Maxitours at Ringway

Once again the Ringway Golf Club provided a warm welcome for today’s Maxitours event. The catering and hospitality were first class as always. Cameron Diaz lookalike Manager Fiona and Richard Gere lookalike accounts manager Peter were also very helpful. The magnificent Ringway greens were double cut first thing this morning in preparation for a great day’s golf.

There is some historical confusion as to when the game of golf was first played. There are some records of men beating the ground with sticks in the 15th century but it could not be confirmed whether they were partaking in golf or some form of witchcraft. Bob Sutton from Knutsford was seen casting a few spells of his own today but there was not too much magic in the air as he struggled to a mediocre 11th position.

Wayne Colclough celebrated the Royal birth with a new cropped haircut. The fresh faced Woodside member actually had a slight look of HRH Prince George of Cambridge especially when he started to cry after failing to score on any of his first four holes.

David Smith and his team got that ‘Lee Westwood feeling’ after 47 points on the front nine they could only manage 35 points on the tougher back nine and they saw their chances of a famous victory cruelly disappear.

It was another great Open Championship last week and despite the fact he is an American Phil Mickleson was a worthy and popular winner. Colin Baxendal(16) has been compared many times to Phil as he also has the occasional 4 putt and has never turned down an autograph. Today he played solid golf as he recorded 84 points playing alongside Kevin Chisnell(12) and Mo Dar(15) from Mere and this was good enough for fourth.

In the Open there were two young very talented British amateurs who successfully made the cut on the tough Muirfield links. Both of them looked like they required a good meal. There were not many hungry looking golfers in plump Mike Spencer’s(14) team and he played well alongside Darren Whittaker(14) Dave Keen(13) and Joe Kirwan(5) to finish in 3rd place also with 84 points.

Late in the day Danny Huffman(9), Andy Buckley(16), Mike Lynch(10) and Brian Kelly(14) from Ashton on Mersey nearly took the honours with an excellent 85 points.

Maxitours legends Neville Dennis(16), Frank Massey(12), John Reilly(9) and Jimmy O’Reilly(9) have not had a success for nearly two years 76 year old Neville regularly claims he is too old to win any more. Today he rolled back the years as he birdied the 8th and 17th holes to cement first place- well played chaps.

Congratulations to Steve Parle who aced the lovely 8th hole and receives a dozen balls for his efforts. Many thanks to everybody for playing today, I hope you enjoyed your golf.

Nearest the Pin 13th Frank Massey Dozen AD333
Nearest the Pin 16th Paul Cooper Dozen AD333

2’S Sweep £120 3 Pro v1S Each or a dozen Srixon Soft feel per 2.

Mo Dar Sam Leach Bob Vickers Steve Parle Gary Parle (hole in one) Stuart Pearson Sam Leach Mike Hall Marcus McKechnie Brian Kelly x2

Maxitours at Ringway

Once again the Ringway Golf Club provided a warm welcome for today’s Maxitours event. The catering and hospitality were first class as always. Cameron Diaz lookalike Manager Fiona and Richard Gere lookalike accounts manager Peter were also very helpful. The magnificent Ringway greens were double cut first thing this morning in preparation for a great day’s golf.

There is some historical confusion as to when the game of golf was first played. There are some records of men beating the ground with sticks in the 15th century but it could not be confirmed whether they were partaking in golf or some form of witchcraft. Bob Sutton from Knutsford was seen casting a few spells of his own today but there was not too much magic in the air as he struggled to a mediocre 11th position.

Wayne Colclough celebrated the Royal birth with a new cropped haircut. The fresh faced Woodside member actually had a slight look of HRH Prince George of Cambridge especially when he started to cry after failing to score on any of his first four holes.

David Smith and his team got that ‘Lee Westwood feeling’ after 47 points on the front nine they could only manage 35 points on the tougher back nine and they saw their chances of a famous victory cruelly disappear.

