Maxitours at very highly rated Romiley

Posted on June 19, 2018 by tpmaxwell

One space remaining at Hazel Grove AM AM next Thurday (28th June)
5th July Davenport AM AM
Lancaster Mon 9th July last few spaces at this great course- don’t miss it!!
Hopwood AM AM Thurs 20th July – 1 space
Dunham Forest AM AM Thurs 26th July – full

This balmy Summer of Golf continued at Romiley Golf Club today. Thanks to everyone at this lovely venue for making us feel SO welcome.

I finally realised my lifetime ambition to have my own car parking spot at a golf club as Romiley reserved me a prime spot with my name on in big letters. I was also very warmly greeted by a couple of suited members when I arrived (Duncan Challen and Dave Blood) and the greens were hand cut and ironed for our players by the expert greens staff- brilliant.

Romiley Golf Club is now right back amongst the elite Manchester courses and I would highly recommend it as a future Captains away day venue.
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‘Wonderful’ said Colin Roberts
‘Brilliant I love that course’ Oozed Barrie Simpson
‘Book it for next year -what a great course!’ Requested Paul Woodbine
‘ It was immaculate’ Said the less than immaculately dressed Bill Heywood.
‘The Greens were so true it was a pleasure to put on them’ Said Neale Laurent

Nigel Davenport ordered a healthy ham salad sandwich on wholemeal bread for his lunch and then followed it up had a new Maxitours record three bowls of chips. This class 4 handicapper is category 1 golfer but when it comes to eating and drinking he plays off scratch.

Jim Clarke has been on top form recently after a couple of impressive wins but he struggled a little bit today and had some bad luck when his slightly wayward drives kept rolling into awkward lies in the rough. He knew it was going to be a long day when he arrived late and had to take his sausage sandwich on the course with him. As he was walking down the first fairway his juicy sausage rolled out of its bap and unfortunately ended up in a sandy divot. After consulting with his team Jim had to declare it inedible and he ordered a provisional.

Phil Robinson has been watching too much World Cup football. He played like Raheem Sterling as he didn’t lose his marker and kept missing simple little tap ins from a couple of feet.

In today’s event it was great to see a husband and wife team in the prizes as lovely Kay (32) and ever so slightly less lovely Simon Conway (8) combined well to take 3rd place with 44 points.

The English football team is a very young vibrant bunch and they could have a bright future. There is nothing young and vibrant about John Farnsworth(22) but the ex- butcher (his wife who ran the butchery actually sacked him for being too miserable to his customers) called upon all his experience to take second place today. Farnsworth has a funny swing and his mates tell me his favourite cuts of meat are ‘chops’ and ‘shanks’ but today he hit some prime cuts to take ‘joint’ 2nd place. Richard Palmer was his surprised partner.

Winning today is the oldest winner for over 5 years as seventy eight year old Bill Parkinson(15) from Shaw Hill and Lake Nona (!) took first place alongside Mark Birtwistle(12). Loaded Bill owns Moorhouses Brewery among other things and he assured me that a pint of bitter tastes a lot better after a great game of golf. Well played chaps great victory on a super course.

Thanks to all players for your support, Yours in Golf, Tim

Nearest the pin 2nd hole John Newton Doz AD333s
Nearest the pin 11th hole Jon Hudson Doz AD333s

2’s £142.50 Brian Greenbank Josh Ainscough Roger Percival John Leonard John Newton Dave Plant Gordon Warke 6 pro v1s or 14 srixon AD333s each

Romiley	19-Jun-2018
Pos	Player pairings	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Bill Parkinson, Mark Birtwistle	44	12	FJ energise shoes
2	John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer	44	11	Maxitours merino sweater each
3	Simon Conway, Kay Conway	44	10	FJ Shirt each
4	Josh Ainscough, Neale Laurent	43	9	Sunice shirt each
5	Doug Edmonds, Gordon Warke	40	8	Pro quip shirt each
6	Martin Higgins, Charles Beadle	40	7	Pro quip shirt each
7	Barry Simpson, Pete Sinclair	40	6	Pro quip shirt each
8	Craig Dickenson, Paul Lord	39	5	Maxitours scorecards holder each
9	Dave Smith, Barry Taylor	39	4	Maxitours scorecards holder each
10	Ian Neilson, Paul Benson	39	3
11	Graham Jackson, Pete Booth	39	2
12	John Dickenson, Arthur Gray	39	1
13=	Terry Hines, Malc Bailey	38
13=	Paul Walton, Steve Dobson	38
13=	Bob Mottershead, Roy Christian	38
13=	Keith Workman, Dave Plant	38
13=	Nigel Davenport, Alex Walters	38
13=	George Bresnahan, Martin Firth	38
13=	Rob Blain, Mike Hill	38
13=	Rod Mills, Ken Swarbrook	38
21=	Rob Platt, Steve Barber	37
21=	Colin Roberts, Jeff Andrews	37
21=	Paul Fell, Nigel Ashton	37
21=	Brian Greenbank, Dave Wainwright	37
21=	Andy Stone, Daniel Dunn	37
21=	Graham Pike, Andrew Evans	37
21=	Bernard Wood, Steve Parle	37
21=	Barry Rigby , Andy Moon	37
29=	Carl Mollart, Tom Broadhead	36
29=	Jim Clarke, Chris Clarke	36
29=	Brian Yardley, Peter Brown	36
32=	Phil Okill, Andy Male	35
32=	Chris Chidley, Duncan Cameron	35
32=	Roger Percival, Ed Wilkinson	35
32=	Ian Hellens, Bill Heywood	35
32=	John Hudson, Andy Corner	35
37=	David Kelly, Dave Harlow	34
37=	John Atkin, Stuart Blake	34
37=	Guy Levers, Mike Wainwright	34
40=	Pete Keena, Paul Woodbine	33
40=	Ted Ellis, Alan Brough	33
42=	Munro Donald, Phil Hanson	32
42=	Chris Ernill, John Dawson	32
44=	John Newton, Joe Lauder	31
44=	John Leonard, Dave Lea	31
44=	Rodney Barlow, Jack Clarke	31
47=	Dave Gioodwin, Phil Robinson	29
47=	Brian Hopkins, Mark Taylor	29

