{"id":1986,"date":"2025-01-28T15:50:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T15:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/clinico.creaws.com\/?page_id=1986"},"modified":"2025-11-02T16:05:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T16:05:09","slug":"home-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='grid-row clearfix'><div class='grid-col grid-col-12'><section class='cws-widget'><div class='cws_widget_content tab_widget'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class='tabs'><a class='tab' role='tab' tabindex='0'>SDGA - Aims<\/a><a class='tab' role='tab' tabindex='1'>SDGA - Winners<\/a><a class='tab' role='tab' tabindex='2'>SDGA - Profile<\/a><a class='tab active' role='tab' tabindex='3'>SDGA - Annual Events<\/a><a class='tab' role='tab' tabindex='4'>SDGA - Org Chart<\/a><a class='tab' role='tab' tabindex='5'>SDGA - Timeline<\/a><a class='tab' role='tab' tabindex='6'>SDGA - Events Matrix 2023-2031<\/a><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class='tab_items'><div class='tab_item' role='tabpanel' tabindex='0' style='display:none'>\n<h3><a href=\"..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/image_027.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3058\" src=\"..\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/image_027-150x150.png\" alt=\"image_027\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/image_027-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/image_027-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/image_027-1024x1024.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><strong><span style=\"color: #93a318;\">\u00a0SDGA<\/span><\/strong> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">&#8211; Aims &amp; Objectives\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 To provide organisational and administrative management of inter-club golf matches<br \/>\nand events for the enjoyment of amateur golfers, irrespective of age or gender<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 To introduce young people to the traditions of the game and<br \/>\nencourage the highest standards of etiquette<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 To assist in the personal and sporting development of young people<br \/>\nby providing the necessary support to maximise their potential<\/p>\n<\/div><div class='tab_item' role='tabpanel' tabindex='1' style='display:none'>\n<h2>SGDA MAJOR EVENTS &#8211;\u00a0 WINNERS &amp; RESULTS<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SDGA-success-2025.pdf\">SDGA success 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>ROLL OF HONOUR 1968 to 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SDGA-ROLL-OF-HONOUR-1968-2025.pdf\">SDGA ROLL OF HONOUR 1968 &#8211; 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/div><div class='tab_item' role='tabpanel' tabindex='2' style='display:none'><\/h2>\n<h2>SOUTHPORT &amp; DISTRICT GOLF ASSOCIATION (SDGA) &#8211;<\/h2>\n<h2>PROFILE<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Introduction:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Formed in 1968, under the auspices of the Southport Visiter (now Trinity Mirror plc) by Joe Moore, Sports Editor, the Southport &amp; District Golf Association(SDGA) today administers competitive inter-club golf amongst member clubs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the embryonic Scratch Winter League has grown an array of leagues, team tournaments and representative matches at County level. In addition to the Scratch Section, Handicap, Mixed and Under-18 Sections, together with an annual Seniors match against Lancashire, Super Seniors also enjoy a range of events aimed at promoting inter-club golf throughout the area.<\/p>\n<p>Aims and objectives:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To provide organisational and administrative management of inter-club golf matches and events for the enjoyment of amateur golfers, irrespective of age or gender<\/li>\n<li>To introduce young people to the traditions of the game and encourage the highest standards of etiquette<\/li>\n<li>To assist in the personal and sporting development of young people by providing the necessary support to maximise their potential<strong style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Management:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Management of SDGA affairs is entrusted in the <strong>Executive Committee:-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Chairman<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <strong>Harry Tunnicliffe<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 West Lancashire<\/p>\n<p><em>Vice-Chairman<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <strong>Allan Harrison<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Southport &amp; Ainsdale<\/p>\n<p><em>President &amp; Executive Secretary<\/em> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Keith Hick<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hesketh<\/p>\n<p><em>Treasurer\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><strong>Jeff Cummins\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Hesketh<\/p>\n<p><em>Executive Members<\/em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <strong>Matthew Cox\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Royal Birkdale<\/p>\n<p><em>Ditto<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Alan Whittle<\/strong><strong> (Handicap)<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Ormskirk<\/p>\n<p><em>Ditto<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Neil Dalton<\/strong> <strong>(U-18)<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0West Lancashire<\/p>\n<p><em>Ditto\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><strong>Mark Segar (Scratch Captain)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>Southport Old Links<\/p>\n<p><em>Ditto\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><strong>John Moors (Mixed)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Southport