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Maxitours at stunning Stockport

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Maxitours at stunning Stockport

Stockport is right up there in my top three courses in Cheshire. A wonderful golf course and welcoming Clubhouse make this venue a real treat to play. General Manager Ryan and Jane in the office are also class acts.

Stockport had done some work to their greens last week so I sent out a note to teams to pre warn them that they weren’t perfect – I had at least 20 guys tell me after their round that there was no need for the note as the greens were putting superbly – many thanks to the Stockport greens staff – terrific work this week.

Colin Roberts team mates hadn’t played here before and they could not believe how ‘pristine’ the course was. ‘The tee boxes are the best I have ever seen.’ Reported Mike Webb. Brilliant.

Early morning drizzle gave way to lovely golfing conditions and everyone really enjoyed themselves.

Stan Devlin wasn’t sure if he had visited this venue but when he arrived he was absolutely certain that he had played here. ‘ Yes I’ve definitely been here before, In fact I played really well. This is the course where you cross the main road after the 2nd hole‘

No it isn’t Stan.

Vale Royal’s Don Phillips, Ian Pezell, Stuart Park and Cheshire senior player Don Campbell (2) finished 3rd with 85 points . Don stood in as a late replacement and his adopted team were class. Everyone played well.

‘Put us with Don again please!’ Begged Stuart ‘He is a fine ball striker.’

‘I loved that!’ Announced Don. ‘These guys are so much better than the lads you fixed me up with last week. Those guys were hopeless’

Taking 3rd place were the lads I fixed him up with last week.

Grd Keary, Steven Sheard Andy Penney and Bob Morris scored a measly 69 points at Ringway but today they were inspired and their 86 was good enough for 3rd place,.

In his early seventies Colin Roberts has turned himself into a top golfer. He was hopeless when he was in his 60’s but is now a force to be reckoned with his team finished in second place with an excellent 88 points and Colin moved up the XENTUM order of merit .Carl Deaville (20) Andy Williamson (16) and Mike Webb(15) all played well.

Joe Corrigan was the 3rd best goalkeeper in England for many years as he was unfortunate to be born in the same era as Shilton and Clemence. His son Andy played today and he was number one as his Shrigley hall team collected 89 points to take first place. Father and son Gary(14)and Paul Leek(22) and Brian Bryan(19) had a terrific back nine and I watched them roll in birdies on the 16th to pick up an impressive 7 points.

Great golf guys.

Thanks to everyone for your 100% attendance yet again.

Tim

Nearest the pin 16th David Linton Dozen Wilson Duo

Nearest the pin in 2 on 18th Jack Suttie Dozen Wilson Duo

2’s sweep £290.50 5 pro v1s each or 12 srixon AD333

Andy Corrigan Paul Leek John Harrop John Kelly Laurie Heal Colin Berry Ian Gardner Matt Sayers Chris Adams Dave Smith Ian Gilchrist Jonny Barton Dave Fidler Ken Booth Brian Cattrell David Linton

