March Golf Club’s centenary year marked by the Cambridgeshire Area Golf Union as chairman Barry Cracknell presented with plate

March Golf Club’s centenary year was marked by the Cambridgeshire Area Golf Union, where the club’s chairman Barry Cracknell was presented with a plate to mark the occasion.

Cracknell spoke about his pride in the club and how it has evolved over the past 100 years.

He said that “with the great support of members and everyone involved in the club, he hopes someone will be picking up a plate in another 100 years”.

Meanwhile, the women’s section came fourth in county competition the Mary Cole Rose Bowl, played at the Cambridgeshire Country Club.

This is a hotly contested competition, with 15 teams from across the county taking part. The competition was won by Links Newmarket, with March just missing out on third place by one shot.

Gail Johnson, women’s captain, said: “Fourth is a great result for a small club – I was so pleased with how well the team played.

“Having support from team-mates as caddies helped too. We seem to be improving year on year.”

The club also recently hosted the second annual Maddie’s Day trophy, an individual stableford competition.

More than 80 members took part, and club junior Millie Pearce won with an outstanding 45 points – winning her the trophy and three shots cut off her handicap.

Ben Oliver came in second place with a very respectable 41 points.

The day was finished off with a hog roast, live music, a raffle and an auction, with all money raised going to the Maddie Rose Campaign.

The campaign aim is to encourage and support young people into work in the merchanting or building materials sector, through the uptake of apprenticeship schemes. To date, it has raised more than £160,000 – with a further £7,200 being raised at the March event.

Steve Durdant-Hollamby spoke about how proud he was of the work Maddie started and what a difference the campaign is making to the lives of young people. He thanked everyone for their support of the event.