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results from marvellous Manchester

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Portugal 1-5th February 2024- lots of nice teams entered- don’t miss out!
Room at MUST-PLAY Llangollen next Friday

Maxitours at tremendous Manchester GC

Hopwood is possibly the best inland course in Lancashire with 247 acres of wonderful golfing terrain -but its real strength is the friendly, warm welcome the Club gives to its visitors.

The Club is forward thinking and continues to improve each year. The new driving range facility is first class and the chipping area is a joy. Well done to all involved at Manchester Golf Club.

The older Hale team are nice guys but normally play average golf. The highlight of their day is usually talking nonsense in the bar. This week they all went home happier than usual . Not because they played well but rather they were delighted not to forget the six digit gate code on the walk from the clubhouse to their cars.
‘I didn’t think we could do it!’ Said an emotional Ian Goulty as the barrier slowly opened. Chris Brown was also close to tears.

Late in the day the wind really picked up.
Patrick Martin played here for the first time and was blown away by the course. His umbrella was also blown away. A gust on the 18th green set the brolly tumbling and portly Patrick managed to catch up with it somewhere near the 17th tee.

Scoring was once again very close.
Jon Hudsons likeable team had a remarkable best of the day 47 points on the front nine after several monster putts saw them collecting 21 points on the opening three holes. A nervy 29 points on the back nine saw them record the worst back nine of the day! What an incredible game.

Third place went to Jim Clarke, Graham Jackson, Dave Turbot and ballroom dance expert Mark Hagerty. Only two teams had a better back nine score than the front nine all day but Clarkes strong closing holes saw them home in 44 points to waltz into an excellent 3rd place.

Gary Neiles Sandiway team has found some good form in the last couple of weeks after a very quiet Summer and his team of John Longworth, Gavin Connor and Alan Giles scored 88 points. A two point haul on the signature 13th hole cost them dearly.

Winning was Roger Percivals cosmopolitan team of three well -spoken Delamere members and Salford’s Jason Hay. The team thought they had blown it after could only manage two points on the tough 16th but a seven point haul into the wind on the 18th secured a well earned victory. Pete Atherton and David Tate were the other on form team members.

Thanks to all who competed.
Next week is Llangollen. Thanks to all my players for your continued integrity.

Please remember to give me 3 weeks notice should you wish to cancel to allow others time to enter/ find a team

The most anticipated sporting event in the calendar takes place tomorrow. Yes, Stuart Blake is buying a new pair of golf shoes.
The Ryder Cup also takes place – I have a nasty feeling that America are going to be victorious.

Enjoy the emotion.

Tim.

2’s sweep £255 7 pro v1s or 9 taylor made tp 5 or16 AD333

Dave Tate John Nuttall Ted Barker Dave Carlile Guy Levers Rob Platt Jack Schofield Andy Bradshaw x2 Gary Owen Stuart Muller

