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Results from the final round of the Welsh Classic

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Room for 2 teams at Vale Royal next Weds.

Maxitours at Wonderful North Wales

North Wales was in tremendous condition for the final round of the famous Welsh Classic. I had heard great reports about the golf course but things have really improved over the last couple of years. This is an absolute cracker.

The clubhouse service has always been excellent and Jamie and his team were first class once again today.

Nigel Davenport is a class golfer. But a night out with the Wilkinson brothers would see off Tiger Woods. The ex-Lancashire junior saw his first drive of the day hit a post just in front of the tee and the ball finished behind him. He then impressed by finishing his round driving the 309 yard 18th hole. Class is permanent. Thankfully a night out with the Wilkinsons is temporary.

Jeremy Lawton went out with his team to a lovely local fish restaurant called the Seahorse. Everybody orders the locally caught seafood there. For some reason Jeremy ordered meat and potato pie with chips and vegetables. The vegetables came with potatoes.

When asked why he didn’t order fish he replied.

‘I have absolutely no idea. I don’t even like potatoes’.

I had my eye on the seafood basket all day on the North Wales Golf Club specials board but when I came to order it late in the day I was had sold out. Dave Hughes had the last one and was smiling at me. Not a great move Dave. No free drops for the rest of your Maxitours career. EVER.

In todays event Paul Fells (6)team had a much-needed win. They scored a super 84 points in the breezier morning conditions. Retired head teacher Nigel Ashton(11) was on fire and Colin Bryan(5) and Mike Lowe(8) both contributed well for their best performance of the year.

In the overall 2 day Welsh Classic it was a Cinderella story for Dave Griffiths(17), Roger Arnold(4) Chris Bracchi (8) Dave Conville (11) They followed up a solid 81 points at Conwy with 82 points today to take the biggest victory of their lives. Dave birdied the last. He was thinking of giving up the game 12 months ago because he was playing so poorly. What a man.

Excellent!

Paul Fells team finished 2nd overall and Dave Sarsfields team (Dave Rhodes (9) Pete Norbury (16) and Ian Hogg (11) were 3rd after a special 83 points today.

Thanks to everyone for your amazing support. No issues at all and everyone playing in the right spirit with integrity and class. It’s a real privilege to run these events for you guys.

Tim.

Nearest the Pin 16th Ashley Elliott Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 17th Colin Berry Doz AD333

2’s £330 5 pro v1 6 tp5 or 12 srixon ad333

Martin Prescot John Coleman Andy Parrington Dave Woods Ali Gibson Seb Etchells Nathan Mills Simon Moorhouse Neil Hodgkiss Colin Berry Graham Wilkinson Dave Keen Dave Hurst Darren Wilkinson David Rimmington Richard Booth

