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Results from wonderful, windy, Wilmslow

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Maxitours at windy and wonderful Wilmslow

Wilmslow was in tremendous condition for the latest Maxitours event. The greens were running fast and true and look set to be terrific for their membership this season. The teeing areas are also the best in Cheshire. Thanks to everyone at this class Golf Club for your hospitality.
‘They are the best greens I’ve played all Winter’ said the well travelled Richard Palmer.

John Farnsworth returned to Maxitours after his unsuccessful Northern Lights spotting trip to Sweden. His team mates were very sympathetic:
‘Do you like my new’ light’weight bag John’
‘Are you having a bacon butty this morning John or are you going for the ‘light’ option?’

Dave Moore looked chirpier than normal at check in this morning after he dropped his regular partners John Stubbs and his old friends for a much younger, more athletic looking team. Looks can be deceiving and experienced Stubbs birdied the 11th on his way to beating his old pal by a shot.

Neil Keelan won some Srixon balls last week. I told him he could have AD333s or soft feel. I explained that there was a choice to suit his game- the soft feels spin a little more and gives a higher flight and great control around the greens and the AD333s also gave great feel with a lower more penetrating flight.
‘Have you got any balls for a terrible golfer with absolutely no feel whatsoever?’ he enquired.

Likeable Bev Crute isn’t as daft as he looks and he was desperate to start his round on the back nine rather than off the first.
‘When we have a bad score we still have a chance to win nearest the pin on the 9th hole’ said the intelligent Knutsford man. Sure enough team mate Trevor Nicholson came up with the goods as he narrowly missed the nearest the pin but coolly rolled in his birdie putt to earn his team some golf balls.

Despite windy conditions, the smooth putting surfaces and shortened course led to some excellent scoring. The Bramall team led by the well prepared Rob Kenyon(14) took 4th place with 85 points. Simon Burgess(14), Ian Handy(12) and Steve Merricks (6)completed the big drinking quartet.

There were three teams tied for first place and all of them scored better on the easier back nine.

Chorley’s Eddie Jordan(14), Brian Carroll (13) David Carroll (5)and Darren McDowell(6) were kicking themselves after collecting just two points on the short seventeenth cost them a win. The lovely Lancastrians had to settle for 3rd.

My car sponsor and all round nice guy Eddie Ellis(15) is improving rapidly and he teamed up with High Legh’s Darren Jones(17), Ben Davies(7) and Graham Aspinall(24) to win his first ever Maxitours prize after several very poor attempts over previous years. They were delighted to finish in 2nd place.

Taking the honours were United legends Stuart Pearson(7), Frank Stapleton(13), Kevin Hawkins(8) and Dave Wilson(7). After a quiet start to their round they burst into life over their closing twelve holes -picking up thirteen shots in a real team effort to record their first victory of the winter season. Well played chaps great golf.

Nearest the pin 9th Richard Palmer doz AD333s
Nearest the pin17th Pete Tinkler doz AD333s

2’s £140 4pro v1s or 10 AD333s each Richard Palmer Rob Williams Trevor Nicholson Kevin Hamilton Paul Dalby Mike Westbrook Kevan Hawkins Pete Tinkler Martin France Jim Hodges Eddie Ellis John Royle

