Room FOR 1 team at Fleetwood 3rd Sept
Room at one of Cheshires finest – Crewe GC 15th Sept

Maxitours at BRILLIANT Bramhall !!!

Thanks to my good friend and Godparent to my son Matt Turnock for running the event so well today, here is the report:

As the saying goes “there’s always one” but in this case it was three with Paul Woods, Keith White and Steven Swash beginning the morning by tucking into a hearty breakfast a Bramall Park G.C before playing partner Ray Tennant informed them they were at the wrong Bramhall !!!!! Never mind chaps, happens to the best of us.

Maxitours players were treated to a fantastic day with early sunshine and a light breeze which made for ideal scoring conditions.
Runners up team of Martin Williams, Martin Bray, Andy Mills and Richard Harper had a fantastic 86 points but today’s winners with a storming 90 points were popular winners Jonathan Oldknow, Rick Shaw, Russell Cooper and Mike Piggott. Excellent golf on a challenging course.

Bramhall had recently brought into play the 3 new holes on the back nine and these received favourable comments by many who were seeing them for the first time considering how new they were. The green keeping staff did an excellent job in the course presentation with a little bit of green returning to the fairways after the recent dry spell.

For only the second time in Maxitours 20 year history there were TWO HOLES IN ONE – George Murphy with a tremendous effort on the 200+ yard par 3 6th with a driver & Dave Rhodes on the 14th. Congratulations chaps !!!!

Big thanks to the Bramhall catering staff who provided excellent food and drinks service throughout the day and to the friendly clubhouse staff as well.
Thanks, Matt

Note: Bramhall is a very special club for me, when I was living the dream and trying to make it as a player an old family friend and Bramhall legend Joe Kirwan would play with me in any pro am I asked. He has seen me play badly all over Europe. After a recent operation Joe is doing well. He really helped me in my younger days. Thanks Joe (and Cath).

The course changes at Bramhall are incredible. It is easy to get it wrong but EVERYONE has been unanimous in praising the improvements. Well done everyone involved at the Club.

Today’s results were:

RESULTS
NP 12th – Martin Poole – 1 x Dozen AD333’s
NP 14th – Dave Rhodes HOLE IN ONE – 1 x Dozen AD333’s plus and extra Dozen = 2 x Dozen
2’s £335 3 x Prov1’s or 4 x Taylor Made TP5 or 8 x Srixon AD 333’s

George Murphy – HOLE IN ONE !! 6th with a driver, Chris Davies, Simon Poucher, Andy Mills and Richard Harper, Sam Leach x 2, Dave Greenwood, Tim Redditt , Nick Coleman, Paul Calnan, Ray Tennant, Kevin Moore, Johnty Little, Neil Davies, Dave Rhodes – HOLE IN ONE !! 14th, Gary Mysercough, Steve Austin, Gary Hankinson, Bob Kelsall, Martin Poole, Lee Jacques, Dave Shannon and Tony Stiles
NB – Hole in ones count as 2 x 2’s plus an extra Dozen AD 333’s

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Maxitours at superb Stockport

Another wonderful Summers day greeted Maxitours competitors at Stockport Golf Club.

The course was exceptional especially considering that greens maintenance had taken place just two weeks ago. Congratulations to the greenkeepers – outstanding work and there was nothing but praise for this wonderful course throughout the day.

Head pro Jamie Storey is one of the bset young pro’s in the area and he was incredibly helpful today.

Scoring was always going to be excellent with a fast golf course and pure, receptive greens

Even Geoff Bickerton reached two of the par 5’s – it must have been like a runway out there.

Geoffs team scored 88 points to take 5th place but the winning scores were always going to be in the 90’s.

In 4th place was Richard Blackwell, a fully fit Don Campbell, Steve Austin and Andy Hamlett with 90 points.

Taking third with 91 points was Pete Norbury, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes and on form Lee Tilley who won a major at Saddleworth this weekend.

It was the big hitting single figure players who were on top of the leaderboard however.

Callaway rep Tom Gradwell is a member at Stockport he had a career best 7 birdies and an eagle to help his team gather 92 points. Even ex Cheshire legend Andrew Hill rolled back the years with three birdies of his own. They were out in a brilliant 49 points. Josh Nadin and Steve Mobley also played well.

Winning today was the Bramall low handicap team of Ian King, Andy Deme, Neil Ashton and Warren Ashton matching Gradwells superb 92 points but with a slightly better back nine. King buys and sells oil for a living and not only has he made a fortune this summer he is also playing some slick golf. Andy Deme , Neil Ashton and mortgage man Warren Newton all contributed nicely.

Well played chaps- great golf.

Thanks for your 100% attendance once again today. Brilliant.

Tim.

