AGM and Annual Dinner 2010
The AGM will take place at Northwick Park Golf Centre on Jan 19 at 8. 00 pm - refreshments available beforehand.
The Annual Dinner will be at Ealing Golf Club on 29 Jan at 7.30pm. 3 course meal with coffee and cheese followed by guest speaker and comedian Joe Goodman - king of the one-liners

Casey and King
Harry Casey (Enfield) continued his good form for the English Under 16 Team in their match against Scotland - winning his 4somes but just losing on the last hole in his singles match in the drawn game. Tommy King (Sudbury) has been noticed by the selectors and been called into the England A squad for winter training.

Frank Rowse Final - won in play off
Venue: Ealing GC. 27 Sept: Hendon v Sudbury
What a final - a scriptwriter's dream as 7 out of 12 matches go down the 18th hole and the final singles match, all square playing the 18th hole, holds the outcome of the overall result.
The Facts - am foursomes. James Ellis/Marc Kuber (Hendon) a/s with Tommy King/Tony Ginn ( Sudbury): Dean/Scott Fallon (Hendon) 2 down
to Dan Kneafsey/David Ginn (Sudbury) who birdie the last 3 holes: Luke Goddard/John Smith (Hendon) 2/1 victors over Dan Jeffries/Matt Pegg (Sudbury): Mark Tomlinson/Peter Edwards (Hendon) 2 up over Niall Keogh/Dan Parsons (Sudbury)
PM Singles: out 1st Goddard defeats King: S. Fallon holds on to win 1 up over D. Ginn: T. Ginn wins last 2 holes to overcome D.Fallon 1 up: Kneafsey in command wins 2/1 over Kuber: Smith beats Pegg 3/2: Parsons holds on to win 1 up against Ellis: Keogh comfortable 4/3 winner against Tomlinson: Edwards/ Jeffries match each other and a/s playing the last both have birdie chances which just fail. Result 6-6
Play off time: Scott Fallon holds his 3 footer on the 2nd extra hole to win over Tommy King.

Captain John Smith and the victorious Hendon Team

Champions at Woodhall Spa: 19-20 Sept
Amateur Champion Justin Phelps (Ruislip) made a huge challenge in the Counties Champions tournament played over the weekend. With a CSS 75 in both rounds Justin shot 2 x 71 (minus 4) and finished 3rd out of 27 other County Champions just 2 shots behind the winner. Tony Ginn (Sudbury) was playing in the 1st Junior Champions tournament. Also with a CSS 75 over both rounds Tony shot 80 and 76 to finish 16/32.

Justin Phelps 3rd in the Champion of Champions at Woodhall Spa.

Hendon and Stanmore celebrate
Finals of Presidents Foursomes and Middlesex Sixes
Venue: Enfield GC. 20 Sept.

In the final of the Presidents 4somes Hendon claimed the cup by beating Muswell Hill 2-1. Fielding their strongest side Hendon's leading pair Dean and Scott Fallon were under par in their 6/5 win over Mitchell Hollis and Steve Walsom. Capt. John Smith / Luke Goddard triumphed 4/3 over Alan Drake / Peter Milligan. Muswell Hill got some reward in the final match with Clay O'Shea / Dave Jones winning 4/3 over James Ellis / Mark Tomlinson.

The final of the Middlesex Sixes between Stanmore and Finchley went to the final match. Finchley won the 1st match: James O'Brian / Richard Bernstein 3/2 over Rajni Patel / Ameet Panchmatia. Stanmore struck back in the 2nd game; Brendan Moore / Richard Freeman 4/3 over Viranda Chohan / Ted Mead. The last game was won down the 17th by the Stanmore pair of Hadrian Lewell / Adrian Trombetta over Alex Provan / Yatin Patel.

Past Presidents, Barry Groce and Geof Karet present the trophy to the Hendon Team

The Stanmore Team enjoying winning the MCGU Sixes for the first time.

King - from Bulgaria to Finchley
George Gowland Salver; Semis and Final
Venue: Finchley GC. - Date:16 Sept.
Semis: Harry Varney (Fulwell) unfortunately left his game at home or further away and lost heavily to English Under 16 player Harry Casey (Enfield). Tommy King (Sudbury) having just arrived home from the Sudbury annual pilgrimage to Bulgaria and having won the Bulgarian Amateur Open by 2 shots with David Ginn placed 3rd, finished off his semi with Scott Fallon (Hendon) in eagle, birdie, birdie, par, eagle, birdie to win 6/4.
Final: a game of 2 halves: Harry, playing very solid golf and 3 under, was 4 up at the turn. The match then turned as Tommy, 4 under, won the next 5 holes. Harry pulled it back to all square at the 16th but Tommy finished off with birdie and eagle to win the Salver 2/1.