It was another great Open Championship last week and despite the fact he is an American Phil Mickleson was a worthy and popular winner. Colin Baxendal(16) has been compared many times to Phil as he also has the occasional 4 putt and has never turned down an autograph. Today he played solid golf as he recorded 84 points playing alongside Kevin Chisnell(12) and Mo Dar(15) from Mere and this was good enough for fourth.

In the Open there were two young very talented British amateurs who successfully made the cut on the tough Muirfield links. Both of them looked like they required a good meal. There were not many hungry looking golfers in plump Mike Spencer’s(14) team and he played well alongside Darren Whittaker(14) Dave Keen(13) and Joe Kirwan(5) to finish in 3rd place also with 84 points.

Late in the day Danny Huffman(9), Andy Buckley(16), Mike Lynch(10) and Brian Kelly(14) from Ashton on Mersey nearly took the honours with an excellent 85 points.

Maxitours legends Neville Dennis(16), Frank Massey(12), John Reilly(9) and Jimmy O’Reilly(9) have not had a success for nearly two years 76 year old Neville regularly claims he is too old to win any more. Today he rolled back the years as he birdied the 8th and 17th holes to cement first place- well played chaps.

Congratulations to Steve Parle who aced the lovely 8th hole and receives a dozen balls for his efforts. Many thanks to everybody for playing today, I hope you enjoyed your golf.

Nearest the Pin 13th Frank Massey Dozen AD333
Nearest the Pin 16th Paul Cooper Dozen AD333

2’S Sweep £120 3 Pro v1S Each or a dozen Srixon Soft feel per 2.

Mo Dar Sam Leach Bob Vickers Steve Parle Gary Parle (hole in one) Stuart Pearson Sam Leach Mike Hall Marcus McKechnie Brian Kelly x2

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*final week for Carden Park entries(18th+19th August)-go on treat ya self!

Maxitours at The Tytherington Club

The balmy British summer continued as temperatures once again reached well into the 80’s. This meant that excellent Tytherington was playing shorter than usual and the lovely course and facilities were enjoyed by all.

At Muirfield the early morning scores were much better than later in the day and this was mirrored in todays event. The Mediterranean sun firmed up the greens and sapped energy from the less fit players on the tour. Only Jim Rymer looked cool after preparing for the heat by clean shaving both his legs late last night.

Max Henderson(10) has struggled with his game in recent weeks. Things reached an all time low when he lost 2 balls in the ball washer during a recent round. Today he played wonderful golf and enjoyed three birdies in just five holes to help his team into 5th place. PC Ben Trotter(6) and Hale property tycoons John Hilditch(12) and Iain Bartholomew (4) made up the rest of the team.

Wealthy Bill Parkinson(11) owns Moorhouses Brewery and he flew in for today’s event from his holiday home at LakeNona. He is also a golf member at the Florida resort alongside the likes of Tiger Woods and Graeme McDowell. He was brought back to reality as he played alongside team mate Barry Rigby(17) Ian Nelson(21) and Ted Ellis(12)who flew down the M6 from Chorley Golf Club to play with him today. A magnificent par at the last from Ted secured fourth position for this senior team with 83 points.

Mark O’Meara, Tom Lehman, Miguel Jimenez, John Stubbs(18), John Royle(16), Guy Hall(10) and Keith Coxon(9) also turned back their body clocks today and played stunning golf to feature near the top of a leaderboard. The decrepit Sale men were delighted with 84 points and 3rd place.

Top tour caddy James Baker landed struggling Simon Dyson’s bag just 16 days ago and he has really helped the blond haired Yorkshireman turn around his season after two great weeks. Today he also helped turn around his teams fortunes after a magnificent run of threes on the front nine. Howard Baker(17), James Davidson(13) and Nigel Speake(15) were the other members of the Tytherington team which finished second.

Taking top honours today were the Didsbury team of Bob Vickers(7), Phil Sharp(18), Malc Wells(4) and Adam Hart(7). Hart was the star of the show and he picked up 7 shots for his team after playing his 5 tough shot holes in a magnificent two under par. Well played!

