Results from five star Vale Royal

Huge thanks to Xentum financial planners for Sponsoring Maxitours events and the Order of Merit.
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Our mission is to help business owners, families and individuals to get the most out of life with a unique blend of lifestyle financial planning, wellbeing events and travel experiences.

Room for teams of 4 at North Wales on Tuesday 6th June– fantastic links course and great forecast
Room at European Tour school venue Mottram Hall next Thursday 8th June.

Maxitours at five star Vale Royal

The Vale Royal Golf course looked incredible this morning, the beautiful lakes and ponds were teaming with wildlife and the course was a real picture. This is one very special golf course and it’s a real privilege to play here.

The greens were of the highest quality once again and I was showered with terrific comments throughout the day.

‘That was SO good. The greens were lovely.’ Reported Russell Sollitt.
‘A gorgeous golf course and very, very enjoyable to play.’ Noted Pat O’Dowd.

Manager Ian Embury does a great job behind the scenes and the magnificent Clubhouse and catering is always enjoyed by my players.
Everton fan and Bar manager Dave fell over and broke his nose on Sunday after Everton scored their winner. His hospitality was still top of the league throughout today with his great service and cheerful swollen face.

Veteran golfer Tony Leigh was heavily criticized last week for being too old to wear his terrible white golf outfit to a Maxitours event. He was wearing black pants and a plain black lambswool sweater today in an effort to avoid any more abuse. It was the hottest day of the year and he nearly collapsed on the back nine from heat exhaustion.

Bad Golfers from Lymm secured two of the first three spots. Phil Pegun(25), Phil Young(11), Steve Mooney(15) and Andy Timms (10)recorded a super 89 points. Pegun is a lovely bloke and has been playing for just two years. He had his first ever two today on the tenth hole. Not his first ever two on that particular hole, not his first ever two at Vale Royal, not even his first Maxitours two, not even his first competitive two. His first two! EVER!

Davyhulmes Paul Yearsley(7), Joe Mann(13), Mark Foley(7) and Kev Hart(11) took second place. The team was going well and Kev had a shot on the last. Paul gave him some very sound advice.
‘Whatever you do -don’t hit it out of bounds’.
The guaranteed three off the tee saw the team drop a shot.

Sam Leach and his team normally play golf like Woods. Victoria Woods.
They have the worst average score of any team in the history of Maxitours and are delighted most weeks not to finish last. They won a cap three years ago and did an open top parade around Lymm to celebrate. Well today ladies and gentlemen was their day and they won with an amazing 97 points! Sixteen handicapper Chris Walley holed his 3rd shot for an eagle on the second and had four more birdies on his card. Sam Leach was unusually solid, Jim Hodges recorded two birdies of his own and even Jonny Barton managed a birdie on the 11th. Well played guys I am delighted for you. Brilliant team.

These guys are normally the ones you see in the clubhouse munching nuts and wondering how anyone can score 97 points.
Every dog has his day.

Thanks everyone for your 100% attendance again. Class.

Tim.

Nearst the pin 10th Jim Fagan Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 16th Paul Greenalgh Doz AD333

2’s sweep £280 4 pro v1s 5 taylor made TP5 or 12 AD333
Chris Walley Joe Mann Paul Yearsley Phil Pegun Simon Hartland Steve Lamont John Prescott Rob Roden Simon Maxwell Steve Heywood Josh Nadin Marcus Grainge Geoff Bickerton Paul Greenalgh Steve Booth Jim Fagan John Winstanley