Hazel Grove AM AM Thursday 28th June

10.00David Kelly x4
10.09Colin Roberts x4
10.18 Jim Caldwell x4
10.27 Jim Clarke x4
10.36 Bev Crute
10.45 Jack Coleman x4
10.54Lewis Marland x4
11.03 Mick Mahon x4
11.12 Brian Greenbank x4
11.21 Paul Fell x4
11.30 Simon Taylor x4
11.39 Dave Bentley x4
11.48 Neil Edwards x4
11.57 Rob Weston x4
12.06 Roger Percival x4
12.15 Paul Evans x4
12.24 Martin Bramwell x4
12.33 Tom Butler x4
12.42 John Hunt x4
12.51 Nigel Hallows x4
1.00 Chris Adams x4
1.18 Ray Jones x4
1.27
1.36 John Hunt x4
1.45
1.54 Sean Hammill x4
2.03 Barry Jackson x4
2.12 Richard Blackwell x4
2.21 Richard Williamson x4
2.30 Simon Ashton x4
2.39 Joe Yates x4
2.48 Craig Rae x4
2.57 Brian Hopkins x4

Results from Conwy and The two day Welsh Classic

Posted on June 13, 2018 by tpmaxwell

Maxitours Welsh Classic at Conwy

What a fantastic two days of golf we have had in Wales.

I hope you enjoyed your golf as much as I enjoyed running the trip. Thanks to everyone for your class and integrity. Two days intense golf, great weather, immaculate behaviour and plenty of new friendships -we will be back next year!

Another gorgeous days golf was enjoyed by all today at 2020 Curtis Cup Venue Conwy. This is a top quality venue presented in excellent condition for todays event. Thanks to all involved at this fine Club.

‘Very, very, very, very, very good!’ said Steve Mattison and he doesn’t even have a speech impediment.

‘What a beaut!’ announced Phil Hanson ‘That’s a brilliant golf course’

A few golfers had slightly bloodshot eyes this morning as the Llandudno nightlife took its toll.

There were reports that one slightly intoxicated player lost contact with his team in the sleepy coastal resort late last night. They phoned to ask him where he was but he had no idea. ‘I can hear the sea though’. Was his helpful response.

Conditions were ideal with not a breath of wind to deviate the flight of a crisply struck iron shot off high quality seaside links turf. Unfortunately, there weren’t many of these shots on view today and the Conwy links came out on top.

‘That was like a very one sided boxing match.’ Observed humble Richard Palmer. ‘The problem was the golf course was Tyson Fury and we were like that small bloke he fought last weekend who couldn’t punch his way out of a paper bag.’

Brian Ankers finished his round and proudly told me that he had a great last three holes. Playing partner Roy Ainsworth brought him down to earth when he kindly reminded him that’s he was hopeless for the previous 33 holes.

In todays’ event likeable father and son Jim(11) and Chris Clarke (18) recorded their second win of the season playing alongside Pete Ledger(18) and Graham Jackson(7). They were surprised and delighted to win with just 83 points.

They just pipped talented senior Scotsman Don Campbell(2)and his less talented team of John Aspin(15) Mike Clementson(8) and James Callow(17).

The Overall two day Welsh Classic Champions were Bramalls Simon Hemsley(10), Joe Kirwan(5), Gareth Bradley (scr)and Nigel Hall(8). They added 81 points to their 85 point haul on day one to win by 5 shots.

It was a great team effort with Gareth, Joe and Simon all battling their socks off and playing great golf to hold it together for two days. Nigels’ main contribution was driving the team car and buying some petrol. Congratulation guys great victory.

Top retired architect and all round nice guy David Smith(8) masterminded a second place finish for his team of Andy Hallows (10)Peter O’Driscoll(18) and Tony Coleman(16) (who was mustard). They added a second day 78 to their 83 points recorded at North Wales.

