Sunday 26th of April 2026
Though there was a threat of rain the Colin Mussett Anniversary Cup 2026 got off to a great start and turned out to be a good day for golf... not too hot, not too windy... and it stayed almost totally dry.
The Ponteland course was in excellent condition for April with firm, dry fairways and fast running greens. With all of the trees bursting into leaf it was a picture to behold.
Whilst there was a fairly wide spread of scores there were three results in the 40's with one outstanding score of 47 points!
In the Clubhouse there was a buzz of conversation as the event did what it is supposed to do and brought Captains and Vice Captains together to meet and chat.
Ponteland had offered us a wide range of main courses and sweets and everyone appeared to enjoy there choices of meals (I know I certainly did!)
Following a few words from our Chairman, Steve Rooney, the raffle was drawn and prizes collected. Then the prizes for the day's play were awarded.
The Hadrian League, on behalf of all of the member Clubs, would like to thank Ponteland for hosting this first event of the season so well and getting us off to a great start.
And finally, we'd like to thank Ponteland again for stepping in to host the event at such short notice and allowing us to retain the original event date.
For our new Sponsors Matty Oxley and Calum Russell started the day off alongside the Hadrian League's Steve Rooney and Scott Gallagher
Sadly a man down, Greg Lee of Ryton GC played with the Hadrian League's Chris Hartley and Bernard McClen
Graeme Gow and David Gilroy of Longhirst Hall with Jack Baird and Peter Cowell of Bedlingtonshire
Gary Fawcett and Stefano Magnani of Close House with Gary Sanderson and Shaun Wood of Matfen Hall
Martin Lowes and Bob Livesey of Hexham with David Ramm and Stewart Jones of Bellingham
Alan Bintcliffe and Fran Higgins of High Gosforth Park with Dean and Bryan Glendinning of Prudhoe
Ian Curry and Richard Brideges of Slaley Hall with Nick Ingham and Haydn Davidson of Ponteland
Rob Maceod and Ally MacDonald of Northumberland with Iain Stroyan and Tom O'Malley of Stocksfield
Paul Wilson and Ian Thompson of Tyneside withRichard Makepeace and Les Hope of Westerhope
A Committee team of Stuart Gibb, John Cobb, Les Palmer and Neil Clarke
Winning Club: Dean Glendinning and Bryan Glendinning won for Prudhoe with a score of 47 points
Runner Up Club: Ian Curry and Richard bridges won for Slaley Hall with a score of 42 points
Third place Club: Paul Wilson and Ian Thompson won for Tyneside with a score of 40 points
Nearest the pin winner: Iain Stroyan of Stocksfield
Committee Winners: Neil Clarke and Les Palmer - 39 points (countback)