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Maxitours at magnificent Mottram

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*Only room for 2 teams of 4 next Wednesday in the Vale Royal AM AM- The driest golf course in Cheshire!
*The best Maxitours Summer Tour ever- 2016 dates released tomorrow!

Maxitours at Mottram Hall

Today’s Maxitours competition eventually found a home at magnificent Mottram Hall. Heavy overnight downpours had succeeded in closing even the very well draining Caldy and Ringway golf courses so Mottram Hall kindly stepped up to the plate. Thanks to Golf Manager Jonny Chaisty for his kind invitation.

The hand mown greens received plenty of praise from the delighted players. ‘They are really beautiful.’ commented three handicapper Phil Vokes.

Brian Hopkins told me before his round that he has given up drinking for the new year and as a result he played some great golf over the front nine. Unfortunately he failed to score on the last hole which narrowly cost his team a prize. ‘I’m off to the pub- anyone joining me ?’ was all the likeable Shrigley Hall man could manage to say.

The crows which frequent Mottram Hall’s 15th and 16th holes are becoming famous for stealing golf balls. They tend to go for the dull scruffy balls which look like birds eggs. Ex-Copper Dave Blood has a great pension but he rarely plays with expensive new pro v1s. His old slazenger has seen some action and it attracted the attention of a crow after he hit his best shot of the day onto the 16th green. Dave was nearly in tears when the bird flew away with his lucky ball.

Last month Roy Ainsworth suffered plenty of ridicule from his mates after it was reported in the Maxitours results that partner Brian Ankers said he could throw his piano closer to the hole than Roy could chip his ball. Today Roy turned up with a new partner. ‘Where’s Brian’ I asked . ‘He’s got a bad back- he’s been throwing too many pianos!’. replied the sharp witted Lymm man.

In today’s event despite the excellent putting surfaces the cool breeze and damp fairways meant scoring was going to be tough. John Royle(17), John Stubbs(19), Paul Brown(10) and Dale Wallace(11) from Sale were the early leaders with an impressive 77 points.
The Mottram Hall team of Richard Blackwell(12), Andy Hamlett(9) , Ron Jolley(14) and Pat Keenan(17) used home advantage to secure second place with 80 points.

First place went to Brookdale’s Gary Conroy(6) and Gary Smith(8) who teamed up with good pals Alan Jones(8) and Paul Kinder(10) to take their first ever victory. Jones and Kinder love the Mottram course and after second in the December event and they were delighted to go one better today.
‘It was just great to be out there playing golf on a lovely course’ added Smith. Well played chaps.

Last month Joe Kirwan won Maxitours nearest the pin when he scored a hole in one at Dunham Forest. Today he was at it again when he hit a 3 wood on the 11th hole and his ball disappeared into the hole, this time it just popped out again after rattling the flag and he had to settle for a tap in two.

Thanks to everyone for your terrific support and flexibility with the late venue change. You are a pleasure to deal with and make my job very enjoyable.
Yours in Golf, Tim

Nearest the Pin 3rd hole Joe Yates Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin 11th hole Joe Kirwan Dozen AD333s
2’s £55 Graham Jackson Ed Wilkinson Stuart Morris 5 pro v1s or 12 srixon AD333s

Mottram Hall 07-Jan-2016
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Gary Smith, Gary Conway, Alan Jones, Paul Kinder 82 12 Tommy Hilfiger Shirt each
2 Richard Blackwell, Ron Jolley, Andy Hamlett, Pat Keenan 81 10 Sunice shirt each
3 John Royle , John Stubbs, Dale Wallace, Paul Browne 77 8 Cleveland winter mitts each
4 Roger Percival, Ed Wilkinson, Martin France, Peter Atherton 76 6 Maxitours winter hat each
5 Ian King, Joe Kirwan, Simon Hemsley, Darren Whittaker 75 4 Maxitours winter hat each
6 Mike Dean, Pete Tomlinson, Stuart Morris, Henry Kenwright 75 2
7 Brian Hopkins, Alan Smith, Mark Taylor, A N Other 74
8= Roy Ainsworth, Alan Forber, Joe Yates, Mike Verdon 73
8= Les Penson, Graham Jackson, Paul Salt, John Taylor 73
10= Dave Blood, Jim Cox, Ian George, Joel King 72
10= Colin Roberts, John Rigby, Dave Marchant, Jeff Andrrews 72
12 Phil Vokes, Paul Dalby, Richard Williamson, Dave Goodwin 71
13 Dave Sarsfield, Lee Tilley, Pete Norbury, Dave Rhodes 70
14 Chris Adams, Paul Allen, Paul Wilde, Steve Hall 68
15 John Berry, Chris O’Regan, Tony Grinell, Ray Hopton 67
16 Chris Meilkleham, Steve Tyrell, Ray Jones, Kevin Fahy 63
17 Dave Parsons, Geoff Sherburn, Chris Leonard, Dave Moore 58

