Sandiway – start sheet below

Galvin Green Spring Classic – Stockport Monday 9th April– last 3 spaces

Mere 12th April last 3 spaces

Caldy 19th April -1 space

Llangollen – 2 spaces

Maxitours at magnificent Vale Royal

Vale Royal really impressed all our Maxitours players today. The golf course was exceptionally good after an ‘horrific’ Winter. This is a terrific golf Club and the course is becoming one of the very best that Cheshire has to offer.

I don’t think I have ever had so many compliments at any of my events about the quality of the putting surfaces, congratulations to Justin and his super Green keeping team. Thank you also to the highly respected Vale Royal General Manager Ian Embury and his staff who do such a great job looking after our players.

The rain held off for us apart from a ten minute shower and the sun was out all afternoon so a great day was had by all.

Derek Fortune is a nice guy and a lucky golfer so it was good to see him play today. He told me he would have been a better golfer but he had to work long hours to pay for his large family as they were growing up.

‘I’ve got 3 daughters -I call them all Miss Fortune. ‘ He chuckled.

‘What’s your lads name?’ I asked.

‘I called him Costa.’ he replied.

Dave Hackett from Sydney was playing today -he is known to everybody as ‘Aussie Dave’. He didn’t need any sand paper to tamper with his golf ball today as he was imparting plenty of side spin with his dodgy golf swing. Lots of Australian fast bowlers would be very envious of Dave’s ability to get the ball slicing so viciously. It is quite a talent.

Alsagers’ Dave Marchant turned up late as the M6 was closed first thing this morning. He jogged to the tee so he didn’t miss his time and took a few holes to settle down. Big Richard Williamson also looked out of breath on the first tee. He was just struggling to recover after trying on a 34 inch waist size belt I was trying to sell him in the Clubhouse.

In todays event scoring was tough and this was blamed by many on the incredibly fast Vale Royal greens. Theses actually got trickier as the sun and breeze dried them out later in the day. The top three teams all teed off early this morning.

Carden Park’s Paul Fell(6)and his Welsh team love this time of year. Not only are their plenty of good looking lambs on the Welsh hillside but the golf mad quartet start playing regularly at least 4 or 5 times a week. They all combined well and ex-serviceman Fell who served his country well in the Gulf showed his grit over the closing holes. Ben Kinsey(5) Colin Bryan(10) and Nigel Ashton(12) completed the team.

Bramalls’ Les Russon(12), Steve Merricks(5), Rob Kenyon(16) and Gary Whittaker(9) have had a barren Winter but they enjoyed the sunshine on their faces today and finished 2nd with 83 points . Les and Rob both picked up three shots at the last to make their San Miguel beer taste a little bit sweeter in the Clubhouse bar.

Taking 1st place was the Paul Dalby(2) team with 86 points. Phil Vokes(2) did all the damage with a career best SIX birdies and I then watched him roll in a putt from the fringe of the green at the last for a closing Eagle! Great play Phil well done. Chris Cyprus(8) and Barney Ross(2) completed the quartet Well played chaps.

Nearest the Pin 10th Martin Beresford Doz AD333s

Nearest the Pin 16th Pete Houston Doz AD333s

2’s Sweep £200 15 Pro v1s or 3 Dozen Srixon AD333s!

