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Maxitours at classy Conwy

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Space for 1 team at Bolton this Friday 11th June.

Room for 2 geams at Hazel Grove on Thursday 17th June. Both courses are terrific at the moment

Maxitours at Conwy

A brilliant day at Curtis Cup hosting and Open Qualifying venue Conwy today. This course is a classic.

The green keeper and his staff were up early this morning mowing greens and fairways in preparation for our event. Thank you for the immaculate presentation.

‘I’ve never seen it this good!’ Declared Graham Jackson.

Keep your eye on Colin Roberts tonight he could end up anywhere. He even turned up at North Wales golf club early this morning. Staff and caterers were horrified when he told them that 140 golfers would be arriving. North Wales is tomorrow Colin.

Phil Dickens started playing bad golf 42 years ago and today he had his first ever hole in one. Well done Phil. There are 140 golfers out in Llandudno tonight so get your wallet out. For those who don’t know him Phil is 5’10, grey hair and looks a bit scruffy.

Leading the way is Carden Parks Paul Fell(7) Colin Bryan(9) Mike Lowe(9) and Ian Venables(16). They had 83 points just dropping a shot on the short 6th hole in a great team effort. Kev Harts Davyhulme team is 2nd and Lewis Marlands Heyrose team lies in 3rd. and Bob Eastwoods Bramall team are surprising everyone in 5th place.

Nearest the pin 2nd Doz Wilson Duo Hole in one!! Phil Dickens

Nearest the pin 15th Doz Wilson Duo Ashley Elliott

2’s sweep

£255 6 pro v1 or 14 srixon AD333

Paul Fell Richard Palmer Munro Donald Jim Kenyon Liam Rex David Kelly Sarah Ormrod Mike Verdon Adam Princep John McAtee x2 (impressive) Gary Owen Paul Robinson

Conwy 7-June-2021
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1= Paul Fell, Ian Venables, Mike Lowe, Colin Bryan 83
1= Kev Hart, Dean McFadden, Paul Yearsley, John McAtee 83
3 Lewis Marland, Dave Greenwood, Sarah Ormrod, Phil Dickens 82
4 Gary Owen, Alistair Holloway, Mark Bone, Alan Gale 81
5 Bob Eastwood, Mike Lamb, Mark Clewley, Ashley Elliott 80
6 Joe Stanley, Adam Carolan, Jim Kenyon, Richard Page 79
7 Richard Harper, Darren Jones, Steve McGuire, Mark Hoyland 78
8 Barry Simpson, Martin Cox, Koos Alders, Marc Morris 76
9= Steve Heywood, Dave Sully, Donna Sully, Janet Heywood 75
9= Kev McEvoy, Graham Jackson, Alison Calderbank, Pete Ledger 75
9= Chris Adams, Andy Oakes, Colin Upton, Simon Golsby 75
12= Neale Laurent, Paul Butler, Paul McDermott, John Harrop 74
12= Jim Caldwell, Russell Cash, Peter Griggs, James Cash 74
14 Gav Sutcliffe, Paul Wrigley, Gary Hornby, Brett Sutcliffe 73
15= Liam Rex, Steve Fairclough, Nigel Curran, Tracey Taylor 72
15= Steve Aspinall, Jeremy Roylance, Barry Wellings, Graham Wilkinson 72
17= Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Nigel Armitage, Dave Mason 71
17= Pete Birtwistle, Chris Bracchi, Kenny Stevens, Dave Griffiths 71
17= Steve Shields, Micky Byrne, John Cunningham, John Hartley 71
20= Munro Donald, Swamy Narayama, Simon Raine, Andy Faulkner 69
20= Dave Blood, Andy Sandham, Ian Smith, Lolo Williams 69
20= Dave Woods, Rob Higginbotham, Seb Etchells, Jamie Prentice 69
23= John Owen, Richard Pimlott, Ian Bartholomew, Tony O’Gara 68
23= Mike Verdon, Brian Ankers, Steve Collier, Adam Princep 68
23= Steve Schofield, Paul Robinson, Alan Gibson, Rick Northover 68
26 Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer, Dave Westwood 67
27= Simon Hemsley, Gareth Bradley, Charlie Bradley, Joe Kirwan 66
27= David Kelly, Stuart Blake, Bob Sutton, David Willkinson 66
27= Pete Dolan, Brian Hitchen, Jim Doran, Peter Daniels 66
30 Nigel Davenport, Eddie Ellis, Jeremy Lawton, Tony Tighe 65
31= Mike Spencer, Darren Whittaker, Nigel Hall, Simon Allport 64
31= Paul Rudkin, Mike Lomax, Craig Gorton, Peter Burns 64
33 Gary Phillips, Pete Maher, Dave Kelly, Charlie Beadle 63
34 Nigel Eckersley, Graham Pike, Rob Sims, Ian Ritchie 62
35 Dave McDougall, Jim Wood, Tom Johnson, Phil Woollam 61

