The Annual Match for the “Harken Trophy” against the Bolton & District Society of Golf Captains was held at Pike Fold Golf Club on Wednesday 20th July 2011. The weather started off hot and sunny and all matches were completed before the rain arrived yet again. The course was presented in magnificent condition and whilst being a stiff test of golf was a pleasure to play.

The Past Captain of Pike Fold Golf Club, Mr. John O’Donnell, welcomed the two Societies to play at Deane Golf Club. He was delighted that we had chosen Pike Fold as the venue as it proved that they as a club were progressing in the right direction.

The Manchester Society Captain David Besant Roberts welcomed the Bolton Captains and expressed his thanks to his playing partners for an excellent game. He thanked the officials of Pike Fold Golf Club for allowing us the use of their facilities and preparing and presenting the course in an excellent condition. He presented the usual commemorative plaque to John O’Donnell as a memento of our visit. A plaque will also be presented to the Ladies Section of the Club as a thank you for giving up their day to allow us to play.

John Powell, Captain of Bolton thanked the Manchester Captains for their generous hospitality and also reiterated thanks to Pike Fold Golf Club. He also presented the Club with a memento of their visit. He then announced that after a very closely fought Match, Manchester had retained the Harken Trophy. The result being 81/2 to 41/2 in favour of Manchester.

We look forward to playing against our friends from Bolton again next year and hopefully we can retain the Harken Trophy!

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