The annual Warrington Masonic Golf Day took place once again at Haydock Park Golf Club, the date was one week later than usual due to the Queens Platinum Jubilee bank holiday.
Lunch was taken by the contestants and the atmosphere was jovial and full of expectation and wild predictions as to the potential prize winners. The weather on the morning was bright and sunny, but unfortunately, the weather deteriorated as the day progressed and by the time the intrepid golfers set out it was a little overcast with some occasional light drizzle, none of which deterred the players.
Warrington golfers were again privileged to welcome the ladies from Antrobus Golf Club who would be playing for the Phil Gartside Trophy, which had been donated by Phil’s wife Carol, who was also playing on the day. Many thanks to Mrs Jean Starkey for organising the ladies
The Warrington golf representative, Dave Goddard hit the opening drive accompanied by Ian White and Barry Corcoran. After all the golfers had completed their round they were joined for the meal by the Warrington Group Chairman Andy Barton and the group vice chairman, John Tyrer, thanks go to them for their support.
Once the meal was over the eagerly anticipated prize giving took place. Dave Goddard presented the ‘skill prizes’, they were; longest drive Ian White, nearest the pin in two Justine Stuart-Rogers, nearest the pin Jean Starkey, Rainbow Trophy Justine Stuart=Rogers and Sue Mazurkiewicz, Visitors Shield, Sue Mazurkiewicz.
Carol Gartside was invited to present the major ladies prize, The Phil Gartside Memorial Trophy to the winner, Justine Stuart-Rogers. Dave then invited the group chairman to present the major Masonic golf trophies. Andy Barton presented the R W Collins trophy to the winner Ian White, and the Ron Hankin trophy to Dave Goddard.
Thanks went to Barry Jameson for donating the pro shop voucher for the winner of the R W Collins Trophy and to Andy Gartside, although not able to play, for his generous donation. The total available for the charities is £237 of which £100 will be donated to the Provincial Golf Charity.
The evening was brought to a close by Chris Eyres, thanking the club and catering staff for their assistance, the chairman and vice chairman for their attendance, and most importantly, all those who participated and supported the day’s events. The date for the next Group Golf Day is Thursday, 1 June 2023 at Haydock Park Golf Club.