Tommy King Champion of Bulgaria and Gowland Winner

Seniors vs BB&O
Venue: Ellesborough GC. 7 Sept
The Seniors ended their season with a 4-6 loss to the league leaders. Needing to win the match by an 8-2 margin to top the league the Seniors were always fighting the odds and so it proved. Fine victories came from Alan Drake (Muswell Hill), Mark Stanton (Ealing), Tom Powell (Mill Hill) and shared points for Jonny Johnson (Northwood) and Howard Marshall (Mill Hill). but losses by Capt. Bruce Hurley (Fulwell), Joao Teixeira (Haste Hill), Chris Vallender (Fulwell), Win Ellis and Henry Webster (both Mill Hill). Middlesex ended the season in 3rd position.

Casey and Sagoo
Pavan Sagoo (Ealing) enjoyed his initial turn out for the English SE Region by winning his singles match 4/3 against the Sunningdale team. Harry Casey (Enfield) continued his selection for the victorious (9-3) English Under 16 team - losing his 4somes 2/1 he went out no.2 in the singles and romped to victory 6/4 aginst the Welsh U16 team.

Pavan Sagoo called up to S.E. Squad

Harry Casey - Under 16 squad
Harry Casey (Enfield) on duty with the English Under 16 squad - halving his 4somes and winning his singles in the 9-3 victory over Spain - also played in the North of England Under 16 Championship at Heswall (Merseyside) and finished 4th

Youths v Essex
Venue: Hendon GC Date: 29 Aug.
The might of Essex. Like the County team last year another titanic battle and once more Middlesex just bumped into the iceberg. Result 6 - 6.
The morning foursomes were tied 2-2. Victory for Tommy King (Sudbury) and Scott Fallon (Hendon). Halves for Sufian Dhaduk (Mill Hill) and Joe Atkins (Grim's Dyke) and the pairing of David Ginn and Daniel Kneafsey (both Sudbury) but a 2 down loss for Tony Ginn (Sudbury) and Dean Fallon (Hendon). The pm singles saw lead man Scott Fallon gaining a half down the 18th hole, another a/s for David Ginn, and victories for the final three of Daniel Kneafsey, Tony Ginn and Sufian Dhaduk but the earlier losses by Tommy King, Joe Atkins and Dean Fallon meant a tied result. Team Manager Eamon Kneafsey said - If only.... we certainly have the talent.

George Gowland Salver
The semi-final stage has been reached and the draw is Tommy King (Sudbury) vs Scott Fallon (Hendon) and Harry Varney (Fulwell) vs Harry Casey (Enfield). To be played at Finchley GC on Wed 16 Sept. Semis tee off at 8.15.

Scott Fallon looking forward to his match with Tommy King.

Under 13 Championship
Venue: Hampstead. Par 68 CSS 68. Date: 27 August.
The final individual Championship of the year played in excellent conditions - weather wise and course wise. The Under 13s which had a field of 24 is the future of Middlesex golf and watching many of their swings and shots the omens are good.
Winner : Best under 10 score - Leon Acikalin (Pinner Hill) with gross 88 off handicap of 26
Runner up Nett score; Jack Groves (Grims Dyke)with 82 off 22 Nett 60
Winner Nett score; Thomas Hendrie (Northwood) with 85 off 26 Nett 59
Runner up Gross score; Aidan Kovenklioglu (Sudbury) with 81 off 10
Winner Gross score: Oliver Chesterman (Highgate) with 80 off his handicap of 14

U13 Champion Oliver Chesterman

Middlesex Sixes - Presidents Foursomes Finals
The finals of the above Middlesex competitions will take place on Sun 20 Sept. at Enfield GC. The Presidents 4somes (Hendon / Muswell Hill) will tee-off at 12.00 followed by the Sixes between Finchley and Stanmore.

