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Srixon Mastes Results from Hopwood Golf Club

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Results from the fabulous Hopwood Srixon Masters

Manchester (Hopwood) Golf Club keeps getting better and better. The course is back to its very best and can certainly lay claim to be one of the elite venues in Manchester. All my Maxitours players really enjoyed their day. Thanks to everyone at the Club especially steward Steve who puts some hours in. He met me at 8.30am this morning and was still working hard when I left the course at 7.30pm this evening- many thanks Steve

Lots of Maxitours players were convinced that I have spent all afternoon enjoying myself relaxing and watching the Open golf on the huge Hopwood flat screen tv. This is not the case as I found time to have some lunch when the adverts came on.

John Farnsworth is really suffering due to this years drought. He normally has about 40 cigarettes a round but most courses now have smoking bans.
‘He is a nervous wreck by the time he finishes his round, his golf has really gone downhill.’ informed playing partner Richard Palmer. ‘On the 18th green he was starting to froth at the mouth like a rabid dog.’

Abba loving John Linsky was having a great day. He played better than his normal rubbish at Manchester Golf Club and is now looking forward to watching the new Mama Mia movie which was released today. His team weren’t so positive.
‘We’re thinking about dropping you John- your not good enough and as you know ‘The winner takes it all.’
‘Take a chance on me!’ he begged
‘Knowing me, knowing you’ your golf is too bad sorry.’
‘ I’ll give you some Money, money, money. If you let me play next week.’ he pleaded.

Kieth Rigby looks quite intelligent but this is misleading. He caused a few chuckles in the clubhouse when he walked in and asked loudly ‘Is Kevin Costner is leading the Open?’

Erik Van Roohan was lying 2nd after the first day at Carmnoustie and the Sky golf commentator reported that has size 14 feet.
‘I have the same size golf shoes as him!’ said Frank Gallows proudly. Unfortunately, that is the only golfing similarity between 22 handicapper Frank and the highly talented Van Rooyan.

Taking third place in today’s event was seventy plus year old Dave Harlow and his wealthy team who all live next to the Mere. Dave’s golf is maturing with age like a fine wine and the 17 handicapper had a run of six pars in the middle of his round. Lovely guys Phil Smeathers(6) Dave Stanhope(11) and Les Penson(14) completed the millionaire quartet.

In second place were the Macclesfield lads. My old science teacher Neil Drummond(13) captained the team of Daniel Dunn(6) Callum Cook(20) and Pat O’Dowd(17). ‘We had great chemistry out there.’ Reported the physics graduate.

Winning was Les Russons(12) Bramall team. Their winning drought has been compared to the Summer of ’76 but the heavens opened for them on course today as they at last found some form.
Rob Kenyon(17) Chris Mackin(13) and Frank Kaminski(12) were his team mates. Rob Kenyon attributed the success to his two dropped team mates Rob Merricks and Simon Burgess. ‘We wouldn’t have won if they both played so I would like to dedicate this win to those two clowns.’

Thanks to everyone for your terrific support and 100% attendance- legends.
Tim

Nearest the pin 13th Ian Sampson Doz Srixon AD333s
Nearest the pin 16th Andy Robinson Doz Srixon AD333s

2’s £172.50 5 pro v1s or dozen AD333s per 2 Daniel Dunn Jason Moran Richard Johnson Paul Fell Mike Lowe Steve Halliwell Mike Tarrant Les Penson Barry Jackson Dave Smith