Wilmslow 20-Feb-2017
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Frank Stapleton, Stuart Pearson, Kevin Hawkins, Dave Wilson 87 12 Callaway rain top each
2 Eddie Ellis, Graham Aspinall, Ben Davies, Darren Jones 87 10 Ashworth sweater each
3 Eddie Jordan, Brian Carroll, David Carroll, Darren McDowell 87 8 Kartel shirt each
4 Simon Burgess, Rob Kenyon, Steve Merricks, Ian Handy 85 6 Callaway shirt each
5 Martin France, Phil Cunningham, John Webb, Chris Webster 84 4 3 pro v1s each
6 Richard Blackwell, Tony Jennison, John Hilton, Andy Hamlett 84 2 6 srixons each
7 John Berry, Mike George, Pete Monahan, Frank Sullivan 83
8= John Atkin, David Kelly, Stuart Blake, Dave Harlow 81
8= Richard Williamson, Pete Keena, Paul Woodbine, Rob Williams 81
10= Trevor Foster, Dale Beaghan, Pete Ledger, John Fielding 80
10= Dave Blood, Jim Cox, Duncan Challen, Ian George 80
12 Paul Salt, John Taylor, Andy Salt, Mike Hill 79
13= Ian King, Mike Spencer, Darren Whittaker, Simon Hemsley 78
13= Martin Bramwell, Peter Veitch, Chris Brown, Andy Veitch 78
15= Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, John Rigby, Bob Sinclair 77
15= Sam Leach, Joim Hodges, Chris Walley, John Barton 77
17= Barney Ross, Kevin Hamilton, Paul Dalby, Mike Campbell 76
17= Paul Browne, Ted Barker, Steve Price, Steve Berg 76
17= John Stubbs, John Royle, Guy Hall, Ray Boland 76
20 Dale Wallace, John Jones, Dick Browne, Dave Moore 75
21 Ian Ainsworth, Geoff Haynes, Ken Russell, Ray Stringer 74
22 Mick Fenton, Dave Griffiths, Don Milligan, Mike Westbrook 71
23 Bev Crute, Trevor Nicholson, Steve Gibbons, Dave Bentley 70
24 Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer, Frank Hindle, JohnFarnsworth 69
25 Rob Weston, Steve Foxcroft, John Horsley, Tony Andrews 65

Prestbury start sheet
Thursday 2nd March 11am shotgun
1a Brian Hopkins x4
1b John Stubbs x4
2a Richard Blackwell x2 Eddie Jordan x2
2b Graham Bates x2 Rob Little x2
3
4 Frank Stapleton x4
5 Brian Greenbank x4
5b Pete Norbury x4
6a Jim Caldwell x2 Dave Thomas x2
6b David Kelly x4
7 Dave Blood x4
8a Les Russon x4
8b Lewis Marland x2 John Hilditch x2
9a Colin Roberts x4
10 Mick Mahon x4
11 Martin Bramwell x4
11b Ged Elton x4
12 Alan Vaughan x2 Neil Drummond x2
13 Nick Hercules x2 Dave Lomax x2
13b Dan Huffman x4
14Phil Vokes x4
14b Simon Ashton x4
15 Paul Evans x4
15 Andy Strickley x2 Chris Webster x2
16 Mike George x4
17 George Buchan x4
18a Trevor Foster x4
18b Dale Beaghan x4

Results from awesome Ormskirk

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Maxitours at Vilasol 2018!
Filling fast!! £25 deposit required per player -10 teams already booked -room for just 10 more £639 11-15th Jan
Please let me know if you would like to come to avoid disapointment!
Free range balls before play
1 Hour free drinks 6.30-7.30
Last night Gala dinner
Excellent prizes
4 nights accommodation and breakfast at Vilasol
Flights and Golf Club Carriage
3 rounds tournament golf on Vilasol
Airport transfers

Maxitours at awesome Ormskirk

Ormskirk is the newest venue on the Maxitours rota and looks set to be a firm favourite. Everyone at this great Club was extremely friendly. Deputy stewardess Sarah and her team were really terrific this morning and old pro Jack Hammond is a great character who is very well liked in the golfing world. Many thanks guys.

The picturesque Golf Course is in the middle of nowhere and a few of our players arrived with muddy cars after various Sat Navs took them down a nearby pot holed single track road. I think Henry Clarke’s golf GPS watch was also playing up as his golf ball was trying to make it’s way down the same single track road after his vicious hook off the 1st tee.

Kev Hart is a top lad but his knowledge of the game leaves a little to be desired. He surveyed the golf course from the Clubhouse window and asked ‘Are these McDougall greens?’
I was busy checking players in before play and asked him ‘What the heck are you talking about now?’
His more intelligent pal Ian Fensom explained that Kev is easily confused with the Scottish surnames Mackenzie and McDougall.

John Farnsworth has played in every event for the past few months and he even came to Portugal with me in January. I actually see more of him than I do my own wife. He was absent today however as he had gone away with his own Mrs on the trip of a lifetime to Sweden to see the Northern lights. He is back home tomorrow but apparently his lovely wife is devastated as there is no sign of any lights. His golf mates told me that he John isn’t too bothered as has been avidly watching the attractive Scandinavian girls instead.

