Local star romps to Seniors Championship win

Ian Quirk receives the G.E. Northam trophy from county President, Tony Gregory

LYMM Golf Club were again superb hosts for a Cheshire ‘major’ providing a course in pristine condition and greens given great compliments by all of the players.
The usual impeccable clubhouse service, excellent help by club officials and friendly members backed by some excellent weather made this a competition to remember for some Cheshire legends.
It was close at the end of the first round with Lymm’s Ian Quirk and previous competition winner David Nelson (Northenden) level on 72 closely followed by Neil Andrew, Stephen Hughes, Paul Knight and Ian Gemmell all 73.
But it was one-way traffic in round two on the second day with Ian Quirk. using his local knowledge and skill, posting a superb 67 for a winning total of 138, seven clear of Guy Hindle and David Nelson, seeing him collect the winner’s trophy from Cheshire President Tony Gregory.
There were also age group prizes handed out with Guy Hindle winning the 55-59 range in both gross and net categories with 145 and 143, the 60-64 winner was Ian Quirk in both with 134 and 138.
Finally the 65 and over category was led in by David Nelson with 141 and 145.

Results: Seniors Strokeplay 2023 Event :: Tournament Results (golfgenius.com)

Copy & images: Geoff Garnett


The final group ltr Neil Andrew, David Nelson Ian Quirk

David Nelson
Neil Andrew
Mobi Rawthore

Share This Post

More To Explore

Six-timer for Cole in Four Counties

Ringway Golf Club and Cheshire Junior Boys star Cole Self has been an outstanding member of the Cheshire Boys squads for over six years, being an integral part of their recent successes. He has also been a regular for the Cheshire Men’s team in recent years. He is set to

Read More »

New Captain Cheshire Golf Senior Men’s Team

Lee Turner from Northenden Golf Club is looking forward to his new position as Captain of the successful Cheshire Senior Men’s team Lee (Pictured) said: “I’ve been a member at NGC since 1989 … where I am currently a Director and have also managed the Scratch and Dunham Forest Teams for

Read More »

Lymm Golf Club host Girls Drive Chip Putt Event

It was a great day and the largest field we’ve ever had at one of our Drive Chip Putt events, with 42 girls taking part, split into 6 groups across the 6 skills (Drive, Chip, Putt, Bunker Escape, Golf Darts and Plank Ball). The weather played a great part in

Read More »

Chris delighted with his new role at Wilmslow GC

Chris Billows (Pictured) has been the assistant professional for the past enjoyable five years at Wilmslow Golf Club. Chris is delighted to be appointed as the club’s new head professional – only the fifth in the club’s 137-year history. Chris came to Wilmslow with some excellent experience in golf at

Read More »

Ringway’s new practice ground is open

Monday, 2nd March, saw the opening of Ringway’s magnificent new practice ground in Hale Barns by the club’s Captains, Bernie Battman and Simon Fisher, and its President, Michael Prior. Club members, officials and staff were delighted to see the opening of Ringway’s magnificent new practice ground in Hale Barns by the

Read More »

Sale Pro retires after 35 years

Sale Golf Club held a very special A.G.M. when the highlight of the evening was a ‘Special Presentation’ by Club Chairman, David Moore to Mike Stewart their retiring Golf Professional from 1991 – 2026 -35 years where he served the Club with Distinction! After winning on the European Tour, Mike

Read More »