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Results from brilliant Bolton Old Links

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Room for 1 team at Bramall Park next week.
Maxitours at brilliant Bolton Old Links

Bolton Old Links Golf course just gets better and better.

New bunkers have been skilfully added, green surfaces are the best in Lancashire and the tees are immaculate. This place is class.
Everyone enjoyed playing this lovely Mackenzie Classic as the Bolton Chairman Steve Bryan and Pro Sean Owen continue to ensure that Bolton Old Links is the best inland course in Lancashire.

Liz the catering manager is also class. She can’t do enough and wouldn’t charge me for my refreshments today. Incredible hospitality. Thank you.

The excellent greens got the better of lots of teams – I don’t think I’ve ever had so many teams who found putting surfaces so tough to read.
‘They were superb but we just couldn’t read them. They are so tricky’ Reported single figure Russ Sollitt.

The Multi millionaire old Saddleworth team play the young Saddleworth lads team for a fiver each week at Maxitours events. Nathan Mills is a great young lad and works his socks off in all weathers on his market stall. He hands his hard-earned money over to the fat cats in the pub after play each week. Today the teams were tied and Nathan nearly broke down with relief when he realised he had won the card play off.
‘I can feed my wife tonight’ He admitted.

Nigel Ashton told me that the first time he played here was in a pairs event in 2018. He was drawn with Alex Fitzpatrick and his Dad.
‘Ive got happy memories of that day. He was a really lovely young lad. It’s been great watching his career take-off.‘
Unfortunately Nigels golf career is crash landing as his team finished in the lower quartile again this week.

Another team who struggled was John Cottons four ball.
‘All of us had three bad playing partners’ He informed me after they recorded just 71 points.

Bromboroughs Ray Tennant, Paul Woods, Paul Barton and Kev Sharratt took 4th place with a solid 85 points.
Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer fresh from helping 400 sheep give birth, Munro Donald and Andy Faulkner all played great to take 3rd place with 86 points.

At the top of the leaderboard were two local low handicap teams who mastered the hard to read Bolton greens and made the most of the reachable par five holes.

Gary(6) and his son Jensen Myerscough(11), Ollie Hallows(3) and Luca Denton (3) were 2nd with 88 points.

They were pipped by good friends Dave ‘I’ve made 5 birdies’ Griffin(5), Steve Booth(7), John Dempsey (0)and Geoff Bickerton(4). Eighty nine points was an excellent score on a tough course. Well played chaps.

Thanks for your 100% attendance everyone.
Yours in golf,

Tim

Nearest the pin 4th Colin Bryan Dozen AD333
Nearest the pin 11th Andy Faulkner Dozen AD333

2’s £310
6 pro v1s 8 tp5 or 12 srixon ad333
Dave McGuiness Paul Woods Mark Richardson Steve Fellowes Tom Williams Lee Charnley Pete Norbury Neil Evans Howard Booth Colin Bryan David Fussellx2 Steve Booth John Dempsey

Bolton Old Links
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Geoff Bickerton, Steve Booth, John Dempsey, Dave Griffin 89 12 Oscar Jacobsen top each
2 Gary Myerscough, Luca Denton, Jenson Myerscough, Oliver Hallows 88 10 Footjoy shirt each
3 Mick Mahon, Munro Donald, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer 86 8 Oscar Jacobsen shirt each
4 Ray Tennant, Paul Woods, Paul Barton, Kev Sharratt 85 6 Callaway Shirt each
5 Mark Richardson, Steve Best, John Simons, Andy Oakes 84 4 Maxitours bag towel each
6 Alistair Holloway, Gary Owen, Josh Forster, Paul Forster 83 2 Maxitours bag towel each
7= Pete Norbury, Dave Sarsfield, Ian Hogg, Lee Tilley 82
7= Jim Caldwell, Peter Giggs, Steve Barlow, Lee Charnley 82
7= Nathan Mills, James Mooney, Tom Williams, Ian Cash 82
7= Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Ted Lacey, Andy Strickley 82
11 Jimmy McEwan, Jimmy Shirley, Steve Starr, Tony Hope 81
12= Phil Dickens, Lewis Marland, Dave Greenwood, Neil Evans 80
12= Jason Atherton, Neil Edwards, Ste Woods, Adie Price 80
12= Andie Frazer, Tim Barnes, Tim Parker, John Gunning 80
15= Ian King, Jonny Bedwell, Neil Ashton, Andy Wisedale 79
15= Dave Taylor, Billy Reynolds, Pete Keena, Trevor Brennand 79
15= Ed Pysden, Vino Dave, Mike Waters, Graeme Grieve 79
18 Dave Griffiths, Dave Conville, Paul McCallum, Peter Robinson 78
19= Jon Hudson, Howard Booth, Michael Hill, Rob Blain 77
19= Peter Jewitt, Charles Keirl, David Fussell, Don Bailey 77
21 David Smith, Martin Oldfield, Tony Sampson, Mike Kirchin 76
22= Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Paul Burgess, Mike Lowe 75
22= Jonny Reeves, Ross Bunting, Dave Keen, Bob Kelsall 75
22= Simon Ashton, Danny Moss, Darren Wilkinson, John Evans 75
25= Andy Hayward, Steve Dow, Malc Kendrick, Paul Calnan 74
25= Russ Sollitt, Koos Alders, Steve Smith, Rick Shaw 74
27= Dave Madely, Craig Rae, David Gill, Eric Healey 73
27= Dave Briddon, Chris Lee, Dave Sully, John Nuttall 73
29= Dave McGuiness, Andrew Lever, Tim Redditt, Mick Warren 72
29= Dave Goodwin, Richard Williamson, Phil Robinson, Alex Smith 72
31 Richard Cotton, Gary Torr, Nick Kerin, Tony Isaacs 71

