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Maxitours at Prestbury Golf Club

Prestbury was in wonderful condition for todays JP & Brimelow Classic Am Am. The catering and hospitality was its usual first class standard throughout the day and General Manager Neville Young made us feel very welcome indeed.

Tony Ramatowski really loves autumn. Today he got a good look at some colorful leaves as he was seen regularly playing shots very close to the many different species of trees on the course.

There is a plethora of great golf holes at Prestbury Golf Club however the magnificent par three 17th is the signature hole. There is a stream and steep bank to carry before reaching the small two tiered green which is closely guarded by several deep bunkers. It is fondly referred to as ‘Naomi Campbell’ as it is beautiful and nothing but trouble. Dave McCullough found it no problem at all as his arrow straight 7 iron was ‘Eatin fibre all the way’ and he won nearest the pin in style (flagsticks are fibre glass).

Prestbury member Terry Davison used his local knowledge to win nearest the pin on the 7th hole.

In todays event Peter Hall(4), Phil Lockett(9), Des Kelly(17) and Hari Patel(20) had a terrific front nine however they failed to pick up any shots on their closing 5 holes and their 82 points was just good enough for fourth position.

Big hitting James West (+2) , Malc Wells (1) Adam Hart (6) and Bob Vickers(6) scored an excellent 84 points for another podium finish. Tytheringtons Howard Baker(17) Tony Taylor (+2) David Johnson(12) and Mark Foley(9) played great golf for 2nd place as they scored 85 points.

Late in the day 2 handicapper Mark Richardson and his team of Andy Stubbens(5), Ross Birch(8) and Charles Herbert (13) also scored 85 to take first place due to a slightly better last six holes. Very well played.

Many thanks to my sponsors John Pratt and Eddie Ellis from JP & Brimelow who have a terrific reputation as Manchesters best estate agents with offices in Withington, Cholton and Didsbury. They kindly provided all todays competitors with a goody bag. If you want to sell your house these are the best in the business.

Thanks to all players for your terrific support today.

Yours in golf, Tim

2’s £130 3 Pro V1 balls eachRussell Brooks James West Paul Woodcock Mark Brierley Guy Hall Chris Unsworth x2 Wayne Flaherty x2 Lee Tilley

Nearest Pin 7th Terry Davison
Nearest Pin 17th Dave McCullough

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Maxitours RAA Putter Classic at Hazel Grove

Occasional showers and a blustery wind greeted today’s Maxitours competitors at Hazel Grove. Despite this week’s heavy rainfall the superbly undulating USPGA greens remained wonderful to putt on and the fairways were in their usual carpet-like condition.

This year is Hazel Grove’s Centenary year and this really warm and friendly Club should be congratulated for hosting so many successful events throughout the season.
James Rowlands is officially the happiest and most helpful PGA pro in the North and his support today is greatly appreciated.

On a slightly different note one of todays regular maxitours players told me he went weak at the knees and started thinking irrationally last night when his wife bought home some skimpy leather underwear ‘I got excited because she smelt like a new golf bag’ he explained later.

The early starters had the worst of the weather and racehorse owner Mick Mahon’s team battled well before falling at the last as they dropped three points on the closing holes to finish just out of the prizes.

Mike Hall doesn’t own a racehorse but his team also needed shooting as they dropped shots on their last two holes to just miss out on their first podium finish.

Taking third place was the Didsbury team of Bob Vickers(6), Malc Wells(1) Phil Sharpe(16) and Adam Hart(6) on a creditable 80 points.

Proud Jan Jagielka(13) -father of England International Phil- played alongside insurance supremo Barry Horrox (11) Charles Herbert(13) and nearly man Brian Hopkins(6). All the team contributed well to the overall score and Jan was delighted with his 2nd place finish. ‘I was a bit little emotional when I saw my son wearing the famous England shirt and representing his country for the first time, but when Barry birdied the 8th hole it was hard to hold back those tears.’

Taking their maiden Maxitours win today are the ever present team of Iain Bartholomew(3), wealthy legendary Hale estate agent John Hilditch(11), Ian Noakes(11) and Max Henderson(10). Hilditch was ridiculed last week for playing golf in what looked like his old school uniform. Today his new improved image led to a more confident golf game and he surprised his team with three high quality birdies on the tricky Cheshire course.

Congratulations on a great performance, the team each win a fantastic new RAA putter.

