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Algarvian Classic final day results

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Algarvian Classic Final Day at Amazing Laranjal.

Glorious sunshine and an even more glorious golf course were the order of the day today.
Laranjal took things to a new level and was enjoyed by all. Tiger Woods played here a few years ago and they closed the course and practice round for the day to give him some privacy. He rated it highly and you can see why.

I went out on the course a couple of times this week to watch some golf. Normally it is a mystery to me how my various Maxitours clients play the game. I only normally chat to them before and after their rounds so I was fascinated to see how they crafted their way around a tough test of golf.

I caught up with the first group and parked 30 yards to the left of the 7th hole at Quinta. Bob Manley hit a magnificent wild hook which hit my buggy. Five minutes later I then drove over to the 4th in time to see Pete Norbury hit a low slice which ricochet off playing partner Dave Sarsfields knee.

I decided to go back to the clubhouse where it was safe and watch the football instead. On the way back I saw Steve Latchford who asked me if I had seen his 7 iron because he’d lost it in a bush.
I will stay in the Clubhouse and have a club sandwich instead next year.

In todays event there were big moves from the talented Prestbury Michael Thomas mixed team and James Fieldings Davenport team who both scored well on a tough Laranjal golf course.

The three leading teams all played well but it was experienced Galvin Green sales agent Jon Gallagher, top chef Matt Barratt, Insurance supremo John Woosey and Steve Ashurst (no idea what he does) who take first prize after a best of the day 85.
The Dave Rhodes Saddleworth team took second and Paul Dalby led his Wilmslow team into third place.

Well played everyone. Thanks for making the trip so enjoyable to run, not a single issue all week, your integrity is second to none. I hope you enjoyed your holiday!

Yours in golf, Tim

Laranjal 9th Feb
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Jon Gallagher, Steve Ashurst, Matt Barratt, John Woosey 85 100 euro
2 Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury, Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield 83 80 euro
3= Michael Thomas, Liz Thomas, Lynne Woolley, Pete Beele 79 div 2 80euro
3= Paul Dalby, Phil Vokes, Andy Lawman, Neil Higgins 79 50 euro
5 Alan Baxter, James Fielding, Chris Evans, Anthony Waterhouse 78 div 2 60 euro
6= Dave Rodwell, Brian Greenbank, Andy Cowan, Jason Wright 77 div 2 40 euro
6= John Bent, Steve Latchford, Ian Self, Kevin Quinn 77 10 euro
6= Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Janet Wakefield, Richard Wakefield 77 10euro
9 Huw Anthony, Mark Hudson, Tony Baldwin, Dave Mulligan 76
10 Munro Donald, Ruth Donald, Swamy Narayana, Liz Narayana 75 div 2 20 euro
11 Mike Budd, John Selby, Simon Wilkinson, Sean Finlay 74
12 Adam Carolan, Ben Davies, Eddie Ellis, Rob Sims 73
13 Colin Roberts, Martin Sands, Paul Evans, Lee Braxton 70
14 Bob Manley, Steve Bates, Bill Dixon, Paul Hunter 67
15 Martin Quinn, Dave Madely, Jonny Yates, Glynn Isaac 65
Overall scores 9th Feb
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Jon Gallagher, Steve Ashurst, Matt Barratt, John Woosey 252 12 Oscar Jacobsen Jacket
2 Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury, Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield 246 10 Oscar Jacobsen wind top
3 Paul Dalby, Phil Vokes, Andy Lawman, Neil Higgins 239 8 Oscar Jacobsen shirt
4 Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Janet Wakefield, Richard Wakefield 234 6
5 John Bent, Steve Latchford, Ian Self, Kevin Quinn 233 4
6 Mike Budd, John Selby, Simon Wilkinson, Sean Finlay 229 2
7= Alan Baxter, James Fielding, Chris Evans, Anthony Waterhouse 228
7= Huw Anthony, Mark Hudson, Tony Baldwin, Dave Mulligan 228
7= Adam Carolan, Ben Davies, Eddie Ellis, Mike McGoun 228
10 Michael Thomas, Liz Thomas, Lynne Woolley, Pete Beele 225
11 Dave Rodwell, Brian Greenbank, Andy Cowan, Jason Wright 215
12 Colin Roberts, Martin Sands, Paul Evans, Lee Braxton 213
13= Munro Donald, Ruth Donald, Swamy Narayana, Liz Narayana 211
13= Bob Manley, Steve Bates, Bill Dixon, Paul Hunter 211
15 Martin Quinn, Dave Madely, Jonny Yates, Glynn Isaac 210