Old Links<\/p>\n<p><em>Ditto\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><strong>Paul Cook (Scratch)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>Hillside<\/p>\n<p><em>Ditto\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><strong>John Sciarrini (Scratch)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>Hillside<\/p>\n<p><em>Ditto\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><strong>Paul Stanley (Web Master)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>Southport &amp; Ainsdale<\/p>\n<p><em>Ditto\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><strong>Mal Morton\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>Formby<\/p>\n<p><em>Ditto\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><strong>Alan Bolton<\/strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Penwortham<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ditto\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<strong>Antony Eden\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Southport &amp; Ainsdale<\/p>\n<p>Steering, Match and Sub-Committees, drawn from Team Captains\/Junior Organisers, acts at Scratch, Handicap and Junior levels, together with members of the Executive Committee, to co-ordinate activities in their respective sections. The SDGA Organisation Chart refers. A Team Captain is appointed annually to oversee representational matches.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Past Chairmen:<\/h2>\n<p><em>Past Chairman<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Michael Edwards<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 S&amp;A\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1972-1983<\/p>\n<p><em>Past Chairman<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>George Sutton<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Southport Old Links\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1983-1993<\/p>\n<p><em>Past Chairman<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Danny Garforth<\/strong><strong> JP\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ormskirk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1993-2003<\/p>\n<h2>Organisation and Management:<\/h2>\n<p>Corporate responsibility for the organisation and management of SDGA affairs is maintained by the President\/ Executive Secretary, supported in turn by members of the Executive and Section Secretaries. Each SDGA member club has a representative sitting on the Executive Committee.<\/p>\n<p>1989 saw the introduction of a Junior\/U-18 Section. In addition to the league fixtures, the section also competed in the Lancashire (LUGC) Junior League until 2017, first winning the LUGC League in 2001 and more recently in 2015, 2016.and 2017. The SDGA U-18 team competes annually in the Lancashire Golf Associations Junior Team Championship first staged at Hesketh GC in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>The winner of the SDGA U-18 Section Summer League progresses to the North West Junior Champions League final against champion clubs from Cheshire and the Wirral. Golf Championship.<\/p>\n<p>The section also recognises outstanding junior talent and awards the G P Roberts Trophy to the most promising player, aged 16 and under, or a junior golfer who has overcome significant challenges in his\/her life. In 2001, the SDGA U-18 Championship was inaugurated and the trophy is now renamed the Mike Edwards Trophy in honour of SDGA\u2019s first Chairman. SDGA Juniors who have progressed to full PGA European Tour status include Tommy Fleetwood, Lee Slattery, Matthew Baldwin and James Robinson. Hollie Muse (West Lancashire GC) has represented England at Girls and Women\u2019s Amateur International levels.<\/p>\n<p>Introduction in 1992 of the Handicap Section bolstered the established aim of competitive golf at Scratch, Handicap, U-18 and latterly, Mixed levels. The annual league finals and team tournaments complement the summer leagues.<\/p>\n<p>Another initiative in 2001, of the introduction of the SDGA PRO-AM-AM tournament, allows local businesses to enjoy a day in the company of some of the region\u2019s top golfers, amateur and professional. This event is run on an as required basis and does not follow an annual format, aiming to raise funds for the Association..<\/p>\n<p>Following the loss of the annual match between LUGC and Ulster in the early 1980\u2019s, SDGA Chairman, Mike Edwards (S&amp;A) and LUGC Team Captain, John Dickinson (Hindley Hall) agreed to stage a scratch match between SDGA and LUGC at S&amp;A GC in 1984. An immediate success, the match is the first fixture in the LUGC calendar, with SDGA viewed as the strongest area Golf Association throughout Lancashire, providing a production line of high calibre amateurs to Lancashire (and beyond).<\/p>\n<p>The Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs (LUGC) introduced the Lancashire Scratch League in 2005, which ran for nine seasons until 2013. This encouraged increased inter-regional activity and assist acceleration of young talent through the ranks of club golf. SDGA accepted the invitation to participate, along with the other contemporary golf associations and scratch leagues throughout Lancashire. SDGA won the league in 2011, beating South Lancs GA 6 \u00bd &#8211; \u00bd in the final at Morecambe GC.<\/p>\n<p>An annual match against Lancashire Seniors\/Super Seniors was introduced in 2009. A team of twelve is drawn from SDGA member clubs with a Match Captain appointed annually. SDGA hosts the match on alternative years with venues sourced from clubs throughout Lancashire during alternating years. An immediate success and proving popular with players from both sides, the match, subsequently modified to include Lancashire Super Seniors, enables senior golfers the opportunity to remain competitive and retain friendships built up during their playing career.