Results from pristine Prestayn

Posted on March 23, 2023 by tpmaxwell

*Room for 2 teams at fabulous Vale Royal on Wednesday!*

Maxitours at pristine Prestatyn

Prestatyn was in great condition for today’s event. The greens were possibly the fastest we have played on this Winter/Spring and they were rolling superbly. Prestatyn is a really natural links course and has a rugged beauty. I love it here.
The back nine has a stretch of four tough holes to finish followed by a birdieable 18th hole. It’s a great challenge.

‘I’m seriously impressed!’ Reported retired pharmacist Richard Wakefield. ‘This place is now a premier golf course and should definitely be on the Maxitours rota!’
We are already booked in for next year Richard.

John Bradbury is a lovely boke but he had a bad day. His team narrowly missed out on a prize with a 7th place finish. He also lost his car keys. His loving wife had to drive over to Prestatyn from Heyrose to give him his spare set. I bet that went down well. If that was not enough as I was setting off home the pro collared me- ‘Any idea who has left his clubs on the buggy?’
Yep I know just the man……

If John Bradbury had a bad day Keith Shale had a cracker. I have never seen a man so happy to be reunited with his golf mat. He left it at last weeks event but thought it was gone forever.
‘Wow that’s a miracle!’ He declared when I gave it to him after it was handed in.
His team finished 4th and Shale made a crucial par on the last. Another miracle. Well played Keith.

Third place went to the Hazel Grove barrister Simon Ashton(7), Mick Jones(8), Iain Cole(5) and Mark Cookson(5).

Taking second was Sandiways Gary Neiles(5), Richard Melrose(5), Gavin Connor(8)and Paul Hurst(11) with a terrific 83 points, Neiles was one over par and credited a recent putting lesson for his improved form.
Winning again was Wilmslows in form Jim Caldwell(6) who won for a second consecutive week despite a handicap cut. They were out in the toughest conditions and recorded an exceptional 85 points. Lee Charnley(5) Don Bailey(7) and Andrew Aherne(9) were his on form team mates. Well played chaps.

2’s £140 5 pro v1s or Dozen AD333 Don Bailey Mick Jones James Brown Gerry Salmon Barry Wilson Steve Blakeway Janet Heywood

Nearest the Pin 11th Phil Robinson Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 17th Ken Booth Doz AD333

	Sandiway			15-Dec-2017

Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Jim Caldwell, Don Bailey, Andrew Aherne, Lee Charnley	85	12	Maxitours Chill out top
2	Gary Neiles, Richard ,Melrose, Paul Hurst, Gavin Connor	83	10	FJ shirt each
3	Simon Ashton, Ian Cole, Mick Jones, Mark Cookson	82	8	Callaway Shirt each
4	Martin Humphries, Keith Shale, Joyce Larkin, Jim Heywood	82	6	Callaway Shirt each
5	Simon Wilkinson, Barry Wilson, Gerry Salmon, John Lynsky	81	4	Maxitours cap each
6	Steve Aspinall, Graham Wilkinson, Alan Simpson, Ken Booth	81	2	Maxitours cap each
7=	Steve Blakeway, Pete Smith, John Bradbury, Phil Dickens	80
7=	Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Dave Evans, Dave Mason	80
9=	Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Richard Wakefield, Graham Davenport	78
9=	Dave Blood, Jim Cox, Andy Sandham, Dave Collinson	78
11=	Kev Hart, Rob Fenwick, Mark Foley, Alan Vaughan	77
11=	Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Keith Fitzhenry, Graham Redfern	77
11=	Phil Robinson, Dave Snape, , Richard Williamson	77
14=	Jim Clarke, Graham Jackson, Kevin McEvoy, Pete Ledger	76
14=	Gary Phillips, Pete Maher, Charlie Beadle, Nigel Hall	76
16=	Paul Fell, Mike Lowe, Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan	75
16=	Alison Shipstone, James Shipstone, Denis O’Neill, James Brown	75
18	Roger Percival, Pete Atherton, Nigel Davenport, Ed Wilkinson	74
19	Pete Norbury, Billy Coleman, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes	73
20	Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Gary Smith, Steve Austin	72

Full results from Formby

Posted on March 16, 2023 by tpmaxwell

Maxitours at fabulous Formby

Maxitours visited Formby Hall Championship golf course and all my players enjoyed the dry warm conditions. The course was excellent considering we are in late March when most golf courses are notoriously looking tired and in need of some growth. Indeed, many courses in Cheshire were closed today after recent monsoons.

