Algarvian Classic Results

Posted on January 20, 2025 by tpmaxwell

Final round at high quality Quinta South

Once again perfect golfing conditions greeted players at Quinta South today.
The early starters battled to avoid the wooden spoon but it was the Knutsford team who will be hanging their heads in shame as their loved ones greet them at Manchester airport tomorrow.
There was some great golf played today epitomized by retired solicitor Jim Rymer who made a majestic hole in one on his 16th hole to ensure a fantastic finale to his tournament.
Mick Mahons team had the best score of the day with a superb 84 points on a tough golf course with greens running at around 11 on the stimp meter.

In the overall Algarvian masters event Pete Ledger, Jim Clarke, Graham Jackson and new recruit Norrie Irwin took third place with a -15 score of 239.
The housewife favourite Mere team of Alan Baxter, Mark Hudson, Andy McEwan and Dave Mulligan took second place on -18 after a 79 point haul today but it was the Prestbury team who were victorious.
These guys were on my first Algarvian masters in 2017 and have been ever present since then. This is the first time they have featured in the top three so to win by eight shots is an outstanding performance. Huge congratulations to Steve Hall, Chris Adams, Martin Prescott and Gary Titchen. Lovely blokes and now Champions of the Algarve!
An amazing week. I love running this event.

Thanks to everyone for your integrity.
Brilliant.

Next years trip will be on the corresponding dates – let me know if you want to join us.

Tim

	Quinta South course			Day 3

Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1=	Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer, Munro Donald	84		100 sweep
1=	Steve Hall, Chris Adams, Gary Titchen, Martin Prescott	84		75 sweep
3	Norrie Erwin, Jim Clarke, Graham Jackson, Pete Ledger	81		50 sweep
4=	Steve Booth, Geoff Bickerton, Gary Myerscough, David Griffin	79		15 sweep
4=	Alan Baxter, Mark Hudson, Andy McEwan, Dave Mulligan	79		10 sweep
6=	Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Ian Fensom, Dave Haycock	77
6=	Richard Duerr, Jonny Gray, Adrian Kershaw, Paul Simpson	77		90 sweep
6=	Tom Drury, Ed Fleming, Bryan Redpath, Phil Allen	77		90 sweep
6=	Mike Dobson, Sean Finlay, Ben Davies , Tony Baldwin	77
10	Ian Gemmell, David Hall, Peter Roche, Ian Johnson	76
11=	Jim Rymer, Phil Sellen, John Dempsey, Pete Newey	74		40 sweep
11=	Roger Percival, Martin France, Ed Wilkinson, Andy Wright	74		40 sweep
13=	Steve Nanda, Nick Barnes Batty, Steve Lomax, Neil Clarke	69
13=	Mike Clewley, Bill Riordan, Mike Thomas, John Simons	69
13=	Gerry O’Keefe, Dave Mitchell, Nigel Muirhead, Paul Meehan	69
16	Gary Kirkwood, Paul Woolley, Mike Baker, Rory McNally	67
17	Gary Lasham, Mike Cunningham, Steve Kindred, Steve McGuiness	63

	Final Algarvian Classic results			19th Jan 2025

Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Steve Hall, Chris Adams, Gary Titchen, Martin Prescott	250		Oscar Jacobson jacket x4
2	Alan Baxter, Mark Hudson, Andy McEwan, Dave Mulligan	242		Oscar jacobson windtop x4
3	Norrie Erwin, Jim Clarke, Graham Jackson, Pete Ledger	239		Oscar Jacobson shirt x4
4	Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer, Munro Donald	238
5	Mike Dobson, Sean Finlay, Ben Davies , Tony Baldwin	236
6	Steve Booth, Geoff Bickerton, Gary Myerscough, David Griffin	235
7	Ian Gemmell, David Hall, Peter Roche, Ian Johnson	233
8	Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Ian Fensom, Dave Haycock	231
9=	Tom Drury, Ed Fleming, Bryan Redpath, Phil Allen	226
9=	Roger Percival, Martin France, Ed Wilkinson, Andy Wright	226
11=	Steve Nanda, Nick Barnes Batty, Steve Lomax, Neil Clarke	221
11=	Jim Rymer, Phil Sellen, John Dempsey, Pete Newey	221
13	Gerry O’Keefe, Dave Mitchell, Nigel Muirhead, Paul Meehan	214
14	Richard Duerr, Jonny Gray, Adrian Kershaw, Paul Simpson	212
15	Gary Kirkwood, Paul Woolley, Mike Baker, Rory McNally	206
16	Mike Clewley, Bill Riordan, Mike Thomas, John Simons	203
17	Gary Lasham, Mike Cunningham, Steve Kindred, Steve McGuiness	198

