****Next weeks DIDSBURY EVENT NOW MOVED TO REDDISH VALE GOLF CLUB**** Due to a flooded course I have had to change the venue to Alister Mackenzie designed Reddish Vale which is in great condition according to their pro*****

Maxitours at delightfully dry Dunham

Dunham Forest Golf and Country Club must have been the most playable golf course in Cheshire today. Whilst other local courses were closed this terrific venue was well and truly open and playing superbly:

Stuart Taylor ‘It was unbelievable out there -the course was in fantastic condition!’

‘The Dunham Head greenkeeper really knows his stuff – that was brilliant’ Announced Mike Wainwright.

‘That was great – the only thing I don’t like about this course is all the trees’. Said a confused Nigel Ashton.

‘Testament to the drainage! That was terrific’ Reported friendly Irishman Pat O’Dowd.

Russell Sollitt has got an incredible 4 double letters in his name. He carried on this theme by making a double bogey at a few holes during his round. He did however make a two on the thirteenth to win some golf balls. Playing partner Martin Cox asked him if he wanted a drink in the bar.
‘Mines a double’ Replied Russell.

Pete Fotheringhan finishes his round and normally gets a call from his wife telling him to get home as quick as possible to get through a long list of jobs. Today he got a phone call telling him not to go home. He thought he was really in the dog house, but his wife explained to him that Whaley Bridge was being evacuated. The huge reservoir dam wall has a structural fault which could have catastrophic consequences. Maxitours player Alan Booth overheard the story – ‘If the dam breaks it will only cause about a tenners worth of damage in Whaley Bridge’ He chuckled.

In todays event Leighs Pete Doran(18), Brian Flynn(24) Brian Hitchin(17) and Keith Park(20) were delighted to take 3rd place with 86 points. Keith Park and Brian Hitchen hit some incredible chips to keep their score ticking over nicely.

New Mills Tony Jennison (5)Chris Marshall (13)Richard Blackwell(13) and John Hilton(14) took 2nd place with 87 points the likeable quartet could only pick up two points on the 16th hole which proved costly.

Winning was Fixbys Mike Newey(15), Mike Dempsey(11), Arthur Gray(15) and John Dickenson(20). The closing four holes at Dunham are incredibly tough and whilst most teams were dropping shots these fellas picked up four shots to move through the field. Well played chaps, Great score!

Thanks to everyone for your 100% attendance today, Brilliant.
Tim

2’s £245 Chris Clarke Paul McDermott Russell Sollitt John Linsky Simon Wilkinson John Fitzsimons Stuart Hardy Johnny Barton Richard Palmer Mike Hill Alan Pengelly Brian Hopkins
Nearest the pin 8th Mark Clewley Doz AD333
Nearest the Pin 18th Pete Moss Doz AD333

Reddish Vale start sheet
Thursday 8th August
(was Didsbury but course flooded)
10.00 David Kelly x4
10.09 Colin Roberts x4
10.18 Bob Pickthall x4
10.26 Jim Clarke x4
10.35 Roy Ainsworth x4
10.44 Lewis Marland x4
10.53 Chris Adams x4
11.02 Brian Greenbank x4
11.10 Neale Laurent x4 .
11.19 Mick Mahon x4
11,28 Jack Coleman x4
11.37 Dave Stanhope x4
11.46 Mike George x4
11.55 Roger Percival x4
12.04 Nigel Hallows x4
12.13 Dave Sully x4
12.21 Les Russon x4
12.30 Peter Maher x4
12.39 Ian Hellens x4 .
12.48 Rob Platt x4
12.56 Paul Fell x4
1.05 Martin Bramwell x4 .
1.13 Neil Edwards x4
1.22 Neil Edwards x4
1.31 John Hunt x4
1.40 John Dickenson x4
1.49 Eddie Ellis x4
1.58 Dave Bentley x4
2.07 Richard Blackwell x4
2.16 Pete Cotton x4
2.25 Simon Ashton x4.
2.33 Lee Tilley x4
2.42 Bri Hopkins x4
2.51 Gary Nieles x4.
3.00 Dave Goodwin x2 Graham Turner x2
3.09 Barry Jackson x4
3.18

Dear Maxitours player,

Due to the banks of the Mersey flooding after yesterdays torrential rain next weeks event has been moved to Reddish Vale. I have spoken to Andy Myers the head pro at Reddish and he assures me that the course is in superb condition. Didsbury has been rebooked for next year.

