Important info for Stockport Golf Club event

Posted on February 3, 2014 by tpmaxwell

IMPORTANT NEWS for Thursdays STOCKPORT EVENT

Dear Maxitours players, despite recent heavy rain Stockport are very keen for the event to go ahead on Thursday. However there is a:
TROLLEY BAN and
Play will be from semi rough to protect the fairways.
Please inform your playing partners in order to prevent any disappointment.

If you are unable to play due to the trolley ban please inform me by 8pm tomorrow in order that I can find replacements.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause,

Many thanks,
Tim

Ps. Please note the start time is 11.30am not 11.20am as advertised.

Start times at Stockport Golf Club on Thursday

11.30am start

1a Neville Dennis x4

1b Colin Roberts x4

2 Mark Wheeler x4

3a Ian King x4

3b Phil Vokes x4

4 Rob Hands x4

5 Bill Ross x4

6a Ian Buxton x4

6b Dave Hillier x4

7a Dave Hillier x4
7b Brian Greenbank x4

8 Pete O’Neill x4

9a John Hilton x2 Roger McMullen x2

9b Dereek Hollindrake x4

10a Hegarty x4

10b Dave Stanhope x4

11 Graham Jackson x2/4

12a Russell Humphries x4

12b Nigel Comsty x2 Jim Caldwell x2

13a Geoff Haynes x4

13b Mick Mahon x4

14 Frank Stapleton x4

15a Gary Garner x4

15bDave Keen x2 Rob Tabbron x2

16Charles Herbert x4

17 John Stubbs x4

17 Dave Parsons x4

18 Richard Blackwell x2 Bartholomew x2

Results from Windy West Lancs

Posted on January 28, 2014 by tpmaxwell

Results from Windy West Lancs

Maxitours at West Lancashire Golf Club.

Clear blue skies and a challenging wind were the reward for the Maxitours players who made the trip to the Championship standard West Lancashire Golf Club today.

An early shower followed by a hail storm and gale force winds caused even the seagulls to take shelter, however the skies soon cleared and the general consensus was of a ‘brutal but very enjoyable day!’
‘All we needed was a plague of locusts and we would have had the lot!’ observed soft Yorkshire man David Kelly.

A few Manchester United fans turned up looking miserable and bleary eyed after a disappointing and late night at old Trafford yesterday. Crazy fan David Hillier looked depressed after the Sunderland defeat and his woes continued on the golf course. In fact he actually scored more penalties than the reds as he saw his ball flying out of bounds over the Southport – Liverpool railway line on the long 11th.

(Things are not all bad for the red faithful -apparently David Moyes has promised to get United into a major European competition next year, but he hasn’t decided which song they are going to sing yet.)

Today was a day for hitting controlled low shots under the wind. Tiger Woods would relish playing his trademark low ‘stinger’ into the breeze. ‘Most shots I hit today were stingers’ complained frost bitten Dave Parsons blowing on his numb fingers after hitting several of his very own ‘trademark’ thinned iron shots.

The scoring in today’s tough conditions was understandably very average. Gary Hempstead(11) returned fresh from playing badly a Portuguese pro-am and he turned on the style in front of his home fans. Gary contributed extremely well to earn his team of Mark Davin(3), Mark Simister(11) and Brian Kelly(13) a career best 4th place with 71 points.

Bramall’s brilliant Richard Blackwell(13), Andy Hamlett(9) and Ron Jolley(16) earned some valuable Order of Merit points as they teamed up with Simon Hemsley(9) to score 73 points and 3rd place.

There was some magical golf from the Didsbury team as Barney Ross(3) holed a full wedge on the par five 2nd and Paul Dalby(3) holed an old fashioned bump and run approach with his 6 iron on the 7th hole to collect valuable eagles for their team. Phil Vokes(2) and school teacher Kevin Hamilton(+1) also played well to earn second place for the high quality fourball.

Today was a day when experience, desire and determination were required in order to succeed. The ageing yet charismatic team from Swinton Park has all these qualities in abundance. They picked up four shots on the tough stretch from the 13th to 15th holes to earn their first victory of the winter. Smooth swinging Frank Massey(12) relished the challenge and also commented on the excellent quality of the tees and greens. Jimmy O’Reilly(10), John Reilly(7) and Jim O’Driscoll(11) were the rest of the gifted team.

Special mention should go to Ian Buxton from Darwin Golf Club as he defied the odds by completing 18 holes wearing a pair of shorts.

