Maxitours at Blustery Preston

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Maxitours at blustery Preston

Morning rain gave way to clear blue skies and a warm drying wind as Maxitours players tackled Preston Golf Club today.

‘That is right up there with the best courses we play all year.’ Reported Cheshire Senior player Austin McBride.

‘What a cracking golf course- I just love it here!’ Announced less talented but an equally great bloke- Bob Siddall.

The report is short because I’m calling in to see an elderly Aunt in Bolton on the way home before she falls asleep. She’s 95 but talks more sense than me.

The course won the day with a joint season low 79 points taking first place.

A Hale team won at North Wales last week but normal service was resumed with Martin Oldfield and his team taking last place.

The Turton quartet of Gary Myerscough, John Dempsey, Steve and Jamie Booth took the clubhouse lead with 77 points. This was equalled by Jason Atherton, Dave Parry, Steve Woods and Grant Benson. They had a superb inward nine of 42 points.

Lymm Golf Clubs Steve Lamont, Pete Gold, Andy Clarkson and Tony Chorlton were delighted with 2nd place and 78 points. ‘There is life in the old dog’ Declared veteran Lamont.

Mark Austin and Nigel Hallows both birdied the brilliant 17th hole as they teamed up with Steve Austin and Richard Blackwell to sneak into first place with 79 points to take first prize.

The top five scores all played under clear blue skies this afternoon.

Thaks to everyone for your support.

Tim

Nearest the pin 12th Asaf Niaz Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 14th Tony Chorlton Doz AD333

2’s £165 5 pro v1 6tp5 Doz AD333 per two

John Dempsey Mark Hughes Andy Oakes Dave Greenwood Asaf Niaz Austin McBride Chales Kierl Ian Magenis

Preston 12th June
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Richard Blackwell, Nigel Hallows, Mark Austin, Steve Austin 79 12 Maxitours farah jacket each
2 Pete Gold, Andy Clarkson, Steve Lamont, Tony Chorlton 78 10 FJ Shirt each
3 Jason Atherton, Steve Woods, Grant Benson, Dave Parry 77 8 Callaway Shirt each
4 Jamie Booth, John Dempsey, Gary Myerscough, Steve Booth 77 6 Callaway Shirt each
5 Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Graham Davenport, Chris Lee 76 4 Maxitours scorecard holder
6 Phil Dickens, Lewis Marland, Neil Evans, Dave Greenwood 75 2 Maxitours bag towel each
7= Paul Woods, John Hughes, Steve Walker, Ray Tenant 75
7= Paul Unwin, Mick Warren, Howard Kelley, Gary Leyland 75
9 Pete Jewitt, Charles Kierl, David Fussell, Ian Magenis 74
10= Alex Jerman, Steve Jones, Mark Hagarty, Austin Salmon 73
10= Mark Hagarty, Alex Jerman, Steve Jones, Austin Salmon 73
10= Jimmy McEwan, Steve Starr, Tony Hope, Graham Holden 73
13= Ian King, Warren Newton, Steve Ellis, Andy Greenaugh 72
13= Mark Hughes, Ian Venables, Colin Bryan, Paul Burgess 72
15 Andy Oakes, Mark Richardson, Callum Richardson, Mark Pretty 71
16 Andy Corner, Mike Hill, Rob Blain, Mike Flitt 70
17 Ally Gibson, Dave Walters, Allan Maidment, Dave Mitchell 69
18= Martin Waimman, Paul Price, Ray Cornwall, Dave Taylor 68
18= Lee Tilley, Peter Norbury, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes 68
18= Moby Rawthore, Tony Stiles, Asaf Niaz, Austin McBride 68
21 Andy Parrington, Andy Strickley, Ian Frank-Pitt, Kevin Hodgson 67
22 John Winstanley, Ally Cartwright, John Unwin, Phil Pattison 65
23 Chris Davies, Martin Oldfield, Roger Sheen, Bob Siddall 63
24 Paul Gilbert, Glynn Isaac, Brian Fleetwood, Ade Kershaw 1