Sorry for any inconvenience,

Tim

Dear Maxitours player

I have spoken to the club and free draining Dunham is on tomorrow The course has been open today and forecast is good for tomorrow

See you in the morning
Tim

**Space have just come free at Dunham Forest next Thursday!!! – room for 2 or 4 players at this premier venue!**
Maxitours at leafy Lymm

Lymm was the latest majestic venue to host a Maxitours event. The course was presented in immaculate condition by head greenkeeper Rick Sinker and his staff who were out early this morning ironing their stunning greens. There was plenty of praise from my players for this vastly under-rated gem:
‘What a course – I didn’t even know Lymm had a golf course’ Declared Les Russon.
‘I Thought the course was fantastic!’ Announced Ian Goulty
‘That was exceptional – I might bring our Captains day here.’ Said an impressed Frank Hill.

I always like the friendly Club atmosphere whenever I visit at Lymm and Head pro Steve McCarthy and his assistant Fizz are great lads who couldn’t do enough for me today- thank you very much.

John Johnston is a lovely Irishman and he just returned to England after watching the terrific Open taking place in his home town of Portrush. We both see each other in Cottons gym and we have regular chats near the chocolate vending machine. I only found out today that he was very, very high up in the Inland revenue. John found the golf course taxing today and he refused to give me his self-assessment when I asked him how he played.

Bored Johhny Barton fancies himself as a poet and he handed me a piece of paper with ‘Lymmerick’ written on it.
‘There was a young fellow from Lymm,
Who went to play golf on a whim,
He hit his first drive in to a bee hive,
And so his second, a stinger, was grim!
Thanks very much Johnny. Don’t give up the day job.

Also on the bee theme- David Treadwell was in his garden yesterday and had argument with a wasps nest and he ended up with 14 stings on his legs. The pain continued today for the likeable church-organ playing man after his team could only manage 61 points and a last place finish.

Nigel Ashton is a proper Northerner and I overheard him talking to his team after his round. ‘It’s too hot.- Ah prefer pullover weather’.
‘Ah think the Climates changing – it was definitely hotter today than yesterday.’ You can’t argue with that.

Dave Smith had yet another uneventful round on the golf course and fails to win a prize yet again. The highlight of his day was when a Buzzard tried to fly off with his ball on the 15th hole.

Les Russons Bramall team took 4th spot with 85 points but they were pipped by Richard Blackwells Mottram Hall team who had the same score but a slightly better back nine to take a deserved 3rd place.

Famous retired Liverpool solicitor Jim Rymer(18) is playing golf with the Bishop of Liverpool next week. His team of john Dickenson(20) Pete Newey(15) and Peter Griggs(16) had some divine intervention on the course as a poor 37 points on the front nine was followed up with a miracle 49 points on the back nine!

Taking first place was the Jon Hudson(10) Bramall Park team. These four lovely guys play each month without any success, They actually won a callaway shirt each seven years ago and insist on wearing them every time they play. Today the lucky shirts paid off and they romped home with an excellent 89 points. Great golf chaps, well played! Mike Hill(6) Rob Blane(17) and Gary Brooks(10) made up the quartet.
Nearest the Pin 2nd Jim Hodges Dozen Ad333
Nearest the pin 13th Brian Greenbank Dozen Ad333

2’s £220 6 pro V1s or 14 srixon AD333 per two David Sully Paul Allen Jim Caldwell John Atkin Dave Wainwright Jim Hodges x2 Pete Hamlett Simon Wilkinson Barry Wilson Dave Goodwin

