North Manchester next Tuesday.
There is limited parking next week at North Manchester. If you can car share that will really help.

Maxitours- Clarion Wealth Management Masters at first Class Vale Royal.

Vale Royal is now possibly the best inland course in Cheshire. With the beautiful Abbey on full view on most of the holes it is a stunning location to play golf. Ian Embury and his high quality team looked after us incredibly well as usual.

And huge thanks to Clarion Wealth management for their continued sponsorship, Keith Thompson and John Winstanley are two top men who I can’t recommend highly enough.

The course received huge praise throughout the day from all players. There was not a single negative comment. Brilliant.
‘That set up was fantastic!’ Praised John Cross.
‘Shame I couldn’t do it justice.’ The honest Heyrose man added with a hint of sadness.

Nigel Ashton is no Spring Chicken. I was a bit concerned the older guys might get dehydrated today.
‘Were you ok out there in the heat- I hope you kept your fluids up?’ I asked when he handed his card in.
‘Yes, I came prepared with grapes and a pork pie.’ I have no idea how a pork pie keeps you cool but it is what the retired head master recommends. I think the sun may have got to him.

John Hassett is possibly the most intelligent player in Maxitours history.
He actually looks a little bit like Albert Einstien with his uncombed grey hair but more impressively he plays bridge for England.
‘It’s a bit like golf – you need a very good partner.’ Said the modest Cheshire man. He was searching for 3 good partners after recent results but Graham Jenkinson and friends managed surprised him with a top 10 and 79 points.

In today’s event it was the very early starters and the later guys who feature most on the leaderboard. The Eaton team of Andy Barker, James Buchanan, Steve Brown and Bob Clarke came in 3rd with 85 points.

It is great to see Kev Hart and his team back in the prizes after a very quiet 12 months. Mark Foley, Alan Vaughan, and Paul Yearsley all contributed well with 86 points to take 2nd.

Winning late in the day as things cooled off was the low handicap pairing of Liam Rex, David Salmon who teamed up with Chris Wantling and Mett Coffey and scored 89 points to record their first win for several years.

Wel played chaps. Thanks to everyone for your attendance today and for staying safe with plenty of water. The Vale royal bar nearly ran out of fresh orange juice and lemonade.
Yours in golf,

Tim

Nearest the pin 10th: Jim Clarke Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 16th: Andy Oakes Doz AD333

2’s sweep – £280
10 Pro v1s 12 tp5s or 24 AD333s per two!:
Jim Clarke, Nigel Armitage, Steve Ellis, David Hughes, Steve Heywood, Mark Donahue, Liam Rex

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Room for just 1 team – 3pm next Wednesday 24th

Room at North Manchester Tuesday 30th

Maxitours at perfect Davenport Golf Club

Perfect weather conditions and a superbly prepared golf course were the reward for Maxitours players at Davenport today.

The course is idyllic. Situated just 4 miles from Stockport town centre you could be in the middle of the Scottish highlands. Davenport is possibly the most peaceful course we play with no major roads, railways or airplane routes to be seen. Only the occasional yelp of ‘fore’ from Glynn Isaac and his fairway avoiding team breaks the silence.

‘Those greens are beautiful to play on. They are so good I even enjoyed my four putt on the 17th.’ Reported humble Paul Evans.

There were a few tired looking faces at check in as most Maxitours players stayed up to watch the football. Everyone was so happy I had to double check England hadn’t won the world Cup last night.

We are looking good though. Confidence is crucial.

In todays event confident Nigel Ashton continued his solid year with a fifth place finish. He hasn’t looked back since his old team mate and biggest critic Paul Fell moved to Spain last year. Team mates Ian Ogden and eighty year old Dave ‘three birdies’ Cooper were also on fire.

Paul Price’s team recorded an excellent 83 points to take 3rd place. His team informed me that Tom Butler was by far their least valuable player.

It was nice to see Don Phillips and his team take 4th place. Veteran Keith Park played some fine golf.

Geoff Bickerton(4), Steve Booth(5), Dave Griffin(4) and Mark Richardson(1) played late in the day and were delighted to score 84 points. I asked Geoff if there were any good performances as he handed the card in and he spent the next ten minutes talked me through his tee shot on the 16th which finished 2 feet away. He failed to mention team mate Richardsons start- as the big ex Davenport member incredibly birdied four of the first five holes! Class.