Many thanks to all players for your 100% attendance and support once again today.
Yours in Golf,
Tim

Nearest the Pin 3rd Kevin Seaton Dozen Srixon Soft feel
Nearest the Pin 12th Brian Kelly Dozen Srixon soft feel
2’s £85 8 pro V1s or 16 srixon AD333s each Paul Dalby Kevin Beattie Danny Huffman

West Lancs	23-Jan-2014
Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Frank Massey, John Reilly, Jimmy O’Reilly, Jim Driscoll	76	12	FJ Aqualite shoes each
2	Phil Vokes, Paul Dalby, Barney Ross, Kevin Hamilton	74	10	Maxitours Sweater each
3	Richard Blackwell, Ron Jolley, Andy Hamlett, Simon Helmsley	73	8	Greg Norman Shirt each
4	Gary Hemstead, Mark Davin, Mark Simister, Brian Kelly	71	6	Titleist cap each
5	Mike Fenton, Andy Hall, Don Milligan, Tony Stiles	71	4	Ashworth Cap each
6	Ian King, Alex Elliott, Mike Spencer, Joe Kirwan	70	2
7=	Charles Herbert, Ross Birch, Brian Hopkins, Andy Stubbens	68
7=	Iain Bartholomew, John Hilditch, Peter Smith, Simon Walton	68
9=	Lewis Marland, Kevin Seaton, Gareth Winston, Neil Laurent	67
9=	Sean Kirkby, Steve Roberts, Frank Gill, Steve Quail	67
11=	Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer, Frank Hindle, Tony Wilson	66
11=	Gav Sutcliffe, Brett Sutcliffe, Mike McCurdy, Dave Herbert	66
13	Lee Tilley, Dave Rhodes, Dave Sarsfield, Gary Torr	65
14	Gavin Dixon, Bobby Aston, Gary Sinclair, Kevin Beattie	64
15	Mark Wheeler, Dave Murphy, Rob Lavery,	62
16	Russel Humphries, Bernars Fee, Ian Perkins, Graeme Hammond	61
17=	Dave Parsons, Geoff Sherburn, Chris Leonard, Dave Moore	60
17=	Geoff Haynes, Ian Ainsworth, Terry Clough, Arthur Jowell	60
19	Bob Sutton, David Kelly, Dave Harlow, John Millington	58

Results from terrific Vale Royal

Posted on January 28, 2014 by tpmaxwell

Next week full at West Lancs- 11am shotgun start

Maxitours at beautiful Vale Royal

A warm January day with plenty of sunshine greeted today’s Maxitours competitors at beautiful Vale Royal in the heart of Cheshire. Ian Embury the General Manager Looks like he has lost weight this Christmas and he and his top staff made us feel very welcome indeed.

Fresh faced Trevor Houghton is 50 years old tomorrow; unfortunately he can’t begin his celebrations early after he could only manage a dismal 35 points today.

In today’s event Bob Sinclair and Dave Stenton from Alsager were delighted to take the over 60’s seniors prize with a superb 43 points on this high quality but testing golf course.

‘Carpet Bob’ Kwan made a rare appearance on Maxitours today. The Macclesfield flooring tycoon was seen taking notes as he had rarely sees such smooth well laid surfaces when he is at work. He scored 41 points playing alongside his carpet fitting son Robert.

John Aikenhead’s building work is usually far superior to his golf. However an unusually good start to his round at Vale Royal today gave him some solid foundations on which to construct his round. He teamed up with taxi driver Steve Ford and they drove away with 3rd position after they collected 44 points.

Denton’s Jim Cox teamed up with Ian Gibson who owns a big insulation company. Gibson is famous for normally LAGGING his putts. Today both putters were hot and the likeable duo knocked in their fair share of putts on the way to 44 points and 4th place.

Second place went to the consistent pairing of Gary Garner and Mark Green who scored an excellent 45 points.

Republic of Ireland legend Frank Stapleton has played some great golf so far this winter, today he teamed up with best selling author Dave Wilson and they scored a superb 47 points. ‘We putted great’ said the legendary Irishman as he tried to hold back the tears during his acceptance speech.

Many thanks to Shotsaver for their terrific continued Maxitours support.

Nearest the Pin 10th Ian Bartholomew Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin 16th Ben Alcock Dozen AD333s
2’s £107.50 Paul Dalby Dave Murphy Brian Hopkins Frank Stapleton 7 Pro V1s or 14 srixons per 2