Welsh Classic overall 17th June
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Dave Griffiths, Roger Arnold, Chris Bracchi, Dave Conville 163 81 82 Oscar Jacobsen quilted top
2 Paul Fell , Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Mike Lowe 162 78 84 Oscar Jacobsen wind top
3 Dave Sarsfield, Peter Norbury, Dave Rhodes, Ian Hogg 161 78 83
4 Matt Ford, Andy Bradshaw, Seb Etchells, Andrew Clarke 159 83 76
5= Tony O’Gara, Brian Fisher, Simon Lewis, Dave Woods 158 81 77 FJ Shirt each
5= Paul Salt, Kevin Warburton, Chris Stretch, George Kerr 158 83 75
7 Simon Ashton, Mick Jones, Rick Booth, Danny Moss 156 78 78 Maxitours cap each
8= Nathan Mills, Tom Williams, James Mooney, John Barnes 154 79 75
8= Marc Morris, Koos Alders, Ben Alders, Roger Limphairot 154 80 74
10= Ed Pysden, Frederick Bridge, Simon Moorhouse, Henry Petrie 153 71 72
10= Jim Clarke, Dave Tobutt, Graham Jackson, Richard T-Carr 153 77 76
10= Steve Aspinall, Colin Berry, Graham Wilkinson, Barry Wickens 153 79 74
10= Ali Gibson, Ross Goodwin, Paul Bertenshaw, Mike Wood 153 77 76
14= Simon Hemsley, Joe Kirwan, Ian King, Martin Seabrook 152 78 74
14= Jay Punshon, Martin Wainman, Dave Hurst, Mark Hallum 152 72 80
16= Simon Murphy, Dave Blease, Rob Whittle, Jordan Smith 151 72 79
16= Peter Maher, Bob Kelsall, Dave Keen, Jonny Reeves 151 78 73
16= Darren Wilkinson, Gareth Howells, David Rimmington, John Ttlow 151 74 77
19 Colin Roberts, David Marchant, Dave Mason, Nigel Armitage 150 70 80
20= Bob Eastwood, Mike Lamb, Mark Clewley, Ahley Elliott 149 80 69
20= Nigel Davenport, Ed Wilkinson, Dave Wilkinson, Jeremy Lawton 149 79 70
22= Martin Prescott, Steve Hall, Andy Oakes, Nick Hargreaves 148 79 69
22= Dave Hughes, Steve Lamont, Mark Pickles, Paul Collins 148 76 72
22= Lewis Marland, Phil Dickens, Sarah Ormrod, Dave Greenwood 148 74 74
22= Pete Newey, Mike Dempsey, Chris Hoesli, Phil Sellen 148 72 76
26 Neale Laurent, Paul Butler, Chris Burnett, Neil Hodgkiss 145 75 70
27= Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Steve Green, Andy Strickly 142 74 68
27= Steve Schofield, Paul Robinson, Alan Gibson, Malc Dore 142 73 69
27= Dave Blood, Iolo Williams, Andy Sandham, Jim Cox 142 76 66
30= Liam Rex, Steve Fairclough, Mike Cotter, Phil Vaughan 141 67 74
30= Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Munro Donald, Alan Woodward 141 73 68
32= David Kelly, Trevor Webb, David Wilkinson, Stuart Blake 140 71 69
32= Chris Lee, Graham Davenport, Louise Davenport, Jackie Lee 140 77 63
34 Dave More-O Farrell, Paul Calnan, Nick Coleman, Brig Simpson 137 66 71
35 Ian Hazlewood, Richard White, Paul Hunt, Steven Ellis 136 69 67
36 Steve Shields, John Coleman, Simon Turner, Brian Speakman 135 67 68
37 Mike Spencer, Darren Whittaker, Simon Allport, Jon Rowland 133 73 60
38= Mike Baker, Phil Orford, Alan Maidment, Gerry O’Keefe 132 73 59
38= Chris Ravenscroft, Bob Siddle, Mike Kerchin, Roger Sheen 132 64 68
Welsh Classic day 2 17th June
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Paul Fell , Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Mike Lowe 84 12 Oscar Jacobsen wind top each
2 Dave Sarsfield, Peter Norbury, Dave Rhodes, Ian Hogg 83 10 FJ Shirt each
3 Dave Griffiths, Roger Arnold, Chris Bracchi, Dave Conville 82 8
4 Colin Roberts, David Marchant, Dave Mason, Nigel Armitage 80 6 Callaway shirt each
5 Jay Punshon, Martin Wainman, Dave Hurst, Mark Hallum 80 4 Callaway shirt each
6 Simon Murphy, Dave Blease, Rob Whittle, Jordan Smith 79 2 Maxitours cap each
7= Tony O’Gara, Brian Fisher, Simon Lewis, Dave Woods 77
7= Darren Wilkinson, Gareth Howells, David Rimmington, John Ttlow 77
9= Matt Ford, Andy Bradshaw, Seb Etchells, Andrew Clarke 76
9= Jim Clarke, Dave Tobutt, Graham Jackson, Richard T-Carr 76
9= Ali Gibson, Ross Goodwin, Paul Bertenshaw, Mike Wood 76
9= Pete Newey, Mike Dempsey, Chris Hoesli, Phil Sellen 76
13= Nathan Mills, Tom Williams, James Mooney, John Barnes 75
13= Paul Salt, Kevin Warburton, Chris Stretch, George Kerr 75
15= Steve Aspinall, Colin Berry, Graham Wilkinson, Barry Wickens 74
15= Liam Rex, Steve Fairclough, Mike Cotter, Phil Vaughan 74
15= Simon Hemsley, Joe Kirwan, Ian King, Martin Seabrook 74
15= Marc Morris, Koos Alders, Ben Alders, Roger Limphairot 74
15= Lewis Marland, Phil Dickens, Sarah Ormrod, Dave Greenwood 74
20= Steve Schofield, Paul Robinson, Alan Gibson, Malc Dore 73
20= Peter Maher, Bob Kelsall, Dave Keen, Jonny Reeves 73
22= Ed Pysden, Frederick Bridge, Simon Moorhouse, Henry Petrie 72
22= Dave Hughes, Steve Lamont, Mark Pickles, Paul Collins 72
24 Dave More-O Farrell, Paul Calnan, Nick Coleman, Brig Simpson 71
25= Neale Laurent, Paul Butler, Chris Burnett, Neil Hodgkiss 70
25= Nigel Davenport, Ed Wilkinson, Dave Wilkinson, Jeremy Lawton 70
27= Bob Eastwood, Mike Lamb, Mark Clewley, Ahley Elliott 69
27= Martin Prescott, Steve Hall, Andy Oakes, Nick Hargreaves 69
27= David Kelly, Trevor Webb, David Wilkinson, Stuart Blake 69
30= Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Munro Donald, Alan Woodward 68
30= Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Steve Green, Andy Strickly 68
30= Steve Shields, John Coleman, Simon Turner, Brian Speakman 68
30= Chris Ravenscroft, Bob Siddle, Mike Kerchin, Roger Sheen 68
34 Ian Hazlewood, Richard White, Paul Hunt, Steven Ellis 67
35 Dave Blood, Iolo Williams, Andy Sandham, Jim Cox 66
36 Chris Lee, Graham Davenport, Louise Davenport, Jackie Lee 63
37 Mike Spencer, Darren Whittaker, Simon Allport, Jon Rowland 60
38 Mike Baker, Phil Orford, Alan Maidment, Gary Lasham 59
Welsh Classic day1 17th June
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Matt Ford, Andy Bradshaw, Seb Etchells, Andrew Clarke 83 12 Oscar Jacobsen wind top each
2 Paul Salt, Kevin Warburton, Chris Stretch, George Kerr 83 10 FJ Shirt each
3 Tony O’Gara, Brian Fisher, Simon Lewis, Dave Woods 81 8
4 Dave Griffiths, Roger Arnold, Chris Bracchi, Dave Conville 81 6
5 Bob Eastwood, Mike Lamb, Mark Clewley, Ahley Elliott 80 4 Callaway Shirt each
6 Marc Morris, Koos Alders, Ben Alders, Roger Limphairot 80 2 Callaway Shirt each
7= Nigel Davenport, Ed Wilkinson, Dave Wilkinson, Jeremy Lawton 79
7= Nathan Mills, Tom Williams, James Mooney, John Barnes 79
7= Martin Prescott, Steve Hall, Andy Oakes, Nick Hargreaves 79
7= Steve Aspinall, Colin Berry, Graham Wilkinson, Barry Wickens 79
11= Simon Hemsley, Joe Kirwan, Ian King, Martin Seabrook 78
11= Paul Fell , Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Mike Lowe 78
11= Dave Sarsfield, Peter Norbury, Dave Rhodes, Ian Hogg 78
11= Peter Maher, Bob Kelsall, Dave Keen, Jonny Reeves 78
11= Simon Ashton, Mick Jones, Rick Booth, Danny Moss 78
16= Jim Clarke, Dave Tobutt, Graham Jackson, Richard T-Carr 77
16= Ali Gibson, Ross Goodwin, Paul Bertenshaw, Mike Wood 77
16= Chris Lee, Graham Davenport, Louise Davenport, Jackie Lee 77
19= Dave Blood, Iolo Williams, Andy Sandham, Jim Cox 76
19= Dave Hughes, Steve Lamont, Mark Pickles, Paul Collins 76
21 Neale Laurent, Paul Butler, Chris Burnett, Neil Hodgkiss 75
22= Lewis Marland, Phil Dickens, Sarah Ormrod, Dave Greenwood 74
22= Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Steve Green, Andy Strickly 74
22= Darren Wilkinson, Gareth Howells, David Rimmington, John Ttlow 74
25= Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Munro Donald, Alan Woodward 73
25= Mike Baker, Phil Orford, Alan Maidment, Gerry O’Keefe 73
25= Mike Spencer, Darren Whittaker, Simon Allport, Jon Rowland 73
28= Pete Newey, Mike Dempsey, Chris Hoesli, Phil Sellen 72
28= Simon Murphy, Dave Blease, Rob Whittle, Jordan Smith 72
28= Jay Punshon, Martin Wainman, Dave Hurst, Mark Hallum 72
31= David Kelly, Trevor Webb, David Wilkinson, Stuart Blake 71
31= Ed Pysden, Frederick Bridge, Simon Moorhouse, Henry Petrie 71
33 Colin Roberts, David Marchant, Dave Mason, Nigel Armitage 70
34= Steve Schofield, Paul Robinson, Alan Gibson, Malc Dore 69
34= Ian Hazlewood, Richard White, Paul Hunt, Steven Ellis 69
36= Steve Shields, John Coleman, Simon Turner, Brian Speakman 67
36= Liam Rex, Steve Fairclough, Mike Cotter, Phil Vaughan 67
38 Dave More-O Farrell, Paul Calnan, Nick Coleman, Brig Simpson 66
39 Chris Ravenscroft, Bob Siddle, Mike Kerchin, Roger Sheen 64

