Spaces at Chorley – Friday 15th Sept – Top 5 inland course in Lancashire

Room at everybody’s favourite – Davyhulme on Thursday 21st Sept

Maxitours at astounding Astbury

Another tremendous day was enjoyed by all at Astbury Golf Club. This wonderful Club sits at the foothills of the Derbyshire Pennines but is a classic Cheshire parkland course – with wildlife filled ponds, stunning trees and hedgerows and beautiful fairways and greens. It even has its own railway line and canal. The designers have thought of everything.

What they couldn’t think of was how to ensure Graham Wilkinson arrived at the correct golf club. I was slightly worried that some of my players may go to the new Astbury Golf and lodge complex in Shropshire but daft graham decided to go to Eaton. Nobody including Graham knows why he went there.

Angie and her catering staff are brilliant and they were delighted to have such great support from our players throughout the day. Thank you to everyone for supporting these host clubs so well each week, please keep it up!

The worst golfer in maxitours history – 34 handicapper Stuart ‘old man’ Hibbert – played today. It is always good to see this gent.

‘Can I have a scorecard please?’ He asked.

I gave him one and informed him that there was a bin near the 3rd tee.

‘That’s good to know’ He replied.

The incessant recent rainfall meant there was less run on the immaculate fairways than usual, the course was playing long and the greens were receptive. Astbury was definitely a big hitters golf course and this showed in the results.

Martin Humphries(11) and his team set the pace early in the day with a solid 84. Dave Hest(12), Adrian Brown(13) and Keith Shale(14) had 46 points on the front nine before reality set in and they came home in a less magnificent 38 points to take 3rd,

Jim Caldwell is as fit as a flea but results have been quiet in recent weeks. It was back to business today with 87 points to take 2nd place. Peter Griggs(11) ,Steve Perrett(12)and John Roome(15) completed the team.

It was the big hitting Bolton quartet of Scott Booth (8) Gary Myerscough(8) John Dempsey (scr) and Danny Swarsbrick(11) who took the honours today. Dempsey made eagle on the par four 13th but Danny Swarsbrick did the damage with a super 3 gross birdies and an eagle.

‘I cant play any better than that!’

Reported the likeable Lancastrian who also scooped nearest the pin on the 15th,

Thanks to everyone for supporting todays event.

Yours in golf, Tim

Nearest the Pin 13th John Dempsey Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 15th Danny Swarsbrick Doz AD333

2’s sweep £240 9 Titliest pro v1s 20 srixon AD333 or 12 Taylor made TP5 per 2!

Keith Shale Chris Davies Brad Kingsley Mark Birch Andy Hamlett Andy Royle Mike Gauden

Cavendish Golf Club start sheet

Tursday 5th Sept

9.50 Simon Hemsley x4

9.59 Colin Roberts x4

10.08 Jim Caldwell x4

10.17 Ed Pysden x4

10.25 Dave Buckley x4

10.34 Jim Clarke x4

10.43 Dave Goodwin x4

10.52 Paul Fell x4

11.00 Martin Humphries x4

11.09 Neale Laurent x4

11.18 Lewis Marland x4

11.27 Geoff Bickerton x4

11.36 John Hudson x4

11.45 Roy Ainsworth x4

Dave More O’Farrell

12.00 Kev Hart x4

12,08 Steve Hall x4

12.16 Paul Salt x4

12.24 Jeremy Waterhouse x4

12.33 Heywood x4

12.42 Peter Maher x4

12.51 Roger Percival x4

1.00 Andy Taylor x4

1.09 Jim Lindsay x4

1.18 Russ Sollitt x4

1.27 Richard Blackwell x4

1.36 Paul Price x4

1.44 John Hunt x4

1.52 Dave Griffiths x4

2.01 Barrie Simpson x4

2.10 Lee Tilley x4

2.18 Bob Eastwood x4

2.27 Martin Williams x4

2.36 Jimmy McEwan x4

2.44 Neil Edwards x4

2.52 Tom Roe x4

3.00 Andrew Hill x4

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Dear Maxitours players,

Chorley golf club event is Friday 15th September – not Tuesday 12th as previously advertised. My mistake entirely. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Please let me know if you can’t play. There are still a couple of slots available at this tremendous must-play Lancashire course. There is also a famous ice cream shop at the bottom of the road which needs a visit.

Thanks Tim.

Here is the start sheet for Astbury next Thursday, please check your times.!

Astbury Thursday 31st Aug

£5.50 bacon barm and coffee available from 8.10am

Our sponsor Ed Stubbs is keen to join a team if you are short.

8.45 David Wilkinson x4

8.54 Simon Hemsley x4

9.03 Jim Caldwell x4

9.12 Geoff Bickerton x4

9.21 Kev Harling x4

9.30 Dave Buckley x4

9.39 Neale Laurent x4

9.48 Steve Aspinall x4

9.56 Mick Mahon x4

10.05 Paul Fell x4

10.14 Paul Gilbert x4

10.23 Martin Humphries x4

10.32 Dave Goodwin x4

10.41 Bob Pickthall x4

10.50 John Hudson x4

11.00 Lewis Marland x4

11.08 Kev Hart x4

11.17 Andy Taylor x4

11.26

11. 38 Dave Hughes x4

11.46 Jimmy McEwan x4

11.55 Paul Evans x4

12.03 Peter Maher x4

12.12 John Dickenson x4

12.21 Paul Price x4

12.30Richard Blackwell x4

12.39 Paul Salt x4

12.48 Martin Bramwell x4

12.57 Roger Bannard x4

1.06 Lee Tilley x4

1.15 Martin Williams x4

1.24 John Johnson x4

1.33 Simon Poucher x4

1.42 Dave More O’Farrell x4

1.50 John Newton x4

1.59 Simon Ashton x4

2.09

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Jack Coleman x4

Ian Reece x4

Maxitours at Brilliant Bramhall !!!