<\/p>\n<p>A Mixed Section was introduced in 2014 comprising Summer League and end of season Team Tournament. The section has rapidly consolidated itself amongst the followers of mixed golf, enabling clubs to compete at a mixed level, enhancing club activities with increased social activities.<\/p>\n<p>The advent of a SDGA presence on the internet was initially hosted by Hillside GC member, John Dean, within his UK Golfer.org identity. Following the withdrawal of this site a refreshed SDGA web presence was introduced under the auspices of Martyn Worthington (Ormskirk GC), who has assembled the current Association web site. Day-to-day running of the site is managed by SDGA Web Master, Paul Stanley of S&amp;A GC. Fixture Lists, results etc are regularly fed through by the Section Secretaries and President\/Executive Secretary, as required.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class='tab_item' role='tabpanel' tabindex='3'>\n<h3>SDGA CONTACT<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Keith C Hick (Executive Secretary) Tel: 01704 213529 \/ 07767 383820 &#8211;\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:keithhick9@gmail.com\">keithhick9@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SDGA ANNUAL CALENDAR and EVENTS<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">TOURNAMENT EVENTS &#8211; 2025<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Events-Tournaments-Poster-2025-V2.pdf\">Events &amp; Tournaments Poster 2025 V2<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>ANNUAL CALENDAR<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><u>SDGA ANNUAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS<\/u><\/h3>\n<h4><u>Date\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Event\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Section<\/u><\/h4>\n<p><strong><em>OCTOBER<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><strong>WINTER LEAGUE.<\/strong> A series of home or home or\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <strong>Scratch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>To MARCH<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 away fixtures, played over a six month period,<\/p>\n<p>Normally played on a Sunday for the <strong>Southport<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Visitor Winter League Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eight-a-side scratch foursomes or greensomes played as a league format<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>MARCH<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>SDGA v REST OF LANCASHIRE (LUGC)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Scratch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Annual match forming the opening fixture in the<\/p>\n<p>LUGC calendar. SDGA have first selection of any<\/p>\n<p>County standard players living\/playing within the<\/p>\n<p>SDGA area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong> Twelve-a-side\u00a0\u00a0 Morning foursomes\/Afternoon singles<\/p>\n<p>The fixture is hosted\/funded alternatively by each body.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>J B<\/strong> <strong>Dickinson Trophy<\/strong> is awarded to the successful team;<\/p>\n<p>An annual invitation is extended to John Dickinson Jnr to attend<\/p>\n<p>the event and present the trophy named after his father..<\/p>\n<p>Club Captains and Secretary\/Managers, together with their<\/p>\n<p>respective Scratch Team Captains, are invited to attend the<\/p>\n<p>luncheon attended by the Lancashire County President, plus LUGC<\/p>\n<p>and SDGA\u00a0 Executive Members. SDGA and LUGC take turns in funding this<\/p>\n<p>event in alternate years.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>APRIL\/MAY<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 <strong>SOUTHPORT &amp; DISTRICT SCRATCH TEAM<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<strong>Scratch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>TOURNAMENT.<\/strong>\u00a0 This team tournament enables club teams to<\/p>\n<p>compete for the <strong>Scratch Team Tournament Trophy <\/strong>and the<\/p>\n<p>event acts as the culmination of the winter playing season and<\/p>\n<p>as a curtain raiser for the forthcoming season. Preceded by a<\/p>\n<p>first \u2018Get together\u2019 at Hillside GC in 1971, arranged by Hillside<\/p>\n<p>Past Captain, John McAllister OBE and Mike Edwards of S&amp;A GC,<\/p>\n<p>the event was formalised the following year as the Scratch Team<\/p>\n<p>Tournament, being played at S&amp;A GC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eight-a-side scratch foursomes pairings<\/p>\n<p>Best three out of four aggregate returns<\/p>\n<p>wins the team trophy<\/p>\n<p>Ancillary handicap greensomes Executive<\/p>\n<p>Competition allows member club Captains and<\/p>\n<p>Secretaries invited on the day to join the SDGA<\/p>\n<p>Executive for an enjoyable golf day.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Harold Swash<\/strong><strong> Trophy<\/strong> is today awarded to the leading scratch pairing.<\/p>\n<p>This trophy was originally awarded by the late \u2018Putting Doctor\u2019 in 1985<\/p>\n<p>for a Summer Singles Match Play tournament.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>U-18 section winner<\/strong> of the <strong>G P Roberts Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Is invited to participate in order to receive the above trophy<\/p>\n<p>during the evening prize presentation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MAY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SDGA Seniors V Lancashire Seniors (Age 55 and over)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seniors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introduced in 2009 this annual fixture pits seniors in a 12-a-side<\/p>\n<p>scratch representative match played on a home and away basis.<\/p>\n<p>SDGA and a Lancashire-based club host the match on an alternating<\/p>\n<p>basis. The match is self-funded, drawing nothing from SDGA funds.