Maxitours at cracking Crosland Heath

Glorious sunshine and a very warm Yorkshire welcome greeted Maxitours competitors at Crosland Heath today. The course is built on sandstone and drains like a sieve. The fairways and greens were firm and fast. Excellent.
Crosland is one of the highest courses in the country and the views across West Yorkshire are outstanding.

Alister Mackenzie was learning his trade when he designed Crosland in 1914 and subsequently went on to design Augusta, Royal Melbourne and Cypress Point among others. The five par threes are high quality using the old quarry to give them real character. The swirling wind on these holes surely played a part when he designed the classic 12th at Augusta.
Crosland is a real Yorkshire Club. A very old member came in and ordered a ‘am sandwich and a couple o’ chips. Only want a few chips, t’lass give me a damn big bloody bowl yesterday.’
‘Its £3.50 please.’
‘Gi’ower ave prices gone up?’ Brilliant.

Nigel Ashton has a lovely Porsche car. I mentioned before how the evening before an event he google earths every course we play to find a remote parking spot so his car doesn’t get damaged. He parked on the far side of the car park today miles away from anyone. He sat down looking relaxed before the steward told him that he was in perfect position for a wayward tee shot off the last. I’ve never seen him move as quickly.

In today event scoring was incredibly close with Mick Mahons team winning the card play off to take 3rd spot.

Knutsford golf clubs Treasurer and past Captain John Phibbs, past Captain Graham Pike, Nigel Davenport and Rik Sym took 2nd place with an excellent 82 points. They were outstanding as they recorded their best ever finishes after many years supporting me. Brilliant.

Winning today was the high quality Ex British senior champion Alan Squires team, two Manchester golfing legends Steve Hamer and Tony Cuppello and the unknown Nick Kerin.

They were delighted to win by a single shot. Four handicapper Hamer played in the Open in the early 80’s and has represented England but this was the definitely highlight of his career, Tony Cuppello once shot 65 to win the Manchester Alliance Championships, He will talk you through it if you askhim. Well played chaps.

Thanks to everyone for supporting the change of venue – everyone loves this place!

Spring is here on Saturday. Woo hoo.

Tim
Nearest the pin 8th Rik Sym Doz Ad333
Nearest the pin 16th Alex Jerman Doz AD333

2’s £140 2 prov1s or 6 Srixon AD333
Steve Hamer Alan Squires Nick Kerin Dave Taylor John Harrop x2 Paul Burgess x2 Dave Sarsfield Rik Sym x2 Steve Moores Josh Street x2Alex Jerman x2 John Tetlow x2 Mick Jones

Next Monday 3rd March at Conwy Golf Club

10.09 David Wilkinson x4
10.17 Jim Clarke x4
10.26 Simon Hemsley x4
10.34 Colin Roberts x4
10.43 Neil Eaton x4
10.51 Paul Fell x4
11.00 Jon Hudson x4
11.08 Mick Mahon x4
11.17 Andy Taylor x4
11.25 Neil Laurent x4
11.34 Martin Humphries x4
11.42 Paul Gilbert x4
11.51 Dave Blood x4
12.00 Lewis Marland x4
12.08Tony O’Gara x4
12.17 Ian King x4
12.25 Paul Price x4
12.34 Chris Adams x4
12.42 Neil Eaton x4
12.51 Simon Ashton x4
1.00 Richard Blackwell x4
1.08 Geoff Bickerton x4
1.17 Paul Salt x4
1.25 Dave More O Farrell x4tbc
1.34 Gary Neiles x4
1.42 Pete Maher x4
1.51 Jim Rymer x4
1.59 gary Leek x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636