Maxitours Clarion Masters results at stunning Vale Royal Abbey

Huge thanks to Clarion Wealth management for their support today. The Clarion Masters needed a fantastic venue and Vale Royal was possibly in its best ever condition for today’s Maxitours event. The hard working greenkeepers here are right on top of their game and keep the green speeds running fast and true throughout the Summer months. The golf course was immaculate.

The clubhouse also runs smoothly and golf manager Ian Embury runs a very tight ship. The golf club menu is fantastic and is a template many clubs should follow. Thanks to all staff for your brilliant hospitality.

Alex Jerman tips Tiger Woods to win the US Open this week. Woods is 150-1, can barely walk nowadays- never mind swing a club, is low on confidence, can’t play more than 36 holes in a tournament and hasn’t played since shooting hundreds at the PGA Championship last month. This doesn’t matter because Alex was behind a car this morning and it had a picture of a Tiger on the boot so this is a sign that he will definitely win. Alex also bought a can of iron bru from the pro shop and then tipped Scotland to beat Germany in the football. ‘It’s definitely worth a £1 each way’ Tipped the likeable five handicapper.

I set up my registration table in the upstairs foyer as it gets very busy in the snug members bar. I can now tell by the rate of ascent as to how good a team score is. Andy Parringtons team staggered up the steps in a climb of shame after a dismal 70 points. Jamie Lloyd needed his inhaler when he reached the top after a 65 point mauling but eighteen stone Mick Mahon skipped up the stairs after playing well in his teams 83 points as they finished 3rd.

Scoring was again very low reflecting the fantastic integrity and class of all my players. Thanks very much indeed. For 85 points to win in a four man team event in lovely sunny conditions is unheard of on other tours or open events. I love you guys.
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Second place went to Prestburys Lee Charnley, John Kelsall, Jim Caldwell and Simon Woolley who were first out and recorded 84 points.

Mick Mahons Lancashire quartet took 3rd with 83 points and Pete Walters team took a career best 4th place with 82 points -they were delighted. It was Wilmslow’s likeable Alex Jerman(5), Pete Fotheringham(16), Don Campbell(4) returning from injury and Steve Jones(11) who took the honours with 85 points. Jerman and Campbell rattled in the birdies and Steve and Pete used their shots wisely. Their six point haul at the last secured a historic win. Well played team.

Thanks again for your tremendous support everyone.
Tim

Nearest the pin 10th Steve Webb (great shot to pip Paul Woodbines fine approach) Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 16th Garry Owen (pipped Lee Charnley) Doz AD333

2’s sweep £262.50 4 pro v1s 5 taylor made TP5 or 10 Srixon AD333 per two
Lee Charnley Garry Owen Paul Fell Phil Nugent Martin Humphries Dave Carter Jim Bury x2 Dave Greenwood Mike Dempsey Alex Jerman Steve Bowden Keith Simmons Pete Norbury Garry Owen Geoff Bickerton Steve Webb

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
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