Middlesex v Essex
Venue: Wanstead GC. Date: 23 August
The County team lost its final league match against a strong Essex side 4-8. Sucess in the foursomes for David Ginn and Dean Fallon and a half for Scott Fallon and new cap Joe Atkins but defeats for Tommy King and Ross Chard and the final pairing of Captain Paul Kirchner and Sufian Dhaduk. In the afternoon Middlesex won the 2 top singles - Tommy King and David Ginn - but managed no further points apart from a half from last man Sufian Dhaduk. Although without a win the Captain Paul Kirchner and Team manager Greg Smith were satisfied that the winter coaching was paying dividends with lots of new players fighting for selection.

Pavan Sagoo selected
Young Pavan Sagoo (Ealing) has been noticed by the English selectors and has been chosen for the South East Region in the England''s Regions match - team of 12 - against Sunningdale on Sept 6.

Middlesex vs Bedfordshire
Venue: Dunstable Downs 16/08/09
Fielding its youngest ever team with average age of 18 years and 6 months MCGU lost the a.m. foursomes 0.5 - 3.5. although 3 of the matches went to the final green. The p.m. singles saw a tremendous fight back with victories from S. Fallon, D. Fallon (both Hendon) H. Casey, J. Fernandes (both Enfield), R. Chard (Wyke Green), a half from D. Kneafsey but defeats for D. Ginn and T. Ginn (all Sudbury) Overall result 6-6.

John Fernandes wins on his 1st Team debut

Fine display from Pavan
With the CSS 72 for each of the rounds Pavan Sagoo (Ealing) the MCGU Under 14 Champion shot rounds of 70,76,74 to finish tied 6th from a field of 108 in the Reid Trophy - the English Boys Under 14 Championship played at The Kendleshire in Gloucs.

Pavan Sagoo called up to S.E. Squad

Middlesex Sixes
Through to the final of the Sixes competition are Finchley GC who won 2-1 against Pinner Hill GC and Stanmore GC who also triumphed 2-1 over Ruislip GC.

Youth Championship 2009
Venue: Northwood GC. Date: 06 Aug
Par 71 AM. CSS 70 PM. CSS 71
Torrential rain greeted those arriving early but thankfully it relented at 7.45am and play started on time. Congrats to the greenstaff and the drainage system for making the course playable. Perhaps a little surprisingly the leaders in the clubhouse after 18 holes were Joe Atkins (Grims Dyke) with a 4 under 67 and Pavan Sagoo (Ealing) with 69. Although turning 3 over Joe kept his nerve and played the final nine 1 under for 73. He won the title by 2 shots from Tommy King (Sudbury) who shot 73 / 69. Other awards went to Joe Scibilia (Northwood) for best am score, to David Ginn (Sudbury) for the best pm score, to Max McGrail (Pinner Hill) as runner-up in the nett prize and to Pavan Sagoo (Ealing) as the nett prize winner.

A very proud Joe Atkins

Presidents Foursomes
The semis of the Presidents Foursomes took place over the week-end and the results were:
Hendon bt North Middlesex 3-0
Muswell Hill bt Bush Hill Park 2-1

Luke Goodard selected
The R&A has just announced the Walker Cup squad to play in the USA on Sept 12-13 and as expected Luke is named. Words hardly describe how proud MCGU is of him. Absolutely fantastic.

Luke Goddard 6th ranked amateur in the World

Luke Goddard - Champion
Mighty congrats to Luke Goddard (Hendon) on winning the English Amateur Title at Rye GC. 2 rounds of qualifying to be in the top 64, then 6 games of matchplay. His consistency and composure throughout the week was remarkable. In the 36 hole final he lost an early 4 hole lead and went into lunch all square. However 3 birdies in 4 holes from the 27th hole eased him into a 3/2 victory over Farren Keenan (Surrey). All of Middlesex should applaud his efforts which surely must cement his call-up into the Walker Cup team. A word of congrats to Scott Fallon (Hendon) for also playing his way into the knockout format losing in the last 32.

Luke Goddard and the Amateur Championship Trophy

Seniors again sucessful
MCGU vs Beds at Ashford Manor 27/07/09
The Seniors were victorious but only just 5.5 - 4.5 in a tense finish. 5 of the singles went to the last green. Gaining the points for MCGU were Andy Williams (Northwood), Chris Vallender (Fulwell), Howard Marshall, Mike Willcox, Henry Webster (all Mill Hill), and Joao Teixeira (Haste Hill) with a half. Not quite raising their arms in a victory salute were Tom Powell (Mill Hill), Ian Fulda (Sudbury), Alan Drake (Muswell Hill) and Capt. Bruce Hurley (Fulwell).