Nearest the pin 13th Doz Ad333
Nearest the pin 16th Doz AD333

Manchester Golf Club 28th Sept
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Roger Percival, Pete Atherton, Jason Hay, David Tate 88 12 Oscar Jacobson top each
2 Gary Neiles, Gavin Conor, John Longworth, Richard Giles 88 10 Doz Taylor made TP5 each
3 Jim Clarke, Mark Hagarty, Dave Turbott, Graham Jackson 87 8 Callaway shirt each
4 Martin Keates, Andy Russell, Geoff Bickerton, Austin McBride 87 6 Callaway shirt each
5 Simon Poucher, Don Crawford, Brendan Leighton, Richard Harper 87 4 Callaway shirt each
6 Darren Burgess, Adam Thomas, Jack Schofield, Matt Sayers 86 2 Maxitours bag towel each
7 Chris Perry, Andy Parrington, Andy Srickley, Andy Taylor 85
8 Dave Goodwin, Paul Woodbine, Phil Robinson, Richard Williamson 84
9 Dave Buckley, Pete Stuart, Paul Jones, Lester Jackson 83
10= Colin Roberts, John Rigby, Jim Egerton, Ged Holden 81
10= Rob Platt, Steve Barber, Tim Barstow, Tom Broadhead 81
12= Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Mark Foley, Alan Vaughan 80
12= George Kerr, Norrie Erwin, Phil Harris, Ali Gibson 80
12= Ian Goulty, CJ, Peter Veitch, Andy Veitch 80
15= Richard Blackwell, Gaz Smith, John Hilton, Steve Austin 79
15= Jim Caldwell, John Roome, John Kelsall, Peter Griggs 79
15= Nathan Mills, Stuart Muller, Tom Williams, Lee Spratt 79
18 Simon Hemsley, Ian King, Andy Bradshaw, Matt Ford 77
19= Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Mike Lowe, Paul Fell 76
19= Jon Hudson, Rob Blain, Andy Corner, Mike Hill 76
21= Dick Brown, Ted Baker, David Carlile, Paul Browne 75
21= Richard Wakefield, Andy Boniface, Simon Walker, John Nuttall 75
23 Lee Tilley, Pete Norbury, Dave Rhodes, Dave Sarsfield 74
24= David Wilkinson, David Kelly, Stuart Blake, Paul Moonan 73
24= Nigel Uttley, John Vicker, Keith Edmison, Tony Leigh 73
24= James Shipstone, John Hunt, Denis O’Neill, Alison Shipstone 73
27 Martin Wainman, Matt Cheffins, Paul Price, Chris Brierley 71
28 Neil McKinlay, Steve Foxcroft, Trevor Webb, Mike Fergusson 70
29 Paul Gilbert, Paul Simpson, Martin Quinn, Phil Long 69

Results from Davyhulme

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Portugal February 1-5th filling fast – another 2 teams sold today!

*Life is too short to get damp and miserable in January*

Maxitours at sunny Davyhulme.

Davyhulme hosted todays event and the hospitality shown to our players was superb.

The course had dried out really well and the greens were excellent.

Considering the rain yesterday that was incredible. That’s a proper golf course!’ Praised Prestbury’s Steve Schofield.

‘Really enjoyed playing that course.’ Declared Mike Hill.

‘That’s a brilliant course but it wasn’t easy.’ Announced Cheshire golfing legend Gareth Bradley.

‘Magnificent course. The fairways were the best I’ve played all year.’ Announced wealthy Dave Rhodes.

Club pro Martyn Hamer is one of the best in the business and couldn’t do enough for my guys today. Thanks. Martyn.

I wouldn’t listen to Tony Leigh if he was talking about golf but the well-travelled Heyrose man informed me that it was :

‘The best coffee I have ever had in a golf club’.

Thank you to all the excellent Davyhulme catering staff.

I am currently reading a book about the Charlton brothers and Davyhulme Golf Club is mentioned a few times as Matt Busby played the course regularly with his pals and The Busby babes would always meet at the club on Saturday lunchtimes for their pre match meal during the 1950’s.

It is a tremendously impressive Clubhouse to be fair. The staircase is a classic. Although not as impressive as Chris Perrys house- he told me he has three cleaners at a time. He is either very untidy or has a big house or both.

There is never a dull moment with Pete Short. He is a member at Davyhulme and as he went outside to play he went around the famous revolving door twice. I asked him why.

‘It’ means you’ll get good luck’.

It either means you will get good luck or it means you are a bit crackers. I know which one I’m going with.

Scoring was excellent as the wind dropped and the greens were receiving a well struck shot.

Fourth today was nice guy Andy Parrington and his Withington team who scored 89 to win the card play off against retired United FC manager Karl Marginson and his home Davyhulme team.

Big Martin Wainman(11) and his Wychwood team of Greg Meganheimer(14), Dan Boyles (4) and Josh McClaren(9) took fifth place with an excellent 90 points. This was leading until Lymms’ David Hughes , Steve Lamont, George Harwood and Steve Rawlinson shocked the golfing world with 92 points for a first ever victory. Incredible but very popular winners.

The two day event was closely fought but it was retired Copper Neale Laurent and his Duckenfield men who added a solid 87 to their overnight score of 88 points. This was good enough to take 2nd place.

The cuddly white shark aka Geoff Bickerton showed his teeth today as the likeable Bolton quartet added an excellent 91 to their 88 yesterday for a tremendous win. The low handicap team picked up 9 birdies in a classy display. Well played everyone. A great two days of golf!

