Centenary Celebrations

The Drive In by Captain, Tony Welch on 2nd March 2008 started a year of celebrations to mark the 100 year existence of Prestwich Golf Club.

Planting of a Centenary oak tree Over a hundred members braved a chilly morning to join the opening ceremony, prior to the Drive In where the Captain and Lady Captain (Jean Nutter) were joined by the President, The Mayor of Bury and some of the elder statesmen of the club on the practice putting green, to raise the Centenary Flag. The Captain & Lady Captain also planted an Oak Tree to mark the occasion.  

The members moved from the ceremony to the 1st tee to witness the Captains Drive In which officially opened the Centenary Golfing Year.

All of the Club’s Competitions took on a special feel with all members wanting to win during this special year but the Celebrations culminated in a Festival Week held during 19th – 24th May.

Monday 19th May : Invitation Day An opportunity for members to invite guests to join the celebrations.

Tuesday 20th May : Ladies Day Centenary Trophy The ladies competition for the Ladies Centenary Trophy, presented to the Club by the Lady Captain. 

Wednesday 21st May : Club Open Comp. (Any combination including Gents / Ladies/ Juniors) This really was a fun competition giving the opportunity for the various sections within the Club to get together

Thursday 22nd May : Main Sponsors Day The Day was handed over to Thwaites who had sponsored the Marquee for their guests.

Friday 23rd May : Company Day

Saturday 24th May : Gents Centenary Trophy The Competition was open to all members, competing for a Centenary Shield, presented to the club by the Captain was won by Colin Fairhurst with a net score of 65

Sunday 25th May :- Mixed Open Competition

Monday 26th May :- Fun Day Fun' Day, the May Bank Holiday, was the day that we invited the kids' of Members and guests to join in the celebrations to promote Junior Golf. The day was a great success with parents and children thoroughly enjoying themselves with all the activities which included children’s entertainers, target golf and a magnificent Hog Roast prepared by Rodney Nutter and staff from the Restaurant.

Saturday 24th May :- Centenary Gala Ball A Marquee was erected on the top car park with a bridge connecting with the Clubhouse to accommodate the major social event of the year, a Gala Ball Held on Saturday 24th May. A jazz band played in the main lounge as guests were welcomed by the Captain & Lady Captain with a champagne reception and canapés before entering the Marquee for the Gala Ball. The dinner menu was designed by celebrity chef, Andrew Nutter and the celebrations which followed went on into the early hours. There were some sorry sights on the first tee the following day for the mixed open competition.