Maxitours at breathtaking North Wales
What a terrific two days in the sun.
Thanks to everyone who played in the Welsh Classic. Well over 100 golfers spending two days in Wales and not a single issue which is a testament to what a lovely group of golfers I am lucky enough to have on my tour.
There was a slight incident when Colin Upton got hit in the face by a stray golf ball as he played the 3rd hole but he took it on the chin.
North Wales is an incredibly friendly golf club and General Manager Phil Beard is the nicest guy in the golf business. The professional shop and catering is also up there with the best in Wales. All my players love this venue and the course can boast possibly the most enjoyable last four holes in golf- they are all short but cracking fun to play.
Graham Jackson played with his lovely better half Caroline this week. Everyone thinks she is far too nice for him. Unfortunately, since he has been dating the health conscious Heyrose lady member Graham has changed. He went to the bar this morning and asked:
‘Can I have a small breakfast?’
I never thought I would see the day.
It was great to see Roy Ainsworth make the trip to watch his team play. Roy had a wisdom tooth out yesterday so missed his favourite event. The 15th tee is right next to the clubhouse and Roy rushed over urging me to watch his team tee off.
‘Just watch this lot play their shots. It will make you appreciate what I have to put up with each week.’
In todays event the shortened course and fast running fairways meant the big hitters were destroying the par fives. Six birdies from James Cash(1) and a four pointer from his Dad Russell(5) helped Jim Caldwell’s(12) Wilmslow team gather 92 points for the best score of the week. Excellent.
Simon Hemsleys(12) Bramhall team were 23 points better than yesterdays abysmal performance and they finished 2nd with 89 points. Gareth(+2) and Charlie Bradley(1) and Joe Kirwan (8) completed the talented team.
In the overall two day event it was incredibly close with the Jim Caldwell, Paul Fell and Bob Eastwood teams sharing 3rd place on excellent scores of 22 under par.
Gary Owen(9) and Mark Bone(9) were devastated to learn this week that they would not be travelling to the Tokyo Olympics due to Covid and quarantine restrictions. The Sports analysts for the British Olympic Taekwondo team were delighted however to take second place in the Welsh Classic.
‘This beats a gold medal at the Olympics any day.’ Announced delighted Owen.
Alan Gale(21) and Alistair Holloway(14) made up the quartet.
Taking the honours was the Davyhulme Park team who held their nerve despite dropping a shot on the opening hole. I watched John McAtee(7) and Paul Yearsley(13) both impressively birdie the closing hole to seal a narrow win. Kev Hart (11) and Ted Mansfield (17) also played great golf over the two days. Well played chaps.
Thanks to everyone for your support and 100% attendance.
Superb.
Tim.
Nearest the pin 16th Dave Woods Dozen Wilson Duo
Nearest the pin 17th Adam Princep Dozen Wilson Duo
2’s sweep £255 4 Pro V1s or 10 Srixon AD333