Davenport Golf Club start sheet

Thurs 18th June

10.00 Jim Caldwell x4

10.09 Colin Roberts x4

10.18 Paul Evans x4

10.27 Jon Hudson x4

10.36 Dave Goodwin x4

10.45 Andy Taylor x4

10.54 Paul Price x4

11.03 Paul Browne x4

11.12 Mick Mahon x4

11.21 Nigel Ashton x4

11.30 Lewis Marland x4

11.39 Paul Woods x4

11.48 Chris Adams x4

11.57 Jimmy McEwan x4

12.06 Dave More O Farrell x4

12.15 Paul Salt x4

12.24 Gary Neiles x4

12.33 Neil Davies x4

12.42 Ian King x4

12.51 Geoff Bickerton x4

1.00

1.09 Richard Blackwell x4

1.18 Chris Ravenscroft x4

1.27 Andie Frazer x4

1.36 Pete Walters x4

1.45 Peter Maher x4

1.54 Steve Heywood x4

2.03 Don Phillips x4

2.12

2.21

2.30

2.39 Simon Ashton x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from wonderful North Wales

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Maxitours at wonderful North Wales

There was some wonderful golf played on day two of the Welsh Classic. Bright Welsh seaside skies and a fresh breeze brought a smile to well over 100 Maxitours golfers.

Courses in Cheshire were closing due to heavy rainfall whilst Gary Lasham was topping up his tan in the Llandudno sunshine. Incredible.

The par threes were playing tough so Stuart Blake decided to hole his 8 iron on the par four 12th.

‘It was a 134 yard 8 iron and never looked like it was missing.’ Reported the dry Scotsman.

Neil Smith had a tap in on the 18th hole for his impressive eagle after a very accurate drive.

I’ve heard everything in my time as a golf professional but there was a new excuse for me today

‘The paragliders put me off’ Claimed Roger Thomas on his way to a double bogey on the 12th..

Scoring was slightly better today but the biggest turnaround was from the Hale team who were last after yesterday but today they had the best of the day 85!

They take first prize today. Chris Ravenscroft could barely speak, Mike Kirchin needed to lie down, Paul Simpson was emotional and Jez Allen was so happy he gave me his email address so he could show his wife the results tonight.

In the overall event the Bramhall team of Tony O’Gara, Steve Profitt, John Owen and Simon Lewis followed up their impressive 88 at Conwy with another terrific round of 85 today. These guys are regulars on my tour but rarely in the prizes. They felt at home on the tight links turf and gently sloping seaside greens to win by seven shots. Well played chaps.

The very slightly older Bramhall team of Bob Eastwood, Ashley Elliot, Mike Lamb and Mark Clewley played very tidy golf for two days to take second.

Third place went to Prestburys Andy Oakes, Paul Corris, Colin Upton and Simon Golsby who added a hard fought 81 to their 84. Well played.

Thanks to everyone for your support of this premier event. Not a single issue. Play at a terrific pace. I love you guys.

Tim.

Nearest the pin 16th David Wilkinson Doz AD333 Tap in birdie.

Nearest the pin 17th Janet Wakefield Doz AD333

2’s sweep £332.50 5 pro V1s 6 TP 5 or 12 srixon AD333

David Wilkinson Stuart Blake Mark Clewley Andy Oakes Ian King Andy Deme Vernon Heyes Ben Alders Tom Williams Allan Maidment Nigel Davenport Andrew Barker Dave Duty Liam Rex Neil Smith Bob Kelsall

