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

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

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

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

Dear Maxitours player,

There is room for 2 teams at Lymm on Tuesday afternoon 1.24pm or 2.50pm let me know if you want to play this cracking venue!
Tim

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The Maxitours Xentum SUMMER 2021 Order of Merit Standings (After 19th July at Hopwood G.C)

Position	Name	TOTAL PTS
1	Simon Hemsley	38
2	Andy Buckley	34
2	Joe Kirwan	34
4	Colin Bryan	30
4	Paul Fell	30
4	Mike Lowe	30
4	Colin Roberts	30
8	Kev Hart	29
8	Paul Yearsley	29
10	Alistair Holloway	26
10	Andrew Mansfield	26
10	Garry Owen	26
13	Ian King	24
13	Andy Williamson	24
15	Dave Buckley	22
15	Dave Carter	22
17	Graham Davenport	20
17	Johnny Eccles	20
17	Steve Heywood	20
17	Dave Rhodes	20
17	Dave Sarsfield	20
17	Lee Tilley	20
17	Darren Whittaker	20
24	Jim Clarke	18
24	Alan Gale	18
24	John Harrop	18
24	Pete Ledger	18
24	Pete Myers	18
24	Les Penson	18
24	Paul Salt	18
24	Alan Turner	18
32	Jimmy Ainscough	16
32	Lee Braxton	16
32	Jim Caldwell	16
32	Carl Deaville	16
32	John McAtee	16
32	John Morton	16
32	Gary Neiles	16
39	Nigel Ashton	14
39	Gareth Bradley	14
39	Al Demmy	14
39	Neale Laurent	14
39	Dave Marchant	14
39	Don Philips	14
39	Neil Worthington	14
46	Arthur Albiston	12
46	Charlie Beadle	12
46	Darren Booth	12
46	Mike Brannigan	12
46	Ian Bruce	12
46	Mark Buckley	12
46	Mark Clewley	12
46	Mark Downward	12
46	Bob Eastwood	12
46	Ashley Elliott	12
46	John Farnsworth	12
46	Conor Graham	12
46	Dave Greenwood	12
46	Steve Gowry	12
46	Nigel Hall	12
46	Kevan Hawkins	12
46	Rick Howarth	12
46	Mike Lamb	12
46	Martin Lang	12
46	Barry Lees	12
46	Mick Mahon	12
46	Pete Maher	12
46	Gary Milne	12
46	Brian Monks	12
46	Sarah Ormrod	12
46	Richard Palmer	12
46	Ian Pezell	12
46	Gary Phillips	12
46	Ian Sutton	12
46	Mark Timperley	12
46	Dave Westwood	12
46	Mike Wilson	12
78	Simon Poucher	11
78	Gordon Stow	11
80	Roy Ainsworth	10
80	John Atkin	10
80	Stuart Blake	10
80	Mark Bone	10
80	Graham Campbell	10
80	Chris Clarke	10
80	Kigel Clapham	10
80	Will Davies	10
80	Paul Dobson	10
80	Shaun Dobson	10
80	Eugenio Fernandez	10
80	Pete Gold	10
80	Janet Heywood	10
80	Michael Holmes	10
80	Gary Hornby	10
80	David Hughes	10
80	Graham Jackson	10
80	David Kelly	10
80	Steve Lamont	10
80	Chris Lee	10
80	Paul Lord	10
80	Pete O’Neill	10
80	Stuart Park	10
80	Adam Princip	10
80	Tony Rooney	10
80	Tony Senior	10
80	Donna Sully	10
80	David Sully	10
80	Paul Swanick	10
80	Mathew Tench	10
80	Mike Verdon	10
80	David Wilkinson	4
80	Graham Wilkinson	10
113	Alison Shipstone	9
113	James Shipstone	9
115	Graham Aspinall	8
115	Steve Aspinall	8
115	Steve Barlow	8
115	John Broome	8
115	Simon Burgess	8
115	James Cash	8
115	Russell Cash	8
115	Mark Drabble	8
115	Josh Forster	8
115	Peter Griggs	8
115	Greg Hamilton	8
115	Danny Hough	8
115	Mark Hughes	8
115	John Kelsall	8
115	Anthony Kenny	8
115	Paul Lambert	8
115	Pete Norbury	8
115	Lewis Ramsden	8
115	Alan Simpson	8
115	Richard Thomas	8
115	Chris Unsworth	8
115	Gareth Winston	8
137	Martin Humphries	7
137	Keith Shale	7
139	Simon Ashton	6
139	Richard Booth	6
139	Phil Dickens	6
139	Mark Ellam	6
139	Nigel Hallows	6
139	Wayne Harper	6
139	Warren Hegg	6
139	Mick Jones	6
139	Dave Keen	6
139	Mark Lane	6
139	John Linsky	6
139	Lewis Marland	6
139	Austin McBride	6
139	Dan Moss	6
139	Paul Robinson	6
139	Steve Schofield	6
139	Steve Shields	6
139	Josh Street	6
139	Gordon Warke	6
139	Simon Wilkinson	6
139	Barry Wilson	6
139	Dave Woods	6
161	John Crossfield	5
161	Ray Royle	5
163	Chris Church	4
163	Steve Clayton	4
163	Chris Clough	4
163	Jack Coleman	4
163	Paul Evans	4
163	Tony Evans	4
163	John Hartley	4
163	Rob Kenyon	4
163	George Kerr	4
163	Will Knowle	4
163	John Longworth	4
163	Steve Mattinson	4
163	Steve Merricks	4
163	Dave Monk	4
163	Neil Mower	4
163	Paul Mullen	4
163	Bob Pickthall	4
163	Alan Reid	4
163	Rob Roden	4
163	Dave Thomas	4
163	Ian Venables	4
163	Andy Wisedale	4
185	Pete Atherton	2
185	Colin Berry	2
185	Dave Beswick	2
185	Gary Bingham	2
185	Dave Cooper	2
185	Andy Cunningham	2
185	John Farrell	2
185	Richard Harper	2
185	Phil Harris	2
185	Dave Herbert	2
185	Mark Hoyland	2
185	Robin Howarth	2
185	Darren Jones	2
185	Phil Lockett	2
185	Peter Maxwell	2
185	Steve McGuire	2
185	Mike McKenna	2
185	Andy Milligan	2
185	Darren Odell	2
185	David Owen	2
185	Roger Percival	2
185	Steve Pegg	2
185	Brendan Poynts	2
185	Trevor Rathbone	2
185	Dave Stewardson	2
185	Brett Sutclife	2
185	Gav Sutcliffe	2
185	Dave Tails	2
185	Tony Taylor	2
185	Simon Thurwell	2
185	Pete Walters	2
185	Pete Woodbine	2
217	Brendan Leighton	1
217	Neil Simpson	1