<\/p>\n<p>A Match Captain is selected annually by a Selection Committee,<\/p>\n<p>comprising SDGA Chairman, Executive Secretary and Scratch \u00a0Secretary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MAY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 SUMMER KNOCKOUT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Scratch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>to<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Introduced in 1979, initially as Scratch Foursomes, evolved into<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUGUST<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Singles match play, running until 2003. Re-introduced in 2015,<\/p>\n<p>This event has re-established itself amongst the clubs during<\/p>\n<p>The summer season. A draw initially selects two clubs who play-off,<\/p>\n<p>progressing to the First Round proper. The final is held at a neutral<\/p>\n<p>venue and the winners hold the <strong>SDGA Summer Knockout Trophy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>APRIL<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0 <\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>SUMMER LEAGUES<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Handicap<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>To<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Two separate leagues played on a home and away<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>SEPT<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 basis to find two finalists. The top two teams in each league<\/p>\n<p>qualify for the semi final. Played for the <strong>SDGA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Handicap Section Summer League Trophy <\/strong>donated by<\/p>\n<p>George Sutton (Southport Old Links GC). The losing finalists<\/p>\n<p>are awarded the SDGA Handicap Salver, donated by David<\/p>\n<p>Hughes of West Lancashire GC. Ten-a-side four ball better ball<\/p>\n<p>match play.\u00a0Final played at a neutral SDGA selected venue<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>MAY<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>SUMMER LEAGUES<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>U-18<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong>To<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Two separate leagues, played on a home or away<\/h5>\n<h5><strong>AUGUST<\/strong><strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 basis to establish two finalists. Final played at a neutral venue<\/h5>\n<h5>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Played for the <strong>SDGA U-18 Summer League Trophy<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong><em>MAY<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>LANCASHIRE<\/strong><strong> GOLF ASSOCIATIONS TEAM CH\u2019SHIP<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>U-18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>To<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Participation in the one day LGA U-18 Team Championship entails<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>AUGUST<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 a six-a-side team chosen to represent SDGA against other<\/p>\n<p>regional golf association teams, on a home or away<\/p>\n<p>basis played at a selected course each summer. This event was<\/p>\n<p>introduced by the LGA in2018.following the decision by LUGC<\/p>\n<p>to suspend their Junior League.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>MAY<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>SDGA U-18 CHAMPIONSHIP (MIKE EDWARDS TROPHY)<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>U-18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>To<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Awarded to the golfer aged 18 or under on 1<sup>st<\/sup><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>AUGUST<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 January of each year who returns the lowest gross score at a<\/p>\n<p>member club Junior Open in rotation each year<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>MAY to<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>Ten-a-side Mixed League played on a home or away basis.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Mixed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>AUGUST<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>SEPTEMBER<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The SDGA U-18 team compete in the annual Lancashire Golf \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>U-!8<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Associations Junior Team Tournament played on a rotational<\/p>\n<p>Basis at golf clubs throughout Lancashire<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0SUMMER LEAGUE FINAL<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <strong>Handicap<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-18 holes, played at a neutral venue<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUMMER LEAGUE FINAL *\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <strong>U-18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>-18 holes, played at a neutral venue<\/p>\n<p>*Winner of this final qualifies for the<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<strong><em>North West Golf\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Champions League Final<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><strong>G P ROBERTS TROPHY\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0U-18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Awarded to the golfer aged 16 and under on the 1<sup>st<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>January, who shows either considerable promise\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0or who has overcome significant personal challenges<\/p>\n<p>during the year. The trophy was originally part of the Southport<\/p>\n<p>University School Old Boys Association (SUSOBA) White Brothers<\/p>\n<p>Trophy Awards. Geoff Roberts was a Master at the school and<\/p>\n<p>presented the trophy to the SUSOBA.