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results from the Clarion Masters at Vale Royal

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Room at Hopwood on Monday 30th June and Lancaster the following Friday – 11th July 2 top venues!

Maxitours at Magnificent Vale royal.

Vale Royal was magnificent again today. This beautiful venue is a pleasure to play, the greens were cut and ironed for us and recent rain saw the green lush course presented immaculately. Thanks to all the green staff for their superb efforts.

Things were back to normal for Chris Lee and Graham Davenport this week. They played with their wives in the Maxitours Wales event last week and were on their best behaviour eating salad and being polite with each other. They were back on the buttered crispy bacon baps and ripping each other to shreds today. They looked very happy.

It was great to see Great Britain Olympic cyclist Rob Hayles playing with the Clarion Sponsors team- he still looked as fit as a fiddle. On the other end of the sporting spectrum was Stuart Hibbert – Maxitours worst ever golfer. I really thought we had seen the last of him through injury but he was back again inflicting more pain and frustration on his team mates and driving one of the most decrepit single seater buggies I have ever seen. He actually contributed a couple of times to everyone’s amazement.

In todays event the perfcet conditions saw some good scoring.

With an impressive score of ninety points was the retired Paul Robinsons Heyrose team of Tom Faulkner, Peter Taylor and Phil McCurry.

Robinson and McCurry are retired and feeling old on the last tee. They told their partners that the young guns were needed to perform on the last. Unfortunately, they both went out of bounds so left it to the oldies to secure a solid six points.

Winning today with 91 points were Saddleworths Dave Rhodes, Dave Sarsfield, Lee Tilley and Ian Hogg. They collected 8 points with two birdies in a dramatic ‘Keegan Bradley like’ finish on the closing hole. Well played guys. I am sure everyone had a great day.

Thanks for your support,

Tim.

Nearest the pin 10th Kevin Moore Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 16th John Harrop Doz AD333

2’s £302.50 5 pro v1s 6 TP5 12 srixon AD333 Per two

Peter Taylor Nick Tomlinson Mick Mahon Jim Harrop Andy Corner Mike Hill Phil Young Steve Austin Andy Stones John Haskin Geoff Bickerton Chris Church Dave Britton Austin McBride Steve Austin

Vale Royal 25th June
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Dave Sarsfield, Peter Norbury, Dave Rhodes, Ian Hogg 91 12 Oscar Jacobsen wind top each
2 Paul Robinson, Phil McCurry, Tom Faulkner, Peter Taylor 90 10 FJ Shirt each
3 Gary Neiles, John Longworth, James Connor, Gavin Connor 89 8 Callaway shirt each
4 Pete Keena, Martin Wainman, Nigel Edwards, Ray Cornwall 88 6 Callaway shirt each
5 Martin Williams, Simon Hartland, Dean Newshome, Mike Keen 87 4 Maxitours cap each
6 Neale Laurent, Jim Harrop, Josh Hunter, Stuart Collier 87 2 Maxitours cap each
7 Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer, Gary Aldred, Nick Tomlinson 87 Maxitours cap each
8= Paul Fell , Nigel Ashton, Stuart Smith, Mike lowe 86
8= Gary Leyland, Steve Dow, Howard Kelly , Paul Calnan 86
8= Simon Poucher, Andy Stokes, Brendan Leighton, Andy Stones 86
11= Martin Prescott, Chris Adams, Andy Oakes, Pete Atherton 85
11= Paul Dalby, Barney Ross, Ali Holloway, Garry Owen 85
13= Steve Austin, Kurt Hilton, John Hilton, Sean O’Shae 84
13= Moby Rawthore, Austin McBride, Jon Davies, Manni Rawthore 84
15= Barry Caldwell, Paul Woods, James Smith, Keith White 83
15= Lewis Marland, Phil Dickens, John Cross, Neil Evans 83
15= John Winstanley, Akistair Cartwright, Andy Robinson, Rob Hales 83
18= Simon Corner, Stuart McBride, Steve Ashton, Denis Lynn 82
18= Tony Hope, Steve Woods, Mark Devany, Brian Bateman 82
18= Andy Stapley, Ian Hebenton, Phil Young, Phil Pugun 82
21= Matt Ford, Andy Bradshaw, Simon Hemsley, Chris Church 81
21= Steve Aspinall, Colin Berry, Graham Wilkinson, Keith Berry 81
21= Geoff Bickerton, Steve Booth, Mark Richardson, Dave Griffin 81
21= Niall Logan, David Harrison, Steve Brown, Bob Clarke 81
25 Neil Davies, Malcolm Sibson, Andy Barker, Alan Evans 80
26= Chris Lee, Graham Davenport, Janet Heywood, Steve Heywood 79
26= Graham Jenkinson, Ted Lacey, Kevin Moore, John Hassett 79
28= Jon Hudson, Mike Hill, Rob Blain, Andy Corner 78
28= Pete Walters, Mario Capostagno, Andy Millington, Bendan Poynts 78
28= George Kerr, Sean Haskins, James Duncan, Tony Leigh 78
31= Paul Evans, Tony Evans, Stuart Hibbert, Martin Sands 77
31= Ian Snape, Steve Jones, Austin Salmon, Wayne Spilsbury 77
33= Dave Walters, John Atkin, David Wilkinson, Stuart Blake 75
33= Chris Braider, Andy Parrington, Bob Scott, Andy Strickley 75
33= Andie Fraser, John Gunning, Ian Danes, Dave Britton 75
36 Russ Sollitt, Rick Shaw, Steve Lamont, Steve Smith 73

