Tytherington AM AM next Thursday £22.50- last few spots
Clitheroe £25 13th Sept-full
Vale Royal AM AM £25 23rd Sept- only early times free

*****Maxitours trip to Portugal ******
Beat the Winter blues next year with some tournament golf in the sun.

The teams that have signed up are all really nice guys and regulars on my events so I am really looking forward to the event.
Filling up fast -Room for just 6 more teams!!
Jan 12th -16th 2017
Only £599 including flights -ridiculous!

Maxitours at Hesketh
Historic Hesketh Golf Club was in tremendous condition for the latest Maxitours event. All players agreed the journey to Lancashire’s golf coast was well worth it as they were rewarded with warm sunshine and a stunning course. Thanks to all the staff for their hard work and friendliness throughout the day.

There were a few signs that Autumn is not too far away. Mark Taylor should have been concentrating on his putt but instead he reported that he had spotted a few falling leaves gently blowing across the 14th green. Neil Wright reported that there were Swallows gathering on the telephone wires near the 2nd hole. He was worried that they weren’t fattened up enough to be fully prepared for their upcoming arduous migration to Africa in search of warmer weather. Dave Antrobus is also heading South this winter on a golf holiday. He looks as if he has plenty of calories in his system and is more than ready to safely survive the trip.

It is great to see so many mature players trying to look young by wearing expensive designer golf outfits on the course. Sixty-nine year old John Dickenson narrowly pipped Ray Tennant to win the prize for oldest guy in the field wearing a white belt.

In today’s event Steve Foxcroft from Knutsford was delighted to be the main man as he appeared on his team card fourteen times. Unfortunately this is not as impressive as you might think as they finished in last place with just 67 points. His pal Trevor Webb is a great bloke but he looked shattered after a tough day on the links, ‘I’m off to find a very dark room to have a lie down .’

Absolutely perfect golfing conditions and yellow tees meant scoring conditions were perfect throughout the day. The good natured Ringway team of Andy Thompson(10), Nigel Oakes(5), Dave Aden(12) and Rick Walmsley(4) took fourth place with 85 points.

Consistent Christine Kelsall(22) from Pleasington was the only lady in the field and she nearly repeated last year’s victory as she helped her team to 86 points and 3rd place. Prestbury’s Lee Charnley(6) was on top form and only dropped two shots to par all day. Jonny Conway(13) and Roger Dent (14)completed the team.

Ray Ward(16) from Hindley Hall has had a few barren months but recently found his form at Sandiway two weeks ago, his good play continued as he teamed up with Jordan Garner(4), Phil Ashcroft(14) and Gary Garner(6) to take 2nd.

Taking first place was the Grange Park team led by 1 handicapper Leigh Smart, Ex tour Caddy Ray Tennant(4), Andy Jackson(4) and Mark Bullman(12). The popular foursome recorded a very impressive TEN birdies between them as they made the most of the Hesketh par fives. Great golf chaps! Well played.

Thanks to Cheadle based Holidays 4 golfers who I would have no hesitation in highly recommending for your golfing trips abroad. They kindly supported today’s event. The top 6 teams all receive vouchers for £100 off a foreign golfing holiday for 4 booked through them-0161 428 0963.
Thanks to all players for your attendance today- brilliant. Yours in Golf, Tim

Nearest the Pin 2nd Chris Adams 1.16 meters Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin 16th Leigh Smart 85 inches Dozen AD333s
£117.50 3 pro V1s or 8 srixons per 2
Lee Charnley Leigh Smart Andy Jackson Mark Bullman Tom Jarvis Andy Thomson Steve Gibbons Trevor Nicholson John Farnsworth Andy Oakes Paul Browne David Kelly John Wormleighton

Tytherington AM AM
Thursday 8th September
10.24 Colin Roberts x4
10.32 Ian King x4
10.40 Roger Percival x4
10.49 Richard Blackwell x4
10.57Mick Mahon x4
11.06 Chris Adams x4
11.15 Trevor Foster ?
11.24 Dave Stanhope x4
11.34 Gary Whittaker x4
11.44 John Dickenson x4
11.53 Lewis Marland x4
12.02 Roy Ainsworth x4
12.12 Les Russon x4
12.24
12.33 Colin Baxendale x4
12.42 Alan Green x4
12.51John Stubbs x4
1.00 Dave Thomas x4
1.09
1.18
1.27 Chris Brownhill x4
1.36 Gary Garner x4
1.45
1.54 Dave Goodwin 2pm x4
2.03 Alan Baxter x4 Callaway tops
2.12 John Farrell x4
2.21 Brian Hopkins x4
2.30 Dave Bowers x4
2.39 Simon Ashton x4
2.48