Stockport 16-Aug-2021
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Andy Corrigan, Gary Leek, Paul Leek, Brian Bryant 89 12 Maxitours lined sweater
2 Colin Roberts, Carl Deville, Andy Williamson, Mike Webb 88 10 Puma chill out
3 Ged Keary, Steven Sheard, Andy Penney, Bob Morris 86 8 Maxitours shirt each
4 Kev Hart, Andy Mansfield, Pete O’Neill, Paul Yearsley 85 6 Maxitours shirt each
5 Don Phillips, Ian Pezell, Don Campbell, Stuart Park 85 4 Maxitours scorecard holder
6 Neale Laurent, John Harrop, Paul McDermott, Alf Shillitoe 84 2 Maxitours scorecard holder
7 Simon Willway, John Kelly, Jim Spears, Laurie Heal 84 Maxitours scorecard holder
8= Rory McNally, Paul Woolley, Ian Gardner, Richard Callwood 83
8= Steve Aspinall, Graham Wilkinson, Colin Berry, John Fitzsimmons 83
8= Mike George, Mark Clare, Stan Devlin, Tim Tighe 83
8= John Newton, Graham Wright, David Linton, Trevor Roberts 83
12= Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Dave Westwood, Richard Palmer 82
12= Jim Clarke, Graham Jackson, Pete Ledger, Chris Clarke 82
12= Andrew Cox, Phil Young, John Cox, Tim Spencer 82
15= Gary Phillips, Pete Maher, David Kelly, Charlie Beadle 81
15= Steve Heywood, Dave Sully, Richard Wakefield, Graham Davenport 81
17= Dave Stewardson, Dave Caine, Joe Shelley, Mike Stewardson 80
17= Jonny Lord , Richard Duerr, Moby Rawthore, Pete Ingham 80
17= Les Penson, Paul Salt, Josh Street, Martyn Pugh 80
17= Les Russon, Simon Burgess, Dave Fidler, Steve Merricks 80
17= Jon Hudson, Mike Hill, Rob Blaine, Mike Flitt 80
22= Dean Jagger, Simon Halliwell, Andy Wilde, Dave Walley 79
22= James Hampton, Matt Sayers, Jack Suttie, Jordan Hindley 79
22= Lewis Marland, Trevor Smith, Barry Shaw-Allen, Phil Dickens 79
25= Martin Bramwell, Dave Smith, CJ, Paul Simpson 78
25= Chris Adams, Phil Singh, Gary Butler, Richard Johnson 78
25= Nathan Mills, Steven Wilde, Derek Ashford, Joe Nuttall 78
25= Steve Marsh, Darren Whittaker, Neil Worthington, Johnny Eccles 78
29= Sam Leach, Jim Hodges, Jonny Barton, Keith Barratt 77
29= Mike Tarrant, Ian Ramsden, Brian Catterall, Keith Fenton 77
31= John Hilditch, Paul Smith, Jeff Bickerton, Steve Best 76
31= John Phibbs, Nigel Eckersley, Rick Sym, Austin McBride 76
33 David Carlisle, Dick Browne, Paul Browne, Howard Johnston 75
34 John Webb, Gary Kirkwood, Keith Thompson, Ian Gilchrist 74
35= Simon Hemsley, Chris Church, Joe Kirwan, Ian King 73
35= Dave Monk, Simon Wilkinson, Billy Davies, Ken Booth 73
37 John Atkin, Stuart Blake, Steve Foxcroft, Bob Sutton 72
38 Jim Rymer, Phil Woolam, Bob Mottershead, Dave McDougall 71

Knutsford Golf Club AM AM Tuesday 24th August

8.30 Simon Hemsley x4

8.39 Colin Roberts x4

8.48

8.57 Bob King x4

9.06 Paul Roberts x4

9.15 Neale Laurent x4

9.24 Gary Kirkwood x4

9.33 Lewis Marland x4

9.42 Michael Hewitt x4

9.51 Steve Aspinall x4

10.00 John Johnston x4

10.09 Roy Ainsworth x4

10.18 Mick Mahon x4

10.27 Steve Marsh x4

Afternoon times

12.40 Ian Hellens x4

12.49 Jim Doran x4

12.58 John Hunt x4

1.07 Gary Phillips x4

1.16 Paul Fell x4

1.25 Gary Neiles x4

1.34 Danny Holbrook x4

1.43 Mike George x4

1.54 Pete Fotheringham x4

2.03 Barry Jackson x4

2.12 Martin France x4

2.19 Andy Buckley x4

2.28

Xentum Masters at wonderful Ringway

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*Room for teams of 4 at Stockport on Monday -see below

The Xentum Classic at excellent Ringway.

Maxitours players had a super day at Ringway. The Club is really going places and huge improvements are made to the course and clubhouse year on year. Karen is an award winning General Manager and a real pleasure to deal with. Catering Manager Lyndsay was also on top form. This is a terrific venue.
Are these the best greens in Cheshire? – possibly. They are also incredibly hard to read according to more than one player when cards were handed in. The course was presented to a very high standard. Thank you Ringway.

I asked Rick Shaw if he was playing well. ‘Yes! I’ve been to the range this morning and I know exactly what I am doing now!’ Yeah right. His team finished 23rd.

I was slightly concerned when Alison Shipstone told me that her playing partner James Brown was easily pleased. James won his first prize a couple of weeks ago – a Maxitours shirt. I gave it to him from out of the back of my car today. I have never seen anyone so happy to win a shirt. Well done James. You have won a scorecard holder today. Try to control your emotions.

At check in this morning Gary Mercer told me his handicap had recenty gone up from 12.0 to 12,2 ‘Does that make a difference?’ He asked.
Yes, it means you are .2 worse than you were last week Gary.

Third place went to everyone’s favourite Paul Fell(5) from Carden Park, Nigel Ashton(12), Dave Hest(14) and Colin Bryan(8). Dave Hest was average for much of his round but had a career best three birdies at just the right time to really boost the team score.

Werneth Golf Club Captain Tim Jones(21) was understandably nervous on the first hole making his debut appearance on such a prestigious tour. He settled his nerves after three holes and played some great golf to help his team of Pete Norbury(19) Dave Rhodes(13) and Ian Sutton(10) finish in 2nd place with 86.
Taking the honours today were Olympic British Taekwondo team member Gary Owen(8) Alistair Holloway (14) Anthony Kenny(8) and Alan Lane (6). Owen played the tough 4 closing holes under par to help his team take Gold.

