Results from Dunham Forest

Limited times at Dunham Forest Pairs Thursday 17th
Times at Conwy AM AM Monday 21st
Limited times at Knutsford SINGLES 24th April

Maxitours at The Mere

The 2014 golf season officially started with 92 of the best players in the world competing for the US Masters. Nearly 150 of the best Maxitours competitors arrived at classy Mere today looking forward to the start of their golf season.

Arnold Palmer teed off in the first group at Augusta this afternoon. Bob Sutton also teed off in the first group at Mere this morning.

Arnie has been one of the games greats. He is perhaps the most charismatic and well loved golfer ever to have lived, he played with panache, aggression and flare and wowed the crowds with his tremendous ball striking. However he is struggling to walk due to problems with his hips. Bob is very similar to Arnie as he also has problems with his hips.

Paul Hodgson struggles to look on the bright side of life. ‘Are you still off 13?’ I enquired. ‘No I’m down to 12 now.’ he replied gloomily. ‘That’s good- has your golf improved?’ ‘No, my handicap’s just come down’.

Steve Morfitt from Barnsley always plays in the Mere event. His broad Yorkshire accent is hard to understand. Today he confused one of the well spoken young blonde Mere waitresses. She asked him what sandwich he would like to order ‘can I have chicken, duck.’ He answered.

In today’s competition Ted Taylor opened his clubface and feathered in a high rescue club to within two feet of the pin on the 14th and take the nearest the pin prize. Playing partner Mick Kerin said he couldn’t break the news that he wasn’t in the 2’s sweep until after Ted rolled the ball confidently into the middle of the cup. Young Joe Campion took nearest the pin on the 8th hole.

Three teams tied for 3rd position on 81 points and all had to be separated on the best last three holes. Every golf shot is enjoyed by someone and a missed 8 inch putt by Andrew Holmes left his team close to tears. This meant Jim Caldwells team were delighted to finish a seasons best fourth and the Wigan team of Phil Dermott, Phil Cooney, Danny Ritchie and Carl Dermott took to the podium in third place.

Second place went to the Didsbury low handicap team of Paul Dalby, Paul Sherlock, Phil Vokes and Steve Latchford with a solid 83 points. Taking today’s honours were top cricketer Gary Garner and his son Jordan, Graham Robins and big musician Phil Ashcroft. A wonderful birdie at the last saw Phil dancing as he entered the clubhouse as his team took their first victory of the year.

Many thanks to Lancashire amateur golfing legend John Gallagher from Cleveland/Srixon who kindly sponsored today’s event and he also provided the srixon ball fitting facility.

In todays event:
Nearest the Pin 8th Joe Campion Dozen Soft feel
Nearest the Pin 14th Ted Taylor Dozen Soft feel
2’s £132.50 12 AD333s, soft feels or 6 Srixon Z Stars per 2.

2’s Steve Morfitt Steve Roberts Pete Cleaver Ian Trow Andrew Holmes Danny Ritchie

Dunham Forest start times
Thursday 17th April
8.00
8.09 Colin Roberts x4
8.18
8.27
8.36 Phil Vokes x4
8.45
8.54 Ian King x4
9.03
9.12 Dave Blood x4
9.21 Neville Dennis x4
9.30 Steve Hall x2 Kevin Chisnell x2
9.39 Liam Harrison x4
9.48 Dave Stanhope x4
9.57
10.06 Mick Mahon x4
10.15 Frank Stapleton x4
10.24
10.33 Lewis Marland x2
10.42 Pete Short x2 Ruel Spence x2
10.51 Jason Waite x4
11.00 Gary Garner x4
11.09 Sam Leach x4
11.18 Charles Herbert x4
11.27
11.36 Gav Nixon x4
11.45 Sean Kirkby x4
11.54 Andy Stubbensx4
12.03 Phil Lockett x4
12.12 John Stubbs x4
12.20 Danny Ritchie x4
12.28 Paul Lord x2 Carl Kennedy x2
12.36 Kenny Plumb x4
12.44 Richard Blackwell x4
12.52 David Hillier x4
1.00 David Hillier x4

Maxitours www.designerradiatorsdirect.co.uk AMAM at Sandiway

A stunning day for golf greeted over 100 Maxitours golfers at Sandiway today.
Once again we were made to feel very welcome by this wonderful club.

The magical weather also produced some magical shots.
First Jim O’Driscoll holed his second shot for an eagle on the stroke index one 7th hole, then Phil Lockett holed his approach shot to win nearest the Pin in two on the par four 8th hole. Finally the unlikely figure of Bob Sutton could be seen happily picking his ball out of the 18th hole after a superb hole in one.