Hopwood 20-July-2018
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Les Russon, Rob Kenyon, Chris Macklin, Frank Kiminski 91 12 Cleveland wedge each
2 Neil Drummond, Daniel Dunn, Callum Cook, Pat O’Dowd 90 10 Dozen Srixon z stars each
3 Dave Stanhope, Phil Smeathers, Dave Harlow, Les Penson 88 8 Dozen Srixon tour each
4 Chris Adams, Steve Hall, Richard Johnson, Andy Oakes 87 6 Dozen AD333s each
5 Pete Maher, Charles Beadle, Rob Higginbotham, Martin Higgins 87 4 Maxitours shirt each
6 Johjn Kilner, Tom Baker jnr, Tom Baker Senior, Dave Smith 87 2 Maxitours Scorecard holder
7 Richard Blackwell, Chris Marples, Tony Jennison, John Hilton 87
8 Nigel Ashton, Mike Lowe, Paul Fell, Beh Kinsey 86
9= Garry Smith, Gary Conroy, Ian Sampson, Stuart Burgess 85
9= John Hudson, Mike Hill, Rob Blane, Mark Pretty 85
11= Dave Mason, Tony Adams, Dave Marchant, Geoff Andrews 84
11= Rob Platt, Steve Morfitt, Darren Barrett, Andy Robinson 84
11= Terry Hines, Keith Rigby, Mal Bailey, Dave Myers 84
11= Andy Strickley, Andy Taylor, Mike Eardley, Kevin Hodgson 84
15= Nigel Hallows, Gary Fogg, Warren Hegg, Wayne Harper 83
15= James Wilson, Mike Tarrant, Paul Stones, Steve Halliwell 83
15= Nigel Oakes, Andy Thompson, Chris Buckley, Richard Walmsley 83
15= Barry Wilson, Eugenio Fernandez, Steve Lamont, John Linsky 83
19 Phil Harris, Tim Bessant, Ant Barker, Paul Barlow 81
20= John Newton, John Leonard, James Stafford, David Lea 80
20= Dave Goodwin, Hayden Illsley, Rob Williams, Paul Woodbine 80
22= Andy Vietch, Peter Veitch, Martin Bramwell, Matt Nelstrop 79
22= Jack Coleman, Steve Mattinson, Anthony Bloor, Harvey Mattinson 79
22= Paul Gilbert, Matt Nelstrop, Andrew Hayes, Jason Moran 79
25= John Wallis, Dave Tonge, John Moorfield, Tom Milner 78
25= Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer, Frank Hindle 78
25= Tim Spencer, Mark Saxon, Ron Sloane, Barry Pendlebury 78
28 Barry Jackson, Dave Beavis, Derek Fortune, Paul Milner 71

Dunham Forest start times
Thursday 26th July
8.00 Colin Roberts x4
8.14 Bob Picthall x4 later
8.22 Brian Greenbank x4
8.30 Rob Platt x4
8.39 Dennis Whelan x4
8.47 Mike Sparke x4
8.55 Jack Coleman x4
9.04 Paul Gilbert x4
9.13 Paul Fell x4
9.21 Dave Woods x4
9.30 Mike Sallebank x4
9.39 Chris Adams x4
9.48 Lewis Marland x2 Terry Hines x2
9.57 Jim Rymer x4
10.06 John Newton x4
10.15 Mick Mahon x4
10.24 Dave Bentley x4
10.33 Alan McNicol x4
10.42 Neil Edwards x4
10.51 Neale Laurent x4
11.00 Dave Griffiths x4
11.09 John Hilditch x4
11.18 Dave Sully x4
11.27 Roy Ainsworth x4
11.36
11.45 Paul Bayley x4
11.54 Pete Short x4
12.03 John Hudson x4
12.12 John Hunt x4
12.21 Pat O’Dowd x2 Pete Cotton x2
12.30 Peter Maher x4
12.39Richard Williamson x4
12.48 Nigel Hallows x4
12.57 Brian Hopkins x4

Maxitours at Luxurious Lancaster

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Great upcoming Maxitours events
Hopwood AM AM Fri 20th July – 2 team space
Dunham Forest AM AM Thurs 26th July -1 team space
Vale Royal AM AM 3rd Aug – 3 team spaces
Pleasington Thur 9th Aug – full
Worsley Thurs 16th Aug – 3 team spaces
Stockport Mon 20th Aug – 1 team space
Ringway Pairs Thurs 30th Aug – spaces
Mere AM AM 3rd Sept – spaces
Clitheroe Pairs 11th Sept -full
Hopwood Fri 20th Sept – spaces
Helsby Thurs 27th Sept- spaces

Maxitoirs at luxurious Lancaster

Lancaster Golf Club blew the (ankle length, white) socks off Maxitours players today. The course was in amazing condition and everyone enjoyed this terrific golf course.
Even Frank Hindle couldn’t find a fault with this top venue.
‘Best greens I’ve played on for a few years’ reported Dukinfield’s Mark Turner.

It was not only the greens which were getting praised as the fairways and bunkers were also in great condition.
The catering and Clubhouse were also very impressive.
Thanks to everyone at the Club for your hospitality.

Intelligent and thrifty Mike Tarrant uses rechargeable batteries in his Garmin GPS unit as he tells me it works out a lot cheaper in the long run. Unfortunately, the batteries were still at home happily charging on his wall unit when he teed off today at Lancaster. ‘You haven’t got any AA batteries you can lend me have you Tim?’
‘No.’

The history of the Ashton estate where the Golf course sits is fascinating. King James 1 and Charles 11 are both reputed to have stayed in the clubhouse a few hundred years ago. Brian Hopkins has also stayed in the Dormy house here and he says it is very nice.