The course has held some big events and the last time I played here was in a European Challenge Tour event in 1998. My Dad caddied for me and there were hundreds of people following me around. To be perfectly honest there was an old man and a dog following me around but playing in the group behind was Justin Rose who had nearly won the Open as an amateur down the road the previous year. The scousers had come out in force to follow their man. He narrowly beat me by 16 shots if anyone is remotely interested.

I set my registration desk up at the entrance to the bar and restaurant and had the shock of my life when a slightly luminous-orange skinned brunette with very plump lips and her blond pal who was an even brighter shade of orange and had even bigger lips came over and told me that their room number was one hundred and eleven. I nearly fell off my chair. It took me a few seconds to realise that they were trying to check-in for breakfast.

Scoring was tough on this Championship golf course. The wind picked up on the back nine and the course really showed its teeth.

It was good to see Richard Blackwell back playing Maxitours after a recent boozy trip to Dubai. He had a huge bandage on his hand but that didn’t stop the golf mad businessman from teeing up today. He fell over while holding a glass of red wine and cut himself. ‘It cost me £500 to get stitched up -not too bad really as it works out than less than £20 a stitch!’ Said the quick minded and extremely positive New Mills man. His team finished 7th.

The breeze didn’t faze Mike Hill from Bramall Park who had his first ever hole in one today with a well struck 6 iron on the sixth hole- brilliant. It helped his team into 4th place.

Stamfords Steve Moores(6), Paul Traynor(5), Rick Margreave(7) and Ian Fearns(14) were out last in the wind and they played superbly to finish in 3rd place.

Late in the day Birchwood Captain Dave Monk, retired Barry Wilson, eighty year old John Lynsky (who looks about sixty), and Simon Wilkinson (looks eighty but is only sixty) scored 88 points to narrowly miss out. Retired coach driver Wilson was on fire scoring a career best 4 over on this proper golf course. They were happy to finish second.

Jim Caldwell(9) was out early and he played alongside John Sherrington(12) who seems like a really nice bloke. I have only seen John three times at the local driving range and he is always very friendly but each time he has told me that he is going to the Masters. When he checked in today he told me that he was off to the Masters next week. I can’t wait until he gets home so he can tell me all about it… (I’m only jealous.) John knocked in five huge putts to give his team an early lead. Peter Griggs(11) and John Roome(15) completed the quartet. Well played chaps.

Thanks for your 100% attendance everyone. Class.

Naerest the pin 13th Matt Hughes Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 16th Paul Rudkin Doz AD333

4 pro v1 or 9 AD333 per two

2’s £200 Mike Hill hole in one (x2 balls ) Andy Parrington x2 Simon Moorhouse Fred Bridge Graham Wilkinson Paul Wrigley John Roome Tony Hope Glenn Mills Ian Fearns Rick Margreave

