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Alliance Presidents Day at Denton

Mike Retains His Crown

Denton professional Mike Hollingworth retains his title as the Order of Merit winner in the Manchester Alliance picking up his fifth title in the order of merit.

With the title already secured before Presidents Day it was fitting that Mike picked up the trophy at his home club Denton where the full field enjoyed a superbly presented course for the climax of the Alliance season.

Alliance President John Dowd naturally claimed all the credit for the superb weather condition which added greatly to the occasion.

 
 
2008  Order of Merit   
     
Mike Hollingworth Denton 338
Grhama Cox Warrington 231
Tim Maxwell Knutsford 191
     
 

Mike Hollingworth

 
 
The leading professional on the day was Stands Mark Hancock who clinched the trophy with a fine 67 three shots clear of Anthony Miller of Cheadle.

Three players sharing third place all with a round of 72 Mike Hollingworth, Steve Pownall and Willy Bell from Davenport.

The Assistants Order of Merit was claimed by Warrington's Graham Cox who scored 231 Points during the season to finish well ahead of nearest rival Shaun Doherty of Bury with Denton's Jimmy Lister coming third with 74 Points.

The Amateur Order of Merit was an altogether different affair as the Blackley duo of Alan Lane and Julian Robinson shared the title both finishing the campaign on 102 Points. Shrigley Halls Brian Hopkins taking third place with a total of 82.5 Points.

 

 

Mark Hancock
   

Amongst the new recruits to the Alliance this season was Carl Kennedy from Shrigley Hall who showed his liking for the winter events with three top finishes plus a runners-up slot during the mid-season.

Not surprisingly he demonstrated his liking for the big occasion by taking the coveted Presidents Prize carding a fine 69 a shot better than Alliance regular Ged Gaffney from Bolton Old Links and two ahead of Terry Pottage from the host club Denton.

Carl is now setting his sights on a final appearance in the MEN-WN Trophy which will be held at Marple Golf Club in September, providing his game and handicap holds up during the K.O. Rounds leading up to the final.

 

Carl Kennedy

  
   
 

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