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Results from outstanding Hopwood

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Spaces at one of Lancashire’s finest- Pleasington next week!

Maxitours at outstanding Hopwood

I had heard great reports about Hopwood recently and the condition of this great course did not disappoint our Maxitours players today.

‘That is a lovely track!’said Paul Simpson who hadn’t visited this architectural masterpiece before.

I first fell in love with Hopwood when I tried to get through European tour school here in 1991. After a few lucky bounces Lee Westwood narrowly pipped me by 14 shots but despite this misfortune I have always thought the course was class.

The par three 16th hole at Hopwood is possibly its signature hole. It’s a real brute measuring well over 200 yards and it usually plays into the teeth of the wind. In fact it is so tough it is the only hole where you can have both the longest drive and nearest the pin. Unsurprisingly nobody birdied it today.

The early starters teed off in a bit of light rain but the skies cleared just after midday to set up a magnificent days golf. Big Don Morgan doesn’t like playing in the rain ‘The only drizzle I like is on my lemon cake’ reported the full figured Yorkshireman before he teed off first thing in his xxxl Galvin Green waterproofs.

The scoring was consistent throughout the day and more than one team reported that their golf deteriorated as the weather conditions improved.

Hale’s Brian Greenbank (6)has more time off work than a Ryan air pilot and he teamed up with likeable brothers Dave(13) and Mike Wainwright(18) and Paul Simpson(9). They were out first and scored an impressive 82 points to finish 4th.

Brookdale nice guys Neale Laurent(12), Lee Merson(1), Paul Butler(8) and Gary Winston(10) also scored 82 but their solid play on the tougher back nine saw them take 3rd place.

Wealthy pharmacist Al Kenny’s(12) team had plenty of chemistry on the golf course today.
Al dispensed his fair share of birdies as his team took 2nd place.
‘That just the Medicine’ said playing partner Paul Gilbert(19). Colin Gillespie(17) and Bramall Park secretary John Mould(16) completed the team.

The Upper class Stockport Golf Club team containing 2 ex-captains took first prize today .
The rain stopped five minutes before the lucky quartet teed off and they made the most of their good fortune. Cheshire senior player Ian Gemmell is a class act and the five handicapper was 2 under par on the tough back nine – brilliant play. Chris Hammond(8), Peter Roche(11) and Peter Bottoman(10) also had a day out as they took first place by five shots. – Congratulations on your first Maxitours victory.

Thanks also to Steve and the Catering team for excellent hospitality throughout the day.
Thanks to everyone for your support, yours in golf, Tim

Nearest the pin prizes,
8th David Bigley doz Ad333s
13th Brian Hitchen doz ad333s

2’s £132.50 4 pro V1sor 10 srixons each

Paul Simpson Richard Palmer Stuart Hilditch Dave Bentley Keith Cox on Dave Allen Brian Hitchen Gordon Warke Jimmy O’Reilly

Hopwood 21-Sept-2017
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Chris Hammond, Ian Gemmell, Peter Roche, Peter Bottoman 88 12 Sunice waterproof top
2 Paul Gilbert, Al Kenny, John Mould, Colin Gillespie 83 10 Footjoy Shirt each
3 Neale Laurent, Paul Butler, Lee Merson, Gary Winstone 82 8 Maxitours shirt each
4 Brain Greenbank, Mike Wainwright, Dave Wainwright, Paul Simpson 82 6 Maxitours shirt each
5 Al Liegh, Jimmy O’Reilly, Paul Lowe, Steve Armitt 81 4 Maxitours shirt each
6 Andy Moon, John Berry, John Dawson, Stewart Cragg 79 2 Maxitours cap each
7 Simon Hemsleys team, , , 78 Maxitours bag towel each
8= Garry Dowdle team, , , 76
8= Ian Neilsons team, , , 76
10= John Wallis team, , , 75
10= Gordon Warkes team, , , 75
10= Pete Hamletts team, , , 75
13= Barry Simpsons team, , , 74
13= Richard Williamson team, , , 74
13= Bev Crutes team, , , 74
13= Nigel Oakes team, , , 74
13= Mick Mahonteam, , , 74
13= John Royles team, , , 74
13= Chris Adams team, , , 74
20 John Hilditch team, , , 73
21 Dave Smiths team, , , 71
22 Graham Littlers team, , , 70
23 Jack Clarkes team, , , 67
24 John Jones team, , , 66

