Welcome to the Manchester and District Golf Alliance
“Friendship Through Golf”
Provisional scores from today’s competition held at Hart Common Golf Club
| Pos | Professional’s Individual Stableford | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Smith (Stamford) | 27 | |
| 2nd= | Ryan O’Neill | 33 |
| Ben Davies (Romiley) | 21 | |
| 1st | Ryan Owen (Styal) | 36 |
| Craig Corrigan | 31 | |
| Sammy Jaafari (Styal) | 29 | |
| Sam Shaw (New Mills) | 30 | |
| Andy Palmer (Chorley) | 31 | |
| Steve Ingham (Blackley) | 26 | |
| 2nd= | Elliot Tickle | 33 |
| Kris Andrews (Ashton on Mersey) | 30 | |
| 2nd= | Dave Green (Dukinfield) | 33 |
| Grant Hamerton (Pike Fold) | 32 | |
| Mark Hancock (Stand) | 30 | |
| Tony Stevens (Davenport) | NR | |
| Craig Daggitt (Bramall Park) | 30 | |
| 2nd= | Scott Howarth (Davenport) | 33 |
| Alistair Waddell (Chorlton) cum Hardy) | 32 | |
| 2nd= | Dan Croft (Huyton & Prescot) | 33 |
| Tom Clancy (Cheadle) | 23 | |
| Phil Kelly | 29 | |
| Alan Crompton (Haigh Hall) | 30 | |
| Colin Maroney | NR | |
| Rob Braithwaite | 27 | |
| Paul Dunn (Huyton & Prescot) | 25 | |
| Anthony Sproston | 31 |
| Pos | Pro Am | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Smith (Stamford) & Phil Hodson (Stamford) | 36 | |
| Ryan O’Neill & Steve Moores (Saddleworth) | 37 | |
| Ben Davies (Romiley) & Jamie Beech (Mellor) | 32 | |
| Ryan Owen (Styal) & Luc Davies (Styal) | 39 | |
| Craig Corrigan & Phil Cooney (Houghwood) | 35 | |
| Sammy Jaafari (Styal) & Lee Norcross (Styal) | 36 | |
| 1st | Sam Shaw (New Mills) & Courtney Dignan (New Mills) | 44 |
| Andy Palmer (Chorley) & Andy Shaw (Chorley) | 37 | |
| Steve Ingham (Blackley) & Steve Murray (Blackley) | 39 | |
| 2nd cpo | Elliot Tickle & Mike Smith (Blackley) | 40 |
| Kris Andrews (Ashton on Mersey) & Nigel Mathers (Ashton on Mersey) | 36 | |
| Dave Green (Dukinfield) & Paul Crisp (Ashton on Mersey) | 35 | |
| Grant Hamerton (Pike Fold) & Julian Phillips (Pike Fold) | 34 | |
| 3rd cpo | Mark Hancock (Stand) & Gareth Mawdsley (Stand) | 40 |
| Tony Stevens (Davenport) & Mke Jones (Davenport) | NR | |
| Craig Daggitt (Bramall Park) & Andy Ince (Bramall Park) | 27 | |
| Scott Howarth (Davenport) & Mike Lamb (Bramhall) | 39 | |
| Alistair Waddell (Chorlton cum Hardy) & Ben Kellet (Chorlton cum Hardy) | 39 | |
| Dan Croft (Huyton & Prescott) & Paul Goodman (Huyton & Prescott) | 38 | |
| Tom Clancy (Cheadle) & Mick Holmes (Cheadle) | 32 | |
| Phil Kelly & James Woodcock (Stamford) | 37 | |
| Alan Crompton (Haigh Hall) & Mick Duffell (Pleasington) | 36 | |
| Colin Maroney & Joe Donnelly (Harwood) | 29 | |
| Rob Braithwaite & Paul Braithwaite | 35 | |
| Paul Dunn (Huyton & Prescott) & Billy Ford (Huyton & Prescot) | 29 | |
| Anthony Sproston & Mal Hodson (Dunscar) | 34 |
| Pos | Am Am | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Andy Angelone (Stamford) & Steve Downend (Stamford) | 38 |
| Steve Smith (Stamford) & Graham Dowd (Stamford) | 22 | |
| Matt Foster (Werneth Low) & Dave Stearns (Werneth Low) | 31 | |
| Darren Clarke (Stamford) & Steve Milligan (Stamford) | 33 | |
| Steve Yates (New Mills) & Stuart Milner (New Mills) | 30 | |
| Andy Hannay (Rochdale) & Tony Palmer (Chorley) | 27 | |
| Charles Herbert (Alderley Edge) & Neil McGuinness (Disley) | 36 | |
| Don Milligan (Ashton on Mersey) & Mike Fenton (Dunham Forest) | 26 | |
| Simon Lo (Bolton Old Links) & Michael Ip (Bolton Old Links) | 29 | |
| Kam Wong (Bolton Old Links) & Betty Fan (Bolton Old Links) | 25 | |
| Carl Blackshaw (Regent Park) & Mark Harrison (Hart Common) | 35 | |
| 1st | Chris Hayes (Hart Common) & Paul Rushby (Hart Common) | 40 |
| Kris Partington (ALder Root) & Craig Gilligan (High Legh Park) | 30 | |
| Carleton Weldon (Stamford) & Spencer Lavery (Stamford) | 31 | |
| Greg Norbury (Flixton) & Phil Dearden (Flixton) | 31 | |
| Paul Thornley (Flixton) & Chris Mulhearn (Flixton) | 24 | |
| John Barrow (Flixton) & Bob Barrow (Davyhulme Park) | 35 | |
| David Wakerley (Ellesmere) & Colin Donelan (Duxbury Park) | 26 | |
| John Kilner (Hart Common) & Clint Davey (Ellesmere) | NR | |
| Dave Smith (Hart Common) & Danny Beeley (Westhoughton) | NR | |
| Martin Allmond-Smith (Tytherington) & Steve Pinnington (Tyrherington) | 31 | |
| Alistair Holloway (MDGA Captain) & Anthony Kenny (Prestwich) | 35 | |