	Formby Hall			16th March

Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Jim Caldwell, John Sheringham, John Roome, Peter Griggs	89	12	Maxitours Chill out top
2	Simon Wilkinson, Barry Wilson, Dave Monk, John Lynsky	88	10	FJ shirt each
3	Paul Traynor, Steve Moores, Rick Margreave, Ian Fearnes	84	8	Callaway shirt each
4	Jon Hudson, Rob Blain, Andy Corner, Mike Hill	82	6	Callaway shirt each
5	Gary Neiles, Alan Giles, John Longworth, Rick Shaw	82	4	Maxitours cap each
6	Gav Sutcliffe, Paul Wrigley, Brett Sutcliffe, Aiden Hoosen	81	2	Maxitours cap each
7=	Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Gary Smith, Andy Hamett	81
7=	Martin Humphries, Keith Shale, Adrian Brown, Barry Caldwell	81
7=	Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Richard Wakefield, Jim Wardle	81
7=	Martin Prescott, Chris Adams, Nick Hargreaves, Geoff Bickerton	81
11	Jimmy McEwan, John Harker, Tony Hope, Steve Woods	80
12=	Pete O’Neill, Alan Leigh, Matt Hughes, Steve Dawson	79
12=	Jim Clarke, Graham Jackson, Paul Moonan, Chris Clarke	79
12=	Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Carl Marginson, Alan Vaughan	79
15=	John Harrop, Gary Berrisford, Chris Burnett, Paul McDermott	78
15=	Dave Blood, Jim Cox, Ian Smith, Colin Gallimore	78
15=	Paul Rudkin, Mike Lomax, Graham Butler, Craig Gorton	78
18	Dave Hughes, Steve Lamont, Pete Gold, Steve Rawlinson	77
19=	Ed Pysden, Henry Petrie, Fred Bridge, Simon Moorhouse	76
19=	Paul Price, Colin Brown, John Richardson, Steve Jackson	76
21=	Gareth Bradley, John Coop, Alex Fau Goodwin, Steve Brown	75
21=	Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Andy Strickley, Chris Perry	75
21=	Phil Dickens, Lewis Marland, Neil Evans, Dave Whaley	75
21=	James Mooney, Steve Grady, Ian Cash, Adam McKenna	75
25	Gary Phillips, Pete Maher, Charlie Beadle, Nigel Hall	74
26=	Steve Aspinall, Graham Wilkinson, Mark Dignan, Colin Berry	73
26=	Paul Brown, Dave Carlile, Dale Wallace, Howard Johnson	73
28	Tim Spencer, Paul Higgs, Steve Marshall, Barry Pendlebury	72
29	Alan Konasky, Glenn Mills, Alan Sadler, Bill Martin	70
30=	Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Munro Donald, Gary Hodkinson	69
30=	John Bradbury, Norrie Erwin, Jim Meldrum,	69

Prestatyn start sheet

Thursday 23rd March

10.04 Simon Hemsley x4

10.12Jim Caldwell x4

10.21 Colin Roberts

10.29 Dave Blood

10.38 Dave Goodwin x4

10.46 Jim Clarke x4

10.55 Paul Fell x4

11.03 Martin Humphries x4

11.12 Mick Mahon x4

11.20 Dave Sully x4

11.29 Kev Hart x4

11.38 Neale Laurent x4

11.46 Paul Salt x4

11.55 Dave Monk x4

12.04 Steve Aspinall x4

12.13 Richard Blackwellx4

12.21 Gary Neiles x4

12.30 Sam Leach x4

12.38 Roger Percival x4

12.47 Peter Maher x4

12.58 Lee Tilley x4

1.07 John Hunt x4

1.15 Simon Ashton x4

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Nathan Mills

Roy Ainsworth

Ed Pysden

Garry Owen

Ringway off

Posted on March 8, 2023 by tpmaxwell

Dear Maxitours player,

Tomorrows event at Ringway is off due to the forecast of heavy snow and freezing conditions.

Take your wives to Marks and Spencers instead and get some brownie points under your belt moving into the golf season.

Thanks to Tracy the respected Manager at Ringway who is so efficient and a real pleasure to work with.

Tim.

Results from classy Conwy

Posted on March 6, 2023 by tpmaxwell

Spaces in these great Spring events

March

16th Formby Hall

29th Vale Royal

April

3rd Stockport

13th Helsby

21st Llangollen

28th Knutsford singles

Maxitours at Classy Conwy

Challenging golf on a terrific links course was the order of the day at Conwy.

‘That was a touch attritional! ‘Declared Richard Wakefield.

‘Even the sea gulls had their heads down.’ Noted Steve Heywood.

‘What a course, I loved that challenge today’ Remarked James Francis.

The early starters got the best of the weather before the occasional brief refreshing shower passed through.

There was a team of four Scousers from Formby Hall who played today. They were in an even chirpier mood than normal and found everything I said hilarious. This had nothing to do with last nights football result. I had to keep my distance.

Scoring was exceptionally close with three teams on 79 points, two teams on 80 points and three teams on 81 points!

The back nine was playing about 8 shots easier than the front nine. Phil Young and his Lymm team came home in 43 to finish 3rd, Martin Humphries and his Portal team came home in 44 points to take 2nd but Dave Goodwin(7) and his Sandbach team took the honours after a terrific 45 on the back nine.

Richard Williamson (8) finished the last three holes in two under par in a very impressive finish to his round. Well played chaps! Phil Robinson(6)and talkative talented Paul Woodbine(7) completed the team.

Thanks for your 100% attendance.