North Wales 2nd June
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1= Jez Allen, Chris Ravenscroft, Paul Simpson, Mike Kirchin 85 FJ Shirt each
1= Tony O’Gara, Simon Lewis, John Owen, Steve Profitt 85
3= Ally Gibson, Mike Wood, Ross Goodwin, Paul Bertenshaw 83 Callaway Shirt each
3= Mark Clewley, Ashley Elliott, Bob Eastwood, Mike Lamb 83
3= Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Stuart Smith, Dave Cooper 83 Callaway Shirt each
3= Simon Ashton, Rick Booth, Richard Major, Mick Jones 83 Maxitours bag towel each
7= Steve Aspinall, Graham Wilkinson, Colin Berry, Barry Wellings 82
7= Paul Calnan, Nick Coleman, Steve Dow, Dave M-O’Farrell 82
7= Darren Wilkinson, Rick Potter, Andy Francis, Dave Duty 82
10= Martin Firth, Harvey Taylor, Andy Taylor, 81
10= Ian King, Andy Deme, Simon Hemsley, Martin Seabrook 81
10= Andy Oakes, Paul Corris, Colin Upton, Simon Goalsby 81
13= David Wilkinson, David Kelly, Stewart Penney, Stuart Blake 80
13= Nigel Davenport, Michael Jackson, Ed Wilkinson, Jeremy Lawton 80
13= Alan Maidment, Gary Lasham, Dave Walters, Max Eaton 80
13= Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Richard Wakefield, Janet Wakefield 80
17= Lee Tilley, Peter Norbury, Dave Sarsfield, Pete Sparkes 79
17= Munro Donald , Andy Faulkner, Alan Woodward, Robbie Russell 79
17= Paul Manning, James Buchanan, Sean Askham, Steve Brown 79
20= Pete Newey, Phil Sellen, Hamish Ogilvie, Chris Hoesli 78
20= Dave Blood, Jim Cox, Ian Smith, Steve Bracken 78
20= Matt Ford, Andy Bradshaw, Al Demmy, Neil Smith 78
23= Dave Hughes, Paul Collins, Steve Lamont, Mark Pickles 77
23= Liam Rex, Steve Fairclough, Steve O’Neill, Mike Cotter 77
25= Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Dave Mason, Andy Williamson 75
25= Peter Crompton, Pete Clarke, Ben Challinor, 75
25= Jim Meldrum, Paul Salt, Tim Bessant, Chris Stretch 75
28= Jonty Little, Andrew Barker, Bob Clarke, John Jones 74
28= John Reeves, Peter Maher, Bob Kelsall, Ross Bunting 74
28= Mike Spencer, Darren Whittaker, Ian Coulson, Simon Alport 74
31= Koos Alders, Ben Alders, Roger Limpheirot, Marc Morris 73
31= Martin Waimman, Trevor Brennan, Mark Hallum, Oliver Scopes 73
31= John Coleman, Steve Shields, Terry McDermott, Ian Lowe 73
31= Jim Clarke, Norrie Erwin, Vernon Heyes, Graham Jackson 73
31= Kev Hart, Mark Foley, Alan Vaughan, Paul Yearsley 73
36= Andy Parrington, Andy Strickley, Andy Taylor, John Wheeler 72
36= Steve Schofield, Paul Robinson, Alan Gibson, Malc Dore 72
38 Nathan Mills, James Mooney, John Barnes, Tom Williams 71
39= Steve Hall, John Simons, Martin Prescott, Phil Singh 70
39= John Croxford, Andy Lever, Andy Haywood, Tim Redditt 70
41 Ian Hazelwood, Steve Ellis, Andy Roe, Richard White 65
Overall Clarion Wealth Welsh Classic results June 27
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Tony O’Gara, Simon Lewis, John Owen, Steve Profitt 173 12 Oscar Jacobsen Jacket each
2 Mark Clewley, Ashley Elliott, Bob Eastwood, Mike Lamb 166 10 Maxitours FJ Top chill out each
3 Andy Oakes, Mark Pretty, Colin Upton, Simon Goalsby 165 8 Maxitours FJ Shirt each
4= Paul Calnan, Nick Coleman, Steve Dow, Dave M-O’Farrell 164 6
4= Matt Ford, Andy Bradshaw, Al Demmy, Neil Smith 164 4
6= Steve Aspinall, Graham Wilkinson, Colin Berry, Barry Wellings 162
6= Ally Gibson, Mike Wood, Ross Goodwin, Paul Bertenshaw 162 2
6= Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Stuart Smith, Dave Cooper 162
9 Nigel Davenport, Michael Jackson, Ed Wilkinson, Jeremy Lawton 161
10 Liam Rex, Steve Fairclough, Steve O’Neill, Mike Cotter 160
11= Martin Firth, Harvey Taylor, Andy Taylor, 159
11= Lee Tilley, Peter Norbury, Dave Sarsfield, Pete Sparkes 159
11= Munro Donald , Andy Faulkner, Alan Woodward, Robbie Russell 159
14= Dave Blood, Jim Cox, Ian Smith, Steve Bracken 158
14= Simon Ashton, Rick Booth, Richard Major, Mick Jones 158
16 Paul Manning, James Buchanan, Sean Askham, Steve Brown 157
17 Jonty Little, Andrew Barker, Bob Clarke, John Jones 155
18 Alan Maidment, Gary Lasham, Dave Walters, Max Eaton 154
19= Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Dave Mason, Andy Williamson 153
19= Dave Hughes, Paul Collins, Steve Lamont, Mark Pickles 153
21= David Wilkinson, David Kelly, Stewart Penney, Stuart Blake 152
21= Pete Newey, Phil Sellen, Hamish Ogilvie, Chris Hoesli 152
21= Darren Wilkinson, Rick Potter, Andy Francis, Dave Duty 152
21= Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Richard Wakefield, Janet Wakefield 152
25= Ian King, Andy Deme, Simon Hemsley, Martin Seabrook 151
25= Jez Allen, Chris Ravenscroft, Paul Simpson, Mike Kirchin 151
25= John Coleman, Steve Shields, Terry McDermott, Ian Lowe 151
28= John Croxford, Andy Lever, Andy Haywood, Tim Redditt 150
28= Jim Meldrum, Paul Salt, Tim Bessant, Chris Stretch 150
30= Jim Clarke, Norrie Erwin, Vernon Heyes, Graham Jackson 149
30= Steve Schofield, Paul Robinson, Alan Gibson, Malc Dore 149
32 Koos Alders, Ben Alders, Roger Limpheirot, Marc Morris 148
33= Martin Waimman, Trevor Brennan, Mark Hallum, Oliver Scopes 147
33= Kev Hart, Mark Foley, Alan Vaughan, Paul Yearsley 147
35= Andy Parrington, Andy Strickley, Andy Taylor, John Wheeler 145
35= Mike Spencer, Darren Whittaker, Ian Coulson, Simon Alport 145
37 John Reeves, Peter Maher, Bob Kelsall, Ross Bunting 144
38 Steve Hall, John Simons, Martin Prescott, Phil Singh 139
39= Ian Hazelwood, Steve Ellis, Andy Roe, Richard White 137
39= Nathan Mills, James Mooney, John Barnes, Tom Williams 137
Conwy 1st June
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Tony O’Gara, Simon Lewis, John Owen, Steve Profitt 88
2 Matt Ford, Andy Bradshaw, Al Demmy, Neil Smith 86 Maxitours FJ Shirt each
3 Andy Oakes, Mark Pretty, Colin Upton, Simon Goalsby 84
4= Mark Clewley, Ashley Elliott, Bob Eastwood, Mike Lamb 83
4= Liam Rex, Steve Fairclough, Steve O’Neill, Mike Cotter 83 Callaway Shirt each
6 Paul Calnan, Nick Coleman, Steve Dow, Dave M-O’Farrell 82 Callaway Shirt each
7= Nigel Davenport, Michael Jackson, Ed Wilkinson, Jeremy Lawton 81 Maxitours bag towel each
7= Jonty Little, Andrew Barker, Bob Clarke, John Jones 81