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Spaces at Hesketh team of 4 on Thursday 1st September £30
Spaces at Tytherington team of 4 on Thursday 8th September £22.50

Maxitours at remarkable Ringway

It was a gloomy day in Manchester however the condition of superb Ringway golf course lifted everyone’s spirits. The terrific layout is always a real pleasure to play and there were plenty of positive comments from Maxitours players as they finished their rounds.

Thanks to all the staff at this superb Club for your hospitality. Secretary Fiona Cornelius is great to work and with her new haircut she is now ranked in the top three most attractive Club secretaries in the North West.

Seventy year old Roy Ainsworth checked in with new partner Keith Edwards. ‘He’s a ringer!’ Roy announced. ‘Is he very handy off his handicap?’ I enquired ‘No, he can’t hit a barn door with a banjo. He’s ‘s just been ringing out his socks in the car park- he played in the rain last night.’

Frank Hindle could be getting the Joe Hart feeling in the next couple of weeks. He thinks his place in his fourball is totally secure. Team manager Mick Mahon has other ideas and after today’s performance he is desperately looking for a decent new partner. Frank could soon be out on a free transfer.

Bernard Hessian’s team finished in last place but they were unfazed by their poor performance and even asked for a tee time at Vale Royal in a few weeks time. I informed them that I only had 3pm available and that there is a good chance they will be playing in the dark. After a quick chat with his team Bernard came back to the table and asked ‘Have you got anything later ?We might give that playing in the dark a try- we might do better. ‘

The early starters had the best of the weather before a heavy hour-long downpour toughened up the course.

Colin Roberts is a top man and he was out first. It was great to see him back playing some excellent golf as he helped his Alsager team to an impressive 82points. That score was matched by the lovely Spencer family from Bramall and also premiership Referee Mike Dean’s team from Aldersley Green.

Jim Caldwell’s Wilmslow team finished in 4th with 83 points and were narrowly beaten into 3rd by Sale’s Simon Poucher(15), Brendan Leighton(16), Vic Nillson(13) and Jan Jagielka(14).

Iain Bartholomew’s(4) team could only manage three points on the easy first hole however with the very positive Richard Blackwell(13) in the team anything is possible. An excellent back nine saw them record 85 points and take 2nd place. John Hilditch(11) and Tony Jennison(5) completed the quartet.

Roy Ainsworth(26) from Lymm is having a hip operation in mid September and is trying to get in as much golf as possible before a six month lay-off. He signed off in style as his senior Lymm team gelled tremendously to secure a memorable win with 86 points. Brian Ankers(16), Mike Verdon(15) and Keith Edwards(19) were the other team members -well played chaps!

Thanks to everyone for your terrific support today, yours in golf, Tim

2’s £145 5 pro v1s or 12 srixons Graham Bailey Ray Tennant Steve Sutton Andy Adshead Iain Bartholomew Gordon Warke Barry Jackson x2

Nearest the Pin 13th Mike Dean Dozen AD333s
Nearest the pin 16th Tony Jennison Dozen AD333s

Hesketh Holidays 4 golfers team of four AM AM
Thursday 1st September
10.30 Colin Roberts x4
10.39 Ian King x4
10.48 Paul Browne x4
10.57 Colin Baxendale x4
11.06 Mick Mahon x4
11.15 David kelly x4
11.24 Jack Coleman x4
11.33 Dave Stanhope x4
11.42 Chris Adams x4
11.51
12.00
12.09 Bev Crute x4
12.18 Rob Weston x4
12.27
12.36 Nigel Davenport x4
12.45 Christine Kelsall x4
12.54 Nigel Oakesx4
1.03
1.12 John Dickenson x4
1.21
1.30 Paul Wrigley x4
1.39 Leigh Smart x4
1.48 Steve Welch x4
1.57 Steve Welch x4
2.06 Rob Little x4
2.15John Stubbs x4
2.24 Dale Beaghan x4
2.33 Brian Hopkins x4
2.42

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Spaces at Hesketh team of 4 on Thursday 1st September £30
Spaces at Tytherington team of 4 on Thursday 8th September £22.50

Maxitours at remarkable Ringway

It was a gloomy day in Manchester however the condition of superb Ringway golf course lifted everyone’s spirits. The terrific layout is always a real pleasure to play and there were plenty of positive comments from Maxitours players as they finished their rounds.