Pleasington start times
Thursday 28th Sept
9.15 Colin Roberts x4
9.24 David Kelly x4
9.33 Ian King x4
9.42 Peter Maher x4
9.51 Brian Greenbank x4
10.00 Mick Mahon x4
10.09 John Hunt x4
10.18 Roy Ainsworth x4
10.27 Neil Drummond x2 Pat O’Dowd x2
10.36
10.45 Pete Hamlett x4
10.54 Neil Edwards x4
11.03 Andy Strickley x4
11.13
11.21 Sam Leach x4
11.30 Martin France x4
11.39 Les Russon x4
11.48
11.57Simon Taylor x4
12.06 Richard Blackwell x4
12.15 Keith Workman x4
12.24 Pete Cotton x4
1.30 John Stubbs x4
1.39 Ray Jones x4
1.48
1.57 Frank Ashworth x4
2.06
2.15Simon Ashton x4
2.24 Paul Rudkin x4
2.33Pete Norbury x4
2.42Brian Hopkins x4
2.51
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Results from excellent Knutsford

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*spaces for 3 teams in the Hopwood FJ AM AM next Thursday 21st Sept*

Maxitours at sunny Knutsford

Nearly 50 intelligent Maxitours golfers had a terrific days golf at Knutsford.
Described as the best nine hole course in the North by Denis Durnian this super layout was enjoyed by all:
‘I’m amazed how dry it was’ reported a delighted Brian Ankers
‘Wonderful’ beamed Colin Roberts
‘Remarkable how dry it is out there’ said Nigel Ashton.

The course was magnificent considering there has been over 5cm of rain in the last few days Head Greenkeeper Mark Dingle does a great job and throughout the season the course has been more manicured than a wealthy Cheshire housewife.

The new drainage system is terrific and this course will take some closing this Winter!
Conditions were excellent as the calm before the storm meant there was not a breath of wind for players for most of the round.

Thanks to Sandra and Leon in the Clubhouse for looking after us so well during the day

In today’s event Colin Roberts famous short game was on fire as he chipped in twice to make birdies on both front nine par threes. Unfortunately things faded slightly on the back nine.

Nice guys Sam Leach(11) and Chris Walley(17) from Lymm took 3rd place with 43points and a great back nine. Both players came in 9 times.

Wychwood Parks Richard Williamson(12) and Phil Robinson(11) scored an unwanted ‘blob’ on their first hole but for the next 17 holes their iron shots were ‘eating graphite’ as they fired at every flagstick to score 44 points and take 2nd place.

The honours went to Oxford Zoology graduate Mick Mahon and his less intelligent pal -sheep farmer Richard Palmer. If you ask Richard he will actually admit that his collie is smarter than him.
These lads are some of the nicest men you will ever meet and they play badly nearly every week on Maxitours. Mick has scored a total of 5 points in his previous 25 fixtures this season so he was not on form. Class is permanent however and the Mytton Fold men scored 47 points to win in style. Mahon picked up 3 points on the 13th and then 4 points on the 14th and 4 points on the 15th hole in a real hot streak. Well played chaps- I am delighted for you both.

Thanks to all players for your support, yours in golf, Tim
2,s £75 3 pro V1s or 8 srixon AD333s

Steve Heywood x2 Kevin Reeves Mick Mahon Phil Vokes Rob Norbury Richard Williamson Roger Percival Jeff Brothwell

Nearest the Pin 3rd Steve Heywood Doz AD333s
Nearest the Pin 5th Mick Mahon Doz AD333s