Day 1 winners – John Bent team – Oscar Jacobsen Shirt
Day 2 winners – Eddie Ellis team – Oscar Jacobsen shirt
Day 3 winners – Michael Thomas team – Oscar Jacobsen shirt/2 doz srixon soft feel

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from Wonderful Warrington

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Maxitours at wonderful Warrington

A great day was enjoyed by all at Warrington, the Club is incredibly friendly and a firm favourite with my players. It was really nice touch to see Club Chairman John Hopkins welcoming our players on the first tee. He can feel proud of this terrific Club.

Thanks also to highly rated Club Manager Lisa Yates who is terrific to work with.

Players were incredibly complimentary throughout the day about the quality of the greens for February. New greenkeeper David Steventon is doing a terrific job and his reputation is rapidly growing. When I arrived at 8am this morning the green keepers were carefully hand cutting the 18th and the course was set up to a very high standard indeed.

Angela who works behind the bar is also a firm favourite with my players. You hear her before you see her but she is a friendly face who enjoys her job:

‘I love your players, some societies we get never crack a smile but your players are great!’ She told me. Thanks Angela – you are the best.

In todays event scoring was excellent as players made the most of the shortened course and smooth putting surfaces. Heyrose’s Phil Dickens, Steve Blakeway, Neil Evans and Paul Robinson took third narrowly losing out on a card play off to Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer , Munro Donald and Andy Faulkner who made the most of their warm weather training in Portugal last month.

Winning were four players also sporting sun tanned faces.

Dave Rhodes, Dave Sarsfield, Lee Tilley and Pete Norbury are incredibly close mates from Saddleworth. They had a shocking season last year but they found some form recently and were delighted with first place today.

Well played guys.

Thanks to all players for your integrity, I had a quick look at the 18th green when we finished playing and there was not a pitchmark in sight. Thank you so much.

Yours in golf,

Tim.

Nearest the pin 9th Paul Fell Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 16th Rick MargaraveDoz AD333

2’s sweep £197.50 4pro v1s or 10 srixon ad333

Paul Fell Jerry Salmon Richard Palmer Simon Raine Roland Horridge Ted Lacey Dave Goodwin Lee Compton Dave Rhodes Pete Norbury George Kerr Paul MacAllum

Warrington 12th Feb
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury, Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield 87 12 FJ Chill out each
2 Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer, Munro Donald 85 10 FJ Shirt each
3 Phil Dickens, Neil Evans, Steve Blakeway, Paul Robinson 85 8 Callaway Shirt each
4 Neale Laurent, John Harrop, Gary Berrisford, Lee Compton 84 6 Callaway Shirt each
5 Andy Sandham, Steve Jenkinson, Steve Booth, Jim Cox 83 4 Maxitours bag towel each
6 Neil Davies, Paul Manning, Sean Askham, Justin Rice-Jones 82 2 Maxitours bag towel each
7 Tony O’Gara, Andy Southern, Warren Newton, Andy Bradshaw 82
8= Jon Hudson, Mike Hill, Rob Blain, Andy Corner 81
8= Paul Fell, Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Mike Lowe 81
8= Jim Caldwell, John Roome, Lee Charnley, Russell Cash 81
8= Dave More’O’Farrell, Paul Calnan, Paul Unwin, Howard Kelly 81
8= Neil Pemberton, George Kerr, Tom Faulkner, Tim Beasant 81
8= Dave Griffiths, Chris Bracchi, Pete Robertson, Paul McLennon 81
14= Dave Goodwin, Dave Snape, Dave Greenwood, Alex Smith 80
14= Martin Wainman, Ray Cornwall, Paul Ashley, Dave Taylor 80
14= Sam Leach, John Mather, Jonny Barton, Chris Walley 80
14= Simon Raine, Denis Greenup, Roland Horridge, Ian Owens 80
14= Gareth Bradley, Iain Bartholomew, John Owen, Andy Russell 80
19 Jim Rymer, Dave McDougall, Bob Mottershead, 79
20= Andy Parrington, Andy Strickley, Chris Perry, Ted Lacey 78
20= Joyce Larkin, Tony Hereford, Paul Burgess, Martin Humphries 78
20= Steve Aspinall, Jerry Salmnon, Chris Genders, John Fitsimmons 78
20= Richard Blackwell, Gary Smith, Jojn Hilton, Steve Austin 78 Oscar Jacobsen top each
24= Colin Roberts, Nigel Armitage, Carl Deaville, Dave Mason 77
24= David Wilkinson, John Atkin, Steve Foxcroft, Stuart Blake 77
26= David Smith, Graham Bryant, Jonny Yates, Glynn Isaac 76
26= Paul Traynor, Richard Margrave, Steve Moores, Paul Bamber 76
28 Dave Hughes, Steve Lamont, Tony Chorlton, Pete Gold 73