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from outstanding Ombria

Posted on January 18, 2025 by tpmaxwell

Algarvian Masters at outstanding Ombria.

Shorts were the order of the day as stunning blue skies and glorious sunshine greeted Maxitours overseas players for the second round of the Algarvian Masters at Ombria today.

The picturesque course is set among peaceful rolling hills and is a real treat to play.
‘I love it here’ Declared well-travelled Graham Jackson. ‘I think this is my favourite course.’
‘What a lovely pretty course!’ Announced intelligent John Simons- ‘I really enjoyed that.’
Alan Baxter is not daft. He was in bed at 10.30pm last night and his team scored a solid 85 points to secure 2nd place overall. He owns a few race horses and the next one he has running is on Thursday and is aptly called ‘Not too tired.’ Lump on guys.

The Prestbury millionaire bankers Chris Adams, Martin Prescott, Steve Hall and Gary Titchen were leading yesterday and they looked nervous this morning with the pressure of winning a maxitours top weighing heavily on their shoulders. Would they crumble? Certainly not! They recorded a solid 86 to increase their lead to three.

Best of the day was from Mike Dobson, Sean Finlay, Ben Davies and Tony Baldwin with a superb 89 points.
‘Our team had a fantastic time out there.’ Reported dog-loving Dobson. He collected an impressive five birdies as Ombria became one of his favourite golfing venues.
Biggest movers of the day was Ian Gemmells young at heart Stockport quartet with a super 84 points.

We play the award-winning Quinta South tomorrow as the tournament comes to an exciting conclusion.
Will Alan Baxter be in bed at 10.30pm again tonight?

I doubt it.

Take it steady guys,

Tim.

	Ombria results			18th Jan

Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Mike Dobson, Sean Finlay, Ben Davies , Tony Baldwin	89		110 sweep
2	Steve Hall, Chris Adams, Gary Titchen, Martin Prescott	86		100 sweep
3	Alan Baxter, Mark Hudson, Andy McEwan, Dave Mulligan	85		75 sweep
4	Ian Gemmell, David Hall, Peter Roche, Ian Johnson	84		50 sweep
5=	Steve Booth, Geoff Bickerton, Gary Myerscough, David Griffin	83		10 sweep
5=	Norrie Erwin, Jim Clarke, Graham Jackson, Pete Ledger	83		10 sweep
7	Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer, Munro Donald	81
8	Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Ian Fensom, Dave Haycock	80
9	Roger Percival, Martin France, Ed Wilkinson, Andy Wright	78
10=	Steve Nanda, Nick Barnes Batty, Steve Lomax, Neil Clarke	77
10=	Tom Drury, Ed Fleming, Bryan Redpath, Phil Allen	77		75 sweep
12	Gary Kirkwood, Paul Woolley, Mike Baker, Rory McNally	76
13	Jim Rymer, Phil Sellen, John Dempsey, Pete Newey	75		50 sweep
14	Gerry O’Keefe, Dave Mitchell, Nigel Muirhead, Paul Meehan	74		30 sweep
15	Mike Clewley, Bill Riordan, Mike Thomas, John Simons	73
16	Richard Duerr, Jonny Gray, Adrian Kershaw, Paul Simpson	67
17	Gary Lasham, Mike Cunningham, Steve Kindred, Steve McGuiness	66

