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Bradley Park' s boys secure landmark win

Former PGA captain Parnell Reilly expressed his huge admiration for Bradley Park juniors as he presented them with the Halifax-Huddersfield Union league trophy following their first triumph in the competition in the club’s history.Reilly, Bradley Park’s head pro from 1981 to 2014, spoke at a gathering at the club to celebrate the achievement, which saw the youngsters score wins in eight of their 10 fixtures and suffer only one defeat – and that with the title already assured. “You have parents that look after you and support you, you’ve got a fantastic coaching team, practice facilities and a great golf course – very tough but very fair – and I’d like to congratulate all of you, on your individual achievements and your team achievements,” said Reilly, who officiated at two Ryder Cups during his PGA captaincy. “You’ve won the HalifaxHuddersfield junior league for the first time in the club’s history and I hope it’s the first of many. You’ve had great team spirit and individual spirit all the way through this.” Bradley Park’s growing status as a force at junior level was underscored by many strong performances by their team in the union’s development league. In addition, Yuvraj Sandhu, Ralphie Griffiths and Coil Griffin placed first, second and third respectively in the union’s nine-hole junior order of merit. Bradley Park, one of Yorkshire’s foremost clubs based on a municipal course, left the likes of storied clubs Huddersfield and Woodsome Hall trailing in their wake in the league under the guidance of Phil Smith, the club’s junior coordinator. He stands at the apex of a large team of volunteers that has club members and parents at its base, ensuring correct duty of care supervision is provided during coaching as well as match days. Further essential support has come from head pro Tom Wild and sponsors CE Bennett & Sons. Team captain is 15-year-old Harris Barnes, a Brooksbank School pupil who last year won England Golf’s prestigious men’s Race to Woodhall Spa competition with an outstanding performance in the 43-strong final. He has proved an inspiration, both on the course during matches but also off it as teammates strive to be good enough to try to match that achievement.“The beauty of it is people are now trying to follow Harris,” said Smith. “If you talk to Raj, talk to Coil, talk to Ralphie, they want to do what Harris has done in two years, they want to be where Harris is in
two years.” Barnes, who has three more seasons as a junior ahead of him, said: “I’d like to thank everyone for consistently turning up and attending the matches throughout the summer
and hopefully we’ll do the same next year.” His teammates included Griffiths, Charlie Jagger and George Gray while fine displays from the development squad came from Sandhu, Griffin, Manroop Gossal, Max Ivors, Hayden Scott and Ethan Morris.

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Scratch Team – Ben Kaye
The scratch team fell just short of promotion to division 2. In a tight fought league finishing 2 points behind Outlane in second place. A few draws away at Hebden Bridge & at home to Outlane ultimately cost a top two spot.

With defeats 6-2 away to Outlane and Willow Valley towards the latter stages it left too much to claw back despite an 8-0 win at home to Hebden Bridge on the final game week.

In the foursomes Ben Kaye and Jordan Taylor qualified in second spot with a gross score of 76 (+4) at willow valley for the matchplay knockout stage. Going down unfortunately losing on the final hole in the quarter final against Elland at crow nest park.

We look forward to next year with junior Captain Harris no doubt coming into the fold

Handicap Team - Mick Hansen
Handicap team maintained their place in Division 1 of the handicap league. Finishing in 4th on the same points as the team in 2nd.

Rabbits League – Richard Rogers
Very nearly did it. The season went very well. Team had a very strong core setting out with Garry Birt, Cliff Froggett, Michael Waddington, Chris Forbes, Jamal Kelly, Ben Page, Tom McGarrell and Steve Kelly getting Bradley Park away to a strong start. Then due to handicap changes with 2 of the team, and work with another we lost some of our core. However we kept on. Stuart Hurst added to our playing strength we almost got there.
Our downfall was away at Castle fields and Crossland heath. When can we win at Castlefields?

In the end played 20 (10 matches) won 12, drew 3 and lost 5

Finished off second in the league with 34 points 1 point behind the champions Castlefields.

Rabbits Friendlies – Tom Parker
All fixtures went ahead but we had to re-arrange the away visit to Cleckheaton due to England being in the Semi Final of Euros
A good cross section of Rabbits played throughout the season and RP tried to spread the opportunities equally to give everyone a similar number of games
As new members joined the club they were invited to participate and all took up the invitation, stating they really enjoyed the occasions. Some of the younger ones asked “how do I get picked for the Rabbits League Matches (over to you Stuart!!)

HHDRGA & YRGA - Ben Page
HHDRGA
RT MORLEY singles knock out- From our 8 entrants Michael Waddington was our best performer reaching the Section semifinals.

NORGATE TROPHY
Ben Page and Mr RC were respective winner and runners up for the individual trophy held at Bradley Park

Nothing of note to report from League cup, Mellor, of Fowler trophies.

Thanks to all individuals involved playing and /or helping on the day.

