Skipton Golf Club’s 2019 junior winners with Club Captain Bill Simpson and junior organiser Sylvia Eastwood.

Skipton Golf Club held its annual presentation evening to celebrate the winners throughout the season.

In the Junior section Jacob Clayton took the Junior Order of Merit award and Alex Topper the Centenary Salver, with Thomas Berry claiming the Junior Future Masters prize.

Bobbie Dixon had his hands full with three trophies – the Junior Cup, the Peter Tupling Trophy and Junior Matchplay, with Ethan Wilson awarded the most improved golfer title and Junior Player of the Year. Ethan also claimed two prizes in the men’s section, the Knowles Bowl and Centenary Trophy.

The ladies section prizes were dominated by Sarah Coy, who won the Victory Cup, Brooksbank Bowl and Scratch Trophy. The Centenary Quaiche prize went the way of Andrea Walker, who also claimed the Laffoley Cup.

The Centenary Trophy winner was Dagmar Hecker-Woodhead and alongside Pat Eaton also took top spot in the Aire Wharfe Trophy. Jo Robinson won her first prize at the club with the YLCGA Centenary Plate, while Sophie Eddison took the Belles Wyke Trophy and Lorraine Reaburn the PK Putter.

In the mixed pairs events, Pat Eaton and David Grant won the Raleigh Hargreaves, while husband and wife team, Alex and Anne Acornley, took top spot in the Harold Ideson Trophy.

Also in the mixed events, Rob Watson won the New Year Cup and the team of Rob Windle, Steve Robinson, Roger Moore and Josh Carlos the 125^th Anniversary Cup. Steve Robinson also won the Rabbits Jubilee Trophy, while Ben Murphy picked up the Liversedge Trophy and John Chacksfield the Rabbits Matchplay in that section.

The winter winners were Dave Daggett and John Chacksfield for divisions 1 & 2 in the league format, while Chris Howick won the knockout event. The winter pairs winners were Alan and John Breckon, with Rob Watson and Duncan Ward winning the knockout trophy.

In the men’s foursome event, the Wales Cup, Robert Bethell and Brook Coward came out on top and the latter also claimed the Harold Beck Trophy for leading player in the President Day competition.

The pairs plate Knockout competition was won by Gavin Stocker and Rob Windle, with the latter also winning the Coronation Trophy. His father Guy also got in on the act, taking home the John Smales Memorial.

Andy Knowles won the Craven Herald 8-15 trophy and Paul Pethybridge the Barrett Cup for a third consecutive time. The Club Championship went the way of Max Berrisford, but the night belonged to Harry Ayrton. His three wins in the Centenary Salver, Scratch Salver and FNF Cup deservedly giving him the Player of the Year award.

The Donald Anslow putter given for services to the club went to the ever-popular club professional, Peter Robinson.

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Pictured near one of the new bunkers are senior captain Richard Spencer, left, and men’s captain Bill Simpson.

The latest changes at Skipton Golf Club saw the reconstruction of the two bunkers on the third hole.

The £3,000 required for this work, said to be the final piece in the jigsaw concerning the club’s newly remodelled course, came from funds raised by the men’s senior section.

Both members and visitors continue to sing the praises of the new course, launched last August, with two brand-new par 4 holes among many improvements now in place.

The major redevelopment work, involving significant investment, was necessitated by the Environment Agency’s Flood Alleviation Scheme for Skipton.

For more information visit the Skipton Golf Club website

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The one that got away! The car provided by Skipton VW for a hole in one at Skipton Golf Club’s annual open day competition.

With home advantage proving decisive, Skipton golfers led the way in the club’s annual open day stableford competition, which attracted a solid 140 players, the majority visitors. (Sunday, July 14)

Taking top spot with 47 points were Robert Elliot and Lee Guilfoyle, two points clear of Keith Airey and Keith Roberts, while a further point behind in third place were father and son Guy and Rob Windle.

The open day, organised by the club’s Rabbits section, was sponsored by Cross Hills-based Skipton Volkswagen, who put up a brand-new VW car for a hole in one on the par 3 12^th.

It was limited to 50 participants who had bought an entry ticket for the competition. And the elusive hole in one actually happened, though the golfer who achieved what is for many a once in a lifetime feat – and who shall remain nameless – had failed to purchase a ticket, so learning one of life’s lessons the hard way!

Rabbits section captain Roger Moore said: “This was possibly the highlight of a day to remember, with players enjoying the course at its best and in perfect weather conditions. Only positive comments were received about the whole experience – from arrival and registration, the course itself, right through to refreshments before, during and after the golf.

“Our sincere thanks go to the greens staff, bar and catering teams, Skipton VW and all members who helped to make the day the success that it undoubtedly was.”

An operating profit was made on the Halfway House, which will be added to the Rabbits’ 2019 donation to Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope, with the kitty now standing at over £300.

Roger Moore is now looking forward to his annual Rabbit Captains Day at Skipton this Saturday, July 27, which will also feature the club’s 2019 Family Fun Day, again in support of Manorlands, from 12 noon onwards.

Roger describes it as an opportunity to sign up and play golf in the morning and relax in the afternoon, with lots to do and enjoy for all the family.