Start times at Stockport on Monday 17th Feb

8.30 David Wilkinson x4

8.38 Matt Ford x4

8.46 Jim Caldwell x4

8.55 Paul Woods x4

9.04 Ed Pysden x4

9.13 Jon Hudson x4

9.22 Andy Taylor x4

9.31 Neil Laurent x4

9.40 Dave Blood x4

9.49 Paul Fell x4

9.58 Jim Clarke x4

10.07 Martin Humphries x4

10.16 Chris Adams x4

10.25 Neil Davies 2 x4

10.35 Neil Davies x4

10.44 Mick Mahon x4

10.53 Lewis Marland x4

11.02 Paul Gilbert x4

11.12 Paul Price x4

11.21 Darren Wilkinson x4

11.30 Gary Leek x4

11/39 Steve Saunders x4

11.48 Lee Tilley x4

11.57 Dave More O x4Farrell x4

12.06 Richard Blackwell x4

12.15 Paul Higgs x4

12.24 Paul Browne x4

12.33 Simon Raines x4

12.42 Martin Mellor x4

12.51 Paul Salt x4

1.00 Geoff Bickerton x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Maxitours at magnificent Mottram

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MAXITOURS AT “MAGNIFICENT” MOTTRAM

Maxitours players were greeted to a frosty start to the day but with it being a gloriously sunny day it didn’t take too long for the greens to thaw out and everyone was treated to a perfect afternoon with hardly a breath of wind.

The course was presented in great condition for the time of year so big congratulations to the Head Green Keeper Alistair and his dedicated team.

Also to Jill in the Clubhouse with the coffee/tea and bacon rolls offerings prior to play which many players took advantage of – thanks for your support.

Thanks to my good friend Matt Turnock PGA Professional at Mottram Hall for running my event today efficiently as ever whilst my 2nd Algarvian Trip takes place this week.

I hope you had a great day.

Congratulations to the Winning Sale Gc team with two Cheshire senior players – Moby Rawthore and Austin McBride, talented Richard Nicholson and Neil Griffiths. Not many shots flying around – excellent.

Tim.

Today’s results were:
2’s – £205.00 = 6 x ProV1’s or 13 x Srixon AD333’s
John Owen, Gareth Bradley, Andy Bradshaw, Andy Parrington, Paul Fell, Andrew Barker, Pete Clark and Geoff Bickerton
Nearest the pin on 7th – Andrew Barker – 1 x Doz Srixon AD333’s
Nearest the pin on 11th – Nathan Mills – 1 Doz Srixon AD 333’s

