*next event Team of four at Alistair Mackenzie designed Hazel Grove Thurs 9th June.*

Maxitours at Five Star Vale Royal!

Vale Royal was the superb setting for the latest Maxitour event. The early morning drizzle faded away to sunshine and the course was immaculate. ‘These are the best greens I have played on all year by a country mile’ was the general consensus.

Many thanks to Steve Graham and his wonderful staff for making us feel so welcome.

Today’s event was graced with a West End star- down to earth and friendly Irishman James Keegan. James has a principle role in the wonderful ‘Riverdance’ show. Despite having a very still head James needs to slow down his incredibly fancy leg action as he could only manage a 28 point haul.

Towards the end of the day there was a very attractive bride-to-be having a show around the clubhouse and wedding banqueting facilities. ‘Hey Tim those greens were great and this Crumpet’s not bad either’ said Alan Clough, as he chewed on his jam covered teacake.

Yorkshire man Steve Morfitt came over the hills from Barnsley this morning to play in his first Maxitours event. ‘Thars ad a reet gud dee’ he announced as he left the clubhouse after a solid 41 points.

Ex professional Fisherman Ken Jones hooked up with his good pal Kit Parkington and they recorded their first ever Maxitours podium finish after a marvellous 42 points for 3rd place. ‘We could have won last week as well but Ken was rubbish’ remarked Kit.

Charismatic Barry Rigby and Gordon Walker were delighted with second place after scoring 43 points, however, they will struggle to sleep tonight as they could only manage to score a 7 on the downwind par five last hole.

Darren Whittaker teamed up with Roy Harrison and the Shrigley Hall pair took the honours with 44 points, this was fireman Whittakers second win of the Summer season, and he has been docked yet another shot. Both players contributed well but Whittakers nearest the pin shot on the 10th which set up his birdie, was the shot of their round.

Attractive Amanda O’Brien won nearest the pin on the 6th hole and the 61 year old ‘Orangutan Joe’ Kirwan (longest arms in Cheshire ) won longest drive with his 310 yard effort.

Martin Williams was delighted after his fantastic approach on the par three 6th. He left himself a tricky 8 inch putt for some golf balls, however, he missed. ‘It moved a hell of a lot’ explained Martin seriously -as his playing partners chuckled in the background.

Millionaire Simon Hartland always has a massive inner battle with himself whether to enter the twos sweep or not, and he hit a new low today. When asked if he was going in the twos, he came out with the old chestnut ‘sorry I’ve come out without any money’.

Vegetarian Steve Rourke looked on in anguish as his low hook was heading for the lake on the beautiful 7th hole however Rourke was delighted when it struck a Canada goose and was deflected down the fairway.

Many thanks to everyone for playing today. The next event is the team of 4 event at the Alistair Mackenzie designed Hazel Grove on Thursday 9th June followed by Knutsford Golf Club on 23rd June.

