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Results from Majestic Vale Royal Abbey

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Fantastic new Winter Tour schedule released on Tuesday!!!

Next Thursday ‘The John Hilditch Classic’ at Dunham Forest -last few spots!

Results from beautiful Vale Royal Abbey.

Vale Royal was the ever popular venue for today’s Maxitours event.

Top manager Ian Embury and his class team gave us five star treatment and we were also ‘inundated’ with compliments about the quality of the course and the stupendous greens as players handed their cards in. I had heard reports that Vale Royal has been immaculate all summer and it seems today was no exception. Many thanks to everyone at the Club for all their hard work.

The glorious autumnal weather only added to the event and a great day was had by all.

Millionaire Joe Kirwan looked much smarter than he did at Clitheroe last week when he was seen wearing his recently purchased £8 JD Sports green golf trousers. The ‘pants, pants’ were briefly mentioned in my report last week and they have been the subject of much hilarity at his home club Bramall for the last seven days. He told me in the strictest confidence that to avoid further embarrassment they are to be ‘deported’ to his luxury villa in Spain next month. Sorry Joe.

As autumn slowly arrives it is the time of year when house spiders start to come indoors. As I washed one down the plug hole recently Kenny Chinns golf swing sprang to mind for some reason. Today the long legged seventeen handicap golfer teamed up with good friends Trevor Kenny(5) and Kishor Vadgama (17) and they were delighted to secure 3rd place with 84 points.

Brian Greenbank loves Abbeys and he has had a great week. On Sunday night he enjoyed settling down drinking cocoa and watching Downton with his wife as the new series returned. The likeable Hale member also played some majestic golf at Vale Royal. ‘I am very, very, Abbey with my performance’ he said as he handed the team card in. Playing partners Dave(13) and Mike Wainwright(20) and Matt Nelstrop(13) completed the talented team who were delighted with a season-best second place.

Taking first place and earning their first ever Maxitours victory was the Ashton on Mersey team of Paul Donnelly(8), Damien Clayton(11), Ian Thompson(8) and John Veitch(15). A poor start saw the team collect just five points after the opening two holes. Donnelly and his team then relaxed and had a wonderful back nine. Two birdies on the last gave the top lads an unlikely first win. Well played chaps, terrific!
Many thanks to everyone who played today, your support is really appreciated.

Whilst I was enjoying my invitation to The Knutsford Captains away day at Fixby, my good friend and respected PGA Professional Matthew Turnock kindly ran today’s event for me, thanks Matt.
I know that VW have had a bad week, however after a three course meal and plenty of red wine on the drive back from Huddersfield late last night there were a few faulty Emissions coming from some of our older members sitting near the back of the coach.

A gold cigarette lighter was lost on the 9th fairway – if you found it please call 07944 947581.

Nearest pin 10th Gavin Spencer Dozen AD333s
Nearest pin 16th Joe Shelley Dozen AD333s

2’s POT £157.50 8 pro V1s or 18 srixon AD333s – Brian Greenbank, Richard Palmer, G. Barrett (2 on par 4 3rd), Bill Willocks, Ted Ellis, Brian Hopkins (2 on par 4 3rd)