Stuart Blake James Cash Darren Jones Iain Bartholomew Darren Whittaker Dave Woods Seb Etchells Dave McDougall Barry Wellings x2 Nigel Davenport Joe Stanley John McAtee Paul Wrigley Alistair Holloway Rick Northover
| Welsh Classic Overall | 7/8-June-21 | |||
| Pos | Team Players | Score | OoM | Comment |
| 1 | Kev Hart, Andy Mansfield, Paul Yearsley, John McAtee | 168 | 12 | FJ Chill out pullover each |
| 2 | Gary Owen, Alistair Holloway, Mark Bone, Alan Gale | 167 | 10 | Dozen Taylor made tp 5 each |
| 3 | Jim Caldwell, Russell Cash, Peter Griggs, James Cash | 166 | 8 | |
| 4 | Bob Eastwood, Mike Lamb, Mark Clewley, Ashley Elliott | 166 | 6 | Maxitours shirt each |
| 5 | Paul Fell, Ian Venables, Mike Lowe, Colin Bryan | 166 | 4 | |
| 6 | Richard Harper, Darren Jones, Steve McGuire, Mark Hoyland | 164 | 2 | Maxitours cap each |
| 7 | Chris Adams, Andy Oakes, Colin Upton, Simon Golsby | 160 | ||
| 8 | Kev McEvoy, Graham Jackson, Alison Calderbank, Pete Ledger | 159 | ||
| 9= | Lewis Marland, Dave Greenwood, Sarah Ormrod, Phil Dickens | 157 | ||
| 9= | Neale Laurent, Paul Butler, Paul McDermott, John Harrop | 157 | ||
| 11 | Gav Sutcliffe, Paul Wrigley, Gary Hornby, Brett Sutcliffe | 156 | ||
| 12= | Simon Hemsley, Gareth Bradley, Charlie Bradley, Joe Kirwan | 155 | ||
| 12= | Dave Blood, Andy Sandham, Ian Smith, Lolo Williams | 155 | ||
| 12= | Joe Stanley, Adam Carolan, Jim Kenyon, Richard Page | 155 | ||
| 12= | Steve Heywood, Dave Sully, Donna Sully, Janet Heywood | 155 | ||
| 16= | Barry Simpson, Martin Cox, Koos Alders, Marc Morris | 154 | ||
| 16= | John Cox, Andrew Cox, Tim Spencer, Joe Mann | 154 | ||
| 18= | John Owen, Richard Pimlott, Ian Bartholomew, Tony O’Gara | 153 | ||
| 18= | Liam Rex, Steve Fairclough, Nigel Curran, Tracey Taylor | 153 | ||
| 20 | Steve Shields, Micky Byrne, John Cunningham, John Hartley | 151 | ||
| 21 | Steve Schofield, Paul Robinson, Alan Gibson, Rick Northover | 150 | ||
| 22 | David Kelly, Stuart Blake, Bob Sutton, David Willkinson | 149 | ||
| 23 | Dave Woods, Rob Higginbotham, Seb Etchells, Jamie Prentice | 148 | ||
| 24= | Mike Spencer, Darren Whittaker, Nigel Hall, Simon Allport | 147 | ||
| 24= | Munro Donald, Swamy Narayama, Simon Raine, Andy Faulkner | 147 | ||
| 24= | Steve Aspinall, Jeremy Roylance, Barry Wellings, Graham Wilkinson | 147 | ||
| 27= | Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer, Dave Westwood | 146 | ||
| 27= | Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Nigel Armitage, Dave Mason | 146 | ||
| 27= | Mike Verdon, Brian Ankers, Steve Collier, Adam Princep | 146 | ||
| 30 | Pete Birtwistle, Chris Bracchi, Kenny Stevens, Dave Griffiths | 144 | ||
| 31 | Pete Dolan, Brian Hitchen, Jim Doran, Peter Daniels | 142 | ||
| 32 | Dave McDougall, Jim Wood, Tom Johnson, Phil Woollam | 138 | ||
| 33 | Gary Phillips, Pete Maher, Dave Kelly, Charlie Beadle | 134 | ||
| 34 | Paul Rudkin, Mike Lomax, Craig Gorton, Peter Burns | 132 |
| North Wales day 2 | 8-Jun-21 | |||
| Pos | Team Players | Score | OoM | Comment |