Bramall Park start sheet
Tuesday 12th May
10.00 David Wilkinson x4
10.09 Jim Caldwell x4
10.18 Colin Roberts x4
10.25 Dave More O Farell 2×4 tbc
10.34 Keith Thompson x4
10.43 Dave Goodwin x4
10.51 Andy Taylor x4
11.00 Chris Adams x4
11.08 Rob Platt x4
11.17 Jim Clarke x4
11.26 Mick Mahon x4
11.34 Nigel Ashton x4
11.43 Lewis Marland x4
11.52 Ian King x4
12.00 Paul Price x4
12.09 Paul Woods x4
12.17 Kev Hart x4
12.25 Steve Aspinall x4
12.33 Dave More O Farrell x4
12.42 Bill Dixon x4
12.51 Sam Leach x4
1.00 Paul Evansx 4
1.09 Paul Salt x4
1.17 Neil Davies x4
1.26 Neil Davies x4
1.35 Neil Davies x4
1.44
1.52 John Webb x4
2.00 Chris Ravenscroft x4
2.09 Richard Blackwell x4
2.18 Paul Salt2 x4
2.27 Jon Roland x4
2.36 Steve Heywood x4
2.44 Graham Pike x4
2.53 Gordon Spruce x4
3.01 David Smith x4
3.10 Charles McInnon x4
3.19 Dave Hughes x4
3.27 Dave Stewardson x4
3.36 Andrew Hill x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from incredible Vale Royal

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Maxitours Algarvian 1 event in January- nearly full
Maxitours Algarvian Classic 2 – filling fast- don’t miss out on this terrific trip to beat the Winter next year.
Room for 1 team at Bolton Old next Thursday- the greens are reported to be excellent.

Maxitours at Incredible Vale Royal
Clear blue skies, carpet like fairways and pure greens set up a superb day for Maxitours players at Vale Royal today.
There are not many better places in the world to play golf on a day like today.
Vale Royal Abbey is a magical place and is maturing into a phenomenal golf course.

‘I loved it out there – what a course!’ Declared Wychwood ex Captain Paul Price.
‘My favourite course in the World!’ Reported Dennis French.
The atmosphere, food and service in the bar area was also first class.

Paul Burgess was excited to play Vale Royal but wasn’t too optimistic about his chances of getting in the prizes.
‘Put me in the two’s please Tim- It’s the only chance I’ve got of winning anything today’. Sure enough the team finished tied 28th.
Richard White thinned his tee shot off the tenth towards the green but his team lost sight of it as it scuttled down the fairway. Ian King stepped up next and flushed a towering 6 iron straight at the flag. (This was described to me by Ian King) When he approached the green the players on the 11th tee were clapping and said that the ball was in the hole. Kingy was leaping around in celebration but then saw his ball on the green. In the hole was Richards titliest. Congratulations!.

For the first time in Maxitours history both nearest the pins were won by holes in one! Gary Smith was the other talented player who made a super ace on the tricky 16th hole. Well played chaps.