Dunham Forest start times
Thursday 1st August

8.00 Colin Roberts x4
8.09 Jim Caldwell x4
8.18 Jim Clarke x4
8.27 Brian Greenbank x4
8.36 Bob Eastwood x4
8.45 Pete Cotton x4
8,54 Dave Stanhope x4
9.03 Chris Adams x4
9.12 Simon Willway x4
9.21 Lewis Marland x4
9.30 Pat O’Dowd x4
9.39 Joe Yates x4
9.48 Gerry John x4
9.57 Roy Ainsworth x4
10.06 Andrew Cox x4
10.15 Mick Mahon x4
10.24 Nigel Hallows x4
10.33
10.42 Peter Maher x4
10.51 Paul Fell x4
11.00 John Hunt x4
11.09 Pete Walters x4
11.18 Paul Evans x4
11.27
11.36 Pete Dobson x4
11.45 Barry Wilson x4
11.54 Sam Leach x4
12.03 Dave Sully x4
12.12 Keith Workman x4
12.21 Jon Hudson x4
12.30 Richard Blackwell x4
12.39 Lee Tilley x4
12.48
12.57 Brian Hopkins x4

Room for 2 or 4 players at Lymm next Tuesday

Results from Magnificent Manchester Hopwood

Many thanks to PGA Coach of the year 2018 Matt Turnock for running my event today:

The superb venue of Manchester Hopwood (previously used for European Tour School Stage 1 Qualifying) was in tip top condition. There were plenty of compliments throughout the day for their Head Greenkeeper Matt on the excellent condition of the course. Everyone agreed that the greens were fantastic.
‘That is my favourite Maxitours venue’. Remarked vastly experienced Rob Weston. ‘This has to be the best course in Mancjester.’

The excitement of the first day of the Open was in the air. On hearing of Rory McIlroy’s opening quadruple bogey 8 one player commented “He did what !! even I didn’t take that many on my first hole today!!!”
Rory certainly could have done with Tony’s Prices finish after the friendly Matlock man impressively holed out on the 18th for an eagle “2” for 5 points to seal a sensational win alongside his playing partner Chris Gregory on 50 points. Well played chaps!

Rick Shaw and Jonathon Oldknow took 2nd with 47 points and Simon Taylor and Mike Savage had a career best 3rd place also with 47 points to the surprise of many including themselves.

Thanks to everyone for your support.

Nearest Pin 13th was won by Mike Savage – 1 x Doz AD333 Srixons
Nearest Pin 16th was won by Jim Clarke with a superb shot to short range, unfortunately the putt was missed !!! – 1 x Doz AD333 Srixons

2’s £215 pot – 6 Pro V1’s or 14 Srixons per two.
John Broomhead, Dave Eckersley, Paul Fell, George Brown, Graham Davenport, Tony price (2 on 18th), Paul Lord, Keith Workman, Keith Graves & Paul Woodbine

Start times at Lymm AM AM
Tuesday 23rd July

10.00 David Kelly x4
10.09 Colin Roberts x4
10.18 Simon Hemsley x4
10.27 Jim Caldwell x4
10.36 Ed Pysden x4
10.48 John Johnson x4
10.57 Bob Eastwood x4
11.06 Jim Clarke x4
11.15 Anton Ellis x4
11.24 Jack Coleman x4
11.30 Mick Mahon x4
11.39 Brian Greenbank x4
11.48 Mike George x4
11.57 Roy Ainsworth x4
12.06 Chris Adams x4
12.15 Brian Hopkins x4
12.24 Peter Maher x4
12.33 Nigel Hallows x4
12.42 Dave Sully x4
12.51 Sam Leach x4
1.00 Les Russon x4
1.09 Paul Fell x4
1.18 Bob Mottershead x4
1.27 John Dickenson x4
1.36 Jon Hudson x4
1.45 Gerry John x4
1.54 Nathan Fixby x2 tbc
2.03 Chris Brownhill x4
2.21 Richard Blackwell x4
2.30 Barry Wilson x4
2.39
2.48 Dave Goodwin x4
2.57 Tom Baker x4
3.00 Barry Jackson x4