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Maxitours at Marvellous Vale Royal

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*Spaces in the two day Cheshire classic at Prestbury and Mottram Hall (just £55) Thurs 28th and Fri 29th March*

*Still Room at rearranged Fairhaven Team of 4 on 24th April- the course should be terrific!!*

Maxitours at tremendous Vale Royal

As most other Cheshire golf courses were closing due to heavy overnight rain this was never going to be a problem at the best draining course in Cheshire -Vale Royal.

Maxitours players love this place and Vale Royal didn’t disappoint with hand mown greens and freshly cut holes. Thanks to head green keeper Justin Lee, his excellent reputation continues to grow- a top man!
Thanks also to Club Manager Ian Embury and his five star team who work so hard for us throughout the day.

Jim Caldwell had to get a late replacement late last night after the usually reliable Bob Picthall had his latest bout of gout. Bob has just returned from 6 weeks in Australia but the vast quantities of Australian shiraz he consumed is just starting to kick in.

Paul Gilbert emailed me yesterday afternoon asking me if today’s event was going to go ahead. I had to email back immediately to apologise and explain that my crystal ball wasn’t working at the moment. I did manage to predict that he wouldn’t come in the prizes and I got that one right.

The scoring looked pretty average throughout the day as a reflection of how tough this layout plays in a breeze. Alsagers Dave Mason(12) and Dave Marchant(16) were delighted with 42 points but just got pipped into 5th place on the back nine by Dave Cooper(15) and Paul Fell(4).

Taking the early lead was Damien Wasey(10) and Rob Fairhurst(22) from Lymm. Damien likes to keep this quiet but his favourite hobby is NEEDLEWORK!! The two friends patched together a good core. I asked them how they played after their round:
‘We knitted very nicely.’

Retired Joe Yates(14) and Gary Neiles(5) from Lymm have found some form lately as they took second place with a battling 43 points.

As the wind eased a little late in the day Wolstantons’ strange talking Dave Sayer(8) and Rob Bentley(12) took first place. Bentley only came in twice on the first 14 holes as his partner held things together before finishing strongly , the highlight being a par on the superb 17th hole.

Well played chaps. Thanks to everyone for your support today- I hope you enjoyed the very fresh air!
Tim

Nearest the Pin 10th Dave Sayer Dozen AD333
Nearest the Pin 16th Martin France Dozen AD333
2’s Sweep £157.50 6 Pro V1s or 14 srixons

David Kelly x2 Scott Ryan Roger Parsons Brian Hopkins Martin France Paul Dalby Tom Dobbins

