Self-employed electrician Philip Inman is the new Captain of Silsden Golf Club.

Philip, 45, who took over from Silsden newsagent Martyn Twigg, officially 'drove-in' in front of members on Sunday morning.

A 13 handicapper, Philip has played golf at Silsden on and off since he was 15 years old.

n A four over par 74 was good enough to give Keighley's Mike Bradley the professionals' prize in the Bradford Winter Alliance at windy Baildon last Wednesday.

Low scoring proved difficult in the conditions, but four pairs still managed to tie on five under par 65.

Victory went to Clayton's Steve Bower and Tony Muff on a countback, with Silsden pair John Whitaker and Tom Starkie having to settle for fourth place. Another Silsden pair, Malcolm Mawson and Gary Davey, were in fifth place on 66.

This week's Winter Alliance at Keighley was called off as the course was waterlogged.

n Top international golfer Colin Montgomerie is backing a campaign to encourage youngsters to become 'learner drivers' by taking up golf.

In a bid to find tomorrow's superstars, thousands of beginners and newcomers to the game will be able to take advantage of free golf lessons with PGA professionals during BAE Systems' National Golf Week from April 21 to May 1.

The campaign is open to all ages. PGA chief executive Sandy Jones says: "We want to take golf right down to the grass roots and interest children as young as eight or nine as well as teenagers."

Colin Montgomerie said: "Everyone should be given the chance to have a go at golf, and this campaign sets out to do exactly that. You're never too young or too old to start learning this unique game."

A special hotline (08706 003330) on which callers can be referred to their nearest PGA professional goes live on March 20. Further details can be found on the Internet at www.pga.org.uk or by calling 01675 470333.

n Local golfers have the chance to win a round with one of Europe's top professionals in the Compass Group English Open pro-am being played at the Marriott Forest of Arden course in May.

All Marriott's 15 courses, including the new Hollins Hall course at Baildon, are staging an individual competition - the Marriott Masters. The winner of each event will go through to the pro-am.

The Hollins Hall event is on May 1, at a reduced rate of £25. Call the golf office on 01274 534212 to register for a place.

Silsden - Captain's Drive-In 4BBB Medal (14 holes): 1 Gary Davey and Paul Tetley 46, 2 John Clarkson and Dave Kingham 46, 3 Gavin Whitaker and Chris Hardy 47, 4 Phil Tedder and Dale Gatenby 47.

Bingley St Ives Ladies Section - March Medal, Silver Division: Mrs G Binns 81-11-70; Bronze Division: Mrs J Naylor 98-29-69.

Bracken Ghyll - February Stableford, 1st Division: 1 Doug Thompson 43pts, 2 James Simpson 42pts, 3 Neil Riley 41pts; 2nd Division: 1 Dave Beckett 46pts, 2 Chris Naylor 43pts, 3 Jonty Hawkes 42pts. March Medal, 1st Division: 1 Duncan Hall 78-7-71, 2 Matthew Brook 87-16-71, 3 Nick Page 83-17-71; 2nd Division: 1 Andrew Sheldon 94-28-66, 2 Mick Boyle 94-28-66, 3 Richard Jeremy 91-22-69.

Branshaw - 4BBB Medal: 1 Ian Dickie and Peter Ripley 58, 2 Adie Greenwood and Mark Lansdall 60, 3 Brian Jefferson and Colin Proctor 61, 4 Leon Holland and David Milner 62.

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