Preston Golf Club

Friday 12th June

9.30 David Wilkinson x4

9.39 Colin Roberts x4

9.48 Jon Hudson x4

9.57 Paul Woods x4

10.06 Andy Taylor x4

10.15 Mick Mahon x4

10.24 Ian King x4

10.33 John Winstanley x4

10.42 Nigel Ashton x4

10.51 Chris Adams x4

11.00 Lewis Marland x4

11.09 Dave More O Farrell x4

11.18 Paul Price x4

11.27 Paul Evans x4

11.36 Neil Davies x4

11.50 Neil Davies x4

1.00 Paul Salt x2 Alex Jarman x1 1 player required

1.09 Geoff Bickerton x4

1.18 Lee Tilley x4

1.27 Richard Blackwell x4

1.36

1.45 Chris Ravenscroft x4

1.54 Gary Lasham x4

2.03 Dave Hughes x4

2.12 Peter Jewiitt x4

2.21 Steve Heywood x4

2.30 Dave Smith x4

2.39 Jimmy McEwan x4

2.48 Jimmy McEwan x4

2.57

3.06

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from Classy Conwy

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The Clarion Wealth Management Welsh Classic

Conwy was terrific today. The fairways were a lovely scorched yellow as this beautiful links course really played as it was designed to play. Thanks to Matt Parsley and his Championship team for looking after us so well throughout the day.

We dodged a bullet as we only had two small 15 minute showers which barely dampened the grass rather than all day rain as some negative weather apps were suggesting..

It is great to see Pete Newey playing. He normally gives me plenty of ammunition for my reports. He has been mentioned previously when he told me that the highlight of his round was being stung by a wasp. In another Maxitours event he caused mayhem when he drove to the first tee and teed off in someone else’s buggy. He was delighted to have an event free round today. It’s a two round tournament so plenty of time for him to make a big contribution to the report tomorrow. Watch this space.

As I get older I think I may be losing it a bit but John Coleman has definitely lost it. After he handed his card in this evening this was our conversation:

‘I really enjoyed today Tim, nice to see you. I’ll be back next year. Take care.’

‘You are playing tomorrow Alan. I will see you then’

‘Oh, yeah that’s right.’

In the first round of the Welsh Classic Andy Oakes will struggle to sleep tonight. The Prestbury team were flying through 16 holes but struggled on the 17th and it was just likeable Oakes and Mark Pretty left in the hole. Oakes couldn’t get out of the bunker and failed to score. His team are thinking of going out without him this evening. Despite this they are looking good in 3rd place with 84 points.