Vale Royal Start sheet

Weds 25th June

8.24 David Wilkinson x4

8.33 Dave Goodwin x4

8.42 Simon Corner x4

8.51 Jon Hudson x4

9.00 Andy Taylor x4

9.09 Neale Laurent x4

9.18 Chris Adams x4

9.27 Paul Fell x4

9.36

10.30 John Winstanley x4

10.38 Paul Price x4

10.47 Mick Mahon x4

10.56 Lewis Marland x4

11.05 Jim Clarke x4

11.14 Paul Robinson x4

11.23 Martin Humphries x4

11.32 Barry Caldwell x4

11.41 Steve Heywood x4

11.50 Dave More O’Farrell x4

11.59 Steve Aspinall x4

12.08 Jim Lindsay x4

12.17 Paul Salt x4

12.26 Nigel Davies 1 x4

12.35 Nigel Davies 2 x4

12.44 Richard Blackwell x4

12.53 Chris Ravenscroft x4

1.02 Simon Poucher x4

1.11 Peter Fildes x4

1.20 Peter Maher x4

1.29 Martin Williams x4

1.38 Pete Walters x4

1.47 Jon Roland x4

1.56 Steve Jones x1 Dave Snape1 Austin Salmon x1

2.05 Geoff Bickerton x4

2.14 Matt Ford x4

2.23 Andie Frazer x4

2.32 Dave Hughes x4

2.41 Jim Rymer x4

2.50 Gary Neiles x4

2.59 Graham Jenkinson x4

3.06 Russ Sollitt x4

3.15 Lee Tilley x4

3.24 Paul Dalby x2 2 players required

3.32

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from Welsh Classic Day 1 at Conwy

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Welsh Classic Day 1 at classic Conwy.

Perfect seaside links conditions greeted my Maxitours competitors today at Conwy golf club. Clear blue skies and a gentle westerly breeze meant there were more than a few happy sunburnt faces drinking beer in the Clubhouse after play. The historic course is in a class of its own.

We were looked after today exceptionally well by new Clubhouse manager Sean and his very attentive team. Thanks so much.

