Fairfield Golf Club is justifiably proud of its long record in producing top juniors, several of whom have gone on to make fine careers in the game.

Their impressive list of junior stars over the years includes the likes of Noel Hunt, Ashton professional Colin Boyle, Denton counterpart Mike Hollingworth and Stamford pro – and current Manchester Alliance captain – Mark Smith.

Another top group had great success in the Williams BMW Junior Team competition, while the present collection of juniors have enjoyed a good season in the Tameside Junior League, reaching the last eight of the Alliance team knockout.

They reaped the fruits of their dedication at a special presentation evening with outgoing junior captain Dan Smith and his successor Tom Henthorn among those in the honours.

Stamford’s men played a novel Dovetail betterball medal, and after a cpo on 41 points, the winners were Nigel Fish and Tony Sharples from Eddie Tapper and Gary Davies, Keith Walker and Mike Bardsley.

A singles Stableford at Denton saw division one taken by Dave Jones after a cpo on 34 points with Alan Warwick.

In division two Trevor Jones again relied on a cpo on 32 points to ease home from Alan Painter.

In a shotgun Greensome at Denton, Vernon Moore and Mark Whittaker were the top team with 36 points ahead of Nigel Roberts and John Chaisty, with John Mannion and Roy Tomlinson next in with 34.

The Manchester Alliance produced a string of fine scores in all sections during the latest meeting at Warrington.

Davenport assistant professional Graham Cox marked the return to his old club by winning the individual pro section with 42 points after posting 65.

It saw him close the gap in the professional Order of Merit on leader Dave Smith (Swinton Park) who was next in with 40 points, one more than Peter Barber (Didsbury)

However, he could not complete a double as, partnered by Anton Johnson, he lost a cpo for second place on 44 points to High Legh Park’s Ian Ridgeway and Lee Baguley, two points behind the winning pair of Dave Smith and Jimmy O’Reilly.

In the am am section the winners with 45 points were Chorlton’s John Davies partnered by Dave Berry.

Next in were Warrington captain John Monaghan and manager Duncan McPherson with 43 points, one more than Regent Park duo Peter Donelan and Barry Redmond.

Winter golf is in full flow and will continue at all clubs until the end of March.

TO get your club and individual results, achievements and special events in this report – as well as details of new captains or lady captains – contact Geoff Garnett on 0161 881 7550 (tel/fax) or email ggggarnett@aol.com

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