The first ever St Leger race was supposed to have taken place on the golf course land. Chris Adams Prestbury team certainly weren’t at the races today as they could only manage 34 and 35points between them

Peter Allis includes the Lancaster signature 18th hole in his top ten finishing holes in the World. Rob Parry would agree as his thinned tee shot hit the flag and disappeared into the hole. It wasn’t the only thing to disappear quickly as Rob made a sharp exit for the M6 without buying a drink at the bar. Congratulations Rob.

On his arrival Stewart Taylor was bemused by a huge sign in front of the grand Lancaster Clubhouse warning golfers that the parking of cars and the congregating people is prohibited due to the risk from flying golf balls. The 18th green is over 50 yards away so it would take a very bad shot to endanger life thought Stewart. Four hours later he was screaming ‘fore’ as his badly struck tee shot rattled around the front of the historic Clubhouse.

In todays event scoring was excellent with fast running Lancaster fairways and pure putting surfaces.

Shrigley Hall legend Brian Hopkins(4) rolled in a birdie at the last to take 5th place alongside Mark Taylor(10).

Andy Faulkner(18) repairs telephones on the railway for a living. A one point double bogey at the second would usually signal the start of his game coming right off the tracks. Luckily playing partner Dr Munro Donald(15) held things together and they were delighted to finish in 4th with 44 points.

Worsleys’ Kev Hart(10) and Paul Yearsley(10) recorded a best ever 45 points to take 3rd . Kev is a great character who could never be described as quiet. He was talking even louder than usual about his excellent golf in the bar after play.

Nuclear Submarine builders Mike Hillman(11) and Barrow Golf Club Captain Dave Pratt(9) took 2nd place. After an explosive start they were delighted to see Dave’s ball submerge beneath the hole for a birdie on the 16th .

Richard Palmers(12) game has come together since he dumped his driver last month in favour of a strong three wood.
‘They call me the Henrik Stenson of Mytton Fold at the Club!’ he told me after his round.
‘No they don’t ‘ Corrected his playing partner John Farnsworth(22).
The two lovely men were popular winners- Well played!

Thanks to all who travelled today – it was terrific to have over 120 players and not a single no show-pure Class.

Nearest the pin 13th Hole Dave Lowe Dozen AD333s
Nearest the pin 18th hole Rob Parry Dozen AD333s

2’s £207.50 5 pro v1s or 12 srixon AD333s Steve Blakeway Matt Firth Billy Rawsthore Dan Thomson x2 Rob Parry x2 (hole in one) Jay Atherton Wayne Harper Mike Hillman Dave Chambers Brian Hopkins

Lancaster 9-Jul-2018
Pos Player pairings Score OoM Comment
1 John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer 47 12 FJ Shoes each
2 Mike Hillman , Dave Pratt 45 11 Sunice rain top each
3 Paul Yearsley, Kev Hart 45 10 Doz Pro V1s each
4 Munro Donald, Andy Faulkner 44 9 FJ Shirt each
5 Brian Hopkins, Mark Taylor 44 8 Sunice shirt each
6 Duncan Challen, Les Ross 43 7 Sunice shirt each
7 Pete Short, Karl Marginson 42 6 Maxitours shirt each
8 Ed Pysden, Steve Leavitt 42 5 Maxitours shirt each
9 Steve Blakeway, Peter Brown 42 4 Maxitours card holder
10 Steve Marsh, Darren Whittaker 41 3 Maxitours card holder
11 Bob Eastwood, Gareth Bradley 41 2
12 Martin Firth, Andy Stubbens 41 1
13= Geoff Andrews, Carl Kennedy 40
13= Simon Hemsley, Ian King 40
13= Ray Tennant, Billy Rawsthore 40
13= Neale Laurent, Mark Turner 40
13= Tony Hall, Adam Lennox-Wardle 40
13= Martin Schofield, Phil Morley 40
13= Steve Parle , Gary Parle 40
13= Dave Ross, Steve Baldwin 40
13= Les Russon, Paul Carroll 40
22= Fred Bridge, Simon Moorhouse 39
22= Simon Wilkinson, Eugenio Fernandez 39
22= Eugenio, Simon Wilkinson 39
22= Ian Fensom, John Keenan 39
22= Steve Harrison, Alan Torkington 39
22= John Longworth, Alan Forber 39
22= Joe Yates, Gary Nieles 39
29= Ian Hellens, Alan Morris 38
29= Matt Smith, Sarah Ormrod 38
29= Kenny Plumb, Tim Beasant 38
29= Andy Bethell, Rob Parry 38
29= Andrew Cox, Brian Johnson 38
29= Dave Blease, Rob Whittle 38
35= Paul Mitchel, Stewart Taylor 37
35= Frank Hindle, Mick Mahon 37
35= Nigel Hallows, Dave Greenwood 37
35= Jeff Ratcliffe, George Andrews 37
35= John Linsky, Steve Lamont 37
35= Steve Lamont, John Linsky 37
35= Gordon Warke, Wayne Harper 37
42= Colin Roberts, Dave Mason 36
42= Paul Fell, Tony Hereford 36
42= Adie Price, Jay Atherton 36
42= Mike Tarrant, Steve Aspinall 36
42= Stuart Reynolds, Ray Mills 36
47= John Phibbs, Nick Bentley 35
47= Phil Harris, Ant Barker 35
47= Nathan Evans, Dan Thompson 35
47= Phil Hanson, Kieran Hunt 35
47= Barry Jackson, Rob Harney 35
47= John Harrison, Steve Hogg 35
47= Steve Williams, Steve Hall 35
54= Trevor Webb, Rob Weston 34
54= Chris Adams, Andy Oakes 34
56= Neil Edwards, Dave Lee 33
56= Mark Redfern, Nobby Clarke 33
56= John Lewis, Dave Lowe 33
59 James Wilson, Steve Halliwell 32
60 Steve Foxcroft, Tony Andrews 31
61 Duncan Adshead, Rick Kershaw 30
62 Terry Hines, Mal Bailey 27

