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Wonderful Romiley results

A sunny and sometimes showery Spring day greeted the full field of Maxitours competitors at Romiley.

This golf course is becoming a firm Maxitours favourite – we had a good field last year but word has spread about what a terrific venue Romiley is. The Club is incredibly friendly- both The President and committee members made the journey to the Club to welcome us all today.

The greens were hand cut and ironed and they are possibly now the best in the area. The Romiley layout is superb and this golf Club is rapidly becoming recognised as one of the finest in Manchester.

‘That is a great golf course. There is no doubt about it.’ Praised Colin Roberts.

‘That is in superb condition!’ Reported Peter Francis.

Head pro Graham Drabble has a terrific shop- I used to coach him when he was a young lad and he is now a model Club pro. He was fully booked with lessons today reflecting his growing reputation as a top coach.

Fifty-nine is the holy grail of golf scores. Only Ollie Fisher has broken 60 in the history of the European tour. Mike Kirchins’ Hale team scored 59 today.

‘Have you ever relegated a team?’ Chuckled Brian Fleetwood.

Not yet Brian.

Nigel Uttley and his team are still in shock after their first win three weeks ago. Normal service was resumed today with their mediocre 74 point hall.

Once again scoring was average and three teams will be very surprised to share second place with just 80 points. Maxitours legend Lewis Marland and his team finished 4th on the card play off and Wilmslow millionaire Jim Caldwells team of John Kelsall(11) John Roome(17) and Steve Barlow (4) took 3rd place after scoring 39 on the back nine.

Bramhall’s Simon Hemsley((11) Ian King(6) Joe Kirwan (7) and Cheshire senior team Captain Gareth Bradley(+2) had a frustrating front nine before a best of the day 43 points on the inward nine saw then move into second. Bradley showed his class with three birdies on the closing holes.

Colin Roberts is a very intelligent bloke who has a tremendously successful engineering company, although it is hard to believe as he is still wearing his face mask inside out every week. Colin is thoroughly enjoying the new world handicap system which has given him a new lease of life and a few extra shots. He teamed up with Alan Turner(22) Dave Marchant(22) and Andrew Williamson (16) to take first prize with just 81 points.

Well played chaps.

The Winter season was cut very short to only five or so events due to lockdowns. I wasn’t going to have an order of merit but unfortunately Kev Hart worked out that he has won it and he told all his pals what a great player he is. He also wants a prize.

Xentum Winter Order of merit

1st Kev Hart Cleveland wedge

2nd Colin Roberts Dozen Srixon Z Star

3rd Gary Neiles Dozen SrixonAD333

3rd Joe Yates Dozen Srixon AD333

5th Colin Bryan Dozen Srixon AD333

Xentum financial planning are kindly sponsoring our Summer Order of Merit and prizes will be awarded to the top ten players at the end of the season. Good luck to all.

Nearest Pin 2nd Jim Horton Dozen Wilson Duo

Nearest pin 15th Rob Kenyon Dozen Wilson Duo

2’s £230 6 pro v1s or 15 srixon AD333 Simon Wilkinson Graham Jackson Richard Palmer Steve Aspinall Ewan McRae Simon Ledger Jonny Barton David Wilkinson Steve Barlow Pete Myers Austin McBride

	Romiley			11-May-2021
Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Colin Roberts, Alan Turner, Dave Marchant, Andy Williamson	81	12	Footjoy Chill out top
2	Joe Kirwan, Gareth Bradley, Simon Hemsley, Ian King	80	10	Maxitours Footjoy shirt each
3	Jim Caldwell, John Kelsall, Steve Barlow, John Broome	80	8	Dozen Wilson Duo balls each
4	Lewis Marland, Steve Schofield, Phil Dickens, Paul Robinson	80	6	Maxitours shirt each
5	Bob Pickthall, Rob Roden, Dave Thomas, Steve Clayton	79	4	Maxitours shirt each
6	Andy Buckley, Don Phillips, Will Davies, Dave Tails	78	2	Maxitours scorecard holder each
7	Andrew Mansfield, Kevin Hart, David Haycock, Paul Yearsley	78
8	Jim Clarke, Chris Clarke, Pete Ledger, Graham Jackson	77
9=	Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer, Dave Westwood	76
9=	Steve Aspinall, Barry Wilson, Colin Berry, John Fitzsimmons	76
9=	Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury	76
12=	Gary Phillips, David Kelly, Ewan McRea, Peter Maher	75
12=	Les Penson, Paul Salt, Paul Hammond, Denise Hammond	75
12=	Mark Hagarty, Simon Ledger, Glyn Evans, Colin Searle	75
15=	Dave Buckley, Jim Spears, Steve Tyler, John Horton	74
15=	Nigel Uttley, Keith Edmundsen, Tom Beavers, John Vickers	74
17=	Sam Leach, Jim Hodges, Ian Walley, Jonny Barton	73
17=	Rob Kenyon, Les Russon, Steve Merricks, Mark Williams	73
19=	Roger Percival, Martin France, Pete Atherton, Mike Pigott	72
19=	Chris Brown, Ian Goulty, Peter Veitch, Andy Veitch	72
19=	Gary Neiles, Joe Yates, John Longworth, Paul Yates	72
22=	Steve Moores, Richard Margreave, Nick Rabbeth, Paul Traynor	71
22=	Neale Laurent, Alf Shillitoe, Jon Harrop, Steve Shields	71
22=	Martin Humphries, Dave Hest, Alex Jarman, Andy Hamlett	71
22=	Dave Stewardson, Joe Shelley , Ian Walters, Adrian Waring	71
26	Paul Fell, Mark Hughes, Colin Bryan, Mike Lowe	70
27	Jon Hudson, Mike Hill, Andy Corner, Rob Blaine	69
28	John Linsky, Dave Monk, Barry Wilson, Simon Wilkinson	68
29	Rob Harris, Dave Keen, Ged Keary, Paul Waring	65
30	Mike Kirchin, Darren Bridge, Brian Fleetwood, Roger Sheen	59

Pleasington Weds 19th May

Indoor food available- woo hoo!

9.30 Simon Hemsley x4

9.39 Jim Caldwell x4

9.48 Nigel Jenkins x4

9.57

10.06 Lewis Marland x4

10.15 Steve Aspinall x4

10.24 Dave Buckley x4

10.33 Gary Phillips x4

10.42 Neale Laurent x4

10.51 Mick Mahon x4

11.00 Paul Fell x4

11.09 Martin Humphries x4

11.18 Jon Hudson x4

11.27 Jim Rymer x4

11.36 Ed Pysden x4

11.45 Sam Leach x4

11.54 Ian Hellens x4

12.03 Dave Sully x4

12.12 Dave Goodwin x4

12.21 Mark Hagarty x4

1.30 Steve Lamont x4

1.39 Roy Ainsworth x4

1.48 Roger Percival x4

1.57 Garry Owen x4

2.03 Richard Blackwell x4

2.12 Simon Poucher x4

2.21 Adam Carolan x4

2.33 Gary Neiles x4

2.41 Kev Hart x4

2.50 Jack Coleman x4 tbc

3.00 Steve Marsh x4

3.10Lee Tilley x4

reserves

Andy Taylor x4

Eddie Sterling x4