It was enjoyable to watch my players hitting approach shots into the 18th green through the big Clubhouse window and I saw some lovely golf. I don’t know if it was the high quality turf on the fairways but there seemed to be fewer bad shots than usual. Even John Hilditch hit a decent pitch shot into the green. Jim Cox’s approach had a little hint of back spin- nice!

In the pairs event I think young Will Cockayne(7) had been on the drugs as he finished in 49th place alongside Tom Ashmore(7).

The back nine was scoring much easier than the front and a strong finish saw Birchwood’s Alan Simpson(13) and Alan Drew (6) take 5th place with 41 points. On form Tony Stiles(13) and Mick Fenton(6) were even better and they took 4th with 23 points on the back nine.

Retired Koos Alders(14) and Martin Cox (25)worked hard to take 3rd place with 43 points.

Lovely man and Cambridge Zoology graduate Mick Mahon(25) has been playing like a chimp for the last few weeks. He found his rhythm today and teaming up with the enigmatic Richard Palmer(11) they were delighted to score 43 points to finish in 2nd place after winning the card play off .

Leigh golf club’s John Wallis(18) is on fire at the moment. His team won their local domino league on Tuesday and if that wasn’t enough he took first place in today’s Maxitours event. He was knocking the spots off his golf ball on his way to 44 points. The retired air conditioning engineer enjoyed the breezy conditions to earn his first ever Maxitours victory. Joiner Dave Tongue(10) chipped in when he could.

Well played chaps great golf. Thanks to everyone for your terrific support. Only eight weeks until the Masters begins!
Tim

Nearest the pin 12th Trevor Foster Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin 17th Pete Birtwistle Dozen AD333s

2’s sweep £172.50 5 pro v1s or dozen AD333s per 2 Dave Tongue Tony Stiles Vic Neilson Martin France Andy Oakes Steve Mericks Graham Kay Pete Birtwistle Gary Vokes Trevor Foster John Atkin Lee Jevons

Ormskirk 16-Feb-2017
Pos Player pairings Score OoM Comment
1 John Wallis, Dave Tongue 44 12 Cleveland Wedge each
2 Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer 43 11 Ashworth top each
3 Koos Alders, Martin Cox 43 10 Dozen Srixon Z Stars each
4 Mick Fenton, Tony Stiles 41 9 Callaway shirt each
5 Alan Simpson, Alan Drew 41 8 Callaway shirt each
6 Ian Fensom, Kev Hart 41 7 Maxitours shirt each
7 Simon Poucher, Vic Neilsen 40 6 Maxitours shirt each
8 Martin France, Pete Atherton 40 5 Winter Mitts each
9 Chris Adams, Andrew Oakes 40 4 Winter Mitts each
10 Lewis Marland, Gareth Winstone 40 3 3 pro V1s aech
11 Steve Merricks, Simon Burgess 40 2 3 srixon ad333s each
12 Mark Pasquill, Tom Green 40 1 3 srixon ad333s each
13= Kenny Chinn, John McCartney 39
13= Duncan Challen, Andy Sandham 39
13= Dave Griffiths, Pete Birtwistle 39
13= John Hunt, Gary Vokes 39
13= Ray Massey, Graham Kay 39
13= John Heaton, Steve Bridgeman 39
13= Mark Taylor, Mike George 39
13= Richard Blackwell, John Hilton 39
21= Dale Beaghan, Matt Mortimer 38
21= Charlie Cunningham, Mike Clewley 38
21= Nigel Comsty, Nigel Clowes 38
21= Ray Jones, Steve Tyrell 38
21= Rob Kenyon, Gary Whittaker 38
21= Eddie Jordan, Brian Carroll 38
27= Trevor Foster, Pete Ledger 37
27= Simon Taylor, Rob Haynes 37
27= David Kelly, John Atkin 37
30= Si Hemsley, Dave Woods 36
30= Barry Simpson, Mark Morris 36
30= Brendan Leighton, Neil Drummond 36
30= Dave Westwood, Frank Hindle 36
30= Keith Tunstall, Terry Rathbone 36
30= Colin Roberts, John Rigby 36
30= John Royle, Guy Hall 36
37= Dave Blood , Jim Cox 35
37= Warren Newton, Matt Jansen 35
37= Steve Aspinall, John Fitzsimmons 35
37= Greg Adams, Phil Singh 35
37= Brian Hopkins, Andy Brennan 35
42= Dave Marchant, Bob Sinclair 34
42= Dave Fellows, Dave Harlow 34
42= Lee Jevons, Wayne Cheadle 34
42= John Hilditch, John Pratt 34
42= Ian King, Jie Kirwan 34
42= Ian Handy, Dave Stephenson 34
48 Chih Hu, Nigel Milroy 33
49 Tom Ashmore, Will Cockayne 32
50= John Stubbs, Dave Parsons 31
50= Tony Roberts, Mike Savage 31
52 George Maddison, Don Shaidnagle 29