Vale Royal 31st May
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Sam Leach, Chris Walley, Jonny Barton, Jim Hodges 96 12 FJ Chillout top
2 Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Joe Mann, Mark Foley 89 10 Dozen Srixon Z Star divide
3 Phil Young, Phil Pegun, Steve Mooney, Andy Timms 89 8 Callaway shirt each
4 Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Dave Mason, Ged Holden 87 6 Callaway shirt each
5 Martin Williams, Martin Bray, Mike Kulik, Simon Hartland 86 4 Maxitours scorecard holder
6 Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Dave Westwood, Richard Palmer 86 2 Maxitours scorecard holder
7 Simon Wilkinson, Barry Wilson, Dave Monk, John Lynsky 86 Maxitours scorecard holder
8= Hugh Bilby, Rob Kenyon, Steve Merricks, Simon Burgess 85
8= Lee Everett, Sam Everett, Frazer Macleod, Josh Nadin 85
10= Steve Lamont, Eugenio Fernandez, Peter Gold, John Prescott 84
10= Phil Robinson, Paul Woodbine, Dave Snape, Saj Hashmi 84
12= Dave Hughes, Jerry Salmon, Paul Roberts, Tony Charlton 83
12= Gary Neiles, Richard Melrose, John Longworth, Alan Giles 83
12= Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Gary Smith, Steve Austin 83
12= Tom Roe, Tom Padget, Luke Russell, John Winstanley 83
16= Jim Caldwell, Don Bailey, Simon Maxwell, Steve Perrett 82
16= Andy Stapley, Richard Catchpole, Ian Whitehead, Jim Lindsay 82
16= Bob Pickthall, Dave Thomas, Rob Roden, John Hume 82
16= John Horton, Sarah Johnson, Pete Johnson, Chris Yearsley 82
16= Russ Sollitt, Rick Shaw, Richard Cooper, Mike Pigott 82
21 John Harrop, Neale Laurent, Michael Schofield, Steve McCluere 81
22= Paul Price, Matt Cheffins, Tom Butler, Tony Welburn 80
22= Pat O’Dowd, Phil Osborne, Barry Fielding, Dave Tattershall 80
24= Paul Fell, Mike Lowe, Nigel Ashton, Ian Venables 79
24= Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Mike Eardley, Chris Perry 79
24= Neil Pemberton, Phil Dickens, Tony Leigh, George Kerr 79
24= Geoff Bickerton, Gary Myerscroft, Paul Greenalgh, Steve Booth 79
28 James Taafe, Keith Shale, Nick Bradshaw, Barry Caldwell 78
29= Martin France, Pete Atherton, Josh Brand, Ed Wilkinson 76
29= Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, David Bodgers, John Nuttall 76
31= Pete Maher, Charlie Beadle, Jonny Reeves, Nigel Hall 74
31= Paul Entwistle, Tom Millner, Graham Bailey, Jim Fagan 74
33 Claire Whitney, Laura Roberts, Michael Connor, Derek Kemp 73
34 Alison Shipstone, James Shipstone, John Hunt, James Brown 72
35 Stuart Blake, David Wilkinson, David Kelly, Bob Sutton 71
36 Graham Blood, Alan Worswick, Terry McHale, John Gough 67

Conwy and North Wales start sheets are available on my website
Mottram Hall
Thursday 8th May.

10.00 David Wilkinson x4
10.09 Simon Hemsley x4
10.18 Colin Roberts x4
10.27 Jim Caldwell x4
10.36 Paul Fell x4
10.45 Martin Humphries x4
10.54 Dave Buckley x4
11.03 Andy Taylor x4
11.12 Roger Bannard x2/4
11.21 Mick Mahon x4
11.30 Dave Goodwin x4
11.39 John Hudson x4
11.48 Lewis Marland x4
11.57 Simon Poucher x4
12.06 Paul Salt x4
12.15 Dave Monk x4
12.24 Steve Heywood x4
12.33 Dave Moore O’Farrell x4
12.42
12.51 Paul Price x4
1.00 Peter Maher x4
1.09 Richard Blackwell x4
1.18
1.54
2.03 Lee Everett x4
2.12 Mark Pretty x4
2.21

Results from excellent Ringway

Huge thanks to Xentum financial planners for Sponsoring Maxitours events and the Order of Merit.
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Our mission is to help business owners, families and individuals to get the most out of life with a unique blend of lifestyle financial planning, wellbeing events and travel experiences.