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>SEPTEMBER\/\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><strong>TEAM TOURNAMENT\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Handicap<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>OCTOBER<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This event winds up the section summer season.<\/p>\n<p>Format: Ten-a-side handicap four ball better ball.<\/p>\n<p>Best four out of five returns takes the <strong>Handicap <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Section Team Tournament Trophy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>The ancillary <strong>Executive Competition<\/strong> invites the<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Junior Organisers<\/strong> of each member club to join the<\/p>\n<p>SDGA Executive for an enjoyable day\u2019s golf as a<\/p>\n<p>\u2018thank you\u2019 for their work during the season.<\/p>\n<p>An invitation is also extended to the <strong>SDGA U-18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Champion and the winner of the G P Roberts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Trophy<\/strong> to play on the day<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>SEPTEMBER\/<\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 TEAM TOURNAMENT\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mixed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>OCTOBER<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Played during September or early October, this tournament<\/p>\n<p>winds up the Mixed Section Summer League. Format is<\/p>\n<p>ten-a-side mixed 4BBB Stableford for the participating teams.<\/p>\n<p>An ancillary Executive Competition enables club Mixed<\/p>\n<p>Representatives to join the SDGA Executive members<\/p>\n<p>and guests to also participate on the day.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>OCTOBER<\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 North West Golf Champions League Final\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 U-18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Winner of the SDGA U-18 Summer League qualifies to represent<\/p>\n<p>SDGA and participate In this North Western Regional Final<\/p>\n<p>against winners of the Wirral and Cheshire areas..Inaugurated<\/p>\n<p>during 2018.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AM-AM TOURNAMENT\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Open <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Initiated in 2001, at Hillside GC, this event aims<\/p>\n<p>to raise money for the various SDGA sections,<\/p>\n<p>in particular, to assist the development of junior golf.<\/p>\n<p>The event is run on an as required basis<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keith C Hick<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>President &amp; Executive Secretary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>October 2022<\/p>\n<\/div><div class='tab_item' role='tabpanel' tabindex='4' style='display:none'>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SDGA &#8211; Organisation Chart\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/SDGA-ORGANISATION-CHART-2023.pdf\">SDGA ORGANISATION CHART 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class='tab_item' role='tabpanel' tabindex='5' style='display:none'>\n<p><strong>SDGA TIMELINE: 1968 \u2013 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Timeline1a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4020\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Timeline1a-3025x2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"589\" height=\"394\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>S&amp;A GC Captain, Bill Wilding (centre left), receives the Stephenson Newspapers Southport Visiter Southport &amp; District Scratch Winter League Trophy from Norman Daish, Captain of Ormskirk GC in March 1969 on behalf of S&amp;A\u2019s Scratch Team following their success in the inaugural event over the winter of 1968\/69. Royal Birkdale GC finished Runners-up.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Left to right: Arthur Stephenson; Michael Reece; Gordon B B Jeffrey; Ian Campion; Ken Bamber; John Pasquill; Brian P Williams; Southport Visiter Sports Editor, Joe Moore; S&amp;A GC Captain Bill Wilding; Norman Daish; Tom Hiley; Dixon Rawlinson; Dr David Marsh; Mark Rawlinson<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>1968<\/strong> Introduction of the Southport &amp; District Scratch Winter League by Joe Moore, Sports Editor, Southport Visiter Series Newspapers. Founding clubs in alphabetical order: Hesketh GC; Hillside GC; Ormskirk GC; Royal Birkdale GC; Southport &amp; Ainsdale GC; Southport Old Links GC; West Lancashire GC. First winners were S&amp;A GC \u2018A\u2019 team. Format: five-a-side singles scratch match play. S&amp;A GC was so dominant at the time the club was able to field two teams for several years, the second team comprising mostly S&amp;A\u2019s Colts as the club\u2019s \u2018B\u2019 Team. S&amp;A teams won seven of the first nine years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1969<\/strong> Following the death of Joe Moore, the league continued for a further three winter seasons (1969\/70; 1970\/71; 1971\/72) based upon the original idea but without any management structure<\/p>\n<p><strong>1971<\/strong> The first informal \u2018Get Together\u2019 was run at Hillside GC, following a suggestion by Hillside GC\u2019s John McAllister MBE and S&amp;A\u2019s Mike Edwards for all clubs to celebrate the end of the winter season<\/p>\n<p>Formby GC join.