Two Bramhall teams occupy first and second place.

Matt Ford, Andy Bradshaw, Al Demmy and Neil Smith are in 2nd place with 86 points. Eight handicapper Ford was on fire scoring a career best 2 over par round.

Leading is Tony O’Gara, Steve Profitt, John Owen and Simon Lewis. A great team effort saw all players contributing at least four nett birdies. Can they handle the pressure? Monday is a very big night out in Llandudno, the blue rinse brigade are usually out in force. Go easy boys.

It should be a great day at North Wales tomorrow.

Thanks for your 100% attendance despite the poor forecast. We were all rewarded with a terrific first day.

Tim

Nearest the pin 13th Andy Parrington Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 15th Steve Aspinall Doz AD333

2’s £322.50 5 pro v1 6 tp5 12 srixon AD333 per two

Ashley Elliott John Croxford Paul Calnan Dave M-O’Farrell Steve Dow Munro Donald Alan Woodward Vernon Hayes Andy Parrington Simon Hemsley Ross Bunting Ross Goodwin Steve Brown Alan Gibson Liam Rex Harvey Taylor

Conwy June 27
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Tony O’Gara, Simon Lewis, John Owen, Steve Profitt 88
2 Matt Ford, Andy Bradshaw, Al Demmy, Neil Smith 86
3 Andy Oakes, Mark Pretty, Colin Upton, Simon Goalsby 84
4= Mark Clewley, Ashley Elliott, Bob Eastwood, Mike Lamb 83
4= Liam Rex, Steve Fairclough, Steve O’Neill, Mike Cotter 83
6 Paul Calnan, Nick Coleman, Steve Dow, Dave M-O’Farrell 82
7= Jonty Little, Andrew Barker, Bob Clarke, John Jones 81
7= Nigel Davenport, Michael Jackson, Ed Wilkinson, Jeremy Lawton 81
9= Munro Donald , Andy Faulkner, Alan Woodward, Robbie Russell 80
9= Dave Blood, Jim Cox, Ian Smith, Steve Bracken 80
9= Lee Tilley, Peter Norbury, Dave Sarsfield, Pete Sparkes 80
9= John Croxford, Andy Lever, Andy Haywood, Tim Redditt 80
9= Steve Aspinall, Graham Wilkinson, Colin Berry, Barry Wellings 80
14= Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Stuart Smith, Dave Cooper 79
14= Ally Gibson, Mike Wood, Ross Goodwin, Paul Bertenshaw 79
16= John Coleman, Steve Shields, Terry McDermott, Ian Lowe 78
16= Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Dave Mason, Andy Williamson 78
16= Paul Manning, James Buchanan, Sean Askham, Steve Brown 78
16= Martin Firth, Harvey Taylor, Andy Taylor, 78
20 Steve Schofield, Paul Robinson, Alan Gibson, Malc Dore 77
21= Jim Clarke, Norrie Erwin, Vernon Heyes, Graham Jackson 76
21= Dave Hughes, Paul Collins, Steve Lamont, Mark Pickles 76
23= Koos Alders, Ben Alders, Roger Limpheirot, Marc Morris 75
23= Jim Meldrum, Payul Salt, Tim Bessant, Tony Leigh 75
23= Simon Ashton, Rick Booth, Richard Major, Mick Jones 75
26= Pete Newey, Phil Sellen, Hamish Ogilvie, Chris Hoesli 74
26= Kev Hart, Mark Foley, Alan Vaughan, Paul Yearsley 74
26= Alan Maidment, Gary Lasham, Dave Walters, Max Eaton 74
26= Martin Waimman, Trevor Brennan, Mark Hallum, Oliver Scopes 74
30= Tony O’Gara, Steve Profitt, John Owen, Simon Lucas 73
30= Andy Parrington, Andy Strickley, Andy Taylor, John Wheeler 73
32= David Wilkinson, David Kelly, Stewart Penney, Stuart Blake 72
32= Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Richard Wakefield, Janet Wakefield 72
32= Ian Hazelwood, Steve Ellis, Andy Roe, Richard White 72
35 Mike Spencer, Darren Whittaker, Ian Coulson, Simon Alport 71
36= Ian King, Andy Deme, Simon Hemsley, Martin Seabrook 70
36= John Reeves, Peter Maher, Bob Kelsall, Ross Bunting 70
36= Darren Wilkinson, Rick Potter, Andy Francis, Dave Duty 70
39 Steve Hall, John Simons, Martin Prescott, Phil Singh 69
40= Nathan Mills, James Mooney, John Barnes, Tom Williams 66
40= Jez Allen, Chris Ravenscroft, Paul Simpson, Mike Kirchin 66