Thanks again to all Maxitours players for being such a delight to deal with- terrific! Tim

Conwy

Nearest the pin 2nd Bob Sutton Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 15th Chris Fensom Doz AD333

North Wales

Nearest the pin 13th John Hilton Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 17th Olivier Troalen Doz AD333

2’s £180 4 prov1 10 srixons per 2 David Kelly Bob Sutton Pete Johnson Chris Fensom Bob Eastwood Marc Morris Frank Hindle Steve Heywood x2 Chris Adams Simon Golsby Nigel Hallows Don Campbell Mike Clementson

Conwy	12-June-2018
Pos	Team Players	Score		OoM		Comment
1	Jim Clarke, Graham Jackson, Peter Ledger, Chris Clarke	83		12		FJ Chill out top each
2	Don Campbell, Mike Clementson, John Asplin, James Callow	81		10		Dozen Pro V1s each
3	Simon Hemsley, Gareth Bradley, Joe Kirwan, Nigel Hill	81		8
4	Dave Greenwood, Sarah Ormrod, Nigel Hallows, John Delaney	81		6		Sunice summer sweater
5	Colin Roberts, Dave Mason, Pete Johnson,	80		4
6	Mike Spencer, Ian King , Darren Whittaker, Simon Alport	80		2		Sunice shirt each
7=	Dave Sully, Steve Heywood, Nigel Dibble, Miles Chilton	80
7=	Ian Fensom, Kev Hart, John Griffin, Don Caine	80
9=	Barrie Simpson, Martin Cox, Koos Alders, Marc Morris	78
9=	David Smith, Andy Hallows, Peter O’Driscoll, Tony Coleman	78
11	Roy Ainsworth, Brian Ankers, John Morgan, Mike Verdon	77
12	Richard Palmer, Frank Hindle, John Farnsworth, Nick Hawarth	76
13=	Bob Eastwood, Al Brown, Mark Clewley, Ashley Elliott	75
13=	Les Russon, Rob Kenyon, Gary Whittaker, Steve Rosier	75
15=	Martin France, Dave France, Peter Atherton,	74
15=	John Hilditch, JP , Simon Walton, Elliott Crabtree	74
15=	Chris Adams, Steve Hall, Andrew Oakes, Simon Golsby	74
18=	David Kelly, Stuart Blake, Mike Dobson, Bob Sutton	73
18=	Munro Donald, Paul Hanson, Phil Hanson, Swamy Narayana	73
18=	Phil McCurry, Paul Robinson, Peter Brown, Brian Yardley	73
18=	Peter Dolan, John Waterfield, Dave Watts, Neil McLeod	73
22=	Peter Daniels, Brian Hitchen, Jim Doran, Graham Littler	72
22=	Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Garry Smith, Andy Hamlett	72
24=	Sean Hamill, Malcolm Gibson, Tom Jarvis , Bill Caldwell	71
24=	Stuart Reynolds, Ray Mills, Chris Fensum, Ray Mills	71
24=	Peter Maher, Martin Higgins, Russell Humphries,	71
24=	Peter Walkden, John Hollingworth, David Rogerson, Craig Snape	71
28=	Jack Coleman, Anthony Bloor, Steve Mattinson, Giles Terry	69
28=	Olivier Troalen, Ben Aardewerk, Robbie Brown, Louis Troalen	69
30	Tim Spencer, Paul Higgs, Richard Banks, Barry Pendlebury	62
Overall	15-Dec-2017
Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM		Comment
1	Simon Hemsley, Gareth Bradley, Joe Kirwan, Nigel Hill	166	Cleveland wedge each
2	David Smith, Andy Hallows, Peter O’Driscoll, Tony Coleman	161	Maxitours merino sweater each
3	Colin Roberts, Dave Mason, Pete Johnson,	159	Maxitours holdall each
4=	Mike Spencer, Ian King , Darren Whittaker, Simon Alport	158
4=	Richard Palmer, Frank Hindle, John Farnsworth, Nick Hawarth	158
6=	Barrie Simpson, Martin Cox, Koos Alders, Marc Morris	156
6=	Ian Fensom, Kev Hart, John Griffin, Don Caine	156
6=	Chris Adams, Steve Hall, Andrew Oakes, Simon Golsby	156
6=	Munro Donald, Paul Hanson, Phil Hanson, Swamy Narayana	156
10	Roy Ainsworth, Brian Ankers, John Morgan, Mike Verdon	155
11=	Les Russon, Rob Kenyon, Gary Whittaker, Steve Rosier	154
11=	Olivier Troalen, Ben Aardewerk, Robbie Brown, Louis Troalen	154
13=	Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Garry Smith, Andy Hamlett	153
13=	Peter Dolan, John Waterfield, Dave Watts, Neil McLeod	153
15=	Bob Eastwood, Al Brown, Mark Clewley, Ashley Elliott	152
15=	Don Campbell, Mike Clementson, John Asplin, James Callow	152
17=	Stuart Reynolds, Ray Mills, Chris Fensum, Ray Mills	148
17=	Peter Maher, Martin Higgins, Russell Humphries, Charles Beadle	148
17=	Peter Daniels, Brian Hitchen, Jim Doran, Graham Littler	148
20	David Kelly, Stuart Blake, Mike Dobson, Bob Sutton	143
21	Tim Spencer, Paul Higgs, Richard Banks, Barry Pendlebury	134

