Balfour Cup 2023

Stand Golf club

In 2022 the tee-sheet had been full for over 3 months and a reserve list had been in operation, however, for some reason this year - maybe because it was Father's Day - just over 100 players had entered, compared with 141 last year.

The morning players had to contend with a slight breeze and cloudy conditions, but they were advised that storms were expected later in the day. Because Stand Golf Club covers a very large area, it had been necessary to ensure that rockets would be available if it became necessary to suspend play or close the course. Fortunately, all but the last 6 sets of players made it back to the clubhouse before the rains started and all were well inside before the storm came which closed the course.

Andy Sheard of Darwen GC (6.9) was an early starter out at 7.48 am,  and set the early pace when he returned a nett 72. Nearly an hour later Chris Nott (6.5) of Worsley Golf Club came home with another nett 72.  Andrew Roberts (7.7) of Disley GC went out at 9.09 am and then took the lead with a 71 nett.  It wasn't until after 1.30 pm that anyone managed to come home with a score in the 60's. Rather like the story of waiting for a bus ... Mike Healy (6.3) of Stand GC and Jeff Clements (10.9) also of Stand GC, both handed in cards showing 69's nett, almost at the same time!

It was looking like a card-playoff between the 69's, but then the Best Nett score of the day was returned by Rehan Ashraft (8.7) of Northenden GC, who posted a 68 nett.

Second out at 7.57 John Jones (-0.2) of Worsley GC had posted a 76 gross and this stood as the Best Gross all day until the final group returned in the rain. Having survived the thunderstorm, Gary Spann (1.0) of Prestwich GC returned with a 73 gross,  and claimed the prize for Best Gross score of the day with 8 pars and 4 birdies.

B&H President, Keith Dingley, thanked Stand Golf Club for hosting the 2023 Balfour Cup, and in particular the Green Staff for the excellent presentation of the course and the Catering Staff for the first-class service provided for players and guests throughout the day.

The tee sheet for the 2024 Balfour Cup is now open and starting to fill up.

Stand GC Vice Captain Mike Holland,   

welcomed players to the Presentation of the Balfour Cup 

Rehan Ashrat  -  1st place with a nett 68 

Jeff Clements  -  2nd place with a nett 69 (CPO)  

Mike Healy of Stand Golf Club - 3rd with nett 69 (CPO)

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4th Place - Andrew Roberts  of Disley Golf Club with a nett 71

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  5th place  Chris Nott of Worsley GC with nett 72

OVER £750  IN PRO SHOP VOUCHERS WERE AWARDED TO THE WINNERS. 

Nett Results & Prize Vouchers

1st  Rehan Ashrat (10)            68    £250
2nd  Jeffery Clements (12)      69    £150
3rd   Mike Healey (8)                69    £100
4th   Andrew Roberts (9)          71    £ 75
 5th   Chris Nott (7)                   72    £ 50

Best Gross - prize 

Gary Spann (1.0) - £150

Gary Spann of Prestwich GC - Best Gross of 74

Stand President Neil Lancashire receives

the B&H donation to Stand Golf club from Steve Misell

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL RESULTS OF THE 2023 BALFOUR CUP.

The 2024 Balfour Cup will be held at Disley Golf Club on 9th june 

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