Nathan Mills and his Saddleworth team had a decent score today and are in the mix. He is eating and drinking cobra at the Blue Elephant Indian restaurant tonight. Doesn’t sound like ideal preparation to me. His team could fall off a Welsh cliff tomorrow.
Several years ago a maxitous player had one too many guinesses and lost his team mates in Llandudno. He phoned them at three in the morning.They asked him where he was.
‘I have no idea but I can hear the sea.’ He replied.
Take it steady lads.

Rather like the US Open it is a very unusual leaderboard heading into the final round. Not a single player in the top ten teams has had a Maxitours victory within the last two years. Captains Bob Eastwood, Dave Griffiths and Tony O’Gara have to keep their respective teams relaxed tonight.

Big Kevin Warburton was talking nonsense before his round. ‘Ive lost a stone which is good for my health but it has affected my swing and it has made me play bad golf recently.’ Despite nearly wasting away, sixteen stone Kev (13)still managed to help his team into 2nd place with 83 points playing alongside Heyrose legends Paul Salt(12), George Kerr(2) and Chris Stretch(10).

Bramhalls low handicappers Matt Ford(5), Andy Bradshaw(0), Seb Etchells(1) and Andrew Clarke(6) surprised themselves as they took the lead with 83 points and an excellent back nine. They made the most of the reachable par fives to take top spot today. Superb golf guys.

Get to bed everyone..
Tim

Nearest the pin 13th Graham Wilkinson Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 15th Bob Eastwood Doz AD333

2’s £310 3 pro v1 4 taylor made tp5 or 8 srixon AD333 per two
Ross Goodwin Ali Gibson George Kerr Ben Alders Nathan Millls Tom Williams Graham Wilkinson Dave Rhores Jonny Reeves Martin Seabrook Dave Tobutt Steve amont Saran Greenwood Dan Moss Darren Whittaker Alan Maidment Munro Donald Mike Dempsey David Wilkinson David Kelly Steve Schofield Brig Simpson Bob Siddle Roger Arnold

Conwy 16th June
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1= Matt Ford, Andy Bradshaw, Seb Etchells, Andrew Clarke 83 12
1= Paul Salt, Kevin Warburton, Chris Stretch, George Kerr 83 10
3= Tony O’Gara, Brian Fisher, Simon Lewis, Dave Woods 81 8
3= Dave Griffiths, Roger Arnold, Chris Bracchi, Dave Conville 81 6
5= Bob Eastwood, Mike Lamb, Mark Clewley, Ahley Elliott 80 4
5= Marc Morris, Koos Alders, Ben Alders, Roger Limphairot 80 2
7= Nigel Davenport, Ed Wilkinson, Dave Wilkinson, Jeremy Lawton 79
7= Nathan Mills, Tom Williams, James Mooney, John Barnes 79
7= Martin Prescott, Steve Hall, Andy Oakes, Nick Hargreaves 79
7= Steve Aspinall, Colin Berry, Graham Wilkinson, Barry Wickens 79
11= Simon Hemsley, Joe Kirwan, Ian King, Martin Seabrook 78
11= Paul Fell , Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Mike Lowe 78
11= Dave Sarsfield, Peter Norbury, Dave Rhodes, Ian Hogg 78
11= Peter Maher, Bob Kelsall, Dave Keen, Jonny Reeves 78
11= Simon Ashton, Mick Jones, Rick Booth, Danny Moss 78
16= Jim Clarke, Dave Tobutt, Graham Jackson, Richard T-Carr 77
16= Ali Gibson, Ross Goodwin, Paul Bertenshaw, Mike Wood 77
16= Chris Lee, Graham Davenport, Louise Davenport, Jackie Lee 77
19= Dave Blood, Iolo Williams, Andy Sandham, Jim Cox 76
19= Dave Hughes, Steve Lamont, Mark Pickles, Paul Collins 76
21 Neale Laurent, Paul Butler, Chris Burnett, Neil Hodgkiss 75
22= Lewis Marland, Phil Dickens, Sarah Ormrod, Dave Greenwood 74
22= Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Steve Green, Andy Strickly 74
22= Darren Wilkinson, Gareth Howells, David Rimmington, John Ttlow 74
25= Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Munro Donald, Alan Woodward 73
25= Mike Baker, Phil Orford, Alan Maidment, Gerry O’Keefe 73
25= Mike Spencer, Darren Whittaker, Simon Allport, Jon Rowland 73
28= Pete Newey, Mike Dempsey, Chris Hoesli, Phil Sellen 72
28= Simon Murphy, Dave Blease, Rob Whittle, Jordan Smith 72
28= Jay Punshon, Martin Wainman, Dave Hurst, Mark Hallum 72
31= David Kelly, Trevor Webb, David Wilkinson, Stuart Blake 71
31= Ed Pysden, Frederick Bridge, Simon Waterhouse, Henry Petrie 71
33 Colin Roberts, David Marchant, Dave Mason, Nigel Armitage 70
34= Steve Schofield, Paul Robinson, Alan Gibson, Malc Dore 69
34= Ian Hazlewood, Richard White, Paul Hunt, Steven Ellis 69
36= Steve Shields, John Coleman, Simon Turner, Brian Speakman 67
36= Liam Rex, Steve Fairclough, Mike Cotter, Phil Vaughan 67
38 Dave More-O Farrell, Paul Calnan, Nick Coleman, Brig Simpson 66
39 Chris Ravenscroft, Bob Siddle, Mike Kerchin, Roger Sheen 64

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from delightful Davenport

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ROOM in the Clarion Masters at VALE ROYAL Weds 25th June!