*Room for 1 team in the Welsh Classic has come free- 5th & 6th June
*Spaces at European tour school venue Mottram Hall Thurs 8th June

Maxitours at excellent Ringway

Ringway was superb today. As I put the nearest the pin markers out first thing this morning Matt the highly regarded new head greenkeeper was working hard changing the pins and preparing the course. There were only positive comments throughout the day as players praised the greens, fairways and the half way house barbeque.
Ringway is back to as good as it has ever been.
Thanks also to Manager Tracy and her first-class team for their faultless hospitality and professionalism.

The day started well with Rick Shaw tickling the ivories on the grand piano in the newly refurbished club house. He was very entertaining and has wonderful rhythm, talent and real magic in those fingers. Unfortunately, a different bloke teed off on the first tee as he tugged the ball into the deep Ringway rough.

Tony Leighs team mates thought he had got his sports mixed up when he arrived wearing a white pair of pants, a white top and a white sweater. He assured them that this was his latest trendy golf outfit. The list of banned Maxitours golf items (which includes castle tees, iron headcovers and chipmaster wedges) has just added a new category -men over sixty wearing white pants.

In todays event Jim Caldwell and his team of John Sherington, Peter Griggs and Simon Woolley was third out in the morning sunshine and they set the pace with an excellent 87 points.
Retired Copper Neale Laurent came close with an 85 point haul.

Jeremy Waterhouse and his team also played well today. He loves visiting Ringway as there are pictures of his grandfather dotted around the clubhouse. He played off scratch for 25 years and there is even a picture of him with the great South African Open winner Bobby Locke playing in a Ringway exhibition match. Hole 14 is actually called ‘Waterhouse’ in a tribute to the great man. Unfortunately, Jeremy nearly lost his ball on the family hole but team mate Graham Robinson picked up three points as the team moved into a best of the season 4th position.
It was Mick Mahon(21), Richard Palmer(9), Andy Faulkner(14) and John Farnsworth(20) who recorded 87 points and won the back nine card play off by the narrowest of margins. Mahon receives two shots on the two toughest Ringway holes and he knocked in solid putts to secure 8 points for his team.
Well played chaps very popular winners indeed.

Thanks for your 100% attendance today.

Tim

Nearest the pin 13th Chris Perry Dozen AD333
Nearest the pin 16th Barry Wilson Dozen AD333
2’s sweep
£285 5 pro v1 or 12 srixon AD333
Simon Woolley Barry Wilson Steve Tate Paul Yearsley Rob Platt James Taafe G Williams Joe Kirwan Darren Wilkinson Steve Moores x2 Nigel Koenan Martin Lang Simon Ashton Dan Moss Mick Jones