Start times at Vale Royal
Wednesday 13th Jan 11am £25 inc bacon bap

1a Colin Roberts x4
1b Mick Mahon x4
2a Ian King x4
2b Frank Stapleton x4
3
4a Ray Jones x4
4b Barry Jackson x4
5a Paul Browne x4
5b Steve Johnson x4
6 Mark Birtwistle x4
7 Gav Dixon x4
7b Leigh Smart x4
8 Jim Caldwell x4
9a John Stubbs x4
9b Roger Percival x4
10 Dave Blood x4
11 Phil Vokes x4
12a David Kelly x4
12b Dave Sarsfield x4
13a Dave Thomas x4
13b Gary Neiles x4
14 Lewis Marland x4
15 Simon Poucher x4
15b Paul Chapman x4
16
17 Richard Williamson x4
17b Brian Greenbank x4
18 Richard Blackwell x4

Results from magnificent Mottram Hall

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*Only room for 2 teams of 4 next Wednesday in the Vale Royal AM AM- The driest golf course in Cheshire!
*The best Maxitours Summer Tour ever- 2016 dates released tomorrow!

Maxitours at Mottram Hall

Today’s Maxitours competition eventually found a home at magnificent Mottram Hall. Heavy overnight downpours had succeeded in closing even the very well draining Caldy and Ringway golf courses so Mottram Hall kindly stepped up to the plate. Thanks to Golf Manager Jonny Chaisty for his kind invitation.

The hand mown greens received plenty of praise from the delighted players. ‘They are really beautiful.’ commented three handicapper Phil Vokes.

Brian Hopkins told me before his round that he has given up drinking for the new year and as a result he played some great golf over the front nine. Unfortunately he failed to score on the last hole which narrowly cost his team a prize. ‘I’m off to the pub- anyone joining me ?’ was all the likeable Shrigley Hall man could manage to say.

The crows which frequent Mottram Hall’s 15th and 16th holes are becoming famous for stealing golf balls. They tend to go for the dull scruffy balls which look like birds eggs. Ex-Copper Dave Blood has a great pension but he rarely plays with expensive new pro v1s. His old slazenger has seen some action and it attracted the attention of a crow after he hit his best shot of the day onto the 16th green. Dave was nearly in tears when the bird flew away with his lucky ball.

Last month Roy Ainsworth suffered plenty of ridicule from his mates after it was reported in the Maxitours results that partner Brian Ankers said he could throw his piano closer to the hole than Roy could chip his ball. Today Roy turned up with a new partner. ‘Where’s Brian’ I asked . ‘He’s got a bad back- he’s been throwing too many pianos!’. replied the sharp witted Lymm man.

In today’s event despite the excellent putting surfaces the cool breeze and damp fairways meant scoring was going to be tough. John Royle(17), John Stubbs(19), Paul Brown(10) and Dale Wallace(11) from Sale were the early leaders with an impressive 77 points.
The Mottram Hall team of Richard Blackwell(12), Andy Hamlett(9) , Ron Jolley(14) and Pat Keenan(17) used home advantage to secure second place with 80 points.

First place went to Brookdale’s Gary Conroy(6) and Gary Smith(8) who teamed up with good pals Alan Jones(8) and Paul Kinder(10) to take their first ever victory. Jones and Kinder love the Mottram course and after second in the December event and they were delighted to go one better today.
‘It was just great to be out there playing golf on a lovely course’ added Smith. Well played chaps.

Last month Joe Kirwan won Maxitours nearest the pin when he scored a hole in one at Dunham Forest. Today he was at it again when he hit a 3 wood on the 11th hole and his ball disappeared into the hole, this time it just popped out again after rattling the flag and he had to settle for a tap in two.