Results from Stupendous Sandiway

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Maxitours at stupendous Sandiway

I thought I was back in Portugal as the best day of the year so far was enjoyed by just over 100 Maxitours competitors at Sandiway Golf Club in the heart of Cheshire.

Thanks to top Head Golf Professional Gareth Jones and all the Clubhouse staff for looking after us so well. Nearest the Pin markers are taken out, registration tables are set up and breakfast is cooking before I arrive in the morning- Sandiway is a class act- thank you.

Sandiway is also great track and famous for its free draining fairways and greens. Despite heavy overnight drain the course was incredibly dry and even John Graham’s tatty old shoes which have been leaking for well over five years didn’t let any water in. He was delighted to be wearing dry socks as he enjoyed his pint in the clubhouse for the first time this winter.

It was great to be back organising Maxitours in this country after running and playing in a small overseas pro-am last week and I am feeling mentally stronger than ever ready for the playing season ahead. My twenty stone pro-am team mate Dave Antrobus kept dancing on my line but I didn’t lose my temper once and I haven’t mentioned it to anyone.

In today’s event conditions really were ideal all day so there could be no excuses for any poor scores. Any pairing scoring less than 36 points have got problems.

Fifth place went to Gary Bailey(21) and Pete Hamlett (7)with 43 points. They were rocking like an MFI wardrobe over their closing holes but then managed to hole a couple of tricky putts and were delighted to record their best finish for over a year.

Brian Greenbank(6) travelled the world as a professional paint baller when he was younger. He was hitting the target with some fine shooting today and they would have taken first place had his partner John Newton(21) not missed a one foot putt. Brian only mentioned it five times in the bar.

Sale Golf Club nice guys John Berry(9) and Chris O’Regan(18) took third place and pal Terry Benson marked their card. He kept telling John how good his partner was:
‘your partner Chris has a superb swing’
‘your partner played some solid iron shots’
‘your man there- he is very handy’
‘Your partner has great feel around the greens’ eventually John got fed up with all the compliments and asked him ‘what the hell are you after?’
‘ I’m after your partner’ replied Terry.

Wilmslow’s Jim Caldwell(11) is well into his seventies and fit as a fiddle. This shrewd businessman is even shrewder on the course. He used all his guile and stamina to finish in second place after a strong finish playing with Steve Barlow(4)- brilliant.

Prestbury members Chris Adams(12) and Steve Hall(16) took first place with 44 points. These extremely wealthy retired bankers were feeling sorry for themselves after they only picked up a single point on their first hole. Adams then caught fire, recording three birdies including two, two’s.. Steve eventually contributed with four points after a class birdie on the tough seventh to help them squeeze into 1st place. Well played chaps you have played great golf on a great course.