Maxitours at Delightful Davenport

A brilliant days golf at Davenport was enjoyed by well over 100 Maxitours players.

Clubhouse manager Frazer has been here for 16 years and is loved by all the members and visitors alike, Ex European Tour player and club pro Tony Stevens is a class act and delighted to be named Club Captain next year.

There is something special about this club. After their round so many players came into the clubhouse and told me how much they enjoyed playing the course- it was incredible.

I think it is the peaceful surroundings which make this so pleasurable – you are up in the hills miles from the nearest main road, shops or housing estates. And the views over the Cheshire plain are outstanding.

Despite the views Kevin Hart had a bad day. His team let him down on the course. To cheer himself up he phoned his home pro to see who he had drawn in the US Open sweep.

All I could hear was ‘Who the hell is Scott Vincent? I’ve got more chance of winning the US Open than he has.’

Conditions were tough. I think the scoring is possibly the lowest in Maxitours history today as the Davenport greens got the better of my players today. The wind was up and retired commercial airline pilot Dave Keen reported that a 50 mile an hour squall went through causing him to three putt. Likeable Keen admitted that he wouldn’t fancy landing a plane in these conditions.

It is a good job Dave Smith was in the Hale team this afternoon. He recorded a career best four gross birdies on the closing nine holes. Despite this his team came home in just 35 points. ‘I only play with them because they are nice blokes.’ Admitted seven handicapper Smith

Chris Lee was delighted not to be in the prizes after scoring 71 today. He won an expensive new Galvin Green ratchet belt recently but fastened it too tight and was late going to bed as he couldn’t take his pants off. It took him and his wife nearly an hour to take them off. He hasn’t used it since.

Hazel Grove’s Mike Wood(14) is rightly proud of his daughter Amie Lou Wood who is a famous Hollywood actress and was in White Lotus. Mike did some great acting himself when he impersonated a good golfer for a few holes. He played alongside his son Frankie(6), Darren Wilkinson(8) and George Aizlewood(11) As the team finished second with 81 points.

They beat Dave Rhodes(13), Lee Tilley(9), Peter Sparkes(11) and Dave Sarsfield(15) on a card play off who were delighted to find some form before the Welsh Classic.

Winning today was Wychwoods Dave Goodwin(8), Richard Williamson(8), Paul Woodbine(6) and Alex Smith(7). This team was regularly near the bottom of the leaderboard before Sir Alex joined the team and put them back on top of the perch. 82 points was excellent on a tough day on a quality course. Thanks to everyone for playing. What a day!

Nearest the pin Mark Pretty 14th Doz Ad333

Nearest the 16th Steve Jones Doz Ad333

2’s sweep £245 4 Pro v1s 5 tp 5 or 10 sixon AD3333

Martin Bray Chris Massey Dave Rhodes Steve Mobley Paul Yearsley John Simons Paul McDermott Paul Fell Mark Hallum Dave Smith Harry Timber Dave Pearson Mark Pretty Alex Smith Nick Tomlinson Jonny Reeves Darren Wilkinson Dave Rhodes

Davenport 12th June
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Dave Goodwin, Richard Williamson, Paul Woodbine, Alex Smith 82 12 footjoy Chill out each
2 Darren Wilkinson, Mike Wood, Frankie Wood, George Aizlewood 81 10 Footjoy shirt each
3 Dave Sarsfield, Pete Sparks, Dave Rhodes, Steve Jones 81 8 Callaway shirt each
4 Colin Roberts, Nigel Armitage, Carl Deaville, Andy Williamson 80 6 Callaway shirt each
5 Martin Williams, Martin Bray, Richard Harper, Steve Bowden 78 4 Maxitours cap each
6 Sean Haskins, Dave Snape, Austin Salmon, Steve Jones 77 2 Maxitours cap each
7 Steve Austin, John Hilton, Mark Austin, Don Campbell 77
8= Geoff Bickerton, Steve Booth, Chris Massey, Steve Mobley 76
8= Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Karl Marginson, Alan Vaughan 76
10 Steve Best, Andy Oakes, Steve Hall, John Simons 75
11= Martyn Berrisford, John Marmion, James Cash, Jim Caldwell 74
11= Neale Laurent, Paul Butler, Paul McDermott, Steve Shields 74
11= Paul Fell , Nigel Ashton, Dave Cooper, Stuart Smith 74
14= Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Chris Perry, Rob Veitch 73
14= Matt Cheffins, Martin Wainman, Ian Brooks, Mark Hallum 73
16= Graham Foster, James Shipstone, Phil Hilton, Chris Eccles 72
16= Johnny Reeves, Bob Kelsall, Nigel Hall, Dave Kean 72
18= Kenny Plumb, Phil Harris, Simon McCoy, Mark Jones 71
18= CJ, Martin Oldfield, Ian Macklin, Joe Boyd 71
18= David Smith, Glynn Isaac, Ade Kershaw, David Gallagher 71
18= Graham Davenport, Chris Lee, Phil Hardman, Mike Taylor 71
22= Barry Caldwell, Bryan Bateman, Andy Dean, Tony Bennett 70
22= Lewis Marland, Phil Dickens, Dave Greenwood, Neil Evans 70
22= Paul Evans, Tony Evans, Martin Sands, Dave Pearson 70
22= Tony Hereford, Paul Haffenden, Keith Shale, Steve Coulson 70
22= Lewis Marland, Phil Dickens, John Cross, Neil Evans 70
27= Andy Heywood, Dave M’O’Farrell, Julian Brindley, Howard Kelly 69
27= Peter Fildes, Tony Hope, Ben Hope, Jimmy McEwan 69
27= Simon Poucher, David Carlile, John McAffrey, Brendam Leighton 69
30= Mick Mahon, Munro Donald, Andy Faulkner, Nick Tomlinson 66
30= Mark Pretty, Mike Hill, Mark Batley, Geoff Alsop 66