Hopwood Start times
Thursday 26th July
10.00Colin Roberts x4
10.09 Jack Coleman x4
10.18
10.27 Martin Bramwell x4
10.36Paul Gilbert x4
10.45 John Wallis x4
10.54 John Newton x4
11.03 Mick Mahon x4
11.12 James Wilson x4
11.21 Chris Adams x4
11.30 Paul Fell x4
11.39 Richard Blackwell x4
11.48 Sam Leach x4
11.57 Neil Drummond x4
12.06 Les Russon x4
12.15
12.24 Nigel Oakes x4
12.33 Rob Platt x4
12.42 Peter Maher x4
12.51 Tim Spencer x4
1.00 Chris Chidley x4
1.09 Nigel Hallows x4
1.18 Barry Wilson x4
1.27 Andy Strickley x4
1.36 John Hudson x4
1.45 Ian Hellens x4
1.54 Barry Jackson x4
2.03 Phil Harris x4
2.12 Ray Jones x4
2.21 Terry Hines x4
2.30 John Kilner x4
2.39 Alan Leigh x4
2.48 Richard Williamson x4
2.57 Brian Hopkins x4

Results from Delightful Davenport

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Lancaster start times below- check carefully some slight changes

Maxitours at Delightful Davenport

Despite the Sahara Desert –like weather conditions Davenport Golf Club was enjoyed by all Maxitours players today. This picturesque course sits in the foothills of the Pennines and is a great test of golf with narrow fairway and small greens.

The catering is always first class thanks to highly rated clubhouse manager Frazer and his team and we were well looked after once again today.

The Davenport members have a roll up on Thursday mornings and it says a lot about this great club that so many guys came over to have a chat and gave is their best wishes for a terrific days golf – thank you.

Office Manager Elaine has been great to deal with over the last twelve years and we wish her all the best on her retirement in December.

There are fantastic views from the 15th tee across Manchester and the North Pennines. Richard Gough pointed out the faint smudge if smoke emanating from the Saddleworth fire but his team couldn’t quite see where he was looking. Richard then pulled his tee shot wildly out of bounds.

‘I can see the fire now -its directly in line with where your ball landed -in that big bush.’ Chuckled playing partner Phil Kenning.

Mick Mahan thinks England will win the World Cup. The omens are good as the last time we won was when Man City won the league, Burnley qualified for Europe and Chelsea finished 5th in the league.

‘It’s got to be our year -we’re having a heatwave, we’ve got a great side of the draw and Frank Hindle bought a round of drinks.‘ In a strange twist of fate Micks team finished last with a spooky World Cup score of ‘66’ points to keep the football theme running strong.

John Farnsworth has blamed his poor golf on his recent weight loss. ‘I lost 2 pounds last week in that sunshine and its caused my swing to go out of sync!’ Seventeen stone John was back drinking beers after play as he desperately tried to get back to his fighting weight.

In todays event all of the top five teams teed off in the first hour and a half and made the most of the more receptive, cooler, stiller conditions.

Taking the early lead were Maxitours regular nice guys Colin Roberts(19) Dave Marchant(16) Geoff Andrews(20) and Brian White(16) with 81 points .

This was then bettered by Paul Fell (4) Nigel Ashton(13) likeable Scouser (if there is such a thing) Ben Kinsey(5) and Mike Lowe(8) who had a better back nine.