North Wales Start sheet

8.20 Martin Firth x4

8.29 Koos Alders x4

8.38 Simon Hemsley x4

8.46 Colin Roberts x4

8.55 Lee Tilley x4

9.04 Martin Prescott x4

9.13 Ian Hazelwood x4

9.22 Andy Taylor x4

9.31 Bob Eastwood x4

9.40 David Wilkinson x4

9.49 Paul Price x4

9.57 Jim Clarke x4

10.06 Tony O’Gara x4

10.15 Chris Adams x4

10.24 Steve Aspinall x4

10.33 Mick Mahon x4

10.42 Nathan Mills x4

10.51 Kev Hart x4

11.00 Munro Donald x4

11.08 Pete Newey x4

11.17 Dave Hughes x4

11.26 Dave Walters x4

11.34 Chris Ravenscroft x4

11.43 Ally Gibson x4

11.52 Nigel Davenport x4

12.01 Dave Blood x4

12.10 Nigel Ashton x4

12.19 Dave More O Farrell

12.28 Neil Davies x4

12.37 Neil Davies x4

12.48 Neil Davies x4

12.57 Simon Ashtron x4

1.09 Darren Wilkinson x4

1.18 Liam Rex x4

1.27John Coleman

1.36 Paul Salt x4

1.45 Steve Heywood 4

1.54 Matt Ford x4

2.02 Bob Kelsall x4

2.11 Dave More O Farrell x4

2.20 Mike Spencer x4

2.28 Steve Schofield x4

2.37

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from heavenly Helsby

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Spaces at Augusta of the North – Preston 12th June!

Maxitours at heavenly Helsby

The very peaceful, easy walking Helsby course is dotted with mature oak trees. The front nine was designed by five-time Open champion James Braid in 1936. The back nine opened in 1968. Both nines are now maturing superbly and Helsby’s reputation as a class golf venue is growing all the time. This is now a classic Cheshire course and all my players loved it out there.
The elevated lounge is also a great place to sit and hand scorecards out whilst also allowing me to watch a few of my players swings in my quieter moments.
Thanks to Kieran and his terrific team for looking after us so well today.

I had players from as far North as Preston and from as far South as Staffordshire playing.
Everyone of them was talking about last nights’ intense thunderstorm. Ian Snape was the only player who had no idea what I was talking about as he slept right through it.
One unnamed player said he was actually quite scared as the thunder crashed all around him in the middle of the night.
‘Did you cuddle up to your wife for reassurance?’ I asked.
‘It would take more than a thunderstorm for that to happen’ He replied with a straight face.

The hot weather got me talking about ice cream and Martin Williams told me he worked for a huge company that supplied ice cream all over the world. They manufactured all sorts of ice cream from really cheap supermarket stuff to high quality Hagen Das. He told me the heavier the ice cream the better it is. They even pump air into the cheap stuff to fill it out.
‘Go for the heavy stuff.’ Was his advice today. Fascinating.

It is great to see nice guy Graham Davenport back playing golf after his recent eye operation. He was hoping it would help his golf improve because he’s been using his bad eyesight as an excuse for many years. Unfortunately, his playing partners informed me that its not made a blind bit of difference.

In todays event ‘husband of the year ‘ Gary Kirkham’s team finished mid table with 76 points. He had to rush home after play to spend even more time with his wife.

It was close at the top of the leaderboard.
Eaton’s Jonty Little, John Jones, Bob Clark and Richard Hall had a solid 82 points to finish 4th
Tony O Gara were never going to win a card play off after they followed 48 points on the front nine with 35 on the tougher back nine to finish 3rd . The Wychwood team of Paul and Colin Price, Ian Snape and Dave Smalley also scored 83 with 37 on their back nine to take 2nd.

Winning with 84 points was Maxitours legend Colin Roberts, Austin Salmon, Steve Jones and Ian Mackenzie. They were yet another team to have a vastly superior front nine which was eight shots better than their back nine. They will be delighted to win with 84 points. Jones’ birdie on the tough 17th was crucial.

There was actually plenty of magic on the 17th hole. Tony Leigh holed his 9 iron for 4 points and John Colquitt holed his fairway wood for 5 points. Excellent.

Well played everyone. What a great day.