Results

Longest Drive 18th Joe Kirwan Dozen AD333s & 3 ripe bananas

Nearest the pin 6th Amanda O’Brien Dozen AD333s

Nearest pin 10th Darren Whittaker Dozen AD333s

Order of merit

1st Darren Whittaker & Roy Hargreaves (Shrigley) 44 14

Vokey Wedge each

2nd Barry Rigby( Chorley ) & Gordon Walker (Deane)43 13

Titleist carry bag each

3rd Ken Jones & Kit Parkington (Northenden) 42 12

Dozen Z Stars each

4th Amanda O’Brien & Ian Worrall 42 11

Dozen Z Stars each

5th Paul Griffiths & Chris Reid 41 10

Dozen Z Stars each

6th Kenny Jepsum & Jimmy Eccles 41 9

Srixon Cap each

7th Guds Ahmed & Rick Picard 41 8

Srixon cap each

8th Steve Morfitt & Rob Platt 41 7

Srixon cap each

9th Neil Ritchie & Martin Williams 41 6

Footjoy socks each

10th Tom Wilson & Rod Mills 40 5

11th John Reilly & Jimmy O’Reilly 40 4

12th Geoff Haynes & Terry Davison 40 3

13th Alan Fairbanks & Mark Noden 40 2

14th John Russell & Steve Ballard 40 1

Paul Crisp & Jeff Wealands 40

Alf Shillitoe & Gary Winston 40

Andy Stubbens & Charles Herbert 40

David Smith & Andy Hallowes 40

Paul Taylor & Bill Melia 40

Simon Maxwell & Phil Smeathers 40

George Drakonakis & Pete Myers 39

John Rigby & Colin Roberts 39

Chris Ernill & Ray Royle 39

Steve Marsh & John Datham 39

John Aikenhead & Chris Cyprus 38

Paul Baxter & Steve Parle 38

Richard Blackwell & Patrick Keenan 38

Gary Youel & Carl Mollart 38

Howard Baker & Jason Waite 38

Brian Hopkins & Alan Pengally 38

Roy Bramwell & Phil Okill 37

Duncan Beilbey & John Williams 37

James Davidson & Ollie Wilson 37

Alan Reid & Steve Rourke 36

Amjad Butt & Matt Ford 36

Brian Atherton & Pete Hargreaves 36

Jack Kirwan & Joe Kirwan 35

Les Stanier & Graham March 35

Mike Lynch & Gaz Hibbert 34

Lewis Marland & Neil Laurent 34

Sean Reilly & Kevin Fitzpatrick 33

Chris Bramwell & Mark Freeman 33

Ronnie Barlow & Alan Brough 33

Tony Ramatoski & Moby Rawthore 32

Bernard Wood & Terry Day 32

Alan Clough & Ian Ainsworth 32

Ian Tinley & Bob Sinclair 32

Mike Lythgoe & Simon Hartland 31

Seamus Keegan & James Keegan 28

Kevin Barker & Stuart Eley 28

£82.50 2s receive 4 proV1 balls each

2’s Mike Lythgoe Amanda O’Brien John Russell Steven Marsh Simon Maxwell Rick Pickard Kevin Fitzpatrick

www.maxitoursgolf.com

Upcoming events

Hazel Grove Am Am Thurs 9th June £20

Knutsford Pairs Thurs 23rd June £20

*Late times available – play after work!*

Vale Royal Golf Club

Weds 18th May

£20 Per person Pairs betterball

10.02 Neville Dennis x4

10.11 Colin Roberts x4

10.20 Ian King x4

10.29 John Hughes x4

10.38 Mike Kulix x4

10.47 Steve Morfitt x4

10.56 Richard Blackwell x2 Ken Jones x2

11.05 Colin Byrne x4

11.14 Geoff Haynes x4

11.23 Howard Baker x4

11.32 Colin Owen x4

11.40 Amanda O’Brian x2 Carl Kennedy x2

11.49 Lewis Marland x4

11.58 Seamus Keegan x4

12.07 Charles Herbert x2 Stuart Eley x2

12 16 Moby Rawthore x4

12 25 Amjad Butt x4

12 34 Rob Taylor x4

12 43 Al Reid x4

12 52 Brian Hopkins x2 Kenny Jepsum x2

1 00 David x4

1 10 Smith x4

1.19 Welcome x4

1.28 David Smith x4

1 37 Paul Griffiths x4

1 46

1 55 Gaz Hibbert x4

2 04

2 13

2 22 Roy Bramwell x4

2 31 Roy Bramwell x4

2 40

2 50 John Aikenhead x4

3.00

3 10

3 20 Adam Mc Kenna x4

*Weds 18th MayVale Royal (everyones favourite) filling fast times also shown below*

Shotsaver- my Order of Merit sponsors have organised a number of country wide golf events and they are offering a special half price entry for Maxitours players at their tremendous Leeds event . In addition the top three pairs will all win an all inclusive 5 day trip to Turkey where the Shotsaver Drive to Turkey Final will take place.