What a great game this is. Martin Wainman and his lovely wife Andrea played today with their 30 year old daughter Kathy who works and lives in France and her french husband Franck. Golf is a terrific way to spend quality time catching up with the ones you love.
‘Did you all have a good day?’ I asked Martin.
‘Anglo- French relations are at an all time low.’ Joked big personality Wainman after the team recorded 69 points to finish last.
In todays event in tied 4th was the experienced Knutsford team of Stuart Blake, David Kelly, John Atkin and former President David Wilkinson.
Third place with 84 points were Colin Roberts, Carl Deaville, Steve Jones and Austin Salmon.

Second place and narrowly losing out on a card play off went to Pete Norbury, Lee Spratt, Dave Sarsfield and Dave Rhodes with 85 points.

But taking first place was James Levell, Steve Marshall, Robin Darby and Paul Fairhurst who came home in a brilliant 46 points to take a first ever victory.

Well played everyone what a day!

Tim

Nearest the pin 10th Dozen AD333 – RICHARD WHITE HOLE IN ONE
Nearest the pin 16th Dozen AD333 – GARRY SMITH HOLE IN ONE

2’s sweep £270 5 pro v1s 6 tp5 or 12 srixon AD333 per two
Andy Deme, Richard White x2 (Hole in one!), Chris Graham, Chris Brierley, Colin Bryan, Ken Booth, Graham Wilkinson, John Hilton x2 (Hole in one!), Andie Fraser, John Hassett, Dave Hillier

Vale royal 29th April
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 James Levell, Steve Marshall, Robin Darby, Paul Fairhurst 85 12 Oscar Jacobsen wind top each
2 Pete Norbury, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes, 85 10 FJ Shirt each
3 Colin Roberts, Steve Jones, Carl Deavile, Austin Salmon 84 8 Callaway Shirt each
4 Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Gry Smith, Steve Austin 81 6 Callaway Shirt each
5 Stuart Blake, David Kelly, John Atkin, David Wilkinson 81 4 Maxitours bag towel each
6 Ian King, Andy Deme, Steve Ellis, Richard White 80 2 Maxitours bag towel each
7= Jim Caldwell, Peter Giggs, Dan McIntyre, Liam Pilkington 80
7= Dave Cooper, Nigel Williams, Teery Dunne, Roman Leckie 80
7= Paul Price, Chris Breirley, Pete Keena, Trevor Brennand 80
10 Kev Hart, Alan Vaughan, Carl Marginson, Paul Yearsley 79
11= Gary Neiles, John Colquitt, Rob Price, Martyn Molyneaux 78
11= Dave Hillier, Dan Huffyon, Mark Simister, 78
11= Steve Aspinall, Barry Wellings, Ken Booth, Graham Wilkinson 78
14= Jimmy McEwan, John Harker MBE, Dave Parry, Tony Hope 77
14= Mick Mahon, Munro Donald, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer 77
14= Mark Richardson, Geoff Bickerton, Austin McBride, Gary Myerscough 77
17= Andie Fraser, Dianne Fraser, Robbie Fraser, Glenda Fraser 76
17= Jim Rymer, Bob Mottershead, Shaun Holgate, Dave McDougall 76
19 Mike Hill, Rob Blain, Jon Hudson, Geoff Alsop 75
20= Norrie Erwin, Jim Clarke, Graham Jackson, Vernon Heyes 74
20= Damon Lawrenson, Paul Woods, Kevin Sharratt, Steve Swash 74
20= Tony O’Gara, Steve Profitt, John Simpson, Simon Hemsley 74
23 Kev Warburton, Tony Leigh, Josh Street, George Kerr 73
24= Jonny Reeves, Ross Bunting, Peter Maher, Bob Kelsall 72
24= Simon Poucher, Brendan Leighton, Neil Drummond, Andrew Stones 72
24= Sam Leach, Jim Hodges, Jonny Barton, Kevin Reeves 72
24= Chris Graham, Andy Parrington, Ted Lacey, Andy Strickley 72
28= Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Paul Burgess, Miie Lowe 70
28= Dave Hughes, Mark Pickles, Paul Collins, Mark Pickles 70
28= Neil Pemberton, Phil McCurry, Paul Robinson, Tom Faulkner 70
31 Martin Wainman, Kathy Magnier, Franck Magnier, Andrea Wainman 69