Many thanks for your superb pace of play today. There is a bit of deep rough on the Ringway course but the last group was around in less than four hours. Excellent.

Winning the two day Xentum Classic with steady scores of 79 and 81 was Simon Hemsley, Joe Kirwan, Dave Woods and Mike Spencer. They receive a Maxitours shirt each. Paul Fells team was second 156 and Lewis Marland took 3rd on 155.

Many thanks to excellent financial advisors Xentum for their event and Order of Merit sponsorship. They have sent a link for a free book for Maxitours players which could help you think about your approach to life. https://www.xentum.co.uk/enough/
Thanks for playing, Tim
Nearest the pin 13th Pete Waters Doz Wilson Duo
Nearest the pin 16th Colin Bryan Doz Wilson Duo

2’s sweep £285 5 pro V1s or 12 srixon AD333
Dave Hest x2 Steve Blakeway John Leonard Pete Waters Bpb Pickthall Simon Hemsley Barry Wellings Rob Platt Munro Donald John Harrop Rick Shaw Doug Green Frank Hendrick Gary Owen Colin Bryan

Ringway 12 Aug 21
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Gary Owen, Alistair Holloway, Anthony Kenny, Alan Lane 87 12 Maxitours chill out top
2 Ian Sutton, Tim Jones, Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury 86 10 Dozen Taylor Made TP5 Ball
3 Paul Fell, Nigel Ashton, Dave Hest, Colin Bryan 85 8 Under Armour shirt each
4 Steve Blakeway, Paul Salt, Paul Robinson, Neil Pemberton 85 6 Maxitours shirt each
5 Stewart Cragg, Bill Parkinson, Ted Ellis, Alan Brough 85 4 Maxitours shirt each
6 Barry Jackson, Dave Wright, Steve Tate, Chris Meickleham 84 2 Maxitours scorecard holder
7= John Atkin, Stuart Blake, Paul Moonan, Bob Sutton 83 Maxitours scorecard holder
7= Alison Shipstone, James Shipstone, John Hunt, James Brown 83 Maxitours scorecard holder
7= John Newton, John Leonard, Graham Wright, Gary Mercer 83
10= Andy Buckley, Mark Buckley, James Maxwell, John Tetlow 82
10= Bob Pickthall, Paul Roberts, Jon Hume, Steve Lamont 82
10= Gary Phillips, Pete Maher, David Kelly, Charlie Beadle 82
10= Sam Leach, Jim Hodges, Chris Walley, John Mather 82
10= Andy Taylor, Chris Perry, Mike Eardley, Kevin Hodgson 82
10= Neil McCloud, Andy Millington, Brendan Points, Pete Waters 82
16= Simon Hemsley, Gareth Bradley, Joe Kirwan, Dave Woods 81
16= Nick Cook, Darren Whittaker, Neil Worthington, Johnny Eccles 81
18= Lewis Marland, Paul Robinson, Steve Schofield, Phil Dickens 80
18= Gary Neiles, John Moreton, Carl Barkes, Martin Finney 80
20= Steve Aspinall, Graham Wilkinson, Colin Berry, Barry Wellings 79
20= Roy Ainsworth, Simon Willway, Mike Verdon, Dave Hanson 79
20= Rob Platt, Gary Youall, Steve Barker, Jeremy Capper 79
20= Richard Williamson, Phil Robinson, Dave Greenwood, Dave Goodwin 79
24 Russ Sollitt, Koos Alders, Marc Morris, Rick Shaw 78
25= Munro Donald, John Farnsworth, Andy Faulkner , Richard Palmer 77
25= Mike Wilkinson, Darren Bridge, Phil Thorley, Brian Fleetwood 77
25= Pete Fotheringham, Tim Royle, Neil McPherson, Andy Duncan 77
28= James Mooney, John Barnes, Tom Williams, Ian Cash 76
28= Neale Laurent, John Harrop, Paul McDermott, Alf Shillitoe 76
30= Paul Evans, Tony Evans, Martin Sands, Dave Pearson 75
30= John Wallis, Paul Entwistle, Tom Milner, Graham Bailey 75
32 Colin Roberts, Dave Mason, Nigel Armitage, Dave Marchant 74
33 Ged Keary, Don Campbell, Michael Longshaw, Steve Sheard 70
34 Chris Chidley, Duncan Cameron, Eric Robinson, John Johnston 69
35 Jill Eastwood, Janet Newton, Julia Longworth, Jane Cotton 64

