128 golfers took part in this year's Spring Seniors Open despite the foul weather we had.
The winners were David Salt and Frank Oakland from Brookdale Golf Club with a score of 43pts on a card play off. Well done and congratulations!
The runners up were two of Crompton and Royton's own, Martin Buckley and John Kerrigan, also with a score of 43 points. Well done and a great round.
Further winners were:
3rd Place - Brian Yates and Ion Greenwood both from Tunshill Golf Club
4th Place - David Trow from Manchester Golf Club and Vinny Forde from Castle Hawk Golf Club
5th Place - Douglas Hill from Crompton and Royton Golf Club and John Hilton from Mottram Hall Golf Club
6th Place - John Brame and Bernard Brame both from Crompton and Royton Golf Club
There was also a two's competition on the day and the winners were:
Martyn Buckley C&R Golf Club 6th
Frank Oakland Brookdale Golf Club 16th
Dave Trow Manchester Golf Club 4th
Paul Harrison C&R Golf Club 4th
Keith Roberts Tunshill Golf Club 4th
Ray Forder Tunshill Golf Club 6th
Steve Bottomley Glossop Golf Club 4th
Ian Harrop C&R Golf Club 16th
Andy Williamson Manchester Golf Club 6th
Finally, the nearest the pins competition winners were:
4th Hole Keith Roberts Tunshill Golf Club
6tHole Michael McCafferty Oldham Golf Club
14tHole Paul Brannan Crompton and Royton Golf Club
16tHole Ian Harrop Crompton and Royton Golf Club
Congratulations to all our winners and participants on making it a great event and in such conditions. The atmosphere in the 19th was fantastic, despite the wet feet, and the bar and catering staff were highly commended on their service and food.
There are more Open's planned this year and open to members and visitors.
See you at the next event....