Maxitours results from Superb Vale Royal

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Next week – Welsh Classic Monday/Tuesday Then Bolton Old Links on Friday(times below).

*Room for 1 team in Wales! And space for 2 teams at Bolton. Space at Hazel Grove 17th June.

Maxitours at superb Vale Royal

Seven days ago the last Maxitours event took place in cold, damp conditions. What a difference a week can make. Firm fairways, lightening fast pure greens and Mediterranean temperatures saw Summer finally arrive.

‘That is my favourite course’ Announced Steve Heywood. ‘Brilliant day!’

‘Wow, this place just gets better. The greens were outstanding.’ Reported knowledgeable Andy Veitch.

Thanks to superb General Manager Ian Embury all his bar staff for serving my guys so efficiently throughout the day. I saw plenty of Stella making its way to the outside tables.

Karen Gallagher did a great job running my event this morning. Martin Humphries is a lovely man and always sits down right next to me and has a chat each week when he checks in. I was very relieved to hear him say that he thought Karen was much better looking than me.

John Linsky was playing bad golf. He couldn’t buy a par. Things got even worse when team mate Dave Monk’s thinned chip across the 14th green rattled into his calf muscle. Hobbling John then parred the next two holes.

Kev Hart knows even less about football than he does about golf.

Team mate Paul Yearsley asked him who he thought would win the Euros.

‘I don’t know.’ Replied Kevin. ‘Who’s playing?’

Scoring was excellent as players made the most of the brilliant greens and playing from yellow tees.

The fairways were running so fast even Paul Robinson drove the 3rd green and made a lovely eagle.

Denton quartet Gary Owen(9) Alistair Holloway (13) Lewis Ramsden (12) and Josh Forster (7) had a terrific 89 points to take 3rd

The Hopwood/North Manchester team of Paul Lord(5) Gary Hornby(14) Tony Senior (12) and Mathew Tench(12) had a slow start with 41 points on the front nine- they caught fire on the back nine with 48 points to secure 2nd place on the card play-off.

Arthur Albiston(12) appears in the new Man United documentary featuring Eric Cantona . It was Albiston who was the king today after making a superb birdie on the index 1 twelfth hole to help his side achieve a 90 point total. Kevin Hawkins (10) Gary Milne(8) and Brian Monks (3) completed the team. Well played chaps great score.

Nearest the pin 10th Sam Leach Dozen Wilson Duo

Nearest the pin 16th Pete Walters Dozen Wilson Duo

2’s sweep £235 6 pro v1s or 14 AD333

Kevan Hawkins Alistair Holloway Paul Robinson Simon Wilkinson Dave Westwood Martin Humphries John Horton Brendan Leighton Neil Simpson Simon Poucher Neil Worthington