Bolton Old Links Thursday 7th May

10.00 Jim Caldwell x4
10.10 Jon Hudson x4
10.20 Richard Colton x4
10.30 Dave Goodwin x4
10.40 Andy Taylor x4
10.50 Ed Pysden x4
11.00 Dave More O Farrell x4
11.10 Paul Woods x4
11.20 Mick Mahon x4
11.30 Nigel Ashton x4
11.40 Lewis Marland x4
11.50 Paul Price x4
12.00 Chris Adams x4
12.10 Dave Griffiths x4
12.20 Nathan Mills x4 tbc
12.30 Paul Salt x4
12.40 Gary Lasham x4
12.50 Jonathan Rolands x4
1.00 Dave More O Farrell x4
1.10 Geoff Bickerton x4
1.20 Lee Tilley x4
1.30 Richard Blackwell x4
1.40 Ian King x4
1.50 John Webb x4
2.00 Peter Jewitt x4
2.10 Chris Ravenscroft x4
2.20 Steve Heywood x4
2.30 Jimmy McEwan x4
2.40 Jimmy McEawn x4
2.50 Peter Maher x4
3.00 Simon Ashton x4
3.10 Russ Sollitt x4
3.20 Andi Frazer x4
3.30 John Gleave x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Maxitours Yorkshire Classic at Stunning Sand Moor

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Maxitours Yorkshire Classic at stunning Sand Moor

Sand Moor was amazing today. Lots of my players hadn’t visited here before and were blown away by the quality of the golf course. This is yet another Mackenzie masterpiece, this time set in heathland just three miles from the Leeds city centre. New Head Greenkeeper Joe Walsh is gaining a terrific reputation and it was great to have a chat with him today. Very impressive.

Something almost as impressive was watching all four members of the Hale ‘A’ team trying to get in the same car with 4 sets of golf clubs. One of those players was Dave Madely. Somehow they pulled it off after Madely stayed composed and rolled in under intense pressure.

Scoring was very slightly better today but the course was still a real challenge. As well as the Hale team’s efforts in the car park there were some notable moments on the course.

Geoff Bickerton drove the par four 13th and made a two, Jonny Reeves got on the par five 16th in two and also made an eagle.

Nick Crowther had his first ever hole in one after playing golf for fifty five years on the 10th hole and Alex Jarman had 2 sausage rolls on the 10th hole and very nearly went for a third.

In the overall Yorkshire Classic overnight leaders Gary Leek and his Moor Park Team scored a solid 77pts to finish second overall.

Hazel Grove’s Mick Jones, Mike Wood, his son Frankie and Paul Ralph took third after an excellent 79 points.

Prestburys’ Geoff Bickerton, Mark Richardson, Steve Booth and Gary Myerscough scored a best of the day 83 to move up to 7th place to take the victory. Well played chaps.

They pipped Moby Rawthores team today on a card play off after a wonderful back nine.

Everybody’s favourite Peter Maher, Jonny Reeves, Alex Jarman and Keiron Gibbons were out in 34 points and came home in a remarkable 47 points to finish third today and Richard Blackwells team scored 80 to take 4th place ahead of Colin Roberts and his three good pals.

Thanks to everyone for your support. Not a single issue and you were all a pleasure to work for. The event is in the diary for next year. Thanks to wildlife photographer Kev Warburton for his on course pictures.

Hope you drove home safely.

Yours in golf and friendship,

Tim

2’s sweep £270

Geoff Bickerton Steve Austin Paul Manning x2 Pete Clarke Dave Goodwin Andy Oakes Stuart Smith Paul Gilbert Ted Barker Gary Leek Geoff Bickerton Nick Crowther x2 (hole in one) Andrew Brooks

Nearest the pin 8th Ted Barker Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 17th Steve Best Doz AD333