Miles Chilton Roger Percival Rob Kenyon Alan Forber

Sandiway start sheet Tuesday 3rd April

9.00 Jim Caldwell x4

9.09 Colin Roberts x4

9.18 David Kelly x4

9.27 Simon Hemsley x4

9.36 Phil Vokes x4

9.45 Martin Bramwell x4

9.54 Mick Mahon x4

10.03 John Hilditch x4

10.12

10.21 Paul Gilbert x4

10.30 Roy Ainsworth x4

10.39 Brian Greenbank x4

10.48 Paul Fell x4

10.57 Trevor Foster x4

11.06 Paul Evans x4

11.15 Dave Sully x4

11.24 Dave Blood x4

11.33 Paul Benson x4

11.42 Steve Aspinall x4

11.51 Mark Timperley x4

12.00 Rob Weston x4

12.09 Simon Wilkinson x4

12.18 Les Russon x4

12.27 Phil Scott x4

12.36 Darren Jones x4 tbc

12.45 Dave Rowley x4

12.54 Dave Woods x4

1.03 Jim Rymer x4

1.12 Olivier Troalen x4

1.21 Barrie Simpson x4

1.30 Mick Wain x4

1.39Richard Blackwell x4

1.48Richard Major x4

1.57Richard Williamson x4

2.06 David Smith x4

2.15 Bernard Wood x4

2.24 Chris Ernill x4

2.33 Graham Warke x4

2.42 David Smith x4

2.51 Bernard Wood x4

3.00 Brian Hopkins x4

3.09Simon Ashton x4

3.18Lee Tilley x4

Dear Maxitours player,

There is still room for two teams on Wednesday at Vale Royal and one team also requires 2 players if you wish to play this terrific track. It is in great condition!

Thanks Tim

Great Upcoming Maxitours events this Spring- all filling fast!!
Vale Royal next Weds- 1 team space
Sandiway Tues 3rd April – full

Galvin Green Spring Classic Team of 4
Stockport Monday 9th April – spaces
Mere Thursday 12th April – spaces

Caldy Thursday 19th April AM AM – last 2 spaces
Vale of Llangollen Friday 20th April AM AM – last 2 spaces
Conwy Monday 23rd AM AM – 1 space
Knutsford Thursday 26th April singles – spaces

Maxitours at excellent Ringway

The thermometer was showing double digits and the cold wind stopped whistling for once as a great day was enjoyed by all at Ringway Golf Club.

The incredibly well draining course was in excellent condition- thanks to the Head Green keeper and his hard working team for their superb preparation. There were also some great clubhouse improvements taking place under the careful watch of impressive new General Manager Tracy Rawlinson.
The short game practice area was also looking a treat as Ringway just keeps getting better and better.

As well as plenty of daffodils on the course there were other definite signs that Spring is in the air:
Maxitours regular player and Sheep farmer Richard Palmer was missing to oversee the birth of his pedigree lambs.
Chunky Chris Adams was looking excited after cleaning his barbeque at the weekend.
John Hunt was seen getting his lawn mower out of the shed- he needed it today after visiting the deep rough on several occasions.

Roy Ainsworth was hanging around the check-in desk all morning and he told me three times that he is playing at Vale Royal next week and it will be his birthday that day. I think he wants a free game.
No chance.

I was caught in a rush hour queue this morning near the entrance to Ringway Golf Club when I looked to my right only to see Simon Wilkinson looking suspicious coming out of the local Chemist shop. I’m not sure what he bought but he only just missed out on the prizes.

Each week low handicapper Paul Fells’ team never take enough club and it drives him mad. ‘They were playing in the ‘Leave it Short Masters’ once again today.’ complained the Wrexham man ‘Will they ever learn?’

In today’s event Mick Mahon returned to action after he had a few winners when he went to Cheltenham last week, his luck was out today though as he could only manage 14th place.

Denton’s Dave Blood’s(7) swing was flowing nicely but it was Gary Bennell(12) who
picked up seven shots for the team today. Jim Cox(3) and Tony Walsh(6) all played well to secure 3rd place with 86 points.

Phil Vokes(3), Barney Ross(2), Paul Dalby(3) and police sergeant Rob Anderson(6) took second place also with 86 points. Rob had been on a tense night shift in Warrington town centre all night so any three foot putts were a piece of cake in comparison for the wealthy copper.

Taking first place was the new landlord of the Rose and Crown pub in Knutsford- John Newton(12) and his High Legh team. David Lea(14) and Mike Baker (19) did most of the work and Joe Lauder(5) played great when it counts -towards the end of his round – Well played chaps great win.

Thanks for everyone for your 100% attendance once again- brilliant.