Vale Royal 24-Sep-2015
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Paul Donnelly, Damien Clayton, Ian Thompson, John Veitch 85 12 FJ Contour shoes each
2 Brian Greenbank, David Wainwright, Matthew Nelstrop, Mike Wainwright 84 10 Dozen z stars each
3 Trevor Kenny, Keneth Chinn, Kishor Vadgama, A N Other 84 8 Maxitours sweater each
4 Gary Neiles, Phil Holse, John Longworth, Alan Forber 83 6 Dozen AD 333s each
5 Tom Butler, Darren Sumner, Ian Marchant, Paul Ridgeway 83 4 Srixon Cap each
6 Brian Hopkins, Neil Worthington, Andrew Bastow, Steve Marsh 83 2 FJ Socks aech
7= Paul Higgins, Alan Cowling, Les Jones, Dave Skidmore 82
7= Ian King, Joe Kirwin, Simon Hemsley, Darren Whittaker 82
9= Neil Laurent, Gareth Kershaw, Gareth Winston, Robert Laurent 79
9= Sam Leach, Bob Chester, Kevin Reeves, Jim Hodges 79
11 Simon Poucher, Vic Nilsen, Brendan Leighton, Campbell 78
12= G. Barrett, J. Cunningham, G. Beresford, P. Bailey 77
12= John Allman, Jamie Hughes, R. Bloomer, Mick 77
12= David Smith, Terry Smith, Mike Taylor, Stewart Cragg 77
15= Mick Mahon, Frank Hindle, John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer 76
15= Keith Haddaway *, Gary Christian, Nigel Dibble, Phil Bird 76
17= J. Pryce, J. Henderson, Ron Clark, Pete Smith 75
17= I. Walters, S. Johnson, R. Massey, J. Harrop 75
17= Tom Wilson, Rodney Mills, Bill Melia, other player 75
20= Gary Whittaker, Gavin Spencer, Joe Shelly, Bernie McDonald 74
20= Paul Rudkin, Chris Wrighton, Kevin Archer, Mike Shelley 74
22= Lewis Marland, Nick Ford, Kevin Seaton, Alf Shillitoe 73
22= Terry Paul, Bill Willocks, Peter Booth, Graham Bates 73
24= Graham Littler, Doug Botterill, Jim Doran, Andy Evans 72
24= Bill Parkinson , Alan Brough, Ken Swarbrick, Chris Ernill 72
24= Tom Dobbins, Ted Ellis , Gary Parle , Steve Parle 72
27 David Leak, Roy Parker, Ian Grant, Paul Baker 68
28 Wayne Coleclough, Gareth Monk, Malcolm Spark, Damian Defeany 66
29= Colin Baxendale, Ross Sellors, Kevin Chisnell, Mo Dar 65
29= Doug Edmunds, Dave Edmunds, Iain Neilson, Andy Moon 65
31 Jack Clarke, Rodney Barlow, Chris Dykins, Bernhard Wood 57

The John Hilditch Classic Pairs at Dunham Forest
Thursday 1st October

8.00 Colin Roberts x4
8.09 Jim Caldwell
8.18
8.27
8.36
8.45 Ian King x4
8.54 Colin Baxendale x4
9.03 Brendon Lieghton x4
9.12 Pete Cotton x2 Stuart Royle x2
9.21 Dave Stanhope x4
9.30 Dave Bentley x4
9.39 Mick Mahon x4
9.48 Ian Ainsworth x4
9.57 Neville Dennis x4
10.06 Peter Cross x4
10.15 Lewis Marland x2 Nigel Dibble x2
10.24 Jason Henderson x2 Paul Robinson x2
10.33 John Hilditch x4
10.42 Simon Conway x2 Anthony Grimley x2
10.51 Chris Adams x4
11.00 Ian Lilley x4
11.09 Paul Wrigley x4
11.18 Frank Stapleton x4
11.27 Ian Cairns x4
11.36 Brian Greenbank x4
11.45
11.54 Rob Weston x4
12.03
12.12 Roger Percival x4
12.21 Richard Blackwell x2 Ian Ritchie x2
12.30 Eddie Ellis x4
12.39 Andrew Burns x4
12.48 Steve Parle x4
12.58 Brian Hopkins x4

Results from Classy Clitheroe

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Spaces now at Vale Royal AM AM next week-Friday 25th Sept!!!!!
and Dunham Forest J Hilditch Pairs -Thursday 1st Oct – both GREAT courses in TERRIFIC condition – don’t miss out.

Maxitours at classy Clitheroe

A superb Autumn day greeted over 100 competitors as Maxitours visited Clitheroe for the first time in its nine year history. It was well worth the wait:
‘What a course’ said Mike Spencer
‘Tremendous ‘ commented Ian Ainsworth.
‘Magnifico’ sung John Dickenson
‘I can’t remember but I think that was better than sxx’ was how an anonymous member expressed his admiration.
Kevin Chisnall was amazed at how manicured the golf course was. ‘I tried to pick a loose blade of grass to throw in the air to see where the wind was but the fairways were so immaculate I couldn’t find one!’