Thanks to all who played today I hope you enjoyed the day.
Yours in Golf Tim

Nearest the pin on the 8th couldn’t be separated so they share the prize!
Nearest the Pin at 8th hole John Berry/George Buchan 6 srixons each
Nearest the Pin 18th hole Dan Huffman Dozen Srixons

2’s £157.50
4 pro v1s or 10 srixons

Mike Clewley Chris Adams x2 Brian Greenbank John Royle John Stubbs Pete Mellor Steve Barlow John Berry Jim Clarke Roger Percival

Sandiway 07-Feb-2017
Pos Player pairings Score OoM Comment
1 Chris Adams, Steve Hall 44 12 Cleveland Wedge each
2 Jim Caldwell, Steve Barlow 43 11 Maxitours Merino sweater each
3 John Berry, Chris O’Regan 43 10 PGA Tour Jacket
4 Brian Greenbank, John Newton 43 9 Callaway shirt each
5 Pete Hamlett, Gary Bailey 43 8 Callaway shirt each
6 Neil Higgins, Ian Waller 42 7 Maxitours Shirt each
7 Steve Merricks, Simon Burgess 42 6 Maxitours Shirt each
8 John Hunt, Gary Vaulks 42 5 Maxitours Shirt each
9 Dave Marchant, Bob Sinclair 41 4 Winter Mitts each
10 Dan Huffman, Pete Mellor 41 3 Winter Hat each
11 Joe Kirwan, Simon Hemsley 41 2
12 Mark Jones , Jordan Garner 41 1
13= Paul Donnely, Damien Clayton 41
13= Jason Henderson, Paul Clay 41
15= Richard Palmer, John Farnworth 40
15= Barney Ross, Chih Hu 40
15= Ian King, Mike Spencer 40
15= Frank Stapleton, Stuart Pearson 40
15= Graham Jackson, Vernon Hayes 40
15= Phil Scott, Joe Nicholson 40
15= Bill Harvey, Brian Rogerson 40
22= Eddie Jordan, Dave Ashton 39
22= Dave Wainwright, Mike Wainwright 39
22= Jon Hume, Bob Day 39
22= Dave Thomas, Jim Clarke 39
22= Martin France, Pete Atherton 39
27= Mike Clewley, Richard Johnson 38
27= Brian Hopkins, Mark Taylor 38
27= John Royle, Guy Hall 38
27= Ray Stringer, Joe Shelley 38
27= Roger Fielding, Mike Stott 38
27= Phil Vokes, Paul Dalby 38
27= Dave Blood, Jim Cox 38
27= Duncan Challen, Tony Walsh 38
27= Jim Hodges, Chris Burrows 38
27= Pete Ledger, Matt Mortimer 38
27= Wayne Harris, Mark Simister 38
38= Terry Benson, Stan Devlin 37
38= Ian Ainsworth, Geoff Haynes 37
38= Sam Leach, Johnny Barton 37
38= Simon Walton, Peter Smith 37
42= Mike George, Chris Ickley 36
42= Martin Cox, Barry Simpson 36
42= Les Russon, Rob Kenyon 36
42= John Hilditch, Iain Bartholomew 36
46= Steve Johnson, Gary Crier 35
46= Dale Beaghan, Gary Beaghan 35
46= George Buchan, Dave Garnett 35
46= Neil Ainsworth, Gary Lavers 35
50= Neale Laurent, Gareth Winstone 34
50= John Stubbs, Dave Moores 34
52 Dave Jones, Carl Henshall-Jones 33
53 Mick Mahon, Frank Hindle 30

Ormskirk Pairs Thursday 16th Feb 11am shotgun
1a Mick Mahon x4
1b Trevor Foster x4
2 Roger Percival x4
2 Lewis Marland x2 John Hilditch x2
3 John Stubbs x4
4 Dave Blood x4
4b Si Hemsley x4
5a Greg Adams x4
5 Brian Hopkins x4
6 Chih Hu x4
7a Mark Pasquill x4
7b Steve Aspinall x4
8 Dale Beaghan x4
9aKoos Alders x4
9b Chris Adams x4
10a Mick Fenton x4
10b David Kelly x4
11 Simon Poucher x4
11a Lee Jevons x2Richard Blackwell x2
12Simon Taylor x4
13a Mark Jones x2 Keith Tunstall x2
13b Nigel Compsty x2 John Hunt x2
14 George Buchan x4
15a Les Russon x4
15b John Heaton x4
16 Eddie Jordan x4
17 Phil Vokes x4
18a Colin Roberts x4

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Ray Jones x4

Results from windy but immaculate Ringway

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Many thanks to PGA Professional Matthew Turnock for running my golf day today whilst I am working hard in Portugal – see you on Tuesday at Sandiway.
Regards Tim

Matt’s report
It was not looking good first thing when I arrived at the club to be greeted by some squally showers but the grey clouds were quickly blown away by the 19 mph+ winds.

