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13 February, 2014 19:40

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Maxitours at perfect Prestbury

Maxitours players enjoyed the calm after the storm as they were met with golden sunshine, clear blue skies and crisp green fairways as they arrived at wonderful Prestbury this morning.
‘It’s like playing golf in Portugal –except without the hangover’ commented a delighted Frank Massey.

Duncan Cheslett was a late stand in for the Sale team today. ‘Can you point out who John Stubbs is?’ he asked trying to locate his new partners ‘He’s the old fella in the clubhouse wearing a creased red sweater’ I replied informatively. Duncan picked out his man with ease.

Lee Tilley also required a late stand in as playing partner Dave Sarsfield was at home recovering from shock after flying into Manchester Airport last night. His boeing 737 had two hair raising failed attempts to land before they were diverted to a slightly calmer East Midlands Airport .

Lancastrian Frank Hindle was in tears this morning after the winds caused a big branch to smash into his greenhouse and destroyed his award winning pansies. However he still came up smelling of roses as he picked up four dozen balls when he was the only player in the sweep to record a two on the testing par threes.

In today’s event the scoring was exceedingly close as the players enjoyed incredibly dry and fast running fairways. Ray Ward(15) teamed up with Gary Garner(6) and his two sons, Jordan(21) and David(24) to finish in 4th spot with 84 points, just one shot away from first position.
The low handicap team from Didsbury also scored 84 points to finish third and ever present Paul Dalby(3), Paul Sherlock(5), Phil Vokes(2) and Barney Ross(3) claimed to have missed more than their fair share of putts.

A terrific back nine saw Derek Hollindrake’s(8) Pleasington team take second place. Eric Knowles(8) owns a childrens nursery and he kept a close eye on the younger members of his team, Rob Allen(12) and wealthy antiques dealer Chris Davies(9), to make sure they were behaving over the closing holes.

The Tytherington quartet of Andy Stubbens(5), Andy Hockenhull(20), Johnnie Walker(8) and Pete Gifney(20) took top spot with 85 points. Long distance lorry driver Johnnie looked paler than usual when he arrived to play this morning. He drove to Scotland and back last night carrying a container load of flammable gas as all around him wagons were being blown off the motorway. ‘It helps you put tricky three footers into perspective’ said the delighted and friendly trucker.

Many thanks for playing today, I think everyone enjoyed this excellent venue.
Tim.

Nearest the Pin 7th Iain Bartholomew Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin 17th Paul Sherlock Dozen AD333s
2’s Lucky Frank Hindle £82.50 24 prov1s or 4 dozen Srixons all to himself!

Prestbury 13-Feb-2014
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Andy Stubbens, Andy Hockenhull, Johnnie Walker, Pete Gifney 85 12 Galvin Green shirt each
2 Derek Hollindrake, Eric Knowles, Rob Allen, Chris Davies 84 10 Dozen Titleist pro v1s each
3 Phil Vokes, Paul Dalby, Barney Ross, Paul Sherwood 84 8 doz Srixon ad333 each
4 Gary Garner, Jordan Garner, David Garner, Ray Ward 84 6 Titleist cap each
5 Frank Stapleton, Stuart Pearson, Dave Wilson, Kevin Hawkins 82 4 Ashworth cap each
6 Pete O,Neill, Steve Torkington, Alan Leigh, Paul Jones 81 2
7 Richard Blackwell, Ron Jolley, Andy Hamlett, Simon Helmsley 81
8 Dave Blood, Jim Cox, Joel King, Sandy Calder 80
9= Geoff Haynes, Alan Clough, Terry Davison, Trevor Harrison 78
9= Brian Greenbank, Matt Nelstrop, John Kennedy, Dave Wainwright 78
11 Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer, Frank Hindle, Tony Wilson 77
12 Iain Bartholomew, Max Henderson, Kevin Barker, Ian Noke 76
13= John Reilly, Jimmy O’Reilly, Frank Massey, Jim O’Driscoll 75
13= Colin Roberts, John Rigby, Ian Tinling, Dave Marchant 75
15= Ian King, Joe Kirwan, Ashley Elliott, Charlie Rooney 74
15= Ed Wilkinson, Scott Ashall, David Wilkinson, Roger Percival 74
17= Steve Tyrell, Ray Jones, Barry Eddlestone, Kevin Fahy 73
17= Lee Tilley, Billy Coleman, Dave Rhodes, Rob Norbury 73
19= Alan Pengelly, Bri Hopkins, Andy Barstow, Roy Hargreaves 71
19= Ed Pysden, Pete Norbury, Mike Norbury, Nad Haq 71
21 John Stubbs, Duncan Cheslett, John Royle, Guy Hall 70
22 Wayne Colclough, Ken Ashford, Stuart Hawkey, Simon Richards 69
23 Nigel Comsty, Michael Barron, Ron Hopkins, Phil Parry 68