Sandiway 15-Dec-2017
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Kevan Hawkins, Arthur Albiston, Gary Milne, Brian Monks 90 12 Galvin Green top each
2 Paul Lord, Gary Hornby, Tony Senior, Mathew Tench 89 10 Maxitours sweater each
3 Gary Owen, Alistair Holloway, Lewis Ramsden, Josh Forster 89 8 Under Armour shirt each
4 Simon Hemsley, Joe Kirwan, Dave Woods, Ian King 88 6 Maxitours shirt each
5 John Harrop, Chris Clough, Barry Lees, John Hartley 86 4 Maxitours cap each
6 Darren Whittaker, Tony Taylor, Neil Worthington, Johnny Eccles 85 2 Maxitours cap each
7 John Wallis, Tom Milner, Dave Tonge, Graham Bailey 85 Maxitours cap each
8= Robbie Alexander, Colin Bryan, Steve Parry, Mike Lowe 84
8= Steve Aspinall, Jeremy Roylance, Barry Wellings, Graham Wilkinson 84
8= Richard Blackwell, Andy Hamlett, Don Campbell, John Hilton 84
8= Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury 84
12= Lewis Marland, Steve Schofield, Paul Robinson, Phil Dickens 83
12= Jon Hudson, Mike Hill, Rob Blaine, Gary Brooks 83
14= Gary Phillips, Pete Maher, Charlie Beadle, Nigel Hall 82
14= Simon Poucher, Neil Simpson, Brendan Leighton, Dave Carlisle 82
16= Bob Pickthall, Dave Thomas, Steve Lamont, Paul Roberts 81
16= Rob Harris, Ged Keary, Steven Sheard, Paul Waring 81
16= Sam Leach, Jim Hodges, Chris Walley, Sean Haskins 81
16= Pete Dolan, Brian Hitchen, Jim Doran, Peter Daniels 81
20= Dave Monk, Barry Wilson, John Linsky, Simon Wilkinson 80
20= Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer, Dave Westwood 80
20= John Hilditch, Simon Walton, Paul Smith, Leo Sewell 80
20= John Cox, Paul Clatterbuck, David Robertson, Peter Ellis 80
20= Richard Williamson, Phil Robinson, Paul Woodbine, Dave Goodwin 80
20= Bob Eastwood, Mike Lamb, Mark Clewley, Ashley Elliott 80
20= Kev Hart, Dean McFadden, Paul Yearsley, John McAtee 80
27= Neale Laurent, Alf Shillitoe, John Lester, Sally Lester 79
27= Roger Percival, Martin France, Pete Atherton, Ed Wilkinson 79
27= Steve Heywood, Dave Sully, Denis Boud, Janet Heywood 79
27= Martin Bramwell, Andy Veitch, Chris Brown, Ian Goulty 79
31 Les Penson, Paul Salt, Josh Street, Stephen Gowrie 78
32= Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Paul Robinson, Charles W-Kelly 77
32= Martin Humphries, John Murphy, Dave Hest, Keith Shale 77
32= Pete Walters, Andy Millington, Steve Iredale, Trevor Rathbone 77
35 Rob Kenyon, Simon Burgess, Gary Whittaker, Steve Merricks 76
36= Mark Saxon, Paul Higgs, Tim Spencer, Ron Sloane 75
36= Joe Yates, Paul Yates, Ben Hinchcliffe, John Longworth 75
38 John Horton, Peter Willacot, Geoff Allcock, Steve Tyler 70
39 Jack Coleman, Mike Gauden, Steve Mattinson, Harvey Mattinson 67

Bolton Old Links start sheet Friday 11th June.

9.04 Simon Hemsley x4

9.12 Colin Roberts x4

9.21 Paul Gilbert x4

9.30 Wayne Harper x4

9.38 Nigel Jenkins x4

9.47 Dave Buckley x4

9.56 Gary Phillips x4

10.04 Neale Laurent x4

10.13 Mick Mahon x4

10.21 Paul Fell x4

10.30 John Newton x4

10.39 John Hilditch x4 in

10.47 Dave Monk x4

10.56 Peter Cotton x4

11.04 Steve Marsh x4

1.04 Sam Leach x4 in

1.12 James Wilson x4 in

1.21 Ian Hellens x4 in

1.30 Les Russon x4

1.39 Percival x4

1.48 Kev Hart x4

1.57 Paul Rudkin x4

2.06 Simon Poucher x4

2.14

2.23

2.31 Mike George x4

2.42 Simon Ashton x4

2,51 Lee Tilley x4

3.00 Gary Neiles x4 in

3.09 Barry Jackson x4

3.18 Pete Dobson x4

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Pete Moores x4

Andy Adshead x4

Maxitours at beautiful Bramall Park

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Maxitours at beautiful Bramall Park

A rain free day greeted us at Bramall Park. I love this golf course which sits proudly in the wealthy Stockport suburbs.