Thanks to everyone for your terrific support and flexibility with the late venue change. You are a pleasure to deal with and make my job very enjoyable.
Yours in Golf, Tim

Nearest the Pin 3rd hole Joe Yates Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin 11th hole Joe Kirwan Dozen AD333s
2’s £55 Graham Jackson Ed Wilkinson Stuart Morris 5 pro v1s or 12 srixon AD333s

Mottram Hall 07-Jan-2016
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Gary Smith, Gary Conway, Alan Jones, Paul Kinder 82 12 Tommy Hilfiger Shirt each
2 Richard Blackwell, Ron Jolley, Andy Hamlett, Pat Keenan 81 10 Sunice shirt each
3 John Royle , John Stubbs, Dale Wallace, Paul Browne 77 8 Cleveland winter mitts each
4 Roger Percival, Ed Wilkinson, Martin France, Peter Atherton 76 6 Maxitours winter hat each
5 Ian King, Joe Kirwan, Simon Hemsley, Darren Whittaker 75 4 Maxitours winter hat each
6 Mike Dean, Pete Tomlinson, Stuart Morris, Henry Kenwright 75 2
7 Brian Hopkins, Alan Smith, Mark Taylor, A N Other 74
8= Roy Ainsworth, Alan Forber, Joe Yates, Mike Verdon 73
8= Les Penson, Graham Jackson, Paul Salt, John Taylor 73
10= Dave Blood, Jim Cox, Ian George, Joel King 72
10= Colin Roberts, John Rigby, Dave Marchant, Jeff Andrrews 72
12 Phil Vokes, Paul Dalby, Richard Williamson, Dave Goodwin 71
13 Dave Sarsfield, Lee Tilley, Pete Norbury, Dave Rhodes 70
14 Chris Adams, Paul Allen, Paul Wilde, Steve Hall 68
15 John Berry, Chris O’Regan, Tony Grinell, Ray Hopton 67
16 Chris Meilkleham, Steve Tyrell, Ray Jones, Kevin Fahy 63
17 Dave Parsons, Geoff Sherburn, Chris Leonard, Dave Moore 58

Start times at Vale Royal
Wednesday 7th Jan 11am £25 inc bacon bap

1a Colin Roberts x4
1b Mick Mahon x4
2a Ian King x4
2b Frank Stapleton x4
3
4a Ray Jones x4
4b Barry Jackson x4
5a Paul Browne x4
5b Steve Johnson x4
6 Mark Birtwistle x4
7 Gav Dixon x4
7b Leigh Smart x4
8 Jim Caldwell x4
9a John Stubbs x4
9b Roger Percival x4
10 Dave Blood x4
11 Phil Vokes x4
12a David Kelly x4
12b Dave Sarsfield x4
13a Dave Thomas x4
13b Gary Neiles x4
14 Lewis Marland x4
15 Simon Poucher x4
15b Paul Chapman x4
16
17 Richard Williamson x4
17b Brian Greenbank x4
18 Richard Blackwell x4

Mottram Hall open for play!

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Dear Maxitours player,
many thanks for your patience regarding today’s event.

Unfortunately both Caldy and Ringway Golf Clubs have experienced very heavy overnight rain and are both unfit for play.

Mottram Hall has remained open for play and although it is pretty wet on the back nine we are able to play there!

Here are some suggested start times, please let me know if you are unable to play or would like to change your time.

There is no issue if you wish to cancel. Yours in golf, Tim

Mottram AM AM
10.00 Colin Roberts x4
10.09 Ian King x4
10.18 David Kelly x4
10.27 Roger Percival x4
10.36 Barrie Simpson x4
10.45 Steve Aspinallx4
10.54 Barry Jackson x4
11.03 John Berry x4
11.12 Mike Dean x4
11.20 Mick Mahon x4
11.30 Bob Mottershead x4
11.40 Grahame Barratt x4
11.50 Chris Meikleham x4

10th tee
10.00 Dave Blood x4
10.09 Chris Adams x4
10.18 John Royle x4
10.27 Brian Hopkins x4
10.36 Phil Vokes x2 Richard Williamson x2
10.45 Les Penson x4
10.54 Richard Blackwell x4
11.14 Gaz Smith x4
11.25 Roy Ainsworth x4
11.34 Dave Parsons x4
11.45 Dave Sarsfield x4
11.54 Trevor Foster x4

This mornings Caldy news

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Dear Maxitours player,
many thanks for your patience regarding today’s event.

Unfortunately Caldy is closed due to the very heavy overnight rain on the Wirral which has reflooded a few fairways on the back nine.

Ringway has also experienced some rain and Richard their greenkeeper is letting me know his decision at 8.30am!

I will update the website again at 8.35am
Yours in golf, Tim

*Important Caldy news*

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Dear Maxitours player,

The event at Caldy on Thursday is currently still on.
11am Shotgun start
The forecast is good for the next couple of days.
The greens and tees are excellent however some fairways are very wet so there is an electric trolley ban in operation -please inform team mates.

*There is a Caldy course inspection at 8.15am on Thursday morning and if the rain is very heavy during the night there is a possibility that the course may close. If this is the case the event will move to Ringway and will then be an 11.30am shotgun start.* I will update my website at 8.30am on Thursday morning to keep you informed and prevent any wasted journeys.
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Many thanks for your patience and hopefully we should have a great day on the links!
Happy New Year, Tim.