	Overall after 2 rounds

Pos	Team Players	Score	Last rd tee time
1	Steve Hall, Chris Adams, Gary Titchen, Martin Prescott	166	1st tee 9.52
2	Alan Baxter, Mark Hudson, Andy McEwan, Dave Mulligan	163	1st tee 9.44
3	Mike Dobson, Sean Finlay, Ben Davies , Tony Baldwin	159	1st tee 9.36
4	Norrie Erwin, Jim Clarke, Graham Jackson, Pete Ledger	158	1st tee 9.28
5	Ian Gemmell, David Hall, Peter Roche, Ian Johnson	157	1st tee 9.12
6	Steve Booth, Geoff Bickerton, Gary Myerscough, David Griffin	156	1st tee 9.20
7	Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer, Munro Donald	154	1st tee 9.04
8	Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Ian Fensom, Dave Haycock	154	1st tee 8.56
10	Steve Nanda, Nick Barnes Batty, Steve Lomax, Neil Clarke	152	1st tee 8.48
9	Roger Percival, Martin France, Ed Wilkinson, Andy Wright	152	10th tee 9.44
11	Tom Drury, Ed Fleming, Bryan Redpath, Phil Allen	149	10th tee 9.36
12	Jim Rymer, Phil Sellen, John Dempsey, Pete Newey	147	10th tee 9.28
13	Gerry O’Keefe, Dave Mitchell, Nigel Muirhead, Paul Meehan	145	10th tee 9.20
14	Gary Kirkwood, Paul Woolley, Mike Baker, Rory McNally	139	10th tee 9.12
15	Richard Duerr, Jonny Gray, Adrian Kershaw, Paul Simpson	135	10th tee 9.04
16	Gary Lasham, Mike Cunningham, Steve Kindred, Steve McGuiness	135	10th tee 8.56
17	Mike Clewley, Bill Riordan, Mike Thomas, John Simons	134	10th tee 8.44

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from Laranjal

Posted on January 17, 2025 by tpmaxwell

Wow! What a day.

The Laranjal greens were possibly the finest I have ever seen in my 35 years impersonating a golf professional. If you missed a putt I am afraid that it was definitely your fault.

The golf course was just majestic and the sun continues to shine. Players are yet to see a cloud.

There were plenty of balls hitting trees throughout the day and the Laranjal lakes also took their toll. It was not only the ducks that looked anxious as players prepared to hit their shots. Gary Kirkwood managed to hit a portuguese greenkeeper with a very wayward tee shot. His love life may never be the same again.

Taking the early lead with 80 points was the Prestbury team of Chris Adams, Gary Titchen, Steve Hall and Martin Prescott. The other Prestbury team currently lies in last place.

Mere’s Alan Baxter, Mark Hudson, Andy McEwan and Dave Mulligan are in second with 78 points.

The rest of the field are closely bunched as we head to the fantastic Ombria course for round two.

Last years champions Geoff Bickerton and his men had a quiet start to their defence with 73 points. Plenty of golf to play however.

Get to bed guys. You know it makes sense.

Tim

	Laranjal			Day 1

Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Steve Hall, Chris Adams, Gary Titchen, Martin Prescott	80	100	sweep 100
2	Alan Baxter, Mark Hudson, Andy McEwan, Dave Mulligan	78	80	80
3=	Norrie Erwin, Jim Clarke, Graham Jackson, Pete Ledger	75	60	60
3=	Steve Nanda, Nick Barnes Batty, Steve Lomax, Neil Clarke	75	60	60
5=	Roger Percival, Martin France, Ed Wilkinson, Andy Wright	74	20	20
5=	Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Ian Fensom, Dave Haycock	74	20	20
7=	Ian Gemmell, David Hall, Peter Roche, Ian Johnson	73
7=	Steve Booth, Geoff Bickerton, Gary Myerscough, David Griffin	73
7=	Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer, Munro Donald	73
10=	Jim Rymer, Phil Sellen, John Dempsey, Pete Newey	72
10=	Tom Drury, Ed Fleming, Bryan Redpath, Phil Allen	72
12	Gerry O’Keefe, Dave Mitchell, Nigel Muirhead, Paul Meehan	71
13	Mike Dobson, Sean Finlay, Ben Davies , Tony Baldwin	70
14	Gary Lasham, Mike Cunningham, Steve Kindred, Steve McGuiness	69
15	Richard Duerr, Jonny Gray, Adrian Kershaw, Paul Simpson	68
16	Gary Kirkwood, Paul Woolley, Mike Baker, Rory McNally	63
17	Mike Clewley, Bill Riordan, Mike Thomas, John Simons	61