Tony Wilson rarely gives his team mates compliments however today he congratulated team mate Frank Hindle on an excellent front nine- ‘Frank was brilliant he really kept us in it early on today -mind you he was rubbish for the other 27 holes’ he quickly added.

In the two day event the scoring was very close indeed with Eddy Sterling, Dave Blood and Pete Short’s team all finishing just short on 162 after two solid rounds. Chris Hegarty(8), Paul Bennett(11), Graham(10) and Malcolm Brownhill(12) had the round of the day with a superb 86 point haul which moved them up into a second place finish.

Pie connoisseurs Des Kelly(16), Phil Lockett(8), Pete Hall (4)and Hetash Patel(20) led overnight and after a solid start they started to feel the heat on the back nine. A tremendous Lockett birdie at the last calmed the nerves and they enjoyed their victory over a post round pint of San Miguel or two.

Many thanks to all players for supporting my first two day event, the event proved to be a big success and looks set to be repeated next year.

Thanks also to the event sponsor Jonathon Lynch who not only supported the event but played great golf this week.

£125 3 pro V1s or 6 srixons each
2’s Bob Suttonx2 Dave Harlow Jonty Geake Adam Swarbrick David Wainwright Barry Jackson x2 Phil Lockett x2 Anne Greenough

Day 1
Nearest the pin 16th Stuart Pearson Dozen Soft Feel
Nearest the pin 18th Phil Vokes Dozen Soft Feel
Day 2
Nearest the pin in 2 8th hole Phil Lockett Dozen Soft Feel
Nearest the pin 18th hole Bob Sutton Dozen Soft Feel

Prizes
(Teams may only win 1 prize.)
Day 1 top team- Colin Lynch’s team Galvin shirt each
Seniors prize Day 1- Chih Hu’s team Dozen Soft Feel balls each

Day 2 top team Pete Short’s team Dozen Soft feel each
Seniors Prize Day 2- Bob Sutton’s team Dozen Soft Feel balls each

Overall seniors prize Ian Ainsworths team Footjoy shirt each

Overall 36 hole team winners:
Des Kelly Phil Lockett Pete Hall Hetash Patel Footjoy Sport shoes each
Overall 2nd
Chris Hegarty Paul Bennett Graham Brownhill Malc Brownhill
Footjoy Contour shoes each
Overall 3rd
Eddy Sterling Mark Brooks Saj Hashmi Gary Nixon
Footjoy shirt each
Overall 4th
Dave Blood Andy Sandham Phil Hudson Mike Grainger

Footjoy shirt each

*Limited Spaces for teams of 4 tomorrow afternoon at Sandiway*

Maxitours at Stockport www.designerradiatorsdirect.com AM AM

Day one of the fantastic two day AM AM at Stockport and Sandiway saw well over 100 competitors playing the superb Stockport Golf Club in lovely warm bright conditions.

Overnight rain had left some Saharan sand deposits on players cars which arrived from the African desert on the warm Southerly wind. Iain Perkins added a bit more sand to the atmosphere as he struggled to get out of the bunker on the 16th.

Head Golf Pro Gary Norcott advised us before play that there may be the odd wet patch on the course but Maxitours players found the exact opposite and they were very impressed with the Cheshire gem. Big Jim Driscoll said that there were no occasions when he saw any casual water. ‘He’s carrying so much weight on a dry day he can take his normal stance in the car park and water comes over his shoes’ remarked playing partner Frank Massey.

In today’s event the benign conditions saw some excellent golf. Colin Lynch usually only gets a Maxitours mention due to the fact he has a salmon pink Ferrari, his Lambourghini driving son sponsored today’s event and this inspired the cheerful Lancastrian to play some of the best golf of his career. Teaming up alongside Lewis Birch and Adam Swarbrick they took the daily prize with a solid 85 points.

Talented Colin is with another team tomorrow and so unfortunately he is ineligible for the main 36 hole prize.

In pole position is the Des Kelly team from Poulton Park with 84 points, Dave Blood’s team from Denton is in second place with 82 points. Swinton Park ’s Pete O’Neill and Eddy Sterling from Wychwood Park have ordered their teams to have an early night as they are just four shots off the early pace.

Colin Roberts Alsager team (76 points) face a sleepless night as they attempt to win the seniors prize tomorrow.

Bob Sutton and Ron Sloanes teams nearly made Maxitours history by failing to make the cut but due to the new Maxitours 20 shot rule (within 20 shots of the leaders) they narrowly made the grade.