Conwy start sheet
Monday 16th June

10.07 Simon Hemsley x4 ent £50

10.16 Bob Eastwood x4 ent £50

10.25 Colin Roberts x4 ent £85

10.34 Paul Fell x4

10.43 Munro Donald x4 £50 ent

10.52 Nathan Saddleworth x4 x4 ent £50

11.01 Jim Clarke x4 £50

11.10Steve Schofield x4 ent £50

11.19 Martin Prescott x4 ent £50

11.28 Matt Ford x4 pr £50

11.37 Dave Blease x4ent £50

11.46 Bob Kelsall x4 £50

11.55 Lee Tilley x4 ent

12.04 Koos Alders ent £50

12.13 Pete Newey x4 ent £50

12.22 Dave Blood x4 £50 ent

12.31 Lewis Marland x4 £50

12.40 Andy Taylor x4 £50

12.49 David Wilkinson x4

12.58 Nigel Davenport x4 £50

1.07 Dave More O Farrell x4 £50

1.16 Neale Laurent x4 ent

1.25 Steve Shields x4 ent

1.34 John Owen x4 ent £50

1.43 Steve Aspinall x4 £50

1.52 Mike Spencer x4 ent £50

2.01 Ali Gibson x4 ent £50

2.10 Dave Hughes x4 ent £50

2.19 Paul Salt x4 £50

2.28 Steve Heywood x4 ent £50

2.46 Gerry O’Keefe x4 £50

2.55 Chris Ravenscroft x4 ent £50

3.04 Paul Price x4 £50

3.13 Dave Griffiths x4 ent £50

3.22 Ian Hazlewood x4 £50

3.31 Darren Wilkinson x4 ent £50

3.40 Simon Ashton x4 £50

3.49 Ed Pysden x4 £50

3.58

4.09 Liam Rex x4 £50

North Wales Tuesday 17th June

8.30 Ian Hazelwood x4.

8.40 Simon Helmsley x4 ,

8.49 Martin Prescott x4.

8.58 Eds Pysden x4

9.06 Colin Robeerts x4

9.15 John Owen x4.

9.24 Bob Eastwood x4.

9.33 Paul Fell x4.

9.42 Nathan Saddleworth x4.

9.51 Andy Taylor x4.

10.00 David Wilkinsonx4.

10.18 Jim Clarke x4.

10.27Lee Tilley x4.

10.36 Matt Ford x4

10.45 Dave Blease x4 .

10.54 Neil Laurent x4.

11.03 Steve Shields x4.

11.12 Dave Griffiths x4

11.21 Dave More O’Farrell x4.

11.30 Steve Aspinall x4.

11.39 Munro Donald x4.

11.48 Liam Rex x4.

11.56 Steve Heywood x4.

12.05 Dave Hughes x4.

12.13 Gerry O’Keefe x4.

12.24 Nigel Davenport x4.

12.33 Koos Alders x4.

12.42 Chris Ravenscroft x4.

12.51 Ali Gibson x4.

1.00 Lewis Marland x4.

1.09 Simon Ashton x4

1.18 Neil Davies x4

1.27 Neil Davies x4

1.36 Steve Schofield x4.

1.45 Pete Newey x4.

1.54 Dave Blood x4.

2.03 Paul Salt x4

2.12 Peter Maher x4.

2.21 Paul Price x4

2.30 Darren Wilkinson x4.

2.39 Mike Spencer x4

2.48

Maxitours at superb Preston

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Maxitours overseas trips
Maxitours 2 Feb 6-11th – Full.
Maxitours 1 in early January – still spaces but filling well.

Room at Davenport next Thursday! Please check your times as some moved earlier.

Maxitours at perfect Preston

Preston was in superb condition for todays event. The greens were immaculate and so were the fairways. There was a fresh breeze throughout the day which kept scores lower than usual around this fantastic golf course.

‘That’s my favourite course we play!’ Declared intelligent Maxitours ever-present Neale Laurent.

It’s a long day for me at Preston as I hand cards out at the range and I don’t have a chair to sit in all day as I stand behind the repairs desk. I still enjoy myself though and it’s great fun especially when I have to answer daft questions.
‘Where is the pro shop?’ Asked Peter Newey when he checked in.
‘It’s that huge thing three yards to my left, the big room you are looking at with lots of golf things you can buy, Peter.’