Somebody thought they had spotted Lord Lucan today but there was certainly no sightings of Dave Chambers in the bar after he recorded his first ever hole in one on the 5th hole. Congratulations on your terrific shot Dave!

Many thanks for your continued support today, I hope you enjoyed the sun. Tim.
ps a nice watch was found on the 3rd hole-it is in Tytherington lost property.

Nearest the Pin 13th Steve Parle Dozen soft feel
Nearest the Pin in 2 on 18th Paul Bishop Dozen soft feel

2’s £110 2 pro v1s or 4 srixon soft feel per 2. John Royle Ian Pruden Rob Farnham Lee Tilley Rich Forrest Mark Wheeler Ian Gauden Iain Bartholomew Terry Davison Alex Baguley Mike Daggitt Kevin Chisnell Dom McHue James Davison Nigel Speake Dave Chambers x2 (hole in one) Mike Fenton Bri Hopkins

Ringway Golf Club AM AM
Thursday 25th July
£25 Per person
Morning 1st tee start

8.30am Neville Dennis x4

8.40am Colin Roberts x4

8.50am Ian King x4

9.00am Malcolm Wells x4

9.10am Paul Cooper x4

9.20am Bob Sutton x4

9.30am Phil Vokes x4

9.40am Frank Stapleton x4

9.50am Steve Parle x4

10.00am Colin Baxendale x4

10.10am John Stubbs x4

10.20am Paul Bennett x4

10.30am Jim Caldwell x4

Morning 10th tee start

8.30am Mark Wheeler x4

8.40am Paul Woodcock x4

8.50am Richard Blackwell x4

9.00am Paul Kennedy x4

9.10am Dave Stanhope x4

9.20pm John Broadhurst x4y

9.30pm Geoff Ward x4

9.40pm

9.50pm Phil Ashford x4

10.00am Anton Johnson x4

10.10am Lewis Marland x4

10.20am Sam Leach x4

10.30am Carl Kennedy x4

Afternoon 1st tee

2.10pm Iain Bartholomew x4

2.20pm Mike Hall x4

2.30pm Eamon Keane x4

2.40pm Charles Herbert x4

Afternoon 10th tee

2.05pm David Wilkinson y

2.15pm David Hillier x4

2.25pm David Hillier x4

2.35pm Dave Bowers x4 y

2.45pm John Aikenhead

*great upcoming Maxitours events*
18th July Tytherington am am -just 1 team space left
25th July Ringway am am- 4 morning slots
1st August Dunham Forest pairs-full
6th August North Manchester am am – 3 late times
16th August Vale Royal am am- due to earlier date change still spaces on this top course
18th +19th Carden Park- still few spaces

Maxitours at Davenport

Davenport’s reputation as one of the best courses in Cheshire continues to grow after a wonderful days golf was enjoyed by all. Every year the picturesque course gets better and the greens were excellent today. Many thanks to top pro Tony Stevens, Secretary Elaine and Frazer the bar manager for their outstanding hospitality.

Alan Clough and his wife were flown home early from their holiday this week due to the trouble in Egypt. Luckily for Alan this meant he could play in today’s event. Clough caused his own fair share of disturbances on the course and it looked like a riot was taking place on the 11th hole as his 7 iron had a fight with one of the Davenport trees.

Many top sports stars have graced Maxitours events and today it was three legendary jockeys Alan O’Keefe, Sam Thomas and Charlie Huxley who joined the tour. Playboy Sam Thomas(12) famously rode Denman to beat Kauto Star to glory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2008. Today he complained that the going was too firm as he finished in a lowly 23rd position. Alan O’Keefe(18) finished in a respectable 7th place playing with top racehorse owner Alan Baxter(7). The height challenged Jockeys enjoyed the course despite being faced with several blind putts on the undulating Davenport greens.