Thanks to everyone at this wonderful course for your superb hospitality throughout the day we were looked after extremely well.

Joe Kirwan turned up today wearing some bright green golf pants. ‘You can get 2 pairs for £16 from JD Sports’ announced the delighted millionaire. If you also want to look as ridiculous as Joe the nearest store is located at the Trafford centre and I am assured there are plenty of trousers left in the sale.

Mike Emerson asked for a slightly earlier tee time as he had to get back for the ‘big match’ tonight. I asked him if he though City would beat Juventus but he informed me he was watching ‘Harrogate against North Ferriby’. Sad but true.

Mick Mahon is enjoying his golf much more now he has taken the cardboard out of his titleist cap. He has been playing with a slightly chafed head for the past 6 weeks after winning the cap in the Maxitours event at Stockport. Playing partner Dave Westwood spotted the cardboard this morning as Mick prepared to play. ‘It’s been agony’ added the lovable Lancastrian.

In today’s event the golf course was playing short but the fast sloping greens got the better of many players as scoring was average.
Thirty years ago today Europe won the Ryder Cup for the first time after a 20 year losing streak. It has nearly been that long since Niall Lynch(10) last won a prize. He teamed up with Brian Hopkins(5) and after a good start some nerves around the turn where they dropped a couple of shots cost the Doctor a chance of a top five finish. He was happy to take 6th place.

As Manchester United return to the Champions league this week after a 12 month absence. Ex players Stuart Pearson and Frank Stapleton also returned to Maxitours after a Summer break. Let’s hope United return in style like Pearson(6) who teamed up with likeable Dave Wilson(8) to take 4th place with 42 points.

Burnley Golf Club’s Kim Stevens(6) and Bruno Beneduci(7) took 5th place with a superb 42 points. Bruno ran the successful ‘ Dolphin Sandwich ‘shop in nearby Burnley for many years. I prefer ham personally.

Steve Aspinall (9)from Birchwood and Barry Wellings(6) played solid golf to finish in 3rd place also on 42 points. Aiden Hoosen(1) and Phil Myers(5) took 2nd place after an excellent 23 points on the back nine saw them win a card play off to take 2nd.

Accrington’s Trevor Foster(scr) played in the Open at Lytham in 1988 and his talented daughter made it a unique family double when she played in the Ladies British Open three years ago. Today he once again found his putting boots and rolled back the years with 5 birdies on the front nine, he then added another on the back nine. Awe struck partner Chris Beaghan(11) managed to contribute twice. Trevor’s great golf saw a 4 shot winning margin as he mastered the tricky greens. Great golf chaps, well played.

Thanks to all players for your support, there has not been a single no show all summer -terrific.

Many thanks to Ian King from EGS oil for his sponsorship. He provides home heating Oil at great prices and they are a very freindly and reliable company. Maxitours players receive £25 off their first orders. 01625 873163.

Nearest the Pin 5th Pete Bedford Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin 17th Gary Neiles Dozen AD333s

2’s sweep £132.50 4 Pro V1s or 9 srixon AD333s per 2.
Kim Stevens x2 Phil Myers Aiden Hoosen Phil Smeathers John Jones x2 Ted Barker Pete Bedford Gary Neiles Brian Hopkins Sam Cleaver

