A-Team Report (Cup) Ashton 1.5 v Dukinfield 3.5 I’m really disappointed to report that we have been edged out of the ODGL Cup by Dukinfield. We played them last week in the semi-final for the prize of taking on Denton in next month’s final. As you will see from the results below the overall match was very tight and could have easily gone either way with two matches continuing in the dark over sudden death extra holes. It always seems to be a close affair between our two clubs whether it be the Ashfield Cup or League fixtures; in fact this year has already seen us draw home and away against them. The semi-final was played in the right spirit with the best team winning on the night. Congratulations to Dukinfield and good luck in the final. I would also like to thank North Manchester GC for hosting our match. And finally a big thanks to my team for playing some fantastic golf to get us to the semis this year; I’m proud of them all and I know there is much success to come from this squad in the not too distant future. Andy Lomas and Sam Carroll – Lost 4&3 Charlie Casson and Mike Barlow – Lost on 21st Hole Josh Ainscough and Simon Craig – Won 1 Up Luke Kelly and Jacob Hall – Agreed a Halve on the 20th Hole (dark) Graham Kay and Martin Wild – Lost 2&1 Our focus is now 100% on our challenge for the League Championship. We are currently in good shape with 4 matches remaining and all to play for, but it will go to the wire for whichever team prevails and ultimately wins the title. We are currently sitting in 2nd place 4 points off Werneth at the top, but we have a crucial game in hand. We play Werneth away this week in a match that could go a long way in deciding the outcome of the title. Have a great week.
Martin Wild A-Team Captain
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