News Archive

November 12, 2008 · Most golfers are now playing in ‘soft spike’ golf shoes. One of the disadvantages of soft spikes is that the quantity of debris picked up off the course which is many times higher than by...

November 12, 2008 · We have amongst our members - one who has a real claim to fame !! Yes - Les Whittle- has had the honour of actually playing in The Open Championship. The Year 1979 The Venue...

October 16, 2008 · It’s true what they say – time flies when you are enjoying yourself. I am now just over half way through my term of office and the competitive golf season is nearly over. So much...

October 16, 2008 · Well, the summer has come and gone, not in a blaze of sunshine, rather in a welter of wind and rain. Nevertheless, I have enjoyed myself immensely and will be eternally grateful to the Past Captains...

August 11, 2008 · Mail on Sunday Sale Ladies' remarkable run in the Mail on Sunday competition came to an end last week. Their quest began in February along with over 2000 other teams from across...

August 11, 2008 · Another Mersey League team year flown by and an eventful one at that. After a mediocre start to the season, when our teams seemed unable to take home advantage of the specialist condition of...

August 7, 2008 · Snooker Room It is upstairs on the left...labelled 'Billiards Room' The refurbishment is finally complete Why not play a frame or two in preparation for what we hope will...

August 6, 2008 · Not just a 4 hole play off ...... it went to sudden death... And Rory Sullivan the winner of the Scratch Prize just missed winning the Peace Prize as well when Graham Horton pipped him when...

August 6, 2008 · Etiquette Video The R&A has teamed up with 2007 Open Champion Padraig Harrington to put together a guide to the etiquette of the game of golf. The video explains all the basics about...

August 6, 2008 · Sport England have started a consultation period (which finishes in September) on the lottery. It is part of the current strategy process and is necessary before they can make any changes to what the...

August 6, 2008 · Hi Folks Please find attached the Family Fun Day poster. Hope you have all got the date free, bank holiday Monday 25th August and able to come along to what should be a great family day ou...

August 6, 2008 · Coinciding with the of STRI visit, Chris Hulme had arranged for a survey of the irrigation system. Both took place on Monday 30th June. The findings confirmed what the majority of us already kne...

July 21, 2008 · Following the disruptions and therefore postponements caused by bad weather revised dates are as follows Captain's Final - August 16th and 17th Thwaites Bowl - August...

July 9, 2008 · SALE GOLF CLUB LOTTERIES RULES & REGULATION FOR MEMBERS INTRODUCTION The information below outlines the conditions governing the Sale Golf Club lotteries. Funds...

July 9, 2008 · Following a recent doubling of the premium for the Golfplan Insurance which covered our members for personal injury claims whilst playing anywhere it has been decided to discontinue subscribing for...