Nobody was put off with all 28 teams turning out on this testing day with some wrapped up in that many layers they could have featured in a Michelin tyres advert.

Lee (Ringway’s top caterer) and his friendly staff did brisk trade in bacon and sausage baps plus gallons of teas and coffees before play and just as good post round as many stayed for a drink and a bite to eat afterwards.

The weather improved as the day went on and the course played quite long with little run especially on the holes into the wind.

The greens were tricky due to maintenance work done a few weeks ago so a few balls deflected off line but all in all the comments were very complementary about the course and everyone had a good time.

It almost turned out to be a very expensive day for Mark Jones who came within a whisker of a hole in one on the 3rd but a tap in from an inch for a 2 was some consolation as of those who entered the 2’s sweep only six players got one.

Thank you to all the staff at Ringway from James the Pro in the shop to Pete the Assistant Secretary to all the bar staff who looked after the Maxitours players.

Nearest Pin 13th – Brian Carroll – Dozen Srixons
Nearest Pin 16th – Barry Wilson – Dozen Srixons

£182.50 9 ProV1 24 Srixon AD333
Mark Jones, Neil Fenner (collected 24 Srixon already), Barry Wilson, Greg Brown, Stephen White & Richard Williamson

RESULTS

Gareth Winston Adam Thomas Stephen White Lee Merson 87 points 12 Cleveland Wedges each
Mark Jones Chris Heslop Ian Bishop Gary Garner 86 points 10 Footjoy Shirt each
Lewis Marland Rick Cotton Joe Loftman Arthur Tattersall 83 points 8 PGA Tour Tops each
Jim Caldwell Nigel Milroy Dan Makintyre Martin Beresford 82 points 6 Maxitours Shirts each
Frank Stapleton Stuart Pearse Dave Wilson Phil Farr 82 points 4 Winter Mitts each
Trevor Foster P. Cross M. Mortimer P. Harvey 79 points 2 Maxitours Hats each
Gary Nieles Joe Yates Paul Yates John Longworth 79 points
Ged Elton Paul Fenner Neil fenner Christy Beaky 78 points
Les Russon Ken Clark Simon Burgess Steve Mericks 77 points
Richard Williamson Paul Woodbine Pete Keena Rob Williams 77 points
Simon Ashton Dan Moss Roy Campion Mick Jones 77 points
Simon Poucher Brendan Leighton Greg Brown Dave Maguiness 76 points
Dave Thomas Graham Jackson Vernon Hays Jim Clark 76 points
Marc Beresford Patrick Cliffe Mick Wayne Chris Gregory 76 points
Eddie Jordan Dave Ashton Brian Carroll Dean Ashton 73 points
Phil Vokes Paul Dalby Barney Ross Andy Leather 73 points
Ian King Ashley Elliott Simon Hemsley Dave Woods 73 points
Barry Wilson Steve Aspinall Colin Berry John Fitzsimmons 71 points
John Berry Chris Reagan Pete Monaghan Tony Granell 71 points
Terry Chaplin Peter Evans Ray Burgess Nobby Perkins 70 points
Mick Mahon Frank Hindle John Farnsworth Munro Donald 70 points
Dave Beard Graham Bates Peter Booth Bill Willocks 68 points
Dave Blood Jim Cox Dave Collinson Alan Costello 68 points
Dale Beagan Pete Ledger Gary Beaghan John Fielding 67 points
Dave Moore Dave Parsons Dave Smith Chris Leonard 67 points
Frank Wallace John Rigby Bob Sinclair Dave Marchant 66 points
Colin Lynch Rob Hands Stuart Roach Arthur Holmes 66 points
John Stubbs John Royle Guy Hall Dick Browne 65 points

