Results from superb Stockport

Posted on August 27, 2017 by tpmaxwell

Great Upcoming Maxitours events
Ringway Thursday 31st Aug – last few spaces
Lancaster 5th Sept -full -please let me know if you are unable to play
Clitheroe 12th Sept – room for 1 four ball

Maxitours at superb Stockport

Stockport was in really lovely condition for the latest Maxitours event . The course is one of the best in the North and Dave Stone was suitably impressed.’ I’ve never been to this neck of the woods before but I will be back- that is a great golf course’ the knowledgeable Lancaster man.

‘Absolutely fabulous’ said Dave McCallum ‘We were terrible but the course was great!’ he admitted.

The Club has spent some money on drainage and the investment was clearly paying off as many players commented on the quality of the fairways.

Thanks also to Paul and Tina and all their catering staff for looking after us so well. The hospitality at Stockport is legendary and this top Steward and his wife are really lovely to deal with.

When I run the Stockport event my registration table is set up the middle of the lounge so I get to listen to many amusing conversations that take place in the Clubhouse The huge grandfather clock in the Clubhouse rang loudly and Mick Mahons’ four balls’ conversation turned to the news that Big Ben would not be rung for 4 years due to major renovations starting this week. According to team mate Frank Hindle it is ‘Because they are building a toilet near the top of the clock for the fella that rings the bell.’
‘Why can’t he use one at the bottom like everyone else’ wondered John Farnsworth.

The first solar eclipse to cross America in 99 years takes place tomorrow. A Mick Hill chip in is an even rarer sight but he managed one in front of the Clubhouse on the tricky 16th to win some golf balls.

Pete Hamlett is doing well on the Order of Merit but by his own admission he didn’t play well today. ‘I need to get some new players on my team next week to give me a chance. In fact if I get someone to play for me can I still have the points?’ He asked optimistically.

In today’s event the scoring was incredibly close with one point separating the first five teams! Accrington’s Andy Walmsley, Peter Houston, Dave Howarth and Frank Wade took 5th place and
Koos Alders, Marc Morris, Barry Simpson, Martin Cox finished in 4th also with 84 points.

Third place went to all round nice guy Paul Gilberts(19) Hale team. Ed Jenkins(15) Neil Shepherd(7) and Colin Gillespie(17) all played well to take third spot. The best of the 84’s was Dave Woods Bramall team they came home in 45 points thanks mainly to surprise package Peter Maher(17) who picked up 5 shots for his team on the back nine. Woodsy(5) was hitting is for miles, Simon Hemsley(9) putted like Ben Crenshaw and Al Brown(19) was… Al Brown.

With their first ever Maxitours win was the low handicap Cavendish team of Phil Major(5) who works for meat supplier Danish Crown, Nick Whitehouse(6), Arron Woodward(4) and Ollie Toseland.(8) They were having an average round before scoring 2 gross birdies on the 13th, 14th and 15th holes to pick up an incredible 9 shots in three holes! They actually dropped a shot over the closing three holes but managed to hang on in to take the bacon home to Derbyshire with 85 points.- congratulations chaps!

Thanks to all who played, once again 100% attendance- I hope you had a great day!
Tim

Nearest the Pin 16th Steve Mattinson Dozen Srixon AD333s
Nearest the Pin in 2 on 18th Neale Laurent Dozen AD333s

2’s £245 5 pro V1s or 14 Srixon AD333s Simon Carter Bill Rotherer Jack Coleman Steve Mattinson Iain Bartholomew x2 Mike Hewitt Bob Eastwood Richard Palmer Simon Poucher Mark Timperley Mike Hill Brian Hopkins