Stockport Monday 16th Aug
9.00 David Kelly x4
9.09 Simon Hemsley x4
9.18 Colin Roberts x4
9.27 James Hampton x4
9.36 Paul Gilbert x4
9.45 Jim Clarke x4
9.54 Martin Bramwell x4
10.03 Dave Stewardson x4
10.12 Gary Kirkwood x4
10.20 Jonny Lord x4
10.28 Neale Laurent x4
10.37 Lewis Marland x4
10.46 Steve Aspinall x4
10.55 Dave Buckley x4
11.03 Gary Phillips x4
11.12
11.21 Mick Mahon x4
11.30
11.39 Andy Buckley x4
11.48 John Hilditch x4
11.57 Dean Jagger x4
12.06 Roger Percival x4
12.15 Sam Leach x4
12.24 Chris Adams x4
12.33 Ian Hellens x4
12.42 Dave Sully x4
12.51 Les Russon x4
1.00 Andrew Cox x4
1.09 Jon Hudson x4
1.18 Jim Rymer x4
1.27 Mike George x4
1.36 James wilson x4
1.45 Dave Monk x4
1.54 Graham Pike x4
2.03 Rob Harris x4
2.12 John Newton x4
2.21
2.33 Nathan Mills x4
2.41 Kev Hart x4
2.50 Steve Marsh x4
2.58

Lat weeks Vale Royal results

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Maxitours at beautiful Vale Royal
Vale Royal was absolutely stunning today.
Norrie Irwin knows his golf and he quietly told me that the course was tremendous. I don’t think I have ever heard so many lovely post-round remarks about a venue. Thanks to brilliant Manager Ian Embury and all his excellent staff.
The members tell me that the greens are the best they have ever been and all my players fully agreed with those thoughts.
Phil Long is an unlucky bloke. His best shot of the day was into the 15th green which was sailing straight at the flag before hitting a seagull in mid-flight. At least he is luckier than the seagull. RIP.
Friendly Welsh senior Mike Lowe started the round with one of the biggest bandages I have ever seen on his left leg. It was giving him grief. He spent half an hour talking me through his arthritis and football injuries- fascinating.
When he finished his round I noticed that the bandage was now on the other leg. ‘The right one started to hurt on the back nine.’ He told me. I quickly pretended to be doing the results so I didn’t get another medical report.

Mellors’ Chris Lee looks a bit like a cuddly panda and he put his good golf today down to his newly purchased bamboo golf under pants which prevent chafing. The Manchester Alliance Captain shot 1 under on the back nine to help his team take 4th place.

Third place went to Nigel Uttley , Morton Lindholt, Keith Edmunson and David Bond with 91 points. Morton is a great bloke and can regularly be seen swimming on his own in the lakes at Pickmere and Tatton Park. He was an Olympic rower but unluckily Norway boycotted the Munch Olympics so his dream was shattered. Todays 3rd place has helped soften the blow ‘This is better than an Olympic bronze medal’. Said a delighted Morton.

Taking 2nd place was the absolutely loaded Prestbury Golf Club Team of Steve Hall, Chris Adams, Gary Butler and Phil Singh. I don’t think Steve Hall wins very much. Five minutes after handing his card in he walked past me on the way to the toilets and inquired if he was still winning. On his way back three minutes later he asked me again. A great team effort even saw Gary Butler back to his best.

The Bramall team of Les Russon, Rob Kenyon, Steve Merricks and Ken Clarke took 1st place today with a best of the season 94 points. The team has struggled all year but Kenyon put the improvement down to Steve Merricks new focus as he is now ‘putting his golf before his women.’ Whatever that means. They had a remarkable 49 points on the front nine and despite intense pressure over the closing holes they managed the win. Great golf guys – lovely to have you back in the winners circle.

The pins on the short holes were tucked away but talented Dave Goodwin(9) had an impressive 3 twos on his card. Dave is a lovely bloke but is famous in Maxitours for not smiling too often. His team saw him smile once but they told me that it may have been wind. Dave nearly cracked a smile today after his 3rd two rolled impressively into the hole. He then remembered that unfortunately he wasn’t in the 2’s sweep.

