Maxitours at exclusive Eaton

A brilliant days golf was enjoyed by all at Eaton Golf Club today.

The exclusive course has USGA greens and they are recognised as the best all year round surfaces in Cheshire. They were excellent once again today.

There is a terrific feel to the Club, ex-Marine Russ behind the bar is class and highly respected pro Bill Tye is recognised as the best club fitter in the area and runs a brilliant pro shop.

The stunning new course opened 1993 when it was moved due to security reasons. The original course was constructed in 1918 on the Eaton estate to help injured soldiers rebuild their lives. There is a touching statue near the clubhouse to remember these brave men.

I had a phone call from one of my players this week telling me that there were two Eaton golf courses in England.
‘Are we playing the course near Chester or Norwich?’ He asked.
Take a wild guess.

Eighty two year old Veteran Dave Cooper turned up this morning looking great as usual.
‘Am I the oldest man in the field today?’ He asked.
‘You are the oldest guy in the field every week ‘I reassured him.
Ten minutes later John Linsky from Birchwood walked in.
‘Is it free for me today – it’s my 86th birthday tomorrow?’ What a great game this is. These men are living a proper life. I love it.

Another lovely old bloke playing today was Ross Bunting. He turned up late after taking a detour via ElIesmere Port and Chester Zoo.
‘Why didn’t you use sat nav?’ I asked.
‘I don’t like modern technology, I really enjoy getting lost all by myself.’
When he finished his round I asked him how he was getting home?
‘I’m following that man.’ He said pointing to one of his team mates in the car park.
‘Does he live near you?’
‘I’ve no idea.’

Mick Mahon and Barry Wilson took nearest the pins after excellent shots into the short holes.
Phil Dickens team had the best back nine of the day coming home in 47 points. Unfortunately they only had 33 points going out.

Taking the early lead were Birchwoods Peter Fildes, Tony Hope, Mike Roberts and Mike Tinsley with a great 84 points. Two solid 9’s of 42 points saw the likeable quartet eventually finish third.

Hazel grove solicitor and all round nice guy Simon Ashton(8) led his team of Mick Jones(8), Dan Moss(3) and Rick Booth(11) into second place also with 84 points. A dropped shot on the 17th proved costly…

Prestburys Geoff Bickerton(4) lives in the shadow of his Algarvian Classic winning wife Jacqui but every dog has his day and today was Geoffs’ day. His team came home in 45 points gathering 6 gross birdies between them. Mark Richardson(2) shot -2 himself and Steve Booth(7) and Andy Russell(9) also chipped in their fair share. Well played guys – a terrific performance on a beautiful golf course.

I hope you all had a wonderful day.
Thanks so much
Tim

Nearest the Pin 11th Barry Wilson Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 17th Mick Mahon Doz AD333

2’s £210 3 pro v1s 4 tp5s or 6 srixon AD333
Ken Booth James Duncan John Williams x2 John Boswell Bill Dixon Paul Hunter Mick Mahon Andy Parrington Dave Rhodes Pete Sparkes

Stockport Golf Club
Monday 30th March

8.03 Jim Caldwell x4
8.11 Colin Roberts x4
8.20 Jon Hudson x4
8.28 Graham Foster x4
8.37 Ian King x4
8.46 Tony O’Gara x4
8.55 Dave Goodwin x4
9.03 Andy Taylor x4
9.12 Paul Woods x4
9.21 Dave Blood x4
9.30 Chris Adams x4
9.39 Nigel Ashton x4
9.48 Josh Street x4
9.56 Mick Mahon x4
10.05 Paul Price x4
10.13 Paul Salt x4
10.22 Lee Tilley x4
10.30 Paul Salt x4 4
10.39 John Webb x4
10.48 Neil Davies x4
10.57 Lewis Marland x4
11.06 Kev Hart x4
11.15 Neil Davies2 x4
11.24 Peter Fildes x4
11.32 Chris Ravenscroft x4
11.41 Dave Thomas x4
11.50 Dave More O Farrell x4
11.58 Geoff Bickerton x4
12.07 Jon Rolands x4
12.17 Simon Raine x4
12.26 Tom Faulkner x4
12.34 Simon Poucher x4
12.43 Richard Blackwell x4
12.51 Gary Neiles x4
1.00 Barry Eddlestone x4
1.09 Steve Saunders x4
1.17 Andrew Fraser x2 Fotheringham x1 Snape x1
1.26 Peter Maher x4
1.34 Rob Platt x4
1.43 Dave Smith x4
1.52 Simon Ashton x4
2.00 Dave Stewardson x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Room for 2 teams at wonderful Eaton GC
Crosland Heath 14th April (was Bramhall on 13th April) Filling up quickly- room for 2 teams
Maxitours at perfect Prestatyn

A day in a million greeted Maxitours competitors at Prestatyn Golf Club. The course really was in pristine condition with players returning to the clubhouse wearing cleaner looking shoes than when they teed off.
Outstanding.