Stockport	21-Aug-2017
Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Phil Major, Hnick Whitehouse, Arron Woodward, Ollie Toseland	85	12	Sunice waterproof top
2	Simon Hemsley, Dave Woods, Al Brown , Pete Maher	84	10	Footjoy shirt each
3	Paul Gilbert, Ed Jenkins, Neil Shepherd, Colin Gillespie	84	8	Footjoy shirt each
4	Koos Alders, Marc Morris, Barry Simpson, Martin Cox	84	6	Callaway shirt each
5	Andy Walmsley, Peter Houston, Dave Howarth, Frank Wade	84	4	Callaway shirt each
6	Gerry John, John Brazier, Ian Barwell, Gordon Brady	83	2	Maxitours Cap each
7	Pete Norbury, Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield, Nathan Mills	82	Maxitours Cap each
8=	Paul Cooper, Giles Terry, Bill Rotherer, Jack Coleman	81	Maxitours bag towel each
8=	Roy Ainsworth, Mike Verdon, Joe Yates, Gary Neiles	81
8=	John Hilditch, Iain Bartholomew, James Newton, Clive Evans	81
8=	Sam Leach, Jim Hodges, Chris Walley, Jonny Barton	81
8=	Simon Poucher, Brendan Leighton, Neil Simpson, Ollie Tovey	81
13	Bob Eastwood, Ashley Elliott, Joe Kirwan, Ian King	80
14=	David Stone, Dave Thorley, Brian Greenwood, Ian Waite	79
14=	Martin Bramwell, Andy Veitch, Peter Veitch, Matt Nelstrup	79
14=	Jon Hudson, Mike Hill, Gary Brooks, Rob Blaine	79
14=	Steve Heywood, Ian Appleton, Barry Wheatley, Colin Axon	79
18=	Majid Benyounis, Anthony Grimley, Archie Tahir, Irfan Ashraf	78
18=	Lewis Marland, Alf Shillitoe, Neale Laurent, Paul Butler	78
18=	Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Roy Rotherer, Kurt Kershaw	78
21=	Jim Rymer, John Dickenson, Bob Mottershead, Dave MCcDougall	77
21=	Mark Timperley, Ian Sutton, Bob Barington, Darren Booth	77
21=	Pete Hamlett, Alex Bagley, Jimmy Caffrey, Mike Lynch	77
21=	Brian Hopkins, Alan Pengelly, Alan Smith, Darren Whittaker	77
25=	Neil Drummond, Daniel Dunn, Simon Carter, Dave McGuiness	74
25=	Simon Taylor, Mike Savage, Keith Rigby, Tony Roberts	74
27	Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer, John Farnsworth, Frank Hindle	73
28=	David Kelly, Stuart Blake, Steve Foxcroft, Dave Harlow	70
28=	Steve Mattinson, Harvey Mattinson, Mike Gauden, Anthony Bloor	70
30=	Colin Roberts, Geoff Andrews, John Rigby, Dave Marchant	67
30=	John Stubbs, John Royle, Guy Hall, Keith Coxon	67
32	John Delaney, Nigel Hallows, John Crompton, Mike Gorrill	41

Ringway start sheet
Thursday 31st August
9.00 Colin Roberts x4
9.09 Jim Caldwell x4
9.18 Rob Platt x4
9.27 Simon Hemsley x4
9.36 David Kelly x4
9.45 Paul Evans x4
9.54 Brian Greenbank x4
10.03 Mick Mahon x4
10.12 Steve Haywood x4
10.21 Mike Stewart x4 (e)
10.30
10.39 Trevor Foster x4
10.48 Dave Ross x4
10.57 John Hunt x4
11.06 Steve Aspinall x4
11.15 Barry Wilson x4
11.24 Chris Adams x2 -Paul Fell x2
11.33
11.42 Gaham Littler x4
11.51 Roy Ainsworth x4
12.00 Martin France x4
12.09 Dave Thomas x4
12.18
12.27Steve Johnson x4
12.36John Wallis x4
12.45 Pete Hamlett x4
12.54John Stubbs x4
1.03 James Wilson x4
1.12 Barry Jackson x4
1.21David Smith x4
1.30 Alan Brough x4
1.39 Chris Ernill x4
1.48 Steve Parle x4
1.57 Gary Parle x4
2.06 Tom Dobbins x4
2.15Pete Norbury x4
2.24Brian Hopkins x4
2.33 Simon Lewis x4

Results from stunning Sandiway

Posted on August 27, 2017 by tpmaxwell

Room for just 2 teams at Stockport next Monday and still a space at Ringway on Thursday 31st!

Maxitours at stunning Sandiway

Sandiway was the glorious setting for today’s Maxitours event. The course is rated by many as the best in Cheshire and there was plenty of praise for the tremendous layout throughout the day.

Fiona the house Manager is brilliant and really great with my guys. She was described as gorgeous by more than one Maxitours player. Thanks to Fiona and all the staff for looking after us so well. PGA pro Gareth Jones is also at the top of his profession and his team made us feel very welcome.
Thanks to all players- once again absolutely nobody let me down and your 100% attendance is quite superb- brilliant.

Things also got off to a great start for portly Pete Nixon. He was expecting rain after checking his dodgy weather app and was delighted to see clear blue skies this morning. His eyes really lit up when he discovered that the new half way house was open today ‘Do they do pork pies in there? he asked as he ordered his second bacon bap.

Jack Coleman was talking to his mates in the clubhouse and he feels that there is now far too much player power for footballers in the Premiership at the moment. There is certainly not too much player power in his team however as their longest drive off the first tee just about made the fairway. Luckily Jack’s short game is world class.