Stuart Blake was out first this morning and he took nearest the pin on the 10th after his ball finish an inch from the hole.
Thanks to everyone for your support, I really enjoyed running the event today. Tim
10th Hole Stuart Blake Dozen Wilson Duo
16th Hole David D-Jones Dozen Wilson Duo
2’s sweep £257.50 6 pro v1 or 14 srixon ad333
Stuart Blake Gary Butler Chris Lee Graham Jackson Barry Lees Jim Hodges Dave McDougall Phil Long Josh Brand Simon Willway Simon Wilkinson Mark Goulding

Vale Royal 4-8-2021
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Les Russon, Rob Kenyon, Ken Clarke, Steve Merricks 94 12 Maxitours FJ Chill out top
2 Chris Adams, Steve Hall, Gary Butler, Phil Singh 92 10 Doz Taylor Made tp tour balls
3 Nigel Uttley, Morton Lindholt, Keith Edmundsen, David Bond 91 8 Maxitours shirt each
4 Steve Heywood, Chris Lee, Janet Heywood, Graham Davenport 89 6 Maxitours shirt each
5 Richard Williamson, Phil Robinson, Paul Woodbine, Dave Goodwin 89 4 Maxitours shirt each
6 Jim Clarke, Kev McEvoy, Graham Jackson, Pete Ledger 89 2 Srixon Glove each
7= Paul Fell, Nigel Ashton, Mike Lowe, Colin Bryan 88
7= Barry Lees, Paul McDermott, Adam Davidson, Colin Lees 88
7= Colin Roberts, Lee Braxton, Paul Wrench, Mike Webb 88
10= Simon Hemsley, Mike Lamb, Mark Clewley, Dave Woods 87
10= Sam Leach, Jim Hodges, Chris Walley, John Mather 87
12= Gary Phillips, Pete Maher, David Kelly, Charlie Beadle 86
12= Dave Buckley, Phil Ryding, Russell Cash, Don Bailey 86
12= Jim Rymer, Mark Sanderson, Phil Woollam, Dave McDougall 86
15= Jim Caldwell, Phillip Ryding, Don Bailey, Russell Cash 85
15= Paul Gilbert, John Webb, Dave Madely, Philip Long 85
15= Andrew Cox, Mark Lyons, David D-Jones, Phil Young 85
15= Richard Blackwell, Andy Hamlett, Chris Marshall, Tony Jennison 85
15= Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury 85
20= Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Dave Westwood, Richard Palmer 84
20= Richard Harper, Mark Hoyland, Steve Bowden, Dave Isherwood 84
20= Dave Smith, Chrid Brown, Paul Simpson, Martin Bramwell 84
23= Steve Blakeway, Norrie Irwan, John Vickers, Les Penson 82
23= Bob Sutton, David Kelly, Dave Harlow, Stuart Blake 82
23= Rob Higginbotham, Jennifer Higginbotham, Jan Higginbotham, Sarah Caldwell 82
26= Roger Percival, Pete Atherton, Martin France, Josh Brand 81
26= Lewis Marland, Rick Northover, Steve Schofield, Phil Dickens 81
26= Steve Aspinall, Peter Stuart, Colin Berry, Graham Wilkinson 81
26= Simon Poucher, Neil Simpson, Brendan Leighton, Dave Carlisle 81
30= Paul Entwistle, Kevin Banks, Derek Machin, Ray Ward 79
30= Peter Cotton, Robyn Cotton, Arthur Laird, Carol Bell 79
32= Martin Humphies , John Murphy, Dave Hest, Ian Venables 77
32= John Hartley, Steve Shields, Peter Hoctor, Adam Thomas 77
32= John Linsky, Simon Wilkinson, Nick Steel, John Fitzsimmons 77
35= Simon Willway, John Kelly, Jim Spears, Laurie Heal 75
35= Ian Gardner, Ian Rankin, Charles Keirl, Rory McNally 75

Results from Classy Cavendish

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Ringway Thursday – room for teams of 4 and single player required please.
Stockport Monday – incredibly spaces for 1.2 or 4 have just come free!!

Maxitours Xentum Classic at Classy Cavendish

Cavendish is a very special golf course and was thoroughly enjoyed by all my players today.

I spoke to fascinating eighty five year old member Peter Higgins in the bar during a quiet period. He told me that wealthy Manchester traders would live in the trendy Spa town of Buxton at the turn of the century as during the Summer months it was a clean, beautiful and incredibly desirable place to live. These wealthy businessmen had a few quid to throw around so paid for famous Architect Alister McKenzie to build them a stunning golf course. He most certainly fulfilled their wish.
End of history lesson.

Paul the steward is superb and he employs a top Italian chef. If you ever play at Cavendish please purchase a lasagne. World class. There is also an honesty box in the clubhouse – you tell the steward what you want and throw the correct money in a huge tin. I love that-there are not many sports you play where trust plays such a huge part. Long may this continue.

Lee the energetic new Club professional also helps to makes Cavendish the top venue in Derbyshire. Thanks to all the staff.

Brian Ankers is nearly 80 and truly a great bloke. There is never a dull moment when he is in town. ‘I’ve played 5 rounds already this week. I’m absolutely shattered- I’ve heard this a flat course?’