2’s sweep £115 6 pro V1s or dozen AD333s each

Phil Vokes Barney Ross Alan Baxter Alan Clarke Graham Johnson

Last few spots for one or both days in the ‘DESINGNERRADIATORSDIRECT’ AMAM at Stockport this Monday £25 and Sandiway this Tuesday £25! (see below for times) Mere Golf and Country Club Thurs 10th April- spaces Dunham Forest Thurs 17th –last few spaces Conwy Monday 21st -spaces Maxitours at blossoming Ringway The first Maxitours event of the Spring saw the fabulous Ringway Golf Club bathed in glorious sunshine this morning. The freshly mown golf course looked a real picture and was a credit to their talented grounds staff. With Mothers Day just around the corner wild swinging author Dave Wilson was literally smelling the flowers during his round today. He was to be seen regularly inspecting the local daffodils as the vast majority of his drives missed the generous parkland fairways. Anton Ellis brought a group of old friends from Knutsford Golf Club with him to Ringway. With a combined age of 302 the team members were delighted to not only finish their round but to finish their round with the same ball they started with. ‘Unfortunately we don’t hit it far enough to lose our balls anymore’ said an upbeat Ellis. It is widely accepted that the three greatest sporting comebacks of all time were Botham’s Ashes in 1981, followed by Liverpool’s Champions league win against AC Milan in 2005 and then the Ryder Cup miracle at Medinah in 2012. This top three was challenged today however when Neville Dennis returned to the sporting arena after two serious operations and seven months away from the game. Seventy seven year old Neville rolled back the years and also rolled in three wonderful net birdies to help his team take fourth place and seal the Maxitours seniors prize. His legendary golfing status is now fully confirmed. Another Maxitours player rolling back the years was John Hilton. He always either signs his scorecard quietly in the car park or by the results desk where there is always a healthy supply of writing utensils. As he walked into the Clubhouse after his round John was quick to spot Gemma the attractive blond waitress (who is a firm favourite amongst many Maxitours players) and made an impressively quick diversion to the bar ‘excuse me love have you got a pen I could borrow?’ he smoothly asked, closely followed up with his best movie star smile. The early starters made the most of the pleasant sunny conditions and Airline pilot Dave Keen(13) helped his Bramall teammates Charlie Rooney(14), Ian King(8) and Russell Humphries(19) take third place with 82 points. Paul Dalby(3), Phil Vokes(2), Barney Ross(3) and Paul Sherlock(5) were in the fourth match out and their 84 points led the field for most of the afternoon. Winning today however were the likeable and ever-present low handicap Tytherington team of Andy Stubbens(4), Martin Firth(6), Gareth Lover(7) and their secret weapon -‘dangerous Andy Hockenhull.(19)’ The affable high handicapper usually has plenty of wild shots in his locker. Today he had the round of his life as he rolled in three long birdie putts to secure a resounding victory (and also a resounding Maxitours handicap reduction.) Great golf chaps, very well played indeed. Many thanks for your support to all who played today and also thanks to Ringway Club Manager Fiona Cornelious and renowned Club Professional Nick Ryan for their valuable help and expertise. Yours in Golf, Tim. Nearest the Pin 13th Ian Thomasson Dozen Soft Feel Nearest the Pin 16th Tom Wilson Dozen Soft Feel 2’s £122.50 3 Pro V1s or 6 srixons each Paul Dalby x2 John Royle Ian Trow Kevin Hawkins Frank Hindle Ed Wilkinson Gary Hempstead Andy