North Wales	11-Jun-2018
Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Olivier Troalen, Ben Aardewerk, Robbie Brown, Louis Troalen	85	12	FJ Chill out top
2	Simon Hemsley, Gareth Bradley, Joe Kirwan, Nigel Hill	85	10
3	Neil Drummond, Andrew Stone, Calum Cook, Daniel Dunn	85	8	Dozen Pro v1s each
4	David Smith, Andy Hallows, Peter O’Driscoll, Tony Coleman	83	6
5	Richard Palmer, Frank Hindle, John Farnsworth, Nick Hawarth	82	4	Sunice summer sweater
6	Chris Adams, Steve Hall, Andrew Oakes, Simon Golsby	82	2
7=	Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Garry Smith, Andy Hamlett	81
7=	Munro Donald, Paul Hanson, Phil Hanson, Swamy Narayana	81
9	Peter Dolan, John Waterfield, Dave Watts, Neil McLeod	80
10=	Colin Roberts, Dave Mason, Paul Fell, Pete Johnson	79
10=	Les Russon, Rob Kenyon, Gary Whittaker, Steve Rosier	79
12=	Mike Spencer, Ian King , Darren Whittaker, Simon Alport	78
12=	Roy Ainsworth, Brian Ankers, John Morgan, Mike Verdon	78
12=	Barrie Simpson, Martin Cox, Koos Alders, Marc Morris	78
15=	Bob Eastwood, Al Brown, Mark Clewley, Ashley Elliott	77
15=	Peter Maher, Martin Higgins, Russell Humphries,	77
15=	Stuart Reynolds, Ray Mills, Chris Fensum, Ray Mills	77
18=	Peter Daniels, Brian Hitchen, Jim Doran, Graham Littler	76
18=	Ian Fensom, Kev Hart, John Griffin, Don Caine	76
20	Tim Spencer, Paul Higgs, Richard Banks, Barry Pendlebury	73
21	Don Campbell, Mike Clementson, John Asplin, James Callow	71
22=	Dennis Whelan, Dennis Price, John Welsh, Malc Sparke	70
22=	David Kelly, Stuart Blake, Mike Dobson, Bob Sutton	70
24	Rob Weston, Steve Foxcroft, Tony Andrews, Trevor Webb	69
25	Arthur Swing, Monty Moore, Eric Slap, Billy Shank	68

Romiley start times TUESDAY 19th June

9.40 Colin Roberts x4

9.49 David Kelly x4

9.58 Andy Hockenhul x2 Neale Laurent x2

10.07 Brian Greenbank x4

10.16 Simon Hemsley x4

10.25 Jim Clarke x4

10.34 Rob Platt x4

10.43 Mick Mahon x4

10.52 Paul Fell x2 Terry Hines x2

11.01 John Newton x4

11.12 Martin Higgins x2

11.21 Neil Drummond x2 Duncan Cameron x2

11.30

11.48 Barry Simpson x2 Roger Percival x2

11.57 Les Russon x4

12.06

12.24 Ian Hellens x4

12.33

12.42 Ray Jones x4

12.51 John Hudson x4

1.00

1.09 John Dickenson x4

1.18 Bob Mottershead x4

1.27 Nigel Davenport x4

1.36 Richard Williamson x4

1.45 David Smith x4

1.54 David Smith x4

2.03 Gordon Warke x4

2.12 Steve Parle x4

2.21 Bernard Wood x4

2.30

2.39 Lee Tilley x4

2.48 Brian Hopkins x4

Full North Wales Results

Posted on June 11, 2018 by tpmaxwell

Spaces at Romiley Pairs Thurs 19th June

Maxitours Welsh Classic wonderful North Wales – Day 1

Clear blue Welsh skies greeted Maxitours players at North Wales Golf Club today. The course was in great condition and enjoyed by all.

Thanks to Club Manager Phil Breard and Professional Richard Bradbury who looked after us so well -they do a great job at this tremendous Club.

Sleeping on their early lead tonight is the Olivier Troalen team with 85 points. The team was last in so I watched them play the last and Robbie Browns tee shot hit the flag and he was left with a six in eagle putt to take first place! They were heading into Llandudno in great spirits so anything could happen tomorrow.

Simon Hemsleys team are happy sitting in 4th place and will call upon all their experience tomorrow at world class Conwy. David Smiths Ringway team were drinking iced water after their round and have been installed as favourites heading into the last day at Conwy.