De Vere Oulton Hall, Leeds – 28th June 2011

Normally £50 per head.*only £25 for Maxitours players*

Pairs, better ball, stableford.

1st Prize – S430 Shotsaver, 5 day trip to Turkey with golf etc

2nd Prize – S320 Shotsaver, 5 day trip to Turkey with golf etc

3rd Prize – S400 Shotsaver 5 day trip to Turkey with golf etc

Please contact Steven Ballard on 07714 156 122 or email sballard if you would like to play .

For further details about the competition please visit http://www.snooperuk.com/products/shotsaver-drive-to-turkey-2011/index.html

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Pleasington Golf Club start times Times still available for this magnificent course!

Thursday 12th May

Pairs betterball £25 per head

9.36 Neville Dennis x4

9.44

9.52 Ian King x4

10.00 John Hughes x4

10.08John Grint x4

10.16 Roger Percival x4

10.24 Chih Hu x4

10.32 Rob Tabbron x4

10.40

10.48

10.56 Colin Byrne x4

11.04 Ken Jones x2 Lewis Marland x2

11.12 Mike Kulik x4

11.21

11.30 Stuart Eley x4

11.40 Al Reid x4

11.50 Paul Taylor/Paul Baxter x2 Ian Nicholson x2

12.00 Steven Lord x2 Carl Kennedy x2

12.08 Liam Harrison x4

12.16 Geoff Haynes x4

12.24

Late times

1.44 Frank Garvey x4

1.52 Moby Rawthore x4

2.00 Amjad Butt x4

2.08

2.16 Charles Herbert x2 Jimmy Eccles x2

2.25 Nigel Clowes x4

Vale Royal weds 18th May10.02-3.30pm

10.02 Neville Dennis x4

10.10 Colin Roberts x4

10.20 Ian King x4

10.30 John Hughes x4

10.40
10.50 Richard Blackwell x2 Ken Jones x2
11.00 Colin Byrne x4
11.10 Geoff Haynes x4
11.20
11.30 Colin Owen x4
11.40 Amanda O’Brian x2 Carl Kennedy x2
11.50 Lewis Marland x4
12.00
12 10 Moby Rawthore x4
12 20 Amjad Butt x4
12 30 Charles Herbert x2
12 40 Al Reid x4
12 50 Brian Hopkins x2 Kenny Jepsum x2
1pm David x4
1 10 Smith x4
1.20 Welcome x4
1.30 David Smith x4
1 40
1 50 Gaz Hibbert x4
2pm
2 10 Mike Kulik x4
2 20
2 30
2 40
2 50
3 00 Adam McKenna x4

Smith x16 1pm onwards must be timed start

*NEXT EVENT -BEST INLAND COURSE IN LANCASHIRE? PLEASINGTON NEXT THURSDAY 12TH MAY -ITS A REAL GEM! TIMES AVAILABLE*

Results from the Legh Arms Open Prestbury Golf Club 5th May 2011.

The Maxitours summer series began in some style at the fantastic Prestbury Golf Club today.

The course was in magnificent condition and all 92 players were extremely complimentary about the way the course was presented, many thanks to Club Secretary Neville Young and his excellent team.

There was a GMP speeding awareness day taking place at the golf club today and this led to a small police presence in the car park. Several Maxitours players seemed a little more nervous than usual, Peter Smith nearly missed his 3rd shot on the par 5 sixth hole as a copper looked on, Jay Seddons golf actually improved as he was literally ‘keeping his head down’ as much as possible.

Charles Herbert and Andy Stubbens always look immaculate and play well together, after a good shot Charles can often be seen gazing admiringly at Andys composed follow through, the couple are known as the Kate Middleton and Prince William of Cheshire golf, congratulations to both of you on your 45 points.