Taking first place was Maxitours ever present and lovely man Lewis Marland (15) with his best pal Alf Shilitoe(18), Neale Laurent(13) and Rick Cotton(9). Shillitoe and Cotton picked up some vital points for the team as they made two birdies at the last to secure a first victory of the year. Well played chaps.

Dr David Arthur found the ‘cure’ for his fade and drilled a six iron close to the flag to win nearest the pin on the 14th. Alan Forber thinned his shot on the 16th to within inches of the hole and Brian Hopkins won longest drive by at least 20 yards, well done.

Thanks to all who played today, your support is appreciated. Tim

Nearest the pin 14th Dr David Arthur Doz AD333s

Nearest the pin 16th Alan Forber Doz AD333s

Longest drive 6th Brian Hopkins Doz Ad 333s

2’s £187.50 5 Pro v1s or dozen AD333s per 2 Gary Nieles Paul Fell Ben Kinsey Dave Arthur x2 Jim Caldwell John Hilditch Phil Robinson Pete Atherton Nigel Davenport x2

My computer is playing up so results are shorter than usual.

Lewis Marlands team 82 FJ shoes each

Paul Fells team 81 Doz Pro V1s each

Colin Roberts Team 81 FJ Shirt each

David Kellys team 78 Titleist travel umbrella each

Paul Grahams team 78 Sunice shirt each

Jim Caldwells team 77 Maxitours bag towel eachRoy Ainsworth team 76

Dave Greenwoods team 76

Joe Yates team 76

John Dawson team 76

Jack Colemans team 75

Graham Pikes team 75

John Hilditch team 75

Roger Percivals team 75

Dave Stanhopes team 74

Koos Alders team 74

Ian Appletons team 74

Simon Pouchers Team 72

Simon Taylors team 71

Chih Hus team 71

Sam Leach Team 71

Steve Parles team 70

Chris Adams team 69

Dave Goodwins team 69

Ian Neilson team 67

Peter Mahers team 67

Mick Mahons team 66

Paul Gilberts team 66

Lancaster start times Mon 9th July

10.00 Colin Roberts x3 Carl Kennedy x1
10.09 Simon Hemsley x4
10.17 Paul Fell x2 Terry Hines x2
10.26 Paul Mitchell x4
10.34 Mick Mahon x4
10.43 Ed Pysden x4
10.52 Kev Hart x2 Peter Short x2
11.01 Ian Hellens x4
11.10 Nigel Hallows x4
11.18 Phil Harris x4
11.27 Neale Laurent x4
11.36 Munro Donald x4
11.44 Roger Percival x4
11.53 Ray Tennant x2 Nathan Evans x2
12.02 Martin Firth x4
12.10 Andrew Cox x4
12.19 Rob Weston x4
12.27 Neil Edwards x4
12.36 Neil Edwards x4
12.45 Steve Lamont x4
12.54 Stuart reynolds x4
1.03 Chris Adams x4
1.12 Les Russon x4
1.20 Steve Parle x4
1.29 Challen x4
1.38 Duncan x4
1.47 Richard Blackwell x4
1.56 James Wilson x4
2.04 Dave Blease x4
2.13 Barry Jackson x4
2.22 Mark Redfern x2 Chris McKellor x2
2.31 Joe Yates x4
2.40 Mick Fenton x4
2.48 Brian Hopkins x4

Results from excellent Hazel Grove

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*Last 2 spaces at Davenport Thurs 5th July and and Lancaster Mon 9th July*

Maxitours at truly great Hazel Grove

Hazel Grove was SCORCHIO!
The sun was blazing down on our Maxitours players once again as the Summer of 2018 is becoming one to remember. The head greenkeeper is also on fire as he presented his course in tip top condition for our players today.

Club Professional James Rowlands is possibly the best young golf pro in the country, he is always great to deal with and has a very bright future -thanks James.

It was a really nice touch from Club Captain Iain Cole to meet me on arrival and the terrific Hazel Grove hospitality continued throughout the day. Thanks also to caterer and old friend of mine Martin Swindells and his attractive partner Clare for all their work.

Hazel Grove kindly opened their half way house to keep our guys refreshed. There were a couple of ladies serving who did a great job and they raised well over £200 for Christies- well done everybody.

The cakes were the highlight of the round for many players today including Steve Foxcroft and his upper class team. They enjoyed homemade scones, clotted cream and wild blueberry jam on the 8th tee provided by team mate David Wilkinsons lovely wife Sue. They then followed this up with chocolate cakes from the half way house. It is the first recorded incident of back-to-back cakes in Maxitours history.

Keith Rigby really enjoyed his first visit to Hazel Grove and he obviously likes sitting down a lot and giving directions as he commented on the quality of the course furniture. ‘The benches and signposts are excellent.’ He assured me.