Graham Kenyon models himself on Andy ‘beef ‘Johnson. He has a huge black beard which if he ever shaved it off could fill a small duvet. He had to rush on the tee as he was late due to being stuck in traffic during the long journey from his hometown Buxton ‘I was clean shaven when I set off in my car this morning!’ chuckled the Derbyshire man.

Steve Foxcroft is a lovely man with a tidy golf game. His only minor fault is that he enjoys talking me through his entire round each week. Today things hit a new low as he actually had a few photographs on his iphone to show me how close some of his approach shots were. Next week I might tell him the event is full in case he decides to bring his holiday photos.

In todays event gentle giant Dave Wainwright birdied the tough 10th to help his Hale team into 7th place.
Brian Hopkins’ Shrigley Hall team had 51 points in a tremendous front nine but the putts failed to drop and 36 points on the back nine saw them finish in 5th. Fred Greens’ well travelled team also scored 87 points, the Lancaster Golf Club man bombed some great putts around the turn to take 4th place.
The Sandiway Captain Martin Finney (13)used his local knowledge to help his team of Gary Neiles(6) and father and son Joe(15) and Paul Yates(6) take a very creditable 3rd place also on 87 points.
Sale Golf Clubs Simon Poucher(14) loves Sandiway and he could have had a memorable victory today. They dropped a shot at the last to miss out by a stroke. Brendan Leighton(16), Dave McGuiness(9) and Andy Stone(15) all played excellent golf.
Trevor Foster (+1) has finished 2nd in the Scottish seniors this season and the famous Lancashire Amatuer was on form again at Sandiway. His team recorded a record five 2’s including a vital one at the last from secret weapon Matt Mortimer(14) to record an emotional victory. Phil Mayer(10) and Andy Walmsley (8) completed the likeable Accrington team. Well played chaps- great golf.

If you think the new Callaway Epic goes a long way you may want to think again. Stuart Ford flushed his expensive new driver at last to win nearest the pin- it is only 160 yards long, slightly downhill, downwind and his ball rolled half the way. Good shot Stuart.

Nearest the Pin 8th Hole Trevor Foster Dozen AD333S
Nearest the pin 18th hole Stuart Ford Dozen AD333s
2’s £297.50 8 Srixon or 3 pro V1 Stuart Blake Jack Coleman Simon Walton Chris Brown Mick Mahon Dave Shelmerdine Martin France Roger Percival Peter Heald Mike Verdon Steve Price Trevor Foster Andy Walmsley Phil Maher x2 Matt Mortimer Nigel Uttley Jim Rymer Keith Workman Gareth Monk Darren Jones Richard Harper James Wilson Chris Allen Bri Hopkins Nobby Clarke x2