Youths edged out 5 - 7
MCGU vs Herts; at Harpenden 25/07/09
What a nice looking course with plenty of sloping lies to contend with. Trailing in the morning foursomes 1.5 -2.5 was quite a good result with Daniel Kneafsey / David Ryan winning the last 3 holes for a half and Harry Casey / Sufian Dhaduk overwhelming their opponents. In the pm singles Harry Casey (Enfield), Tony Ginn (Sudbury), David Ryan (Ealing) came in with hard fought wins - David Ginn (Sudbury) halved but Adil Butt (West Midsex), Sam Chapple (Ashford Manor), Daniel Kneafsey (Sudbury) and Sufian Dhaduk (Mill Hill) could not quite match their opponents.

Coronation Bowl / EGU Gold Medal
Venue; Sudbury GC. Par 69 CSS 71 Date: 22 July 2009
21 MCGU clubs with their 2 qualifiers battled for the Coronation Bowl and all players for the EGU Gold Medal over 36 holes in fairly blusterly conditions. Each with 2 very consistent scores of nett 71, John Nugent and David Stiff (Ealing) won the Bowl with a total of 284. Second placed club was Harefield Place pipping Finchley on countback with 293. The nett a.m. prize went to Michael Murphy (Muswell Hill) with 71 on countback and the nett p.m. prize to Steve Ferris (Muswell Hill) with a 69. Runner-up in the EGU Gold medal was Andy Hills (Harefield Place) who was 2 shots behind Martin Batsford (Bush Hill Park). Playing off 6 Martin came in with nett scores of 69 + 69. He will go on to represent Middlessex at Woodhall Spa in August.

John Nugent and David Stiff of Ealing G C

Martin Batsford (Bush Hill Park) Winner of the EGU Gold Medal Qualifier.

Youths off to a flyer
Middlesex Youths vs Bedfordshire
Venue: West Middlesex GC. Date: 18 July
With neither county able to field its strongest side Middlesex showed the strength of depth in the Youth squad and overcame Beds 10-2. Gaining a virtual unbeatable lead of 4-0 in the morning foursomes (1 match forfeited) MCGU marched on with victories in the singles for David Ginn, Tony Ginn, Danial Parsons, Daniel Kneafsey (all Sudbury), Daniel Stevens (Enfield) and Adil Butt (West Midsex). David Ryan (Ealing) and Sam Chapple (Ashford Manor) lost their games on the 17th green.

Seniors Championship
Venue; Muswell Hill on 15 July
Par 71 CSS 74 am CSS 73 pm
Immediate congratulations to Ricky Cameron (West Middlesex) for his hole-in-one at the par 3 12th hole. Conditions were fairly windy with super slick greens and slick means fast. Alan Drake (Muswell Hill) who recently qualified for the final round of the English Seniors did a Tiger and blew the field away. His rounds of 76 + 74 gave him a massive winning margin of 10 shots from club mate Phillip Richardson. The age group categories were won by the following :
Mark Stanton (Haste Hill), Joao Teixeira (Haste Hill) and Bob Stephenson (West Middlesex)
The runner up Nett prize went to Colin Taylor (Muswell Hill) and the winner of the Nett was David Hankin (Pinner Hill)

Alan Drake receives the Championship trophy from President Dennis Walker.

English County Championship
In the EGU South East Group Qualifier played at Aldeburgh GC on Sat 11 July Middlesex finished 3rd out of 11 counties. The 6 man team of Luke Goddard, Scott Fallon (both Hendon), Justin Phelps (Ruislip), Tommy King, David Ginn and Tony Ginn (all Sudbury) played superbly in the afternoon round and came up with the lowest aggregate gross total. Luke was the best placed Middlesex player in overall 3rd position with rounds of 68 + 68

Frank Rowse Trophy
The Frank Rowse Trophy team event has reached the semi-final stage and the draw is -
Muswell Hill v Sudbury
Northwood v Hendon
Matches to be played on or by Aug 31
Muswell Hill v Sudbury at Northwood start 8.30 singles at 1.30 on Aug 31
Hendon v Northwood at Sudbury on 22 Aug -foursomes at 8.30 singles 1.00