Clitheroe 15-Sep-2015
Pos Player pairings Score OoM Comment
1 Trevor Foster, Chris Beaghan 46 12 Cleveland wedge each
2 Phil Myers, Aiden Hoosen 42 11 Galvin greeen shirt each
3 Steve Aspinall, Barry Wellings 42 10 Dozen Z Stars each
4 Stuart Pearson, Dave Wilson 42 9 Dozen Z Stars each
5 Kim Stephens, Bruno Beneduce 42 8 Maxitours shirt each
6 Bri Hopkins, Niall Lynch 41 7 Maxitours shirt each
7 Satwan Rehal, Pritpaul Richal 41 6 Dozen AD333s each
8 Pete Bedford, Mike Sandell 41 5 Dozen Soft feels each
9 Pete Cleaver, Sam Cleaver 40 4 Srixon Cap each
10 Ted Barker, John Jones 40 3 Srixon Cap each
11 Colin Lynch, Alan Green 39 2 Srixon Cap each
12 Lewis Marland, Kevin Seaton 39 1 Srixon Cap each
13 John Farrell, Gav Sutcliffe 39
14 Bill Willocks, Terry Paul 38
15= Tariq Aziz, Makasud Waghat 37
15= Geoff Haynes, Trevor Harrison 37
15= Nigel Dibble, Gary Christian 37
15= Ian King, Mike Spencer 37
15= John Anderton, Phil Wise 37
15= Simon Poucher, Neil Simpson 37
15= Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer 37
15= Pete Short, Josh Johns 37
15= Joe Yates, Gary Neiles 37
15= Richard Blackwell, Andy Hamlett 37
25= Simon Hemsley, Joe Kirwan 36
25= Dave Stanhope, Phil Smeathers 36
25= Charles Herbert, Ross Birch 36
25= Dave Westwood, Setve Korab 36
25= Lee Jevons, Mike Emerson 36
25= Simon Conway, Kay Conway 36
25= Dave Buckley, Phil Mousley 36
32= John Dickenson, Jim Rymer 35
32= Kevin Chisnell, Ross Sellors 35
32= Paul Browne, Bob Barlow 35
32= Dave Beard, Rob Little 35
32= Paul Brookshaw, Don Milligan 35
37= Arthur Holmes, Tom Taylor 34
37= Ray Goble, Dave Jones 34
37= Tony Andrews, Trevor Webb 34
37= Nigel Eckersley, Nigel Davenport 34
37= Dave Bentley, Trevor Nicholson 34
37= Bernard Fee, Russell Humphries 34
43 Frank Stapleton, Kevin Hawkins 33
44= Ian Ainsworth, Alan Clough 32
44= Steve Foxcroft, John Horsley 32
44= Peter Booth, Graham Bates 32
44= John Longworth, Alan Forber 32
48= Hetash Patel, Martin Cullen 31
48= Dennis Whelan, Dave Dean 31
48= Rick Sym, Ray Wrigglesworth 31
48= Bev Crute, Steve Gibbons 31
48= Barrie Simpson, Martin Cox 31
48= Dave Griffiths, Steve Owen 31
54= Ian Buxton, Mike K-Smith 30
54= Pete Noblett, Mike Tarrant 30
54= Alan Pengelly, Mark Taylor 30

Start times at tremendous Vale Royal
Friday 25th September
8.30 Colin Roberts x4
8.39 Ian King x4
8.48 Gary Neiles x4
8.57
9.06
9.15 Wayne Colclough x4
9.24 Brian Greenbank x4
10.30 Tom Butler x4
10.39 Dave Stanhope x4
10.48 Mick Mahon x4
10.57 Nigel Dibble x4
11.06 David Leack x4
11.15 Neil Laurent x4
11.24 Jason Henderson x4
11.33 Lewis Marland x4
11.42 Ian Walters x4
11.51 Ian Walters x4
12.00 Colin Baxendale x4
12.09 Simon Poucher x4
12.17 Sam Leach x4
12.26 Gary Whittaker x4
12.36 Paul Higgins x4
12.45 Terry Paul x4
12.54
1.03
1.12 Paul Rudkin x4
1.21 Paul Woodbine x4
1.30 Steve Johnson x4
1.39 Dave Smith x4
1.48 Smith x4
1.57 Melia x4
2.06 Smith x4
2.15 David x4
2.24 David x4
2.33 Dave Hillier x4
2.42
2.51 Brian Hopkins x4
3.00 John Allman x4

Results from Scintilating Sandiway

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Great upcoming Maxitours events
Hesketh ‘Holidays4golfers’ pairs -3rd Sept -last 2 spaces
Knutsford ‘JP & Brimelow Classic’ Am Am 10th Sept – last 2 morning times
Clitheroe 15th Sept-very nearly full
Vale Royal AM AM -full

Maxitours at scintillating Sandiway

Another wonderful day was enjoyed by this very full field of Maxitours competitors.