Sandiway	15-Aug-2017
Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Phil Maher, Trevor Foster, Andy Walmsley, Matt Mortimer	89	12	FJ Hydrolite shoes each
2	Dave McGuiness, Andy Stone, Simon Poucher, Brendan Lieghton	88	10	Galvin Green shirt each
3	Gary Neiles, Joe Yates, Paul Yates, Martin Finney	87	8	PGA top each
4	Martin Morris , Robin Titterington, Fred Green, Dave Stone	87	6	Maxitours shirt each
5	Brian Hopkins, Chris Adams, Alan Pengelly, Mark Taylor	87	4	Srixon performance ball pack
6	Graham Jackson, Jim Clarke, Mike Walker, D Dean	85	2	Srixon performance ball pack
7	Brian Greenbank, Mike Wainwright, Chris Brown, Dave Wainwright	85	Maxitours Cap each
8	John Wallis, Mark Pasquill, Dave Tonge, Tony Green	84	Maxitours Cap each
9	Dave Beard, Pete Booth, Graham Bates, Stuart Forde	83
10=	Dave Woods, Alan Brown, Bob Eastwood, Mike Brown	82
10=	Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Garry Conroy, Will Jackson	82
10=	Claire Whitney, Judith Lacy, Derek Lamb, Gary Matthews	82
10=	Pete Norbury, Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes	82
10=	James Wilson, Mike Tarrant, Paul Stones, Billy Maxwell	82
15=	Dave Bentley, Nigel Uttley, Keith Edminson, Mark Cooper	81
15=	Duncan Challen, John Harrison, Alan Torkington, Les Ross	81
17=	Mick Mahon, Munro Donald, John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer	80
17=	Roy Ainsworth, Mike Verdon, Peter Heald, John Hewitt	80
17=	Paul Brown, Steve Price, John Jones, Howard Johnson	80
17=	Phil Scott, Gary Owen, Paul Forster, Joe Nicholson	80
17=	Simon Hemsley, Gareth Bradley, Mike Spencer, John Owen	80
17=	Jim Rymer, Bob Mottershead, John Dickenson, Dave Holgate	80
17=	Chris Brownhill, Simon Priest, Gary Hempstead, Pete Hamlett	80
17=	Darren Jones, Richard Harper, Mark Hoyland, Steve Bowden	80
25	Martin France, Roger Percival, Ed Wilkinson, Josh Bland	79
26	Keith Workman, Keith Graves, Stan Marrs, Mark Sanderson	78
27=	Steve Parle, Garry Parle, Graham Warke, Wayne Harris	77
27=	Mark Redfern, John Andrews, Nobby Clarke, Roy Kenyon	77
27=	Bev Crute, Dave Shelmerdine, Geoff Bloom, Graham Pike	77
27=	Ian Lilley, Ged Bradshaw, Cliff Greenalgh, John Brooks	77
31=	Graham Davenport, Ian Appleton, Phil Howsley, Nigel Dibble	75
31=	Jack Coleman, Anthony Bloor, Harvey Mattinson, Mike Gauden	75
31=	Rob Weston, Steve Foxcroft, Trevor Webb, Tony Andrews	75
31=	John Shore, Eugene Connelly, Dave Smith, Gary McMahon	75
35	John Hilditch, Iain Bartholomew, Steve Grant, Simon Walton	74
36=	Lewis Marland, Kevin Seaton, Alf Shillitoe, Neale Laurent	73
36=	Stuart Blake, Bob Sutton, John Atkin, Dave Harlow	73
38=	Steve Hogg, Dave Ross, Ross Hinchcliffe, Peter Robinson	72
38=	Phil Nicholas, Dennis Whelan, Phil Butler, Malcolm Sparke	72
40=	Andy Leather, Ged Meakin, Keith Riley, Geoff Jones	71
40=	Ken Ashcroft , Gareth Monk, Dennis Price, Dave Dean	71
42=	Paul Evans, Tony Evans, Stuart Hibbert, Darren Forrester	70
42=	Paul Gilbert, Craig Ray, Richard Hogben, Martin Bramwell	70
44	Pete Cotton, Ed Cotton, Dave Tongue, Martin Lowe	67

Stockport AM AM start times

Monday 21st Aug
8.54 Colin Roberts x4
9.04 Mike Stuart x4
9.12 David Kelly x4
9.20 Dave McCallum x4
9.29 Dave Woods x4
9.38 Paul Cooper x4
9.47 Neil Drummond x4
9.56 Anthony Ellis
10.05 Jack Coleman x4
10.13 Paul Gilbert x4
10.21 Martin Bramwell x4
10.30 Roy Ainsworth x4
10.40 Simon Poucher x4
10.49 John Hilditch x4
10.57 Dave Stanhope x4
11.06 Lewis Marland x4
11.14 Chris Adams x4
11.22 Trevor Foster x4
11.30 Simon Taylor x4
11.40
11.49 Bob Eastwood x4
12.00 Sam Leach x4
12.09 Mick Mahon x4
12.18 Barry Simpson x4
12.27 Mark Timperley x4
12.36 Pete Hamlett x4
12.45 Jon Hudson x4
12.54 Gerry John x4
1.03 Jim Rymer x4
1.12 John Stubbs x4
1.21 Richard Blackwell x4
1.30 Richard Williamson x4
1.39
1.48 Max Henderson x4
1.56 John Delaney x4
2.05 Phil Major x4
2.14 Pete Norbury x4
2.22 Brian Hopkins x4
2.30 Steve Heywood

Results from Stunning Sandiway

Posted on August 15, 2017 by tpmaxwell

Room for just 2 teams at Stockport next Monday and still a space at Ringway on Thursday 31st!

Maxitours at stunning Sandiway

Sandiway was the glorious setting for today’s Maxitours event. The course is rated by many as the best in Cheshire and there was plenty of praise for the tremendous layout throughout the day.