George Gowland Salver
The George Gowland Salver knock-out has reached the quater final stages and the draw is-
Dean Fallon (Hendon) v Tommy King (Sudbury)
Sufian Dhaduk (Mill Hill) v Harry Casey (Enfield)
Harry Varney (Fulwell) v Matthew Fox (West Mid)
Ross Dickson (Crews Hill) v Scott Fallon (Hendon)
Matches to be played on or by Aug 16

Middlesex Sixes Draw
The semi-final draw for the Middlesex Sixes is as follows:
Ruislip vs Stanmore at Finchley tee-off 2.26
Finchley vs Pinner Hill at Stanmore tee-off 11.30
Matches to be played on August 9

Seniors squeezed out
Date: July 3. Venue: South Herts. In their 2nd league match of the season MCGU Seniors were narrowly defeated by their Herts counterparts 5.5 - 4-5. The winners being Joao Teixeira, Alan Drake, Henry Webster and Mike Willcox. Bob Stephenson halved his match whilst John Johnson, Mark Stanton, Tom Powell, Win Ellis and Bruce Hurley lost.

Presidents Foursomes
The Presidents Foursomes has reached the semi-final stage and the draw pits Bush Hill Park against Muswell Hill and North Middlesex versus Hendon. The matches to be played on August 2
Bush Hill Park vs Muswell Hill play at North Middlesex -tee-off 7.45am
North Middlesex vs Hendon play at Bush Hill Park - tee-off 8am

Ross Dickson gets call up
With rounds of 70 + 74 and overall 7th place in the National Schools Finals at Fulwell GC Ross Dickson (Crews Hill) has been selected to play for the English Schools against Scotland in September at Westerwood GC near Glasgow.

Captains and Secretaries
The MCGU Captains and Secretaries held their annual competition at Muswell Hill GC on Friday 19 June. An event generously sponsored by the English Golf Captains, it proved to be a successful day if not in numbers certainly in comeraderie and competitiveness.

Before the prize-giving Vice President Win Ellis presented to Muswell Hill's Head Green-keeper, Matt Plested, an award from the STRI for implementing ecological initiatives on the golf course.

The winner, who goes through to regional qualifying, was Colin Lynes (Bush Hill Park) and the runner-up was Nigel Lipscomb (Horsenden Hill). The guest prizes went to Adrian Hobbs (Muswell Hill) - course knowledge -and Patrick Walsh (Whitewebbs).

Colin Lynes MCGU Captains Champion 2009

Runner-up Nigel Lipscomb receives his prize from Win Ellis MCGU Vice President.

More success for Middlesex players
Last week 15-20 June in the British Amateur held at Formby and West Lancs golf courses Tommy King (Sudbury) shot 73 + 68 in the qualifying event. In the match play which followed he was beaten in the last 32 by the eventual semi-finalist. At the Berkshire over the week-end Luke Goddard (Hendon) shot scores of 67,71,63 and 71 to finish 2nd in the high quality field

Luke Goddard Runner-up in the Berkshire Trophy

West Middlesex Junior Open
The Junior Open was played on 28 May with the winner Ben Smith from Sandy Lodge shooting 147. Paul Doyle of West Mid. was runner-up with 150 - Liam Ainsworth won the am gross round and Matthew Nagle the pm round.

Luke helps to win the Ashes
Luke Goddard was part of a 5 man EGU Team which after 2 unsuccessful attempts finally beat the Aussies 11-3 at Royal Birkdale. Good omens!

Luke has been in very consistent form so far this Walker Cup year - 5th in the Irish, 5th in the Welsh, 4th in the Scottish Open and 4th in the St Andrews Links.

Luke practising for the British Amateur at Formby beginning 14th June.

Harry Casey selected
Harry who recently retained the MCGU Under 16 Championship has been selected to represent the 3 boy EGU Team in the German Junior Masters in Heidelberg on 5-7 August.

Harry looking forward to his trip to Germany

Seniors vs Essex
Historic victory for the Seniors at Wyke Green on Monday 8 June. Captain Bruce Hurley opened with a strong batting order and the tactics paid off with 3 wins and 2 halves coming from the first 5 players - another win got Middlesex to 5 points and last man Hurley sunk a 5 footer on the last green for his half and clinch victory. The wins came from John Teixeira, Alan Drake, Chris Vallender and Norbert Gorry with halves from Tom Powell, Johnny Johnson and Bruce Hurley

Captain Bruce Hurley has plenty to smile about.

