GOLF: Bolton players make up a substantial number of the entires in the Lancashire County Championship Centenary at Hesketh.

Champion Mark Young (Longridge) defends his title in a field that includes former champions Garry Lacy (Ashton in Makerfield), Robert Bardsley (Denton), John Carroll (Huyton & Prescot), Matthew Cox (Royal Birkdale) and Paul Williams (Denton & Hillside).

The 72-hole competition gets under way today and continues until Sunday.

The BGA and Bury Golf Association players are: Chorley – Steve Ainscough, Nick Jackson, Michael Hearn, Andrew Palmer, Liam Ball.

Harwood – Anthony Stirling, James Bolton, Dave Affleck, Karl Bowker.

Bolton – Mark Millhouse.

Old Links – Chris Bainbridge, Steve Bryan, Andy Gibbins.

Bury – Ciaran Doherty, Martin Brindle.

Breightmet – Robert Ormrod.

Turton – Nigel Hallows.

Deane – Dave Monks.

Dunscar – Robert Middleton.