Sandiway	15-Aug-2017
Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Phil Maher, Trevor Foster, Andy Walmsley, Matt Mortimer	89	12	FJ Hydrolite shoes each
2	Dave McGuiness, Andy Stone, Simon Poucher, Brendan Lieghton	88	10	Galvin Green shirt each
3	Gary Neiles, Joe Yates, Paul Yates, Martin Finney	87	8	PGA top each
4	Martin Morris , Robin Titterington, Fred Green, Dave Stone	87	6	Maxitours shirt each
5	Brian Hopkins, Chris Adams, Alan Pengelly, Mark Taylor	87	4	Srixon performance ball pack
6	Graham Jackson, Jim Clarke, Mike Walker, D Dean	85	2	Srixon performance ball pack
7	Brian Greenbank, Mike Wainwright, Chris Brown, Dave Wainwright	85	Maxitours Cap each
8	John Wallis, Mark Pasquill, Dave Tonge, Tony Green	84	Maxitours Cap each
9	Dave Beard, Pete Booth, Graham Bates, Stuart Forde	83
10=	Dave Woods, Alan Brown, Bob Eastwood, Mike Brown	82
10=	Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Garry Conroy, Will Jackson	82
10=	Claire Whitney, Judith Lacy, Derek Lamb, Gary Matthews	82
10=	Pete Norbury, Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes	82
10=	James Wilson, Mike Tarrant, Paul Stones, Billy Maxwell	82
15=	Dave Bentley, Nigel Uttley, Keith Edminson, Mark Cooper	81
15=	Duncan Challen, John Harrison, Alan Torkington, Les Ross	81
17=	Mick Mahon, Munro Donald, John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer	80
17=	Roy Ainsworth, Mike Verdon, Peter Heald, John Hewitt	80
17=	Paul Brown, Steve Price, John Jones, Howard Johnson	80
17=	Phil Scott, Gary Owen, Paul Forster, Joe Nicholson	80
17=	Simon Hemsley, Gareth Bradley, Mike Spencer, John Owen	80
17=	Jim Rymer, Bob Mottershead, John Dickenson, Dave Holgate	80
17=	Chris Brownhill, Simon Priest, Gary Hempstead, Pete Hamlett	80
17=	Darren Jones, Richard Harper, Mark Hoyland, Steve Bowden	80
25	Martin France, Roger Percival, Ed Wilkinson, Josh Bland	79
26	Keith Workman, Keith Graves, Stan Marrs, Mark Sanderson	78
27=	Steve Parle, Garry Parle, Graham Warke, Wayne Harris	77
27=	Mark Redfern, John Andrews, Nobby Clarke, Roy Kenyon	77
27=	Bev Crute, Dave Shelmerdine, Geoff Bloom, Graham Pike	77
27=	Ian Lilley, Ged Bradshaw, Cliff Greenalgh, John Brooks	77
31=	Graham Davenport, Ian Appleton, Phil Howsley, Nigel Dibble	75
31=	Jack Coleman, Anthony Bloor, Harvey Mattinson, Mike Gauden	75
31=	Rob Weston, Steve Foxcroft, Trevor Webb, Tony Andrews	75
31=	John Shore, Eugene Connelly, Dave Smith, Gary McMahon	75
35	John Hilditch, Iain Bartholomew, Steve Grant, Simon Walton	74
36=	Lewis Marland, Kevin Seaton, Alf Shillitoe, Neale Laurent	73
36=	Stuart Blake, Bob Sutton, John Atkin, Dave Harlow	73
38=	Steve Hogg, Dave Ross, Ross Hinchcliffe, Peter Robinson	72
38=	Phil Nicholas, Dennis Whelan, Phil Butler, Malcolm Sparke	72
40=	Andy Leather, Ged Meakin, Keith Riley, Geoff Jones	71
40=	Ken Ashcroft , Gareth Monk, Dennis Price, Dave Dean	71
42=	Paul Evans, Tony Evans, Stuart Hibbert, Darren Forrester	70
42=	Paul Gilbert, Craig Ray, Richard Hogben, Martin Bramwell	70
44	Pete Cotton, Ed Cotton, Dave Tongue, Martin Lowe	67

Stockport AM AM start times

Maxitours at Marvellous Mere

Posted on August 7, 2017 by tpmaxwell

Maxitours at Marvellous Mere Golf and Country Club

Once again superb weather conditions greeted well over 100 maxitours competitors at the Mere golf hotel and spa.

Thanks to the lovely Karen Gallagher for helping me to run the event today as I ran a members event at Carden this morning.

Once again entry into the 2’s sweep was higher than normal when Karen is around looks like my players all struggle to say no to an attractive blonde.

Feedback regarding the presentation of golf course was excellent so many thanks to Gwen and his excellent team for all their hard work
Managers Joe Gates and Max are also terrific to deal with and help the day run smoothly.

The scoring was once again not high which is a real reflection on the integrity of the players on my tour who play with genuine handicaps -thank you.

Congratulations to the winning pair Ashton on Merseys’ likeable Gary Hempstead and Steve Priest who took the honours in perfect conditions off the yellow tees with just 43 points. Priest normally has to say a few prayers when playing with erratic Hempstead but today Gary holed more than his fair share of putts to earn an emotional first victory . Well played chaps!