Delamere Forest start times
Thurday 20th February
1st tee
9.45am Neville Dennis x4
9.54am Colin Roberts x4
10.03am Dave Stanhope x4
10.12am Nigel Oakes x2 Pete Short x2
10.21am Bob Sutton x4
10.30am Mike Fenton x4
10.39am Rob Hands x4
10.48am Liam Harrison x4
10.57am Lewis Marland x2 Simon Helmsley x2
11.06am Pete O’Neill x4
11.15am Roger McMullen x4
11.24am Ian Brougham x4
11.33am Mark Robinson x4?

10th tee
9.45am Ian King x4
9.54am Phil Vokes x4
10.03am Geoff Haynes x4
10.12am Mick Mahon x4
10.21am Dave Blood x4
10.30am Brian Greenbank x4
10.39am John Stubbs x4
10.48am Eddie Ellis x4
10.57am Frank Stapleton x4
11.06am Andy Hamlett x2 Bartholomew x2
11.15am Gail Hegarty x4
11.24am Charles Herbert x4
11.33am Andy Stubbens x4
res
Eddy Stirling x2/4?

Joe York x4
Ron Tabbron x2

The Fantastic new Maxitours Summer Schedule

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Dear Maxitours player,

I am delighted to unveil the best ever Maxitours Summer Schedule!

I think you will agree that all the courses on the 2014 Summer Tour are top quality venues and as always I have tried to give my players the best value possible.

Thanks for your incredible support over the past twelve months. Once again ALL the clubs we have visited have welcomed us back with open arms. Your on course etiquette and more importantly the high standards of integrity in which you play each week makes my work so easy and enjoyable and adds to Maxitours’ growing reputation.

I wish you all the best for the coming Summer season and hope you enjoy every minute you are on the course,

Yours in Golf,

Tim

Maxitours- where great golf comes first!

Please let me know if you are interested in sponsoring a Maxitours event!

The Fantastic 7th Maxitours Summer Schedule
May Event
Thurs 1st Prestbury AM AM £30 inc bap
Weds 7th Pleasington Pairs £25
Fri 16th North Manchester AM AM £20
Thurs 22nd Hopwood AM AM £22.50
Tues 27th Sandiway Pairs £30 Etiqus Challenge
June
Thurs 5th DunhamForest Pairs £25 John Hilditch Classic
Thurs 12th Knutsford AM AM £20
Mon 16th Conwy Pairs £30
Thurs 26th Old Worsley AM AM £20
July
Fri 4th Vale Royal AM AM £25 inc bap
Thurs 10th Davenport Pairs £20
Thurs 17th Ringway AM AM £25 Taylormade Masters
Thurs 24th Hazel Grove Pairs £20
Thurs 31st Hopwood Pairs £22.50 Titleist Challenge
August
Tues 5th Crewe AM AM £20
Thurs 14th Prestbury AM AM £30 inc bap JP &Brimelow Open
Tues 19th Sandiway Pairs £30
Thurs 28th Pleasington Pairs £25
September
Thurs 4th Hesketh AM AM £30 Footjoy Classic
Thurs 11th Hazel Grove AM AM £20
Thurs 18th Reddish Vale Pairs £20
Fri 26th Vale Royal AM AM £25 inc bap
October
Thurs 2nd Stockport Pairs £25 Etiqus Masters
Thurs 9th Vale of Llangollen AM AM £22.50
Mon 13th DunhamForest Pairs £25
Thurs 23rd Mere AM AM £30

Thursday- trolley ban + Order of Merit + new schedule released tomorrow!

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There is a trolley ban in operation at Prestbury on Thursday, carrying only please.
Sorry for any inconvenience.

