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Check your Prestbury start times ***VERY IMPORTANT-NO LONGER A SHOTGUN***

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***PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NO LONGER A SHOTGUN START***

Here are the START times for Thursdays event.

Prestbury Timed start sheet
£25 inc bacon bap
Thursday 7th March

9.00am Neville Dennis x4
9.09am Colin Roberts x4
9.18am Ian King x4
9.27am Malc Wells x4
9.36am Jeff Brothwell x4
9.45am Pete Holmes x4
9.54am Jon Bent x4
10.03am Giles Terry x4
10.12am Gail Heggarty x4
10.21am Rob Tabbron x2 John Hilton x2
10.30am Dave Blood x4
10.39am John Stubbs x4
10.48am Mick Mahon x4
10.57am Rob Hands x4
11.06am Geoff Haynes x4
11.15am John Grint x4
11.24am Brian Mottram x4
11.33am Mark Wheeler x4
11.42am Lewis Marland x2 Gary Davies x2
11.51am Alan Pengelly x2 Jim Caldwell x2
12.00pm Iain Barthomlomew x4
12.09pm Gary Sinclair x4
12.18pm Moby Rawthore X4
12.27pm Ben Curtis x2 Ron Hopkins x2
12.36pm Sean Kirkby x4
12.45pm Gerry John x4
12.54pm Gary Garner x4
1.03pm Carl Kennedy x4
1.12pm Frank Stapleton x4
1.21pm Charles Herbert x4
1.30pm Rueben Fielding x4
1.39pm
1.48pm

Things are incredibly tight at the top of the Shotsaver sponsored Order of Merit. Malc Wells is struggling to sleep at night with Martin Firth, Gary Garner, Mark Green and Bob Vickers all breathing heavily down his neck.
The top ten in the Final Order of Merit will contest the famous 9 hole Maxitours Shotsaver shootout at Knutsford in April.
All ten players tee off together and one player gets eliminated after each hole.