Winning with a fine 85 points was the rejuvenated Colin Roberts(20) playing alongside famous local Cricket umpire Dave Marchant(17), Steve Jones(11) and Austin Salmon(12). Salmon was the main man and he couldn’t stop his ball from leaping into the hole as he picked up 7 shots for the team.

Well played chaps!

Thanks so much for your support.

Tim

Nearest the pin 14th Nick Coleman Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 16th Peter Griggs Doz AD333

2’s sweep

£175 6 pro v1 8 tp5 or 14 srixon AD333

George Kerr Matt Cheffins Andrew Hay Geoff Bickerton Dave Griffin Ian Daimes Ian Pessol

Vale Royal Clarion Masters

8.31 Jim Caldwell x4

8.39 Colin Roberts x4

8.47 Dave Goodwin x4

8.55 Andy Taylor x4

9.04 Rob Platt x4

9.13 Dave Murray x4

9.21 Chris Adams x4

9.30 Paul Evans x4

10.29 John Winstanley x4

10.37 Mick Mahon x4

10.46 Nigel Ashton x4

10.55 Lewis Marland x4

11.03 Paul Price x4

11.12 Graham Foster x4

11.21 Steve Aspinall x4

11.30 Sam Leach x4

11.38 Jim Clarke x4

11.47 Ian King x4

11.55 Paul Woods x4

12.04 Paul Salt x4

12.12 Dave More O Farrell x4

12.21 Kev Hart x4

12.30 Neil Davies x4

12.38 Neil Davies x4

12.46 Neil Davies x4

12.54 Martin Williams x4

1.03 Richard Blackwell x4

1.12 Ian Walters x4

1.21 Chris Ravenscroft x4

1.30 Graham Jenkinson x4

1.39 Russ Sollitt x4

1.48 Ian Hazlewood x4

1.57 Pete Walters x4

2.07 Dave Hughes x4

2.16 Gary Leek x4

2.25Peter Maher

2.33 Steve Heywood x4

2.41 Dave Hillier x4

2.50 Mark Robinson x4

3.00

3.09 Dave Griffiths x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

*Room at beautiful Davenport next week and Vale Royal the following Weds

Maxitours at blustery Preston

Morning rain gave way to clear blue skies and a warm drying wind as Maxitours players tackled Preston Golf Club today.

‘That is right up there with the best courses we play all year.’ Reported Cheshire Senior player Austin McBride.

‘What a cracking golf course- I just love it here!’ Announced less talented but an equally great bloke- Bob Siddall.

The report is short because I’m calling in to see an elderly Aunt in Bolton on the way home before she falls asleep. She’s 95 but talks more sense than me.

The course won the day with a joint season low 79 points taking first place.

A Hale team won at North Wales last week but normal service was resumed with Martin Oldfield and his team taking last place.

The Turton quartet of Gary Myerscough, John Dempsey, Steve and Jamie Booth took the clubhouse lead with 77 points. This was equalled by Jason Atherton, Dave Parry, Steve Woods and Grant Benson. They had a superb inward nine of 42 points.

Lymm Golf Clubs Steve Lamont, Pete Gold, Andy Clarkson and Tony Chorlton were delighted with 2nd place and 78 points. ‘There is life in the old dog’ Declared veteran Lamont.

Mark Austin and Nigel Hallows both birdied the brilliant 17th hole as they teamed up with Steve Austin and Richard Blackwell to sneak into first place with 79 points to take first prize.

The top five scores all played under clear blue skies this afternoon.

Thaks to everyone for your support.