Representing the Club this year in the HHDRGA & YRGA comps
Stuart Hirst
Tim Parker
Alan Riley
Ben Page
Tom McGarrell
Trevor James
Pete Higham
Richard Rogers
Cliff Froggett
Jeremy Wilkinson
Phil Smith
Bob Balcam
Michael Waddington
Graham Hunt
Donald Harrison
Neil Day
Manpreet Sandhu
Neil Bond
Steve Kelly
John Fromings

Women’s Weekend League - Lucie Hallas
The following ladies participated this year - Linda Bemrose, Linda Welsh, Sue Renshaw, Lisa Driver, Jill Watts and Lucie Hallas

13/4 at Selby - Draw
21/4 at Fixby - Won
4/5 at home against Selby - Draw
7/7 at York - Won
13/7 at home against Fixby - Won
27/7 at home against York – Won

4 wins, 2 draws

Finishing 4th in the league, qualifying for the semi finals played at Horsforth on the 15/9. Unfortunately that match was lost.

Women’s Evening league – Pam Flaherty
Playing three home matches against West End (lost), CNP (won) and Outlane (won) and three away matches against Meltham (won), Huddersfield (won) and Bradley Hall (halved)
Matches are in teams of three and altogether we had nine members who played in the matches.
This is the second year running we have come second to Bradley Hall, maybe next year it will be a top spot for us.

Final league standing
Bradley Hall - 12 points
Bradley Park - 11.5 points
Meltham - 8.5 points
Outlane - 8.5 points
Crow Nest Park - 8.5 points
West End - 7 points
Huddersfield - 7 points


Lawrence Batley Seniors League - Roger Pearson
Playing in section B, finished in 4th place on 57 points, 2 points behind 2nd but 12 points behind Hebden Bridge who had 71 points.
Good response from club members with all getting a few games.

Congratulations to all the following winners at the recent Seniors Open:

1st - Dean Starkie & John Lloyd of Low Laithes GC

2nd - Gary Ward & Barry Workman of BPGC

3rd - Brian Lloyd & Ian Cross of Low Laithes GC

4th - Jeremy Wilkinson & Peter Newey of BPGC & Dewsbury

140+ Years - Roy Parker & Charlie Burton of BPGC & Fixby

Nearest Pin 6th - Mick Etchalls of Dewsbury

Nearest Pin 17th - Tom McGarrel of BPGC

The Mens, Womens & mixed 2024 knockouts are now available for sign up.

Cliff will shortly be setting up the Rabbits.

Sign up using the howdidido or V1 app, using the knockouts option.

Sign up closes on the 22nd of March. The draw will be done by the 25th of March.

Knockouts can be played from the 1st of April 2024.

Please make sure you are eligible for a knockout before signing up. Players not eligible will be removed from the draw.

If you have any issues signing up, let me know & I will do it for you


Linda Bemrose
Competitions Secretary

Some recent teams results:

WOMEN'S WEEKEND LEAGUE

1/7 beat bonday 2-1 home
9/7 beat cave Castle 3-0 home

EVENING LEAGUE

Beat meltham 3-0 home
Beat Bradley hall 2.5 0.5 home
Lost fixby 2-1 home
Halved outlane 1.5 away

SENIORS SECTION

30/6 lost lightcliffe 8-0 away
7/7 halved blackley 4-4 home
14/7 lost 6-2 outlane away
21/7

RABBITS SECTION

Rt Morley
All players are out

FINALS DAY
a 4 man team will be representing the club on 17/9 in the 4ball trophy

THORNTON TROPHY

MR RC AND MR RVC
REPRESENTING the club on 22/6 at woodhall Hills!!!
Crow nest park won with 82 points

FOWLER TROPHY

ben page and john Fromings lost in the quarter finals 1 down to Wetherby

SCRATCH TEAM

29/6 lost 8-0 crow nest away
6/7 lost 5-3 dewsbury away
13/7 beat woodsome 5-3 home
20/7 lost Saddleworth 8-0 away

HANDICAP TEAM

29/6 beat woodsome 6-2 at home
6/7 beat meltham 6-2 at home
13/7 beat fixby 7-1 away
20/7 beat hebdon Bridge 6-2 home
PROMOTION!!

Scratch Team
25th May beat Meltham 5-3 at home
1st June lost 6-2 at home to Dewsbury
8th June beat Hanging Heaton 5-3 away
15th June lost at home to Lightcliffe 7-1

Handicap Team
25th May lost 5-3 away to Woodsome Hall
8th June beat Huddersfield 6-2 at home
15th June drew 4-4 Hebdon Bridge away

Womens Team
Lost 3-0 away to Bonday on 15/4
Drew 1.5 each with Cove Castle away on 29/4

Thankfully the thunderstorms held off on Sunday & all players stayed dry.

Well done to Adam Taylor who had a Hole in one on hole 13 day 1, the HIO prize will be presented on presentation evening.

Congratulations to the following prize winners, prizes will be presented on presentation evening.