Tim.

THE NEW MAXITOURS 2014 SCHEDULE WILL BE RELEASED TOMORROW!!
The latest Shotsaver Order of Merit February 11th 2014.

1 Paul Dalby 65
2 Ron Jolley 48
3 Phil Vokes 46
4 Alan Pengelly 45
5 Richard Blackwell 44
6 Brian Hopkins 42
6 Barney Ross 42
8 Andy Hamlett 41
9 Martin Firth 38
10 Gary Garner 37
11 Andy Stubbens 35
12 Steve Lowe 33
13 Jimmy O’Reilly 32
13 John Reilly 32
13 Frank Stapleton 32
13 Dave Wilson 32
17 Dave Murphy 31
18 Jim Driscoll 29
18 Simon Helmsley 29
20 Alex Elliott 27
21 John Farrell 26
22 Ross Sellors 25
23 Brian Gibbons 24
23 Frank Massey 24
25 Stuart Pearson 23
26 Des Kelly 22
26 Phil Lockett 22
26 Richard Palmer 22
29 Charles Herbert 21
29 John Hilditch 21
29 Ian King 21
32 Tony Cooper 20
32 Mark Green 20
32 Liam Harrison 20
32 Lewis Marland 20
32 Peter O’Neill 20
37 Pete Cleaver 19
37 Adam Hart 19
37 Joe Kirwan 19
37 Gareth Lover 19
37 Malcolm Wells 19
42 Ross Birch 18
42 Kevin Seaton 18
42 Mark Simister 18
45 Phil Ashcroft 17
45 Iain Bartholomew 17
45 Keith Fitzpatrick 17
45 Brett Sutcliffe 17
45 Gavin Sutcliffe 17
45 Jason Waite 17
51 John Hilton 16
51 Mike McCurdy 16
51 Mark Richardson 16
51 Andy Taylor 16
51 Dave Torkington 16
56 Darren Whittaker 15
57 Simon Maxwell 14
57 Paul Sherlock 14
57 Bob Sinclair 14
60 Ian Ainsworth 13
60 Jim Cox 13
60 Ian Gibson 13
60 Frank Hindle 13
60 Andy Hockenhull 13
60 Alan Leigh 13
60 Colin Lynch 13
67 Howard Baker 12
67 John Buckley 12
67 Alan Burton 12
67 Pete Hall 12
67 Steve Hamlett 12
67 Wayne Harris 12
67 Nad Haq 12
67 Aiden Hoosen 12
67 Gary Hornby 12
67 Ben Jackson 12
67 Dean Jagger 12
67 Mark Kilgallon 12
67 Geoff Massey 12
67 Keith Pearson 12
67 Mike Sleater 12
67 Darren Smith 12
67 Gary Torr 12
84 Gareth Bradley 11
84 Charles Casson 11
84 Alan Clough 11
84 Chris Cyprus 11
84 Reuben Fielding 11
84 Phil Gow 11
84 Kevin Hawkins 11
84 Andy Sharratt 11
92 John Aikenhead 10
92 John Anderton 10
92 Peter Brown 10
92 Steve Ford 10
92 Kevin Hamilton 10
92 Graham Jackson 10
92 Michael McCurdy 10
92 Phil Murphy 10
92 Graham Robins 10
92 Tony Robinson 10
102 Jonathon Lynch 9
102 Mark Wheeler 9
104 Paul Barrow 8
104 Steve Berrell 8
104 Paul Burrows 8
104 Chris Burrows 8
104 Phil Davies 8
104 Jim Hodges 8
104 Dave Keen 8
104 Mike Spencer 8
104 Dave Stanhope 8
104 Dave Stenton 8
104 Ian Taylor 8
104 Phil Williams 8
116 Jae Bowers 7
116 Pete Cartlidge 7
116 Kevin Chisnell 7
116 David Fearnley 7
116 Mick Mahon 7
116 Graham Mitton 7
116 Phil Sharp 7
116 Sam Turner 7
116 Bob Vickers 7
125 Rob Allen 6
125 Kevin Burt 6
125 Nathan Chadwick 6
125 Mark Davin 6
125 Mike Delooze 6
125 Bernard Fee 6
125 Gary Hempstead 6
125 Derek Hollinrake 6
125 Russell Humphries 6
125 Brian Kelly 6
125 Hitash Patel 6
125 Mike Powell 6
125 Stuart Robinson 6
125 John Royle 6
125 Andy Royle 6
125 John Stubbs 6
125 James Williams 6
125 Tony Wilson 6
143 Dave Blood 5
143 Tony Evans 5
143 Bob Kwan 5
143 Ian Mathers 5
143 John Rigby 5
143 Jonny Walker 5
143 Dave Westwood 5
150 John Colquitt 4
150 Les Craig 4
150 Terry Davison 4
150 Mick Fenton 4
150 John Gregory 4
150 Andy Hall 4
150 Geoff Haynes 4
150 Phil Hudson 4
150 Joel King 4
150 Don Milligan 4
150 Tony Stiles 4
161 Mark Beresford 3
161 Steve Best 3
161 Pat Cliff 3
161 Moby Rawthore 3
165 Dave Antrobus 2
165 Joe Armitt 2
165 Dave Ellison 2
165 Trevor Harrison 2
165 John Hughes 2
165 Arthur Jowell 2
165 Jack Kendall 2
165 Blair Marriott 2
165 Dave McDougall 2
165 Bob Mottershead 2
165 Mark Robinson 2
165 Alf Shillitoe 2
165 Craig Simpson 2
165 Richard Williamson 2
179 Andy Bethell 1
179 Russ Brookes 1
179 Mike Brown 1
179 Mo Dar 1
179 Robert Kwan 1
179 Andy Sandham 1