Maxitours at World Class Hopwood

Hopwood was outstanding today. New Head Green keeper Matt has transformed Manchester Golf Club into one of the premier courses in the North. Matt was trained at Augusta and is using his vast experience to great effect!

Thanks to good looking and efficient Karen Gallagher for running the event today while I was failing miserably to qualify for the Seniors British Open. I played at Bearwood lakes and closely inspected the woodland and the lakes on several occasions.

Karen told me all the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the day.

The Hopwood course fairways were running well and lots of teams scored heavily on the front nine. A combination of heat and tough closing stretch saw a few teams fade away.

Taking third place was Maxitours regular and all round nice guy Steve Aspinall and his team. They had a superb 88 points but were just pipped on the back nine by Steve and Janet Heywood, Manchester Alliance Captain Chris Lee and Graham Davenport. Steve is next years Captain at this great Club but it was playing partner Graham Davenport the current Captain at Mellor who was on fire with 45 points on his own.

Winning late in the day was Lee Tilley and his Saddleworth team of Ian Sutton, Dave Sarsfield and Dave Rhodes. These lads look dangerous off their handicaps but have been terrible for a couple of years. They were superb today. Big hitting Sarsfield was on fire and Rhodes and Tilley were rolling in the putts

Well played guys great golf. I am delighted for you.

Thanks to everyone for your 100% attendance yet again.

2’s £200 6 pro v1 or 14 srixon Ad333

Henry Petrie – 13th

Paul Butler – 13th

Simon Thurlwell – 13th

Josh Street – 4th

Mike George – 4th

Dave Ashworth – 8th

Paul Wrigley – 16th

David Rhodes – 13th

Paul Well & Mike Lowe – both 2’s on 16th

Nearest the pin on 13th – Paul Butler Doz Wilson Duo

Nearest the pin on 16th – Mike Lowe Doz Wilson Duo

Lymm start sheet Tuesday 27th July

10.00 David Kelly x4

10.09 Simon Hemsley x4

10.18 Colin Roberts x4

10.27 Jim Caldwell x4

10.36 Jim Clarke x4

10.45 John Hunt x4

10.54 Bob Picthall x4

11.03 Mike George x4

11.12 Gary Phillips x4

11.21 Neale Laurent x4

11.30 Jim Rymer x4

11.38 Mick Mahon x4

11.47 Paul Fell x4

11.56 Martin Humphries x4

12.04 Mike Kirchin x4

12.13 Don Phillips x4

12.22 Roger Percival x4

12.31 John Johnson x4

12.40 Ian Hellens x4

12.48 Dave Stewardson x4

12.57 Les Russon x4

1.06 Jon Hudson x4

1.15 Simon Raine x4

1.24 Dave Monk x4

1.33 Pete Fotheringham x4

1.45 Richard Blackwell x4

1.54 Andrew Taylor x4

2.03 Danny Holbrook x4

2.12 John Wallis x4

2.21 Simon Ashton x4

2.30 Gary Neiles x4

2.39 Kev Hart x4

2.48 Steve Marsh x4

2.58Lee Tilley x4