Vale Royal		15-Jan-2014

Player pairings	Pos	Score	OoM	Comment
Frank Stapleton, Dave Wilson	1	47	12	Shotsaver 210 each
Gary Garner, Mark Green	2	45	11	Aqualite shoes each
John Aikenhead, Steve Ford	3	44	10	Maxitours sweater each
Ian Gibson, Jim Cox	4	44	9	Greg Norman Shirt each
Bob Sinclair, Dave Stenton	5	43	8	Maxitours sweater* over 60’s prize
Alan Pengelly, Peter Cartlidge	6	43	7	Dozen AD333s each
Jon Farrell, Mike McCurdy	7	43	6	Titleist Cap each
Ross Sellors, Kevin Chisnell	8	42	5	Ashworth Cap each
Barney Ross, Paul Dalby	9	42	4	Ashworth Cap each
Ian Bartholomew, John Hilditch	10	42	3	Ashworth Cap each
Derek Hollinrake, Rob Allen	11	41	2
Bob Kwan, Robert Kwan	12	41	1
Nigel Comsty, Paul Baxter	13=	41
Andy Stubbens, Andy Hockenall	13=	41
Barry Jackson, Dave Beavis	13=	41
Mark Gauci , James Cone	16=	40
John Hughes, Louis Laviscount	16=	40
Graham Littler, Tommy Thomson	16=	40
Lewis Marland, Alf Shillitoe	16=	40
Mike Spencer, Joe Kirwan	20=	39
Alan Clough, Ian Ainsworth	20=	39
Keith Coxon, Guy Hall	20=	39
Gareth Lover, Martin Firth	20=	39
Dave Alcock, Ben Alcock	24=	38
Warren Newton, Pat Keenen	24=	38
Dave Blood, Andy Sandham	24=	38
Mike Bannister, Eric Knowles	24=	38
Brian Hopkins, Neil Wrigley	24=	38
John Stubbs, John Royle	24=	38
Richard Blackwell, Andy Hamnett	24=	38
Richard Palmer, Tony Wilson	24=	38
Phil Wise, Colin Baxendale	24=	38
Chris Lee, Tony Woodford	33=	37
Anton Johnson, Keith Harris	33=	37
Geoff Haynes, Bill Harris	33=	37
Chris Meikleham, Barney Hunter	33=	37
Ian King, Ashley Elliott	37=	36
Paul Sherlock, John Bent	37=	36
Colin Roberts, Tony Evans	37=	36
Dave Murphy, Joe Bellis	37=	36
Brian Gibbons, Rob Lavery	37=	36
Stuart Pearson, Kevin Hawkins	37=	36
Jim Caldwell, Trevor Houghton	43=	35
Mike Osbourne, Russ Johnson	43=	35
Graham Robins, Ken Ogden	43=	35
Mickey Grey, Matt Jansen	46=	32
Mick Mahon, Frank Hindle	46=	32
Doug Botterill, Steve Heap	48	31
Nigel Fairhurst, Barry Hargreaves	49=	28
Steve Johnson, Carl H-Jones	49=	28

West Lancs Shotgun start 11am
Thursday 23rd January
1a Geoff Haynes x4
1b Mick Mahon x4
2a Colin Roberts x4
2b Jason Waites x4
3 Neville Dennis x4
4a Mark Wheeler x4
4b Dave Blood x4
5Richard Blackwell x4
5b Bill Ross x4
6 Ian Bartholomew x4
7 Charles Herbert x4
7b Sean Kirkby x4
8 Dave Parsons x4
9a Lewis Marland x4
9b Dave Stanhope x4
10 Bob Sutton x4
11a Ian King x4
11b Phil Vokes x4
12 Liam Harrison x2 Gary Garner x2
13a Mike Fenton x4
13b Ian Buxton x4
14 Gav Dixon x4
15a David Hillier x4
15b David Hillier x4
16 Lee Tilley x4
16 Lee Tilley x4
17 John Stubbs x4
18 Russell Humphries x4
res Jim Rymer x4
res Carl Kennedy x4
res John Broadhurst x4
res Dave Collinson x4
res Gary Whittaker x4

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Sandiway Cancelled

Posted on January 28, 2014 by tpmaxwell

unfortunately due to heavy overnight rain the event at Sandiway is now off. Sorry for any inconvenience, Tim

Results from Cracking Caldy

Posted on January 9, 2014 by tpmaxwell

On Thursday, 9 January 2014, 21:16, timothy maxwell <maxwellgolf@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

*spaces available at perhaps the best winter course in Cheshire-Vale Royal next Wednesday*(pairs event)

Maxitours at Cracking Caldy

A breezy and impressively dry Caldy was the setting for todays Maxitours event. The testing conditions were enjoyed by a field of over 100 players. The course really was immaculate and there was no evidence of damage from the recent storms and floods which have battered our coastline in recent weeks.

Des Kelly thought it was his lucky day when I told him he was teeing off near the attractive old Golf Clubhouse, unfortunately for Des it is now a converted property situated behind the 6th hole on the most distant part of the course.

Phil Wise has had a heavy festive season, I am ashamed to say he staggered into me as I was ordering a large kebab (chicken, salad, no mayo) in Knutsford just before Christmas. Today he was still talking nonsense and swaying erratically from side to side as he battled in vain against the strengthening Wirral wind.

Caldy is a special venue as it a mix of three courses in one. The first nine holes are magnificent cliff top links, the next five are manicured parkland and the final four holes are historic heathland. Andy Hamlett(9) didn’t play well on any of them however he was well backed up by the improving Richard Blackwell(13), Ron Jolley(16) and John Hilditch(11) as the team finished 5th.