Results from super Stockport + Prestbury start times

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Knutsford Golf Club Mixed Opens
Thursday 15th May
Sunday 21st September

If you would like to enter the above competitions please email our very nice organiser
kevinpearce41 -places are filling fast!

Maxitours at Stockport Golf Club

Maxitours players enjoyed dry, storm free golf at one of Cheshire ’s finest courses today. Stockport Golf Club was in excellent condition considering some incredibly heavy overnight rain and many thanks must go to the wonderful green keeper and Secretary for making us feel so welcome and preparing the course to such a high standard.

Joe Armitt celebrated the first day of the winter Olympics by wearing one of the most ridiculous bobble hats seen in the seven years history of Maxitours. Pete Holmes also got into the Olympic mood as his golf went ‘Rapidly Downhill’ on the back nine and he finished joint last playing alongside Derek Payne.

As I happily practiced hitting fat wedge shots on the chipping green close to the 13th tee it was very interesting to watch the great variety of swings adopted by Maxitours players;

Top sportsmen Stuart Pearson and Frank Stapleton had strong athletic moves through the ball. Ian King who buys and sells oil for a living is developing a very fluid motion. Top musician Phil Ashworth has tremendous rhythm and builder Iain Bartholomew’s swing is based on very solid foundations. Jimmy O’Reilly owns a fleet of black cabs and his playing partners called out Taxi! on several occasions as his ball whizzed passed the hole on the slick greens. I am not sure what Michael McCurdy does for a living but if he is ever short of work I will recommend him to my local flooring shop which currently has a vacancy for a carpet beater.

Richard Palmer (known as Arnold to his pals) was delighted to hit his shot to within two feet of the 16th hole to take nearest the pin. Unfortunately Bernard Fee who was playing in the match behind him happily removed the marker from his line and forgot where it came from. Distraught Palmer was nearly in tears when he saw the marker over 10 feet away before the situation was quickly rectified in the clubhouse.

In todays event Bramall’s Ashley Elliott(9) and Ian King(8) teamed up to score 43 points and an excellent back nine saw them pip four other talented pairs to finish in 5th position.

In a recent Gallup pole Swinton Parks Pete O’Neill(2) was recently voted in the top five worst dressed members of the tour, today he played some excellent golf alongside Alan Leigh and he was delighted to finish in 4th place with 44 points. Scruffy Pete narrowly missed out on improving his appearance as 3rd place and a maxitour sweater was won by Brian Hopkins(6) and Alan Pengelly(13) who had the same score but a slightly better back nine.

Stuart Pearson(5) and charismatic Kevin Hawkins(11) scored an excellent 45 points to take 2nd place however todays honours went to Ashton on Mersey duo Mark Simister(11) and Wayne Harris(13) with a wonderful 47 points. After years in the golfing doldrums Simister’s previous lifetime best was recorded two weeks ago with a 4th place finish at West Lancs and his good form continued today as they recorded a terrific 47 points. Well played chaps.