Hopwood Monday 30th June

10.00 Colin Roberts x4

10.09 Dave Goodwin x4

10.18 Jon Hudson x4

10.27 Paul Fell x4

10.36 John Winstanley x4

10.45 Andy Taylor x4

10.54 Neale Laurent x4

11.03 Mick Mahon x4

11.12 Lewis Marland x4

11.21 Sam Leach x4

11.30 Barry Caldwell x4

11.39 Martin Humphries x4

11.48 Russ Sollitt x4

11.57 Mike Dobson x4

12.06 Paul Price x4

12.15 Chris Adams x4

12.24 Dave More O’Farrell x4

12.33 Steve Aspinall x4

12.42 Kev Hart x4

12 51 Paul Salt x4

1.00 Nigel Davies 1 x4

1.09 Nigel Davies 2 x4

1.18 Richard Blackwell x4

1.27 Pete Maher x4

1.36 Steve Heywood x4

1.45 Lee Tilley x4

1.54 Geoff Bickerton x4

2.03 Richard Harper x4

2.12 Jim Rymer x4

2.21

2.30 Tim Spencer x4

2.39

2.48 David Smith x4

2.57 George Kerr x4

3.06 Dave More O Farrell x4 2

3.15 Simon Poucher x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Clarion Order of Merit

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Dear Maxitours player,

We have the Clarion Masters at Vale Royal on Wednesday which should be a great event on an excellent golf course. There is room for 2 players out late in the day if you are keen.

Below is the keenly fought Clarion Order of Merit which finished in May.

Congratulations to Wilmslows Jim Caldwell who narrowly pipped Munro Donald and Neil Evans to the Order of Merit title.

1st Taylor made Qi35 rescue club

2nd Cleveland Wedge

3rd FJ Quilted top

4th Doz Srixon Z Star

5th Doz Srixon Z Star

6th – 10th Doz AD333

The Clarion Order of Merit Winter Spring 2025.