Tim

Nearest the pin 12th Asaf Niaz Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 14th Tony Chorlton Doz AD333

2’s £165 5 pro v1 6tp5 Doz AD333 per two

John Dempsey Mark Hughes Andy Oakes Dave Greenwood Asaf Niaz Austin McBride Chales Kierl Ian Magenis

Davenport Golf Club start sheet

Thurs 18th June

10.00 Jim Caldwell x4

10.09 Colin Roberts x4

10.18 Paul Evans x4

10.27 Jon Hudson x4

10.36 Dave Goodwin x4

10.45 Andy Taylor x4

10.54 Paul Price x4

11.03 Paul Browne x4

11.12 Mick Mahon x4

11.21 Nigel Ashton x4

11.30 Lewis Marland x4

11.39 Paul Woods x4

11.48 Chris Adams x4

11.57 Jimmy McEwan x4

12.06 Dave More O Farrell x4

12.15 Paul Salt x4

12.24 Gary Neiles x4

12.33 Neil Davies x4

12.42 Ian King x4

12.51 Geoff Bickerton x4

1.00

1.09 Richard Blackwell x4

1.18 Chris Ravenscroft x4

1.27 Andie Frazer x4

1.36 Pete Walters x4

1.45 Peter Maher x4

1.54 Steve Heywood x4

2.03 Don Phillips x4

2.12

2.21

2.30

2.39 Simon Ashton x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

1 player required for Preston next week- its in terrific condition – please email me

The Masters trip 2027 – 12 guys signed up – Ideally need 4 or 8 more on this premier trip of a lifetime.

Maxitours at wonderful North Wales

There was some wonderful golf played on day two of the Welsh Classic. Bright Welsh seaside skies and a fresh breeze brought a smile to well over 100 Maxitours golfers.

Courses in Cheshire were closing due to heavy rainfall whilst Gary Lasham was topping up his tan in the Llandudno sunshine. Incredible.

The par threes were playing tough so Stuart Blake decided to hole his 8 iron on the par four 12th.

‘It was a 134 yard 8 iron and never looked like it was missing.’ Reported the dry Scotsman.

Neil Smith had a tap in on the 18th hole for his impressive eagle after a very accurate drive.

I’ve heard everything in my time as a golf professional but there was a new excuse for me today

‘The paragliders put me off’ Claimed Roger Thomas on his way to a double bogey on the 12th..

Scoring was slightly better today but the biggest turnaround was from the Hale team who were last after yesterday but today they had the best of the day 85!

They take first prize today. Chris Ravenscroft could barely speak, Mike Kirchin needed to lie down, Paul Simpson was emotional and Jez Allen was so happy he gave me his email address so he could show his wife the results tonight.

In the overall event the Bramhall team of Tony O’Gara, Steve Profitt, John Owen and Simon Lewis followed up their impressive 88 at Conwy with another terrific round of 85 today. These guys are regulars on my tour but rarely in the prizes. They felt at home on the tight links turf and gently sloping seaside greens to win by seven shots. Well played chaps.

The very slightly older Bramhall team of Bob Eastwood, Ashley Elliot, Mike Lamb and Mark Clewley played very tidy golf for two days to take second.

Third place went to Prestburys Andy Oakes, Paul Corris, Colin Upton and Simon Golsby who added a hard fought 81 to their 84. Well played.

Thanks to everyone for your support of this premier event. Not a single issue. Play at a terrific pace. I love you guys.

Tim.

Nearest the pin 16th David Wilkinson Doz AD333 Tap in birdie.

Nearest the pin 17th Janet Wakefield Doz AD333

2’s sweep £332.50 5 pro V1s 6 TP 5 or 12 srixon AD333

David Wilkinson Stuart Blake Mark Clewley Andy Oakes Ian King Andy Deme Vernon Heyes Ben Alders Tom Williams Allan Maidment Nigel Davenport Andrew Barker Dave Duty Liam Rex Neil Smith Bob Kelsall

Preston Golf Club

Friday 12th June

9.30 David Wilkinson x4

9.39 Colin Roberts x4

9.48 Jon Hudson x4

9.57 Paul Woods x4

10.06 Andy Taylor x4

10.15 Mick Mahon x4

10.24 Ian King x4

10.33 John Winstanley x4

10.42 Nigel Ashton x4

10.51 Chris Adams x4

11.00 Lewis Marland x4

11.09 Dave More O Farrell x4

11.18 Paul Price x4

11.27 Paul Evans x4

11.36 Neil Davies x4

11.50 Neil Davies x4

1.00 Paul Salt x2 Alex Jarman x1 1 player required

1.09 Geoff Bickerton x4

1.18 Lee Tilley x4

1.27 Richard Blackwell x4

1.36

1.45 Chris Ravenscroft x4

1.54 Gary Lasham x4

2.03 Dave Hughes x4

2.12 Peter Jewiitt x4

2.21 Steve Heywood x4

2.30 Dave Smith x4

2.39 Jimmy McEwan x4

2.48 Jimmy McEwan x4

2.57

3.06

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

The Clarion Wealth Management Welsh Classic

Conwy was terrific today. The fairways were a lovely scorched yellow as this beautiful links course really played as it was designed to play. Thanks to Matt Parsley and his Championship team for looking after us so well throughout the day.