Thanks to all players for your support today.
Yours in Golf, Tim.

Nearest the Pin 16th Dozen Richard Palmer AD333s
Nearest the Pin in two 18th Frank Massey Dozen AD333s
£82.50 24 pro v1s 3 balls each 6 srixons

2’s Paul Dalby Mark Simister Dennis Lawless Dave Keen Richard Palmer x2 Stapleton Alan Pengelly Derek Hollindrake

Stockport 06-Feb-2014
Pos Player pairings Score OoM Comment
1 Mark Simister, Wayne Harris 47 12 Cleveland Wedge each
2 Stuart Pearson, Kevin Hawkins 45 11 Footjoy Travel Holdall each
3 Brian Hopkins, Alan Pengelly 44 10 Maxitours sweater each
4 Pete O’Neill, Alan Leigh 44 9 Dozen Srixon ad333 each
5 Ian King, Ashly Elliott 43 8 Dozen Srixon ad333 each
6 Gary Garner , Phil Ashworth 43 7 titleist cap each
7 Ian Taylor, Dave Torkington 43 6 titleist cap each
8 Johnny Walker, Andy Hockenhall 43 5 ashworth cap each
9 Derek Hollindrake, Robert Allen 43 4 ashworth cap each
10 Dave Wilson, Frank Stapleton 42 3
11 Tony Wilson, Frank Hindle 42 2
12 Barney Ross, Paul Dalby 42 1
13= Phil Vokes, Steve Latchford 42
13= Paul Burrows, Dennis Lawless 42
13= Ian Thompson, Paul Donnely 42
16= Alex Elliott, Joe Armitt 41
16= Ray Ward, Ray Twist 41
18= Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer 40
18= Charles Herbert, Ross Birch 40
18= Geoff Haynes, Terry Davison 40
18= Paul Kennedy, Duncan Cheslett 40
18= Andy Stubbens, Gareth Lover 40
23= Jim Driscoll, Frank Massey 39
23= John Reilly, Jimmy O’Reilly 39
23= Iain Perkins, Greg Fee 39
23= Bernard Fee, Russell Humphries 39
23= Iain Bartholomew, Jiohn Hilditch 39
23= Dave Keen, Charlie Rooney 39
29= Bill Ross, Dave Herbert 38
29= Gav Sutcliffe, Brett Sutcliffe 38
29= Graham Brownhill, Malcolm Brownhill 38
32= Ian Ainsworth, Alan Clough 37
32= Richard Blackwell, Andy Hamlett 37
32= Mike McCurdy, Jon Farrell 37
35= Ron Jolley, Simon Helmsley 36
35= Brian Greenbank, David Wainwright 36
35= Rob Tabbron, Colin Walton 36
38= Colin Roberts, John Rigby 35
38= Dave Marchant, Jeff Andrews 35
40= Chris Hegarty, Gail Hegarty 34
40= Nigel Comsty, Paul Baxter 34
42= Pete Holmes, Derek Payne 33
42= Ron Hopkins, Roger McMullen 33
42= Gary Hemstead, Dan Huffman 33

Start times at Prestbury
11am Shotgun am am £25 inc bacon bap
1a Richard Blackwell x4
1b Dave Stanhope x4
2a Pete O’Neill x4
2b Gail Hegarty x4
3 Bill Ross x4
4 George Maxwell x4
5 Iain Bartholomew x4
5b Lewis Marland x4
6a Neville Dennis x4
6b Colin Roberts x4
7 Mark Wheeler x4
8aIan King x4
8bPhil Vokes x4
9a Geoff Haynes x4
9b Mick Mahon x4
10 Dave Blood x4
11a Paul Woodcock x4
11b Charles Herbert x4
12 Wayne Colclough x4
13 Andy Stubbens x4
13 Nigel Comsty x4
14a Gary Garner x4
14b John Stubbs x4
15 Ed Wilkinson x4
16a Derek Hollindrake x4
16b Brian Greenbank x4
17 Frank Stapleton x4
18a Lee Tilley x4
18b Lee Tilley x4
res
Mark Robinson x4
Ian Brougham x4