Amateur Championship 5 -7 June
Venue: Wyke Green, par 69.
Friday: 70 players in 36 hole qualifier with the top 16 going through to the knock-out stages. CSS 70 in both rounds. Tommy King leads the field with 69 & 66 followed by Justin Phelps 68 & 69. Sudbury win the Team event - Tommy King 135, Tony Ginn 142, David Ginn 145 - and will represent Middlesex at North Hants on Sept 12/13 in the Champion Club tournament.
Sat. AM. Tommy King beat Robert Goldie: Tony Ginn bt Stuart Jee: Danial Parsons bt Sufian Dhaduk: Dean Fallon bt Daniel Jeffries: Justin Phelps bt Tim Owers: David Ryan bt Michael O''Connor: Louis Dunn-Allen bt David Ginn and Scott Fallon bt Harry Casey.
Sat PM: victories for Tony Ginn over Tommy King: Danial Parsons over Dean Fallon: Justin Phelps over David Ryan and Scott Fallon over Louis Dunn-Allen.
Sun AM: Thunder, lightning and torrential rain - suddenly stops at 8.30. The green staff work wonders and the semis start at 9.00. Danial Parsons beats Tony Ginn 3/1 and Justin Phelps 1 down with 3 to play overcomes Scott Fallon 1 up.
Sun PM: The Final: a wonderful display of shot making and holing out - what a shame more people did not watch. Once again Justin is 1 down with 3 to play - wins 16. halves 17 and becomes champion as Danial 3 putts on 18. Justin goes forward to Woodhall Spa on Sept 20 in the County Champions Tournament. Many thanks to Wyke Green and all the MCGU officials.

Justin Phelps Champion for the 3rd time.

Frank Rowse draw
Here are the matches for the 3rd round of the Frank Rowse Trophy;
Muswell Hill v Pinner Hill
Ashford Manor v Hendon
Sudbury v Wyke Green
Finchley v Northwood
Matches to be played on or before 12 July

Middlesex Boys Championship
The 1st Majors -Under 18/16/14- were played at Mill Hill GC on Wed 27 May. The weather certainly in the morning was somewhat unkind with continuous light rain and a nasty wind - at least it improved in the afternoon. Leaders in the clubhouse (par 70 CSS 73) were Under 18 Tony Ginn 75, U16 Aaron Morley 77 and U14 Pavan Sagoo 81. Scoring in the 2nd round improved as the players got to grips with the course. (CSS 71)
U 14 Winner ;Pavan Sagoo 81 - 78 Gross 159
Runner up; Jerome Foster 87 - 87 Gross 174
U 16 Winner; Harry Casey 78 -72 Gross 150
Runner up; Joe Irwin 82 - 72 Gross 154
U18 Winner; Tony Ginn 75 - 71 Gross 146
Runner up; Dean Fallon 76 -71 Gross 147
Junior Club Team Winner - Ashford Manor
Ashford Manor go on to represent Middlesex at Burghley Park in August and Tony Ginn who celebrated not only his win but also his 18th birthday will play in the newly created Junior Champion Tournament at Woodhall Spa in September

Birthday Boy Tony wins at Mill Hill

Tony Ginn chips his way to Boys Championmship

Worman Sword
The Worman Sword was played at Wyke Green on Sat. 23 May. In the morning round Sam Chapple (Ashford Manor) posted the best score - 70. In the second round the Amateur Champion Scott Fallon (Hendon) produced a stunning 64 - a course record - which gave him the winning total of 137. Runner up was Eamon McManus (Whitewebbs) with 141. The handicap prize went to Harry Bourne (Wyke Green)

Middlesex v BB&O
Middlesex County team lost their league match 5 - 7 v BB&O at Sudbury GC on Sun.24 May. Once again as against Herts Middlesex fell 3-1 behind in the morning foursomes. The only sucess 3/1 came from Paul Kirchner/Richard Grun. Scott Fallon/Sufian Dhaduk, Justin Phelps/Steve Cronin and Tommy King/Tony Ginn were all beaten. The afternoon singles were shared 4 points each. Our victories came from J.Phelps, R.Grun, S.Cronin and S. Dhaduk.

Richard Grun only player to gain max points.