Next week is the fabulous Sandiway G.C on Tuesday 7th February

Sandiway Tues 7th Feb 11am Pairs £25

1 Mick Mahon x4
1b Brian Hopkins x4
2 Phil Vokes x4
2b Jim Caldwell x4
3 Ian King x4
4 Mark Jones x2 Lewis Marland x2
4bDave Blood x4
5b Ian Ainsworthx4
6 Andy Strickley x2 John Hunt x2
7a Sam Leach x4
7b Steve Johnson x4
8 Dale Beaghan x4
9 Eddie Jordan x4
9b Colin Roberts x4
10 Chris Adams x4
11 Les Russon x4
11b Dan Huffman x4
12 Dan Huffman x4
12 Dave Thomas x4
13 John Berry x4
14 Steve Murray x4
14 Brian Greenbank x4
15 Phil Scott x2 Jason Henderson x2
15b George Buchan x4
16 Roger Fielding x4
17 Roger Percival x4
17b John Hilditch x2 Simon Walton x2
18 John Stubbs x4
Stapleton x4
Mike George x2
Bob Mottershead x4
Martin Cox x2

Results from Fantastic fairhaven

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Results from fantastic Fairhaven

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Great Upcoming Maxitours events
Ringway Thurs 2nd February- room for 2 teams slots
Sandiway Tues 7th Feb -full
Ormskirk Thurs 16th Feb – full
Wilmslow 20th Feb -full
Prestbury 2nd March- last few spaces
Dunham Forest 9th March -spaces
Caldy 16th March -spaces- this is now a timed start
Maxitours at fabulous Fairhaven
A fresh January morning greeted Maxitours competitors at Fairhaven Golf Club. Regularly ranked in the top 100 courses in the British Isles this course is a real cracker to play in the Winter months.
‘I ve been sloshing around all week on my home course, but those fairways were terrific out there!’ said one Manchester man.
The greens were also in tremendous condition and they were hand cut and Ironed this morning in preparation for today’s event.
Thanks to all at Fairhaven for looking after us so well. Mandy in the half way house also did a top job and she really enjoyed working today. Apparently Maxitours players are really lovely to serve.
There was an old fable that Fairhaven Golf Club has 365 bunkers – one for every day of the year. After speaking to the green keeper who has to maintain them all I can confirm it does have just 118 of them, most of which were been visited by Rob Kenyon on his way to joint 45th place.
There were over 100 men in the field and only one lady golfer but it was six handicapper Anne Greenough the attractive Knutsford Golf Club stewardess who put the men to shame. Stunning Anne easily won the nearest the pin on the 10th. Well done Anne. (Those compliments should be well worth a few extra chips with my toastie at lunchtime in the coming weeks)
The immaculate greens and shortened course meant scoring was always going to be excellent- especially with five reachable par 5 holes and players receiving plenty of shots. The Professional Course record of 64 was set by Justin Leonard in 1996 and this was in danger of being bettered by some of today’s players!
Four pairs shared 4th place with 47 points. Prestbury’s Chris Adams(12) and Richard Johnson(16) played well enough to take 5th but it was mechanic Jim Cox(4) and ex copper Dave Blood(8) who had an excellent back nine to narrowly win the card play -off.
Third place went to Wychwood nice guys Richard Williamson(12) and Phil Robinson(10) with 49 points. They scored heavily on the 5 short par fives where they picked up seven of their shots.
Mark Jones(14) from Clitheroe and Mike Parkin(11) from Preston scored 50 points despite both being docked a shot last week. Their consistently good performances see them both lose another 4 shots each off their handicaps for the foreseeable future to slow them down a little and give them slightly more realistic starting points.
Every dog has his day and winning today were Tony Stiles(14) from Sale and Dave Chambers(11) from Mellor. These two top lads have played in many events over the past ten years with little or no success and they were quite rightly delighted with their first ever win. ‘They didn’t miss a putt’ said card marking Mick Fenton ‘They played incredibly well as they are normally hopeless!’ he added.
Emotional Chambers looked in a state of shock in the clubhouse after play and had to fight back the tears when he discovered they had won.
Congratulations chaps that was a truly great score!
Thanks to all who played today your support is much appreciated. Yours in Golf, Tim
Nearest the Pin 10th Anne Greenough Doz AD333
Nearest the Pin 17th Roger Fielding Doz AD333s
£170 3 pro v1s or 9 srixons each
Colin Berry Steve Aspinall x2 Pete Walton Anne Greenough Steve Hall Dave Tongue Paul Dalby x2 Mark Jones Phil Mayers Mick Hardman Richard Palmer Brian Rogerson Gary Garner