2’s sweep £297.50 3 pro v1 or 5 taylor made tour response or 8 srixon AD333

Jason Atherton Jimmy McEwan Tom Griffiths Chris Brown Ian Goulty Howard Kelley Dave McGuiness Geoff Bickerton Steve Booth Steve Aspinall ‘Barry Wellings x2 HOLE IN ONE’ Mike Hill Lee Tilley James Proctor Malc Bates x2 Dave Greenwood Jon McAtee John Davies Ian Gillett Paul Woods Ste Woods John Harker Tom Gadwell Steve Mobley Stu Muller Nathan Mills

Nearest the pin 16th Malc Bates Doz Srixon AD333

Nearest the pin 18th Lewis Ramsden Doz Srixon AD333

Bramall Start sheet

8.30 Jim Caldwell x4

8.39 Colin Roberts x4

8.48 Jon Hudson x4

8.57 Charles McKinnon x4

9.06 Ed Pysden x4

9.15 Dave Murray x4

9.24 Dave Goodwin x4

9.33 Andy Taylor x4

9.42 Dave Hughes x4

9.51 Chris Adams x4

10.00 Simon Poucher x4

10.09 Mick Mahon x4

10.18 Martin Williams x4

10.27 Keith Thompson x4

10.36 Norrie Erwin x4

10.45 Nigel Ashton x4

10.54 Sam Leach x4

11.03 Lewis Marland x4

11.12 Paul Price x4

11.21 Dave More O Farrell x4

11.30 Dave More O Farrell 2 x4

11.39 Paul Woods x4

11.48 Steve Aspinall x4

11.57 John Gleave x4

12.06 Paul Salt x4

1215 Gary Neiles x4

12.24 Neil Davies x4

12.33 Neil Davies x4

12.42 Graham Jenkinson x4

12.51 Russ Sollitt x4

1.00 Geoff Bickerton x4

1.09 Lee Tilley x4

1.18 Richard Blackwell x4

1.27 Tony Hope x4

1.36 John Webb x4

1.45 Steve Graham x4

1.54 Chris Ravenscroft x4

2.03 Gary Leek x4

2.12 Peter Maher x4

2.21 Steve Heywood x4

2.30 Richard Atkin x4

2.39 Steve Saunders x4

2.51 Dave Chambers x4

3.00 Nathan Mills x4

3.09 Dave Griffithsx4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Hi guys

There is a slight diversion today. If you are coming on the new road just follow it to the very end- only a two minute diversion. DONT TURN LEFT WHERE IT SAYS ROAD CLOSED

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Maxitours at amazing Astbury

Astbury was beautiful today. This stunning Cheshire course is a delight to play and the greens were superb.

‘What a great place to play golf. Astbury has canals, railway lines, testing long holes, fun short holes, views of the peak district and situated on the Cheshire plain. This club has it all.’ Reported poetic Pete Silvester.

The weather was hot and it was good to see so much water being consumed by my players before and during play. Mike Lowe was so surprised by his 250 yard drive on the 13th he decided to have a lie down for half an hour and call an ambulance. The lovely Chester man is fully rehydrated now and I am delighted to say I have spoken to him and he is back to his best.

Tony Hope collected a lovely sea green Oscar Jacobsen top from a win last week.

‘That’s a beautiful top – it’s exactly the same colour as my wife’s eyes!’ Said an emotional Hope. I think the sun had got to him. More water Tony.

It was great to see the two sponsors teams playing well. John Winstanley had a tap in two on the 15th and Keith Thompsons charismatic team had a solid 79.

Talented Stuart Blake hit the shot of a lifetime to within 8 inches on the 15th only to watch Mike Waters knock it to 6 inches 20 minutes later to narrowly pip him.

John Harker, Jason Atherton, Graham Holden and Steve Woods took 3rd place with 85 points.

Jim Caldwell, Martyn Berrisford, John Roome and Russell Cash led for much of the day after 86 points in the first match out.

Taking the honours with 87 points was new slimline Dan Moore, Tony Jennison, Richard Blackwell and John Hilton. Dan’s two on the tough 15th was crucial and set up a strong finish which saw the team pick up 6 shots on the tough four closing holes. Excellent golf.

Thanks so much everyone for your support and 100% attendance. Superb.

Tim

2’s sweep £285 5 pro v1s 6 tp5 12 srixon AD333 per two

John Winstanley Mark Waters Simon Poucher Jimmy McEwan Stuart Blake Sean Hoskins Mario Capostagne Dan Moore Russell Cash Dave Goodwin Pete Silvester Steve Evans Geoff Bickerton

Nearest the pin 11th Chris Massey Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 15th Mike Waters Doz AD333