Best nett Sunday, not to have won any other prize:- Liam Dobson

Womens Jubilee Cup (Nett) Winner:- Jean Longbottom, Runner up:- Lucie Hallas
Womens Club Champion:- Winner Lucie Hallas, Runner up:- Pam Flaherty

Mens:-
22 - 54 prize - Ian Edwards
Rabbits Trophy Winner:- Steve Kelly, Runner up:- Simon Day, 3rd place:- JP Cousins
8-15 Cup winner:- Everette Livingstone, Runner up:- Karl Schnacke
J.W Taylor Millennium Crystal:- winner:- Everette Livingstone, Runner up:- Niall Dobson, 3rd place:- Lee Pickup
Club Champion:- Dan Moville, Runner up:- Joe Hill, 3rd place:- Lee Pickup

Twos- £12.83 per two, will be paid on to pro shop account this week
Tony McCullagh x2
Paul Stogden
Dan Moville
Phil Fulwood x2
Jeff Button
Danny Dobson
Jordan Taylor x2
Harronjiy Hayre
Cliff Froggett
Mick O'Hara
Ian Edwards
Everette Livingstone
Ben Kaye
Mick Hanson

We had a great turn out for the Social Cup last Saturday on and off the course. First out just after 7am with the last group teeing off at 1.45pm, with plenty wearing their loud shirts.

112 Golfers enjoyed the course along with the bright sunshine.

We had 14 teams all drawn at random congratulations to the winning team;

Linda Welsh
Malcolm Todd
Simon Lindsey
Matty Beaumont (Outlane GC)
Ben Page
Wendy Stott
Derek Broadbent.

At the evening bash we had a full club house for the presentation again with plenty wearing some great shirts.

Psychoslinkys kept the dance floor busy and did a brilliant job throughout the evening.

Either side of their sets we had a great buffet along with the usually raffle.

A big thank you to everyone who supported and helped on the day and we are already looking forward to 2024.



Richard Kaye

The Social Team

On a very sunny Saturday the annual Rabbits v Women golf match got underway with the gathering in the club house for coffees, tea and sandwiches. There was lots of banter and a nervous expectation between all especially the 2 Captains.

The draw was the revealed with ooooohs, aaaaahs and laughter.

Richard, Carlyn, Stuart and Sue then led the way at 9.52

To say it was close was stating the obvious. The first match went to the Rabbits, then the next to the Women. The next 4 matches went the same way each side taking 2. So it came down to the last match, the wait outside the clubhouse was jolly but tense. When the final 4 approached and declared their result there was a roar from all golfers present displaying how serious but friendly this event is. The final match went to the Rabbits

It's been a long run of 9 victories by the Women's section finally halted by a victorious Rabbits section. The after event social of drinks from both Captains accompanied by scones and jam from the committee were well received and the banter continued.

A very big thank you to all golfers and well done everyone from both Captains. Good luck to Suart and Sue for next year's event. Well played Rabbits!!!

Bradley Park GC Burns Night Celebrations was held on Saturday 28th January at the Holiday Inn Brighouse. Mr Captain did a great job with his ode to the Haggis this was followed by a traditional burns night meal.

We had a different band this year the NERDS and they packed the dance floor all night. Rebecca did another fantastic job wrapping and presenting the raffle prizes and once again a BIG thankyou to all the sponsors of the raffle.

Thanks to all the 97 that supported the event, we are already planning for the 2024 event.

The course was set up to perfection for championship weekend, challenging in the wind but what an enjoyable weekend, round of applause for the green staff for all the effort they put in.

Congratulations to the winners as follows:-

Ladies silver Jubilee nett:-
Runner up:- Jean Longbottom
Winner:- Linda Bemrose

Ladies Championship Gross:-
Runner up :- Lucie Hallas
Winner:- Linda Bemrose

Rabbits Trophy:-
Winner:- Andy Oldfield

8-15 Cup:-
Runner up:- Adam McLachlan
Winner:- Andy Stringer

22-54 prize:-
Winner:- Tom McGarrell

J.W. Taylor Millennium Crystal:-
Third:- Andy Oldfield
Runner up:- Andy Stringer
Winner :- Tom McGarrell

Club Champion:-
Third:- Ben Kaye
Runner up:- Dan Moville
Winner:- Joe Hill

Sunday nett Competition winner :- Stephen Suddick

A good night was had by the members and friends of Bradley Park Golf Club on our season Launch Night.

The clubhouse was full and we all enjoyed the Threetles who played two sets for us. Our Club Captains enjoyed welcoming our established members along with a good number of new members and friends in attendance.

This was a new function and one we hope to continue with in the years ahead.

14/10/2021 – Yorkshire Rabbits Fowler Trophy

This is the Bradley Rabbits pool of players that entered the Yorkshire Rabbits Fowler Trophy. As you can see Bradley Park were successful winners and runners up for the first time in the history of the competition. It is the first time that the same club reached the final going, back 71 years. Well done to all. A great achievement!

Mr President