Thanks to all the staff at this superb Club for your hospitality. Secretary Fiona Cornelius is great to work and with her new haircut she is now ranked in the top three most attractive Club secretaries in the North West.

Seventy year old Roy Ainsworth checked in with new partner Keith Edwards. ‘He’s a ringer!’ Roy announced. ‘Is he very handy off his handicap?’ I enquired ‘No, he can’t hit a barn door with a banjo. He’s ‘s just been ringing out his socks in the car park- he played in the rain last night.’

Frank Hindle could be getting the Joe Hart feeling in the next couple of weeks. He thinks his place in his fourball is totally secure. Team manager Mick Mahon has other ideas and after today’s performance he is desperately looking for a decent new partner. Frank could soon be out on a free transfer.

Bernard Hessian’s team finished in last place but they were unfazed by their poor performance and even asked for a tee time at Vale Royal in a few weeks time. I informed them that I only had 3pm available and that there is a good chance they will be playing in the dark. After a quick chat with his team Bernard came back to the table and asked ‘Have you got anything later ?We might give that playing in the dark a try- we might do better. ‘

The early starters had the best of the weather before a heavy hour-long downpour toughened up the course.

Colin Roberts is a top man and he was out first. It was great to see him back playing some excellent golf as he helped his Alsager team to an impressive 82points. That score was matched by the lovely Spencer family from Bramall and also premiership Referee Mike Dean’s team from Aldersley Green.

Jim Caldwell’s Wilmslow team finished in 4th with 83 points and were narrowly beaten into 3rd by Sale’s Simon Poucher(15), Brendan Leighton(16), Vic Nillson(13) and Jan Jagielka(14).

Iain Bartholomew’s(4) team could only manage three points on the easy first hole however with the very positive Richard Blackwell(13) in the team anything is possible. An excellent back nine saw them record 85 points and take 2nd place. John Hilditch(11) and Tony Jennison(5) completed the quartet.

Roy Ainsworth(26) from Lymm is having a hip operation in mid September and is trying to get in as much golf as possible before a six month lay-off. He signed off in style as his senior Lymm team gelled tremendously to secure a memorable win with 86 points. Brian Ankers(16), Mike Verdon(15) and Keith Edwards(19) were the other team members -well played chaps!

Thanks to everyone for your terrific support today, yours in golf, Tim

2’s £145 5 pro v1s or 12 srixons Graham Bailey Ray Tennant Steve Sutton Andy Adshead Iain Bartholomew Gordon Warke Barry Jackson x2

Nearest the Pin 13th Mike Dean Dozen AD333s
Nearest the pin 16th Tony Jennison Dozen AD333s

Hesketh Holidays 4 golfers team of four AM AM
Friday 1st September
10.30 Colin Roberts x4
10.39 Ian King x4
10.48 Paul Browne x4
10.57 Colin Baxendale x4
11.06 Mick Mahon x4
11.15 David kelly x4
11.24 Jack Coleman x4
11.33 Dave Stanhope x4
11.42 Chris Adams x4
11.51
12.00
12.09 Bev Crute x4
12.18 Rob Weston x4
12.27
12.36 Nigel Davenport x4
12.45 Christine Kelsall x4
12.54 Nigel Oakesx4
1.03
1.12 John Dickenson x4
1.21
1.30 Paul Wrigley x4
1.39 Leigh Smart x4
1.48 Steve Welch x4
1.57 Steve Welch x4
2.06 Rob Little x4
2.15John Stubbs x4
2.24 Dale Beaghan x4
2.33 Brian Hopkins x4
2.42

Great Upcoming Maxitours events
Ringway 25th Aug- last few spaces
Hesketh 1st September- filling up!
Tytherington -8th Sept filling nicely

Maxitours at superb Sandiway

Maxitours made the short journey from sunny Stockport into deepest Cheshire for the second round of the Summer Classic at Sandiway. Glorious weather and an even more glorious golf course meant there were plenty of happy golfers drinking San Miguel on the veranda after play.