Stockport start sheet

Monday 17th August

8.28 David Wilkinson x4

8.36 Jim Caldwell x4

8.45 Colin Roberts x4

8.54 Jon Hudson x4

9.03 Rob Platt x4

9.11 Steve Emmett x4

9.20 Andy Taylor x4

9.29 Ian King x4

9.37 Chris Adams x4

9.46 Sam Leach x4

9.55 John Harker x4

10.04 Paul Woods x4

10.13 Mick Mahon x4

10.22 Nigel Ashton x4

10.30 Lewis Marland x4

10.39 Kev Hart x4

10.48 Paul Price x4

10.57 Russ Sollitt x4

11.05 Steve Aspinall x4

11.14Dave More O Farrell x4

11.23 Dave More O Farrell x4

11.31 Paul Salt x4

11.39 Andie Feazer x4

11.48 Neil Davies x4

11.57 Neil Davies x4

12.06 Neil Davies x4

12.14 Dave Hughes x4

12.23 Geoff Bickerton x4

12.32 Lee Tilley x4

12.40 Richard Blackwell x4

12.48 Gary Leek x4

12.57 John Webb x4

1.06 Jimmy McEwan x4

1.14 Steve Graham x4

1.23 Charles McKinnon x4

1.32 Garry Owen x4 tbc

1.40 Simon Raine x4

1.49 Gordon Spruce x4

1.58 Peter Maher x4

2.06 Dave Clarke x4

2.15 Chris Ravenscroft x4

2.24 Steve Heywood x4

2.33 Graham Jenkinson x4

2.41 Steve Saunders x4

2.49 Nathan Mills x4

2.58 Andrew Hill x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Astbury -room for 1 team next Thursday
Stockport full Monday 17th
Bramall full Monday 24th
Spaces at Fleetwood on 3rd September – this was a new fixture and not advertised – A must play links course on the Lancashire coast!!

Maxitours at red hot Romiley

What a lovely day. Everyone was really impressed by the Romiley golf course.
The general consensus was that this is a really enjoyable golf course to play presented in wonderful condition – the fairways were exceptional despite the recent drought. Thanks to everyone at this special Club.

So many players said they were looking forward to playing it next year already!

The catering was superb and the high-quality bacon sandwiches were possibly the best on the rota this year.

My diet started today. Instead of having a pie for lunch I went for the healthy option and opted for the famous Romiley golf club goats cheese and spring onion ‘quiche’. It was very nice but as I was eating it suddenly struck me that I was basically eating a cheese and onion pie without the top on. I ordered a portion of chips to cheer me up.
I’ll start my diet tomorrow.

Scoring was excellent on the rolling Romiley links.
Davyhulmes Kevin Hart, Paul Yearsley, John Davies and Mark Foley all played well to score 89 points and a homeward 47 points should win any card play off. Unfortunately for them Simon Raine, Denis Greenup, Roland Horridge and Phil Cort matched them on the back nine but had a better last 6 holes. They had to settle for 3rd place.

Winning today was the Ashton in Makerfield team of John Harker MBE, Steve Woods, Tony Hope and Jimmy Shirley. They had a super team effort for a Maxitours best of the Season 91 points. Harker has served his country well in the army and he was also marshalling his troops today to keep them out of harms way. Keeping out of the rough and finding the tight Romiley fairways was a priority. Well played guys great score.

Thanks to everyone for your attendance today. Superb.
Tim

2’s £220 5 pro v1s 6 tp 5 or 12 srixon AD333 per two
Mick Jones Dave Murray Moby Rawthore Dave Griffin Mark Foley David Wilkinson Roland Horridge Carl Phelan Sean Askham Tom Gradwell

Nearest the pin 11th Steve Lamont Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 15th Dave Murray Doz AD333

Astbury start sheet Thurs 13th Aug
8.25 David Wilkinson x4
8.34 Jim Caldwell x4
8.43 Colin Roberts x4
8.52 Jon Hudson x4
9.01 Dave Goodwin x4
9.10 Paul Evans x4
9.19 Andy Taylor x4
9.27 Chris Adams x4
9.36 Ed Pysden x4
9.45 Mick Mahon x4
9.54 Dave More O Farrell x4
10.03 Nigel Ashton x4
10.12 Lewis Marland x4
10.21 Sam Leach x4
10.30 Keith Thompson x4
10.39 Keith Thompson x4
10.48 Paul Price x4
10.57 Gordon Spruce x4
11.06 Andrew Dean x4
11.15 Paul Woods x4
11.24 Paul Salt x4
11.33 Neil Davies x4
11.41 Neil Davies x4
11.50 Kev Hart x4
11.59 Dave More O Farrell x4
12.08 Geoff Bickerton x4
12.17 Lee Tilley x4
12.26 Richard Blackwell x4
12.35 Gary Lasham x4
12.44 Jimmy McEwan x4
12.53 Jimmy McEwan x4
1.02 Paul Browne x4
1.10 Chris Ravenscroft x4
1.19 Dave Smith x4
1.28 Pete Walters x4
1.37 Dave Hughes x4
1.46 Jon Roland x4
1.55 Graham Pike x4
2.04 Peter Maher x4
2.13 Steve Heywood x4
2.22 Andie Frazer x4
2.31 Nathan Mills x4 tbc
2.40 Simon Ashton x4
2.50
res Gary Leek x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636