Vale Royal 15-March-19
Pos Player pairings Score OoM Comment
1 Dave Sayer, Rob Bentley 43 12 Galvin Green Shirt each
2 Joe Yates, Gary Neiles 43 11 Maxitours sweater each
3 Rob Fairhurst, Damien Wasey 42 10 Stuburt quilt top each
4 Paul Fell, Dave Cooper 42 9 Stuburt quilt top each
5 Dave Mason, Dave Marchant 42 8 Stuburt quilt top each
6 Danny Clayton, Mark Taylor 41 7 Maxitours shirt each
7 Dave Goodwin, Mark Buckley 41 6 Maxitours shirt each
8 Brian Hopkins, Gary Bresnahan 41 5 Callaway shirt each
9 David Kelly, David Wilkinson 40 4 Maxitours bag towel each
10 John Hilditch, Iain Bartholomew 40 3 Maxitours bag towel each
11 Roger Percival, Ed Wilkinson 40 2
12 Martin France, Pete Atherton 40 1
13= Mike Lambe, Mark Clewley 40
13= John Owen, Gareth Bradley 40
15= Craig Dyson, Paul Cunliffe 39
15= Arthur Grey, Andy Moss 39
15= Sam Leach, Chris Walley 39
15= Rob Kenyon, Steve Merricks 39
15= Paul Woodbine, Richard Williamson 39
15= Andy Moon, Barry Rigby 39
15= Alan Forber, John Longworth 39
22= Andy Stone, Daniel Dunn 38
22= Joe Kirwan, Al Demmy 38
22= Richard Blackwell, Peter Griggs 38
22= Roger Parsons, Norman Gordon 38
22= Lewis Marland, Paul Dickens 38
27= John Dickenson, Jim Rymer 37
27= Jim Hodges, Bob Chester 37
27= Dan Huffman, Pete Mellor 37
27= Les Russon, 37
27= John Pratt, Paul Smith 37
27= Peter O’Driscoll, Steve Parle 37
33= Neil Drummond, Pat O’Dowd 36
33= Scott Ryan, Matthew Wallwork 36
33= Pat O’Dowd, Neil Drummond 36
33= David Smith, Gordon Warke 36
37= Steph Hamilton, Steve Lambert 35
37= Mike Lowe, Nigel Ashton 35
39= Jim Caldwell, John Hume 34
39= Mark McGuire, Pete Warburton 34
39= Steve Gibbons, Dave Bentley 34
39= Russell Humphries, Ian Hazelwood 34
39= Lee Williams, Phil Collinson 34
44= Brian Fisher, Chris Wilkinson 33
44= Peter Maher, Martin Higgins 33
44= Munro Donald, Dave Westwood 33
44= Tom Dobbins , Chris Dykens 33
48= Barry Simpson , Pete Sinclair 32
48= Pete Birtwistle, Chris Bracchi 32
50= Dave Keen, Mike Fergusson 31
50= Mike Taylor, Ian Neilson 31
50= Mark Birtwistle, Steve Kenny 31
53 Bev Crute, Tony Andrews 30
54= John Johnston, Martin Oldfield 29
54= Ian Macklin, Vic Strata 29
56= John Atkin, Stuart Blake 28
56= John Farnsworth, Frank Hindle 28
58 Bill Melia, Jack Clarke 27

Dunham Forest start times Thursday 21st March

8.00 Colin Roberts x4
8.09 Jim Caldwell x4
8.18 Simon Hemsley x4
8.27 Phil Vokes x4
8.36 Rob Platt x4
8.45 Ged Keary x4
8.54Stuart Reynolds x4
9.03Brian Greenbank x4
9.12 Jim McEvans x4
9.21 Ron Sloane x4
9.30 Peter Dobson x4
9.39 John Hilditch x2 Lewis Marland x2
9.48 Dave Sully x4
9.57 Paul Fell x4
10.06 John Hunt x4
10.15 Dave Blood x4
10.24 Percival x2 -2 players req
10.33 Mick Mahon x4
10.42Steve Aspinall x4
10.51 Simon Poucher x4
11.00 Jim Clarke x4
11.09 Les Russon x4
11.18 Nigel Hallows x4
11.27 Jerry Salmon x2 Chris Adams x2
11.36 Tom Butler x4
11.45 Paul Evans x4
11.54 Sam Leach x4
12.03 Pete Maher x4
12.12 Ian Marchant x4
12.21Richard Blackwell x4
12.30 Koos Alders x4
12.39 Ian Hellens x4
12.48 Richard Willianmson x4
12.57 Brian Hopkins x4

Vale Royal still on and looking good- Fairhaven rescheduled!

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*Great news- Fairhaven Wilson sponsored event now rearranged for Weds 24th April and is now a team of 4 event as well as an event on its own it will also be part of a two day links Classic with Caldy on Thursday 25th April let me know if you wish to play*

Dear Maxitours player,

Vale Royal are very confident that the event will go ahead tomorrow as no rain is forecast after 8am and the course has superb drainage.

My website will be updated at 8am for the later starters.

I coached all afternoon and it was very pleasant out there in the wind today!

There is room for pairs at 8.29am, 9.15am 10.48am and 1.12pm let me know if you want some fresh air on a great course!