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from Mottram Hall

Posted on January 15, 2025 by tpmaxwell

MAXITOURS AT “MARVELOUS” MOTTRAM 15th JANUARY

Many thanks to Mottram Hall for hosting my event today after a last minute switch from Vale Royal Abbey and to my good friend PGA Professional Matt Turnock from Mottram for running today’s event.
The weather was amazing, sunny and bright with barely a breath of wind which made for pleasant playing conditions.
Mottram’s greenkeeping staff did a tremendous job of presenting the course in super condition and the Clubhouse staff did a wonderful job with the provision of food and drink prior to and following play.
Scoring was extremely tight with the top three teams tied on 85 points with Gary Owen’s team just coming out on top after a card count back from Jim Caldwell’s and George Kerr’s teams.
Lots of positive comments with regards the golf course considering two days earlier it was still under a foot of snow !!!!
Thanks again for all your support, Tim.

Today’s results were:
2’s – £175 = 6 x ProV1’s or 14 x AD333’s
Gareth Bradley, Simon Moorhouse x 2, Howard Kelly, Andy Strickley, Peter Clark, Jonty Little

Nearest the pin on 7th Simon Raine –1 x Doz AD333’s
Nearest the pin on 11th Gary Owen – 1 Doz AD 333’s

Mottram Hall	Golf Club	15th January	2025	Score		OOM
Gary Owen	Alan Vaughan	Alan Gayle	Alistair Holloway	85 on cpo	Oscar Jacobson Top each	12
Jim Caldwell	Peter Griggs	Steve	Dan McIntyre	85 on cpo	FJ Shirt each	10
George Kerr	Paul Robinson	Neil Pemberton	Tom Faulkner	85	Callaway Shirt each	8
Lee Tilley	Dave Rhodes	Dave Sarsfiled	Peter Norbury	84 on cpo	Callaway Shirt each	6
Matt Ford	Gareth Bradley	Andy Bradshaw	Joe Kirwan	84	Maxitours bag towel each	4
Phil Dickens	Steve Austin	Steve Blakeway	John Cross	83	Maxitours bag towel each	2
Chris Jackson	Paul Calnan	Nick Coleman	Howard Kelly	82 on cpo
Tony O’Gara	Steve Proffitt	John Simpson	Warren Newton	82 on cpo
Simon Raine	Denis Greenup	Roland Horridge	David Thornhill	82
Paul Haffenden	David Hest	Barry Caldwell	Tony Hereford	81
Ed Pysden	Henry Petrie	Simon Moorhouse	Fred Bridge	79
John Hudson	Mike Hill	Rob Blain	GHOST + 4	78
Sam Leach	Chris Walley	Jonny Barton	John Mather	78
Malcolm Sibson	Peter Clark	Jonty Little	David Harrison	78
Graham Pike	Rick Sym	Nigel Eckersley	WITH GHOST +2	78
Andy Taylor	Andy Parrington	Chris Perry	Andy Strickley	78
Nigel Ashton	GHOST +9	Paul Burgess	Mike Lowe	73
Steve Aspinall	Ken Booth	Jerry Salmon	John Fitzsimmons	71
Dave Goodwin	Richard Williamson	Phil Robinson	Dave Snape	69
David Wilkinson	John Horsley	John Hibbs	John Atkin	69
Colin Roberts	Lee Braxton	Martin Sands	Paul Evans	68
Jim Lindsay	Barrie Simpson	Brian Jones	Andy Stapley	63