Maxitours at superb Prestbury results

A glorious August day greeted the full field of Maxitours competitors at immaculate Prestbury Golf Club today.

The little wealthy village of Prestbury is home to Stockbrokers, footballers, top lawyers and other over-paid professionals. Even the lost property section at the club has a terrific array of clothing and is well worth a visit. Dave Harlow had his eye on a couple of garments which would easily upgrade his current wardrobe.

Eddie Ellis and todays sponsors JP & Brimelow kindly provided every player with a terrific goody bag for me to distribute at todays event. ‘here are your goody bags and there is a bacon sandwich for each player also’. Mike Spencer spent a couple of minutes searching before complaining ‘theres no bap in my bag’.

Tour regular Andy Stubbens today celebrated his 40th birthday by rolling in a two on the signature 17th hole, well played old man.

Liam Harrison was mentally scarred two years ago in a Maxitour event at Prestbury when his partner three putted the last hole to lose by a shot. Today his partner Paul Bennett was on the 18th fringe in two and receiving a shot. Four shots later the ball eventually found the hole, Harrison was devastated ‘He’s absolutely hopeless, I don’t know why I play with him every week, its doing my head in’. Incredibly 42 points was good enough to win today and Harrison can sleep soundly once again.

Andy Taylor and Martin Firth finished in second place also with 42 points and third place went to Matt Spencer and Andy Buckles.

Dave Antrobus showed us what a great character he is and what a terrific game golf is when he penalised himself after his double hit went unnoticed by his playing partners. Antrobus would have taken first place today but knows playing golf in the true spirit of the game is the real sign of a man.

Many, many thanks to my Car Sponsor Eddie Ellis from JP & Brimelow for their fantastic sponsorship of todays event, this is greatly appreciated. Eddie may not be the best dressed or best looking estate agent you have ever seen, but he certainly sells houses better than any one else in Manchester!

Thanks to all who supported todays event, Tim

Nearest the Pin on the 7th hole Terry Davison
Nearest the Pin on 17th hole Andy Buckles
2’s Kevin Barker Darren Wood Dave Murphy Kevin Barker Frank Hindle Pete Barratt Kevin Fitzpatrick Andy Stubbens Colin Burke Ian Ainsworth Dave Murphy Terry Davision

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Maxitours at Delightful Davenport

A large field of nearly 100 Maxitours competitors shrugged off their trench foot problems and enjoyed today’s Mediterranean heat.
Picturesque Davenport Golf Club was presented in tremendous condition. Many thanks to the Club for the terrific hospitality they showed to us throughout the day.

Top professional Adam Scott narrowly missed out on winning the Claret jug this week, his caddy Steve Williams is currently taking most of the blame. This is only to be expected, ask any professional golfer about their bad shots “If I hit it long or short it’s my caddies fault, if it goes right or left it’s my coaches fault.”

Phil Smeathers had his first golf outing since returning from a relaxing holiday in the South of France. He turned up unshaven, wearing a pair of old shorts and with his buttons undone on his golf shirt ‘he looks like he’s popping out to get a baguette’ remarked playing partner Dave Harlow.

Lewis Marland enjoyed a free meal after play today. Bob Kwan treated his team to four pints of lager and four bags of crisps on completion of his round. As he carefully delivered the drinks to his friends on the outside patio Lewis Marland started helping himself to the ‘complimentary’ crisps on the counter. ‘Those free nibbles were a nice touch’ he said to his best mate Alf. Bob walked past looking confused, carrying three full bowls of crisps and a half empty one.

Geoff Haynes normally plays average golf and then has a quiet pint in the corner of the clubhouse. Today Geoff spent all afternoon pestering the tournament organiser ‘am I still in the lead?’ after an excellent 44 points saw him at the top of the early scoreboard.

With only one day to go before the Olympics begins, today’s tournament saw a gold medal display by Mottram Halls Bob Kwan and Steve Burke. After dropping shots on the 1st and 4th holes the charismatic duo picked up momentum and scored 24 points on the back stretch to take top spot.

Silver medal was won by Phil Howsley (Disley) and Mike Worrall (Didsbury) with 23 points on their back nine. Pete Moores and Moby Rawthore finished in bronze and Seamus Keegan and Frank Garvey were 5th, also on a very creditable 44 points.

Many thanks to all players for supporting today’s event, I hope you enjoyed the sun.

