Men's AM AM  Sunday July 11th

 

 Astbury Teams rise to the top at Astbury Men's AM AM. (Apology no pictures available)

 
July 11th saw Astbury open its metaphorical doors for visitors in one of the season's most popular events - The Astbury Open AM AM. Not the most catchy title it's true but those in the "know" realise that this means a competition for teams of 4 players aiming to combine their best 2 scores on a hole by hole basis. As with past years this competition drew in a large field mixing Astbury members with players from far and wide  - over 200 players taking part. The prize list is extensive and valuable for this competition, this year going down to 10th place, and while no longer featuring the more quirky electrical white goods and pottery related prizes of the past, the prize table is loaded and one that many are keen to be a part of. Previously, in a scene akin to post earthquake looting, it always brought a smile to see each winning team member leaving Astbury pondering how to make their way home with a set of golf clubs, 3 piece suits, a Microwave and 32 piece dinner service under their arms. One can only imagine the scene on arrival at home.

 On a good albeit blustery day for golf and a course that was in delightful shape scores were exceptional. With a really competitive field the result was always going to be high scoring and tight. And so it proved :-

 

Winning the event and to much delight 2 Astbury teams took the first spots with Astbury Captain Peter Bozon's team just pipping the team lead by Steve Kellam. In 3rd place and illustrating the pull of the event were a team from the "dark north" of the area. A great day and much enjoyed by all who entered, well organised by Dave Westrup and a solid booking for next year. 

Full RESULTS

 

1st      94 (back 9) Captain Select              Peter Bozon        Astbury               11

                                                             Roger Bozon       Astbury               10

                                                             Martin Leese       Astbury                1

                                                             Mike Davis         Astbury                18

 

2nd     94               Quesh                        Steve Kellam       Astbury                4

                                                             Adrian Smith       Astbury                7

                                                             Nick Kite             Astbury                16

                                                             Steve Pope          Astbury                5

 

3rd     92               Blackburn Lads            Tom Thompson  Rishton                13

                                                              Nick Grimshaw   Rishton                9

                                                              Gavin Hayes        Rishton                1

                                                              Jay Ashworth Accrington                3

 

4th     90(back 6) Smallwood Swingers      Andy Westrup        Astbury                11

                                                             Mat Westrup       Astbury                9

                                                             Andrew Hardie    Astbury                1

                                                             Paul Barratt         Astbury                6

 

5th     90(back 9) Graham Morris             Graham Morris   Astbury                14

                                                            Alan Walker        Astbury                14

                                                            David Walker      Astbury                5  

                                                            Darryl Morris      Astbury                9

 

6th     90               Boom Boomers            David Westrup    Astbury                17

                                                                   Brian Hodgkinson Bristol               7

                                                                   Frank Bowker     Astbury                11

                                                                   John Duxberry    Astbury                17

 

7th     89(back6)  Lower Chequer 1                  Mike Lea          Sandbach             14

                                                                   Arthur Flood       Sandbach             18

                                                                   Steve Ibbotson    Sandbach             11         

                                                                   Mark Edmonston Sandbach            14

 

8th     89               Plumbers Mates            Jim Barry             Astbury                12

                                                              Pete Bentley        Astbury                15

                                                              Alan Percival      Astbury                8

                                                              Bob Slack            Astbury                18

 

9th     89            Ke-Burgmann Uk Ltd   Steven Machin      Astbury                18 

                                                         Pete Nicholas      Woodside            12

                                                         M Spark               Woodside            18

                                                         Richard Darton   Astbury                17

 

10th   89               Threeway Travel     Dave Cockerill    Astbury                15

                                                         Phil Chesters       Astbury                15

                                                         Mike Negus         Congleton           18

                                                         Kevin Burt          Alsager                18

 

 

 

Best Front 9        Fairhouse Men

 

Best Back 9         Stathams Raiders

 

Nearest pin 4th     Bill Arthur

 

Nearest pin 7th     Steve Kellam

 

Nearest pin 11th Damien Shakesby

 

Nearest pin 15th John Heath

 

Nearest Pin in 2 18th    Alistair Strang

 

Longest Drive on 17th Andy Westrup

 

12th Hole Score 13 pts Conik Solutions Ltd