Tim

Nearest the Pin 13th Jan Heywood Doz AD333

Nearest the Pin 15th Phil Dickens Doz AD333

2’s £115 5 Pro V1 or 11 srixon per two

Steve Heywood Jim Heyward Phil McCurry Phil Young Ed Wilkinson Martin Prescott

	Conwy			6th March

Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Phil Robinson, Richard Wiliamson, Dave Goodwin, Paul Woodbine	81	12	Maxitours FJ Chill out top
2	Martin Humphries, Dave Cooper, Keith Shale, Jim Heywood	81	10	Doz Wilson tour balls each
3	Phil Young, Steve Mooney, Phil Pegum, Alan Booth	81	8	Callaway shirt each
4	Kev McEvoy, Pete Ledger, Graham Jackson, Jim Clarke	80	6	Maxitours cap each
5	Mark Foley, Carl Marginson, Ged Manning, Rob Moss	80	4
6	Geoff Bickerton, Henry Petrie, Simon Moorhouse, Martin Prescott	79	2
7=	Paul Fell, Mike Lowe, Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan	79
7=	Simon Hemsley, Joe Kirwan, Ian King, Gareth Bradley	79
9	Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Richard Wakefield, Janet Wakefield	78
10	Sam Leach, Chris Walley, Jonny Barton, Jim Hodges	77
11=	Steve Aspinall, Graham Wilkinson, John Fitzsimmons, Keith Berry	76
11=	Dave Hughes, Steve Broome, Jerry Salmon, Ken Booth	76
11=	Neale Laurent, John Lester, John Harrop, John Hartley	76
11=	Phil McCurry, Pete Smith, Neil Pemberton, Phil Dickens	76
11=	Denis O’Neill, Alison Shipstone, James Shipstone, George Murphy	76
16=	Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer, Munro Donald	74
16=	Ed Wilkinson, Tim Blackshaw, Pete Atherton, Steve Collier	74
18	Dave McDougall, Pete Maher, Will Todd, Dan Balshaw	72
19	Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Nigel Armitage, Dave Mason	70

This Thursdays Ringway start sheet

Hole 8 closed

9.00 John Atkin x4

9.09 Colin Roberts x4

9.18 Jim Caldwell x4

9.27 Dave Sarsfield x4

9.36 Paul Price x4

9.45 Graham Blood x4

9.54 Paul Traynor x4

10.03 Sam Leach x4

10.12 Paul Fell x4

10.21 Martin Humphries x4

10.30 Richard Harper x4

10.39 Steve Aspinall x4

10.48 Mick Mahon x4

10.57 Dave Blood x4

11.06 Steve Hall x4

11.15 Paul Evans x4

11.24 Neale Laurent x4

11.33 Paul Salt x4

11.42 Roy Ainsworth x4

11.51 Kev Hart x4

12.00 Rob Kenyon x4

12.09 Lewis Marland x4

12.18 Lee Merson x4

12.27 Peter Maher x4

12.36 Gary Leek x4

12.45 Andy Taylor x4

12.54 Eugenio Fernandez x4

1.03 Richard Blackwellx4

1.12 Geoff Bickerton x4

1.21 Paul Rudkin x4

1.30 Simon Raine x4

1.39 Mark Robinson x4 tbc

1.48Nathan Mills x4

1.57 Andy Dunster x4

Maxitours at Eye wateringly good Eaton

Posted on March 3, 2023 by tpmaxwell

Room has come free for 3 teams in the Welsh Classic – Conwy and North Wales 5th and 6th June – don’t miss this brilliant trip1

*Room for 1 team at Ringway on Thursday

*Mondays Conwy start times below

Maxitours at eye wateringly good Eaton.

Maxitours paid its first ever visit to Eaton Golf Club and the general consensus was: ‘Brilliant- When are we coming back?’

The amazing greens were the main subject of conversation in the bar. The surfaces are incredibly true and the massively undulating contours are a real challenge to every level. In mid-summer they are possibly the best greens in Cheshire.

Dave Goodwin wants everyone to know that he didn’t three putt today, he was also looking a bit confused as he drank his second pint the bar: ‘I’m not sure what I love the most about Eaton, those greens or the lovely lass in the half way house.’

Bill Tye is one of the most respected professionals in Cheshire. His pro shop is terrific and has a brilliant selection at great prices. His members are all great and really support him without going to the dark side. (American golf)

Russ behind the bar is an ex-marine and runs a tight ship behind his bar. He’s been at Eaton for years and his friendly hospitality really adds to the experience of playing at this great course.