Maxitours was ‘Under New Management’ today as my more intelligent brother Simon ran the early morning show and the changes were noticeable.

The scorecards indicated the Yellow and Red tees were in play and Nearest the Pin holes 12 and 14 were circled – massive improvement.
Most importantly everyone’s name was legible and the scorecards have never looked less like a prescription. Normal service resumes shortly. Comments such as ‘Is Tim away again?’ and ‘Where’s he on holiday this time?’ were common at the check in desk.

Renaming Maxitours as Who’s tours would be step too far. Neale Laurent was totally thrown at the check in desk. As Simon turned to welcome him to Bramhall he was met with a ‘Hiya Tim. Oh it’s not Tim! I just thought I recognised the back of your head.

The course was in excellent condition with lots of compliments so all credit to Bramhall’s green keeping staff and also to the friendly clubhouse team and their excellent catering.

Thank again to my good friend PGA Professional Matt Turnock who took over in the afternoon from Simon to finish off the day.

Paul Fell saw an expertly struck 8 iron take one bounce and then hop in to the hole on the par 3 14th for an amazing 6th hole in one of his career. Congratulations Paul.

Scoring was tight at the top with Lee Tilley’s in form team with a best of the day 85 points winning on card count back from Sam Leach’s and Andrew Hill’s teams going to best last 6 holes for 2nd and 3rd placing respectively.

RESULTS

NP 12th – Paul Robinson – 1 x Dozen AD333’s
NP 14th – Paul Fell – HOLE IN 1 – 1 x Dozen AD333’s

2’s £382.50 = 4 x Prov1’s or 5 x Taylor Made TP5 or 10 x Srixon AD 333’s

Simon Moorhouse, Paul Fell HOLE IN 1 !!!!, Rod Marsh, Paul Robinson, Rob Blain, Andrew Lever, George Kerr, Geoff Bickerton, Phil Woolan, John Mather, Denis Greenup x 2, John Nuttall, Les Evans, Simon Hartland, Sam Everrett, Mike Holtom, Steve Mobley, Jay Patel x 2

Maxitours at Super Stockport !!!

A wet and windy start, glorious in the middle and a wet and windy finish were the order of the day making for challenging conditions to say the least. Some were fortunate enough to play within the dry spell window whereas others were up against the elements.

The course was in excellent condition despite the rain with many complimentary remarks and the clubhouse and catering staff were very friendly, accommodating and efficient.

Thank you to my good friend PGA Professional Matt Turnock for running the day whilst I took some much needed rest with my family.
Also thanks to everyone who turned out today and endured the weather and for your support of today’s fixture.

NP 16th – Nigel Ashton 1 x Dozen AD333’s
NP in 2 18th – Peter Smith 1 x Dozen AD333’s

2’s £315 = 4 x Prov1’s or 5 x Taylor Made TP5 or 10 x Srixon

John Aitkin, Steve Best, Paul Fell, Nigel Hall, John Reeve, Charlie Beadle x2, Andy Parrington, Austin McBride, Tom Butler, Martin Wainman, Chris Brierley, Alison Shipston, Chris Brown, Mike Butler, Martin Bray, Mike Kulik, Dave McGuinness & Nathan Mills

Results

Dear Maxitours players,

Here is the start sheet for Bramhall this Monday.

Please check your time carefully as I have had to squeeze 4 Everton fans out a little earlier as for some reason they are desperate not to miss the start of the evening match – Seriously?

Thanks Tim

Bramhall start sheet
Monday 21st Aug

8.40 David Wilkinson x4

8.50 Simon Hemsley x4

9.00 Colin Roberts x4

9.10 Ed Pysden x4

9.19 Dave Goodwin x4

9.28 Dave Buckley x4

9.37 Paul Fell x4

9.46 Martin Humphries x4

9.55 Martin Humphries x4

10.04Kev Harling x4

10.12 Steven Todd x4

`10.21 Neale Laurent x4

10.30 Lewis Marland x4

10.39 Steve Aspinall x4

10.48 Mick Mahon x4

10.57 John Hudson x4

11.06 Paul Evans x4

11.15 Jim Lindsay x4

11.24 Dave More O’Farrell

11.32 Dave More O Farrell

11.41 Paul Salt x4

11.50 Paul Salt x4

12.00 John Dickenson x4

12.09 Geoff Bickerton x4

12.18 Andy Taylor x4

12.27 Paul Price x4

12.36 Sam Leach x4

12.45 Sam Leach x4

12.54 Peter Maher x4

1.03 Simon Raine x4

1.12 Richard Blackwell x4

1.21 Steve Heywood x4

1.30 Les Evans x4

1.39 Nigel Uttley x4

1.48 Russ Sollitt x4

1.57 Gary Neiles x4

2.06 Lee Tilley x4

2.15

2.24 Martin Williams x4

2.33 Claire Whitney x4

2.42 Lee Everett x4

2.51 Tom Roe x4

3.00 Andrew Hill x4

3.09 Don Phillips x4

3.18 Nathan Mills x4

3.27