Because parking will be restricted at the club, a free shuttle bus is being laid on from the Town Hall car park outside the Three Links Club between noon and 5pm.

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One to go for. Pictured at Skipton Golf Club at the announcement of the Skipton Volkswagen sponsorship deal are, from left, Rabbits section captain Roger Moore, Skipton VW sales executive Georgia Tallant, section members Jim Fox, Phil Lawler and Ross Adley, and the club’s business manager, Simon Bradley.

A brand-new VW car will be driven off by one on-the-ball golfer who’s skilled – or lucky enough! – to bag a hole in one at a competition at Skipton Golf Club.

The car is the star prize in a four-ball better-ball stableford competition to be staged as part of the club’s annual open day on Sunday, July 14, which is organised by the Rabbits section. The chance to win it comes courtesy of Cross Hills-based Skipton Volkswagen.

The hole in one competition will be limited to 50 entrants with a maximum 28 handicap and 90% handicap allowance. It will take place on the 138 yard par 3 12^th hole, itself sponsored by another Cross Hills company, T.B. Construction.

The sponsorship deal was teed up by Rabbits section captain Roger Moore. It also includes sponsored shirts for section members.

Open day cash prizes will also be up for grabs for holes in one at any of the other par 3s at Skipton. Online bookings for the competition can be made at www.skiptongolfclub.co.uk

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The Florida Tech team that pulled off a fairytale success in US collegiate golf. Skipton’s Lucy Eaton is pictured front left.

Skipton Golf Club is celebrating headline achievements by two young members who both progressed through the club’s highly acclaimed Junior Academy.

Lucy Eaton proved the inspiration in her American university’s ladies team that pulled off a spectacular victory in the NCAA finals in Florida, the top annual competition on the US collegiate golf circuit.

The club’s Max Berrisford has also made history by qualifying for The Brabazon Trophy, one of England Golf’s major championships and arguably the world’s top stroke play event for amateur men.

Lucy, 23, who lives in Skipton and has just completed her fourth and final year of a university golf scholarship in the States, was a member of the Florida Tech team, The Panthers, that pulled off an unbelievable finish to the season by winning the NCAA 2nd division.

Success was made all the sweeter, as team members had been shocked to learn earlier this year that the women’s golf programme at the university was to be scrapped after the Spring season.

Lucy commented at the time: “We all just had our mouths open in shock. No one could say anything. We were just all heartbroken.” Later that day on the team’s group chat, Lucy wrote: “New target acquired. Let’s go win nationals.”

The Florida Tech team channelled their anger and frustration into the kind of storybook run that transcends sport, finishing fourth in the Sunshine State regionals in Cleveland – considered to be the most competitive in the US. Lucy had the lowest score in any round for any player at 4 under and finished seventh overall. In the stroke play qualification of the All America Finals she came third individually.

The Panthers then advanced to the NCAA Championship staged at Palm Beach Gardens, before going on to land the Division II title on its last day of existence and for the first time in school history.

Lucy, who graduated a fortnight ago and extended her stay in the US while representing the university in the finals, went off in the lead match in the stroke play Matchplay final and found herself 6 down after 12 holes.

She then rallied like there was no tomorrow to put the first point on the board for the Panthers with a birdie at the 18th. It was a result that clearly motivated the whole team, as they pulled off a fairytale victory.

Bill Jurgens, Florida Tech Head of Sport, said: “The team has become inspirational. Their story is truly amazing accomplishment and Lucy has the right attitude for greatness.”

A spokesperson for Skipton Golf Club added: “This was an incredible result. Lucy’s performance in this five-day marathon has been extraordinary and she has absolutely led from the front. She was very much the inspiration behind the overwhelming result.”

Skipton’s Max Berrisford, who has qualified for The Brabazon Trophy, one of England Golf’s major championships.

Max Berrisford’s success is also being hailed at the club as a phenomenal achievement. The 18-year-old from Steeton came through the recent northern qualifier for the Brabazon Trophy played at Lindrick Golf Club, Worksop.

He shot a one over par 71 – a round that included a hole in one on the 192yd 11^th with a well struck 5 iron that once it hit the green looked in all the way – to finish 19^th and so qualified for the championship proper, which is being played at Alwoodley Golf Club in Leeds between May 30 and June 2.

Both Lucy and Max have flown the flag for Skipton Golf Club on multiple occasions. Lucy, who joined as a junior in 2006 aged ten – she is a former junior captain – last year won the Bradford & District Ladies Golf Championship.

Max, who joined Skipton as a 12-year-old and is also a former junior captain, has the lowest junior handicap in the Bradford & District Union of Golf Clubs, is the current Yorkshire Amateur Matchplay Champion. He was also called up to play for Yorkshire in their recent match against Durham, winning both his individual (1 up) and foursome (5&4) matches.

Skipton Golf Club Juniors are the reigning champions in the Bradford & District Union of Golf Clubs Junior League Division 1. Junior coaching is delivered by PGA-qualified professional Ben Mallinson. Up-and-coming youngsters who may be interested can find details at www.skiptongolfclub.co.uk

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