Tim

2’s £237.50 6 pro v1 7 taylor made TP5 14 Srixon AD333

Ian Snape x2! Jonny Reeves Paul Salt Philip Cort James Kirkwood Martin Williams Ian King Chris Davies
Nearest the Pin 11th Lee Tilley Dozen AD333
Nearest the pin 18th Ian King Dozen AD333

Helsby 28th May
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Colin Roberts, Ian Mackenzie, Austin Salmon, Steve Jones 84 12 Oscar Jacobsen windtop
2 Paul Price, Colin Price, Ian Snape, Dave Smalley 83 10 FJ Shirt each
3 Tony O’Gara, Simon Lewis, John Lloyd, Steve Barlow 83 8 Callaway Shirt each
4 Jonty Little, John Jones, Bob Clarke, Richard Hall 82 6 Callaway Shirt each
5 Jimmy McEwan, Tony Hope, Peter Fildes, Dave Parry 81 4 Maxitours bag towel each
6 Phil Dickens, Lewis Marland, Nick Ford, Peter Drinkwater 81 2 Maxitours bag towel each
7= Jim Clarke, Norrie Erwin, Vernon Heyes, Graham Jackson 81
7= Ian King, Andy Deme, Andy Hagan, Neil Ashton 81
9 Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Gary Smith, Steve Austin 80
10= Jim Meldrum, Payul Salt, Tim Bessant, Tony Leigh 79
10= Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Paul Jones, Ian Ogden 79
12 Neil Davies, Niall Logan, Pete Clarke, John Boswell 78
13= Gary Neiles, Gavin Connor, John Colquitt, Alan Giles 77
13= Mike Thomas, Liz Thomas , Carl Phelan, Chris Davies 77
15= Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer, Andy Faulkner, Russell Keighley 76
15= Chris Adams, Andy Oakes, Steve Best, Steve Hall 76
15= John Webb, Martin Quinn, Phil Long, James Kirkwood 76
15= Nick Coleman, Steve Dow, Mick Warren, Gary Leyland 76
15= Geoff Bickerton, John Dempsey, Dave Griffin, Steve Booth 76
15= Denis Greenup, Simon Raine, Philip Cort, Roland Horridge 76
21 John Harker, Chris Bland, Mike Tinsley, Jason Atherton 75
22 John Reeves, Peter Maher, Dave Keen, Simon Maxwell 74
23= Jon Hudson, Rob Blain, Mike Hill, Rob Hughes 72
23= Lee Tilley, Peter Norbury, Dave Sarsfield, Ian Hogg 72
25 Martin Williams, Martin Bray, Martin McKevitt, Richard Harper 71
26 Andy Parrington, Andy Strickley, Andy Taylor, Chris Perry 69
27= Tony Sampson, Martin Oldfield, Chris Davies, Glynn Isaac 68
27= Jon Roland, Martin Seabrook, Alan Eyre, Simon Burrows 68
29 Sam Leach, Jonny Barton, Jim Hodges, Chris Walley 66

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from Gorgeous Hazel Grove

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*Room for 2 teams at beautiful Helsby in the heart of Cheshire next Thursday.

Maxitours at gorgeous Hazel Grove

Hazel Grove was the latest fantastic venue on Maxitours summer schedule.

It was great to see everyone playing in tee shirts once again as the first signs of the inbound heatwave hit Stockport.
There were plenty of compliments throughout the day for the stunning golf course.

I love this club, the members are incredibly friendly, and they can’t do enough to help. The ladies section ensure that the Charity half way house is always open for us. I even get a piece of hand delivered cake from Mags at the end of the day. What a club. Thank you Hazel Grove.
Head pro Matt Davies is also brilliant and right at the top of his game.

We’ve all seen clips on youtube showing daft dogs with big sticks trying to get through small doorways. Colin Roberts took it to a new level when he walked off the 3rd green holding the flag and only realised he was holding it when it jammed as he was getting in his buggy thirty yards away.

Attractive Janet Heywood and Jacqui Lee were left to play with John Nuttall and Pete Fotheringham whilst their husbands Steve and Chris were both away enjoying expensive golf trips.
After a drink in the Clubhouse there was talk of them both going out tonight. They will be passing Bredbury Hall nightclub on the way home. I don’t want to spoil your golf Steve and Chris but Thursday always used to be ‘grab a granny’ night when I went there in the early ninety’s. Just saying….

The scoring was tough as the famous Hazel Grove greens got the better of a few teams.
Nathan Mills team hit the ball well but also struggled on the greens. Team mate John Barnes walked past my registration desk and tripped up on the carpet spilling his beer.
‘I even misread the floor’ He laughed ‘I thought it was uphill.’