1 Jim Caldwell 64
2 Munro Donald 63
3 Neil Evans 56
4 Mick Mahon 54
4 Gary Neiles 54
6 Steve Austin 50
6 Paul Robinson 50
8 Phil Dickens 48
9 Richard Blackwell 44
10 Richard Palmer 43
11 James Connor 42
12 Pete Norbury 38
12 Moby Rawthore 38
12 Dave Rhodes 38
12 Lee Tilley 38
16 Jim Cox 36
16 Steve Jenkinson 36
16 Andy Sandham 36
19 Jon Hudson 34
19 Steve Perrett 34
21 Rob Blain 33
22 John Colquitt 32
22 John Cross 32
22 John Harrop 32
25 Lee Compton 30
25 Dave Greenwood 30
25 Dave Sarsfield 30
28 Andy Faulkner 28
28 Dan McIntyre 28
28 Paul Woods 28
31 Steve Blakeway 26
31 Barry Caldwell 26
31 John Hilton 26
31 Pete Maher 26
31 Neil Pemberton 26
31 John Roome 26
31 Gary Smith 26
38 Nigel Ashton 24
38 Colin Bryan 24
38 Alan Gayle 24
38 Peter Griggs 24
38 Alistair Holloway 24
38 Martin Humphries 24
38 Gary Owen 24
45 Steve Best 22
45 Jim Clarke 22
45 Norrie Erwin 22
45 Mike Hill 22
45 John Longworth 22
45 Dave Marchant 22
45 Dave Mason 22
45 Martin Molyneux 22
45 Colin Roberts 22
54 Andrew Aherne 20
54 Gary Berrisford 20
54 Lee Charnley 20
54 Steve Dow 20
54 Ian George 20
54 Graham Jackson 20
54 Neale Laurent 20
54 Gary Leek 20
54 Stuart Smith 20
54 Dave Snape 20
64 Steve Booth 19
65 Jeff Allsop 18
65 Tom Faulkner 18
65 Jim Heywood 18
65 Tony Jennison 18
65 Phil Robinson 18
65 Alan Vaughan 18
71 Mark Foley 17
71 Kev Hart 17
73 Gary Clough 16
73 Andy Corner 16
73 Andrew Dean 16
73 Paul Fell 16
73 Andy Hamlett 16
73 Phil Harris 16
73 Sean Haskins 16
73 Mark Jones 16
73 Pete Ledger 16
73 Simon McCoy 16
73 Phil Molyneux 16
84 Chris Adams 14
84 Tim Bairstow 14
84 Jonny Barton 14
84 Gareth Bradley 14
84 Tom Broadhead 14
84 Nick Coleman 14
84 John Croxford 14
84 Dave Goodwin 14
84 Nigel Hall 14
84 Bob Kelsall 14
84 George Kerr 14
84 Ian King 14
84 John Lee 14
84 John Mather 14
84 Rob Platt 14
84 Martin Prescott 14
84 Steve Proffitt 14
84 Steve Rourke 14
84 Chris Walley 14
103 Nigel Armitage 12
103 Steve Ashurst 12
103 Matt Barrett 12
103 Sam Beverley 12
103 Steve Bracken 12
103 Andy Bradshaw 12
103 Chris Burnett 12
103 John Crossfield 12
103 Tony Cuppello 8
103 John Davis 12
103 Matt Ford 12
103 Jon Gallagher 12
103 Nick Green 12
103 Neil Griffiths 12
103 Steve Hall 12
103 Steve Hamer 12
103 Charles Hewitt 12
103 Neil Hodgkiss 12
103 Tony Hope 12
103 Trevor Hope 12
103 Andy Ince 12
103 Harry Kenyon 12
103 Nick Kerin 12
103 Malcolm Kendrick 12
103 Mike Lowe 12
103 Austin McBride 12
103 Dave McDougall 12
103 Jimmy McEwan 12
103 Nathan Mills 12
103 Bob Mottershead 12
103 Gary Myrescough 12
103 Richard Nicholson 12
103 Tony O’Gara 12
103 Gary Phillips 12
103 Cath Rawthore 12
103 Chris Rice 12
103 Tom Roe 12
103 Stuart Rogers 12
103 Jim Rymer 12
103 Sam Sanger 12
103 John Simpson 12
103 Alan Squires 12
103 Gary Titchen 12
103 Richard Williamson 12
103 Dave Wilson 12
103 Steve Woods 12
103 John Woosey 12
103 Keith Workman 12
151 Neil Ashton 10
151 Steve Barber 10
151 Malcolm Bates 10
151 Alan Baxter 10
151 Jamie Booth 10
151 Paul Calnan 10
151 Alan Campbell 10
151 Andy Corrigan 10
151 Gavin Connor 10
151 Kev Cunliffe 10
151 Nigel Davenport 10
151 John Dempsey 10
151 Pete Fotheringham 10
151 Colin Galimore 10
151 Steve Green 10
151 Andrew Hagan 10
151 Steve Heywood 10
151 Janet Heywood 10
151 Mark Hudson 10
151 Howard Kelly 10
151 Dave Kershaw 10
151 Ted Lacey 10
151 Sam Leach 10
