PRESIDENT’S DAY 2023
The Club’s President’s Day was held on Sunday to mark Peter Smith’s second year as our President. Fortunately, the weather was much better than had been forecast, allowing us to enjoy a successful day.
In the main competition for the President’s Cup, Darren Edgerley reached the semi-finals with wins against Barry McArthur (21-14), Pat McArthur (21-11) and Derek Wignall (21-15). His opponent in the semi-final was Peter Smith who had overcome Gareth Taylor (21-14), Sue Davies (21-12) and George Hitchmough (21-17). The semi-final was close in the early stages and after 16 ends the scores were level at 14 across. From here, however, Darren scored three 2s in the last five ends to run out a 21-15 winner.
The bottom half of the draw saw Alan Hatton reach the semi-finals with comfortable wins against Tony Wakefield and Len Southworth. His semi-final opponent was Laurie Townson, who had narrow wins against Alex Rimmer (21-19) and Fergal Wright (21-17). The semi-final between Alan and Laurie was close all the way through but it was Alan who reached the final with a 21-19 win.
The final saw Darren conceding a handicap of 6 against Alan and it was Alan who got off to the better start, carrying on his good form from the earlier rounds. Alan won eight out of the first twelve ends to open up an 18-7 lead but Darren fought back, winning seven consecutive ends to close the gap to 16-18. Alan got back in with a couple of singles but it was Darren who won the final end to win an exciting final 21-20. Congratulations to Alan on reaching his first final at the Hesketh Arms and to Darren on winning the President’s Cup for the first time since 2008.
A plate competition was held and this was won by Tony Wakefield with a 15-13 win in the final against Alex Rimmer.
Many thanks to all those who helped on the day, serving refreshments and selling raffle tickets. Also, thank you to everyone who donated prizes and bought raffle tickets. The proceeds from the day will be notified in the next news update. Finally, congratulations to Peter and Lynne on hosting a successful and enjoyable event.