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1972<\/strong> Formation of a recognised management structure with Mike Edwards as Chairman, Keith Hick (KCH) of Hesketh GC as Secretary and Team Captains forming the initial Executive Committee. The Executive and Steering Committee(s) to oversee the smooth running of the Scratch Winter League and annual Scratch Team Tournament, both to be run by Keith Hick following agreement to formalise the successful Get Together introduced the previous year. It was agreed the Team Tournament be hosted by member clubs on a rotational basis with KCH drawing up the first rota. First Scratch Team Tournament hosted and won by S&amp;A GC.<br \/>\nMonthly Newsletter introduced by KCH, mailed out to member clubs, Team Captains and Executive Members.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1974<\/strong> Penwortham GC apply to join. KCH, together with Frank Rimmer (Hesketh) invited by Penwortham\u2019s Council representatives John Wilson and Ronnie Snape to Penwortham to ascertain the club credentials and aspirations. Penwortham GC join for the 1974\/75 winter season. Hillside GC enter a \u2018B\u2019 Team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1979<\/strong> Introduction of the Summer Scratch Foursomes Match Play Knockout following canvassing by KCH of member clubs. First event won by West Lancashire GC the following year in 1980. Subsequently changed to seven-a-side singles match play, running until 2003 and re-introduced in 2015.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1982<\/strong> Executive Committee agree to change the name of the Southport &amp; District Scratch Winter League to the Southport &amp; District Golf Association with Keith Hick as Executive Secretary. An annual SDGA Events &amp; Tournaments Poster subsequently introduced by KCH, complemented by an annual end of season SDGA Major Event Winners &amp; Results Schedule.<br \/>\nSubsequent communications tools also introduced by KCH include the SDGA Organisation &amp; Management structure chart, plus Events &amp; Tournaments Matrix. The Matrix enables member club Secretaries to plan SDGA events up to nine years ahead in association with SDGA Section Secretaries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1983<\/strong> George Sutton, Past Captain of Southport Old Links GC succeeds Mike Edwards as SDGA Chairman following Mike\u2019s election as Captain of S&amp;A GC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1984<\/strong> Following the cessation of the annual match between LUGC and Ulster, LUGC Captain, John Dickinson (Hindley Hall GC) and Mike Edwards agree to hold an exploratory County match format 12-a-side scratch match at S&amp;A GC between SDGA and Rest of Lancashire. SDGA to have first choice of Lancashire players from SDGA member clubs. John Nichol of S&amp;AGC appointed SDGA Match Captain. ROL win a close match 10 \u00bd \u2013 7 \u00bd .<\/p>\n<p><strong>1985<\/strong> It was agreed by LUGC and SDGA to hold the above match on an annual basis at SDGA member clubs; SDGA to oversee the hosting the match annually in liaison with LUGC Secretary; funding to be shared on an alternating yearly basis. With Hesketh GC celebrating its Centenary in 1985, KCH appointed Match Captain. ROL win another close match 10-8. KCH appointed Match Manager for future matches. John Dickinson Junior subsequently donated a shield trophy bearing his father\u2019s name for the match.<\/p>\n<p>Harold Swash, Britain\u2019s \u2018Putting Doctor\u2019 of Hillside GC donated a glass golf ball trophy bearing his name to be competed for annually during a Summer Scratch Singles Match Play Knockout Tournament. First winner was Andy Wignall Penwortham GC) who retained the trophy in 1986.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1989<\/strong> At the suggestion of Mike Edwards a SDGA Junior Section, later to become the SDGA U-18 Section, is formed with support from all SDGA member clubs. SDGA Executive Member, Harry Tunnicliffe, of West Lancashire GC, is appointed Junior Section Secretary. Introduction of the SDGA Summer Junior League follows. Several outstanding junior golfers progress through the SDGA ranks to become<br \/>\nmembers of the PGA European Tour, including Tommy Fleetwood (Formby Hall GC), Lee Slattery and Matthew Baldwin (Hesketh GC), James Robinson (S&amp;A GC) and Nick Dougherty (Formby GC).<\/p>\n<p>A further SDGA junior, Phil Kenyon of Hillside GC, succeeded Britain\u2019s Putting Doctor, Harold Swash (Hillside GC) at the YES Putting School in 2016, coaching several European PGA and USGA Ryder Cup players and major championship winners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1990<\/strong> At the behest of the Liverpool Daily Post &amp; Echo Sports Editor, an annual Team Tournament is introduced to find the Merseyside Champion Club from the SDGA, Liverpool and Wirral areas.<br \/>\nWinners of the respective area leagues met for a one day tournament to determine the champion area\/Association, the event running for several years before withdrawal of sponsorship by LDP&amp;E.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1991<\/strong> Preliminary approach made to SDGA member clubs by KCH to ascertain interest in the formation of a Handicap Section. Outline agreement reached with seven member clubs, excluding Formby and Royal Birkdale GC\u2019s<\/p>\n<p><strong>1992<\/strong> Following agreement to join the fledgling Handicap Section, seven member clubs form the first Summer League, apart from Royal Birkdale, who declined the invitation. KCH appointed Section Secretary for the first season, succeeded as Handicap Secretary in 1993 by David K Hughes of West Lancashire GC. SDGA Chairman, George Sutton, donates a Claret Jug trophy for the Handicap Section Summer League and David K Hughes donates a Runner-up shield.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1993<\/strong> SDGA Executive Member Danny Garforth JP, Past Captain of Ormskirk GC and Past Captain of the Liverpool Society of Golf Captains, takes over as SDGA Chairman from George Sutton.<br \/>\nFormby GC join the Handicap Section.