Mottram Hall Golf Club 6th February 2025 Score OOM
Moby Rawthore Richard Nicholson Austin McBride Neil Griffiths 87 Oscar Jacobson Top each 12
Gary Nieles John Colquitt John Longworth James Conner 84 on cpo FJ Shirt each 10
Sean Askham Andrew Barker Pete Clark John Jones 84 Callaway Shirt each 8
Colin Weston Darren Weston Andrew Dean Phil Molyneux 82 Callaway Shirt each 6
Jim Caldwell Lee Charnley Steve Barlow Andrew Aherne 81 on cpo Maxitours bag towel each 4
Matt Ford Andy Bradshaw Steve Proffitt Warren Newton 81 on cpo Maxitours bag towel each 2
Sam Leach John Mather Chris Walley Jonny Barton 81 on cpo
Gareth Bradley Joe Kirwan John Owen Andy Russell 81
Nathan Mills James Mooney Ian Cash Sam Bagshaw 80
Andy Parrington Chris Perry Ted Lacey Josh Hinds 80
Barry Caldwell Paul Woods John Lee Darren Lawrenson 79
Chris Adams Steve Hall Steve Best Jason Waite 79
Richard Blackwell John Hilton Gary Smith Steve Austin 79
Simon Ashton Ian Cole Steve Volp John Tetlow 78
Phil Dickens Neil Evans Mike Evans Dave Greenwood 77
Andy Sandham Jim Cox Steve Jenkinson Steve Booth 77
Neale Laurent John Harrop Lee Compton Gary Winston 76
Dave More O’Farrell Nick Coleman Dave McGuinness Paul McGuiness 76
Paul Fell Martin Humphries Colin Bryan Paul Burgess 75
Phil Robinson Alex Smith Phil Holland Richard Williamson no 2’s 75
Ed Pysden Henry Petrie Fred Bridge Simon Moorhouse 75
Geoff Bickerton Gary Myserscough Carl Everest Steve Booth 74

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from day 2 at European tour venue Quinta South

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Maxitours Algarvian Classic Day 2 at The South Course, Quinta do Lago

What a great tournament we have on our hands!

Stunning golfing conditions greeted the 60 Algarvian competitors at this tremendous Portuguese Open venue.
The best players in the world have graced this golf course over the years Seve, Faldo, Monty even Big Jack has competed here but today it had the likes of Paul Evans and Dave Madely enjoying the challenge.

Tees were a little further back than normal so scoring was tougher than yesterday.

Best score of the day was incredibly from the Knutsford team of Adam Carolan, Rob Sims, Ben Davies and Eddie Ellis with a brilliant 82 points which sees them move through the field into 6th place despite two big Vilamoura nights.

Paul Dalbys Wilmslow team were 2nd with 81 points, closely followed by Dave Sarsfield and Jon Gallagher teams with solid second round 80’s.

Saturday is moving day and Munro Donalds four ball were hoping to climb the leaderboard after lying in 14th out of 15 teams Unfortunately they moved back a shot and are in last place. Lovely people though.

Can the Mere team of Jon Gallagher (scr), Matt Barratt(11) John Woosey(11) and Steve Ashurst(18) hold their nerve tomorrow under intense pressure. They were looking a bit jumpy today. Those Saddleworth guys in 2nd place can play.

Get to bed if you want to win guys.

Laranjal tomorrow. Now that is another great golf course!

Tim.