It is great to see nice guy Dave McCallum win nearest the Pin. I used to coach him twenty years ago when I was at Mottram Hall and even though I was talking rubbish he always used to give me fiver tip – legend.

Thanks to all Maxitours players who supported this event- sorry the report is a little shorter than usual- busy day! Tim

Nearest the Pin 8th Dave McCallum Dozen AD333s
Nearest pin 14th Roger Percival Dozen AD333s

2’s £240 7 Pro v1s or 16 Srixon AD333s
Neil Drummond 2 on 8th
David McCallum 2 on 8th
N Laurent on 3rd
R Laurent on 12th
Dave Wilson on 8th
Mark Robinson on 14th
Peter Daniels on 12th
Paul Allen on 12th
Andrew Thompson on 12th
John bent on 14th

Mere	07-Aug-2017
Pos	Player pairings	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Simon Priest, Gary Hempstead	43	12	FJ Hyperflex shoes each
2	Ed Frost, Gareth Jones	42	11	PGA Jacket each
3	Dave Wilson, Kevan Hawkin	42	10	FJ Shirt each
4	Frank Stapleton, Stuart Pearson	41	9	FJ Shirt each
5	Richard Walmsley, Dave Aiden	41	8	Maxitours shirt
6	Martin France, Pete Atherton	41	7	Maxitours shirt
7	N Laurent, R Laurent	41	6	Maxitours shirt
8	Mick Mahon, M Donald	41	5	Callaway shirt each
9	Nigel Oakes, Andrew Thompson	40	4	Callaway shirt each
10	Richard Williamson, Phil Robinson	40	3	Maxitours Cap
11	Jim Hodges, Pete Barratt	39	2	Maxitours Cap
12	Paul Salt, Mike Hill	39	1	Maxitours Cap
13=	Tony Gregory, Peter Roache	39
13=	Chris Adams, Steve Hall	39
13=	Chris McKellor, Mark Robinson	39
13=	Dave Thomas, Graham Jackson	39
13=	Pete Norbury, Nathan Mills	39
18=	Ed Wilkinson, Roger Percival	38
18=	Richard Blackwell, John Hilton	38
18=	Richard Palmer, John Farnsworth	38
18=	Dave Godwin, Paul Woodbine	38
18=	Ray Tennant, Lee Smart	38
18=	B Rawsthorne, Andy Jackson	38
18=	Malcolm Thorley, Geoff Churchman	38
18=	Joe Yates, P Yates	38
18=	John Hilditch, Jordan Shepherd	38
27	Gerry John, Gordon Brady	37
28=	Jon Hume, David Thomas	36
28=	Neil Drummond, Dave McGuiness	36
28=	Chris Hammond, Bill Smith	36
28=	George Andrews, Jason Atherton	36
28=	Ian Broughan, Gary Furlongs	36
28=	Pete Hamlett, Godon Hamlett	36
28=	Iain Cole, Andrew Boardman	36
35=	Jim Caldwell, John Sherrington	35
35=	Jim Clarke, Mark Hagerty	35
35=	Dave Rogerson, Mike Stone	35
35=	Simon Ashton, Steve Volp	35
39=	Barrie Simpson, Pete Sinclair	34
39=	Neil Edwards, Jim McEwan	34
39=	Jimmy Doran, Graham Littler	34
39=	Steve Austin, Mark Austin	34
39=	Nick Jones, Richard Booth	34
44=	DaveMcCallum, Kevin Barker	33
44=	Brian Hitchen, Peter Daniels	33
44=	Sam Leach, Johnny Barton	33
44=	Steve Gibbons, Richard Taylor-Carr	33
48=	Mike Hilman, Kev Smith	32
48=	Dave Sarsfield, John Barnes	32
50	Paul Allen, Richard Johnson	31
51	Terry Crewe, Nigel McKinney	30
52=	John Taylor, Mal Horner	26
52=	Matt Allcock, Danny Tuohy	26

Sandiway start times Tuesday 15th August- please give me at least 5 days notice if you need to cancel