In todays event Steve Hindley(13) had a wonderful back nine to score 41 points and take 5th place with Andrew Dickson(15) on a card play-off. Halifax members Dave Crowther(11) and James Burton(7) came over the moors to play and they plundered 4th place with 42 points.

Nice guy Wayne Colclough(9) has played in nearly twenty events this year and his best performance has been joint 18th position. Today he showed that class is permanent when found his form to score 43 points playing alongside Ken Ashford(16) from Woodside.

Two old boys Keith Coxon(9) and Guy Hall(10) from Sale usually play golf to get away from their wives for the day, winning a prize is rarely on their agenda. Today they had an outer body experience as Coxon birdied the first and last hole of his game and Guy surprised himself with some great golf in the middle of his round. Their top play earned them 2nd place.

Prestburys Steve Savage(13) teamed up with last weeks winner – Charles Herbert(15) from Styal. A recent handicap reduction could not stop big hitting Herbert from taking first place once again and he moves to the top of the Order of Merit. Herbert had some horrific rounds when he rebuilt his swing last year and many players have had to take cover from his erratic shots. He is now beginning to reap the rewards however- very well played.

Ex copper John Stubbs was nearly in tears last week after I failed to mention him in last weeks report. He made a 2 on the par three 15th at Conwy followed by an eagle 2 on the 16th , this is in addition to his incredible albatross two at Pleasington earlier in the year.

Many thanks for your support today, I hope you enjoyed your round.

Nearest the Pin 3rd Rich Richardson Dozen Srixon AD333s
Nearest the Pin 14th Lee McLachlan Dozen Srixon soft feel

2’s £122.50 4 pro v1s or 8 srixon AD333s James Burton Steve Hindley Ben Alcock Chris Hegarty Tony Woodford Pete Holmes Andy Wilford x2 Brian Hopkins Lee McLachlan

Tytherington start times £20 Am Am
Thursday 18th July
10.30 Neville Dennis x4
10.39 Colin Roberts x4
10.48 Ian King x4
10.57 Malcolm Wells x4
11.06 Mark Wheeler x4
11.15 Ian Lilley x4
11.24 Geoff Haynes x4
11.33 Mick Mahon x4
11.42 Colin Lynch x4
11.51 Lewis Marland x4
12.00 Bill Gillings x4
12.09 Jim Rymer x4
12.18 Gail Heggarty x4
12.27 David Smith x4
12.36 Welcome x4
12.45 B Wood x4
12.54 Smith x4
1.03 David x4
1.12 Smith x4
1.21 John Stubbs x4
1.30 Martin Wainman x4
1.39 Paul CRisp x4
1.48 Mark Robinson x4
1.57 Mike Daggitt x4
2.06 Rob Hands x4
2.15 Carl Kennedy x4
2.24 Gary Garner x4
2.33 Iain Bartholomew x4
2.42
2.51 Tony Lowe x4
3.00 Mike Fenton x4
3.10 Wayne Colclough x4
3.20 Steve Ballard x4
3.30 Charles Herbert x4

*spaces for 2 or 4 players tomorrow at Davenport*

The Maxitours Carden Park Trip Sunday 18th and Monday 19th August 2013.

There are still places available on the 10th trip to Carden Park. The event is always very enjoyable with a lovely golf course, superb food and great accommodation.
The pairs event on Day 2 also carries valuable order of merit points. Please confirm your places asap to avoid disappointment.

*2 Rounds of Competitive golf (Day 1 AM AM on Nicklaus, Day 2 pairs betterball on the Cheshire)
*Three course meal in the main restuarant.
*Accommodation based on 2 sharing
*Full English breakfast.
*Range balls before play
*Great prizes
All for just £119

The Latest Shotsaver Order of Merit

Crazy cockney Mark Wheeler from Upton-by-Chester leads this years order of merit as we near the halfway point in the summer tour. With plenty of great venues still to be played this year there is plenty of time to challenge for the shotsaver trophy.