Knutsford Golf Club 12-Sep-2017
Pos Player pairings Score OoM Comment
1 Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer 47 12 Sunice Waterproof Top
2 Phil Robinson, Richard Williamson 44 11 Footjoy shirt
3 Sam Leach, Chris Walley 43 10 Kartel shirt
4 Martin France, Peter Atherton 43 9 Kartel shirt
5 Kevin Reeves, Jim Hodges 43 8 Maxitours shirt
6 John Barnes, Lee Tilley 42 7 Maxitours towel
7 Rob Norbury, James Mooney 42 6 Maxitours towel
8 Mike Hill, Rob Blaine 42 5
9 Ian Fensom, Kev Hart 41 4
10 Martin Cox, Peter Sinclair 41 3
11 Brian Ankers, Peter Heald 41 2
12 Frank Hindle, John Farnsworth 41 1
13 Bri Hopkins, Gary Bresnahan 41
14= Phil Vokes, Paul Dalby 40
14= Jeff Brothwell, Jamie Gavin 40
14= John Shore, 40
14= Roger Percival, Ed Wilkinson 40
18= Colin Roberts, John Rigby 39
18= Dave Goodwin, Steve Heywood 39
18= Chih Hu, Nigel Milroy 39
21 Andrew Thompson, Nigel Oakes 38
22 Gary McMahon, Alan McMahon 37
23= Paul Fell, Nigel Ashton 36
23= Roy Ainsworth, Steve Smith 36

Hopwood AM AM Start times
10.00 Colin Roberts x4
10.09
10.18 Ian King x4
10.27 Jack Coleman x4
10.36
10.45 Dave Stanhope x4
10.54 Chris Adams x4
11.03 Mick Mahon x4
11.12 pete Hamlett x4
11.21 J Hilditch x4
11.25Barry Simpson x4
11.30 Bev Crute x4
11.39 Graham Littler x4
11.48 Matt Cheffins x4
11.57 Lewis Marland x4
12.06Paul Gilbert x4
12.15 Brian Greenbank x4
12.24
12.33 James Wilson x4
12.42 John Wallis x4
12.51 Chris hammond x4
1.00 Richard Williamson x4
1.09 John Stubbs x4
1.18 Paul Browne x4
1.27 Gary Dowdle x4
1.36 Brian Rogerson 2pm x4
1.45 Steve Parle x4
1.54 Tom Dobbins x8
2.03 Gary Parle x4
2.12 David Smith x4
2.20 Bernard Wood x4
2.29 Chris Ernill x4
2.38 Pete Norbury x4
2.47 Barry Jackson x4
2.56

Today’s Knutsford start times

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Greens freshly cut by top greenkeeper Mark Dingle

Dear Maxitours player,

Knutsford is open for play and the event will go ahead , Thanks for your support, Tim

Knutsford tee times

11.25am Lee Tilley x4
11.34am Colin Roberts x2 Martin Cox x2

11.42 am Roy Ainsworth x4
11.50am Paul Fell x2 Phil Vokes x2
11.59am Roger Percival x4
12.08pm Mick Mahon x4
12.17pm
12.26pm Sam Leach x4
12.35pm Graham Pike x4
12.44pm Ian Fensom x2 Mike Hill x2
12.53pm Dave Goodwin x3 Steve Heywood x1
1.02pm Chih Hu x4
1.11pm John Shore x4
1.22pm Bri Hopkins x2 Andy Thompson x2 buggy

Clitheroe cancelled event moved to Knutsford

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Clitheroe Cancelled – event moved to Knutsford- only room for 1st 60 players!
also confirming that the great Neville Dennis’ funeral is on Thursday 10.45 Howebridge Crematorium and after at Swinton Park GC .

Dear Maxitours player,

I am sorry about this but:

Due to another 22mm of rain last night in Lancashire and more rain forecast over the next 24 hours the Maxitours event at lovely Clitheroe event has unfortunately been cancelled.

The Pairs event is switched to Knutsford Golf Club which is incredibly dry and in superb condition however I only have availability for 56 golfers so please don’t get too upset if all times are taken!

Please let me know ASAP if you would like to play
Knutsford tee times
11.30am
11.39am
11.48am
11.57am
12.06pm
12.15pm
12.24pm
12.33pm
12.42pm
12.51pm
1.00pm
1.09pm
1.18pm
1.27pm

Yours in golf, Tim