9.00 Colin Roberts x4
9.08 David Kelly x4
9.16 Mike Stuart x4
9.24 Simon Hemsley x4
9.32 Paul Gilbert x4
9.40 Jack Coleman x4
9.49 Dave Woods x4
9.58 Paul Evans x4
10.07 Paul Browne x4
10.16 Roy Ainsworth x4
10.24 Bev Crute x4
10.32 Mick Mahon x4
10.41 John Hilditch x4
10.48 Lewis Marland x4
10.57 Simon Poucher x4
11.06 Steve Heywood x4
11.15 Brian Greenbank x4
11.24 Martin France x4
11.33 Steve Parle x4
11.42 Phil Scott x4
11.51 Dave Bentley x4
12.00 Rob Weston x4
12.09 Andy Leather x4
12.18 Duncan Challen x4
12.27 Duncan Challen x4
12.33 Dennis Whelan x4
12.45 Richard Blackwell x4
12.54 John Shore x4
1.03 Rob Little x4
1.12 Mark Redfern x4
1.21 Claire Whitney x4
1.30 Jim Rymer x4
1.39 Bob Mottershead x4
1.48 John Stubbs x4
1.57 Ian Lilley x4
2.06 Chris Brownhill x4
2.15 Richard Williamson x4
2.24 Darren Jones x4
2.33 Gary Neiles x4
2.42 Pete Cotton x4
2.51 James Wilson x4
3.09 Brian Hopkins x4
3.18 Pete Norbury x4
3.27 John Wallis x4

Results from World Class Vale Royal

Posted on August 4, 2017 by tpmaxwell

*Spaces at magical Mere Pairs this Monday 7th Aug and just room for 2 teams of 4 at Sandiway on Tuesday 15th Aug*

Maxitours at World Class Vale Royal

Another great days golf was had by all at the stunning Vale Royal Abbey.

The course just gets better and better each year and my Maxitours players were once again raving about the quality of the golf course.

‘That was fabulous!’ said well travelled David Kelly who went out in the first match. ‘I’ve played Ganton, Fulford and Alwoodley recently but none of them were in as good condition as that- they were even ironing the greens in front of us, changing the holes and raking the bunkers- brilliant!’

Not only are the green keepers at the top of their game but all the Vale Royal staff were terrific – the hospitality was top notch.

There was once again 100% attendance from my Maxitours players, to have customers with such integrity makes my job a real pleasure- thank you very much indeed.

‘Has our 4th player already checked in with you ?’ Asked one of today’s teams delayed by some road works.
‘What does he look like?’
‘He’s a little fat man with a bald head’.
‘I’ve no idea, nearly half of my players fit that description .’ I replied.

The English women’s football team dashed the nations hopes with a dismal performance against Holland last night The Knutsford ladies team managed to restore the country’s faith in the fairer sex a little bit with a best of the day 42 points on the front nine. Unfortunately this was followed up by an average 34 on the back nine. Team Captain Rachel Horsley asked me to mention in my report that they beat John Atkins Knutsford men’s team.

After also throwing away a great score with a dismal back nine disappointed philosopher John Farnsworth(21) from Mytton Fold informed me that ‘There was no one to blame, only ourselves’.
I know that John.

Eugenio Fernandez sounds like he should be playing football in an expensive Spanish football team instead he was playing in Steve Aspinalls’ Northern premier level golf team. They could only manage a relegation threatening 74 points.

It was a delight to see my lovely wife Suzy having a day out and she enjoyed competing in her first ever Maxitours event. If any of you were wondering- it was a tough decision and it kept me awake last night but no I didn’t charge her for playing.

In today’s event the scoring was not too impressive as the sloping greens got the better of our players. Taking 3rd place with 83 points was the big drinking Hazel Grove team of Ian Walters(14), Roy Campion(6), Chris Heyes(5) and Arron Liddell (16). They could have won but Arron was a Liddell bit unlucky.

Prestbury millionaire investors Chris Adams(13), Steve Hall(17), Andy Oakes(6) and Charlie Cunningham(12) are an unlikely looking portfolio of players but they performed above expectations today and got a good return on their efforts. They made the most of the good forecast and picked up five shots on the closing two holes to take 2nd place also with 83 points. They celebrated with a SIPP of San Miguel and then SHAREd some nuts

Winning back to back events for the first time in Maxitours history was Wilmslow’s Jim Caldwell(10) with 84 points. The Aston Marten driving seventy year old golf fanatic assembled a different team from last week but he was still the main man. The team finished twelve under par but they picked up 7 of these shots between the 13th and 15th holes. The highlight of which was Jim’s holed pitching wedge on the 14th for an unlikely eagle. Nigel Milroy(14), Peter Maxwell(11) and Peter Griggs(16) completed the likeable quartet. Well played chaps!

