Great upcoming Maxitours events
Thursday 5th July Old Worsley – room for 1 four ball
Tuesday 10th July Crewe –Spaces at this lovely Cheshire course
Thursday 19th July Tytherington Shotsaver AM AM–nearly full
Thursday 26th July Davenport Pairs – nearly full

Maxitours at the Immaculate Knutsford Golf Club.

The Knutsford Golf course was in immaculate condition for todays Maxitours event, many thanks to Mark Dingle and his hard working greens staff for getting out of bed so early and presenting the course to such an incredibly high standard.

Maxitours got lucky once again with the weather today as there was just a small shower at eleven o’clock but the majority of players enjoyed warm, dry conditions for the whole round. Severe flooding hit surrounding areas both North and South of this stunning venue.

Knutsford is a lovely traditional Golf Club, old fashioned values, old fashioned clubhouse and it was even rudely suggested by Dave Antrobus today that it also has a badly dressed, old fashioned professional.

Hot, big and sweaty Ray Twist looked tired as he sank into his chair after his round on the newly flagged outside patio. Unfortunately the rear two legs of Rays chair were resting on the grass. As Ray sank deep into his chair, his chair sank deeper into the soft turf. A couple of greenkeepers and some serious lifting gear were required to resolve the unfortunate situation. Ray wins three srixons golf balls for incredibly never spilling a drop of his beer throughout his ordeal.

Graham Robins was delighted to record the first hole in one of his very average golf career when his ball disappeared into the hole with a delightfully struck nine iron on the short 14th hole. The Bolton man was so choked with emotion he was struggling to speak clearly as he entered the clubhouse ‘would anyone like a drink?’ he whispered to the steward.
Robins’ magical ace inspired his talented team to finish with an excellent 84 points which was good enough for second position.

The wealthy team of Darren Whittaker, Ian Handy, Ian King and Alan Demmy from leafy Bramall had their best result of the season as they finished 3rd with a solid 82 points.

Narrowly taking the honours today with 85 points was Gathurst Golf Clubs Keith Wheble, Conor Winstanley, Phil Carrington and Phil Ashcroft. The team recorded three 2’s on the 5th hole on their way to their first win of the summer. At the last Carrington coolly rolled in his par putt with more composure than a Mario Balotelli strike.
Ballotelli received a yellow card for displaying his finely tuned torso after scoring against the Germans tonight. In the clubhouse at the end of play Phil Ashcroft quickly took off his shirt as he tried to fit into his first prize xxl Galvin Green shirt, displaying a torso which deserved an immediate six month ban.

Many thanks to all players for supporting the event and thanks to the lovely members and staff at Knutsford Golf Club for their terrific help and hospitality today.

2’s sweep £112.50
36 balls 3 pro V1s or 6 srixons each
Lee Tilley Tony Crook Paul Woodcock Barry Eddlestone Keith Wheble x2 Conor Winstanley Phil Carrington Ross Birch Paul Sherlock
Graham Robins ‘hole in one’ x2

*Spaces available for the Am Am at Knutsford Tomorrow*

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The 9th Terrific Maxitours trip to the Stunning Carden Park .

Please let me know if you would like to come on this great trip, I have booked 40 rooms and places usually get taken quickly – I have 50 players confirmed so far.

The Great Price is just £109 (+ £10 prizes) based on two sharing (non golfers £65)
to include :

Sunday 12th August

10.30am onwards- arrival
11.00am onwards-Free Range balls to warm up
12.00pm-2.30pm – Pairs Betterball Competition on the Nicklaus course
7.30pm onwards- 3 course meal in the Restaurant
9.30pm Prize Presentation
11.00pm Retire?