The pin positions were set up for last Sundays’ Captains Day and there was plenty of three putting taking place. Graham Kaye drove the par four 15th hole and ended up requiring a ten footer to save his par-such were the difficulty of the greens.

Big Dave Greenbank says he only drinks water and eats salad at this time of the year as it is too hot. But a heat wave signals the start of meat pie eating season for chunky John Buckley’s team. They all had a big pie each to help them cool off after a tough day on the links.

In today’s event Andy Vietch is having a Yellow patch (the opposite of a purple patch). His team could only finish in 24th place.

Nigel Ashton lives in Saddleworth and he was up all night coughing on the fumes from the nearby moorland fire. He managed to battle through the flames to play at Hazel Grove but his golfing dreams went up in smoke after his team could only manage 72 points.

Hazel Grove member and top lawyer Simon Ashton(9) is intelligent and knows how to pick a team, Mick Jones(6), Duncan Cocker(9) played well but ex Cheshire amateur Andy Hill(scr) had no worse than a par as he recorded two birdies on his way to a gross 69 to help his team take 5th place.

The strange talking Staffordshire team of Tom Butler(9), Sean O’Conner(20). Matt Cheffins(11) and Lee Shenton(5) had a strong finish to take fourth place.

Neil Edwards(8) and his Wrexham men came over the border and nearly returned to Wales with all the spoils they finished in 3rd place with 81 points. Milkman Geoff Ratcliffe(7) was up at 2am this morning and he delivered four birdies as well as nearly 500 bottles of the white stuff. Steve Star(7) and Chris Bland(14) completed the team.

Second place went to Joe Yates(15)’ team. Joe ripped it on the course. Unfortunately it was Joe’s pants not his golf ball which ripped as he picked his ball out of the hole after a par on the tough 14th hole. Sandiways Gary Nieles(6) Paul Yates(9) and Alan Forber(15) completed the team.

Jim Clarke(10) is taking it easy at work and his son Chris (15) is on garden leave. They are down at Knutsford Golf Club practicing most days and this is reflected in an upturn in results. Jim has been useless for the past ten years but is now a match for anyone. Mark Hagerty(15) and Graham Jackson(5) also chipped in well. Great golf guys well played!

Nearest the Pin 2nd Stuart Blake AD333s
Nearest the pin 13th Gary Nieles AD333s

2’s £205 6 titleist pro v1 or 14 Srixon AD333s Lee Shenton Terry Jones Stuart Blake John Atkin Bob Forshaw Geoff Ratcliffe Steve Star Brian Hopkins Mark Johnson Mike Powell Gary Nieles

Hazel Grove 15-Dec-2017
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Jim Clarke, Chris Clarke, Mark Hagerty, Graham Jackson 84 12 Under armour top each
2 Joe Yates, Paul Yates, Gary Nieles, Alan Forber 82 10 Maxitours holdall each
3 Neil Edwards, Chris Bland, Steve Star, Geoff Ratcliffe 81 8 FJ shirt each
4 Tom Butler, Matt Cheffins, Sean O’Connor, Lee Shenton 80 6 Sunice light sweater each
5 Simon Ashton, Mick Jones, Andy Hill, Duncan Cocker 80 4 Maxitours shirt each
6 Andy Martins, Frank Johnstone, Billy Harne, Oliver Ross 79 2 Maxitours scorecard holder each
7= Brian Hopkins, Alan Pengelly, Mike Powell, Matrk Johnson 79
7= Jim Caldwell, Bob Pictall, Peter Maxwell, Doug Barden 79
7= Nigel Hallows, Sarah Ormrod, Dave Greenwood, Rob Ormrod 79
10 Richard Blackwell, Dan Moore, Tony Jennison, Peter Freeman 76
11= Simon Taylor, Keith Rigby, Tony Roberts, Mike Savage 75
11= James Shipstone, Alison Shipstone, Denis O’Neill, James Brown 75
13 Dave Bentley, Richard T-Carr, Nigel Uttley, Keith Edminson 74
14= Dave Shelmerdine, Geoff Bloom, Terry Jones, Graham Pike 73
14= Richard Palmer, Frank Hindle, Phil Hanson, John Farnsworth 73
14= Brian Greenbank, Mike Wainwright, Dave Wainwright, Guy Levers 73
14= Dave Blease, Steve Tyrell, Ray Massey, Graham Kaye 73
14= Simon Hemsley, Ian King, Al Demmy, 73
19= Nigel Ashton, Mal Bailey, Paul Fell, Bob Forshaw 72
19= Rob Weston, Steve Foxcroft, Tony Andrews, David Wilkinson 72
21= David Kelly, Stuart Blake, Dave Harlow, John Atkin 71
21= Lewis Marland, Kev Seaton, Neale Laurent, Nick Ford 71
21= Chris Adams, Paul Allen, Chris Allen, Tom Allen 71
24 Andy Vietch, Peter Veitch, Chris Brown, Matt Nelstrop 70
25 Barry Jackson, Dave Beavis, Derek Fortune, 68
26 Jack Coleman, Steve Mattinson, Anthony Bloor, John Buckley 65
27 Craig Rea, Jim McNairney, Chris Ravenscroft, Mike Innes 58

