He is aiming to secure a spot on the European Tour and Stalmine golf ace Jack Clarkson says his father Phil, the former Blackpool FC star, supports his decision to forge a career in a different sport.
Chris Nay only took up golf again because of the boycott of his beloved Blackpool FC - and he is so pleased he did as St Annes-based Chris enjoyed a luxury golfing holiday in Portugal last year as a finalist in the Gazette Matchplay tournament, finishing runner-up.
Blackpool North Shore Golf Club’s head professional Andrew Richardson leads the way in England and Ireland for promoting the game, having won a top industry award.
Paul Lawrie ushered in the next chapter of his career after turning 50 on New Year’s Day, with a trip to Royal Lytham and St Annes for The Senior Open Presented by Rolex high on his list of priorities in his first year as a senior golfer.
Tommy Fleetwood might not bring the Ryder Cup to the town whose name he shares, but Fleetwood Town boss Joey Barton says fans could get an early Christmas present in the form of a visit from the top golfer.
Fleetwood Golf Club’s Chris Boyes won The Gazette Matchplay for the third time in Portugal but won’t be continuing his love affair with the tournment next year – his wedding is planned for the weekend at the end of September when our sun-kissed finals are traditionally staged.
It was only fitting that the highest-quality golf was reserved for the final in Portugal as The Gazette Matchplay 2018 was won by Chris Boyes of Fleetwood Golf Club.
Chris Boyes of Fleetwood Golf Club will face Chris Nay from St Annes Old Links in Saturday's final of The Gazette Matchplay 2018 after two all-action semi-finals in Portugal, one of them among the most dramatic in the event's history.
Three first-time semi-finalists from the St Annes Old Links Club will join Fleetwood’s two-time champion Chris Boyes in Portugal to compete for the 2018 Gazette Matchplay crown, again generously sponsored by Blackpool taxi firm Blacktax.