Yorkshire Classic Overall 21st April
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Mark Richardson, Geoff Bickerton, Steve Booth, Gary Myerscough 160 12 Oscar jacobsen jacket each
2 Gary Leek , Lee Fellows, Mal Thompson, Nick Gamble 158 10 FJ Top each
3 Mike Wood, Frankie Wood, Mick Jones, Paul Ralph 157 8 FJ Shirt each
4 Andy Adshead, Paul Calnan, Howard Kelly, Tim Redditt 154 6 Callaway Shirt each
5 Malc Kendrick, Steve Dow, Julian Brindley, Nick Coleman 154 4
6 Neil Davies, Jonty Little, Paul Manning, John Boswell 153 2 Callaway Shirt each
7 Doug Mackay, Pete Clarke, Steve Brown, John Jones 152
8 Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Nigel Armitage, Dave Mason 151
9= Mark Pretty, Carl Phelan, Charles McKinnon, Chris Davies 150
9= Andy Corrigan, Malc Bates, Cliff Hayes, Stuart Smith 150
11= Martin Wainman, Oliver Scopes, Dave Taylor, Greg Magenheimer 149
11= Rob Platt, Tim Barstow, Tom Broadhead, Gary Wilson 149
13= Dave Goodwin, Richard Williamson, Phil Robinson, Alex Smith 148
13= Richard Blackwell, Gair Stott, Pete Durrans, Steve Austin 148
15 Mick Mahon, Munro Donald, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer 147
16= Nigel Ashton, Ian Fearns, Paul Burgess, Miie Lowe 146
16= Steve Heywood, Peter Fotheringham, Chris Lee, John Bray 146
18= Dave Madely, Craig Rae, John Webb, Paul Hunter 145
18= Simon Raine, Denis Greenup, Steve Hughes, David Thornill 145
20= Ed Pysden, Warwick Dawson, Simon Moorhouse, Fred Bridge 144
20= Simon Ashton, Ian Hodgkinson, Nick Crowther, Ian Martin 144
20= Martin Callahan, Aladair Gorrud, Mike Dobbie, Andy Dunn 144
23= Martin Prescott, Andy Oakes, Chris Adams, John Simons 143
23= Kev Warburton, Paul Salt, Chris Stretch, George Kerr 143
25= Paul Browne, Ted Barker, David Carlile, Jonny Arcaini 142
25= Steve Lamont, Pete Gold, Mark Pickles, Paul Collins 142
27 Paul Gilbert, David Smith, Chris Ravenscroft, Jez Allen 141
28 Jon Hudson, Andy Corner, Michael Hill, Rob Blain 139
29= Sam Leach, Jim Hodges, Chris Walley, John Mather 138
29= Steve Aspinall, Simon Wilkinson, Colin Berry, Graham Wilkinson 138
29= Tony O’Gara, Steve Profitt, John Simpson, Simon Hemsley 138
32= Gary Lasham, Gerry O’Keefe, Allan Maidment, Dave Walters 137
32= Nigel Docherty, Chris Hoyland, Jonathan Thompson, Steve Dunn 137
34 Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Ted Lacey, Andy Strickley 134
Sand Moor results 21st April
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1= Mark Richardson, Geoff Bickerton, Steve Booth, Gary Myerscough 83
1= Moby Rawthore, Steve Best, Andrew Brookes , Anthony Hunter 83 Dozen Pro V1 Each
3 Keiron Gibbons, Alex Jarman, Peter Maher, Jonny Reeves 81 Oscar Jacobsen shirt each
4= Richard Blackwell, Gair Stott, Pete Durrans, Steve Austin 80 Callaway Shirt each
4= Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Nigel Armitage, Dave Mason 80 Maxitours bag towel each
6= Neil Davies, Jonty Little, Paul Manning, John Boswell 79
6= Mike Wood, Frankie Wood, Mick Jones, Paul Ralph 79
8= Dave Goodwin, Richard Williamson, Phil Robinson, Alex Smith 77
8= Mick Mahon, Munro Donald, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer 77
8= Doug Mackay, Pete Clarke, Steve Brown, John Jones 77
8= Gary Leek , Lee Fellows, Mal Thompson, Nick Gamble 77
8= Steve Heywood, Peter Fotheringham, Chris Lee, Dave Briddon 77
13= Andy Adshead, Paul Calnan, Howard Kelly, Tim Redditt 76
13= Martin Prescott, Andy Oakes, Chris Adams, John Simons 76
15= Malc Kendrick, Steve Dow, Julian Brindley, Nick Coleman 75
15= Rob Platt, Tim Barstow, Tom Broadhead, Gary Wilson 75
15= Mark Pretty, Carl Phelan, Charles McKinnon, Chris Davies 75