Mike Clewley’s late brother was Captain at Cavendish over 20 years ago so today it was touching that he played Maxitours with his other brother David, his son Mark and his nephew Ross in a family team.
Unfortunately Mike came out with one of the worst excuses that I have ever heard. ‘I played poorly today because I have just come back from Spain and I am stiff as a board after lying on a sun lounger all week.’ Take it easy Mike- but whatever you do don’t lie down.

Scores were very low this week with just 82 points taking top spot!

It was great to see lovely Rob Kenyon and his Bramhall team strut confidently into the clubhouse after their shock win last week. They had a real spring in their step. They were back to 4 quivering wrecks after their round finishing 2nd last with 68 points. What a game this is!

Some of you may think there has been an error in the results but I repeat -there has not been an error in the results. Steve Foxcroft, Trevor Webb, Rob Weston and Tony Andrews not only appear in the top half of the leader board but they actually finished IN THE PRIZES! The likeable quartet played a game that resembled golf for a change. Brilliant. They were delighted to finish tied 3rd place with 79 points.

Jim Caldwell owns half of Alderley Edge, he can also play a great game of golf occasionally. He made a superb and vital par on the tough last to help his team gain 80 points and finish in 2nd place. James Cash (1) Steve Barlow (4) and Joe Wee (12) completed the team. They finished one point above EIGHT teams on 79 points!

I teamed up Bramalls Mike Lamb(10) and Simon Corner(9) with Sandbach players Dave Goodwin(8) and Richard Williamson(7) earlier this week as both pairs were short but keen to play this marvellous venue. Lamb loves wandering free in the mountains and wanted to play Cavendish as he was a member 20 years ago. A great team effort saw the new quartet take first place with the lowest winning score of the year – just 82 points. Well played chaps. I am delighted for you.

Thanks to everyone for your support.

Yours in Golf

Tim

Nearest the pin 15th Paul Bailey Dozen Wilson Duo
Nearest the pin 17th Martin France Dozen Wilson Duo

2’s sweep £217.50 3 pro V1s or 7 srixon AD333
Andy Corner Mike Hill Roy Ainsworth Mike Verdon Henry Petrie Mark Ellam Paul Bayley x2 John Harrop Steve Starr Graham Jackson Don Phillips Jimmy McEwan Gary Brash Steve Foxcroft Dave Pullan John Farnsworth Dave Woods Tony Woodford Les Penson Ed Wilkinson Martin France Andy Wright

Cavendish 10-Aug-2021
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Richard Williamson, Mike Lamb, Simon Corner, Dave Goodwin 82 12 Maxitours FJ chill out sweater each
2 Jim Caldwell, Steve Barlow, Joe Wee, James Cash 80 10 Maxitours FJ Shirt each
3 Jimmy McEwan, John Harker, Gary Brash, Josh Woods 79 8 Maxitours shirt each
4 Mark Hagarty, Chris Clarke, Graham Jackson, Pete Ledger 79 6 Under Armour shirt each
5 Rob Weston, Steve Foxcroft, Tony Andrews, Trevor Webb 79 4 Maxitours shirt each
6 Gary Neiles, John Moreton, Jimmy Ainscough, John Longworth 79 2 Maxitours bag towel each
7= Simon Hemsley, Gareth Bradley, Joe Kirwan, Dave Woods 79
7= Steve Heywood, Andy Duncan, Tony Woodford, Graham Davenport 79
7= Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Dave Westwood, Richard Palmer 79
7= Dean Jagger, Dave Pullan, Steve Pullan, Ben Pullan 79
11= Colin Roberts, Dave Mason, Nigel Armitage, Dave Marchant 78
11= Jeff Ratcliffe, Chris Jackson, Chris Bland, Steve Starr 78
13= Les Penson, Paul Salt, Phil Harris, Martyn Pugh 77
13= Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Steve Austin, Dan Edwards 77
13= Andy Buckley, Don Phillips, Ian Pezel, Stuart Park 77
16 Ed Wilkinson, Pete Atherton, Martin France, Andy Wright 76
17= Lewis Marland, Paul Robinson, Steve Schofield, Phil Dickens 75
17= John Harrop, Paul McDermott, Paul Bayley, Mark Ellam 75
17= Steve Marsh, Darren Whittaker, Neil Worthington, Johnny Eccles 75
20= Mike Clewley, David Clewley, Mike Clewley, Ross Clewley 74
20= Andrew Hill, Kay Allen, Steve Mobley, Karl Allen 74
22= Ed Pysden, Simon Moorhead, Fred Bridge , Henry Petrie 73
22= Gary Owen, Alistair Holloway, Paul Foster, Jason Bolland 73
24= Dave Monk, Simon Wilkinson, Billy Davies, Ken Booth 72
24= Roy Ainsworth, Brian Ankers, Steve Collier, Mike Verdon 72
26= Paul Fell, Nigel Ashton, Mike Lowe, Colin Bryan 71
26= Graham Pike, Nigel Davenport, Rick Sym, John Phibbs 71
28= Jim Lindsay, Mike Stapley, Andy Stapley, Steve Nulty 68
28= Les Russon, Rob Kenyon, Dave Williams, Steve Merricks 68
30 Gary Phillips, Pete Maher, David Kelly, Charlie Beadle 67
31 Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury 65