After his round today Paul Woodbine muttered; ‘I’ve played that bad today I’m going looking for the headless woman.’ as he handed his card in. I thought he was having another funny turn before his playing partner informed me that it was the name of the nearby local pub.

Graham James commits the three deadly sins of amateur golf.

1. He owns a Chipper.

2. He has headcovers on his irons

3. He uses pink castle tees

4. He added a new one today when I looked at his irons before play and the grooves were completely caked in mud. ‘I never clean them in winter as it gives me extra run.’

Scoring was tough and it was the Colin Roberts veteran team who took the early lead with 84 points. 3rd place went to Hazel Groves Simon Ashton, Dan Moss, Mick Jones and Iain Cole with 83 points.

Garry Smith, Steve Austin, Jim Wardle and John Hilton took the honours with 85 points. Wardle and Smith both chipped in to score heavily on the 15th hole as they all had a great day out in deepest Cheshire. Well, played guys.

Thanks to everyone for your 100% attendance.

Brilliant.

Nearest the Pin 11th Ed Wilkinson Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 17th Paul Traynor Doz AD333

2’s Sweep £240

12 srixons or 5 pro V1s

Jonny Reeves Phil Hudson Paul Trainor x2 Richard Palmer Steve Nulty John Harrop Andy Taylor (Macc) John Hudson Andy Corner Alan Konarski

	Eaton			3rd March

Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	John Hilton, Steve Austin, Gary Smith, Jim Wardle	85	12	Maxitours FJ Chill out top
2	Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Carl Deaville, Dave Mason	84	10	Footjoy shirt each
3	Simon Ashton, Dan Moss, Mick Jones, Iain Cole	83	8	Callaway shirt each
4	Dave McDougall, Jim Rymer, Bob Mottershaed , John Dickenson	81	6	Callaway shirt each
5	Paul Salt, Steve Blakeway, George Kerr, Jim Meldrum	80	4	Maxitours cap each
6	Ed Pysden, Henry Petrie, Simon Moorhouse, Fred Bridge	80	2	Maxitours cap each
7=	Gary Phillips, Peter Maher, Charlie Beadle, Jonny Reeves	79
7=	Jon Hudson, Mike Hill, Rob Blain, Andy Corner	79
7=	Simon Poucher, Brendan Leighton, Neil Simpson, Clive Howlett	79
10	Bob Kwan, Andy Adshead, Martin Firth, Andy Taylor	78
11=	Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer, Munro Donald	77
11=	Dave Blood, Jim Cox, Paul Trainor, Phil Hudson	77
11=	Mick Fenton, Don Milligan, Chris Bracchi, Dave Chambers	77
11=	Martin Williams, Martin Bray, Rick Shaw, John Tomlinson	77
15=	Paul Fell, Mike Lowe, Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan	76
15=	Jim Lindsay, Andy Stapley, Barrie Simpson, Steve Nulty	76
15=	Roger Percival, Pete Atherton, Ed Wilkinson, Tim Backshaw	76
15=	Tom Roe, Joe Stanley, Shaun Mudalige, James Clarke	76
19=	Simon Wilkinson, Graham Wilkinson, John Fitzsimmons, Barry Wilson	75
19=	John Hilditch, Iain Bartholomew, John Pratt, Paul Smith	75
21=	Simon Hemsley, Joe Kirwan, Ian King, Gareth Bradley	74
21=	Paul Evans, Tony Evans, Martin Sands, Dave Pearson	74
23=	Martin Humphries, Adrian Brown, Keith Shale, Jim Heywood	72
23=	Phil Robinson, Dave Snape, Dave Goodwin, Paul Woodbine	72
23=	David Wilkinson, John Atkin, David Kelly, Paul Moonan	72
23=	Geoff Bickerton, John Owen, Simon Lewis, Dave Murray	72
23=	Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Chris Lee, Graham Davenport	72
23=	Paul Browne, Dave Carlile, Simon Poucher, John McAffrey	72
29=	Neale Laurent, Gareth Winston, John Harrop, Alf Shillitoe	71
29=	Andy Parrington, Ron Veitch, Chris Perry, Andy Taylor	71
31	Bob King, Steve Ross, Bob Bolton, Steve Chilton	70
32	John Wilson, Alan Konarski, John Slater, Glenn Mills	67