We dodged a bullet as we only had two small 15 minute showers which barely dampened the grass rather than all day rain as some negative weather apps were suggesting..

It is great to see Pete Newey playing. He normally gives me plenty of ammunition for my reports. He has been mentioned previously when he told me that the highlight of his round was being stung by a wasp. In another Maxitours event he caused mayhem when he drove to the first tee and teed off in someone else’s buggy. He was delighted to have an event free round today. It’s a two round tournament so plenty of time for him to make a big contribution to the report tomorrow. Watch this space.

As I get older I think I may be losing it a bit but John Coleman has definitely lost it. After he handed his card in this evening this was our conversation:

‘I really enjoyed today Tim, nice to see you. I’ll be back next year. Take care.’

‘You are playing tomorrow Alan. I will see you then’

‘Oh, yeah that’s right.’

In the first round of the Welsh Classic Andy Oakes will struggle to sleep tonight. The Prestbury team were flying through 16 holes but struggled on the 17th and it was just likeable Oakes and Mark Pretty left in the hole. Oakes couldn’t get out of the bunker and failed to score. His team are thinking of going out without him this evening. Despite this they are looking good in 3rd place with 84 points.

Two Bramhall teams occupy first and second place.

Matt Ford, Andy Bradshaw, Al Demmy and Neil Smith are in 2nd place with 86 points. Eight handicapper Ford was on fire scoring a career best 2 over par round.

Leading is Tony O’Gara, Steve Profitt, John Owen and Simon Lewis. A great team effort saw all players contributing at least four nett birdies. Can they handle the pressure? Monday is a very big night out in Llandudno, the blue rinse brigade are usually out in force. Go easy boys.

It should be a great day at North Wales tomorrow.

Thanks for your 100% attendance despite the poor forecast. We were all rewarded with a terrific first day.

Tim

Nearest the pin 13th Andy Parrington Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 15th Steve Aspinall Doz AD333

2’s £322.50 5 pro v1 6 tp5 12 srixon AD333 per two

Ashley Elliott John Croxford Paul Calnan Dave M-O’Farrell Steve Dow Munro Donald Alan Woodward Vernon Hayes Andy Parrington Simon Hemsley Ross Bunting Ross Goodwin Steve Brown Alan Gibson Liam Rex Harvey Taylor

North Wales Start sheet

8.20 Martin Firth x4

8.29 Koos Alders x4

8.38 Simon Hemsley x4

8.46 Colin Roberts x4

8.55 Lee Tilley x4

9.04 Martin Prescott x4

9.13 Ian Hazelwood x4

9.22 Andy Taylor x4

9.31 Bob Eastwood x4

9.40 David Wilkinson x4

9.49 Paul Price x4

9.57 Jim Clarke x4

10.06 Tony O’Gara x4

10.15 Chris Adams x4

10.24 Steve Aspinall x4

10.33 Mick Mahon x4

10.42 Nathan Mills x4

10.51 Kev Hart x4

11.00 Munro Donald x4

11.08 Pete Newey x4

11.17 Dave Hughes x4

11.26 Dave Walters x4

11.34 Chris Ravenscroft x4

11.43 Ally Gibson x4

11.52 Nigel Davenport x4

12.01 Dave Blood x4

12.10 Nigel Ashton x4

12.19 Dave More O Farrell

12.28 Neil Davies x4

12.37 Neil Davies x4

12.48 Neil Davies x4

12.57 Simon Ashtron x4

1.09 Darren Wilkinson x4

1.18 Liam Rex x4

1.27John Coleman

1.36 Paul Salt x4

1.45 Steve Heywood 4

1.54 Matt Ford x4

2.02 Bob Kelsall x4

2.11 Dave More O Farrell x4

2.20 Mike Spencer x4

2.28 Steve Schofield x4

2.37

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636