The strong winds and wet conditions favoured the big hitting teams today and the Shrigley Hall team of Brian Hopkins(6), Mike Powell(12), Ross Birch(7) and Charles Herbert(16) enjoyed the challenge as they scored 85 points.

Martin Firth(6), Andy Stubbens(5), Alan Pengelly(13) and Andy Hockenhull(20) scored heavily on the downwind holes and their 86 points was enough for third spot. Phil Ashcroft(15), Graham Robins(17), Gary Garner(6) and Tony Robinson(8) took second place with a terrific 87 points. A huge cheer could be heard in the clubhouse after big Phil holed his approach shot on the first hole to collect five vital points.

Taking todays honours was the North Manchester team of Aiden Hoosen(2), Darren Smith(7), Alan Burton(11) and team captain Gary Hornby(17). Talented Hoosen played great however all the team contributed well as the Mancunians impressively tamed the wind for their first Maxitours victory with 87 points.

Thanks to all players for your terrific support once again today.

2’s £97.50 28 3 pro V1 balls each or 6 srixon ad333s
Tony Wilson Carl McKinney Steve Roberts John Stubbs Mke McCurdy Joe York Martin Firth x2 Phil Ashcroft x2

Nearest the Pin 2nd Mike Mccurdy Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin 10th Phil Ashcroft Dozen AD333s

Caldy	09-Jan-2014
Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Gary Hornby, Darren Smith, Aiden Hoosen, Alan Burton	87	12	Galvin Green Shirt each
2	Gary Garner, Phil Ashcroft, Graham Robins, Tony Robinson	87	10	Dozen Taylor made Pentas each
3	Martin Firth, Andy Stubbens, Alan Pengelly, Andy Hockehhull	86	8	Dozen Srixon z stars each
4	Charles Herbert, Brian Hopkins, Ross Birch, Mike Powell	85	6	Titleist cap each
5	Richard Blackwell, Ron Jolley, Andy Hamlett, John Hilditch	82	4	Srixon cap each
6	Ian Ainsworth, Arthur Jowell, Trevor Harrison, Jack Kendal	78	2
7	John Farrell, Mike McCurdy, Gav Sutcliffe, Paul Wrigley	77
8	Jason Waite, Howard Baker, Steve Lowe, Pete Cleaver	76
9	Dave Murphy, Phil Murphy, Brian Gibbons, Rob Lavery	75
10=	Carl Kennedy, Joe York, Terry Gilbert, Graham Culpin	74
10=	Dave Stanhope, Dave Harlow, Mark Hagarty, Phil Wise	74
12=	Russell Humphries, Iain Perkins, Bernard Fee, Jasuinder Randhawa	73
12=	Frank Massey, Jim Driscoll, John Reilly, Jimmy O’Reilly	73
14	Ian King, Joe Kirwan, Darren Whittaker, Mike Spencer	72
15	Steve Roberts, Carl McKinney, Sean Kirkby, John Locke	71
16	Ian Taylor, Dave Torkington, Ernie Rimmer, Harry Jewkes	70
17=	Gary Hemstead, Andy Baguley, D Hiuttanen, Rick Mills	69
17=	Ray Ward, Ray Twist, Geoff Cogswell, Ken Ogden	69
17=	Phil Vokes, Barney Ross, Paul Dalby, John Bent	69
17=	Geoff Sherburn, Paul Boulter, Chris Leonard, Peter Goodall	69
21=	David Hillier, Mark Simister, Chris Buckley, Mark Davin	68
21=	Colin Roberts, Bob Sinclair, Kevin Burt, John Rigby	68
23	Kevin Chisnell, Raoss Sellors, Steve Parle, Gary Parle	67
24	John Stubbs, John Royle, Guy Hall, Dave Parsons	63
25	Chris Hegarty, Gail Hegarty, Hubert Dunki-j, Colin Burke	57

Vale Royal start times 10.45am shotgun £25 inc bacon bap Pairs Betterball.
1a Geoff Haynes x4
1b Mick Mahon x4
2 Dave Blood x4
2b Frank Stapleton x4
3 Gary Garner x4
4 Chris Meikleham x4
5a Bob Kwan x4
5b Lewis Marland x2 Carl Kennedy x2
6 Derek Hollinrake x4
7a Doug Botterill x4
8 Richard Blackwell x2 Iain Bartholomew x2
9aJohn Stubbs x4
9b Charles Herbert x4
10 Neville Dennis x4
11a Colin Roberts x4
11b Mark Wheeler x4
12aPhil Vokes x4
13 Nigel Comsty x2 Jim Caldwell x2
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15 Ian King x4
16 Steve Johnson x2
17 Gary Whittaker x4
18 Andy Stubbens x4