Despite more heavy overnight rain the greens were excellent and running at a lovely pace.

‘They are definitely the best greens I have played on all year.’ Declared Martin Humphries who plays at least three opens each week.
‘Considering the recent weather the course was superbly presented’. Reported Graham Minton. Thanks to all the greens staff for their work.

Head pro Craig Daggitt is a friend of mine and runs a tight ship. He can’t be more helpful and has a brilliant shop for his members. The clubhouse also keeps getting better and there was a real buzz about the place as I did my report at 8.30pm. There must have been forty people enjoying food, drink and company – what a great golf club.

Tony Evans is a great bloke from Alsager. We always have a good laugh. His team today contained officially the worst player ever to play in a Maxitours event -Stuart Hibbert who has a handicap of 34.
High handicappers normally sound alarm bells as they have the potential to score heavily but Tony assured me that they only invite Stuart to play because he drives and he has a nice big car for golf clubs. Sure enough they were hopeless.

Apologies to Jack Coleman- a really lovely man who has suffered years of Maxitours abuse with bottom of the leaderboard performances. Last week he was class however and had a career best finish 4th place after some wonderful golf. Unfortunately, I was in a rush and he didn’t even get a mention in the report. Sorry Jack. Today he finished 2nd from last.

Roy Ainsworth has been out of the prizes for a couple of years, every week he searches high and low to find a winning team. Today he couldn’t even remember one of his team mates names.
‘I’m not sure but think I found him on the Tinder website. ’ Chuckled Roy.
The team finally clicked and they were delighted to finish in 2nd place. Adam Princep (2) Mike Verdon (15) and new guy Nigel Clapham (20) all contributed well as they racked up 84 points.

Winning today were crazy Microlite flying Les Penson(19), Paul Salt (18) Steve Gowry(2) and Conor Graham(8) all from Heyrose. Holes 10-12 at Bramall Park are really tough but Graham played them in two under which is exceptional. The only problem is that he works for the dark side (American Golf- so may not be eligible to win a prize.) Apart from that he is a nice guy.

Thanks to everyone for your 100% attendance once again today- superb.

Yours in golf, Tim

Nearest the Pin 4th Steve Aspinall Dozen AD333
Nearest the pin 15th Phil Stevenson Dozen AD333

2’s sweep £215 4 pro v1s or 10 srixon AD333
Mike Verdon Steve Aspinall Phil Stevenson Colin Bryan Josh Brand Andrew Hill x3 Karl Allen Steve Heywood Martin Bramwell Andy Mansfield Conor Graham