18= Nigel Ashton, Stuart Smith, Paul Burgess, Miie Lowe 74
18= Dan Moss, Ian Hodgkinson, Nick Crowther, Ian Martin 74
20= Steve Aspinall, Simon Wilkinson, Colin Berry, Graham Wilkinson 73
20= Tony O’Gara, Steve Profitt, John Simpson, Simon Hemsley 73
20= Dave Madely, Craig Rae, John Webb, Paul Hunter 73
20= Gary Lasham, Gerry O’Keefe, Allan Maidment, Dave Walters 73
24= Sam Leach, Jim Hodges, Chris Walley, John Mather 72
24= Kev Warburton, Paul Salt, Chris Stretch, George Kerr 72
24= Martin Callahan, Aladair Gorrud, Mike Dobbie, Andy Dunn 72
27= Martin Wainman, Oliver Scopes, Dave Taylor, Greg Magenheimer 71
27= Andy Corrigan, Malc Bates, Cliff Hayes, Stuart Smith 71
27= Nigel Docherty, Chris Hoyland, Jonathan Thompson, Steve Dunn 71
30= Paul Gilbert, David Smith, Chris Ravenscroft, Jez Allen 70
30= Paul Browne, Ted Barker, David Carlile, Jonny Arcaini 70
30= Pete Norbury, Jon Barnes, Rob Norbury, Steve Bolton 70
30= Steve Lamont, Pete Gold, Mark Pickles, Paul Collins 70
34 Simon Raine, Denis Greenup, Steve Hughes, David Thornill 69
35= Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Ted Lacey, Andy Strickley 68
35= Ed Pysden, Warwick Dawson, Phil Singh, Fred Bridge 68
37 Mike Hill, Rob Blain, Jon Hudson, Andy Corner 66
Halifax results 20th April
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Gary Leek , Lee Fellows, Mal Thompson, Nick Gamble 81
2= Andy Corrigan, Malc Bates, Cliff Hayes, Stuart Smith 79 Doz Pro V1s each
2= Malc Kendrick, Steve Dow, Julian Brindley, Nick Coleman 79 Oscar Jacobsen shirt each
4= Martin Wainman, Oliver Scopes, Dave Taylor, Greg Magenheimer 78 Callaway Shirt each
4= Andy Adshead, Paul Calnan, Howard Kelly, Tim Redditt 78
4= Mike Wood, Frankie Wood, Mick Jones, Paul Ralph 78
7 Mark Richardson, Geoff Bickerton, Steve Booth, Dave Griffin 77
8= Ed Pysden, Warwick Dawson, Simon Moorhouse, Fred Bridge 76
8= Simon Raine, Denis Greenup, Steve Hughes, David Thornill 76
10= Doug Mackay, Pete Clarke, Steve Brown, John Jones 75
10= Mark Pretty, Carl Phelan, Charles McKinnon, Chris Davies 75
12= Rob Platt, Tim Barstow, Tom Broadhead, Gary Wilson 74
12= Neil Davies, Jonty Little, Paul Manning, John Boswell 74
14 Jon Hudson, Andy Corner, Michael Hill, Rob Blain 73
15= Nigel Ashton, Ian Fearns, Paul Burgess, Miie Lowe 72
15= Martin Callahan, Aladair Gorrud, Mike Dobbie, Andy Dunn 72
15= Dave Madely, Craig Rae, John Webb, Paul Hunter 72
15= Paul Browne, Simon Poucher, David Carlile, Jonny Arcaini 72
15= Steve Lamont, Pete Gold, Mark Pickles, Paul Collins 72
20= Dave Goodwin, Richard Williamson, Phil Robinson, Alex Smith 71
20= Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Nigel Armitage, Dave Mason 71
20= Paul Gilbert, David Smith, Chris Ravenscroft, Jez Allen 71
20= Kev Warburton, Paul Salt, Chris Stretch, George Kerr 71
24= Mick Mahon, Munro Donald, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer 70
24= Pete Norbury, Mike Norbury, Rob Norbury, Nathan Mills 70
24= Simon Ashton, Ian Hodgkinson, Nick Crowther, Ian Martin 70
27 Steve Heywood, Peter Fotheringham, Chris Lee, Dave Briddon 69
28 Richard Blackwell, Gair Stott, Pete Durrans, Steve Austin 68
29 Martin Prescott, Andy Oakes, Chris Adams, John Simons 67
30= Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Ted Lacey, Andy Strickley 66
30= Sam Leach, Jim Hodges, Chris Walley, John Mather 66
30= Nigel Docherty, Chris Hoyland, Jonathan Thompson, Steve Dunn 66
33= Steve Aspinall, Simon Wilkinson, Colin Berry, Graham Wilkinson 65
33= Tony O’Gara, Steve Profitt, John Simpson, Simon Hemsley 65
35= Gary Lasham, Gerry O’Keefe, Allan Maidment, Dave Walters 64
35= Bob Kelsall, Roger Souter, Peter Maher, Jonny Reeves 64

