Inaugural Match against Bradford Captains Society

The inaugural match against the Bradford Captains was held at Baildon Golf Club on Tuesday 24th August 2011.

The Baildon course was truly spectacular with a wonderful panoramic view of the Yorkshire moors.

The weather was sunny but blustery and combined with the course to make a very stiff test of golf.

After the Competition the teams sat down to a splendid dinner of roast beef and Yorkshire pudding followed by apple pie and custard.

The Captain of the Bradford Society welcomed the Manchester Society and hoped that this match was to be the first of many. He thanked Baildon G C for hosting the event and the Green staff for presenting the course in excellent condition.

David Besant Roberts the Captain of Manchester responded and endorsed the comments that this should be the start of along and regular association with the Bradford Society. The usual commemorative plaque was presented to Baildon Golf Club in appreciation of their generous hospitality in hosting the event.

The overall result was a win for Bradford 7 – 3

Thanks go to Howard Thorpe and Geoff Sable for the organisation of the Match and we look forward to meeting with our new friends from Bradford in the not too distant future.