Thanks to all whom played. Take it easy in Llandudno tonight chaps, those Welsh grannies are DANGEROUS. Tim

Nearest the Pin 13th Olivier Troalen Dozen AD333s

Nearest the pin 17th James Callow Dozen Ad333s

Well done to Robert Weston and Tony Andrews picked up a record 8 points on a tough North Wales par three 4th hole after both made impressive birdies.

2’s £120 6 pro v1s or 14 Srixon Ad333s Rob Weston Tony Andrews Andy Oakes Gareth Bradley x2 David Kelly Robbie Brown

North Wales	15-Dec-2017
Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Olivier Troalen, Ben Aardewerk, Robbie Brown, Louis Troalen	85	12
2	Simon Hemsley, Gareth Bradley, Joe Kirwan, Nigel Hill	85	10
3	Neil Drummond, Andrew Stone, Calum Cook, Daniel Dunn	85	8
4	David Smith, Andy Hallows, Peter O’Driscoll, Tony Coleman	83	6
5	Richard Palmer, Frank Hindle, John Farnsworth, Nick Hawarth	82	4
6	Chris Adams, Steve Hall, Andrew Oakes, Simon Golsby	82	2
7=	Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Garry Smith, Andy Hamlett	81
7=	Munro Donald, Paul Hanson, Phil Hanson, Swamy Narayana	81
9	Peter Dolan, John Waterfield, Dave Watts, Neil McLeod	80
10=	Colin Roberts, Dave Mason, Paul Fell, Pete Johnson	79
10=	Les Russon, Rob Kenyon, Gary Whittaker, Steve Rosier	79
12=	Mike Spencer, Ian King , Darren Whittaker, Simon Alport	78
12=	Roy Ainsworth, Brian Ankers, John Morgan, Mike Verdon	78
12=	Barrie Simpson, Martin Cox, Koos Alders, Marc Morris	78
15=	Bob Eastwood, Al Brown, Mark Clewley, Ashley Elliott	77
15=	Peter Maher, Martin Higgins, Russell Humphries,	77
15=	Stuart Reynolds, Ray Mills, Chris Fensum, Ray Mills	77
18=	Peter Daniels, Brian Hitchen, Jim Doran, Graham Littler	76
18=	Ian Fensom, Kev Hart, John Griffin, Don Caine	76
20	Tim Spencer, Paul Higgs, Richard Banks, Barry Pendlebury	73
21	Don Campbell, Mike Clementson, John Asplin, James Callow	71
22=	Dennis Whelan, Dennis Price, John Welsh, Malc Sparke	70
22=	David Kelly, Stuart Blake, Mike Dobson, Bob Sutton	70
24	Rob Weston, Steve Foxcroft, Tony Andrews, Trevor Webb	69
25	Arthur Swing, Monty Moore, Eric Slap, Billy Shank	68

Conwy Start times Tuesday 12th June

10.00 Colin Roberts x2 2 players required

10.08 David Kelly x4

10.16 Mike Spencer x4

10.24 Stuart Reynolds x4

10.30 Tim Spencer x4

10.36 Simon Hemsley x4

10.45 Barrie Simpson x4

10.54 Bob Eastwood x4

11.03 Roy Ainsworth x4

11.12 Jack Coleman x4

11.21 Mick Mahon x4

11.30 Jim Clarke x4

11.39 ian Femson x4

11.48 Roger Percival x4

11.57 John Hilditch x4

12.05 Yash Turgot x4

12.12 Les Russon x4

12.20 Peter Dolan x4

12.29 Richard Blackwell x4

12.37 Chris Adams x4

12.46 Pete Daniels x4

12.55 Nigel hallows x4

1.13 Peter Maher x4

1.22 David Walkden x4

1.31 Munro Donald x4

1.40 David Smith x4

1.58 Ian Hellens x4

2.06 Don Campbell x4

2.15

2.24 Olivier Troalen x4

2.33

2.49

2.57 Sean Hamill x4

Results from fabulous Fixby

Posted on June 7, 2018 by tpmaxwell

Limited spaces available at these Great upcoming Maxitours events!!
Mon 11th June North Wales AM AM (Colin Roberts needs 2 players for this 2 day event)
Tues 12th June Conwy AM AM

Tues 19th June Romiley Pairs
Thurs 28th June Hazel Grove AM AM
Thurs 5th July Davenport AM AM
Mon 9th July Lancaster Pairs
Fri 20th July Hopwood AM AM

Maxitours at fabulous Fixby Hall

Huddersfield Golf Club (aka Fixby) was in unreal condition for todays event. Highly respected Head professional Alex Keighley had warned me that the course was excellent and she was true to her word.

Fixby is known as the home of Yorkshire Golf and all our players were certainly given a warm Yorkshire welcome today- thanks to all the friendly staff for your hospitality.

‘That was a joy!’ beamed Koos Alders. ’What a beautiful course!’
‘Fantastic!’ reported Dave Griffiths ‘That twelfth hole is amazing!’
‘Thanks Tim, I’ve had a great day.’ Said well mannered Martin Cox. ‘Brilliant golf course and they’ve even got Timothy Taylor on draught in the bar- life doesn’t get much better than this!’
‘Absolutely Stunning.’ Was all that James Shipstone could say.