The Lancashire county championship was hosted here last week and there were several plus three and plus four players in the field. Over four rounds and out of 140 scratch golfers nobody finished under par which reflects how tricky this layout can play despite being a relatively short course.
Only six teams scored more than eighty points today off yellow tees which again shows both the difficulty of the course and also the tremendous integrity of my players.

Winning with a hard fought 84 points and a superb 45 point back nine were Dave Hughes(13), Steve Lamont(6), Andy Clarkson(6) and Pete Gold (8). Pete struck Gold on the tough 18th hole where he made only the second birdie of the day to take the card play off victory. Dave Hughes parred the famous last three holes. Superb.

Well played chaps.
Very popular winners indeed.

Nearest the Pin 12th John Nuttall Doz AD333
Nearest the Pin 14th Neil Evans Doz AD333

2’s £245 4 pro V1s 5tp 5 or 9 srixon AD333 per two
Paul Gregory Dave Arthur Bob Morris Lee Charnley Dan McIntyre Colin Bryan Andy Taylor x2 Moby Rawthore John Davies Paul Unwin Dave Reading Martin Wainman Jordan Witt Andy Dean Geoff Bickerton Jonny Reeves John Nuttall

Preston 6th June
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Dave Hughes, Steve Lamont, Andy Clarkson, Pete Gold 84 12 Oscar Jacobsen top each
2 Phil Riding, Lee Charnley, Dan McIntyre, Jim Caldwell 84 10 Footjoy shirt each
3 Moby Rawthore, Tony Stiles, Dave Wilson, John Davies 83 8 Callaway shirt each
4 Jordan Witt, Martin Wainman, Peter Keena, Leigh Roberts 81 6 Callaway shirt each
5 Don Phillips, Andy Buckley, Ian Pessol, Stuart Park 81 4 Maxitours cap each
6 Dave Sarsfield, Peter Norbury, Dave Rhodes, Steve Jones 81 2 Maxitours cap each
7= Neale Laurent, Chris Burnett, Gary Berrisford, James Beswick 80
7= Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, John Nuttall, Ian Facer 80
9= Alan Moorby, Richard Palmer, Darren Masterson, Pete Ramsbotton 79
9= James Duncan, Tim Bessant, Phil Harris, George Kerr 79
11 Geoff Bickerton, Andy Russell, John Owen, Gary Myerscough 78
12 Chris Adams, Steve Hall, Andy Oakes, Steve Best 77
13 Russ Sollitt, Marc Morris, Rick Shaw, Richard Cooper 76
14= Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Chris Perry, Prof David Silvester 75
14= Tony Hereford, Jim Heywood, Keith Shale, Ray Simm 75
14= Steve Brown, Andrew Parker, Pete Clarke, Dave Harrison 75
14= John Gleave, John Hignett, Brian Southworth, Steve Lee 75
18= Ian King, Martin Seasbrook, Bob Morris, Andy Dean 74
18= Paul Simpson, Dave Smith, Jez Allen, Adie Kershaw 74
18= Pete Newey, Mike Dempsey, Hamish Ogilvy, Derek Borland 74
21= Jim Meldrum, Chris Stetch, Chris Chidley, Tony Gear 73
21= Paul Fell , Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Paul Mullin 73
21= Jon Hudson, Rob Hughes, Mike Hill, Rob Blain 73
24 Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Paul Gregory, Alan Vaughan 72
25 Andy Heywood, Paul Calnan, Steve Dow, Paul Unwin 71
26 Tim Spencer, Paul Higgs, Mark Saxon, Tom Coffey 70
27 Steve Aspinall, Neil Bibby, Ken Booth, Jerry Salmon 69
28 David Wilkinson, John Atkin, David Arthur, Mike McGoun 65

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from brilliant Helsby

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Maxitours overseas trips
Maxitours 2 Feb 6-11th – 25 teams signed up – full
Maxitours 1 in early January – still spaces but filling well.

*Room at Preston next Friday – superb course

Maxitours at enjoyable Helsby

Helsby in deepest darkest Cheshire is always a real gem. The course is surrounded by farmland and is a very peaceful and relaxing place to play some competitive golf. Even Bob Saunders knuckles weren’t as white as usual as he relaxed his grip and smelt the flowers during his round today.

Helsby golf course is graced with several spectacular doglegs which meander through the beautiful ancient oaks.
Whilst most courses in Cheshire have brown parched fairways Helsbys were incredibly lush and green – I have no idea why -quite bizarre considering the lack of rain but great to play golf shots from.

Thanks to Rob behind the bar who is always a friendly face and always looks after us so well.
Karen Gallagher ran the event this morning before I took over and the attractive stand in did a superb job as usual. Thanks Karen.

I have no idea where Neil Pemberton hit his golf ball today but when he was in the Clubhouse having his pint of beer he was pulling leaves, grass and twigs out of his hair. There was even a caterpillar trying to escape the debris.

Tony Leighs wife is more intelligent than him. She asked her husband this morning why he stills plays golf each week even though he never comes home with a prize.
‘ I have no idea.’ Was all he could think of to reply.

It was rewarding to see so many happy faces in the Clubhouse. Mark Bex is a lovely bloke and I overheard him saying how much he loves golf and having a pint with his pals after play. What on earth would we be doing if we didn’t play this great game. We are all blessed.

In today’s event there was a strong breeze all day at Helsby which kept the rain away and made for enjoyable but testing conditions.