Presidents Foursomes Draw
The second round of the Presidents Foursomes sees the following teams pitted against each other.
Enfield v Muswell Hill
North Middlesex v Sudbury
Bush Hill Park v Harefield Place
Hendon v Ashford Manor
Matches to be played on or by June 28

Middlesex vs Herts
In their 1st league match of the season Middlesex went down 4.5 to 7.5 at Ealing GC. Unlike last year when the foursomes results were outstanding Middlesex lost these 3-1. Tommy King/David Ginn losing 3/2; Scott Fallon/ Sufian Dhaduk also 3/2; Harry Casey/ Steve Cronin 2/1; the only success came from Justin Phelps / David Ryan 2/1. In the afternoon singles Phelps romped home 8/7; Ginn a comfortable 3/2; Dhaduk taking the scalp of veteran John Ambridge 2 up and Ryan a creditable half. The others alas came second. Next match at Sudbury on May 24

Middlesex Sixes Draw
The draw for Round 3 of the Suxes is as follows:
Ruislip vs Ealing
Muswell Hill vs Pinner Hill
Finchley vs West Middlesex
Stanmore vs Horsenden Hill
Matches to be played on or by July 5

Sudbury Salver
In the rescheduled Sudbury Salver held over from last year and played on Saturday 9 May Tommy King won the event with scores of 72 and 66. Danial Parsons also of Sudbury GC was second with 72 and 68. The winner of the handicap prize was k. Balson of Milford GC. This years Salver is arranged for Sept 5.

Tommy King in action

Success for John Fernandes
17year old John Fernandes (Enfield GC) beat a field of 90 players to win by one shot the Prince of Wales Challenge Cup at Princes GC, Sandwich. He shot a 2 over 73 and a 1 under 70 for his gross 143. His nett score of 71 and 68 also saw him win the Kent Playing Fields Salver.

Message from the President
The President, Dennis Walker, on behalf of all Middlesex members wishes to pass on his best wishes to Andrew Johnston (North Middlesex) who is turning pro. Andrew has been a great ambassador for Middlesex golf in the past and long may this continue. The President also sends every one's congratulations to Luke Goddard (Hendon) who has been selected in the 28 man official squad for the Walker Cup. Let us hope his form and success continues for the rest of the season.

Andrew Johnson turns Professional

Frank Rowse Trophy Draw
The 2nd Round of the Rowse Trophy has thrown up some fascinating battles, including a repeat of last year''s final.
Mill Hill v Ashford Manor
Grims Dyke v Hendon
Northwood v Fulwell
Muswell Hill v Bush Hill Park
Haste Hill v Finchley
Wyke Green v Ealing
Stanmore v Pinner Hill
Sudbury v Enfield
Matches to be played on or by May31

Middlesex Seniors Tournaments
Please apply to the individual clubs for their entry sheets and details of the following Seniors Opens
Ashford Manor: Wed 22 July
Mill Hill: Fri 7 August
Enfield: Thurs 13 August
Hendon; Wed 9 September
Grims Dyke: Wed 23 September

Middlesex Under 18
In their season opener - a triangular match against Kent and Essex - played at Highgate Golf Club the 10 man squad of H. Casey, R. Dickson, D. Fallon, M. Kuber, D. Ryan, D. Parsons, N.Keogh, K. Patel, M. McGrail and J. Gerrick held their own in the morning foursomes but were beaten in the singles. Excellent performances from Harry Casey and Danial Parsons in the singles beating both of their opponents. The match was won by the strong Essex team

Middlesex Sixes Draw
The 2nd round draw for the Middlesex Sixes is as follows-
Ruislip v Enfield : Ealing v Hendon ; Whitewebbs v West Middlesex ; Trent Park v Horsenden Hill ; Muswell Hill v Sudbury ; Wyke Green v Stanmore ; Pinner Hill v Hampstead ; Finchley v Harefield Place.
Matches to be played on or by May 10

Presidents Foursomes Draw
Following the results of the preliminary round here is the draw for the 1st round. Matches to be played over 2 legs. 1st leg to be played on or by April 19 and the 2nd leg on or by May17
West Middlesex vs Enfield
Fulwell vs Ashford Manor
North Middlesex vs Pinner Hill
Finchley vs Sudbury
Harefield Place vs Mill Hill
Hendon vs Wyke Green
Muswell Hill vs Ruislip
Northwood vs Bush Hill Park

Early season news
Luke Goddard helped England defeat Spain 13.5 - 10.5 in their annual match at La Reserva in Sotogrande.
Tommy King claims 4th spot in the Barnard Darwin trophy finishing 5 shots behind the winner over 4 rounds.
John Fernandes travels to Texas to play in the Texas Legend Junior Tour.
Andrew Johnston won the Philip Gilmore competition at the Buckinghamshire.