Ringway 25th May
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer 87 12 Maxitours Chill out top
2 Jim Caldwell, Peter Griggs, John Sheringham, Simon Wooley 87 10 Maxitours FJ Shirt
3 Darren Booth, Marl Timperly, Martin Lang, Mike Wilson 86 8 Callaway Shirt each
4 Jeremy Waterhouse, Geoff Reyner, Graham Robertson, Nigel Koenan 86 6 Callaway Shirt each
5 Pete Smith, Tony Leigh, George Kerr, Paul Salt 85 4 Maxitours bag towel each
6 Neale Laurent, John Harrop, Nicky Platt, Paul Butler 85 2 Maxitours Scorecard holder each
7 Mark Pretty, Mark Robinson, Mark Donahue, Steve Hopwood 85 Maxitours Scorecard holder each
8= Denis Boud, Janet Heywood, Richard Wakefield, Graham Davenport 83
8= Barry Wilson, John Lynsky, Nick Steele, Simon Wilkinson 83
8= Russ Sollitt, Rick Shaw, John Tomlinson, Martin Bray 83
8= Dan Moss, Mick Jones, Simon Ashton, Richard Booth 83
12= Barry Jackson, Steve Tate, Dave Wright, Chris Lane 82
12= Dave Buckley, Dave Carter, DaveShaffer, Pete Stuart 82
12= Steve Moores, Paul Traynor, Richard Margrave, a n other 82
12= Gary Owen, Alistair Holloway, Tony Grinell, Ben Eckersley 82
16 Pete Norbury, Nathan Mills, James Mooney, John Barnes 81
17= Tony Evans, Martin Sands, Alan Read, Cas Vernon 80
17= Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Mark Foley, Alan Vaughan 80
17= Paul Price, Dan Boyle, Tony Welburn, Lee Roberts 80
20= Dave Marchant, Dave Mason, Colin Roberts, Bob Sinclair 79
20= Andy Millington, Pete Walters, Steve Lane, Mario Capostagno 79
22= Gary Neiles, Alan Giles, John Longworth, Paul Hurst 78
22= Dave More O Farrell, Nick Coleman, Gary Butler, Dave McGuiness 78
22= Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Mike Lowe, Paul Fell 78
22= Rob Platt, John Broomhead, Steve Barber, Tim Barstow 78
22= Pete Maher, Chalie Beadle, Jonny Reeves, Bob Kelsall 78
27= Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Andy Stickley, Chris Perry 77
27= Steve Aspinall , Peter Abbott, Graham Wilkinson, Alan Simpson 77
27= Phil Robinson, Ricard Williamson, Paul Woodbine, Saj Hashmi 77
27= Jonny Lord, Ed Stubbs, Dave Keen, Dave Greenwood 77
31= Simon Hemsley, Joe Kirwan, Ian King, Brian Fisher 76
31= Keith Shale, Dave Hest, Barry Caldwell, Kjames Taafe 76
31= Ian Reece, Martin Gleave, Ian Wright, Andy Brown 76
34= Lewis Marland, Paul Robinson, Steve Schofield, Neil Evans 75
34= Roger Percival, Ed Wilkinson, Pete Atherton, Darren Wilkinson 75
36 Phil McCurry, John Bradbury, Paul Robinson, Jim Meldrum 72

Maxitours at Brilliant Bolton Old Links

Huge thanks to Xentum financial planners for Sponsoring Maxitours events and the Order of Merit.
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Our mission is to help business owners, families and individuals to get the most out of life with a unique blend of lifestyle financial planning, wellbeing events and travel experiences.

Room at the following terrific Venues this Summer!

Ringway Thurs 25th May
Mottram Hall 8th June
Hazel Grove 15th June
Davenport 27th June
Helsby 20th July

MAXITOURS AT “BRILLIANT” BOLTON OLD LINKS

Sorry for the results delay-admin issues.
Thanks to Matt Turnock for running the event here is his report:

A magnificent day for the Maxitours players with a light breeze and sunny spells.
For many this was their first time playing the historic course designed by Alister Mackenzie with his trade mark sloping greens.
One of the trickiest holes of the day was the par 3 17th playing downhill and downwind seeing only a handful of players holding the green. “The only way my ball was staying on the green was if it had grappling hooks” came one comment.
The tricky greens proved to also conspire to a low number of two’s but Gareth Gwilliam decided one way to take this out of the equation was to simply hole out with his second shot on the par 4 1st for an eagle for one of his two 2’s. Well played Gareth !!!!
This hot start along with the rest of Gareth’s team gelling well on the outward 9 produced a stonking 50 points which proved decisive in them taking the spoils eventually recoding an impressive 88 points.
Many players were complimentary of the course condition and said they would definitely come back as they enjoyed it so much so great credit to the green keeping staff for their hard work.
Players were treated to excellent food offerings by the catering staff that were both friendly and efficient in getting it out quickly considering the number of players ordering so well done to them.