| Richard Margrave (Stamford) & Mike Grainger (Stamford) | 35 | |
| Chris Lee (Mellor) & Paul Butler (Mellor) | 34 | |
| Paul Donelan Regent Park) & Rob Jackson (Regent Park) | 35 | |
| 3rd cpo | Paul Bartle (Regent Park) & Dave Grannell (Regent Park) | 36 |
| Nearest the Pin: Andy Hannay (Rochdale) |
The Manchester and District Golf Alliance is the largest of its kind in the country consisting of over a 100 golf clubs from the Manchester and surrounding area.
It was formed in 1924, with two main aims. Firstly, to provide additional income throughout the winter months for Professional golfers, but primarily to forge ‘Friendship Through Golf’.
We are a non profit making organisation with all our revenue being returned to golfers as prizes. Whilst providing an income for professional golfers MDGA has expanded over the years to include amateur golfers and inter club knockout competitions. The Dunham Forest Trophy is our most prestigious event which involves the Club Professionals and the lowest handicap players from each club taking part, however the competitions also include The City Glass Mens Foursomes, The Archie Preston Mixed Knockout, Seniors Team Knockout and The BMW Junior Team Knockout..
Any member of a golf club that is affiliated to the Manchester & District Golf Alliance is eligible to play in the weekly MDGA competitions which take place each Wednesday from September to December and February to May.
The Wednesday competitions are in fact three competitions in one. There is an individual competition for the professionals as well as a Pro/Am and an Am/Am competition.
The events are held on a different course each week and are open to any member of the affiliated clubs. Check out the fixture list on the Winter Series tab to view the fixtures. Tee times can also be booked by contacting the Assistant Secretary via email at mdgajimcunliffe53@gmail.com.
Alistair enjoys the first half
The MDGA organises a sponsored Winter Series of competitions for professionals and amateurs playing different courses on Wednesdays between September and May, with a mid-season break between December and February.
It also organises very competitive Inter Club Knock Outs in the summer months for different categories of players.
The long-serving Alliance President is Ian Brooks who with his Bolton Old Links GC colleague Jim Cunliffe and France-based Ian Hales organise the competitions with excellent efficiency.
Each year there is a new Captain alternating between professional and amateur.
Last season was the MDGA Centenary Year with Pike Fold Professional Grant Hamerton as the Captain.
He handed over the Captain’s regalia to Denton Golf Club’s Alistair Holloway in August.
Alistair outlined the first half of his season in office:
“The season so far has been excellent.
Despite some poor weather, the host clubs have worked very hard to be able to prepare the courses and keep them playable. It is much appreciated by all the players.
My highlight of the season so far was for the MDGA to visit my home club of Denton and to see the local professionals take the course apart!
I think the reason the Alliance works so well is the inclusivity. Everyone is welcome and everyone is equal.
There is a wide variety of players, some more skilful than others! It makes for a very harmonious environment.
The Alliance motto of ‘Friendship through Golf’ is very fitting.
One thing that surprised me when I play on the MDGA circuit is just how good our local professionals are.
These boys sure can play! This is as well is being all round nice guys.
All the officials and players have been great during my first half year as Captain.
I would like to thank all the players and the Professionals who loyally support the events, whatever the weather can throw at us.
Also a shout out to for all the sponsors who help make the events a success.
A special mention to Jim Cunliffe as the wizard of scoring and results. Both Jim, and President, Ian Brooks, put in many hours not just on Competition Day, but also in the background in making sure every event runs smoothly.
My aim for the second half of the season is to move up the Amateur Order of Merit table with my playing partner, Anthony Kenny (Prestwich GC), and enjoy the company of my fellow golfers and the hospitality of hosting clubs. I look forward to supporting the Alliance moving forward in 2026.”