*Cheshire Classic next week – times below
*Check times carefully and inform your team – (there were a few changes)
Maxitours at stormy Hopwood
After an incredible Summer the weather finally broke for Maxitours players today. The early starters had the best of the weather but by mid afternoon the wind was up and the rain came in.
The freely draining moorland course held up well. Thanks to head green keeper John and his team for getting the course so playable for us – brilliant.
Luckily the Hopwood catering and hospitality was superb so players could drown their sorrows and get some well-earned comfort food to warm up.
Despite the cold rain Dave Madely from Hale enjoyed himself:
‘I’ve not had this much fun since I went to see the dentist last week.’ He admitted.
Manchester United fan John Webb looked depressed before he went out.
‘ I’m not sure what I enjoyed most- watching United lose to City or playing golf today.’
The Hopwood course drains well and was never going to flood but conditions weren’t ideal for golf – thanks so much to everyone for your attendance and grit. It was a battle today but thanks for your incredible integrity. I really, really appreciate it.
Phil Brown had a bad day. The likeable South African is still getting used to the English Climate. He turned up wearing shorts.
‘It was warm in Cheshire this morning!’ Reported the confused Southern Hemisphere man.
The shivering Hale member then lost his wallet. And his team finished last.
Scores were better this morning before the rain intensified.
Four teams shared second place on 80 points which was impressive. Winning the card play off after getting 39 points on the tougher back nine was John Roome, Steve Perrett, James Cash and Jim Caldwell.
Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes, Ian Hogg and Pete Norbury play at Saddleworth so they thought conditions were pleasant and they finished 3rd despite playing late in the day.
Geoff Bickerton and Richard Blackwells team were 4th and 5th respectively after running out of steam after excellent front nines.
Winning today was Jon Hudsons ever present Bramall Park team.
They flew out of the blocks with 46 points on the easier front nine and held it together somehow over the closing holes to come home in 38 for a four shot win. Two excellent pars from Hudson and Corner on the 15th were crucial.
Thanks again for your support everyone.
Incredible.
Tim
Nearest the pin 13th Niall Logan Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 16th Mike Bohannan Doz AD333
2 £242.50 6 pro v1 7 TP5 14 Srixon AD333
Mark Austin Simon Wilkinson Mark Hughes Niall Logan Martin Prescott Colin Harding Dave Woods Gary Myerscough Andy Bradshaw Mike Bohannan
| Hopwood | 15th Sept | |||
| Pos | Team Players | Score | OoM | Comment |
| 1 | Jon Hudson, Mike Hill, Andy Corner, Alan Mayo | 84 | 12 | Oscar Jacobsen wind top |
| 2 | Jim Caldwell, Steve Perrett, John Roome, James Cash | 80 | 10 | FJ Shirt each |
| 3 | Dave Sarsfield, Peter Norbury, Dave Rhodes, Ian Hogg | 80 | 8 | Callaway shirt each |
| 4 | Geoff Bickerton, Steve Booth, Gary Myerscough, Mark Richardson | 80 | 6 | Callaway shirt each |
| 5 | Steve Austin, Gary Smith, John Hilton, Richard Blackwell | 80 | 4 | Maxitours scorecard holder |