<br \/>\nOrmskirk GC host the SDGA Silver Jubilee Scratch Team Tournament to celebrate the formation of the Association in 1968. The event included introduction of a companion Executive Competition for Club Captains and Secretaries to play on the day in a concurrent event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1994<\/strong> LUGC forms the Lancashire Junior Inter-Regional League. SDGA invited to join along with other area Associations. Two geographical summer leagues formed with the league winners playing off in a Final at a neutral venue. SDGA to host the final on a rotational basis. In addition to SDGA, other Associations\/areas included ELGA, Bolton &amp; Bury, North Lancashire, Fylde, Preston, South Lancashire. Aimed at encouraging junior inter-regional golf and identifying new talent as a precursor to representing LUGC in full County matches. SDGA has registered several successes in winning this inter-regional league, most recently in 2015 and 2016.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1997<\/strong> Tom Chatterton succeeds KCH as Scratch Secretary: KCH continues as SDGA Executive Secretary<\/p>\n<p><strong>1998<\/strong> Harold Swash Trophy format changed; Henceforth awarded to the leading Scratch Pairing in the annual Scratch Team Tournament<\/p>\n<p><strong>2000<\/strong> Introduction of the Geoff Roberts Trophy. Secured by KCH following the demise of the Southport University School Old Boys Association (SUSOBA) White Brothers Sporting Awards Trophy for outstanding youngsters aged 16 and under. The trophy, originally managed by SUSOBA, included Soccer, Cricket, Tennis, Swimming and Golf with Geoff Roberts, a Master at the school, donating the golf trophy. A member of S&amp;A GC, Geoff was English Amateur Champion in 1951 and twice Lancashire Champion in 1953 and 1963.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2001<\/strong> As a means of raising funds, predominantly for the SDGA U-18 Section, Vice Chairman Allan Harrison is instrumental in introducing an annual Pro\/Am\/Am Tournament. The first event is held at<br \/>\nHillside GC and ran during subsequent years at S&amp;A, West Lancashire, Ormskirk and Southport Old Links GC\u2019s. The event is held on an \u2018as needed\u2019 basis to raise funds for SDGA, mostly at U-18 level.<br \/>\nIntroduction of the SDGA U-18 Championship, subsequently renamed the Michael Edwards Trophy. Played in rotation as an integral part of SDGA member clubs Junior Opens. SDGA member clubs<br \/>\ncirculated to ascertain potential interest in formation of a Mixed Section. Response deemed insufficient so the proposal was deferred, to be reviewed at a future date.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Timeline2.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4018\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Timeline2-3025x2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"490\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Timeline2-3025x2025.jpg 3025w, https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Timeline2-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Timeline2-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Timeline2-230x154.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Timeline2.jpg 1784w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>SDGA\u2019s first Chairman (1972 \u2013 1983), Mike Edwards of Southport &amp; Ainsdale Golf Club, receives a framed print of Royal County Down Golf Club, Northern Ireland, from Danny Garforth JP, of Ormskirk GC, Chairman of SDGA from 1993-2005.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2005<\/strong> SDGA invited by LUGC to join the Lancashire Scratch Summer League. Area Associations throughout Lancashire to be formed into two geographical leagues in a similar arrangement to the LUGC Junior Leagues with the two league winners contesting the Final at a neutral venue. Aimed at identifying new talent and for those on the periphery of County honours, to enable the County Captain to be fully informed in his team selection process. In addition to SDGA, other Associations\/areas included ELGA, Manchester, Bolton &amp; Bury, North Lancashire, Fylde, Preston, South Lancashire. The series ran between 2006 \u2013 2012 with SDGA winning in 2011.<\/p>\n<p>SDGA U-18 Secretary, Harry Tunnicliffe (Millennium Captain of West Lancashire GC) succeeds Danny Garforth as SDGA Chairman.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2009<\/strong> Following an approach by Lancashire County Seniors a match at Senior level arranged by KCH and Lancashire County Seniors Secretary at Hesketh GC. Match result: SDGA Seniors 5 \u00bd Lancashire Seniors 6 \u00bd<\/p>\n<p><strong>2010<\/strong> Annual fixture agreed between SDGA Seniors and Lancashire Seniors following the success of the above match. SDGA to host the match in alternating years with a Lancashire based club playing host each alternating year. Qualifying criteria agreed as age 55 and over on 1st January with a handicap of 8 or better. Match to be self-funded by the players on the day. Match subsequently revised from 2017 to SDGA Seniors versus Lancashire Super Seniors.<\/p>\n<p>Following an application to join SDGA Scratch, Handicap and U-18 Sections received from Formby Hall GC, together with a personal presentation to the SDGA Executive at FHGC by club Head Professional, Mark Williams, FHGC were admitted to the U-18 Section.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2010<\/strong> SDGA U-18 Junior Championship Trophy renamed the Michael Edwards Trophy in honour of SDGA\u2019s first Chairman who passed away in 2009<\/p>\n<p><strong>2013<\/strong> Preliminary meeting at Hesketh GC to ascertain interest for a Mixed Section. Agreement to proceed reached with five clubs for introduction in 2014, preceded by an exploratory Mixed Team Tournament.