Thanks to all the staff at this first class five star golf venue for your superb hospitality and thanks to highly rated General Manager Anthony Roberts who runs a very tight ship.

After the round there were plenty of comments:
‘Terrific day ‘ beamed John Dickenson
‘That was brilliant – what a course’ chirped Mike Gauden
‘I love it here’ crooned Dave Stanhope.
‘I’m giving this game up’ muttered Steve Parle.

There were a record three Maxitours golfers who turned up this morning wearing work clothes in an attempt to deceive their better halves. ‘My wife’s at home looking after our three kids – it’s the Summer holidays and she is slowly losing it.’ chuckled one unnamed player. ‘ There was absolutely no way I would be granted a pass’.

Terry Harper told me that he was playing in his last event of the year before he sets off on a two month cruise with his wife. Unfortunately for Mrs Harper things aren’t as glamorous as they may at first appear. After further questioning Terry revealed that he has got a barge and is looking forward to exploring the many delightful waterways that Birmingham has to offer…I don’t want to interfere but I think Mrs Harper may prefer the Caribbean Terry.

The likeable Grange Park low handicap team of Ray Tennant(5), Leigh Smart(1), Billy Rawsthore(6) and Andy Jackson(5) set the early pace with an excellent 86 points. Ray is famous for splitting fairways with his Taylor Made Driver – ‘I bet you drive in the middle lane of the motorway’ chuckled one of his partners in the bar after play.

Seventy year old Ray Ward(16) from Hindley Hall teamed up with Forest of Arden’s Damien Jakes (7)and father and son Jordan(5) and Gary Garner(6) to take first place with 87 points,. Despite dropping a shot on the 17th hole they managed to hold on to take their first win of the season, Well played chaps.

Thr 36 hole event was incredibly close with the top four teams scoring 165 over the two days! A strong showing by the Garry Smith Blakely team on the final day when they scored 85 points saw them take first place on a card play-off- Congratulations!
Mick Mahon’s Mytton Fold team took second, Ian Kings Bramall team finished third and Dave Bowers team were 4th.

Many thanks to Carus Green resort for their sponsorship, I am staying at this great venue in Kendal with my family for a couple of days next week. The accommodation is brilliant and the course is a real pleasure to play. I recommended it to Roy Ainsworth last year and he went in May and is going again in September. ‘ its absolutely brilliant’ said his pal Brian Ankers from Lymm Golf Club.

Thank you for your support these last two days, I hope you enjoyed your golf as much as I enjoyed running the event. I am having website issues which I hope to resolve tomorrow- sorry for any inconvenience!

Yours in Golf,
Tim

Nearest the Pin 8th hole Gary Conroy 4 ball voucher at Carus Green Golf Club
Nearest the Pin 18th hole Darren Whittaker 4 ball voucher at Carus Green Golf Club
2’s £175 5 pro V1s or 12 srixon AD333s Mick Mahon Mike Taylor Leigh Smart Stuart Blake Kev Hawkins Brett Sutcliffe Alan Burton Hugh Mullin John Bent

Ringway Taylor Made AM AM times Thursday 25th August

9.00 Colin Roberts x4
9.09 Jim Caldwell x4
9.18 Ian King x4
9.27 Roger Percival x4
9.36
9.45 Mick Mahon x4
9.54
10.03 Ian Ainsworth x4
10.12 Colin Baxendale x4
10.21 Rob Weston x4
10.30 Roy Ainsworth x4
10.39 Dave Stanhope x4
10.48 Trevor Foster x4
10.57 Roy Ainsworth x4
11.06 Frank Stapleton x4
11.15 Bernard Hessian x4
11.24 John Dickenson x4
11.33 Alan Green x4
11.42 Les Russon x4
11.51 Leigh Smart x4
12.00
12.09 Bob Kwan x4
12.18 Sam Leach x4
12.27 Steve Wilson x4?
12.36 John Stubbs x4
12.45 Dave Randles x2 – need 2 more Graham Bates x2
12.54 Richard Blackwell x4
1.03 Archie Tahir x4
1.12
1.21 Gary Garner x4
1.30 Simon Poucher x4
1.39 Steve Parle x4
1.48 Brian Hopkins x4
1.57 Dave Goodwin x4
2.06 Barry Jackson x4
2.15 Andy Wilde x4
2.24
2.33 Gary Neiles x4