Thanks Tim

8.20 David Kelly x4
8.29 Colin Roberts x2 – 1 pair required
8.38 Jim Caldwell x4
8.47 Simon Hemsley x4
8.56 Craig Dyson x4
9.06 Neil Drummond x4
9.15
9.24 John Dickenson x3 Andy Moss x1
9.30 John Johnstone x4
10.39 Mick Mahon x4
10.48
10.57 Steph Hamilton x4
11.06 Paul Fell x4
11.15 Brian Hopkins x2 Lewis Marland x2
11.24 Mike Gray x4
11.33 Peter Birtwistle x2 Dave Keen x2
11.42 Bev Crute x4
11.51 Dan Huffman x4
12.00 Pete Maher x4
12.09 Roger Percival x4
12.18 Sam Leach x4
12,27 Paul Gilbert x4
12.36 Barrie Simpson x2 Mike Lambe x2
12.45 Les Russon x4
12.54 John Hilditch x4
1.03 Paul Dalby x4
1.12
1.21 Richard Williamson x4
1.30 David Smith x4
1.39 Gary Parle x4
1.48 David Smith x4
1.57 Bernard Wood x4
2.06 Chris Ernill x4
2.15
2.24 Joe Yates x 4

Maxitours at Classy Conwy

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Next weeks fantastic venues !
Fairhaven-Tuesday 12th March -spaces
Vale Royal Friday 15th March- spaces

Maxitours at Classy Conwy

A Blustery day saw nearly 100 windswept Maxitours golfers relishing the stunning challenge that is Conwy Golf Club.

The freshly rivetted bunkers looked in excellent condition and the fast running fairways are getting back to their very best. The superb greens were freshly cut and rolled and the holes were changed for our players today. -Brilliant.

New general Manager Matt Parsley is doing a superb job and is well on the way to establishing Conwy as the premier venue in Wales. Thanks to everyone at this lovely Club for your efforts today.
‘That was a proper test of golf-brilliant’ Oozed Dave Blood
‘The pins were tucked away- I think the green keeper had a row with his wife this morning!’ Observed Paul Dalby
‘I got blown away out there, but in a strange way I enjoyed it!’ Reported Barrie Simpson

Jonny Barton never gets a mention in my reports due to his average personality, average looks, average height and very average golf. He gave me a piece of paper to help me with my report after staying up all night thinking how he could get a mention.
‘Climatic day at cool, clearing, Curtis cup venue- Championship Conwy’ Thanks Jonny. You might get another mention in five years time or so.

Graham Jackson is very competitive but he hit some shorter than usual drives today. He was in the bar blaming his poor form on his recent weight loss. ‘How much have you shed?’ I enquired to the portly Heyrose man.
‘About 2 and a half pounds’ He replied proudly munching on a bag of KP peanuts.

Peter Freeman has no idea how to charm the tournament organiser. I haven’t seen him for a couple of years and the first comment he made after looking at me was:
‘I think your website picture needs updating.’
It’s a Shotgun start next week Pete- bring your hiking boots.

Peter Ledgers’ team were going well until they had to rely on him on the 14th hole. He was faced with a delicate chip over a bunker which was marked as GUR. His new nickname is OKE COKE as he went in and out of it three times before turning around and shaking his head all about.

The best scores of the day were from the early starters who missed the afternoon squalls.

Bramall battlers Steve Merricks(4), Les Russon(12), Rob Kenyon (13)and Gavin Spencer(16) were surprised and delighted to take 3rd spot with 79 points.

Wilmslow Jim Caldwell (11) Bryce Brooks (6) Russell Cash (6) and Liam Pilkington(12) all played well to score 82points but they were quieter than you would imagine after picking up just two points on their final hole to narrowly miss out on victory.

Paul Fell(5) has waited 8 months for a win and then he has two on the bounce. I watched Ben Kinsey(5) and Mark Hughes(8) both make birdies on the closing hole to leap frog into the lead. Dave Cooper(16) was their 4th player. Well played chaps – great golf in the breeze!