Many thanks to RAA owner and designer Roy Ainscough and PGA Pro Lee Sullivan (Cheshires number 1 putting coach) for supporting todays event. The new putters are really taking off and they are currently used by many senior tour players including Gary Wolstenhome and also North Region number 1 David Shacklady. My own custom fit putter is due to arrive on Wednesday- watch this space……
Please visit the website to view the latest range: http://raaputters.com/home.aspx
Lee Sullivan Qualified putting coach tel:07759917518

Thanks to all players for your terrific support today! Tim.

2’s £75 3 PRO v1s Each
Bob Vickers Ray Brown Paul Baxter Dave Karling
John Hilditch Richard Blackwell

Nearest the Pin 13th Chris Hegarty Doz AD333s
Nearest the Pin in 2 18th Jef Brothwell Doz AD333s

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*please find attatched a pdf of this years Winter Schedule so you can print it off for your perusal
*RAA Putters will be offering 4 top of the range fantastic putters as first prize on Thursday at Hazel Grove -still spaces available!

There are just 5 events left in the Summer Tour Order of Merit.(Hazel Grove, Prestbury, Dunham, Pleasington and Conwy)
Some of the most charismatic players the game has known are fighting to become the number 1 ranked amateur golfer in Cheshire- Who will come out on top?

The Shotsaver Order of Merit

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Dear Maxitours’ player,

THE TERRIFIC MAXITOURS WINTER / SPRING SCHEDULE 2013-2014

Please find below the new Maxitours Winter / Spring Dates for 2013-2014. I trust you will agree this is the best Maxitours schedule ever.

I have tried to ensure that EVERY week you will be playing great value golf on one the BEST golf courses in Cheshire and the surrounding area.

Once again we are invited back with open arms by every course we have played. This is due to the excellent etiquette and respect for the courses shown by Maxitours players each week and also because you are so supportive of the home club, caterers and professional. Many, many thanks for that.

I really enjoy running my events as we have such a nice group of players. I don’t require pre-payment as it is exceedingly rare that I get any ‘no shows’ at my events. Of course there will continue to be no joining fee. Your support and reliability is greatly appreciated.

Thanks for playing your Maxitours golf in the true spirit of the game and good luck in the coming Maxitours season.

Yours in Golf,

Tim

*New Maxitours Winter schedule released by email tomorrow morning!!!!!!!! Try not to lose too much sleep.

*Next Thursday: ‘The RAA Putter Classic AM AM’ at Hazel Grove – 3 team spots left.
(Lee Sullivan Highly Respected PGA Certified Putting Instructor will be available with the full range of fantastic putters to try and he will also offer some free expert advice.) http://raaputters.com/home.aspx

The Srixon Masters at Reddish Vale

Reddish Vale was in great condition for today’s Maxitours event. Many competitors felt that the lightening fast greens were the best they had played on all year. The course was a real credit to the members and staff of this lovely historical course.

Alasdair Mackenzie has designed some of the best golf courses in the best locations in the world. Nobody is too sure what he was doing wandering around Stockport one hundred and one years ago but he has blessed the Reddish locals with a real masterpiece to enjoy.

John Hilditch announced in the clubhouse that the last time he played here was in the 1978 Greater Manchester Schoolboys Championship. It looked like he was trying to roll back the years by wearing his old school uniform today as he modelled a very scruffy navy blue tank top and his best Clarks shoes.

Many husbands buy their wives flowers to show their affection. Chris Hegarty displayed his love for wife Gail when he was seen carrying his bag on his back and pushing her powerless electric trolley up the famous steep last hole. Gail eased his job by removing her putter and offering a few encouraging words as he neared the summit of the hill.

In today’s event the grey haired pairing of Dave Stanhope(11) and John Anderton(9) from High Legh set the early pace with an excellent 43 points. This was matched by Brian Gibbons(9) and Mark Kilgallen(15) from Upton by Chester who took third and also Didsburys Bob Vickers(6) and Rob Anderton(5) who took second place with a super back nine.

Taking the honours were veterans Ron Jolley(17) and John Hilton(12) who scored a wonderful 44 points. Retired Ron was in charge of motorway lighting systems for many years and he played illuminating golf on the front nine. John was a table tennis pro for ten years and he used all his experience on the closing holes to ensure victory

Many thanks to Srixon’s Jon Gallagher for his terrific sponsorship today. All players gratefully received three top of the range Srixon Z stars to happily use/lose during their round.

Nearest the Pin 4th Stuart Turner Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin 12th Graham Brownhill Dozen AD333s

2’s £112.50 3 Srixon Z Stars or 5 AD333s per two Mike Birtwhistle Bob Vickers Dave Murphy Liam Harrison Conor Winstanley Mike Brown Pete Bostock Gary Garner x2 Steve Latchford Steve Hamlett Stuart Turner Eddie Ellis Andy Stubbens