Today’s results were:
NP 4th – Steve Starr 1 x Dozen AD333’s
NP 17th – Dave Sarsfield 1 x Dozen AD333’s
2’s – £260 9 ProV1’s or 20 Srixon AD333’s
Gareth Gilliam x 2, Paul Salt, Andy Lever, Martin Williams, Chris Brierley, Darren Whittaker

Bolton Old Links May 18th 2023 Score OOM
Gareth Gwilliam Lyndon Whitter Stuart Collier David Abram 88 Maxitours Chill out top each 12
Gary Smith Steve Austin John Hilton Archie Tahir 84 FJ Shirt each 10
John Harker Jim McEwan Tony Hope Steve Star 83 cpo Callaway Shirt each 8
Lee Tilley Dave Sarsfield Peter Norbury David Rhodes 83 cpo Callaway Shirt each 6
Jim Caldwell Dave Thomas Steve Barlow Peter Griggs 83 Maxitours Cap each 4
Rob Hughes Mike Hill Andy Corner Gary Brookes 82 cpo Maxitours bag towel each 2
Andy Adshead Andy Lever Steve Dow Paul Calnen 82
Mick Mahon John Farnsworth Andy Faulkner Munro Donald 81
Phil Beagon Steve Baldwin Roy English Jeremy Waterhouse 80
Andy Taylor Chris Brader Andy Parrington Chris Perry 79
Mick Jones Darren Wilkinson Ian Cole Rick Booth 79
Steve Heywood Janet Heywood Richard Wakefield John Nuttall 78
Peter Maher Johnny Reeves Dave Keen Joshua John 78
Chris Brierley Matt Cheffins Paul Price Lee Bailey 78
Ian Reece Ian Wright Martin Gleave Andy Brown 78
Paul Salt Pete Smith George Kerr Phil Dickens 77
Dan Swarsbrick Nigel Hallows Wayne Harper Oliver Janiche 76
Martin Prescott Phil Singh Steve Hall Richard Johnson 76
Martin Humphries Adrian Brown Jonathan Crickmore Barry Caldwell 76
Josh Forster Keith Haddock Gary Owen Ben Eckersley 76
Martin Williams Martin Bray Mike Kulik Matt Fradgley 75
Paul Gilbert Phillip Long Dr Chris Davies Martin Oldfield 74
Paul Fell Nigel Ashton Dave Cooper Nabiel Nasr 74
Nathan Mills John Barnes James Mooney GHOST 72
Lester Jackson Chris Yearsley Billy McCafferty Jim Spears 71
Colin Roberts Carl Deaville Nigel Armstrong Rob Hands 71
Liam Rex Steve Fairclough Steve Laurence Nick Horrocks 70
Barry Simpson Mark Morris Martin Cox Russ Sollitt 70
Simon Poucher David Carlile Neil Simpson Brian Rogerson 70

Tim

Ringway start sheet next Thursday 25th May

Barbeque available half way around!

9.00 Simon Hemsley x4
9.09 Colin Roberts x4
9.18 Jim Caldwell x4
9.27
9.36 Rob Platt x4
9.45 Dave Buckley x
9.54 Phil Robinson x4
10.03 Martin Humphries
10.12 Paul Fell x4
10.21 Barry Jackson x4
10.30 Andy Taylor x4
10.39 Neale Laurent x4
10.48 Steve Aspinall x4
10.57 Mick Mahon x4
11.06 Mark Pretty x4
11.15 Paul Evans x4
11.24 Kev Hart x4
11.33 Dave More O’Farrell x4
11.42 Lewis Marland x4
11.51 Gary Neiles x4
12.00 Paul Salt x4
12.09 Peter Maher x4
12.18 Dave Monk x4
12.27 Roger Percival x4
12.36 Paul Traynor x4
12.45 j Waterhouse x4
12.54 Pete Walters x4
1.03 Steve Heywood x4
1.12 Paul Price x4
1.21 Ian Reece x4
1.30 Martin Williams x4
1.39
1.48 Andy Taylor x4 MACC
1.57 Jonny Lord x2 Alan Hough x1 Daniel Kendrew x1
2.06 Darren Booth x4
2.15 Lee Tilley x4
2.24 Nathan Mills x4
2.33 Paul Salt 2 team x4
2.42 Simon Ashton x4
2.51

Maxitours at brilliant Bramall Park

Huge thanks to Xentum financial planners for Sponsoring Maxitours events and the Order of Merit.
www.xentum.co.uk
Our mission is to help business owners, families and individuals to get the most out of life with a unique blend of lifestyle financial planning, wellbeing events and travel experiences.