The Latest Shotsaver Order of Merit

1 Malcolm Wells 75
2 Martin Firth 69
2 Gary Garner 69
2 Mark Green 69
2 Bob Vickers 69
6 Andy Stubbens 64
7 Adam Hart 62
8 Charles Herbert 61
9 Andy Bethell 55
10 Moby Rawthore 45
11 Barney Ross 43
12 Dave Marchant 41
13 Phil Sharp 40
14 John Bent 39
15 John Reilly 32
16 Carl Kennedy 30
17 Andy Hamnett 29
17 Dave Murphy 29
17 Bob Sinclair 29
20 Brian Hopkins 28
21 Alan Pengally 27
22 Ian King 26
22 Darren Whittaker 26
24 Paul Dalby 25
24 Terry Davison 25
24 Arthur Jowell 25
24 Peter Moores 25
28 Peter Atherton 24
28 Neville Dennis 24
28 Phil Vokes 24
31 Peter O’Neill 23
31 Cath Rawthore 23
31 Paul Sherlock 23
34 John Aikenhead 22
34 Iain Bartholomew 22
34 Richard Blackwell 22
34 Dave Blood 22
38 Mark Brierley 21
38 Pete Holmes 21
40 Jim Caldwell 20
40 Laurie Cole 20
40 Jimmy O’Reilly 20
40 Steve Rhodes 20
44 John Hilditch 19
45 Joel King 18
46 Derek Fulluck 17
46 John Hilton 17
46 Mick Mahan 17
46 Frank Massey 17
46 Brian Mottram 17
46 Tony Wilson 17
52 Peter Coughlin 16
52 Gary Conroy 16
52 Andy Sandham 16
52 Mike Wilson 16
56 John Anderton 15
56 Gary Sinclair 15
58 Gavin Dixon 14
58 Kristian Oakes 14
58 Dave Rhodes 14
58 Mark Richardson 14
58 Eddy Stirling 14
63 Bob Aston 13
63 Keith Fitzhenry 13
63 Pete Mellor 13
63 Richard Palmer 13
63 Dick Perry 13
63 Alex Pritchard 13
63 Dave Stanhope 13
70 Roy Ainsworth 12
70 Graham Aspinall 12
70 Kevin Beattie 12
70 Josh Brand 12
70 Rob Caruana 12
70 Jim Cox 12
70 Paul Crisp 12
70 Ben Davies 12
70 Barry Eddlestone 12
70 Ian Gauden 12
70 Barry Gibney 12
70 Bill Gillings 12
70 Trevor Golds 12
70 Peter Heard 12
70 Tony Jennison 12
70 Ray Jones 12
70 John Kelsall 12
70 John Leighton 12
70 Mike Lynch 12
70 Neil McKinlay 12
90 Henry Narroway 12
70 Gary Nixon 12
70 Blake Norton 12
70 Stuart Pearson 12
70 Dave W Ryder 12
70 Frank Stapleton 12
70 Bob Sutton 12
70 Andy Taylor 12
70 Hugh Thomas 12
70 Ian Tinling 12
70 Steve Tyrell 12
70 Charlie Williams 12
70 Paul Woodcock 12
70 Joe Yates 12
104 Steve Goodier 11
104 Kevin Hamilton 11
104 Joe Kirwan 11
104 Tony Ramatowski 11
104 Ella Rawthore 11
104 Mike Spencer 11
110 Dave Almond-Smith 10
110 Tony Ball 10
110 Steve Ballard 10
110 Mike Brown 10
110 Colin Byrne 10
110 Jack Coleman 10
110 George Drakonakis 10
110 Mike Gauden 10
110 Steve Hackett 10
110 Mike Hall 10
110 Pete Hall 10
110 Paul Hodgson 10
110 Barry Horrox 10
110 Tim Johnson 10
110 Paul Kaminski 10
110 Des Kelly 10
110 Neil Laurent 10
110 Andrew Lamb 10
110 Bill Ross 10
110 Rob Sinclair 10
110 Lee Tilley 10
110 Lee Turner 10
110 Ray Ward 10
110 Dave Wheeler 10
110 Sam Wilson 10
110 Joe York 10
136 Andrew Bannister 9
136 Jason Ballard 9
136 Steve Mattinson 9
136 Harvey Mattinson 9
136 Sean Murphy 9
136 Richard Preston 9
142 Phil Ashcroft 8
142 Pete Bedford 8
142 John Brazier 8
142 John Browning 8
142 Bill Coleman 8
142 Stewart Davies 8
142 Eddie Ellis 8
142 Bobby Emmett 8
142 Nick Ford 8
142 John Grint 8
142 Stuart Hall 8
142 Max Henderson 8
142 Dave Jagger 8
142 Gerry John 8
142 Lewis Marland 8
142 Eric McNicol 8
142 Nick Pedley 8
142 Tony Robinson 8
142 Steve Rourke 8
142 Ben Shaw 8
142 Alf Shillitoe 8
142 Garry Smith 8
142 Mike Smith 8
142 Ian Taylor 8
142 Andrew Walsh 8
142 Mark Walsh 8
168 Bob Kwan 7
168 Blair Marriott 7
168 Andy Westwood 7
171 Mike Barron 6
171 John Broadhurst 6
171 Malcolm Brownhill 6
171 Graham Brownhill 6
171 Andy Burns 6
171 Roger Carter 6
171 Jim Cox 6
171 Garry Davies 6
171 Ian Gibson 6
171 John Gregory 6
171 Geoff Haynes 6
171 Neil Higgins 6
171 Roy Kirk 6
171 Chris Murphy 6
171 Phil Murphy 6
171 Ian Noake 6
171 Kit Parkington 6
171 John Royle 6
171 Phil Smeathers 6
171 Ruel Spence 6
171 Ray Standring 6
171 John Stubbs 6
171 Ian Waddington 6
194 Tony Adams 5
194 Pete Birtwistle 5
194 Keith Coxon 5
194 Guy Hall 5
194 Simon Helmsley 5
194 John Ratledge 5
194 Colin Roberts 5
194 John Walton 5
194 Peter Whitehurst 5
203 Jeff Andrews 4
203 Paul Baxter 4
203 Ken Burt 4
203 Scott Cairns 4
203 Alan Collins 4
203 Alex Elliott 4
203 Ryan Foley 4
203 Mark Foley 4
203 Mickey Gray 4
203 Pat Keenan 4
203 Mike Keyworth 4
203 Julie Matthews 4
203 Jimmy Murphy 4
203 Warren Newton 4
203 Alan Noden 4
203 Ken Ogden 4
203 Dave Sarsfield 4
203 Ian Waller 4
203 Gary Whittaker 4
203 David Winstanley 4
223 Graham Eadie 3
223 Eric Neild 3
225 Lee Bailey 2
225 Andy Collins 2
225 Tim Johnson 2
225 Paul Kennedy 2
225 Geoff Lever 2
225 Sean O’Connor 2
225 John Swindells 2
234 Paul Allen 1
234 Mike Campbell 1
234 Paul Cooper 1
234 David Gavin 1
234 Mark T Green 1
234 Paul Wilde 1