<\/p>\n<p>First Mixed Team Tournament, conceived and managed by KCH, held at Hesketh GC on Sunday 21st July. Winners: Hesketh; Runners-up: Penwortham GC. Agreement reached to hold the event on an annual basis in rotation at the five member clubs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2014<\/strong> Mixed Section introduced with the inception of a Mixed Summer League comprising: Hesketh, Ormskirk, Penwortham, Southport Old Links and West Lancashire GC\u2019s. KCH appointed Mixed Secretary for the inaugural year. Southport Old Links GC won the first Mixed League and the Mixed Team Tournament was held at Penwortham GC, won by the host club, with Ormskirk Runners-up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2015<\/strong> SDGA win the LUGC Lancashire Junior League at Preston GC, beating Bolton GA Juniors 9-3 in the Final.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Timeline3.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4019\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Timeline3-3025x2025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"557\" height=\"373\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Neil Dalton, SDGA U-18 Secretary and Captain of West Lancashire GC, receives the 2015 LUGC Junior Inter-League Trophy from LUGC President, Tony McMunn, flanked by the victorious SDGA U-18 team, captained by Hollie Muse (West Lancashire GC).<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Roger Exley, Past Captain and Chairman of Southport Old Links GC, appointed as Mixed Secretary.<br \/>\nS&amp;A GC join the Mixed Section to increase the complement to six clubs.<br \/>\nRoger Cox, Past Captain of Royal Birkdale GC, succeeds the late Tom Chatterton as Scratch Secretary.<br \/>\nRe-introduction of the Scratch Summer KO singles match play, won by Southport Old Links GC. in the Final against Royal Birkdale GC, held at West Lancashire GC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2016<\/strong> SDGA retain the LUGC Lancashire Junior League title, beating North Lancashire GA Juniors 10-2 in the Final at Grange Park GC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2017<\/strong> SDGA retain the LUGC Junior League title for the third successive year, beating Fylde GA 10 \u00bd &#8211; 1 \u00bd in the Final at Ormskirk GC<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>2018<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Following the decision by LUGC to suspend the Lancashire Junior League, SDGA host the inaugural \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Lancashire Golf Associations Junior Team Championship<\/strong> at Hesketh GC, won by South Lancs GA.Representing SDGA, Royal Birkdale\u2019s U-18 team win the inaugural NW U-18 Golf Champions League Final at Wallasey GC,\u00a0 beating Royal Liverpool (Wirral) and Styal GC\u2019s (Cheshire).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>SDGA celebrates its Golden Jubilee<\/em><\/strong><em> <strong>in 2018\/2019.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>2019<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><em>John Sciarrini, assisted by Paul Cook (Hillside GC) succeeds Roger Cox (Royal Birkdale GC) as Scratch Secretary.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Formby Hall GC invited to join the Mixed Section, joining Hesketh, Ormskirk, Penwortham, Southport Old Links, Southport &amp; Ainsdale and West Lancashire GC\u2019s.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/President-2-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5168 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/President-2-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"292\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/President-2-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/President-2-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/President-2-2-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>SDGA Executive Secretary, Keith Hick, elected as the Association\u2019s first President.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>SDGA Chairman, Harry Tunnicliffe (left centre, foreground) congratulates Keith Hick upon his election as SDGA President, in the company of SDGA Executive colleagues Roger Cox (Royal Birkdale); Roger Exley (Southport Old Links); John Sciarrini (Hillside); Neil Dalton (West Lancashire); Ian Sawyer (S&amp;A); Alan Whittle (Ormskirk) and Paul Stanley (S&amp;A).<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong><em>2020\/21 <\/em><\/strong><em>Global pandemic; SDGA partially suspends competitions.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>SDGA win the North West Golf Champions League title represented by the West Lancashire GC U-18 team.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><strong><em>2022<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hurlston Hall GC invited to serve a two year probationary period prior to full admission to SDGA,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 competing in the Scratch and Mixed Sections<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><em>SDGA win the North West Golf Champions League title at Caldy GC represented by Southport Old Links GC U-18 team captained by Ella Currie<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Keith Hick<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>President &amp; Executive Secretary\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>October 2022<\/p>\n<\/div><div class='tab_item' role='tabpanel' tabindex='6' style='display:none'>\n<p><strong>SDGA &#8211; EVENTS MATRIX<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SDGA-2023-2031-Events-Matrix-V3-Jan-2025.pdf\">SDGA 2023-2031 Events Matrix V3 Jan 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":103,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1986","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1986","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/103"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1986"}],"version-history":[{"count":207,"href":"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1986\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5352,"href":"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1986\/revisions\/5352"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sdga.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}