Manchester United ambassador Frank Stapleton was delighted after his teams progression to the Champions league final the talented Irishmans mood improved even more when he birdied the tricky 11th.

Ex rally driver Stuart Coupe was playing some nice golf with back to back birdies on 10 and 11. He needed a pit stop however after he lost his power steering on the sharp right hander 14th hole and his ball skidded out of control into the trees. All four wheels unfortunately fell off soon after.

Jay Seddon proved there is more to his game than 350 yard drives when he won the nearest the pin with a delicate wedge on the 175 yard par three. Tom Jones hit an unusually good shot on the 17th. (couldn’t resist Tom, sorry)

Kevin Barkers golf must have improved as three years ago he was hitting perhaps the most impressive shanks I have ever seen, today a more relaxed Barker teamed up with Peter Smith for a great 44 points, this was matched by quality builder Andy Taylor and scaffolder Martin Firth (they told their current job they were picking up supplies today)

The honours went to Ricardo Richardson and Darren Whittaker who returned 46 points, Whittakers birdie on the testing 5th hole was the highlight of their round. Happily for the rest of us both players will lose a shot from their handicaps for the rest of the summer tour.

The next event is at Pleasington,(perhaps the best inland course in Lancashire) this is filling fast as the course is a real gem, tee times are between 9am and 2pm please confirm your availability asap.

Many thanks to Pete Myers who owns the magnificent Legh Arms in Prestbury for his sponsorship of todays event. I hope you enjoyed today, thanks for playing. Tim.

7th Jay seddon £25 voucher for Legh Arms

17th Tom Jones £25 voucher for Legh Arms

2’s 117.50 9 proV1s each

9 balls each Martin Firth Stuart Coupe Colin Owen Jay Seddon

1st Titleist Carry bag each 46

Ricardo Richardson Darren whittaker

2nd Galvin Green Windcheater 45

Charles Herbert Andy stubbens

3rd Titleist backpack each 44

Kevin Barker Peter Smith

4th Dozen Z Stars each 44

Andy Taylor Martin Firth

5th Srixon cap each 43

John Taylor & Nigel Bloxidge

6th Srixon cap each 42

Colin Roberts & John Rigby

7th Footjoy socks each 42

Neil Laurent & Gareth Winston

8th footjoy socks 42

John Aikenhead & John Russell

Pete Myers & Victoria Howarth 41

Chris Earnhill & Geoff Ward 41

Stuart Coupe & Mark Robinson 41

Mike Daggitt & Paul Wilson 40

Lewis Marland & Alf Shillitoe 40

Colin Owen & Mike Lee 40

Ian Wilkinson & Steve Hindley 39

Malcolm Nash & Mark Brown 39

Frank Garvey & Paul Bradley 38

Neville Dennis & Lee Parr 38

Steve Armour & Alan Reid 38

Frank Stapleton & Tommy McCormack 38

Ian Hayles & Liam Harrison 37

Gaz Hibbert & Trevor Golds 37

Steven Ballard & Gary Denhan 37

James Caffrey & Graham Ferrari 37

Blake Norton & Jay Seddon 36

Ken Jones & Kit Parkington 36

Marcus Kaye & David Cole 36

Mark Richardson & Andy Dutton 36

Moby Rawthore & Steve Rourke 36

Glynn Richards & Simon Lee 35

Mike Haynes & Norman Quick 35

Patrick Keenan & Tom Jones 35

Bob Sinclair & Rob Deconinck 34

Bernard Wood & David Smith 34

Brian Atherton & John Duff 34

Ian King & Brian Walsh 33

Robert Nelson & Jim Clarke 33

John Neale & John Lawson 33

Jimmy Eccles & Kenny Jepsum 32

Kevin McKenna & Peter McKenna 31

Stuart Eley & Mike Lythgoe 30

Peter Hargreaves & Alan Reid 29

Carl Kennedy & Ben Barraclough 27