Fantastic Ringway results

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**The Latest Shotsaver order of merit and Thursdays Prestbury times released tomorrow**

Maxitours at fantastic Ringway

It felt like the long winter had finally ended with a glorious Spring day in Manchester . The course was once again presented in excellent condition for todays event. Even the attractive Club secretary Fiona Cornelius makes a real effort and always puts on her Thursday-best outfit to welcome the Maxitours golfers to Ringway.

Lots of todays competitors needed to dust down their golf caps both to keep the sun out of their eyes and more importantly to prevent any unfortunate head burn. This could well be the first season when even I am resigned to needing a cap on sunny days. Iain Bartholomew is also trying to develop a positive attitude to his hair loss ‘its not that I’m going bald I’m just developing one hell of a centre parting!’ he blubbed.

Joe Kirwan(5) felt like Rafa Benitez today when his partners booed him after failing to par the easy 10th hole, causing his team to drop a shot. Not one to take things personally however gutsy Kirwan made 3 birdies on his back nine to appease his team and secure a ‘best of the season’ second place finish. Darren Whittaker(14), Frank Kaminski(16) and Ian King(9) made up the strong Bramall team.

Aging John Grint(17), Dick Perry(14), Derek Fulluck(14) and Brian Mottram(16) normally focus their efforts on finishing 18 holes. Occasionally the have been known to feature in the over 60’s section on Maxitours. Today in the Spring sunshine they forgot all about their war wounds and teamed up magnificently to finish 3rd on 82 points. Good looking Grint tried hard to hide the look of surprise on his face after he made a magnificent birdie on the 4th hole which was the highlight of their terrific round.

Todays winners were the big hitting team of Charles Herbert(15), Andy Stubbens(5), Martin Firth(4) and Andy Bethell(14). Ex marine Andy Stubbens recorded three birdies to be the main contributor to their great score of 85 points, Martin Firth and Andy Bethell also played very well. Charles Herbert was the week link today, in fact the first time he got on the card was when it dropped out of his back pocket on the 16th and he accidently trod on it.

Many thanks to all players for your terrific support once again today.

Yours in golf, Tim.

Nearest the Pin
14th Eli Lederwerg Dozen AD333s
16th Ron Hopkins Dozen AD333s

2’s £112.50 4 PRO Vs or 8 srixon AD333
Steve Hackett Adam Hart Dave Gavin Jon Russell Mark Green Mick Mahon Cath Rawthore Mike Stone Paul Conchie

Outstanding Conwy and Ringway start sheet (Thursday 28th)

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***Maxitours Terrific new Summer Schedule released tomorrow***

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Maxitours at truly outstanding Conwy.

The golf season will soon be upon us when Justin Rose wins the US Masters in just six weeks time (free tip), but the stunning weather and terrific course conditions at Conwy today will rival anything Augusta could ever produce. ‘That was outstanding’ was the general consensus, ‘Links Golf at its very, very best.’

Colin Lynch looked a bit shaken as he entered the Conwy clubhouse after he scared himself flying down the A55 at 140mph in his salmon pink Ferrari. Joe Kirwan also looked a bit unsteady on his legs as he entered the clubhouse after a ‘quiet’ couple of days with his wife Kath in romantic Snowdonia.

The last time John Stubbs played at a damp Conwy he was devastated when lost a couple of balls in a lake on the saturated 5th fairway. Never one to miss an opportunity today he packed his wellington boots but was disappointed to see that the firm fast running links fairways were back to their very best.