Bramall Park 25-May-2021
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Les Penson, Paul Salt, Steve Gowry, Conor Graham 88 12 Galvin Green shirt each
2 Roy Ainsworth, Adam Princip, Kigel Clapham, Mike Verdon 84 10 Maxitours Footjoy shirt each
3 Andy Buckley, Will Davies, Danny Hough, Richard Thomas 84 8 Under Armour shirt each
4 Neale Laurent, Mark Ellam, John Harrop, Steve Shields 83 6 Maxiyours shirt each
5 Andrew Mansfield, Kevin Hart, John McAtee, Paul Yearsley 83 4 Maxitours cap each
6 Colin Roberts, Alan Turner, Dave Marchant, Andy Williamson 83 2 Maxitours cap each
7 Dean Jagger, Phil Stevenson, Andy Dunster, Matt Chapman 83
8= Jim Clarke, Chris Clarke, Pete Ledger, Graham Jackson 82
8= Roger Percival, Pete Atherton, Ed Wilkinson, Josh Brand 82
8= Steve Heywood, Chris Lee, Graham Davenport, David Bodgers 82
11 Andrew Hill, Karl Hill, Steve Mobley, Dave Mobley 81
12= Nigel Hall, David Kelly, Charlie Beadle, Peter Maher 79
12= Martin Bramwell, Andy Veitch, Peter Veitch, Chris Brown 79
12= Sam Leach, Jim Hodges, Chris Walley, Jonny Barton 79
12= John Barnes, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury 79
12= Richard Blackwell, Garry Smith, Paul Robinson, John Hilton 79
17 Simon Burgess, Les Russon, Steve Merricks, Dave Fidler 78
18= Steve Aspinall, Alan Simpson, Graham Willkison, John Fitzsimmons 77
18= Paul Fell, Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Mike Lowe 77
20= Bob Pickthall, Steve Broom, Jerry Salmon, Dave Thomas 76
20= Lewis Marland, Steve Schofield, Phil Dickens, Paul Robinson 76
20= Martin Humphries, Stewart Cragg, Keith Shale , Ian Venables 76
20= Mike George, Stan Devlin, Tim Tighe, Mark Clare 76
24 Gary Neiles, Paul Yates, John Longworth, Joe Yates 74
25 Jim Rymer, Dave McDougall, Phil Woollam, Bob Mottershead 71
26 Jack Coleman, Steve Mattinson, Anthony Bloor, Mike Gauden 69
27 Rick Shaw, John Kilpatrick, Richard Cooper, Russ Sollitt 68

Vale Royal start times
8.28 Simon Hemsley x4
8,36 Colin Roberts x4
8.44 Kev Hawkins x4
8.52 Dave Monk x4
9.00 Garry Owen x4
9.08Neil Laurent x4
9.16 Mark Phillips x4
9.24 Bob Pickthallx 4
10.30 Steve Aspinall x4
10.39 Jack Coleman x4
10.48 Gary Phillips x4
10.57 Lewis Marland x4
11.06 Mick Mahon x4
11.15 Paul Fell x4
11.24 Martin Humphries x4
11.33 John Hilditch x4
11.42 Andrew Cox x4
11.50 Rob Harris x4
11.58 Roger Percival x4
12.07 Sam Leach x4
12.16 Tim Spencer x4
12.24 Bob Eastwood x4
12.33 Ian Hellens x4
Dave Goodwin x4
12.42 Dave Sully x4
12.51 Les Russon x4
Andy Buckley x4
1.00 Dave Buckley x4
1.09 Martin Bramwell x4
1.18 Pete Walkden x4
1.27 Pete Walters x4
1.36 Simon Poucher x4
1.45 Richard Blackwell x4
1.54 Jon Hudson x4
2.03 Jim Rymer x4
2.12 David Smith x4
2.21 John Wallis x4
2.33 Gary Neiles x4
2.41 Kev Hart x4
2.50 Pete Dolan x4
2.59 Steve Marsh x4
3.08 Lee Tilley x4

Results from brilliant Pleasington

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Space for 1 team now in the welsh Classic at super Conwy and North Wales!!!

Maxitours at Pleasington
After watching last nights excellent forecast I was really looking forward to a stress free day at beautiful Pleasington. Three inches of hailstones then decided to fall on Maxitours competitors in the space of twenty minutes. It took an hour or so to clear but our players were eventually rewarded with a great days golf on one of the finest inland courses in Lancashire.

The staff at Pleasington were excellent throughout the day. The menu has slightly more than average golf club prices but you pay for quality and the food was superb.