| 1 | Jim Caldwell, Russell Cash, Peter Griggs, James Cash | 92 | Dozen Taylor Made tp5 | |
| 2 | Simon Hemsley, Gareth Bradley, Charlie Bradley, Joe Kirwan | 89 | Maxitours shirt each | |
| 3= | Dave Blood, Andy Sandham, Ian Smith, Lolo Williams | 86 | Maxitours cap each | |
| 3= | Richard Harper, Darren Jones, Steve McGuire, Mark Hoyland | 86 | ||
| 3= | Bob Eastwood, Mike Lamb, Mark Clewley, Ashley Elliott | 86 | ||
| 3= | Gary Owen, Alistair Holloway, Mark Bone, Alan Gale | 86 | ||
| 7= | John Owen, Richard Pimlott, Ian Bartholomew, Tony O’Gara | 85 | ||
| 7= | Chris Adams, Andy Oakes, Colin Upton, Simon Golsby | 85 | ||
| 7= | Kev Hart, Andy Mansfield, Paul Yearsley, John McAtee | 85 | ||
| 10 | Kev McEvoy, Graham Jackson, Alison Calderbank, Pete Ledger | 84 | ||
| 11= | Mike Spencer, Darren Whittaker, Nigel Hall, Simon Allport | 83 | ||
| 11= | David Kelly, Stuart Blake, Bob Sutton, David Willkinson | 83 | ||
| 11= | Paul Fell, Ian Venables, Mike Lowe, Colin Bryan | 83 | ||
| 11= | Neale Laurent, Paul Butler, Paul McDermott, John Harrop | 83 | ||
| 11= | Gav Sutcliffe, Paul Wrigley, Gary Hornby, Brett Sutcliffe | 83 | ||
| 16= | Graham Pike, Graham Pike, Rob Sims, Tony Tighe | 81 | ||
| 16= | John Cox, Andrew Cox, Tim Spencer, Joe Mann | 81 | ||
| 18= | Steve Shields, Micky Byrne, John Cunningham, John Hartley | 80 | ||
| 18= | Steve Heywood, Dave Sully, Donna Sully, Janet Heywood | 80 | ||
| 20= | Dave Woods, Rob Higginbotham, Seb Etchells, Jamie Prentice | 79 | ||
| 20= | Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer, Dave Westwood | 79 | ||
| 22= | Munro Donald, Swamy Narayama, Simon Raine, Andy Faulkner | 78 | ||
| 22= | Barry Simpson, Martin Cox, Koos Alders, Marc Morris | 78 | ||
| 22= | Mike Verdon, Brian Ankers, Steve Collier, Adam Princep | 78 | ||
| 25 | Dave McDougall, Jim Wood, Tom Johnson, Phil Woollam | 77 | ||
| 26= | Pete Dolan, Brian Hitchen, Jim Doran, Peter Daniels | 76 | ||
| 26= | Joe Stanley, Adam Carolan, Jim Kenyon, Richard Page | 76 | ||
| 26= | Nigel Davenport, Eddie Ellis, Ian Richie, Nigel Eckersley | 76 | ||
| 29= | Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Nigel Armitage, Dave Mason | 75 | ||
| 29= | Steve Aspinall, Jeremy Roylance, Barry Wellings, Graham Wilkinson | 75 | ||
| 29= | Lewis Marland, Dave Greenwood, Sarah Ormrod, Phil Dickens | 75 | ||
| 32 | Pete Birtwistle, Chris Bracchi, Kenny Stevens, Dave Griffiths | 73 | ||
| 33 | Gary Phillips, Pete Maher, Dave Kelly, Charlie Beadle | 71 | ||
| 34 | Paul Rudkin, Mike Lomax, Craig Gorton, Peter Burns | 68 |
| Conwy Day 1 | 7-Jun-21 | |||
| Pos | Team Players | Score | OoM | Comment |
| 1= | Paul Fell, Ian Venables, Mike Lowe, Colin Bryan | 83 | Doz Taylor made tp5 each | |
| 1= | Kev Hart, Andy Mansfield, Paul Yearsley, John McAtee | 83 | ||
| 3 | Lewis Marland, Dave Greenwood, Sarah Ormrod, Phil Dickens | 82 | Maxitours shirt each | |
| 4 | Gary Owen, Alistair Holloway, Mark Bone, Alan Gale | 81 | ||
| 5 | Bob Eastwood, Mike Lamb, Mark Clewley, Ashley Elliott | 80 | Maxitours cap each |
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