CHAMPIONSHIP CUP & LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP
The Club’s busy programme of competitions continued on Sunday when members played in the final singles handicaps of the season, the Championship Cup and the Ladies’ Championship.
The Ladies’ Championship was won by Pat McArthur, who defended the title she won last year. Pat had a tough route to the final but had good wins against Sue Andersen (21-16) and Sue Davies (21-11). Pat’s opponent in the final was Wendy McLoughlin, who also had excellent wins against Janice Hobson (21-20) and Norma White (21-15). The final was closely fought in the early stages and Wendy led 12-10 after eleven ends but Pat was able to win seven out of the next eight ends to take the title with a 21-13 win. Congratulations to Pat on winning this competition for the second year running and also to Wendy on reaching her first club final.
The men’s Championship Cup final was contested between Kez Adams and Fergal Wright, who had enjoyed comfortable semi-final wins against Chris Harding and Dave White respectively. We have seen some close finals at the club this season and this was again a hard fought encounter, with no more than a couple of chalks in it for most of the game but it was Kez who edged home 21-19 to deservedly win his first Hesketh Arms club competition. Well done to both Kez and Fergal for providing a fitting end to the competition.
Many thanks to Norma White who provided two home baked apple cakes which were delicious and enjoyed by all.
FORTHCOMING COMPETITIONS
The season continues with pairs competitions over the next two weekends. Both are limited to fifteen pairs in order to comply with the Covid-19 restrictions and there is just one place left in each competition. If you are not on the lists below and wish to take the final place in either event, please contact Mike Milne as soon as possible (michaelmilne66@outlook.com / 07752352065)
VICE-PRESIDENT’S PAIRS TROPHY – SATURDAY 19th SEPTEMBER (12.00 PM START)
Kez Adams & Fergal Wright ; Jason Chapman & Chris Porter ; Terry Corfield & Peter Jozwik ;
Wayne Graham & Janice Hobson ; George Hitchmough & Mark Wilde ; Jim Halsall & Tony Wakefield ;
Chris Harding & Jon Roberts ; John Hughes & John McCabe ; Kevin McCormack & Noel Morgans ;
Barry & Pat McArthur ; Mike Milne & Alex Rimmer ; Peter Smith & John Unsworth ;
Laurie Townson & Roger Van Beever ; Sue White & Sue Wignall
LAST CHANCE CUP – SUNDAY 27th SEPTEMBER (12.00 PM START)
Kez Adams & Fergal Wright ; Lynn Burrow & Mike Milne ; Jason Chapman & Chris Porter ;
Terry Corfield & Noel Morgans ; Sue Davies & Tony Wakefield ; Wayne Graham & Norma White ;
Chris Harding & Jon Roberts ; Janice Hobson & Derek Wignall ; John Hughes & John McCabe ;
Alan & Jill Lloyd ; Barry & Pat McArthur ; Peter Smith & John Unsworth ;
Laurie Townson & Roger Van Beever ; Sue White & Sue Wignall. George Hitchmough & Sue Andersen
TEAM CHALLENGE
The Club’s internal team challenge starts this week with the following fixtures.
Thursday 17th September
Blizzard v Thunder
Friday 18th September
Hurricanes v Tempest
NOTES
1. Matches to commence at 6.30pm.
2. Open practice from 6.00pm
3. Matches to be played using the format of the Maghull Mini-League. 1 point per individual winner and 1 point for the aggregate. If teams are tied on the same number of points in the league table, the number of individual winners would be the deciding criteria. If still tied, the team with the best overall aggregate would be placed higher.
4. Hurricanes to concede a handicap of ten chalks on the aggregate v. the other three teams, which will all play each other off scratch.
5. Teams to be made up of players registered in the Maghull Mini-League but if short, any member of the club can be used. They would then be considered a registered player for that team and cannot then play for one of the other three teams.
6. If both captains agree, a match can be re-arranged for another night but please inform George or Mike. We need to know for recording green usage and for our locking up rota.
7. Match results to be sent to Mike Milne (michaelmilne66@outlook.com)