Room at the following terrific Venues this Summer!
Bolton Old Links Thurs 18th May – greens wonderful.
Ringway Thurs 25th May
Mottram Hall 8th June
Hazel Grove 15th June
Davenport 27th June
Helsby 20th July

Maxitours at Bramall Park

What a great day!
Well over 100 very happy golfers enjoyed playing this lovely golf course. Sunny skies, a tip top golf course, brilliant greens and even a friendly starter made this a day to remember for Maxitours players.

A terrific pro shop and first-class catering ensure all bases are covered at this classy Cheshire venue.
Thanks to everyone for your hospitality throughout the day.

One of the biggest debates in golf is which of the Bramhall courses is the best and after an unofficial survey today the general consensus was that they are two wonderful courses with absolutely nothing to separate them. Always nice to sit on the fence.

Third place went to Bramhall’s plane spotter Rob Kenyon, Steve Merricks, Hugh Bilby and Gav Spencer with 85 points. Merricks made an excellent birdie on the last to make his 5 pints of beer taste a little better in the bar after play.

Tony Welburn(6) has just retired as the titliest rep. For many years he was one of the most important people in my life as he could get me pro’s own use rate on a set of golf clubs if he liked you. He is now a nobody but is making a name for himself on Maxitours after helping his team into 2nd place after a very strong four closing holes. Paul Price(12), Lee Roberts(8) and Matt Cheffins(7) completed the team.

Birchwoods John Lynsky said the last time he played here was on Prince Charles and Lady Di’s wedding day. He nearly won that day and he went one better and took first place today with 86 points. Lynsky is well into his eighties but is sharp as a button and was delighted with the result. Simon Wilkinson(5), Barry Wilson(11) and Nick Steele(18). Well played chaps – keep it up.
Thanks to everyone for your 100% attendance today. Amazing.
Tim

Nearest the pin 4th Les Evans Dozen AD333
Nearest the pin 15th Josh Street Dozen AD333

2’s £255
2 pro V1s or 3 Taylor made TP5 or 5 srixon ad333
Paul Price Matt Cheffins x2 Lee Roberts Josh Street Jim Clarke Pete Ledger Gareth Bradley x2 Dave Keen Don Campbell Andy Veitch Dave Wainwright Dave Carter Paul Yearsley Dave Keen Don Campbell Les Evans Neil Jackson Stuart McIntyre Simon Maxwell x2 Ed Wilkinson Jerry Salmon Neil Evans Mick Holmes Nigel Davenport Chris Perry Sam Everett Mark Cookson