Fairhaven 24-Jan-2017
Pos Player pairings Score OoM Comment
1 Tony Stiles, Dave Chambers 51 12 Cleveland wedge each
2 Mark Jones, Mike Parkin 50 11 Dozen Pro v1s each
3 Richard Williamson, Phil Robinson 49 10 Maxitours sweater each
4 Dave Blood, Jim Cox 47 9 Ashworth cotton sweater each
5 Chris Adams, Richard Johnson 47 8 Kartel shirt each
6 Dean Hibbert, Brian Carroll 47 7 Maxitours shirt each
7 Dave Tongue , John Wallis 47 6 Maxitours shirt each
8 Colin Berry, Alan Simpson 46 5 Maxitours shirt each
9 Mike Tarrant, James Wilson 46 4 Maxitours winter hat each
10 Pete Ledger, Phil Mayers 46 3 Maxitours winter hat each
11 Roger Fiedling, Mike Stott 45 2
12 John Berry, Stuart Roach 45 1
13 Les Russon, Steve Merricks 45
14= John Hilditch, Iain Bartholomew 44
14= Mick Fenton, Mike Westbrook 44
14= Richard Palmer, John Farnworth 44
14= Phil Vokes, Barney Ross 44
14= Trevor Foster, Mick Hardman 44
14= Charlie Cunningham, Steve Hall 44
14= Pete Walton, Graham March 44
21= Mark Pasquill, Tony Green 43
21= David Kelly, John Atkin 43
21= Paul Dalby, Hugh Mullin 43
21= Eddie Jordan, Dave Ashton 43
21= Steve Aspinall, Ged Roylance 43
21= Ian King, Ian Handy 43
21= Simon Hemsley, Pete Maher 43
28= Brian Hopkins, Roy Hargreaves 42
28= Brian Rogerson, Bill Havey 42
28= John Stubbs, John Royle 42
28= Dave Goodwin, Paul Woodbine 42
28= Tony Roberts, Mike Savage 42
33= Steve Lamont, Eugenio Fernandez 41
33= Gary Garner, Jordan Garner 41
33= John Farrell, Mick McCurdy 41
33= Brett Sutcliffe, Gav Sutcliffe 41
33= Steve Austin, Mark Austin 41
33= John Rigby, Dave Marchant 41
39= Duncan Challen, Alan Costello 40
39= Nigel Compsty, Jim Caldwell 40
39= Bob Kingswood, Doug Broadstock 40
42= Mick Mahon, Frank Hindle 39
42= Steve Jeffries, Phil Mason 39
42= Mark Noden, Mark Freeman 39
45= Craig Wilson, Phil Okill 38
45= Chris O’Regan, Pete Monahan 38
45= Ian Greenough, Anne Greenough 38
45= Greg Adams, Tom Ashmore 38
45= Rob Kenyon, Simon Burgess 38
50= Alan Pengelly, Mark Taylor 37
50= George Buchan, Martin Grimley 37
52 Simon Taylor, Ronny Taylor 36
53 Stuart Blake, Dave Harlow 34

Maxitours at ringway Thursday 2nd February
11am shotgun
1a Colin Roberts x4
1b Ian King x4
2a Chris Adams x4
2b John Stubbs x4
3 Gary Neilles x4
4 Dave Thomas x4
4b Mark Jones x4
5 Dave Beard x4
6 Ged Elton x4
6b
7a Dave Blood x4
7b Barry Wilson x4
8 Marc Beresford x4
9a Simon Poucher x4
9b Frank Stapleton x4
10a Lewis Marland x4
10 Bev Crute x4
11 Simon Ashton x4
11b Jim Caldwell x4
12 Terry Chaplin x4
13 Les Russon x4
14 Dave Moore x4
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16a Mick Mahon x4
16b Phil Vokes x4
17a Trevor Foster x4
17b Dale Beaghan x4
18 Roger Percival x4