Sandiway was truly immaculate and this special venue received great praise from all the players -thanks to all the terrific staff and new Manager Secretary Anthony Roberts for their excellent work.

‘Magnificent’ said knowledgeable and wealthy Bill Parkinson who lives next door to Tiger Woods on lake Nona in Florida during the Winter. ‘This is my favourite course in the World’.

Sandiway is also home to the best chips on tour and I have to hold my hands up and admit to eating two portions today.

Phil Smeathers easily won the ‘worst dressed’ award at the Knutsford Golf Club professionals day recently. He looks set to retain the trophy next year after turning up today wearing food stained clothing. After I pointed out his faux pas he started sucking on his sweater in the exclusive clubhouse. The cause of the mark was soon revealed. ‘Oh yes, that’s right, I had beans for breakfast!’.

School teacher Andy Wilde loves his eight week holiday. Last week he didn’t play Maxitours as he was enjoying a romantic gondola ride with his Mrs in Venice. This was followed by a luxury Balkan cruise. His fascination with water continued today when his tee shot on the 12th disappeared into the scenic lake on the tricky twelfth hole.

Colin Baxendale(16), Kevin Chisnell(12), Ross Sellors(12) and Phil Wise(12) are perhaps the most unsuccessful quartet in Maxitours history. In over five years competition their total career earnings amount to a cheap box of 12 srixons. If they were racehorses they would all have been shot several seasons ago. Today everything slotted into place as they inexplicably recorded a superb 86 points. ‘We were riding on the crest of a slump’ they explained over a pint in the bar afterwards.

Talented nice guys Andy Hall(5) and Tom Fenton(8) from Cheadle Golf Club finished their round in style as they both birdied the final hole to collect a valuable six points. This delivered them into a 2nd place finish playing alongside Mick Fenton(7) and famous milkman Don Milligan(12).

First place went to the ever present Bramall golf Club team of Ian King(8), Handicap Secretary Mike Spencer(12), Darren Whittaker(13) and Neil Worthington(18). All these top gentlemen contributed extremely well and a steady start gathered momentum after an eight pointer on the 5th hole was then followed by two 7 point hauls later in their round. Well played chaps, I am delighted you won!

Many thanks to all who played today especially as all players completed their rounds in less than 4 and a quarter hours- brill. Spare a thought tonight for Sandiway’s Gary Neiles(4) who had the round of his life when he shot a gross 68. The rest of his team were hopeless and he had to settle for 19th place.’ I need some new golf friends’ said the likeable ex salt mine manager.

Nearest the pin 8th hole Dave Griffiths Dozen AD333s
Nearest the pin on 18th Ted Ellis Dozen AD333s
2’s £180 4 pro v1s or 9 srixons Mark Taylor Brian Hopkins Andy Hall Tom Fenton Roger Percival x2 Phil Vokes Eric Booth Jon Osborne Stuart Blake Lee Murphy Mike Wilson John Farnworth Adam Howarth