Bramall Park 9th May
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Barry Wilson, John Lynsky, Nick Steele, Simon Wilkinson 86 12 Maxitours Oscar Jacobson top
2 Paul Price, Matt Cheffins, Lee Roberts, Tony Welburn 85 10 Maxitours FJ Shirt
3 Rob Kenyon, Steve Merricks, Gary Whittaker, Hugh Bilby 85 8 Callaway Shirt each
4 Pete Norbury, Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes 83 6 Callaway Shirt each
5 Paul Salt, Josh Street, George Kerr, Neil Pemberton 83 4 Maxitours bag towel each
6 Jim Clarke, Graham Jackson, Pete Ledger, Dave Tobutt 83 2 Maxitours bag towel each
7 Martin Humphries, Keith Shale, Jim Haywood, Jon Crickmore 83
8= Simon Hemsley, Joe Kirwan, Ian King, Gareth Bradley 82
8= Lee Everett, Sam Everett, Mark Cookson, Frazer McCload 82
8= Roger Percival, David Tate, Nigel Holland, Ed Wilkinson 82
8= Lee Everett, Sam Everett, Mark Cookson, Frazer McCloud 82
12= Ian Goulty, Andy Veitch, Phil Long, CJ 81
12= Brian Greenbank, Dave Wainwright, Dave Rodwell, Andy Cowan 81
12= Geoff Bickerton, Gary Wolstenholme, John Owen, Steve Booth 81
15= Sam Leach, Chris Walley, Jonny Barton, Jim Hodges 79
15= Andrew Hill, Dave Stewardson, Mike Stewardson, Steve Mobley 79
17= Gary Butler, Paul Calnan, Andy Adshead, Andy Heywood 78
17= Dave Buckley, Dave Carter, Mike Yearsley, Chris Yearsley 78
19= Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Carl Marginson, Alan Vaughan 76
19= Jim Caldwell, Peter Griggs, John Sherrinton, Simon Maxwell 76
19= Pete Newey, Mike Dempsey, John Dickenson, Craig Dickenson 76
19= Russell Sollitt, Steve Smith, Rick Shaw, Marc Morris 76
19= Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Andy Stickley, Chris Perry 76
19= Pete Maher, Chalie Beadle, Don Campbell, Dave Keen 76
25 Simon Ashton, Dan Moss, Richard Major, Iain Cole 75
26= Steve Schofield, Lewis Marland , Phil Dickens, Neil Evans 74
26= Ed Pysden, Graeme Grieve, Kevin Harling, Graham Wagster 74
28 Dave Griffiths, Chris Bracchi, Mick Holmes , Kenny Stevens 73
29 Graham Pike, Nigel Eckersley, Nigel Davenport, Jeremy Lawton 71

Results from pristine Preston

*Room has just come free at Bramall Park on Tuesday 9th May !! First come first served on this stunning course!

Room at Bolton Old Links Friday 18th

Maxitours at pristine Preston

Head green keeper Jonny Roberts prepared the golf course to a tremendous standard today and all players really enjoyed this classic parkland course.

‘That’s a Terrific track!’ Reported Prestbury’s Phil Singh.

‘Fantastic.’ Declared Peter Maher.

‘Those greens were amazing.’

‘What a lovely course. I worked around the corner for ten years and never played it –I didn’t know what was I missing!’ Announced Paul Price.

Andy Parrington had a first today when he rolled in a birdie on the 17th to secure 4 points but didn’t appear on the card as team mates Andy Strickley and Andy Taylor had made superb birdies before him. The team finished in 4th .

Third place went to Mick Mahon, Dave Westwood, Richard Palmer and John Farnsworth. The Lancastrians love playing here as its only a stones throw from their Blackburn base. The showers didn’t bother Farnsworth as he was proudly wearing his new Galvin Green waterproof top. He got it at a great price as the colour was so bad no one else would buy it.

It’s a big day for the Royal family tomorrow.

But it was Rob Blain who played like a right Charlie at Preston today. His team finished last with 68 points.

Dave Monk and his Birchwood team took 2nd place with an exceptional 88 points. Barry Wilson, Simon Wilkinson and John Lynsky were in the team.

‘I’ve played golf for fifty years on most courses in the North West but had never played Preston. I am delighted to tick this one off and to get a second place is unbelievable!’ Reported eighty year old Lynsky.

Sergeant major Jimmy McEwan(6) is a tough lad but he was close to tears after his first ever Maxitours victory today. He teamed up with window cleaner Jack Parry(13)and Engineers Kian Price(8) and Ste Woods(11). Jimmy holed his approach on index 1 third hole as the team played both nines in an impressive 46 points.

Brilliant golf from the very likeable Ashton in Makerfield quartet. They are coronated as Champions this week.

Thanks to everyone for your support. I hope you had a great day!

Tim.