Davenport AM AM start sheet Thursday 5th July
10.00 Colin Roberts x4
10.08 David Kelly x4
10.16 Jim Caldwell x4
10.24 Jack Coleman x4
10.32 Dave Stanhope x4
10.40 Lewis Marland x4
10.48 Mick Mahon x4
10.56 Simon Poucher x4
11.05 Ray Massey x4
11.13 Paul Evans x4
11.22 Graham Pike x4
11.31 John Hilditch x4
11.40 Roy Ainsworth x4
11.48 Jim Clarke x4
11.57 Simon Taylor x4
12.05 Roger Percival x4
12.13 Steve Heywood x4
12.22 Sam Leach x4
12.31 Paul Fell x4
12.40 Paul Gilbert x4
12.49 John Dickenson x4
12.57 Nigel Hallows x4
1.06 Chih Hu x4
1.15 Barrie Simpson x4
1.24 Gary Bailey x4
1.33 Richard Williamson x4
1.42 Peter Maher x4
1.50 Chris Adams x4
1.58 David Smith x4
2.07 David Smith x4
2.16 Gordon Warke x4
2.25 Steve Parle x4
2.34 Bernard Wood x4
2.43 Chris Ernill x4
2.52
3.01 Joe Yates x4
3.10
3.18
3.33 Brian Hopkins x4
Don Campbell

Maxitours at very highly rated Romiley

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One space remaining at Hazel Grove AM AM next Thurday (28th June)
5th July Davenport AM AM
Lancaster Mon 9th July last few spaces at this great course- don’t miss it!!
Hopwood AM AM Thurs 20th July – 1 space
Dunham Forest AM AM Thurs 26th July – full

Maxitours at very highly rated Romiley

This balmy Summer of Golf continued at Romiley Golf Club today. Thanks to everyone at this lovely venue for making us feel SO welcome.

I finally realised my lifetime ambition to have my own car parking spot at a golf club as Romiley reserved me a prime spot with my name on in big letters. I was also very warmly greeted by a couple of suited members when I arrived (Duncan Challen and Dave Blood) and the greens were hand cut and ironed for our players by the expert greens staff- brilliant.

Romiley Golf Club is now right back amongst the elite Manchester courses and I would highly recommend it as a future Captains away day venue.
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‘Wonderful’ said Colin Roberts
‘Brilliant I love that course’ Oozed Barrie Simpson
‘Book it for next year -what a great course!’ Requested Paul Woodbine
‘ It was immaculate’ Said the less than immaculately dressed Bill Heywood.
‘The Greens were so true it was a pleasure to put on them’ Said Neale Laurent

Nigel Davenport ordered a healthy ham salad sandwich on wholemeal bread for his lunch and then followed it up had a new Maxitours record three bowls of chips. This class 4 handicapper is category 1 golfer but when it comes to eating and drinking he plays off scratch.

Jim Clarke has been on top form recently after a couple of impressive wins but he struggled a little bit today and had some bad luck when his slightly wayward drives kept rolling into awkward lies in the rough. He knew it was going to be a long day when he arrived late and had to take his sausage sandwich on the course with him. As he was walking down the first fairway his juicy sausage rolled out of its bap and unfortunately ended up in a sandy divot. After consulting with his team Jim had to declare it inedible and he ordered a provisional.

Phil Robinson has been watching too much World Cup football. He played like Raheem Sterling as he didn’t lose his marker and kept missing simple little tap ins from a couple of feet.

In today’s event it was great to see a husband and wife team in the prizes as lovely Kay (32) and ever so slightly less lovely Simon Conway (8) combined well to take 3rd place with 44 points.

The English football team is a very young vibrant bunch and they could have a bright future. There is nothing young and vibrant about John Farnsworth(22) but the ex- butcher (his wife who ran the butchery actually sacked him for being too miserable to his customers) called upon all his experience to take second place today. Farnsworth has a funny swing and his mates tell me his favourite cuts of meat are ‘chops’ and ‘shanks’ but today he hit some prime cuts to take ‘joint’ 2nd place. Richard Palmer was his surprised partner.