Tim

2’s sweep £120 3 pro v1s or 4 TP5 or 7 srixon AD333

Chris Perry Ted Lacey x2 Barry Jackson Dave Blease Bernard McCara Dave Lowe Dave Rhodes Lee Tilley

Nearest the pin 14th Steve Booth Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 17th Graham Jackson Doz AD333

Day 2 at Davyhulme 21st Sept
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Dave Hughes, Steve Lamont, George Harwood, Steve Rawlinson 92 12 Oscar Jacobson top each
2= Steve Booth, Gary Myerscough, Geoff Bickerton, John Dempsey 91 8
2= Lee Tilley, Ian Hogg, Dave Rhodes, Dave Sarsfield 91 10
4 Martin Wainman, Greg Maggs, Dan Boyles, Josh McClaren 90 6 Callaway shirt each
5= Chris Perry, Andy Parrington, Steve Emmett, Ted Lacey 89 2 Maxitours bag towel
5= Karl Marginson, Pete Short, Hugh Mulholland, Ged Manning 89 Maxitours bag towel each
5= Barry Jackson, Eddie Wrigley, Peter Sakalas, Chris Lane 89 4 Callaway shirt each
8 Neale Laurent, John Harrop, Steve Shields, Paul Butler 87
9= Jim Clarke, Norrie Erwin, Pete Ledger, Graham Jackson 85
9= Moby Rawthore, Steve Bickerton, Pete Fotheringham, Trevor Roberts 85
9= Dave Blease, Steve Tate, Bernard McCara, Dave Lowe 85
12= Dave Buckley, Dave Carter, Paul Jones, Dave Schafer 84
12= Mark Foley, Norman Summerville, Alan Vaughan, Jimmy Smith 84
12= Mike Doe, Dave Wright, John Lewis, Caron Wright 84
15 Dave Keen, Pete Maher, Charlie Beadle, Gary Philips 83
16= Jon Hudson, Rob Blain, Andy Corner, Mike Hill 82
16= Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Dave Westwood, Richard Palmer 82
16= Tony Leigh, Chris Stretch, Govinder Sehmi, Phil Dickens 82
16= Steve Schofield, Malc Dore, Paul Robinson, Alan Gibson 82
20 Gary Smith, Steve Austin, Richard Blackwell, John Hilton 81
21 Ian King, Tony O’Gara, Andy Bradshaw, Garteth Bradley 79
22 Nigel Ashton, Martin Humphries, Mike Lowe, Stuart Rogers 77
Day 1 at Vale Royal
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Steve Booth, Gary Myerscough, Geoff Bickerton, John Dempsey 88 12
2 Gary Neiles, Richard Melrose, John Longworth, Bill Telford 88 10 Footjoy shirt
3 Neale Laurent, John Harrop, Steve Shields, Paul Butler 88 8
4 Gary Smith, Steve Austin, Richard Blackwell, John Hilton 87 6
5 Tony Hope, Ste Woods, Steve Starr, Tom Starr 87 4 Callaway shirt each
6 Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Dave Westwood, Richard Palmer 86 2 Callaway shirt each
7= Simon Hemsley, Tony O’Gara, Joe Kirwan, Garteth Bradley 85 Maxitours bag towel each
7= Phil Dickens, Mike Evans, Neil Evans, Phil Johnson 85 Maxitours bag towel each
7= Moby Rawthore, Dean Newsham, Neil Griffiths, Peter Moores 85
10= Jim Caldwell, Phil Riding, John Sherrington, Peter Griggs 84
10= Jim Clarke, Norrie Erwin, Pete Ledger, Graham Jackson 84
Overall
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Steve Booth, Gary Myerscough, Geoff Bickerton, John Dempsey 179 Oscar Jacobson top
2 Neale Laurent, John Harrop, Steve Shields, Paul Butler 175 Footjoy shirt each
3 Lee Tilley, Pete Norbury, Dave Rhodes, Dave Sarsfield 172 Footjoy shirt each
4 Jim Clarke, Norrie Erwin, Pete Ledger, Graham Jackson 169 Callaway shirt each
5= Chris Perry, Andy Parrington, Steve Emmett, Dianne Emmett 168
5= Gary Smith, Steve Austin, Richard Blackwell, John Hilton 168
5= Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Dave Westwood, Richard Palmer 168
8 Dave Buckley, Dave Carter, Paul Jones, Dave Schafer 165
9 Simon Hemsley, Tony O’Gara, Joe Kirwan, Garteth Bradley 164
10 Dave Keen, Pete Maher, Charlie Beadle, Nigel Hall 161
11 Gary Brooks, Rob Blain, Andy Corner, Mike Hill 157
12 Nigel Ashton, Martin Humphries, Mike Lowe, Stuart Rogers 156

