Maxitours at superb Shrigley Hall

A great day was enjoyed by all at lovely Shrigley Hall. The beautiful course nestles proudly in the Pennine foothills and the views are superb. The clouds parted at 10am and it was lovely to play under blue skies and sunshine all afternoon.

The greens were superb and as most other local courses were closed Shrigley Hall was well and truly open. Thanks to Golf Manager Andy for his hospitality, not only does he book golf societies and make us feel welcome but he can also rustle up a mean bacon sandwich if the kitchen is short. Top man.

Another top man is Gary Lasham. His golf game is rapidly improving (he won nearest the pin today) but his memory is declining.

‘Where’s big Gerry our 4th man – I thought he’d be here by now? It’s not like him to be late.’ He asked his playing partners when he checked in.

‘He’s waiting for you to pick him up in Knutsford.’ Informed intelligent team mate Paul Meehan.

‘You put a message on the group chat last night.’

Nigel Milroy knows how to treat his golfing wife at Christmas. What are you buying your Mrs this year? I overheard his playing partner ask.

‘I’m treating her to a Winter mat this year.’

The millionaire businessman added: ‘It’s a good one.’

Ex RAF man Paul Fell and his lovely wife Debs played today. He has been a Maxitours ever-present for the past ten years but is moving to Spain in January if his house sale goes through. This could be the last we see of him for a while. All the best Paul.

‘Moving abroad is the only way I can get out of playing with Nigel Ashton each week.’ He admitted.

The last hole at Shrigley is a classic par three over water with stunning views over the Cheshire plain.

You have to carry a beautiful lake, a family of ducks and a large bunker guarding the front of the green. Showing his full array of shots Bob Scott decided to lay up short of the trouble and hit his 3 wood five yards to leave a full shot. Good thinking Bob.

In todays event the Bramall Team of John Simpson, Andy Bradshaw, Matt Ford and Steve Profitt took 3rd with 83 points. They was pipped by Garry Owen, Alan Gayle, Alistair Holloway and Sam Beverley with 84.

Winning today with a terrific 86 points was Jim Caldwell, Andrew Aherne, John Roome and Nigel Milroy.

Thanks to everyone for your incredible support once again this year. All the Clubs we deal with tell me you are the best group they come across and I am proud to have you as my players. Have a great Christmas and a terrific golfing year in 2026.

Best wishes,

Tim, Suzy, Ella and James.

Nearest the pin 8th Hole Gary Lasham Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 18th Hole Phil Dickens Doz AD333

2’s sweep £102.50 3 pro v1s 4 tp5 or 7 srixon AD333

Mark Hallam Gary Lasham Tony Slater Ray Tennant Steve Austin x2John Hilton x2

	Shrigley Hall			12th Dec
Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Jim Caldwell, John Kelsall, Nigel Milroy, John Roome	85		Oscar Jacobsen top
2	Aliatair Holloway, Sam Beverley, Garry Owen, Sam Beverley	84		Footjoy Shirt each
3	John Simpson, Andy Bradshaw, Matt Ford, Steve Profitt	83		Callaway shirt each
4=	Neale Laurent, Mike Harrop, Steve Mooney, Lee Compton	82		Callaway shirt each
4=	Steve Austin, Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Ray Tennant	82		Maxitours scorecard holder
6	Barry Caldwell, Paul Woods, Andrew Dean, Lewis Reilly	81		Maxitours scorecard holder
7=	Sam Leach, Chris Walley, Jonny Barton, Jim Hodges	79
7=	Dave Taylor, Mark Hallam, Nigel Edwards, Ian Snape	79
9=	Ian Moss, Pete Dobson, James Shuttleworth, Marisca Shuttleworth	77
9=	John Cross, Phil Dickens, Pete Drinkwater, Neil Evans	77
9=	Nigel Ashton, Debs Fell, Paull Fell, Paul Burgess	77
12=	Dave More O Ferral, Nick Coleman, Steve Dow, Andy Hayward	76
12=	Dave Goodwin, Phil Robinson, Paul Woodbine, Dave Snape	76
14	Jonty Little, John Jones, Peter Clarke, Andy Barker	74
15	Gary Lasham, Gerry O’Keefe, Paul Meehan, Dave Wakefield	73
16	Paul Salt, Tim Bessant, Sean Haskins,	72
17=	Andy Taylor, Andy Strickley, Chris Graham, Bob Scott	68
17=	Steve Aspinall, Simon Wilkinson, Ken Booth,	68

Mottram Hall

Thurs 15th January

1st tee

9.15 Jon Hudson x4

9.24 Dave Goodwin x4

9.33 Sam Leach x4

9.42 Andy Taylor x4

9.51 Neale Laurent x4

10.00 Mick Mahon x4

10.09 Nigel Ashton x4

10.18 Lewis Marland x4

10.27 Paul Price x4

10.36 John Webb x4

10.45 Steve Aspinall x4

10.54 Gary Neiles x4

11.03 Neil Davies x4

11.12 Neil Davies2 x4

11.21 Paul Salt x4

10th Tee

9.15 Jim Caldwell x4

9.24 Colin Roberts x4

9.33 Gareth Bradley x4

9.42 Dave More O Farrell x4

9.51 Barry Caldwell x4

9.59 Dave Blood x4

10.09 Chris Adams x4

10.18 Ian King x4

10.27 Geoff Bickerton x4

10.36 Lee Tilley x4

10.36 Tony O’Gara x4

10.45 Simon Raine x4

10.54 Peter Dobson x4

11.03 Richard Blackwell x4

11.12 Simon Ashton x4

11.21

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636