There was some wonderful golf today by some of the higher handicap golfers on the tour. Maxitours regular Colin Roberts(18) amazed his playing partners when he began his round with two excellent birdies including a nearest the pin on the second. Paul Bayley (19) amazed himself when he played Conwys tough last four holes in one under par. ‘that is the best course I have ever played’ said Paul, before talking me shot by shot through his finish.

Ian King also enjoyed his round, ‘I hit some really great shots today, and a terrific drive down the middle of the 17th fairway’ ‘Did you hit the green in two?’ I asked ‘no a bush got in the way of my backswing’ he replied.

Ex Sunderland footballing legend Michael Gray(15) enjoyed playing his first Maxitours at Conwy today ‘I was more nervous than when I won my five caps for England ’ said the likeable Geordie and he was delighted with 12th place alongside Warren Newton(13).

Paul Dalby(4) and Paul Sherlock(6) were four under par betterball as these two classy players really took advantage of the benign conditions to finish in third position. Didsbury friends and even better players Phil Vokes(4) and Kevin Hamilton(scr) finished second, also on 45 points, however an excellent 25 points on the back nine saw them take second place.

Dave Marchant(13) and Ian Tinling(18) were todays winners with a magnificent 46 points. Tinling was busy rummaging for his ball in the heavy gorse to the right of the 18th fairway leaving his partner Dave ‘Kaymer’ Marchant to confidently knock in a vital three foot putt to secure the biggest win of their disappointing career.

Many thanks to all for playing today, Tim.

Two’s sweep (seventeen!) £137.50 3 PRO V1s or 6 AD333s’ per 2
Kevin Hamilton Paul Dalby James Flower Iain Bartholomew Adam Hart Gary Garner Geoff Cogswell Paul Bailey Peter Freeman Ian Perkins Karl McKinney Neil McKinlay John Bent Peter Birtwhislte Barney Ross Jeff Brothwell Jamie Gavin

N Pin 2nd Colin Roberts Dozen AD333s
N Pin 15th James Flower Dozen AD333s

Maxitours Mere results + TUESDAYS CONWY times

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*Spaces at Conwy on Tuesday*

Maxitours at the accommodating Mere Resort!

Mere Golf resort came to the rescue today after a late cancellation by the Delamere Forest greenkeeper who felt the course was unplayable due to extremely heavy overnight rain and snow.

Eighty players made the short journey down the A556 to The fantastic Mere Resort- playground of the rich and famous. The competitors all enjoyed playing in warm Spring-like conditions incredibly just 24 hours after a blanket of snow covered the North West.

Bob Sutton has really struggled with his game for a couple of years. The last time he played at the Mere his game was so bad his playing partners suggested he could jump in the Lake to drown his sorrows. Bob was about to take his shoes and socks off when he realised it would be a waste of time as he wouldn’t be able to keep his head down for long enough. Today he was delighted with 34th position playing alongside David ‘the digger’ Fellowes.

Valentines Day was extra special this year for close friends John Anderson(8) and Dave Stanhope(11). They enjoyed viewing the lovely snowdrops and crocuses together on the course, this was followed by a romantic drink in the clubhouse after their round to celebrate an impressive 5th position with 43 points.

Frank Massey(11) and Pete O’Neill(3) gained some important order of Merit points as they finished in fourth place just behind the consistent Gary Garner(7) and Mark Green(12) also with 44 points but a better back nine.

Wild hitting Charles Herbert(15) has destroyed his fair share of daffodils over the years however he continued his recent good form with an excellent score of 45 points to take second place playing alongside the likeable Brian Hopkins(6).

Taking first place today with a terrific 46 points was John Bent(4) and Jon Aikenhead(13). Benty was on fire and he incredibly birdied the 6th 7th and 8th holes to score heavily on the front nine. Very well played chaps.

Thanks to everyone for your support after such a late venue change.

Nearest the Pin 8th hole Steve Ford Dozen srixon AD333
Nearest the Pin 14th hole Barney Ross Dozen srixon AD333
2’s £117.50 4 prov1s or 8 srixons each.
John Bent x2 Keith Fitzhenry Martin Firth Adam Hart Dave Keen Brian Mottram Jim Kirkby Steve Roberts