Nearest the pin 12th Kian Price Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 14th Jonny Reeves Doz Ad333

2’s sweep £220 3 pro V1s or 7 srixons AD333

Jonny Reeves Barry Wilson Richard Palmer Andy Taylor x2 Nigel Ashton Mark Hughes Billy McAffrey Mick Berrisford Andy Sweeney Lee Merson x2 John Brier Martin Bray Andy Bradshaw Matt Ford Jimmy McEwan Ste Woods Kian Price Mark Whittle x2 Mark Bex

Preston 5th May
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Kion Price , Jack Parry, Steve Woods, Jimmy McEwan 92 12 FJ Chill out top
2 Simon Wilkinson, Barry Wilson, Dave Monk, John Lynsky 88 10 Maxitours shirt each
3 Mick Mahon, Dave Westwood, John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer 83 8 Callaway Shirt each
4 Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Andy Stickley, Chris Perry 83 6 Callaway Shirt each
5 Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Mark Hughes, Paul Nightingale 82 4 Maxitours bag towel each
6 Mark Whittle, Tony Hope, Ben Hope, Jimmy Shirley 82 2 Maxitours bag towel each
7= Dave Buckley, John Kelly, Ian Bruce, Billy McCaffrey 80
7= Paul Price, Trevor Brennand, Ray Cornwall, Mick Berrisford 80
7= Paul Salt, Phil Dickens, Norrie Irwan, John Bradbury 80
7= Pete Norbury, Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes 80
11= John Harrop, Lee Merson, Barry Lees, Gary Berrisford 79
11= Steve Schofield, Rob Schofield, Andy Sweeney, Stuart Cunningham 79
11= Martin Williams, Martin Bray, John Brier, Mike Kulik 79
11= Dave Hughes, Alec Davies, Mel Tottoh, Steve Rawlinson 79
11= Andrew Brown, Ian Reece, Mark Bex, Ian Wright 79
16 Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Chris Lee, Graham Davenport 78
17= Pete Newey, Mike Dempsey, John Dickenson, Arthur Gray 77
17= Phil Robinson, Ricard Williamson, Paul Woodbine, Dave Goodwin 77
17= Pete Maher, Bob Kelsall, Jonny Reeves, Dave Keen 77
20 Martin Beresford, Andrew Bradshaw, Joe Kirwan, Matthew Ford 76
21= Geoff Bickerton, Warrick Dawson, Phil Singh, Martin Prescott 75
21= Simon Poucher, Dave Carlile, Neil Simpson, Lee Nicholson 75
23 Stuart Blake, Mike McGoun, David Wilkinson, Graham Pike 73
24 Steve Aspinall , Ken Booth, Alan Simpson, Graham Wilkinson 72
25 Andrew Williams, Rob Blain, Andy Corner, Rob Hughes 68
26 Jim Lindsay, Andrew Cox, Richard Catchpole, Keith Edwards 67

Bramall Park start sheet

Tuesday 9th May

11.00 David Wilkinson x4

11.09 Simon Hemsley x4

11.17 Jim Caldwell x4

11.25 Lee Tilley

11.34 Brian Greenbank x4

11.43 Ed Pysden x4

11.52 Dave Buckley x4

12.01 Paul Fell x4

12.10 Martin Humphries x4

12.18 Lewis Marland x4

12.27 Martin Bramwell x4

12.36 Jim Clarke x4

12.45 Steve Aspinall x4

12.54 Mick Mahon x4

1.03 Dave Goodwin x4

1.11 Dave More O Farrell x4

1.20 Kev Hart x4

1.29 Graham Pike x4

1.38 Paul Salt x4

1.46 Dave Monk x4

1.55 John Dickenson x4

2.03 Sam Leach x4

2.12 Paul Price x4

2.21 Dave Griffiths x4

2.30 Peter Maher x3 Don Campbell x1

2.39 Roger Percival

2.48 Russell Sollitt x4

2.57 Les Evans x4

3.06 Geoff Bickerton x4

3.15 Richard Blackwell

3.24Andy Taylor x4

3.33

3.41 Lee Everett x4

3.50 Simon Ashton x4

3.58 Andrew Hill x4