Nearest the Pin 3rd Bill Ross Dozen srixon AD333
Nearest the Pin 14th Dave Gavin Dozen srixon AD333

2’s £97.50 4 pro V1s or 8 Srixon AD333s Ray Ward Steve Hackett Dave Gavin Pete Holmes x2 John Bent Peter Coughlin Tony Gee

Terrific upcoming Maxitours events (last few spots available)
Davenport Thurs 26th July Pairs £20
Prestbury Thurs 2nd August JP & Brimelow Pairs £30 inc bacon sandwich
Carden Park Sun12th +Mon13th August £119
2 rounds, 3 course meal, prizes, breakfast, accommodation, tournament administration, range balls.

Tremendous Tytherington

The last of the Summer rain (before the predicted heat wave) greeted the early competitors at the Tytherington Golf and Country Club today.
The course has perhaps the best layout in Cheshire , the greens were superb and the venue also has a very nice relaxed and friendly feel about it.
On arrival in the clubhouse nearly all the players enjoyed sitting down in front of the big screen to watch the golf. Eddie Ellis and Colin Byrne were trying desperately to pick up a few last minute tips before their round. Mick Mahon and Frank Hindle must have complete confidence in their golf swings as they took very little interest in the Open. They seemed content to sit away from the TV in the quiet conservatory area, which coincidentally had a great view of the ladies aerobics class taking place next door.
Paul Taylor has lost the occasional head cover in his golf career, he has also lost plenty of golf balls in recent weeks. Today was a first for the likeable Lancastrian when he lost his playing partner Paul Baxter. On the seventh hole Baxter playing the course for the first time quietly departed the green to the right in search of the next tee, his partners went left down the woodland path. It took him twenty minutes to locate them.
The wet ground conditions led to some average scoring and some amazing golf shots. Charles Herbert made a great 4 on the seventeenth hole. He hit his drive 285 yards down the middle, leaving himself a simple 128 yard wedge. He stone cold topped the ball deep in the soft ground and it popped out backwards leaving him 129 yards to the flag, this next shot he hit to within a foot of the hole for a simple tap in par.
‘Old but on form’ Neville Dennis parred the 6th 7th and 8th holes as his team took the early lead with 82 points. As the scores started to come into the clubhouse it was clear that this total would take some beating.
Martin Firth and his strong team scored 80 points after dropping shots on three of the last four holes. Ray Ward made a terrific par at the last to earn his team 81 points.
However this was as close as any team came and tour ever present Neville ‘legend’ Dennis recorded his first win since early 2011. Very well played chaps.

An unnamed Maxitours player today asked about taking his loved one to the Carden Park trip in August ‘my wife might get bored if I’m playing all day, I was thinking of sending her in for a facial, she’s not the best looking but five hours of treatment might be too much even for her.’

Thanks for your support of todays event.

Nearest the Pin 11th Hole Doug Houghton Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin 13th Hole Kenny Plumb Dozen AD333s

2’s £85 28 Pro V1 balls 4 pro V1s or 8 srixon AD333s per two. Dave Ellison x2 Gary Garner Brian Hopkins Frank Hindle Geoff Haynes Kenny Plumb

New date confirmed !!! Worsley Old AM AM format Thursday 13th September.

Carden Park Trip Sunday 12th & Monday 13th August 2012 -last few spaces available
Maxitours Turkey trip details released soon!

Tytherington Shotsaver s430 Tour Am Am
Thursday 19th July

10.00am Neville Dennis x4
10.09am Colin Roberts x4
10.18am Ian King x4
10.27am Dave Stanhope x4
10.36am Martin Firth x4
10.45am Eddie Ellis x4
10.55am John Bent x4
11.05am Geoff Haynes x4
11.15am Ken Chu x4
11.25am Malc Wells x4
11.35am Paul Taylor x4
11.45am Alan Jacobs x4
11.55am Colin Byrne x4
12.05pm Mick Mahon x4
12.15pm Gary Garner x4
12.25pm
12.35pm Jeff Wealands x4
12.45pm Chris Heggarty x4
12.55pm
1.05pm Moby Rawthore x4
1.15pm
1.25pm Lewis Marland x4
1.35pm Frank Garvey x4
1.45pm Charles Herbert x4
1.55pm
2.05pm
2.13pm Andy Hall x4
2.22pm Elaine Sloane x4
2.30pm Alex Rugen x4

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Crewe 10th July

Unfortunately due to the horrendous weather todays event has been cancelled, I blame it on Stuart Pearce for not picking David Beckham for the Olympics.