Sandiway 25-Aug-2015
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Ian King, Darren Whittaker, Mike Spencer, Neil Worthington 87 12 Footjoy shoes each
2 Andy Hall, Don Milligan, Mike Fenton, Tom Fenton 86 10 Tommy Hilfiger shirt each
3 Colin Baxendale, Kevin Chisnell, Phil Wise, Ross Sellors 86 8 FJ Shirt each
4 Roger Percival, Ed Wilkinson, Pete Atherton, Martin France 85 6 Dozen AD333 each
5 Danny Ritchie, Ian Melling, Andy Hale, Carl Robinson 84 4 FJ Cap each
6 Brian Hopkins, Alan Smith, Alan Pengelly, Mark Taylor 84 2 Socks each
7 Kevin Hamilton, Phil Vokes, Dave Thomas, Mak Haggerty 84
8 Roy Sinclair, Meegan Switzer, Lesley Madden, Derek Madden 83
9= Nigel Davenport, James Osborne, John Osborne, Eric Booth 82
9= James Eadie, Bill Rotherer, Nathan Danson, Adam Howarth 82
11= Jim Caldwell, Simon Maxwell, Bob Picthall, David Lathwood 81
11= Dave Collinson, Ian George, Andy Bradley, Phil Hudson 81
11= Ian Ainsworth, Terry Davison, Geoff Haynes, Alan Clough 81
11= Ted Ellis, Terry Harper, David Smith, Andy Hallows 81
15= Colin Roberts, John Rigby, Dave Marchant, Geoff Andrews 80
15= Gareth Winstone, Gareth Kershaw, Alf Shillitoe, Neil Laurent 80
15= David Kelly, Stuart Blake, John Atkin, Dave Harlow 80
15= Chris Marshall, Les Harding, Pat Keenan, Richard Blackwell 80
19= Ian Lilley, Pete Waterhouse, John Brooks, Cliff Greenalgh 79
19= John Hilditch, Iain Bartholomew, Steve Boland, Joe Stanley 79
19= Gary Neiles, Alan Forber, Joe Yates, John Longworth 79
22= Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer, Frank Hindle, John Farnworth 78
22= Gary Smith, Gary Conroy, Lee Murphy, Mike Wilson 78
22= Neville Dennis, Frank Massey, Dave Torkington, Pete O’Neill 78
22= Jon Farrell, Gav Sutcliffe, Brett Sutcliffe, Paul Wrigley 78
22= Andy Wilde, Pete Norbury, Kevin Burns, Sam Dainty 78
27 Brian Sill, Peter Marshall, Charlie Sill, Phil Smeathers 77
28 Dave Wainwright, Paul Simpson, George Buchan, Keith Spencer 76
29= Matt Cheffins, Kristian Oakes, Saj Hashmi, Sean O’Connor 75
29= Dave Griffiths, Pete Birtwistle, Al Gregory, Chris Brackey 75
31 Stuart Cragg, Chris Ernill, Bernard Wood, Mike Taylor 74
32= Ben Davies, Eddie Ellis, John Pratt, Graham Aspinall 73
32= Rob Weston, Steve Foxcroft, Tony Andrews, John Horsley 73
34= Tom Jarvis, Tony Dagnall, Ron Heale, Ian Scott 71
34= Dennis Whelan, Dave Dean, Lizzy Higgins, Keith Chadwick 71
34= Ian Neilson, Ray Royle, Bill Parkinson, Rodney Mills 71
37 Barry Taylor, Andy Moon, Tom Wilson, Ken Swarbrick 70
38 Steve Parle, Jason Dorton, Gary Parle, Doug Edmonds 68
39 Jack Clarke, Alan Brough, Rodney Barlow, Chris Dykens 61

Start times at Hesketh
Thursday 3rd September

10.30 Colin Roberts x4
10.39 Phil Cross x4
10.48 Matt Cheffins x4
10.57 Peter Cross x2 Wayne Colclouch x2
11.06 Ian King x4
11.15 Mick Mahon x4
11.24 Ian Ainsworth x4/2
11.33 Gary Conroy x4
11.42 Chris Adams x4
11.51 Lewis Marland x2 Jim Doran x2
12.00 John Hilditch x2Anthony Grimley x2
12.09 Nigel Oakes x4
12.18 David Kelly x4
12.27 Simon Conway x4
12.36 Colin Baxendale x4
12.45 Steve Wilson x4
12.54 Jason Henderson x4
1.03 Pete Cotton x2 Steve Johnson x2
1.12 Roger Percival x4
1.20 Dean Jagger x4
1.28 Andy Wilde x4
1.39 Richard Williamson x4
1.48
1.57
2.06 Martin Firth x4
2.15 Ray Jones x4
2.24 Archie Tahir x4?
2.33 David Wilkinson x4
2.42 Dave Bowers x4
2.51 Mark Wheeler x2 Paul Lord x2
3.00 Ben Harris x4
3.09 Richard Blackwell x2
3.18 Dave Hillier x4
3.27 Brian Hopkins x4
3.36 John Farrell x4