Ringway start times
Thursday 12th August
9.00 David Kelly x4
9.09 Simon Hemsley x4
9.18 Colin Roberts x4
9.27 Chris Chidley x4
9.36 Rob Platt x4
9.45 Lewis Marland x4
9.54 Neale Laurent x4
10.03 Mike Kirchin x4
10.12 Bob Pickthall x4
10.21
10.30Paul Evans x4
10.39 Roy Ainsworth x2 Dave Buckley x2
10.48 Steve Aspinall x4
10.57
11.06 Gary Phillips x4
11.14 James Mooney x4
11.23 Jill Eastwood x4
11.32 Mick Mahon x4
11.40 Paul Fell x4
11.49 Paul Entwistle x4
11.57 Andrew Taylor x4
12.06
12.15 Sam Leach x4
12.24 John Newton x4
12.33 Ian Hellens x4
12.42
12.51 Dave Goodwin x4
1.00 John Huntx4
1.09 Pete Walters x4
1.18 Barry Jackson x4
1.27 Stuart Smith x4
1.36 Lee Tilley x4
1.45 Peter Walkden x4
1.54 Gary Owen x4
2.03 Russell Sollitt x4
2.12 Rob Harris x2 2 players required
2.21 Pete Fotheringham x4
2.30 Gary Neiles x4
2.39 Steve Marsh x4
2.48 Andrew Hill x4
2.57 David Smith x4
3.07 David Smith x4
3.16 Bill Media x4
3.25 Bernard Wood x4

Maxitours at lovely Lymm

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Maxitours at lovely Lymm

Lymm Golf Club just gets better and better. Head Green keeper John Dennett was up first thing this morning hand mowing and proudly ironing his superb greens for us and the course was pristine.
Clubhouse manager Karen does a great job overseeing her staff and ensuring the food is of the highest quality. Brilliant.

The course has a links feel for the opening nine holes and a parkland closing nine which requires some accurate driving. It is a great test for everyone.
‘Book me in for next year!’ Announced Dave Rhodes. ‘That is an outstanding golf course.’
‘That was really terrific!’ Reported happy Andy Strickley.

As storms raged around the North West the leafy village of Lymm missed the downpours and a wonderful day was had by all.

The impressive Manchester ship canal was built in 1894 and the deposited spoil was used to build the super first nine holes at Lymm. The golf course opened in 1907. The ship canal looked a little lower than usual perhaps due to recent dry weather but Frank Dennis soon topped it up after three of his hooked golf balls disappeared over the canal bank.

It is great that things are starting to get back to normal with bunker rakes in play, flag tending permitted and Mike Kirchins team finishing flat last. These lads would do anything to win a Maxitours scorecard holder and tried to buy me a drink in return for a booby prize. Sorry boys I just can’t just give away these amazing prizes to anyone.

Lots of teams were making the most of the forward tees, perfect conditions and high course rating index. I am playing with Jim Rymer and Dave McDougall in a pro am at Heswall on Friday. They need to be on form with me in the team and sure enough they took 6th place today with 89 points and an excellent 45 points on the back nine. Wealthy Wirral lawyer Jim (18) had four consecutive pars around the turn to really help his team. The posh scouser was delighted.
There was 100% attendance once again apart from a single man drop out in Bob Suttons team due to illness. Likeable Bob played in a three ball with the Knutsford golf club President and the Presidents’ son. They had 84 points between the three of them! The ghost player moved them into third. Great golf chaps.

Taking second place with an impressive 91 points was the Dukinfield team of Paul Butler(9), Adam Thomas(7)John Hartley (17) and Gary Berrisford(8). Berrisford did the damage with a superb level par back nine and even John Hartley (‘Jammy’ to his mates) played well.
Winning today was the Davyhulme Park team of Dave Haycock(17) Ex Rugby league star John McAtee (4) Andrew Mansfield(13) and ‘Legend in his own lunchtime’ Kev Hart(9). Dave Haycock had a career best round picking up 11 shots for his team to earn him a first win of the season. Well played! Special golf.

