Waple Wins Maiden AGW Title At Wallasey

Andy Waple and the 2023 Ron Moseley Memorial Salver winner with AGW Golf Captain Peter Dixon

Andy Waple captured a first AGW trophy in grand manner winning the Ron Moseley Memorial Salver at Wallasey (Tuesday August 29th, 2023).

Playing off an AGW handicap of 14 and adjusted to a Wallasey course handicap of 16, Andy collected an impressive 40 points (19 outward and 21 inward) in ideal conditions at the famed Home of Stableford.

Andy scored on all but the ninth hole in a great round capped by an impressive four-point net birdie 2 at the par-3 5th hole.

Dr. Frank Stableford painting taking pride of place at Wallasey Golf Club

Wallasey member Derek Lawrenson was in the clubhouse with an earlier 37 points before being joined by Dave Edwards but with Derek enjoying a better back nine but that was before Andy handed in his scorecard and three points more than both Derek and Dave.

Derek, who played off an adjusted 8 handicap, drew on his home course knowledge with a steady display of 19 outward points and 18 home run points.

Dave got his round off to a flyer, playing off an ‘adjusted’ handicap of 23, with 11 points in his opening five holes. He didn’t score on five or six but grabbed 10 points over his closing three outward holes ahead of also wiping two inward half holes but finishing strongly.

The final green at the famed Wallasey Golf Club

Defending champion Colin Harding produced an impressive 36 points.

Fourteen members teed-up at Wallasey enjoying lunch beforehand and then taking to the course for a second straight year.

As mentioned, it was an ideal day under bright sunshine and with a little breeze to keep everyone honest.

Andy Waple’s winning 2023 Ron Moseley scorecard

Dave Edwards share of second along with Brian McLauchlin’s 34 points helped set the scene for a two-man showdown in heading the next day to Royal Liverpool for the season-ending Golf Writers Championship, and with Dave moving to 88 points and just four behind Brian, who became the new leader in the ETIQUS AGW Race to Royal Liverpool standings on 92 points.

In mentioning ETIQUS it was great that Gary Butler could join us at both Wallasey and Royal Liverpool.

2023 Ron Moseley Salver – Results

Andy Waple – 40 points

Derek Lawrensen & Dave Edwards – 37

Colin Harding – 36

Peter Dixon – 35

Brian McLauchlin & Andy Farrell – 34

Malcolm Campbell – 32

Adrian Milledge & Colin Callander – 30

Michael Weston – 28

Chris Stratford – 25

Bernie McGuire – 21

Paul Mahoney – 16

Gary Butler – Guest