The course is a cracker but even off the yellow tees it is a really tough test of golf. The Yorkshire rough is ‘proper rough’. James Brown somehow managed to lose four of his titleist balls and two Callaway clubs in his adventurous round.

The undulating greens are the main defence of for this masterpiece and at least three players were reported to have five putted on the ultra slick surfaces. Martin Cox had the most impressive disaster after he hit a wonderful chip to within a foot of the 7th hole before deciding to four putt, much to the amusement of his opponents.
Two handicapper Liam Rex is usually a class act but today he had the touch of a dinosaur as he finished in 2nd last place with 27 points playing alongside John Newton.

Ian Venables(12) golf game has been going down hill faster than a rabbit on a promise in recent weeks. Today he found some form to take 5th place alongside order of merit leader Paul Fell(4).

Ex Copper Paul Robinson from Davenport finished in 4th spot playing with Charles Waldren – Kelly who isn’t as posh as his name suggests.They had a spiffing 42 points.

The Bolton based duo of Saran Ormrod(20)(Turton) and Matt Smith(3)(Dunscar) recorded a first ever podium slot with 43 points.

Second place went to new father Greg(6) and new Grandfather Chris Adams(12). Greg celebrated the birth of his baby girl Edie with his Dad by having a day out at Fixby and the celebrations continued on the golf course- congratulations boys.

Carl Marginson(14) was FC Uniteds manager for 12 years before taking a break in October. He teamed up with his former goalkeeper John Worsnop(14) to take first place with 45 points. Worsnop hits it as hard as he can and recently he burst both shoe laces after an aggressively struck drive. He rose to the challenge over the closing holes and eagled the last to secure a first ever victory. Well played!

Thanks to all who played today. Yours in Golf, Tim

PS Thanks to Maxitours players for your tremendous integrity, I am blessed to have such a class group of golfers. I know things are busy but if you can continue to give me two weeks notice if for some unforeseen reason should you need to cancel that would be appreciated.

Nearest the Pin 8th Paul Fell Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin 11th Dave Griffiths Dozen AD333s

2’s £100 4 Pro V1s or 10 srixons each

James Shipstone Andy Hall Chris Casson Joe Kirwan Paul Fell Matt Smithx2 Tom Hulme

Fixby	15-Dec-2017
Pos	Player pairings	Score	OoM	Comment
1	John Worsnop, Karl Marginson	45	12	Sunice waterproof top
2	Chris Adams, Greg Adams	44	11	FJ Chillout top
3	Sarah Ormrod, Matt Smith	43	10	Dozen Pro V1s
4	Paul Robinson, Charles W-Kelly	42	9	Sunice Shirt
5	Paul Fell, Ian Venables	41	8	Maxitours shirt each
6	Kieran Green, Peter McClane	41	7	Maxitours shirt each
7	Gary Butler, Tom Hulme	40	FJ Socks each
8=	John Hunt, James Shipstone	39
8=	Alison Shipstone, James Brown	39
8=	Andy Hall, Paul Brookshaw	39
8=	Koos Alders , Martin Cox	39
8=	Kieran Bradshaw, John Brooks	39
8=	Dave Greenwood, John Delaney	39
14=	Simon Hemsley, Chris Casson	38
14=	Roy Ainsworth, Mike Verdon	38
14=	Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer	38
14=	Richard Wakefield, Steve Heywood	38
14=	Tim Spencer, Ron Slaone	38
14=	Brian Hopkins, Alan Pengelly	38
20	Paul Higgs, Brendan Poynts	37
21	Trevor Nicholson, Dave Bentley	36
22	Barrie Simpson , Pete Sinclair	35
23=	Brian Ankers, Dave Lowe	34
23=	Frank Hindle, John Farnsworth	34
23=	Dave Slater, Dave W-Kelly	34
23=	Geoff Ellam, Ian Smith	34
23=	Dave Goodwin, Paul Woodbine	34
28=	Gary Hornby, Paul Lord	33
28=	Gareth Bradley, Joe Kirwan	33
30	Russell Humphries, Charles Beadle	32
31=	Dave Griffiths, Mick Fenton	30
31=	Michael Longshaw, Phil Robinson	30
33=	Martin Higgins, Nigel Hall	28
33=	Dave Blood, Duncan Challen	28
35=	John Newton, Liam Rex	27
35=	Myra Uttley, Nigel Uttley	27