Stubbens Andy Hockenhull Ringway 27-Mar-2014 Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment 1 Andy Stubbens, Andy Hockenhull, Gareth Lover, Martin Firth 90 12 FJContour Casual shoes Each 2 Phil Vokes, Paul Dalby, Barney Ross, Paul Sherlock 84 10 Footjoy Holdall each 3 Dave Keen, Ian King, Charlie Rooney, Russell Humphries 82 8 Dozen Soft Feel each 4 Neville Dennis, Frank Massey, Jimmy O’Reilly, Alan Leigh 81 6 Greg Norman shirt each 5 Pete O’Neill, Dave Ellison, Ian Taylor, Dave Torkington 80 4 Titleist Cap each 6 Nigel Comsty, Paul Baxter, Richard Robinson, Ian Thommason 79 2 Footjoy socks each 7= Giles Terry, Dave Stanhope, Phil Wise, Dave Harlow 79 7= John Hilton, Ron Jolley, Dave Lomax, Steve Bullock 79 7= Dave Blood, Andy Sandham, Jim Cox, Ian Gibson 79 7= Ted Ellis, Tom Dobbins, Terry Day, Gordon Warke 79 11= John Stubbs, John Royle, Guy Hall, Ian Trow 78 11= Nick Ford, Lewis Marland, Alf Shillitoe, Dave Pullen 78 11= Pat Keenan, Richard Blackwell, Mike Stephenson, Simon Hemsley 78 11= Colin Roberts, Bob Sinclair, Dave Marchant, John Rigby 78 15 Dave Adams, Rob Allen, Chris Davies, Eric Knowles 77 16 Ray Royle, Alan Brough, Rod Barlow, Bill Melia 76 17 Jack Coleman, Paul Cooper, Anthony Bloor, John Anderton 75 18= Stuart Pearson, Frank Stapleton, Dave Wilson, Kevin Hawkins 74 18= Mick Mahon, Frank Hindle, Tony Wilson, Richard Palmer 74 18= Ian Ainsworth, Terry Davison, Alan Worthington, Alan Clough 74 18= Dave Hillier, Danny Huffman, Gary Hempstead, Wayne Harris 74 22= Dave Sarsfield, Pete Norbury, Rob Norbury, Lee Tilley 73 22= Andy Hallowes, Steve Parle, Tom Wilson, Ian Neilson 73 24 Mark Findlow, Martin Beresford, Nigel Mildent, Chih Hu 72 25= Ian Lilley, Chris Norburn, Ged Bradshaw, John Brooks 71 25= Gerry John, John Brazier, Danny Tuohey, Steve Hall 71 27 Steve Johnson, Ken Ashford, Carl H-Jones, Simon Richard 70 28 Peter O’Driscoll, David Smith, Tony Gee, Chris Ernill 68 29 Ed Wilkinson, Robert Nelson, Daryl Parker, Robert Nelson 67 30 Anton Ellis, Peter Ellis, David Treadwell, Chris Roberts 65 31 Roger McMullan, Steve Hindley, Bob Woodhead, Ron Hopkins 63 Stockport Monday 31st March 9.00 Colin Roberts x4 9.09 9.18 Ian King x4 9.27 Russell Humphries x4 9.36 Dave Blood x4 9.45 Lewis Marland x4 9.54 Phil Vokes x4 10.03 10.12 Mick Mahon x4 10.21 Colin Lynch x4 10.30 Jonathon Lynch x4 10.39 Geoff Haynes x4 10.48 Frank Stapleton x4 10.57 Bob Sutton x4 11.06 Simon Ellery x4 11.15 Pete O’Neill x4 11.24 Alan Clarke x4 11.33 Chi Hu x4 11.42 Chris Hegarty x4 11.51 Ron Sloane x4 12.00 Des Kelly x4 12.09 Frank Massey x4 12.18 Chris Meikleham x4 12.27 Alan Baxter x4 12.36 12.45 Pete Short x4 12.54 Gary Garner x4 1.03pm Colin Baxendale x4 1.11pm Eddy Sterling x4 1.20pm 1.30pm Garry Smith x4 1.40pm Richard Blackwell x4 1.50pm 2.00pm John Hilton x4 chris fisher x1 Sandiway Tuesday 1st April 9.00 Colin Roberts x4 9.09 9.18 Ian King x4 9.27 Russell Humphries x4 9.36 Eddie Sterling x4 9.45 Lewis Marland x4 9.54 Dave Blood x4 10.03 Neville Dennis x4 10.12 Mick Mahon x4 10.21 Colin Lynch x4 10.30 Jonathon Lynch x4 10.39 Geoff Haynes x4 10.48 Richard Blackwell x4 10.57 Bob Sutton x4 11.06 Simon Ellery x4 11.15 11.24 Alan Clarke x4 11.33 Brian Greenbank x4 11.42 Chris Hegarty x4 11.51 Ron Sloane x4 12.00 Des Kelly x4 12.10 Chris Meikleham x4 12.20 Chi Hu x4 12.30 Pete O’Neill x4 12.40 Pete Short x4 12.50 Gary Garner x4 1.00pm Colin Baxendale x4 1.10pm 1.20pm Jim Rymer x4 1.30pm Roger Percival x4 1.40pm Roy Bramwell x4 1.50pm Ian Greenough x4 2.00pm 2.10pm Paul Woodbine x4 2.20pm 2.30pm 2.40pm Graham Mitton x4 Visit Maxitoursgolf.com Copyright © 2014 Maxitours, All rights reserved. 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