Third place went to Gary Neiles, John McGee, James Connor and John Colquitt with just 79 points.
The Yorkshire quartet of Rob Platt Darren Wilson, Tim Barstow and Tom Broadhead took Second place with 80 points.

Winning were the Ashton on Makerfield team of retired serviceman and all round nice guy Jimmy McEwan, Mark Holland, and father and son Tony and Ben Hope. It is quite confusing as Ben looks older than his Dad but the duo both picked up 3 points on the tough closing hole to seal the victory in style.

Well played chaps.
See you next week. Bring your suncream.
Tim
Nearest the pin 11th Darren Wilson Dozen AD333
Nearest the pin 13th Glen Marshall Dozen AD333

2’s £210 5 pro v1 6 tp5 or 12 srixon AD333 per two
Tony Hope Andy Parrington James Keelan Rob Veitch Chris Brierley Glen Marshall Richard Parlmer Kev Sharratt Janet Heywood Gary Myerscough Dan Moss

Hazel Grove 21st May
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Jimmy McEwan, Ben Hope, Tony Hope, Mark Holland 84 12 Oscar Jacobsen windtop
2 Rob Platt, Daz Wilson, Tom Broadhead, Tim Barstow 80 10 FJ Shirt each
3 Gary Neiles, John McGee, James Conner, John Colquitt 79 8 Callaway Shirt each
4 Simon Ashton, Mick Jones, Dan Moss, Ian Martin 78 6 Callaway Shirt each
5 Steve Aspinall, Graham Wilkinson, Ken Booth, Gerry Salmon 77 4 Maxitours bag towel each
6 Geoff Bickerton, Gary Myerscough, Jon Crompton, Steve Booth 77 2 Maxitours bag towel each
7 John Harker, David Parry, Graham Holden, Adrian Price 77
8= Andy Parrington, Andy Strickley, Chris Brader, Rob Veitch 76
8= John Reeves, Peter Maher, Bob Kelsall, GHOST 76
10 Paul Yearsley, Kev Hart, Carl Marginson, Mark Foley 75
11= Ed Pysden, Glen Marshall, Lee Townley, Steve Lewis 74
11= Paul Price, Martin Wainman, Dave Taylor, Chris Brierley 74
13 James Levell, Steve Marshall, Darren Wilkinson, Robin Tong 73
14= Andrew Dean, Phil Molleneux, Steve Walker, Mike Liptrott 72
14= Andy Haywood, Paul Calnan, Malcolm Kendrick, Gary Leyland 72
14= Nathan Mills, James Mooney, John Barnes, Tom Williams 72
17= J. Buchanan, Andy Barker, Steve Brown, Dalat Gulzar 71
17= Janet Heywood, John Nuttall, Jackie Lee, Peter Fotheringham 71
19 Paul Salt, George Kerr, Paul Robinson, Neil Pemberton 69
20= Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Carl Deaville, Steve Jones 68
20= Sean Askham, Jonty Little, Ben Challinor, John Jones 68
22= Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer, Andy Faulkner, Munro Donald 67
22= Ray Woods, Ray Tennant, Kev Sharratt, Steve Swash 67
24 Paul Simpson, Dave Smith, Al Makin, Brian Fleetwood 66

Helsby Golf Club Thursday 28th May
9.24 Jon Hudson x4
9.33 Colin Roberts x4
9.42 Andy Taylor x4
9.51 Dave Cooper x4
10.00 Jim Clarke x4
10.09 Ian King x4
10.18 Mick Mahon x4
10.27 Chris Adams x4
10.36 Steve Aspinall x4
10.45 Sam Leach x4
10.54 Nigel Ashton x4
11.03 Lewis Marland x4
11.12 Paul Woods x4
11.21 Paul Price x4
11.30 Martin Williams x4
11.39 Tony O’Gara x4
11.48 Dave More O Farrell x4
11.57 Paul Salt x4
11.02 Paul Salt2 x4
12.06 Jimmy McEwan x4
12.15 Gary Neiles x4
12.24 Neil Davies x4
12.33 Neil Davies x4
12.42 Andie Frazer x4
12.51 Geoff Bickerton x4
1.00 Lee Tilley x4
1.09 Richard Blackwell x4
1.18 Simon Raine x4
1.27 Gary Leek x4
1.36 John Webb x4
1.45 Peter Maher x4
1.54 Chris Ravenscroft x4
2.03 Peter Walters x4
2.12
2.21 Jack Coleman x4
2.30 Jon Roland x4
2.39 Charles McKinnon x4
2.48 Steve Heywood x4
2.57

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636