Welsh Classic start sheets
North Wales Monday 11th June
9.13 Colin Roberts x2 2 players required
9.22 Simon Hemsley x4
9.31 Neil Drummond x4
9.40
9.49 Mike Spencer x4
9.58 Lewis Marland x4
10.07 Dave Whelan x4
10.18 Munro Donald x4
10.27 Andy Hockenhull x4
10.36
10.45 Jim Clarke x4
10.54 David Smith x4
11.12 Rob Weston x4
11.21 Barry Jackson x4
11.30
11.48 Dave Sully x4
11.57 Roy Ainsworth x4
12.06 Les Russon x4
12.15 Bob Eastwood x4
12.24 Peter Maher x4
12.33 Peter Daniels x4
12.42 Barrie Simpson x4
12.51 Mick Mahon x4
1.00 John Bent x4
1.09 Richard Blackwell x4
1.18 Peter Dolan x4

2.32 Chris Adams x4
2.41 Tim Spencer x4
2.45 David Kelly x4
2.50
2.59
3.17 Olivier Troalen x4
3.26 Don Campbell x4
3.35 Stuart Reynolds x4
3.44 Ian Fensom x4

Conwy Tuesday 12th June

10.00 Colin Roberts x2 2 players required
10.09 David Kelly x4
10.18 Mike Spencer x4
10.25 Stuart Reynolds x4
10.27 Tim Spencer x4
10.36 Simon Hemsley x4
10.45 Barrie Simpson x4
10.54 Bob Eastwood x4
11.03 Roy Ainsworth x4
11.12 Jack Coleman x4
11.21 Mick Mahon x4
11.30 Jim Clarke x4
11.39 Dave Stanhope x4
11.48 Roger Percival x4
11.57 John Hilditch x4
12.05 Yash Turgot x4
12.12 Les Russon x4
12.20 Peter Dolan x4
12.29 Richard Blackwell x4 earlier
12.37 Chris Adams x4
12.46 Pete Daniels x4
12.55 Nigel Hallows x4
1.04 John Bent x4
1.13 Peter Maher x4
1.22 David Walkden x4
1.31 Munro Donald x4
1.40 David Smith x4
1.49 Barry Jackson x4
1.58 Ian Hellens x4
2.06 Don Campbell x4
2.15 Ian Fensom x4 earlier
2.24 Olivier Troalen x4
2.33
2.40 Paul Cooper x4 tbc
2.49 Lee Tilley x4
2.57 Sean Hamill x4
3.06

Results from brilliant Vale Royal

Posted on June 1, 2018 by tpmaxwell

Results from brilliant Vale RoyalResults from brilliant Vale Royal

Spaces at Fixby pairs– next Thursday- possibly the best course in Yorkshire!
Room for 2 or teams of 4 in the Welsh Classic Mon 11th and Tues 12th June

Maxitours at beautiful Vale Royal Abbey

The tremendous weather continued as Maxitours events headed into a warm and hazy June at Vale Royal. The course is maturing into one of the best in the North West and was once again in brilliant condition for todays’ competition.

A great day was had by all at this five star golf course and equally impressive clubhouse. New PGA pro Ben Derbyshire has added a real buzz to the Club and their hard working manager Ian Embury runs a very tight ship indeed.

Terry Hines and his cloth capped team came down from Chorley to play Vale Royal for the first time;
‘Eee that were fabulous’ said the likeable Lancastrian ‘’we’ll be back!’

‘Stunning’ announced David Dean. ‘We all love it here!’

Elliot Crabtree was in the woods a lot today, his ball went in the oaks near the 10th green, hit the Elm on the 15th and went in the Birch trees on the last. Ironically the only native British tree he didn’t hit with his ball today was a Crabtree.

Late starter David Dean finished his round and then headed off to Northwich to watch Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown live in concert. ‘The show will seem quite tame compared to some of the language my team were coming out with after their bad shots today!’ Joked the Woodside man as his team finished in 24th spot.

Duncan Hesketh has just returned from a golf trip to Florida. He played well for the first two days out there but then he told me his golf suffered as he struggled with a ‘flying right arm’. I told him that he should just grip the club lighter and let his elbow naturally hinge into his right side. He corrected me as his swing was fine. Apparently his right arm kept involuntarily waving at a voluptuous cheerleader driving the refreshment buggy and he couldn’t stop buying drinks from her.

Colin Roberts from Alsager has spent tens of thousands of pounds playing golf all over the world in the last six months and he has only just returned from Nice on Tuesday after yet another golfing vacation. The practice seems to be reaping dividends as on form Colin wins a pair of FJ socks for his 5th place.

Simon Hemsleys(8) Bramall team picked up 46 points on a terrific back nine effort after collecting a stuttering 37 points on the front nine. Their 83 points was good enough for 4th place. Gareth Bradley (+1), Nigel Hall(8) and Mark Clewley(4) completed the team.

Les Russon(13) also from Bramall and his team of senior Macclesfield golfers Paul Carroll(19) Duncan Adshead(20) and Steve Pegg(22) took third place. Smooth swinging Carroll hit a great shot into the16th to win nearest the pin and keep his team ticking along nicely.

Despite dropping a shot on their opening hole Wrexhams’ Paul Fell (6) and his cosmopolitan team of Ian Venables(12) Mike Lowe(8) and curly haired likeable scouser Ben Kinsey(4) took 2nd place with 85 points. Ex -army man Fell showed his true grit with a very valuable birdie on the closing hole.