Winning today is the oldest winner for over 5 years as seventy eight year old Bill Parkinson(15) from Shaw Hill and Lake Nona (!) took first place alongside Mark Birtwistle(12). Loaded Bill owns Moorhouses Brewery among other things and he assured me that a pint of bitter tastes a lot better after a great game of golf. Well played chaps great victory on a super course.

Thanks to all players for your support, Yours in Golf, Tim

Nearest the pin 2nd hole John Newton Doz AD333s
Nearest the pin 11th hole Jon Hudson Doz AD333s

2’s £142.50 Brian Greenbank Josh Ainscough Roger Percival John Leonard John Newton Dave Plant Gordon Warke 6 pro v1s or 14 srixon AD333s each

Romiley 19-Jun-2018
Pos Player pairings Score OoM Comment
1 Bill Parkinson, Mark Birtwistle 44 12 FJ energise shoes
2 John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer 44 11 Maxitours merino sweater each
3 Simon Conway, Kay Conway 44 10 FJ Shirt each
4 Josh Ainscough, Neale Laurent 43 9 Sunice shirt each
5 Doug Edmonds, Gordon Warke 40 8 Pro quip shirt each
6 Martin Higgins, Charles Beadle 40 7 Pro quip shirt each
7 Barry Simpson, Pete Sinclair 40 6 Pro quip shirt each
8 Craig Dickenson, Paul Lord 39 5 Maxitours scorecards holder each
9 Dave Smith, Barry Taylor 39 4 Maxitours scorecards holder each
10 Ian Neilson, Paul Benson 39 3
11 Graham Jackson, Pete Booth 39 2
12 John Dickenson, Arthur Gray 39 1
13= Terry Hines, Malc Bailey 38
13= Paul Walton, Steve Dobson 38
13= Bob Mottershead, Roy Christian 38
13= Keith Workman, Dave Plant 38
13= Nigel Davenport, Alex Walters 38
13= George Bresnahan, Martin Firth 38
13= Rob Blain, Mike Hill 38
13= Rod Mills, Ken Swarbrook 38
21= Rob Platt, Steve Barber 37
21= Colin Roberts, Jeff Andrews 37
21= Paul Fell, Nigel Ashton 37
21= Brian Greenbank, Dave Wainwright 37
21= Andy Stone, Daniel Dunn 37
21= Graham Pike, Andrew Evans 37
21= Bernard Wood, Steve Parle 37
21= Barry Rigby , Andy Moon 37
29= Carl Mollart, Tom Broadhead 36
29= Jim Clarke, Chris Clarke 36
29= Brian Yardley, Peter Brown 36
32= Phil Okill, Andy Male 35
32= Chris Chidley, Duncan Cameron 35
32= Roger Percival, Ed Wilkinson 35
32= Ian Hellens, Bill Heywood 35
32= John Hudson, Andy Corner 35
37= David Kelly, Dave Harlow 34
37= John Atkin, Stuart Blake 34
37= Guy Levers, Mike Wainwright 34
40= Pete Keena, Paul Woodbine 33
40= Ted Ellis, Alan Brough 33
42= Munro Donald, Phil Hanson 32
42= Chris Ernill, John Dawson 32
44= John Newton, Joe Lauder 31
44= John Leonard, Dave Lea 31
44= Rodney Barlow, Jack Clarke 31
47= Dave Gioodwin, Phil Robinson 29
47= Brian Hopkins, Mark Taylor 29

Hazel Grove AM AM Thursday 28th June

10.00David Kelly x4
10.09Colin Roberts x4
10.18 Jim Caldwell x4
10.27 Jim Clarke x4
10.36 Bev Crute
10.45 Jack Coleman x4
10.54Lewis Marland x4
11.03 Mick Mahon x4
11.12 Brian Greenbank x4
11.21 Paul Fell x4
11.30 Simon Taylor x4
11.39 Dave Bentley x4
11.48 Neil Edwards x4
11.57 Rob Weston x4
12.06 Roger Percival x4
12.15 Paul Evans x4
12.24 Martin Bramwell x4
12.33 Tom Butler x4
12.42 John Hunt x4
12.51 Nigel Hallows x4
1.00 Chris Adams x4
1.18 Ray Jones x4
1.27
1.36 John Hunt x4
1.45
1.54 Sean Hammill x4
2.03 Barry Jackson x4
2.12 Richard Blackwell x4
2.21 Richard Williamson x4
2.30 Simon Ashton x4
2.39 Joe Yates x4
2.48 Craig Rae x4
2.57 Brian Hopkins x4