 415596

 

Lancaster Golf Club

Stay in the Dormy House
for the Festival week.
Contact 01524 751247 for details

The Dormy House
is able to accommodate 18 guests,
all en-suite rooms, mainly twin rooms
with a limited number of en-suite single rooms.

Ashton Hall, Ashton-with-Stodday, Lancaster LA2 0AJ
Telephone 01524 751247 or Fax 01524 752742

 

Heysham Golf Club Ltd
Heysham Golf Club is within easy reach of the M6.
Exit at junction 34 following the A683 towards Lancaster.
Turn on to the A589 signposted to Heysham.
Look out for the A683 left taking you to Heysham,
at the round about go up to the Middleton Road,
the Club lies 100 yards on your right.
We look forward to the pleasure of your company.

Telephone (STD 01524)
Secretary - 851011, Clubhouse - 851240
Caterer - 859154, Professional - 852000

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