Maxitours at Super Stockport The drainage work at Stockport is really paying off as the course was in super condition despite tremendous rainfall on Friday and Saturday. The early morning frost disappeared and a terrific day was enjoyed by all. Caterers Sue and Paul were on top of their game and Gary and Alex in the pro shop were extremely helpful as usual. Thanks to Matt Turnock for running the second half of the day. The report is slightly shorter than usual. Roy Ainsworth and his team are a great bunch and they don’t take their golf too seriously – which is essential if you have ever watched them play. Today Brian Ankers hit a new low when he brought two left size 6 golf shoes with him by mistake. Rather than purchasing another pair he borrowed playing partner Roy’s size 12 shoes. ‘Preparation is key’ Remarked Ankers as he tripped up on the way to the 1st tee. Wychwoods Paul Woodbine turned up with an extra layer on today due to the overnight heavy frost in Staffordshire. He was delighted to see the Cheshire sunshine and lush green Stockport fairways. He looked a bit worried. I’ve spoiled the wife this morning and turned the heating on but its getting warm so I could have saved on the fuel. Congratulation to John Hilton on winning the Xentum Order of Merit after Summer 28 events over the best courses the North West has to offer. The ex European table tennis champion recorded 2 second places and a victory at Prestbury over the season. Richard Blackwell takes 2nd place narrowly beaten by just three points Many thanks to Adam Carolan from Xentum financial planning and wealth management for his sponsorship of the order of merit. I am delighted to announce that Xentum will also sponsor the Winter/Spring Order of Merit Nearest the Pin 16th Dozen AD333 Les Russon Nearest the Pin 18th Dozen AD333 Jim Hodges 2’s – £240 = 16 ProV1’s or 32 Srixon AD333’s Les Penson, Jim Hodges, Steve Marsh & Alan Forber x 2 Two’s Maxitours Stockport G.C 28th October 2019 Score OOM Simon Poucher Brendan Leighton Jackie Richards Di Stow 82 12 FJ Chill Out Top each Lee Tilley Dean Jagger Dave Rhodes Dave Sarsfield 82 10 Maxitours FJ Shirt each Les Russon Steve Merricks Les Clarke Dave Fidler 82 8 Maxitours Shirt each Joe Yates Gary Niels Alan Forber Jim Ainscough 81 6 Callaway Shirt each Brian Hopkins Steve Marsh Alan Pengelly Martin Keates 81 4 Maxitours Scorecard Holder each Paul Wrigley Brett Sutcliffe Gaz Hornby Steve Barker 80 2 Roy Ainsworth Brian Ankers Peter Atherton Mike Verdon 80 Richard Blackwell Dan Moore John Hilton Andy Hamlett 79 Dave Kelly Neil Mc John Atkin Dave Harlow 79 Paul Gilbert John Webb Mike Kirchin Matt Nelstrop 78 Simon Ashton Richard Booth Mick Jones Dan Moss 77 Simon Hemsley Ian King Gareth Bradley Mike Spencer 76 Mick Mahon John Farnsworth Dave Westwood Keith Allen 76 Craig Rea Eric Healy David Gill Steve Royle 75 Jim Caldwell Bob Pickthall Russell Cash Liam Pilkington 75 Dave Stanhope Dave Antrobus Les Penson Giles Terry 75 Sam Leach Jim Hodges Johnny Barton Pete Mills 74 Martin Bramwell Ian Goulty Peter Veitch Andy Veitch 74 Richard Williamson Paul Woodbine Dave Goodwin Peter Griggs 73 Mike Lowe Nigel Ashton Dave Cooper Ben Kinsey 73 Lewis Marland Paul Dickens Neale Laurent Johnny Bassey 72 Bob Sinclair Dave Marchant Andy Williamson Nigel Armitage 70 Bob Mottershead Keith Workman Stuart Hardy Keith Graves 70 Phil McCurry Jeff Dunn Pete Brown Neil Pemberton 70 Pete Maner Russell Humphries Charlie Beadle Rob Higginbotham 70 Ed Pysden Fred Bridge Ken Jee Simon Moorhouse 69 Nigel Hallows Sarah Ormrod Pete Fotheringham Dave Greenwod 65 Anthony Bloor Steve Mattinson Harvey Mattinson Mike Gauden 63