It was great to smell freshly cut grass as the greenkeepers did some last minute preparation around the 18th green before play. Spring had well and truly sprung.

Scoring improved throughout the day as conditions improved with warming air and the wind considerably dying down.

Dave Blood, Andy Sandham, Jimmy Cox and Sunbed Jenkinson took the lead when they were the first team to break the 80 point barrier.

Third place eventually went to Dave Griffiths, Dave Conville, Paul McCallum and Neil Shawcross who pipped John Colquitt, Gary Neiles, Gav Connor and James Connor with 81pts on a card play off.

Taking second place with an excellent 44 points on their back nine were Paul Calnan (11) Chris Jackson (3) Jon Croxford (3) and Malc Kendrick (1). Despite the lack of shots the Tytherington team battled well. They played the tough par threes in 2 under par to keep their round ticking over.

Winning today with 83 points was the Sale Team of Martin Bray, Pete Moores, Jag Bhakar and Moby Rawthore. They were out 2nd last in the best of the weather and made the most of the super Prestatyn greens,

Well played guys, excellent!

Thanks for your 100% attendance.
Tim
2’s sweep £202.50

John McCaffrey Stuart Smith Gary Leek Conrad O’Neill Nigel Speak Chris Davies Colin Bryan Chris Jackson Paul Calnan Don Campbell Tony O’Gara 5 pro v1s 6 taylor made TP5 12 srixon AD333
Nearest the pin 11th Colin Bryan Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 17th Tony O’Gara Doz AD333

Eaton Golf Club start sheet
Thursday 26th March
9.40 David Wilkinson x4
9.49 Paul Evans x4
9.57 Colin Roberts x4
10.06 Jon Hudson x4
10.15 Dave Goodwin x4
10.23 Andy Taylor x4
10.32 Paul Price x4
10.41 John Lee x4
10.50 Dave Blood x4
10.58 Mick Mahon x4
11.07 Nigel Ashton x4
11.16 Don Campbell x1 Ian McLellan x1 Pete Fotheringham x1 Austin Salmon x1
11.25 Lewis Marland x4
11.34 Kev Hart x4
11.43 Tony O’Gara x4
11.51 John Webb x4
12.00 Peter Fildes x4
12.08 Chris Adams x4
12.17 Steve Aspinall x4
12.26 Paul Salt x4
12.35 Dave More O Farrell x4
12.44 Dave Hughes x4
12.53 Geoff Bickerton x4
1.02 Lee Tilley x4
1.11 Richard Blackwell x4
1.20 Gary Neiles x4
1.29 Peter Maher x4
1.38 Simon Ashton x4
1.47 Graham Pike x4
1.55
2.04
2.12 Nathan Mills x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Spaces at lovely Eaton Thursday 26th March

Room for 1 team at Prestatyn

Dear Maxitours players,

I hope you enjoyed your day shopping rather than golfing last Thursday…

One of our players (Joe Kirwan) told me visited Marks and Spencers a few years ago and was busy working on his backswing in one of the big mirrors whilst his wife was trying on a dress. He looked across the store and there was another bloke also working on his swing.

Below is next weeks start sheet.

The forecast looks incredible on my phone.

Thanks Tim

Maxitours at Prestatyn

Thursday 19th March

9.40 Colin Roberts x4

9.48 Sam Leach x4

9.56 Chris Ravenscroft x4

10.05 Jimmy McEwan x4

10.14 Gary Leek x4

10.23 Dave Goodwin x4

10.32 Andy Taylor x4

10,41 Dave Blood x4

10.50 Chris Adams x4

10.58 John Lee x4

11.07 Charles McKinnon x4

11.16 Nigel Ashton x4

11.24 Lewis Marland x4

11.33 Paul Price x4

11.42 Paul Browne x4

11.51 Steve Aspinall x4

12.00 John Webb x4

12.09 Dave More O Farrell x4

12.18 Dave Smith x4

12.26 Neil Davies x4

12.35 Colin Owen x1 Nigel Koenan x1 Mark Hagarty x1 Don Campbell x1

12.44

12.53 Paul Salt x4

1.02 Kev Hart x4

1.11 Richard Blackwell x4

1.20 Tony O’Gara x4

1.29 Gary Neiles x4

1.38 Peter Maher x4

1.47 Gary Lasham x4

1.56 Dave Griffiths x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Dear player,

The forecast tomorrow is awful!

North Wales have kindly agreed we can cancel. I may try and rearrange- your support of a new date would be appreciated by the club and myself!

Have a day shopping with the Mrs.

Yours in golf
Tim

Dear Maxitours players,

Tomorrows event is cancelled due to the awful weather forecast. Thanks so much for your support.

North Wales have been terrific to deal with and we will try and reschedule. Your support of the rescheduled event would be appreciated by myself and the club.

You are now free to have a lovely day shopping with the Mrs.

Thank you,

Tim

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636