Monday 13th August

8am onwards- Full English Breakfast buffet
8.30am onwards- Range balls to warm up
9.00am-11.20am- 18 holes Am Am on the Cheshire course
2.00pm onwards- depart

Also included:
Full use of Leisure club facilities
Great Prizes both Days
Tournament Organiser (me)

Please Email me to reserve your place

www.maxitoursgolf.com

Terrific upcoming Maxitours events

Knutsford AM AM Thursday 28th June – course in great condition very few spaces
Worsley AM AM Thursday July 5th –just 4 team spots remaining
Crewe Massey Feeds Pairs Tuesday 10th July- few spaces
Tytherington Thursday 19th July Shotsaver Am Am- limited spots

Maxitours at superb Conwy

Picture postcard conditions greeted the Maxitours players at Conwy today. The Conwy course was described as ‘the best its ever been’ by helpful assistant pro Andy Blake. The fairways and greens and surrounds were immaculate –it really was in superb condition.

Tubby Dave Antrobus is a salad dodger and he turned up 3 hours early for his start time, he really enjoys the famous Conwy Golf Club breakfast and was terrified in case the chef ran out of bacon.

Dave Henshall was running a little late for his start time ‘Is that clock right?’ he asked his partners ‘No, its up the wall’ replied the quick witted Alan Noden.

Unlucky Paul Hodgson is a lovely chap and is employed as a caring social worker. Today he sat down wearing his newly pressed Galvin Green golf pants ready to enjoy his full English Breakfast ‘I’m looking forward to this today- you wouldn’t believe the week I’ve had’ he remarked chewing on a sausage. Just as he tucked in to his black pudding the plate slipped off the table and a portion of beans fell on his lap.

The likeable Dave Henshall from Didsbury has worked hard on his swing this winter as he was desperate to find some consistency in his game. In his second Maxitours outing of the season he was delighted to record a second consecutive and very consistent last place finish.

Performing well in todays event was the colourful pairing of Alistair Brown and Barry Green from Mere who finished in 4th position with a solid 42 points.

Ted Biddlecombe teamed up with Al Collins and they were delighted with 43 points and 3rd place around the championship links ‘I think that is the best course I have ever played’ said the well-travelled Collins.

Kevin Chisnell and Mo Dah from Mere also scored 43 points to finish 2nd and they incredibly had the same back nine, back six and back three as Collins, only a classy three point haul on the 18th hole separated the two massively talented pairs.

Todays winners were Paul Wrigley and Paul Armstrong from North Manchester , Armstrong watched by a rowdy group of clubmates on the balcony coolly rolled in a high pressure birdie putt at the last to win by just one shot.
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Ex professional boxer John Aikenhead has a squashed nose and the Didsbury man hit a snorter on the 15th hole to take nearest the pin in some style.

Many thanks for everybody for playing today, and many thanks to Conwy and its friendly staff for their terrific hospitality

Nearest the Pin 2nd hole Paul Armstrong
Nearest the Pin 15th hole John Aikenhead

2’s £90 5 pro Vs or 10 Srixon AD333s
Alistair Brown Pete O’Neill John Bent Malc Wells Trevor Golds Ted Biddlecombe Andy Hall

Conwy pairs next Tuesday-limited spaces-see below
Knutsford Am Am Thursday 28th June- limited spaces
Old Worsley Am Am Thursday 5th July-spaces

Maxitours at tremendous Cavendish

The Alister Mackenzie designed Cavendish Golf course was todays tremendous Maxitours venue. All players were raving about the quality of the course after completing their rounds. ‘Those sloping greens were fantastic’ said Matt Pugsley ‘I’ve never enjoyed three putting as much in my whole life.’

One of the benefits of the recent wet conditions has been the absence of bad shorts on the golf course. Unfortunately in todays sunny conditions Arthur Jowell displayed perhaps the worst shorts ever seen in a Maxitours event combined with perhaps the worst legs ever seen in a Maxitours event, lets all pray that more rain is on the way soon.

The England football team surprised the nation recently with the quality of their performance against France . Alan Clough surprised his playing partner with the quality of his golf shots today and he helped big hitting Terry Davison to a 7th place finish.