Hopwood

Thursday 28th Sept

9.45 David Wilkinson x4

9.54 Simon Hemsley x4

10.03 Colin Roberts x4

10.12 Jim Caldwell x4

10.21 Rob Platt x4

10.30 Dave Buckley x4

10.39 Paul Fell x4

10.48 Martin Humphries x4

10.57 Dave Goodwin x4

11.06 Jim Clarke x4

11.15 Neale Laurent x4

11.24 Steve Aspinall x4

11.33 Mick Mahon x4

11.42 John Hudson x4

11.51 Kev Hart x4

12.00 Paul Salt x4

12.09 Andy Taylor x4

12.18 Steve Heywood x4

12.27 Paul Gilbert x4

12.36 Paul Browne x4

12.45 Paul Price x4

12.54 Peter Maher x4

1.03 Roger Percival x4

1.12 Steve Foxcroft x4

1.21 Richard Blackwell x4

1.30 Brian Greenbank x4

1.38 Nigel Uttley x4

1.46 Martin Bramwell x4

1.55 John Hunt x4

2.04Gary Neiles x4

2.13 Lee Tilley x4

2.21 Simon Poucher x4

2.30 Geoff Bickerton x4

2.39 Nathan Mills x4

Results from majestic Vale Royal

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Room for teams of 4 at Davyhulme tomorrow!

Forecast excellent!

Maxitours at stately Vale Royal

Thanks to all players for playing today. We were rewarded with a terrific day on the course with only a short shower in the middle of the morning. This golf course can take torrential rain so the fairways and greens were all firm and playing really, really well. I always look forward to playing at this tremendous venue and it is a firm favorite with my players.

The course was superb as was the catering, the menu is now first class and I can highly recommend the Club Sandwich at just £7.50 including the best chips I’ve tasted for a while.

I’m not sure where Rob Blain has been playing his golf. After driving through torrential rain to the course he was delighted to see the blue skies over Northwich.

‘We can’t complain if it starts to rain again though, we’ve had a very good summer this year.’

I nearly fell off my chair.

Today was the first day of the 2-day Cheshire classic. We are at Davyhulme tomorrow. The event is almost certainly going ahead- but please check my website which will be updated before 8am before you set off tomorrow.

It is always good to see Kevin Harling playing. He is one of the good guys and I used to coach him every Saturday morning when I worked at Mottram Hall. Despite this he has a tidy golf game and swears by his new 8 wood:

‘I can make it talk. Tiger Woods and most of the players on the PGA tour have one as well.’ I think they keep them in the garage Kev.

There are only three short holes at Vale Royal. Ten players recorded twos and incredibly they were ALL on the 6th hole except Geoff Bickerton who knocked it to 8 foot to win nearest the pin and pick up some balls for a two on the 16th.

Scoring was tight and improved slightly later in the day as the sun dried the fairways. Tony Hopes Ashton on Mersey team took 4th with 87 points. Neale Laurents team lies in 3rd with 88 points alongside Gary Neiles and his team who had a strong back nine to take 2nd. It is big Goeff[T1] Bickerton and his Blackburn team who lead the way. If you really squint your eyes blond haired Bickerton has a look of Greg Norman and today he had his golf game. Can the great white shark hold on tomorrow?

Prizes will be published after the 2 day event finishes as teams are playing tomorrow and are only allowed 1 prize.