Thanks to all players for your attendance today.
Yours in Golf, Tim

Nearest the Pin 2nd Dozen AD333s Jim Clarke
Nearest the Pin 15th Dozen AD333s Neil Edwards
2’s £135 Ben Kinsey Neil Edwards Lee Smith Graham Wilkinson Colin Berry Chris Wrighton 6 Pro V1s or 14 srixons per two

Conwy 4-March-2019
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Paul Fell, Ben Kinsey, Dave Cooper, Mark Hughes 83 12 Maxitours sweater each
2 Jim Caldwell, Russell Cash, Liam Pilkington, Bryce Brooks 82 10 Cutter and Buck top each
3 Les Russon, Steve Merricks, Rob Kenyon, Gav Spencer 79 8 Maxitours shirt each
4 Dougie Norman, James McNaughton, Rob Rolt, Bob Harrison 79 6 Maxitours shirt each
5 Alan Simpson, Steve Aspinall, Graham Wilkinson, Colin Berry 79 4 Maxitours bag towel each
6 Jim Clarke, Graham Jackson, Pete Booth, Norrie Erwin 78 2
7= Graham Davenport, Janet Heywood, Steve Heywood, Ian Appleton 78
7= Paul Rudkin, Chris Wrighton, Craig Gorton, Mike Lomax 78
9 Mike Spencer, Gareth Bradley, Maria Spencer, Joe Kirwan 77
10 Colin Roberts, Mike Upton, Dave Marchant, Dave Mason 76
11 Ian Hellens , Nathan Pugh, Stuart Birrell, Brian Yardley 75
12 Ed Pysden, Steve Levitt, Richard Payne, Simon Moorhouse 74
13= Richard Blackwell, Paul Beeson, Keith Potter, Peter Freeman 72
13= Dave Harlow, David Kelly, John Atkin, Stuart Blake 72
13= Andy Sandham, Dave Blood, Michael Humphries, John Marchmant 72
13= Roger Percival, Martin France, Pete Atherton, Ed Wilkinson 72
17= Jim Lindsay, Andy Stapley, Alan Booth, Barry Simpson 71
17= Nigel Hallows, Barney Ross, Paul Dalby, John Hilton 71
19= Sam Leach, Chris Walley, Johnny Barton, Jim Hodges 68
19= Jimmy McEwan, Jason Atherton, Paul Woods, George Andrews 68
19= Simon Poucher, Ollie Tovee, Brendan Leighton, Andy Stone 68
22 Neil Edwards, Dave Lee, Tim Potter, Lee Smith 65

Fairhaven start sheet 12th March 2019
1a Mick Mahon x4
1b Ian Hellens x4
2 Les Russon x4
3a Steve Aspinall x4
3b Mike George x4
4a Duncan Challen x4
4b Dave Blease x4
5 Peter Dobson x4
6a Kevin Hart x4
6b Koos Alders x4
7 Steph Hamilton x4
8a Phil Vokes x4
8b Dave Sully x4
9a Munro Donald x4
10 Lewis Marland x4
11a Paul Fell x4
11b Dave Blood x4
12 Ian Hellens x4
12ba Paul Hitchen x2 Mark Hughes x1 Richard Brown tbc x1
13 Jerry Salmon x2 Richard Blackwell x2
14 Chris Adams x4
15a Paul Rudkin x4
15b Mike Tarrant x4
16 Dave Boltonx4
18a John Gallagher x4
res
Nigel Hallows x4
Colin Byrne x4 18

Vale Royal start sheet 15th March
8.20 David Kelly x4
8.29 Colin Roberts x4
8.38 Jim Caldwell x4
8.47 Simon Hemsley x4
8.56
9.06 Neil Drummond x3 – 1 player required
9.15 Phil Vokes x4
9.24 John Dickenson x4
10.30 Dave Blood x4
10.39 Mick Mahon x4
10.48 Lewis Marland x4
10.57 John Johnson x4
11.06 Paul Fell x4
11.15
11.24 Mike Gray x4
11.33 Peter Birtwistle x2 Dave Keen x2
11.42 Bev Crute x4
11.51 Dan Huffman x4
12.00 Pete Maher x4
12.09 Roger Percival x4
12.18
12,27 Paul Gilbert x4
12.36 Barrie Simpson x2 Mike Lambe x2
12.45 Les Russon x4
12.54 John Hilditch x4
1.03 Nigel Hallows x4
1.12 Brian Hopkins x4
1.21 Richard Williamson x4
1.30 David Smith x4
1.39 Gary Parle x4
1.48 David Smith x4
1.57 Bernard Wood x4
2.06 Chris Ernill x4
2.15 Steve Parle x4
2.24 Joe Yates x 4