Geoff Cogswell and Ray Twist drove all the way from the hills of Blackburn to play in Buxton today, it was obvious that they felt immediately at home and really comfortable being surrounded by large numbers of sheep and they scored a solid 40 points to finish in 6th position.

Local member Malcolm Burgess is 74 years old, he still plays off single figures and this experienced golfer used all his local knowledge around the tricky Mackenzie course as he cleverly scored a solid 41 playing alongside Bob Turner.

Big Barry Harrison is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet, today he played great golf alongside Denton team mate David Hookes and they scored 43 points to finish in second position.

On form Ray Ward made back to back birdies on the 3rd and 4th holes to give their round a real boost and it was team-mate Gary Garner who finished strongly as they combined well to record 43 points for a terrific first place finish.-Well played chaps!

Many thanks for all players for your support of todays event.

2’s £60 3 pro v1’s or 6 srixon AD333s Gary Parle Ray Ward Matt Pugsley Alan Tranter Pete O’Neill Ian Handy Neil Rich

Nearest the Pin 4th Ray Ward doz AD333
Nearest the Pin 15th Ian Handy doz AD333

Great Maxitours upcoming events!
Conwy Pairs 19th June £25
Knutsford Am Am 28th June £20
Old Worsley Am Am 5th July £20
Crewe Pairs 10th July £20

Results from ‘The Wilson Classic’ at Immaculate Prestbury Golf Club

Over 100 competitors teed off in the Wilson Masters at immaculate Prestbury Golf Club today. There is nothing worse than playing golf in hot sticky summer conditions and the refreshing Northern drizzle was really welcomed by all the players.

‘Can I pick up some golf balls my pal won last week? asked shrewd multimillionaire businessman Colin Lynch. ‘Certainly – I forgot let him know he also won a titleist glove-what size is he?’ I replied
‘Err, think he will need an ML’ replied the medium large handed Lynch, just a little too quickly. On the course Lynch birdied the 15th, topped his tee shot and duffed his second before holing a six iron for a second consecutive birdie on the 16th, he then made another birdie on the 17th ! This stunning finish was good enough for 8th place and he wins a medium large glove.

Britain has recently enjoyed a huge few days of partying, first the nation celebrated ‘the Neville Dennis reaching 75 weekend’ and then the Queen enjoyed her Jubilee.
Continuing the Jubilee theme it has been suggested 71 year old Cliff Richard could be slightly past his best, Seamus Keegan from Didsbury is actually getting better with age and he finished 2nd with 44 points playing alongside Wayne Nuttall.
Elton John lookalike Brian Hopkins holed a terrific eight iron on the 6th hole to earn five points on that particular hole and playing alongside Charles Herbert their 43 points finished 3rd.
Kylie Minogue lookalike Carl Kennedy partnering Dom McHugh made tremendous birdies on the 14th and 16th to finish in 7th position.
Alex Rugen and Tony Crook from Leigh Golf Club both have a look of Tom Jones and they eventually took the honours with a solid 45 point haul, both players contributed 9 times in a real team effort, very well played chaps.

Ex Grandstand trophy winner Alan Clough from Cheadle Hulme hit his tee shot within two feet of the hole on Prestburys signature 17th hole, unfortunately he missed out on sweep balls as he left his putt short, ‘it was uphill’ said the likeable motocross champion ‘at least it will win nearest the pin’. As Alan knows sport at this incredibly high level can be cruel and David Coyle in the penultimate match to nearly holed his tee shot as he put his ball within 2 inches to snatch nearest the pin, and leave Cloughie absolutely devastated.

Many thanks to the legendary Malcolm Thorniley from Wilson Golf for kindly sponsoring todays event and providing such excellent prizes.
Nearest the Pin 7th Ian King Dozen Wilson balls
Nearest the Pin 17th David Coyle Dozen Wilson Balls

£67.50 5 pro Vs each or 10 Ad 333s
Mark Vickers Marcus Kaye David Coyle Phil Davies