151 Rick Margrave 10
151 Andy McEwan 10
151 Steven Moores 10
151 Dave Mulligan 10
151 Andy Parrington 10
151 John Phibbs 10
151 Graham Pike 10
151 Rob Price 10
151 Martin Quinn 10
151 Chris Ravenscroft 10
151 Kev Sharratt 10
151 Bob Siddall 10
151 Craig Stubbs 10
151 Rick Sym 10
151 Andy Taylor 10
151 Mal Tomson 10
151 Paul Traynor 10
151 Richard Wakefield 10
151 John Webb 10
151 Andy Williamson 10
194 Geoff Bickerton 9
194 Max Eaton 9
194 Dave Walters 9
197 Roy Ainsworth 8
197 Gary Aldred 8
197 Sam Askham 8
197 Andrew Barker 8
197 Tim Bessant 8
197 Robbie Blair 8
197 Fred Bridge 8
197 Greg Burgess 8
197 Chris Chidley 8
197 Peter Clark 8
197 Luke Clague 8
197 Tom Coan 8
197 Paul Dalby 8
197 Graham Foster 8
197 Phil Gow 8
197 Dave Hanson 8
197 Simon Hartland 8
197 Tony Hereford 8
197 Neil Higgins 8
197 Phil Hilton 8
197 Alex Jerman 8
197 John Jones 8
197 Tom Keeling 8
197 Malc Kendrick 8
197 Fiona Kelsall 8
197 Joe Kirwan 8
197 Joe Lauder 8
197 Andy Lawman 8
197 Gary Leyland 8
197 Jamie Lloyd 8
197 Karl Marginson 8
197 Simon Maxwell 8
197 Jim Meldrum 8
197 James Mooney 8
197 Simon Moorhouse 8
197 Paul Price 8
197 Ed Pysden 8
197 James Shipstone 8
197 Andy Southam 8
197 Peter Sparkes 8
197 Nick Tomlinson 8
197 Paul Unwin 8
197 Phil Vokes 8
197 Kevin Warburton 8
244 Andy Adshead 6
244 Steve Aspinall 6
244 Ken Booth 6
244 Pete Booth 6
244 Tom Butler 6
244 Ian Fearns 6
244 Sean Finlay 6
244 Simon Hemsley 6
244 Paul Hughes 6
244 Matt Jackson 6
244 Dave Keen 6
244 Dave McGuiness 6
244 Nigel Milroy 6
244 Daniel Moore 6
244 Pete Moores 6
244 John Owen 6
244 Kenny Plumb 6
244 Keith Shale 6
244 Alan Simpson 6
244 Ian Snape 6
244 Josh Street 6
244 Dave Turbot 6
244 Janet Wakefield 6
244 Martin Wainman 6
244 Steve Walmsley 6
244 Darren Weston 6
244 Colin Weston 6
244 Martin Williams 6
272 Bob Bailey 5
273 Alan Adams 4
273 Lee Addison 4
273 Don Bailey 4
273 Tony Baldwin 4
273 Sam Bagshaw 4
273 Steve Barlow 4
273 John Bent 4
273 Dave Blease 4
273 Colin Buckley 4
273 Ian Cash 4
273 Ben Davies 4
273 Mike Dobson 4
273 Phil Dodd 4
273 Phil Elliott 4
273 John Fitzsimmons 4
273 Paul Haffenden 4
273 Martin Hamman 4
273 Phil Hudson 4
273 Steve Jones 4
273 John Kelsall 4
273 Lee 0 4
273 Steve Latchford 4
273 Joyce Larkin 4
273 Mike Mortimer 4
273 Andrew Norman 4
273 Pat O’Dowd 4
273 Liam Pilkington 4
273 Mark Pretty 4
273 Kevin Quinn 4
273 Phil Ryding 4
273 Jerry Salmon 4
273 Steve Saunders 4
273 Ian Self 4
273 Neil Tomlinson 4
273 Ian Waddington 4
273 Graham Wilkinson 4
273 Tom Williams 4
273 Daz Wilson 4
273 Barry Wilson 4
312 Sean Askham 2
312 Dave Blood 2
312 Julian Brindley 2
312 Dave Buckley 2
312 Mike Budd 2
312 Tom Butler 2
312 Don Campbell 2
312 Dave Carter 2
312 Neil Davies 2
312 Al Demy 2
312 Tom Gillibrand 2
312 David Griffin 2
312 Mark Hallam 2
312 Nick Hargreaves 2
312 David Lee 2
312 Paul Manning 2
312 Bill McCaffrey 2
312 Alan Moorby 2
312 Dave More O’Farrell 2
312 Warren Newton 2
312 Gavin O’Connor 2
312 Justin Rice-Jones 2
312 Leigh Roberts 2
312 John Selby 2
312 Phil Singh 2
312 Simon Wilkinson 2
312 Gareth Winston 2
312 Paul Yearsley 2
340 Paul Gilbert 1
340 Glynn Isaac 1

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

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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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