In todays event Simon Burgess’ Bramhall team finished in 3rd with an excellent 86 points but they dropped a costly shot over the closing holes.
The view from the clubhouse is excellent and I enjoy watching the various chipping and putting techniques on offer. Kev Hart hit an excellent shot from 50 yards to within a foot. Playing partner Andrew Mansfield was struggling up the fairway then hit a chip which bounced off Kevins’ ball into the hole for an unlikely par. Kevin tapped his in for a team total of 6 points to secure second place.
Sandiways’ Gary Neiles has been out of the prizes in recent months but he was back on form today. His team had 44 points on the tough back nine and a couple of chip ins on their back nine moved them up the leaderboard late in the day. Well played chaps.

The report is shorter than usual as I have a busy day tomorrow!!

Nearest the Pin 16th Mick Mahon Dozen Wilson Duo
Nearest the pin 18th Moby Rawthore Dozen Wilson Duo

2’s £200 8 pro V1s or 18 srixon AD333 John Farnsworth Paul Fell x2 Dave Wainwright Lindon Stott David Kelly Garry Smith Mark Drabble

Pleasington 19-May-2021
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Gary Neiles, Jimmy Ainscough, Mike Brannigan, John Morton 87 12 FJ Chill out/o FJ lined sweater
2 Andrew Mansfield, Kevin Hart, Pete O’Neill, Paul Yearsley 87 10 Maxitours lined sweater
3 Simon Burgess, Chris Unsworth, Mark Drabble, Paul Lambert 86 8 Under Armour shirt each
4 Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer, Dave Westwood 85 6 Maxitours shirt each
5 Jack Coleman, Steve Mattinson, Will Knowle, Neil Mower 85 4 Maxitours cap each
6 John Linsky, Mike McKenna, Barry Wilson, Simon Wilkinson 83 2 Maxitours cap each
7 Bob Pickthall, Rob Roden, Dave Thomas, Pete Sumner 82
8= Lewis Marland, Steve Schofield, Phil Dickens, Paul Robinson 81
8= Richard Blackwell, Garry Smith, Alex Jerman, John Hilton 81
10= Paul Fell, Paul Mullen, Colin Bryan, Mike Lowe 80
10= Nigel Jenkins, Dave Wainwright, Brian Greenbank, Howard Gill 80
12= Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury 79
12= Roger Percival, Martin France, Paul Robinson , Dave Waldron-K 79
12= Joe Kirwan, Mike Spencer, John Owen, Ian King 79
15 Steve Lamont, Eugenio Fernandez, John Rowles, Paul Roberts 78
16 Steve Blakeway, Josh Street, Norrie Irwin, Les Penson 77
17= Stewart Cragg, Stuart Roach, Alan Green, Colin Lynch 76
17= Janet Heywood, Chris Lee, Richard Wakefield, John Nuttall 76
17= Paul Lord, Lindon Stott, Pete Newey, Mike Dempsey 76
17= Simon Poucher, Dave Carlisle, Neil Simpson, Pete Middleton 76
21= Dave Buckley, Graham Campbell, John Kelly, John Horton 75
21= Gary Phillips, David Kelly, Patricia Phillips, Peter Maher 75
23 Darren Whittaker, Moby Rawthore, Tony Ramatowski, Pete Myers 74
24 Paul Woodbine, Dave Goodwin, Pete Woodbine, Phil Robinson 72
25 Ed Pysden , Simon Moorhouse, Fred Bridge, Henry Petrie 70
26 Mark Hagarty, Simon Ledger, Steve Grimoldby, Ronnie Moore 69
27 Sean Haskins, Jim Hodges, Chris (Ian) Walley, Jonny Barton 66

Bramall Park times Tuesday 25th May
11.30 Simon Hemsley x4
11.38 Colin Roberts x4
11.46 Jim Caldwell x4
11.55 Jim Clarke x4
12.04 Roy Ainsworth x4
12.12 Lewis Marland x4
12.20 Steve Aspinall x4
12.29 Dave Buckley x4
12.38 Gary Phillips x4
12.47 Neale Laurent x4
12.56 Mick Mahon x4
1.04 Paul Fell x4
1.12 Martin Humphries x4
1.20 Jack Coleman x4
1.28 Dean Jagger x4?
1.36 Roger Percival x4
1.44 Sam Leach x4
1.53 Ian Hellens x4
2.02 Dave Sully x4
2.10 Les Russon x4
2.19 Paul Evansx4
2.26 Steve Lamont x4
2.35 Dave Goodwin x4
2.44 Jim Rymer x4
2.53 Richard Blackwell x4
3.01 Mike George x4
3.10 Martin Bramwell x4
3.18 Andrew Cox x4
3.27 Andrew Hill x4
3.35 Gary Neiles x4
3.43 Kev Hart x4
3.51 Steve Marsh x4
3.59 Lee Tilley x4
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Russell Sollit x4
Graham Pike x4

