GOLFERS SEE OFF WELLER RALLY TO MOVE INTO SEMIS

CHRIS PARKER

MATLOCK GOLF CLUB saw off Belper Strutt Club 301-280 to reach the semi finals of the Captains Cup (Team Aggregate) in what turned out to be the closest of the  quarter final ties.

Les Mooney with an excellent break of 40 gave the golfers a decent cushion in the opener and then Ian McKay added to it with a narrow victory in the next to leave the home side 56 ahead.
Another cliffhanger saw Chris Parker edge home in the next but an emphatic fourth frame success by Justin Weller put the match back in the balance as he secured a 76-28 verdict.
But Graham Jones and McKay made sure their side retained the advantage with a hard fought doubles success.

Elsewhere, Alfreton Palmer Morewood's teams both progressed with the No 1 team defeating Crich Comrades No 2 334-270 with Des and John Smith's century points haul in the final doubles leg proving the decisive blow after each had earlier taken their singles legs. Ady Lowe top scored for the hosts.

Alfreton No 2 secured a 325-229 win at Bolehill No 1 with Ben Monk (31 break) and Simon Mays (104 points haul) in barnstorming mood. Ricki Slack and Ian Birks took narrow victories for the vanquished but the Amber Valley cuemen progressed with a bit to spare.

Bolehill No 1 enjoyed better fortune as they got past Crich No 1 316-263 with Joe Neville's 33 break in the opening exchange setting the tone before he teamed up with Keith Robertson in the pairs to bookend the night. Nick Berry top scored for the visitors.
Captains Cup (Team Aggregate) Quarter Finals: Matlock Golf Club 301, Belper Strutt Club 280; Crich Comrades No 2 270, Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 1 334; Bolehill Institute No 1 229, Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 325; Bolehill Institute No 2 316, Crich Comrades No 1 263.
Breaks: L Mooney 40; J Neville 33; B Monk 31,31; S Donner 20.