Thanks to everyone for your amazing support,
Tim

Nearest the pin 2nd Mike Kelsall Dozen Wilson Duo
Nearest the pin 13th Andy Faulkner Dozen Wilson Duo

2’s £220 4 pro v1s or 9 srixon AD333
Paul Butler George Kerr David Tate Ewan McCrea Mike George George Kerr Martin Humphries Rob Blain Neil McPherson Mike Kelsall Paul Hadlee Haydn Parry Andy Faulkner Kev Hart Dave Sarsfield Lee Tilley

Lymm 27-Jul-2021
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Kev Hart, Andy Mansfield, Dave Haycock, John McAtee 92 12 Maxitours FJ chill out top
2 Paul Butler, Adam Thomas, John Hartley, Garry Berrisford 91 10 Dozen Taylor Made TP 5 Each
3 Bob Sutton, David Wilkinson, Simon Wilkinson, AN Other 91 8 Maxitours shirt each
4 Gary Neiles, John Moreton, Jimmy Ainscough, John Longworth 90 6 Maxitours shirt each
5 Danny Holbrook, Gabe Bagshaw, Dan Leigh, Haydn Parry 89 4 Maxitours bag towel each
6 Jim Rymer, Mike Dempsey, Pete Newey, Dave McDougall 89 2 Maxitours bag towel each
7 Chris Clarke, Jim Clarke, Graham Jackson, Jim Kenyon 89 Maxitours bag towel each
8= Jim Caldwell, Nigel Milroy, John Kelsall, James Cash 88
8= Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes, Ian Sutton 88
10 Dave Stewardson, Mike Kelsall, Peter Close, Dave Caine 87
11= Bob Pickthall, Dave Thomas, Jon Hume, Steve Broome 86
11= Roger Percival, Pete Atherton, David Tate, Nigel Holland 86
11= Pete Fotheringham, Neil McPherson, Brad Grime, Pete Woodruff 86
14= Simon Hemsley, Ian King, Mike Spencer, Dave Woods 85
14= Gary Phillips, Pete Maher, Euan McRea, Charlie Beadle 85
14= Andy Buckley, Don Phillips, Ian Pezel, Paul Woodbine 85
14= Jon Hudson, Mike Hill, Rob Blaine, Mark Pretty 85
18= Colin Roberts, Dave Mason, Nigel Armitage, Dave Marchant 84
18= Mike George, Mark Clare, Tim Tighe, Stan Devlin 84
18= Richard Blackwell, Kirk Hilton, Steve Austin, Sean O’Shea 84
21= Martin Humphies , Kieth Male , Dave Hest, Ian Venables 83
21= John Johnston, Ian Goulty, Chris Brown, Martin Oldfield 83
21= Chris Chidley, Paul Salt, Martin Pugh, George Kerr 83
21= Andy Taylor, Andrew Strickley, Paul Hadlee, Mike Eardsley 83
25 Munro Donald, Steve Owen, Asndy Faulkner, Swamy Narayana 82
26= John Hunt, Steve Shaw, Simon Wee, James Brown 81
26= Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Dave Westwood, Richard Palmer 81
28= Paul Fell, Nigel Ashton, Mike Lowe, Colin Bryan 80
28= Simon Raine, Tim Stanley, Dave Rimmer, David Thornhill 80
30 Rob Kenyon, , Simon Burgess, Les Russon 77
31 Mike Kirchin, Mike Wilkinson, Brian Fleetwood, Darren Bridge 71

Vale Royal start times
8.30 David Kelly x4
8.37 Simon Hemsley x4
8.45 Colin Roberts x4
8.53 Jim Caldwell x4
9.01 Paul Gilbert x4
9.09 Lewis Marland x4
9.18 Neale Laurent x4
9.26 Jim Clarke x4
10.30 Steve Aspinall x4
10.39 Dave Buckley x4
10.48 Gary Phillips x4
10.57 Chris Adams x4
11.06 Martin Bramwell x4
11.14 Richard Harper x4
11.23 Mick Mahon x4
11.32 Paul Fell x4
11.41 Martin Humphries x4
11.49 John Hilditch x4
11.57 Dave Goodwin x4
12.06 Roger Percival x4
12.15 Sam Leach x4
12.24 Neale Laurent b team tbc x4
12.33 Ian Hellens x4
12.42 Dave Sully x4
12.51 Les Russon x4
1.00 Nigel Uttley x4
1.09 Andrew Cox x4
1.18 Paul Entwistle x4
1.27 Jm Rymer x4
1.36 Pete Walkden x4
1.45 Richard Blackwell x4
1.54 Gary Kirkwood x4
2.03 Pete Cotton x4
2.12 Rob Higginbotham x4
2.21 David Monk x4
2.33 Gary Neiles x4
2.41 Karl Marginson x4
2.50 Steve Marsh x4
2.58Lee Tilley x4
3.06 Paul Browne x4