Thanks for everyone travelling today despite the poor forecast. Brilliant. Everyone really enjoyed their golf.

Tim.

Nearest the pin 10th John Longworth Dozen AD333[T2]

Nearest the pin 16th Geoff Bickerton Dozen AD333

2’s sweep £257.50 7 pro v1s 8 taylor made tp 5 or 15 srixon ad333 per two

Mark Pickles Mike Hill Gareth Bradley Jim Hodges Chris Perry Janet Heywood Jeremy Waterhouse Gaz Smith Steve Austin Geoff Bickerton

Vale royal 20th Sept
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1= Steve Booth, Gary Myerscough, Geoff Bickerton, John Dempsey 88
1= Gary Neiles, Richard Melrose, John Longworth, Bill Telford 88
1= Neale Laurent, John Harrop, Steve Shields, Paul Butler 88
4= Tony Hope, Ste Woods, Steve Starr, Tom Starr 87
4= Gary Smith, Steve Austin, Richard Blackwell, John Hilton 87
6 Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Dave Westwood, Richard Palmer 86
7= Simon Hemsley, Tony O’Gara, Joe Kirwan, Garteth Bradley 85
7= Phil Dickens, Mike Evans, Neil Evans, Phil Johnson 85
7= Moby Rawthore, Dean Newsham, Neil Griffiths, Peter Moores 85
10= Jim Caldwell, Phil Riding, John Sherrington, Peter Griggs 84
10= Jim Clarke, Norrie Erwin, Pete Ledger, Graham Jackson 84
12= Dave Buckley, Dave Carter, Paul Jones, Dave Schafer 81
12= Lee Tilley, Ian Hogg, Dave Rhodes, Dave Sarsfield 81
14 Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Joe Mann, Alan Vaughan 80
15= Nigel Ashton, Martin Humphries, Mike Lowe, Stuart Rogers 79
15= Chris Perry, Andy Parrington, Steve Emmett, Dianne Emmett 79
15= Graham Davenport, Janet Heywood, Christine Clarkson, Jim Wardle 79
15= Dave Hughes, Steve Lamont, Mark Pickles, Terry Broadhurst 79
19= Martin Wainman, Greg Maggs, Paul Price, Chris Brierley 78
19= Dave Keen, Pete Maher, Charlie Beadle, Nigel Hall 78
21= George Kerr, Pete Smith, Chris Stretch, Tony Leigh 77
21= Dave McGuiness, Steve Webb, Paul Unwin, Gary Butler 77
23 Steve Aspinall, John Fitzsimmons, Jerry Salmon, Steve Broome 76
24= Pete Walters, Mario Capostagno, Andy Milllington, Brendan Poynts 75
24= Jeremy Waterhouse, Steve Harrison, Nini Waterhouse, Annie Harrison 75
26= Gary Brooks, Rob Blain, Andy Corner, Mike Hill 73
26= Jonny Barton, Chris Walley, Sam Leach, Jim Hodges 73
26= Martin Prescott, Brian Leatherbarrow, Phil Singh, Steve Hall 73
29 Kev Harling, Steve Best, Martin Humphries, Warrick Dawson 71
30 Jimmy Caffrey, Kit Parkington, Colin Poole, Mark Gauci 70

Davyhulme Park Tomorrow! (Thursday 21st Sept)

9.40 Simon Hemsley x4

9.57 Dave Buckley x4

10.06 Paul Fell x4

10.15 Martin Humphries x3 Pete Fotheringham x1

10.24 Jim Clarke x4

10.33 Neale Laurent x4

10.42 Jon Hudson x4

11.00 Mick Mahon x4

11.18

11.27 Andy Taylor x4

11.45 Richard Blackwell x4

11.54 Karl Marginson x4

12.03 Paul Salt x4

12.12 Mark Foley x4

12.21

12.30 Paul Price x4

12.39 Peter Maher x4

12.48 Steve Schofield x4

12.57 Dave Hughes x4

1.06

1.15

1.33 Lee Tilley x4

1.42 Geoff Bickerton x4

2.00 Barry Jackson x4

2.09 Barry Jackson x4

2.18

2 27

2.36 Dave Blease xd

2.45 Lee Everett x4