Northenden’s Dave Nelson Claims Cheshire Senior Crown at Vicars Cross
A quality field of more than 50 players teed it up for the recent Cheshire Men’s Senior Championships at Vicars Cross Golf Club.
With such a talented group of players in the field it was a great competition which went to the wire of the final match to decide the result.
Phil Leadbetter Takes Early Lead
The first day saw Disley’s Phil Leadbetter take a slender lead into day two ahead of playing partners home player Denver Brazier and Portal’s Chris Turner, with several players hot on their heels.
But the star of the second day was Northenden’s David Nelson who had a magnificent back nine holes of 31 to finish on 69 to add to his opening day score of 76 and a two-round total of 145.
This left him two shots clear of Warrington’s Guy Hindle who won a countback for the runners-up slot from Leadbetter.
Fourth Championship Victory for Nelson
It was the fourth time that Nelson has won the Championship with previous wins at Reddish Vale, Sandiway and Ringway and he tied gross with his age of 69 with his final round at Vicars Cross and he will now represent Cheshire in the England Seniors County finals at Woodall Spa later in the year.
David said: “Vicars Cross was set up to be very tough being so firm and bouncy and some difficult pin spots on both days.”
This is why there was only one level par score in the two days and only one under par, which was mine! I would like to compliment Cheshire Golf who always do a good job of running events.
Presentation and Thanks
Cheshire vice-president Marjorie Griffiths opened the presentation ceremony by thanking all at Vicars Cross for their superb support before and throughout the competition, county officials and players for making this such an excellent competition and presented Vicars Cross vice-captain Peter Meggison with a Cheshire plaque for hosting the event.
Peter then presented the Winners Trophy to Dave and prizes to the winning players.
Cheshire official Robert Hamilton said in his closing speech:
This brings to a close a very enjoyable two days at Vicars Cross with tremendous golf, and magnificent hospitality on and off the course and in the clubhouse.
“On behalf of the players and everyone at Cheshire Golf, it is an understatement to say this was much appreciated and many thanks to everyone at the club who made this such a special event.”