Middlesex pipped by Kent
In their early season friendly against Kent the Middlesex 1st team went down 8-7 at Enfield GC. Although unable to select the strongest side the Captain Paul Kirchner was almost satisfied with the result as he had been able to blood some new young faces.

Sudbury Salver
Having had to cancel the Salver last year because of bad weather Sudbury GC are holding the competition on Saturday 9 May. For entries contact Sudbury GC 020 8902 3713

President's Foursomes Preliminary Round Draw
The following fixtures are to be played on or by March 29

Crews Hill vs Sudbury
Ealing vs Bush Hill Park
Wyke Green vs Haste Hill

Enfield Golf Club - Winners 2008

George Gowland Salver Round 1 Draw
The following matches to be played on or by Sunday 5 April. Scott Fallon the holder starts his defence against Brian Cullen.

Scott Fallon drawn away in the 1st Round

Draw

Frank Rowse Trophy Round 1 Draw
The following matches to be played on or by Sunday 26 April

Wyke Green vs West Middlesex
Pinner Hill vs North Middlesex
Stanmore vs Crews Hill

All the other teams have a bye to the next round

Middlesex Sixes Round 1 Draw
The following matches to be played on or by Sunday 12 April

Ruislip vs North Middlesex
Horsenden Hill vs Crews Hill
Ashford Manor vs Enfield
Muswell Hill vs Fulwell
Sudbury vs Bush Hill Park
Wyke Green vs Haste Hill

All the other clubs which entered have a bye to next round

Junior Opens in 2009
Ashford M Tuesday 6th April

Northwood Thursday 16th April

Pinner Hill Friday 29th May

Enfield Thursday 23rd July

Sudbury Friday 31st July

Wyke Grn Wednesday 5th August

Mill Hill Friday 21st August

Crews Hill Friday 21st August

Ealing Wednesday 26th August

All are open to junior golfers under the age of 18 on 1st January 2009 except those at Ealing and Northwood, which are for all players under 21 years of age.

Entry forms can be obtained from the Entry Forms section or the respective Clubs.

MCGU Annual Dinner 2009
The Annual Dinner of the MCGU was held at Ealing Golf Club on friday 23rd January. The President of the English Golf Union, Mr Roy Case proposed the toast of the Union and the President of the MCGU, Dr Dennis Walker (Grim's Dyke) replied on behalf of the County.

Dr Walker presented the Youth Player of 2008 to County Champion, Scott Fallon (Hendon)and he also presented the Boys' Manager Mr Tim Bush with a momento for his outstanding services to Middlesex Junior Golf. Past President Geoff Karet (Finchley) presented the Middlesex Sixes Trophy to the Captain of West Middlesex Golf Club, Mr Frank Gill.

The Guest Speaker, Mr Russ Williams, gave an amusing and well received reply on behalf of the guests.

Dr Dennis Walker, President of the MCGU and Mr Roy Case, President of the EGU

Dean Fallon, Luke Goddard, Scott Fallon and Tommy King enjoying the evening.

Tim Bush (Crews Hill) and President Dr Dennis Walker.

MCGU Secretary Mike Willcox and Youth Player of 2008, Scott Fallon

Middlesex County Golf Partnership
The Partnership - a committee set up to promote golf within Middlesex - has 2 job vacancies. A chairman (volunteer position) and a part-time development officer (paid). For further details please refer to its website www.middlesexgolfpartnership.co.uk or contact Les Wiltshire on les@wiltshirelg.freeserve.co.uk or phone 01895 635870

MCGU Annual General Meeting
The AGM of the Union was held at Northwick Park on 15 January. Dr Dennis Walker (Grim's Dyke) will remain as President for one more year and the Vice President is Winston Ellis (Mill Hill)

Win Ellis, President Elect, being congratulated by his MCGU Senior team mates.

MCGU Entry Forms
The Entry Forms for MCGU events in 2009 are now online