Vale Royal start sheet

Weds 29th April

8.31 David Wilkinson x4

8.38 Jim Caldwell x4

8.46 Colin Roberts x4

8.55 Jon Hudson x4

9.03 Jim Clarke x4

9.11 Paul Salt x4

9.19 Colin Arthur x4

9.27 Ian King x4

10.30 Andy Taylor x4

10.38 Dave Cooper x4

10.47 Paul Woods x4

10.56 Paul Price x4

11.04 Mick Mahon x4

11.13 Nigel Ashton x4

11.22 Jimmy McEwan x4

11.31 Lewis Marland x4

11.40 Kev Hart x4

11.48 Steve Aspinall x4

11.57 John Webb x4

12.06 Tony O’Gara x4

12.14Martin Wainman x4

12.23 Sam Leach x4

12.32 Paul Browne x4

12.41 Dave More O Farrell x4

12.50 Gary Neiles x4

12.58 Geoff Bickerton x4

1,07 Andie Frazer x4

1.16 Lee Tilley x4

1.24 Richard Blackwell x4

1.33 Paul Salt x4

1.42Graham Jenkinson x4

1.51 Simon Poucher x4

2.00 Dave Hughes x4

2.09 Graham Pike x4

2.18 Jon Rolands x4

2.27 Jim Rymer x4

2.35 Peter Maher x4

2.44 Dave ore OFarrell x4

2.53 Dave Hillier x4

3.02 Dave Griffiths x4

3.10

3.18 James Levell x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from heavenly Halifax

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Maxitours at heavenly Halifax

Halifax is a really friendly traditional working-mans golf club and it was great to see the new Captain come down to make us feel very welcome. There are currently stand in caterers today and they worked so hard for us to give such tremendous service. They even had to pop out for more bread as the bacon baps were flying out. Thanks for supporting the host club. Brilliant.

James Braid and Alister Mackenzie both helped shape Halifax Golf Club into the rugged moorland masterpiece it is today.

The yellow course measured just 5,800 yards but with the elevations and rugged terrain it plays much longer. The raised greens and sloping surfaces meant scoring was tough on day one of the Yorkshire Classic.

The course humbles many and one of the five star reviews on trip advisor summed up today nicely: ‘If you’re not playing your best golf, look up and around; just smile, it’s beautiful.’

The Hale team of John Webb, Dave Madely, Paul Hunter and Craig Rae are getting older. They are staying in Harrogate tonight home of the famous Viper room nightclub A few years ago they would have been banging the door down to get in. This year they are planning a visit to Bettys tea room instead.

The average score today was over par and this was in perfect conditions! This course must be a monster when the wind blows.

Only one team scored in the eighties. The Moor Park team came up from the Midlands to play and General Manager Gary Leek made the only birdie of the day on the 18th as they picked up two points to take the lead. Lee Fellows, Mal Thomson and Nick Gamble were his team mates as they scored 81 points.

Andy Corrigan – son of Ex Man City goalkeeper Joe showed his sporting prowess to lie in a tie for second place playing alongside Malc Bates, Cliff Hayes and Stuart Smith. The Tytherington team of Steve Dow, Malcolm Kendrick, Julian Brindley and Nick Coleman also had 79 points.

With half the field within ten shots of the lead it’s all to play for tomorrow!

Tim

(Halifax has two opens this year on 23rd May and 8th August if you wish to return to this lovely venue -please contact Nick the pro).

Nearest the pin 7th Hole Craig Rae Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 17th Steve Lamont Doz AD333

2’s sweep

£260 3 pro V1s 4 tp 5 or 8 srixon AD333

Andy Corner Rob Blain Ted Lacey Simon Wilkinson Alasdair Garrod Mike Dobbie John Jones Dave Smith Paul Gilbert Craig Rae Simon Raine Mark Pretty Andy Adshead Mike Norbury x2 Dave Carlile x2 Andy Corrigan Malc Bates x2 Greg Magenheimer