Results from wonderful Romiley

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Room for 1 team at Lancashires finest -Pleasington next Wednesday!

Wonderful Romiley results

A sunny and sometimes showery Spring day greeted the full field of Maxitours competitors at Romiley.

This golf course is becoming a firm Maxitours favourite – we had a good field last year but word has spread about what a terrific venue Romiley is. The Club is incredibly friendly- both The President and committee members made the journey to the Club to welcome us all today.

The greens were hand cut and ironed and they are possibly now the best in the area. The Romiley layout is superb and this golf Club is rapidly becoming recognised as one of the finest in Manchester.

‘That is a great golf course. There is no doubt about it.’ Praised Colin Roberts.

‘That is in superb condition!’ Reported Peter Francis.

Head pro Graham Drabble has a terrific shop- I used to coach him when he was a young lad and he is now a model Club pro. He was fully booked with lessons today reflecting his growing reputation as a top coach.

Fifty-nine is the holy grail of golf scores. Only Ollie Fisher has broken 60 in the history of the European tour. Mike Kirchins’ Hale team scored 59 today.

‘Have you ever relegated a team?’ Chuckled Brian Fleetwood.

Not yet Brian.

Nigel Uttley and his team are still in shock after their first win three weeks ago. Normal service was resumed today with their mediocre 74 point hall.

Once again scoring was average and three teams will be very surprised to share second place with just 80 points. Maxitours legend Lewis Marland and his team finished 4th on the card play off and Wilmslow millionaire Jim Caldwells team of John Kelsall(11) John Roome(17) and Steve Barlow (4) took 3rd place after scoring 39 on the back nine.

Bramhall’s Simon Hemsley((11) Ian King(6) Joe Kirwan (7) and Cheshire senior team Captain Gareth Bradley(+2) had a frustrating front nine before a best of the day 43 points on the inward nine saw then move into second. Bradley showed his class with three birdies on the closing holes.

Colin Roberts is a very intelligent bloke who has a tremendously successful engineering company, although it is hard to believe as he is still wearing his face mask inside out every week. Colin is thoroughly enjoying the new world handicap system which has given him a new lease of life and a few extra shots. He teamed up with Alan Turner(22) Dave Marchant(22) and Andrew Williamson (16) to take first prize with just 81 points.

Well played chaps.

The Winter season was cut very short to only five or so events due to lockdowns. I wasn’t going to have an order of merit but unfortunately Kev Hart worked out that he has won it and he told all his pals what a great player he is. He also wants a prize.

Xentum Winter Order of merit

1st Kev Hart Cleveland wedge

2nd Colin Roberts Dozen Srixon Z Star

3rd Gary Neiles Dozen SrixonAD333

3rd Joe Yates Dozen Srixon AD333

5th Colin Bryan Dozen Srixon AD333

Xentum financial planning are kindly sponsoring our Summer Order of Merit and prizes will be awarded to the top ten players at the end of the season. Good luck to all.