South course 8th Feb
Pos Team Players Score OoM sweep
1 Adam Carolan, Ben Davies, Eddie Ellis, Mike McGoun 82 120
2 Paul Dalby, Phil Vokes, Andy Lawman, Neil Higgins 81 100
3= Jon Gallagher, Steve Ashurst, Matt Barratt, John Woosey 80 50
3= Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury, Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield 80 50
5 Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Janet Wakefield, Richard Wakefield 77 30
6= Mike Budd, John Selby, Simon Wilkinson, Sean Finlay 75
6= Huw Anthony, Mark Hudson, Tony Baldwin, Dave Mulligan 75
8= Martin Quinn, Dave Madely, Jonny Yates, Glynn Isaac 74 40 div 2
8= Dave Rodwell, Brian Greenbank, Andy Cowan, Jason Wright 74 40 div 2
10= Colin Roberts, Martin Sands, Paul Evans, Lee Braxton 72 20 div 2
10= John Bent, Steve Latchford, Ian Self, Kevin Quinn 72
10= Alan Baxter, James Fielding, Chris Evans, Anthony Waterhouse 72
13 Bob Manley, Steve Bates, Bill Dixon, Paul Hunter 70
14 Michael Thomas, Liz Thomas, Lynne Woolley, Pete Beele 69
15 Munro Donald, Ruth Donald, Swamy Narayana, Liz Narayana 67
Overall standings 8th Feb
Pos Team Players Score OoM Sunday Start times
1 Jon Gallagher, Steve Ashurst, Matt Barratt, John Woosey 167 11.36
2 Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury, Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield 163 11.28
3 Paul Dalby, Phil Vokes, Andy Lawman, Neil Higgins 160 11.21
4 Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Janet Wakefield, Richard Wakefield 157 11.12
5 John Bent, Steve Latchford, Ian Self, Kevin Quinn 156 11.04
6= Adam Carolan, Ben Davies, Eddie Ellis, Mike McGoun 155 10.56
6= Mike Budd, John Selby, Simon Wilkinson, Sean Finlay 155 9.44
8 Huw Anthony, Mark Hudson, Tony Baldwin, Dave Mulligan 152 10.48
9 Alan Baxter, James Fielding, Chris Evans, Anthony Waterhouse 150 10.41
10 Michael Thomas, Liz Thomas, Lynne Woolley, Pete Beele 146 10.32
11 Martin Quinn, Dave Madely, Jonny Yates, Glynn Isaac 145 10.24
12 Bob Manley, Steve Bates, Bill Dixon, Paul Hunter 144 10.16
13 Colin Roberts, Martin Sands, Paul Evans, Lee Braxton 143 10.08
14 Dave Rodwell, Brian Greenbank, Andy Cowan, Jason Wright 138 10.01
15 Munro Donald, Ruth Donald, Swamy Narayana, Liz Narayana 136 9.52

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from Europes finest golf venue – Quinta do Lago!

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Maxitours at Europes finest golfing venue 2024 – Quinta North Day 1 results

Quinta North was in terrific condition for todays first round of the Algarvian Classic 2. The greens were incredibly fast and rolling beautifully.

Here are photos of all of todays players- big thanks to Holidays4Golfers Mark Earnshaw for taking them.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/atYTfqAiuHQ61s5t8

Hopwoods mixed team of the Wakefields and the Heywoods lie in 4th place with 80 points. Richard is delighted that there is a great golfer I the Wakefield family, wife Janet playing off a twenty three handicap had five pars today as the Hopwood mixed team made a strong start.

Saddleworths Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes and Pete Norbury are lying in 3rd after scoring 83 points and the Wilmslow ‘A’ team of John Bent, Steve Latchford, Kevin Quinn and Chris Cyprus lie in second with 84 points.

Leading the way by three shots is the Stockport team of John Gallagher, Matt Barratt, John Woosey and Steve Ashurst.

A majestic birdie by John Woosey at the last sealed an eight point haul to finish a very solid round in style.

We play Quinta South tomorrow- the courses just keep getting better and wall to wall sunshine is expected!

Take it easy out there tonight,

Tim

Quinta North results 7th Feb
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Jon Gallagher, Steve Ashurst, Matt Barratt, John Woosey 87 100
2 John Bent, Steve Latchford, Chris Cyprus, Kevin Quinn 84 80
3 Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury, Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield 83 60
4= Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Janet Wakefield, Richard Wakefield 80 30
4= Mike Budd, John Selby, Simon Wilkinson, Sean Finlay 80 30
6 Paul Dalby, Phil Vokes, Andy Lawman, Neil Higgins 79
7 Alan Baxter, James Fielding, Chris Evans, Anthony Waterhouse 78
8= Huw Anthony, Mark Hudson, Tony Baldwin, Dave Mulligan 77
8= Michael Thomas, Liz Thomas, Lynne Woolley, Pete Beele 77
10 Bob Manley, Steve Bates, Bill Dixon, Paul Hunter 74
11 Adam Carolan, Ben Davies, Eddie Ellis, Mike McGoun 73
12= Martin Quinn, Dave Madely, Jonny Yates, Glynn Isaac 71
12= Colin Roberts, Martin Sands, Paul Evans, Lee Braxton 71
14 Munro Donald, Ruth Donald, Swamy Narayana, Liz Narayana 69
15 Dave Rodwell, Brian Greenbank, Andy Cowan, Jason Davies 64

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636