Yours in Golf, Tim

Nearest the Pin 13th Dave Marchant Doz AD333
Nearest the Pin 16th Roger Percival Doz AD333

2’s £180 5 pro v1s Dozen AD333s per two John Fitzsimmon x3 John Hume Paul Woodbine Munro Donald Frank Hindle Russell Humphries Graham Jackson Paul Dalby Ian Bartholomew

Vale Royal AM AM start times
Weds 28th March 2018
8.24 Colin Roberts x4
8.32 Simon Hemsley x4
8.40 Ian Gemmell x4
8.48 Phil Vokes x4
8.57 Simon Poucher x4
9.06 Ed Pysden x4
9.15 Paul Fell x4
9.24 Mike Stewart x4
Members
10.30 Alan Leigh x4
10.39 Dave Woods x4
10.48
10.57 Trevor Foster x4
11.06 Lewis Marland x4
11.15 Mick Mahon x4
11.24 Phil Major x4
11.33 Dave Blood x4
11.42 John Dickenson x4
11.51 Dave Sully x4
12.00 Martin France x4
12.09 Les Russon x4
12.18 Roy Ainsworth x4
12.27 Jim Clarke x4
12.36 Dave Blease x4
12.45 Steve Lamont x4
12.54 Andy Leather x4
1.03 Barry Jackson x4
1.12 Darren Smith x4
1.21 Olivier Troalen x4
1.30 Gav Dixon x4.
1.39 Phil Harris x4
1.48 Richard Blackwell x4
1.57 Neil Edwards x4
2.06 Richard Williamson x4
2.15 Ben Davies x4
2.24 Chris Armitt x4
2.33 Jim Caldwell x4
2.42 Gary Neiles x4
2.50 Lee Tilley x4
2.58Brian Hopkins x4
3.07

Dear Maxitours player,

Todays event has been cancelled as with temperatures not rising at all the snow will not disappear sufficiently.

We are trying to rearrange the fixture for a later date and will have more details at 9.30

Sorry for any inconvenience,
See most of you on Thursday, Tim

Dear Maxitours player,

Just a reminder that there are only two days until the official first day of Spring.

Stockport have had a little snow but after speaking to Professional Gary Norcott he thinks there is very good chance it will clear tomorrow morning.

The event will now be a 12pm shotgun -please let me know if you are unable to play

I will also update my website at 9.30am as we will have a clearer picture of the situation in case of any overnight snow.

We will be on proper greens and tees but there is a good chance the 90 degree rule may apply as fairways will be wet.

Thanks for your patience,

Tim

The Latest Stuburt Order of Merit
18th March 2018

1 Gareth Bradley 66
1 Phil Mayers 66
3 Barney Ross 62
4 Simon Hemsley 47
5 Chris Cyprus 44
6 Phil Vokes 41
7 Pete Ledger 40
8 Ian King 38
9 John Hilton 37
10 Alan Pengelly 35
11 Roy Ainsworth 32
11 Paul Dalby 32
11 Joe Kirwan 32
14 Dale Beaghan 30
14 Gary Neiles 30
14 Joe Yates 30
17 Steve Aspinall 28
17 Colin Berry 28
17 Alan Drew 28
20 Neale Laurent 27
20 Matt Mortimer 27
22 Richard Blackwell 26
23 Brian Hopkins 25
23 Pete Maher 25
23 Dan Moore 25
26 Mike Dean 24
26 Mike Masser 24
26 Roger Percival 24
26 Neil Swarbrick 24
26 Pete Tomlinson 24
31 Paul Fell 23
32 James Shipstone 22
33 Kevin Seaton 21
34 Trevor Foster 20
34 Peter Houston 20
34 Alan Simpson 20
34 Anthony Wilson 20
38 Martin France 19
38 Bill Heywood 19
40 Fred Green 18
40 Neil Higgins 18
40 Dave Stone 18
43 Dave Blood 16
43 Jim Caldwell 16
43 Jim Clarke 16
43 Jim Cox 16
43 Lewis Marland 16
43 Andy Sandham 16
43 Adam Thompson 16
43 Andy Veitch 16
43 Peter Veitch 16
43 David Wainwright 16
43 Mike Wainwright 16
43 Ed Wilkinson 16
55 Nigel Ashton 14
55 Ian George 14
55 Mark Taylor 14
55 Mike Verdon 14
59 Rob Andrew 12
59 Chris Beaghan 12
59 James Brown 12
59 Ian Gemmill 12
59 Mike Grainger 12
59 Anthony (Tony) Green 12
59 Vernon Hayes 12
59 Ian Hellens 12
59 John Hunt 12