Wychwoods larger than life and very likeable Martin Wainman(11) led his team of Simon Dyson(10), Matthew Jackson(3) and Mike Upton(5) into 3rd place with 84 points. Uptons birdie at the last was a thing of beauty.

Second today was the Prestbury team of Chris Adams(10), Steve Best(4), Andy Oakes(6) and Steve Hall (16). Hall and Adams are past Prestbury Captains, Besty Captains the successful Prestbury ‘A’ team and Andy Oakes bring the sandwiches.

Late in the day Hopwoods Steve(5) and Janet Heywood(8) teamed up with Mellors’ marvellous Chris Lee(9) and Graham Davenport(8) to also score 84 points but they won the card play off after a superb 44 points on the tougher back nine. The team picked up shots over possibly the toughest closing stretch in Cheshire golf. Davenport even won nearest the pin after a fine shot to the 18th and then coolly rolled the ball home to take a hard fought win. The stuff of fairy tales. Well played guys. Excellent!

2’s sweep £275
5 pro v1s 6 tp 5 12 srixon ad333 per two
Chris Brown Ted Lacey Jamie Durkin Graham Davenport x2 Matthe Jackson Mike Upton Andy Corner Lewis Marland Darren Burgess Lee Compton Sean Haskins Neil Cook Mark Bex

Nearest the pin 12th James Durkin Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 18th Graham Davenport Doz Ad333

Helsby 29th May
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Graham Davenport, Chris Lee 84 12
2 Chris Adams, Steve Hall, Andy Oakes, Steve Best 84 10
3 Simon Dyson, Martin Wainman, Matthew Jackson, Mike Upton 84 8
4 Jon Hudson, Andy Corner, Mike Hill, Rob Blain 82 6
5 Lee Tilley, Peter Sparks, David Sarsfield, Peter Norbury 82 4
6 David Kelly, Bob Kelsall, Johnny Reeves, Nick Hayward 81 2
7= Peter Fildes, Tony Hope, Ben Hope, Jimmy McEwan 79
7= Dave Cooper, Dave Kelly, Robin McLoskey, Roman Lecki 79
9= Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Chris Brader, Josh Hinds 78
9= Dave More O’Farrel, Andy Adshead, Malcom Kendrick, Anthony Ramsbottom 78
9= Martin Humphries, Joyce Larkin, Keith Shale, Jim Heywood 78
12 Paul Browne, David Carlile, John McAffrey, Dale Wallace 77
13= Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer, Keith Fitzhenry, Dave Wilson 76
13= Colin Roberts, Nigel Armitage, Andy Fraser, Steve Jones 76
13= Gary Leek, Stuart Smith, Stephen Smith, Malcom Bates 76
13= Neale Laurent, Gareth Winston, Darren Burgess, Lee Compton 76
13= Paul Fell , Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Mike Lowe 76
13= Steve Webb, Andy Heywood, Howard Kelly, John Croxford 76
13= Lewis Marland, Phil Dickens, Paul Robinson, Neil Evans 76
13= Neil Pemberton, Paul Robinson, Pete Taylor, Tom Faulkner 76
21= Ed Pysden, Frederick Bridge, Warrick Dawson, Peter Dranfield 75
21= Jim Meldrum, Pete Drinkwater, Sean Haskins, Chris Chidley 75
23 John Boswell, Jonty Little, Pete Clark, Bob Clark 74
24= Richard Blackwell, Andy Hamlett, Steve Austin, John Hilton 73
24= Kevin Warbuton, Govinder Sehmi, Paul Salt, George Kerr 73
24= Dave Holden, Gordon Watt, Richard Hoben, Clive Fiveash 73
27 John Johnston, Ian Goulty, Chris Brown, Chris Adams 72
28= Steve Aspinall, S Wilkinson, J Salmon, A Simpson 71
28= Darren Wilkinson, James Levell, Iain MacInnes, Paul Fairhurst 71
30 David Kelly, kevin Pearce, Mike Baker, David Arthur 70
31 Graham Jenkinson, John Hassett, Ted Lacey, Tony Nabarrow 68
32 Paul Williams, Ray Merrill, Paul Ryan, Jamie Durkin 67

Maxitours at Preston
Friday 8th June
9.30 David Wilkinson x4
9.39 Ian King x4
9.48 Jim Caldwell x4
9.57 Russ Sollitt x4
10.06 Dave Goodwin x4
10.15 Dave Buckley x4
10.24 Jon Hudson x4
10.33 Andy Taylor x4
10.42 Neale Laurent x4
10.50 Mick Mahon x4
10.59 Lewis Marland x4
11.08 Tim Spencer x4
11.17 Paul Fell x4
11.24 Martin Humphries x4
11.33 Barry Caldwell x4
11.41 Paul Price x4
11.50 Chris Adams x4
1.09 Dave More O’Farrell x4
1.18 Steve Aspinall x4
1.27 Kev Hart x4
1.36 Paul Salt x4
1.45 Niel Davies 1 x4
1.54 Geoff Bickerton x4
2.03 John Gleave x4
2.12 Pete Maher x4
2.21 Dave Hughes x4
2.30 Steve Heywood x4
2.39 Lee Tilley x4
2.48 Dave Smith x4
2.56
3.05 Don Phillips x4
3.14 Paul Salt x4
3.23 Jim Rymer x4
3.32
3.41 Les Evans x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636