Halifax
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Gary Leek , Lee Fellows, Mal Thompson, Nick Gamble 81
2= Malc Kendrick, Steve Dow, Julian Brindley, Nick Coleman 79
2= Andy Corrigan, Malc Bates, Cliff Hayes, Stuart Smith 79
4= Andy Adshead, Paul Calnan, Howard Kelly, Tim Redditt 78
4= Mike Wood, Frankie Wood, Mick Jones, Paul Ralph 78
4= Martin Wainman, Oliver Scopes, Dave Taylor, Greg Magenheimer 78
7 Mark Richardson, Geoff Bickerton, Steve Booth, Dave Griffin 77
8= Ed Pysden, Warwick Dawson, Simon Moorhouse, Fred Bridge 76
8= Simon Raine, Denis Greenup, Steve Hughes, David Thornill 76
10 Doug Mackay, Pete Clarke, Steve Brown, John Jones 75
11 Rob Platt, Tim Barstow, Tom Broadhead, Gary Wilson 74
12 Jon Hudson, Andy Corner, Michael Hill, Rob Blain 73
13= Nigel Ashton, Ian Fearns, Paul Burgess, Miie Lowe 72
13= Martin Callahan, Aladair Gorrud, Mike Dobbie, Andy Dunn 72
13= Dave Madely, Craig Rae, John Webb, Paul Hunter 72
13= Neil Davies, Jonty Little, Paul Manning, John Boswell 72
13= Paul Browne, Simon Poucher, David Carlile, Jonny Arcaini 72
13= Steve Lamont, Pete Gold, Mark Pickles, Paul Collins 72
19= Dave Goodwin, Richard Williamson, Phil Robinson, Alex Smith 71
19= Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Nigel Armitage, Dave Mason 71
19= Paul Gilbert, David Smith, Chris Ravenscroft, Jez Allen 71
19= Kev Warburton, Paul Salt, Chris Stretch, George Kerr 71
23= Mick Mahon, Munro Donald, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer 70
23= Pete Norbury, Mike Norbury, Rob Norbury, Nathan Mills 70
23= Simon Ashton, Ian Hodgkinson, Nick Crowther, Ian Martin 70
26 Steve Heywood, Peter Fotheringham, Chris Lee, John Bray 69
27 Richard Blackwell, Gair Stott, Pete Durrans, Steve Austin 68
28 Martin Prescott, Andy Oakes, Chris Adams, John Simons 67
29= Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Ted Lacey, Andy Strickley 66
29= Sam Leach, Jim Hodges, Chris Walley, John Mather 66
29= Nigel Docherty, Chris Hoyland, Jonathan Thompson, Steve Dunn 66
32= Steve Aspinall, Simon Wilkinson, Colin Berry, Graham Wilkinson 65
32= Tony O’Gara, Steve Profitt, John Simpson, Simon Hemsley 65
34= Gary Lasham, Gerry O’Keefe, Allan Maidment, Dave Walters 64
34= Bob Kelsall, Roger Souter, Peter Maher, Jonny Reeves 64

Sand Moor start times

10.00 Jon Hudson x4 £100

10.09 Andy Taylor x4 £100

10.18 Colin Roberts x4 £100

10.27 Dave Goodwin x4 £100

10.36 Chris Adams x4 x4

10.45 Dave More O Farrell x4 £100

10.54 Dave More O Farrell 2 x4 £100

11.03 Mick Mahon x4 £100

11.12 Nigel Ashton x4 £100

11.21 Paul Price x4 £100

11.30 Steve Aspinall x4 £100

11.39 Sam Leach x4 £100 11am 1

11.48 Rob Platt x4 £100 x4

11.56 Tony O’Gara x4 £100

12.05 Ed Pysden x4

12.14 John Webb x4 £100

12.23 Neil Davies x4 £100

12.32 Neil Davies2 x4 £100

12.41 Geoff Bickerton x4 £100

12.50 Chris Ravenscroftx4 £100

12.59 Richard Blackwell x4 £100

1.08 Simon Raine x4 £100

1.17 Paul Salt x4 £100

1.26 Gary Lasham x4 £100

1.35 Charles McKinnon x4 £100

1.44 Peter Maher x4 £100

1.53 Lee Tilley x4 £100

2.02 Paul Browne x4 £100

2.11 Gary Leek x4 £100

2.20 Gary Leek2 x4 £100

2.29 Dave Hughes x4 £100

2.38 Steve Heywood x4 £100

2.47 Simon Ashton x4 £100

2.56 Simon Ashton x2 £100

3.05 Martin Callahan 1 x4 £100

3.14 Martin Callahan 2 x4 £100

3.22 Moby Rawthore x4

3.30

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636