Thanks to all who played today, your support is greatly appreciated.
Yours in Golf, Tim.
Nearest the Pin 10th Callum Hughes Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin 16th Mike Lynch Dozen AD333s

There were a total of seven 2’s today and incredibly three of them were on the par four 14th where shots of 80 yards, 100 yards and a 20 yard chip in secured classy eagles for Rob Platt, Jim Caldwell and Andrew Waite respectively:
2’s £230 5 pro v1s or 12 srixon AD333s per two Phil Harvey Mike Hill Bob Eastwood John Johnstone Neil Macleod Rob Platt Jim Caldwell Andrew Waite Natalie Cusselle Ian Walters Callum Hughes x2 Mike Lynch

Vale Royal	04-Aug-2017
Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Jim Caldwell, Nigel Milroy, Peter Maxwell, Peter Griggs	85	12	Footjoy merino sweater each
2	Chris Adams , Steve Hall, Andy Oakes, Charlie Cunningham	83	10	Maxitours Merino sweater each
3	Ian Walters, Roy Campion, Chris Heyes, Arron Liddell	83	8	Footjoy shirt each
4	Trevor Foster, Phil Mayers, Andrew Walmsley, Phil Harvey	82	6	Maxitours shirt each
5	John Hudson, Mike Hill, Gary Brooks, Rob Blane	82	4	Callaway shirt each
6	Mike Stuart, Dave Stone, Alan Bailey, Anthony Green	82	2	Maxitours bag towel each
7	Richard Blackwell, Gary Conroy, John Hilton, Steve Austin	82
8=	Joe Kirwan, Dave Woods, Neil McCloud, Don Campbell	81
8=	Rob Platt, Steve Morfitt, Carl Mollart, Steve Barber	81
8=	Mick Jones, Callum Hughes, Dan Moss, Rick Booth	81
11=	Jason Waite, Andy Waite, Tom Hulme, Dave Pearce	80
11=	Greg Aspinall, Julie Jones, Jonathon Irwin, Nigel Davies	80
13=	Pete Hamlett, Gordon Hamlett, Mike Lynch, Geoff Allen	79
13=	Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer, Frank Hindle, John Farnsworth	79
15	Simon Lewis, Wayne Harris, Dan Huffman, Dave Hillier	78
16=	Simon Hemsley, Ian King, Gareth Bradley ,	77
16=	Bob Eastwood, Stuart Reynolds, Ray Mills, Ashley Elliott	77
18=	Pat O’Dowd, John Johnston, Vic Stratta, Martin Oldfield	76
18=	Tim Spencer, Mark Saxon, Paul Higgs, Barry Pendlebury	76
18=	Suzy Maxwell, Natalie Cusselle, Rachel Horsley, Kim Blake	76
21	David Kelly, John Atkin, Stuart Blake, Dave Harlow	75
22	Steve Aspinall, Colin Berry, Steve Lamont, Eugenio Fernandez	74
23=	Barry Wilson, John Linnsky, Simon Wilkinson, John Fitzsimmons	73
23=	Chris Hammond, Geoff Linnell, Peter Roche, Peter McCulloch	73
25	John Wallis, Graham Bailey, Paul Entwistle, John Moorfield	72
26=	Keith Boothroyd, John Fielding, Steve Hickey, Les Patterson	70
26=	Les Penson, Chris Darlington, Tony Davies, Darren Townsend	70
26=	Brian Hopkins, Mark Johnson, Mark Taylor, Gary Bresnahan	70
29	John Shore, Michael Lavelle, Eugene Connolly, Dave Smith	68
30	Paul Evans, Tony Evans, Stuart Hibbert, Darren Forrester	64

Tee times for Mere AM AM this Monday 7th August

8.00 Jim Caldwell x4
8.09 Dave McCallum x4
9.24
9.48 Neil Drummond x2 Richard Blackwell x2
9.57 Paul Salt x4
10.06
10.33
10.42 Chris Hammond x4
10.51 Barrie Simpson x2 Lewis Marland x2
11.00 Chris Adams x4
11.09 Trevor Foster x4
11.18
11.27 Martin France x4
11.36 Neil Edwards x4
11.45 Brian Hitchen x4
11.54 Ian Broughan x2 Steve Austin x2
12.03 Mick Mahon x4
12.12 Frank Stapleton x4
12.21 Dave Thomas x4
12.30 Chris McKellor x4
12.39 Sam leach x4
12.48 Chris Brownhill x4
12.57 Nigel Oakes x4
1.06 Gerry John x4
1.15
1.24
1.33 Ray Tennant x4
1.42 Richard Williamson x4
1.51 Terry Crewe x2 Malc Thorhill x2
2.00
2.09 Iain Cole x4
2.18 Dave Bentley x4
2.27 Joe Yates x2 John Hilditch x2
2.36 Pete Norbury x4
2.45 Simon Ashton x4
2.54 Hugh Mullin