Nearest Pin 2nd Jim Horton Dozen Wilson Duo

Nearest pin 15th Rob Kenyon Dozen Wilson Duo

2’s £230 6 pro v1s or 15 srixon AD333 Simon Wilkinson Graham Jackson Richard Palmer Steve Aspinall Ewan McRae Simon Ledger Jonny Barton David Wilkinson Steve Barlow Pete Myers Austin McBride

Romiley 11-May-2021
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Colin Roberts, Alan Turner, Dave Marchant, Andy Williamson 81 12 Footjoy Chill out top
2 Joe Kirwan, Gareth Bradley, Simon Hemsley, Ian King 80 10 Maxitours Footjoy shirt each
3 Jim Caldwell, John Kelsall, Steve Barlow, John Broome 80 8 Dozen Wilson Duo balls each
4 Lewis Marland, Steve Schofield, Phil Dickens, Paul Robinson 80 6 Maxitours shirt each
5 Bob Pickthall, Rob Roden, Dave Thomas, Steve Clayton 79 4 Maxitours shirt each
6 Andy Buckley, Don Phillips, Will Davies, Dave Tails 78 2 Maxitours scorecard holder each
7 Andrew Mansfield, Kevin Hart, David Haycock, Paul Yearsley 78
8 Jim Clarke, Chris Clarke, Pete Ledger, Graham Jackson 77
9= Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer, Dave Westwood 76
9= Steve Aspinall, Barry Wilson, Colin Berry, John Fitzsimmons 76
9= Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury 76
12= Gary Phillips, David Kelly, Ewan McRea, Peter Maher 75
12= Les Penson, Paul Salt, Paul Hammond, Denise Hammond 75
12= Mark Hagarty, Simon Ledger, Glyn Evans, Colin Searle 75
15= Dave Buckley, Jim Spears, Steve Tyler, John Horton 74
15= Nigel Uttley, Keith Edmundsen, Tom Beavers, John Vickers 74
17= Sam Leach, Jim Hodges, Ian Walley, Jonny Barton 73
17= Rob Kenyon, Les Russon, Steve Merricks, Mark Williams 73
19= Roger Percival, Martin France, Pete Atherton, Mike Pigott 72
19= Chris Brown, Ian Goulty, Peter Veitch, Andy Veitch 72
19= Gary Neiles, Joe Yates, John Longworth, Paul Yates 72
22= Steve Moores, Richard Margreave, Nick Rabbeth, Paul Traynor 71
22= Neale Laurent, Alf Shillitoe, Jon Harrop, Steve Shields 71
22= Martin Humphries, Dave Hest, Alex Jarman, Andy Hamlett 71
22= Dave Stewardson, Joe Shelley , Ian Walters, Adrian Waring 71
26 Paul Fell, Mark Hughes, Colin Bryan, Mike Lowe 70
27 Jon Hudson, Mike Hill, Andy Corner, Rob Blaine 69
28 John Linsky, Dave Monk, Barry Wilson, Simon Wilkinson 68
29 Rob Harris, Dave Keen, Ged Keary, Paul Waring 65
30 Mike Kirchin, Darren Bridge, Brian Fleetwood, Roger Sheen 59

Pleasington Weds 19th May

Indoor food available- woo hoo!

9.30 Simon Hemsley x4

9.39 Jim Caldwell x4

9.48 Nigel Jenkins x4

9.57

10.06 Lewis Marland x4

10.15 Steve Aspinall x4

10.24 Dave Buckley x4

10.33 Gary Phillips x4

10.42 Neale Laurent x4

10.51 Mick Mahon x4

11.00 Paul Fell x4

11.09 Martin Humphries x4

11.18 Jon Hudson x4

11.27 Jim Rymer x4

11.36 Ed Pysden x4

11.45 Sam Leach x4

11.54 Ian Hellens x4

12.03 Dave Sully x4

12.12 Dave Goodwin x4

12.21 Mark Hagarty x4

1.30 Steve Lamont x4

1.39 Roy Ainsworth x4

1.48 Roger Percival x4

1.57 Garry Owen x4

2.03 Richard Blackwell x4

2.12 Simon Poucher x4

2.21 Adam Carolan x4

2.33 Gary Neiles x4

2.41 Kev Hart x4

2.50 Jack Coleman x4 tbc

3.00 Steve Marsh x4

3.10Lee Tilley x4

reserves

Andy Taylor x4

Eddie Sterling x4