I was absolutely delighted to be appointed as Captain at the AGM in May 2024, here I am now writing this note with the 2025 AGM fast approaching. I Have no idea where the last 12 months have gone, but I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of It.
The President Geoff Sable and I have enjoyed our three internal competitions together with ten matches against our friends from other Associations and Societies. We were rather lucky to win more matches than we lost. Looking back, out of the 10 matches we won five, drew three, and only managed to lose two.
All matches were played with friendship, camaraderie and in the spirit intended. I would therefore like to thank all the Members who took part for their valued support in achieving such a satisfactory outcome.
2024 saw twelve of us attend a new venue in St Mellion Cornwall. The event took place over 2 days with half of the players playing each day on the Nicklaus Championship course and the other half on the Kernow. This is an inter County Captains event attracting teams from counties across the country. The Team came sixth overall, but Congratulations go to our very own Team of Tony Gregory and Steve Mc Dermott who won the best team score on both Days. If anybody is interested in this fine event, please get in touch with our Match Secretary: Keith Walmsley at matchmdgc@gmail.com
Besides golf we have an annual dinner. In 2024 was once again held Worsley Marriot. The Speakers were the excellent speaker Delia Naylor President of Lancashire Golf and the very funny Captain of Worsley Golf Club Sir John Jones who was very well received. A most enjoyable night was had by all who attended.
I would like to personally thank all the members of the Executive for their valued support and guidance throughout the year, and we look forward to continued success of the association in the future.
Our first competition this year is the Founders Trophy to be held at the excellent Chorley Golf Club on Wednesday 6th May, followed by the AGM. At the AGM Peter Keown will be installed as the new Captain and Tony Gregory as President. I would like to wish them both success, fine weather and as much fun as I have had this past year. On the same evening, we look forward to officially welcoming Dave Weldon and Phil Ramskill onto the Executive and wish them well in the future.
Also, my thanks go to the Members who are already supporting our 2025 Competitions. There has been a lot of early interest in the venues, thanks to the courses our Competition and Match secretary Keith Warmsley has chosen.
Being Captain of Manchester & District Golf Captains has been an honour and privilege. To serve the membership has been a pleasure, and I thank all of you for the courtesy and respect shown to me during my year in office. It has been a most enjoyable experience, and your support has been very much appreciated. May I wish you all a happy, healthy and successful golfing year ahead.
Yours Sincerely
Steve Misell
Dear Members
I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
President Geoff Sable and I have thoroughly enjoyed our year. Being your Captain has been a great honour and a privilege and I thank you all for your courtesy and the respect shown to me during my term in Office. We also thank you for the generous support that we have received. It has been a pleasure but all too soon it is almost over. My club Captaincy Passed quickly but this year has simply been a blur.
The first competition fixture in 2025 will be the Founders Day Trophy to be held at Chorley Golf Club on Tuesday 6th May, followed by the A.G.M. at which Peter Keown will be installed as Captain and Tony Gregory as President, along with the new Executive appointments.
Besides our regular matches and competitions last year saw us play in our first inter county match at St Mellion Cornwall. I must say that all who attended last year had an excellent time. Once again new friendships were made.
For 2025 the Competitions team has managed to reserve a super set of courses for both competitions and Society matches.
During the year we play both home and away matches against other society captains, they are played in a friendly atmosphere with lots of camaraderie
To check our golfing program and details for registration and entry, please check our website (www.manchestercaptains.co.uk) All Members are eligible to play and we look forward to your participation.
As usual we are indebted to the band of volunteers who work tirelessly throughout the year to arrange and organise the matches. By definition, volunteers are people who provide a service free of charge, but that does not mean they are worthless – they are in fact, priceless, and I am sure all our members will join me in thanking them for their loyal service
We will be holding the Annual Dinner once again at the splendid Worsley Marriott on 6th November; full details will be available soon.
In concluding I wish you all a wonderful golfing year playing in beautiful sunshine!
Yours Sincerely
Steve Misell - Captain