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The latest Abacus Law order of merit.

1 Mark Jones 54
1 Paul Nightingale 50
3 Mark Birtwistle 31
4 Paul Dalby 30
4 Phil Vokes 30
6 Martin France 29
7 Peter Atherton 27
8 Chris Adams 26
8 John Hilton 26
8 Roger Percival 26
8 Ed Wilkinson 26
12 Jim Cox 24
13 Richard Blackwell 20
13 Richard Palmer 20
13 Dave Sarsfield 20
13 Lee Tilley 20
17 Mike Spencer 19
18 Steve Hall 18
18 Pete Norbury 18
18 Dave Rhodes 18
21 Barney Ross 17
22 Alex Ashworth 15
23 Greg Adams 14
23 Paul Allen 14
23 Stuart Pearson 14
23 Frank Stapleton 14
27 Rob Allen 12
27 Peter Atherton (Prest) 12
27 Mark Banister 12
27 Dave Blood 12
27 Geoff Chapman 12
27 Tony Coleman 12
27 Dave Collinson 12
27 Paul Corrigan 12
27 Gavin Dixon 12
27 John Farnworth 12
27 Trevor Foster 12
27 Ian George 12
27 Paul Hodgson 12
27 Steve Jenkinson 12
27 Steve Latchford 12
27 Brendan Leighton 12
27 Dave Peake 12
27 John Rigby 12
27 Colin Roberts 12
46 Andy Burns 11
46 Joe Kirwan 11
46 Andy Lawman 11
49 Roy Ainsworth 10
49 Ray Barlow 10
49 Ian Broughan 10
49 Gary Conroy 10
49 John Dickenson 10
49 Paul Donnelly 10
49 John Farrell 10
49 Gary Furlong 10
49 Arthur Gray 10
49 Simon Hemsley 10
49 Alan Jones 10
49 Paul Kinder 10
49 Ian King 10
49 John Parkin 10
49 Mick Philburn 10
49 Barry Simpson 10
49 Garry Smith 10
49 John Veitch 10
49 Darren Whittaker 10
68 Roy Christian 9
68 Peter Cross 9
68 Neil Higgins 9
68 Bob Mottershead 9
68 Steve Murray 9
73 Tony Adams 8
73 Jeff Andrews 8
73 Iain Bartholomew 8
73 John Berry 8
73 Greg Brown 8
73 Munroe Donald 8
73 Mark Hagerty 8
73 John Hilditch 8
73 Frank Hindle 8
73 Mick Mahon 8
73 Frank O’Regan 8
73 Dave Stanhope 8
73 Tony Taylor 8
73 Dave Thomas 8
73 Paul Wilde 8
88 Leigh Smart 7
88 Ray Tennant 7
90 Paul Clay 6
90 Pete Cleaver 6
90 Andy Hamlett 6
90 Max Henderson 6
90 Jim Lindsay 6
90 Bob Mather 6
90 Jack Pryce 6
90 Ross Sellors 6
90 Phil Wise 6
99 Dave Bowers 5
99 Peter George 5
99 Brian Greenbank 5
99 Ken Hume 5
99 Richard Scanlon 5
99 Frank Wade 5
105 Stuart Blake 4
105 Mark Brierley 4
105 Ashley Elliott 4
105 Scott Greaves 4
105 Andy Hallows 4
105 Pete Holmes 4
105 Aiden Hoosen 4
105 Matt Jansen 4
105 Steve Jackman 4
105 David Kelly 4
105 Warren Newton 4
105 Simon Poucher 4
105 Rod Price 4
105 Martin Routley 4
105 David Smith 4
105 Pete Tinkler 4
105 Dave Wilson 4
105 Paul Wrigley 4
123 Malcolm Brownhill 3
123 Graham Brownhill 3
123 Jim Doran 3
123 Graham Ecclestone 3
123 Pete Hall 3
123 Joe Tyson 3
129 Dave Arthur 2
129 Steve Barlow 2
129 Mijad Benyounis 2
129 Jim Caldwell 2
129 Andy Collier 2
129 Alex Elliott 2
129 Geoff Fryer 2
129 Anthony Grimley 2
129 John Kelsall 2
129 Paul Kerner 2
129 Bob Moore 2
129 Rob Morgan 2
129 John Morsfield 2
129 Dan Murray 2
129 John Paine 2
129 Dave Parsons 2
129 Bob Picthall 2
129 Dave Rolands 2
147 Koos Alders 1
147 James Eadie 1
147 Ben Luscombe 1
147 Dave Marchant 1
147 Mark Morris 1
147 Bob Sinclair 1