| 6 | Jim Clarke, Norrie Erwin, Graham Jackson, Richard T-Carr | 79 | 2 | Maxitours scorecard holder |
| 7 | Paul Price, Martin Wainman, Colin Brown, Tom Butler | 79 | ||
| 8= | Andy Parrington, Alan Stewart, David Silvester, | 78 | ||
| 8= | Mick Jones, Dan Moss, Iain Cole, John Evans | 78 | ||
| 10 | Lewis Marland, Phil Dickens, Paul Robinson, Dave Greenwood | 77 | ||
| 11= | Bob Clarke, Andy Barker, Mark Hughes, Niall Logan | 76 | ||
| 11= | Barry Caldwell, Kieth White, Damon Lawrenson, Phil Molyneaux | 76 | ||
| 11= | Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer, Andy Bradshaw | 76 | ||
| 14= | Dave Goodwin, Richard Williamson, Phil Robinson, Paul Woodbine | 75 | ||
| 14= | Colin Roberts, David Marchant, Carl Deaville, Dave Mason | 75 | ||
| 14= | Steve Brown, Delat Gulzar, Pete Clarke, Dave Harrison | 75 | ||
| 14= | Martin Prescott, Phil Singh, Pete Atherton, Chris Adams | 75 | ||
| 18 | Peter Fildes, Tony Hope, Mike Bohannon, David Lavin | 74 | ||
| 19 | Tony O’Gara, Warren Newton, John Simpson, Dave Woods | 73 | ||
| 20 | Nigel Ashton, Paul Fell, Mike Lowe, Colin Bryan | 72 | ||
| 21 | Ian King, Simon Hemsley, Andy Hagan, Andy Dean | 70 | ||
| 22= | Steve Webb, Gary Leyland, Rtim Readitt, Andy Hayward | 69 | ||
| 22= | Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Alan Vaughan, John Davies | 69 | ||
| 24 | Peter Maher, Dave Keen, Ben Jackson, Jonny Reeves | 68 | ||
| 25 | Joyca Larkin, Tony Hereford, Keith Shale, Pete Van-Boyd | 66 | ||
| 26= | Dave Smith , David Gallagher, Jonny Yates, Phil Brown | 65 | ||
| 26= | Steve Aspinall, Steve Jones, Simon Wilkinson, Alan Simpson | 65 |
Crewe Golf Club TUESDAY 23rd
Cheshire Classic Day1
8.30 Colin Roberts x4
8.40 Jon Hudson x4
8.50 Chris Adams x4
9.00 Paul Fell x4
9.09 Paul Price x4
9.18 Steve Schofield x4
9.27 Andy Taylor x4
9.36 Sam Leach x4
9.45 Paul Evans x4
9.54
10.03 Lewis Marland x4
10.12 Martin Humphries x4
10.21 Tony ‘Gara x4
10.30 SteveAspinall x4
10.39 Kev Hart x4
10.48Paul Salt x4
12.12 Dave More O’Farrell x4
12.22 Tom Faulkner x4
12.31 Nigel Davies 1 x4
12.40 Nigel Davies 2 x4
12.49 Graham Jenkinson x4
12.57 Richard Blackwell x4
1.06 Geoff Bickerton x4
1.15 Lee Tilley x4
1.24 Gary Neiles x4
1.33 Chris Ravenscroft x4
1.42 Jeremy Waterhouse x4
1.51 Peter Maher x4
2.00 Pete Jewitt x4
2.09 Gary Lasham x4
2.18 Jon Roland x4
2.27 Woody x4
Cheshire Classic Day 2
Vale Royal Golf Club
WEDS 24th September
8.28 David Wilkinson x4
8.36 Colin Roberts x4
8.44 Rob Platt x4
8.52 Dave Goodwin x4
9.00 Ed Pysden x4
9.08 Paul Fell x4
9.16 Barry Caldwell x
9.24 Ian King x4
10.30 Andy Taylor x4
10.38 Neale Laurent x4
10.47 Gary Neiles x4
10.56 Dave M O’Farrell x4
11.04 1Mick Mahon x4
11.12 Lewis Marland x4
11.21 Richard Blackwell x4
11.30 Martin Humphries x4
11.39 Paul Price x4
11.48 Paul Evans x4
11.56 Dave More O’Farrell x4
12.05 Steve Aspinall x4
12.14 Kev Hart x4
12.23 Paul Salt x4
12.32 Nigel Davies 1 x4
12.41 Nigel Davies 2 x4
12.50 Sam Leach x4
12.59 Geoff Bickerton x4
1.07 Lee Tilley x4
1.16 Peter Fildes x4
1.25 Chris Ravenscroft x4
1.35 Jon Roland x4
1.44 Peter Maher x4
1.52 Tim Spencer x4
2.01 Steve Heywood x4
2.20 Dave Hughes x4
2,29 Tony O’Gara x4
2,38 Pete Jewitt x4
2.46 Darren Wilkinson x4
2.55 Mark Robinson x4
Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
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