Dave Stanhopes’(11) team took 1st prize today after a wonderful 87 points. The Dunham man is learning to fully relax on the golf course and is showing his true colours after he took an impressive one over par 37 shots on the tougher front nine to give his team a great a start. Long suffering team mates Phil Smeathers,(6) Tom Jarvis,(14) and Dave Antrobus(10) looked to be in a state of shock as they are not usually in the winners circle. In fact ‘wild’ Tom Jarvis has never had a top three finish despite ten years of trying. He normally only carries 13 golf clubs in his bag– his 14th club and most used is a strimmer he carries around with him to search for his balls in the long rough.
Well played chaps great victory.

Thanks to all who played and battled the traffic your efforts are appreciated, Tim

Nearest the pin 10th John Delaney Doz AD333
Nearest the Pin 16th Paul Carroll Doz AD333

2‘s sweep £202.50 27 Srixon AD333s or 12 pro v1s per 2.

Joe Kirwan Andy Hockenhull Dave Wainwright Mike Hill John Delaney

Vale Royal 15-Dec-2017

Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment

1 Dave Stanhope, Tom Jarvis, Phil Smeathers, Dave Antrobus 87 12 Titleist Messenger bag each

2 Paul Fell, Ian Venables, Ben Kinsey, Mike Lowe 85 10 Maxitours holdall each

3 Les Russon, Paul Carroll, Duncan Adshead, Steve Pegg 85 8 Sunice light sweater each

4 Simon Hemsley, Gareth Bradley, Nigel Hall, Mark Clewley 83 6 Maxitours shirt each

5 Colin Roberts, Geoff Andrews, Dave Marchant, Brian White 83 4 FJ Socks each

6 Jim Caldwell, John Broadbent, Peter Griggs, Don Bailey 82 2 FJ Socks each

7= Brian Greenbank, Dave Wainwright, Ian Ponter, Mike Wainwright 81

7= Dave Bentley, Chris Clarke, Richard T-Carr, Rob Wood 81

7= Andy Hockenhull, Joe Kirwan, Alan Cunningham, Rob Jones 81

7= Pat O’Dowd, Jimmy Caffrey, Marcus Rigby, Kit Parkington 81

11 Mike Stuart, Alan Green, Dave Thorley, Dave Stone 79

12= Jack Coleman, Harvey Mattison, Steve Mattison, Anthony Bloor 78

12= Brian Hopkins, Gary Bresnahan, Mark Johnson, Tim Wrigley 78

12= Tom Baker, Tom Baker JNR, John Kilner, David Smith 78

12= Joe Yates, Alan Forber, Andrew Cox, John Longworth 78

16= John HIlditch, Ian Noke, Elliott Crabtree, Steve Boland 77

16= Paul Gilbert, Matt Nelstrop, Craig Rea, Mandy Gilbert 77

16= Terry Hines, Dave Myers, Martin Sales, Keith Rigby 77

19= Richard Blackwell, Tony Jennison, John Hilton, Steve Austin 76

19= Nigel Hallows, John Delaney, David Greenwood, Sarah Ormerod 76

21= Peter Maher, Martin Higgins, Russell Humphries, Gerry John 75

21= Gweneth Bramwell, Wendy Jenkins, Jill Kaye, Helen Davies 75

21= Steve Parle, Gary Parle, Gordon Warke, Mike McNulty 75

24= Paul Evans, Martin Sands, Tony Evans, Alan Read 73

24= Dave Sully, Steve Heywood, Donna Sully, John Bodgers 73

24= Malc Sparke, George Ross, David Dean, Wayne Colclough 73

27 Graham Pike, Frazer Mackenzie, Nigel Eckersley, Rick Sym 72

28= Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Frank Hindle, Dave Westwood 71

28= Jon Hudson, Mick Hill, Roger Burns, Mark Pretty 71

28= Dennis Whelan, Denis Price, Richard Yates, Craig Smith 71

31 John Newton, Mike Baker, John Leonard, Dave Lea 69

Fantastic Fixby start times
10.00 Colin Roberts x4
10.09 Simon Hemsley x4
10.18 John Newton x4
10.27 Mick Fenton x4
10.36 Barrie Simpson x2 Koos Alders x2
10.45 Terry Hines x2 Richard Wakefield x2
10.54 Mick Mahon x4
11.03 John Hunt x4
11.12
11.21 John Hilditch x4
11.30
11.39 Roy Ainsworth x4
11.48 Dave Bentley x4
11.57 Roger Percival x4
12.06
12.15 Nigel Hallows x4
12.24 Ian Lilley x4
12.33 Tim Spencer x4
12.42 Chris Adams x4
12.51 Paul Robinson x4
1.00 Peter Maher x4
1.09
1.18 Dave Blood x4
1.27 Paul Fell x2
1.54
2.03 Richard Williamson x4
2.12 Brian Hopkins x4
2.21 Lee Tilley x4
2.30

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