A local teen has achieved a feat every golfer dreams of.
13-year-old Brook Bowles, from Glossop, became the youngest ever player to hit a hole in one at Marple Golf Club over the weekend.
The Glossopdale student, who plays off the men’s tees, recorded the ace on the 17th, with wild celebrations heard from the clubhouse.
Following his landmark moment, Brook commented:
“I’m just very happy to have beaten my dad to it – he’s been playing golf for years!”
Nine-man Hillmen denied at the death
Glossop North End were agonisingly close to making it back-to-back wins on Tuesday night, but a late fightback from visitors Burscough saw the points shared at Surrey Street.
Weston nets hat trick as Nash thrash Marine
Curzon Ashton got back to winning ways in emphatic fashion on Tuesday night with a 4-1 win over Marine at the Tameside Stadium.
Glossop RUFC stun league leaders
Glossop pulled off a stunning victory against league leaders Southport on Saturday to extend their winning run to four games.
Spectacular start to 2026 for rising gymnastics stars
Tameside School of Gymnastics Community Interest Company (TSOG) is celebrating an outstanding start to 2026 after members of its advanced junior squad achieved exceptional results at the North West Preparation 1 & 2 Grades, held on Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February.
