Maxitours at exclusive Eaton
A brilliant days golf was enjoyed by all at Eaton Golf Club today.
The exclusive course has USGA greens and they are recognised as the best all year round surfaces in Cheshire. They were excellent once again today.
There is a terrific feel to the Club, ex-Marine Russ behind the bar is class and highly respected pro Bill Tye is recognised as the best club fitter in the area and runs a brilliant pro shop.
The stunning new course opened 1993 when it was moved due to security reasons. The original course was constructed in 1918 on the Eaton estate to help injured soldiers rebuild their lives. There is a touching statue near the clubhouse to remember these brave men.
I had a phone call from one of my players this week telling me that there were two Eaton golf courses in England.
‘Are we playing the course near Chester or Norwich?’ He asked.
Take a wild guess.
Eighty two year old Veteran Dave Cooper turned up this morning looking great as usual.
‘Am I the oldest man in the field today?’ He asked.
‘You are the oldest guy in the field every week ‘I reassured him.
Ten minutes later John Linsky from Birchwood walked in.
‘Is it free for me today – it’s my 86th birthday tomorrow?’ What a great game this is. These men are living a proper life. I love it.
Another lovely old bloke playing today was Ross Bunting. He turned up late after taking a detour via ElIesmere Port and Chester Zoo.
‘Why didn’t you use sat nav?’ I asked.
‘I don’t like modern technology, I really enjoy getting lost all by myself.’
When he finished his round I asked him how he was getting home?
‘I’m following that man.’ He said pointing to one of his team mates in the car park.
‘Does he live near you?’
‘I’ve no idea.’
Mick Mahon and Barry Wilson took nearest the pins after excellent shots into the short holes.
Phil Dickens team had the best back nine of the day coming home in 47 points. Unfortunately they only had 33 points going out.
Taking the early lead were Birchwoods Peter Fildes, Tony Hope, Mike Roberts and Mike Tinsley with a great 84 points. Two solid 9’s of 42 points saw the likeable quartet eventually finish third.
Hazel grove solicitor and all round nice guy Simon Ashton(8) led his team of Mick Jones(8), Dan Moss(3) and Rick Booth(11) into second place also with 84 points. A dropped shot on the 17th proved costly…
Prestburys Geoff Bickerton(4) lives in the shadow of his Algarvian Classic winning wife Jacqui but every dog has his day and today was Geoffs’ day. His team came home in 45 points gathering 6 gross birdies between them. Mark Richardson(2) shot -2 himself and Steve Booth(7) and Andy Russell(9) also chipped in their fair share. Well played guys – a terrific performance on a beautiful golf course.
I hope you all had a wonderful day.
Thanks so much
Tim
Nearest the Pin 11th Barry Wilson Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 17th Mick Mahon Doz AD333
2’s £210 3 pro v1s 4 tp5s or 6 srixon AD333
Ken Booth James Duncan John Williams x2 John Boswell Bill Dixon Paul Hunter Mick Mahon Andy Parrington Dave Rhodes Pete Sparkes
| Eaton Gc | 26th March | |||
| Pos | Team Players | Score | OoM | Comment |
| 1 | Mark Richardson, Geoff Bickerton, Steve Booth, Andy Russell | 85 | 12 | Oscar Jacobsen top each |
| 2 | Simon Ashton, Rick Booth, Dan Moss, Mick Jones | 84 | 10 | FJ Shirt each |
| 3 | Pete Fildes, Mike Twiley, Tony Hope, Mike Roberts | 84 | 8 | Callaway Shirt each |
| 4 | Dave Blood, Steve Bracken, Jim Cox, Steve Jenkinson | 81 | 6 | Callaway Shirt each |
| 5 | Phil Dickens, John Cross, Paul Robinson, Neil Evans | 80 | 4 | Maxitours bag towel each |
| 6 | Kev Sherratt, Paul Woods, Steve Swash, Lewis Reilly | 80 | 2 | Maxitours scorecard holder |
| 7= | Richard Blackwell, Gary Smith, Gair Stott, Steve Austin | 79 | ||
| 7= | Tony O’Gara, Steve Profitt, Dave Kane, John Simpson | 79 | ||
| 7= | Nigel Ashton, John Williams, Dave Cooper, Stuart Smith | 79 | ||
| 7= | Mike Hill, Rob Blain, Jon Hudson, Andy Corner | 79 | ||
| 7= | Paul Manning, John Boswell, Pete Clarke, Dave Killoran | 79 | ||
| 7= | Govinda Sehmi, Sean Haskins, James Duncan, Chris Stretch | 79 | ||
| 13 | Steve Dow, Howard Kelly, Andy Hayward, Malc Kendrick | 78 | ||
| 14 | Nigel Hall, Peter Maher, Ross Bunting, Jonny Reeves | 77 | ||
| 15= | John Webb, Bill Dixon, Paul Hunter, Martin Quinn | 76 | ||
| 15= | Pete Norbury, Peter Sparkes, Dave Rhodes, Steve Bolton | 76 | ||
| 15= | Gary Neiles, John Colquitt, John McGee, George Murphy | 76 | ||
| 15= | Steve Lamont, Mark Pickles, Tony Chorlton, Paul Collins | 76 | ||
| 19 | Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Peter Main, Munro Donald | 75 | ||
| 20 | Nathan Mills, Ian Cash, James Mooney, Tom Williams | 76 | ||
| 21= | Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Carl Marginson, Mark Foley | 73 | ||
| 21= | Andy Strickley, Andy Parrington, Andy Taylor, Chris Graham | 73 | ||
| 21= | Paul Evans, Tony Evans, Andy Lawton, Dave Pearson | 73 | ||
| 24= | Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Mark Lane, Dave Mason | 71 | ||
| 24= | Graham Pike, John Phibbs, Frazer Mackenzie, Rick Sym | 71 | ||
| 26 | Martin Wainman, Paul Price, Ian Snape, Ray Cornwall | 69 |
Stockport Golf Club
Monday 30th March
8.03 Jim Caldwell x4
8.11 Colin Roberts x4
8.20 Jon Hudson x4
8.28 Graham Foster x4
8.37 Ian King x4
8.46 Tony O’Gara x4
8.55 Dave Goodwin x4
9.03 Andy Taylor x4
9.12 Paul Woods x4
9.21 Dave Blood x4
9.30 Chris Adams x4
9.39 Nigel Ashton x4
9.48 Josh Street x4
9.56 Mick Mahon x4
10.05 Paul Price x4
10.13 Paul Salt x4
10.22 Lee Tilley x4
10.30 Paul Salt x4 4
10.39 John Webb x4
10.48 Neil Davies x4
10.57 Lewis Marland x4
11.06 Kev Hart x4
11.15 Neil Davies2 x4
11.24 Peter Fildes x4
11.32 Chris Ravenscroft x4
11.41 Dave Thomas x4
11.50 Dave More O Farrell x4
11.58 Geoff Bickerton x4
12.07 Jon Rolands x4
12.17 Simon Raine x4
12.26 Tom Faulkner x4
12.34 Simon Poucher x4
12.43 Richard Blackwell x4
12.51 Gary Neiles x4
1.00 Barry Eddlestone x4
1.09 Steve Saunders x4
1.17 Andrew Fraser x2 Fotheringham x1 Snape x1
1.26 Peter Maher x4
1.34 Rob Platt x4
1.43 Dave Smith x4
1.52 Simon Ashton x4
2.00 Dave Stewardson x4
Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636
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