Great Maxitours upcoming events!
Conwy Pairs 19th June £25
Knutsford Am Am 28th June £20
Old Worsley Am Am 5th July £20
Crewe Pairs 10th July £20

Results from ‘The Wilson Classic’ at Immaculate Prestbury Golf Club

Over 100 competitors teed off in the Wilson Masters at immaculate Prestbury Golf Club today. There is nothing worse than playing golf in hot sticky summer conditions and the refreshing Northern drizzle was really welcomed by all the players.

‘Can I pick up some golf balls my pal won last week? asked shrewd multimillionaire businessman Colin Lynch. ‘Certainly – I forgot let him know he also won a titleist glove-what size is he?’ I replied
‘Err, think he will need an ML’ replied the medium large handed Lynch, just a little too quickly. On the course Lynch birdied the 15th, topped his tee shot and duffed his second before holing a six iron for a second consecutive birdie on the 16th, he then made another birdie on the 17th ! This stunning finish was good enough for 8th place and he wins a medium large glove.

Britain has recently enjoyed a huge few days of partying, first the nation celebrated ‘the Neville Dennis reaching 75 weekend’ and then the Queen enjoyed her Jubilee.
Continuing the Jubilee theme it has been suggested 71 year old Cliff Richard could be slightly past his best, Seamus Keegan from Didsbury is actually getting better with age and he finished 2nd with 44 points playing alongside Wayne Nuttall.
Elton John lookalike Brian Hopkins holed a terrific eight iron on the 6th hole to earn five points on that particular hole and playing alongside Charles Herbert their 43 points finished 3rd.
Kylie Minogue lookalike Carl Kennedy partnering Dom McHugh made tremendous birdies on the 14th and 16th to finish in 7th position.
Alex Rugen and Tony Crook from Leigh Golf Club both have a look of Tom Jones and they eventually took the honours with a solid 45 point haul, both players contributed 9 times in a real team effort, very well played chaps.

Ex Grandstand trophy winner Alan Clough from Cheadle Hulme hit his tee shot within two feet of the hole on Prestburys signature 17th hole, unfortunately he missed out on sweep balls as he left his putt short, ‘it was uphill’ said the likeable motocross champion ‘at least it will win nearest the pin’. As Alan knows sport at this incredibly high level can be cruel and David Coyle in the penultimate match to nearly holed his tee shot as he put his ball within 2 inches to snatch nearest the pin, and leave Cloughie absolutely devastated.

Many thanks to the legendary Malcolm Thorniley from Wilson Golf for kindly sponsoring todays event and providing such excellent prizes.
Nearest the Pin 7th Ian King Dozen Wilson balls
Nearest the Pin 17th David Coyle Dozen Wilson Balls

£67.50 5 pro Vs each or 10 Ad 333s
Mark Vickers Marcus Kaye David Coyle Phil Davies

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Terrific Upcoming events
Thursday 7th June Prestbury- nearly full
Thursday 14th June Cavendish-nearly full
Tuesday 19th June Conwy- nearly full
Thursday 28th June Knutsford -nearly full

Maxitours at North Manchester Golf Club

The sun was once again cracking the flags as North Manchester hosted todays Maxitours event. The course was in really excellent condition and a few competitors had never played the course before. ‘What a stunning course’ was the general consensus.

Both ends of the golfing spectrum have been on display this week. Millionaire Luke Donald looked immaculate and also played immaculately to win the prestigious PGA Championship at Wentworth. Colin Walton always looks scruffy and he played even more scruffily as he finished in last place in the prestigious Maxitours Classic at North Manchester today. After his victory Donald trudged back to the practice ground and Colin headed happily for the bar.

Dave Stanhopes team took the early lead in the Clubhouse with 80 points despite larger than life team mate Phil Smeathers having a poor time with his long game ‘I just didn’t know where it was going’ he muttered into his fast disappearing San Miguel. ‘We new where it wasn’t going’ added cruel team mate Dave Antrobus.

The Manchester members were telling me some deer were actually spotted on the course last week. Patrick O’ Neill from Davyhulme Golf Club appreciated the natural beauty of the course as he has just returned from a wildlife rambling holiday in Spain . The Irishman is still desperately trying to find his first cuckoos nest.
Today Patrick teamed up with three Bolton Lostock members and they scored a stunning 88 points. Star of the team was seven handicap Malcolm Wells and he was delighted to play the tough Championship course in just two over par. Ron Hopkins and Ian Richardson also contributed strongly. Well played chaps.

Charles Herbert was also on form today and the six foot 8 inch gentle giant drove the 371 yard 16th as his team scored 81 points to take 2nd place. James Holman, Frank Garvey, Paul Bradley and Sean Reilly produced another solid performance for a third place finish.

With only three par threes on the course making a two is always difficult at North Manchester . Terry Davison and Alan Welsh both made classy 2s on par fours to earn some much needed golf balls in the sweep.

9th Hole nearest the pin Sean Reilly Dozen AD333
18th hole nearest the pin George Gregson Dozen AD333

2’s £95 30 pro v1 balls or 60 srixon AD333s 4 pro V1s each or 9 Srixon AD333s each Nigel Fairhurst Terry Davison Malc Wells Alan Welsh Neil Ritchie Max Waghat Menaz Sulaman

Great upcoming events

North Manchester AM AM Tuesday 29th May few spaces
Prestbury pairs Thursday 7th June few spaces
Cavendish pairs Thursday 14th June few spaces
Conwy pairs Tuesday 19th nearly full (please note-tee times 1.30pm- 4.45pm)
Knutsford AM AM Thursday 28th nearly full

The Shotsaver Masters at Hazel Grove

The classy Alastair Mackenzie designed Hazel Grove was the gloriously sunny setting for todays Maxitours event. It was even hotter than last week in Florida where I enjoyed big pecan pancakes each morning, big steaks and big ice cream in the evening, and big scores on the golf course in the afternoon.

Maxitour legend Neville Dennis celebated his 75th birthday today with a bacon sandwich served by an attractive waitress – ‘I’m 75 today, is this bacon sandwich free?’ he asked hopefully. She didn’t even bother to reply.
Then he picked up his scorecard ‘Do I have to pay for the golf today- its my birthday’ he asked, before heading £20 lighter to the first tee via the pro shop in search of a free mars bar.

Nevilles birthday really started with an excellent 200 yard tee shot which split the fast running 1st fairway.

Ageing Moby Rawthore has developed a bald patch this winter and he looked worried on the first tee when he suddenly realised a cap was required to prevent sunstroke on the top of his newly exposed head. Moby has a selection of very cheap redundant visors for sale if anybody would like one.

Pete Moores is not allowed to play any golf mid week. Each evening his detective wife checks his face for any signs of radiation and his shirt collars for any sign of suncream residue. Today, for the first time, he tried out his new factor 50, no smell, clear, non greasy, Boots own suncream ‘its fantastic stuff, she’ll have absolutely no idea what I’ve been up to today!’ said a delighted and still slightly pasty faced Moores.

In todays event Tony Lowe teamed up with home player Ben Shelley and they were overjoyed with their 43 point haul which earned them a second place finish. Two handicapper Pete O’Neill teamed up with the very consistent John Reilly and their 43 points finished 3rd.

Very tanned Ex European table tennis champion John Hilton obviously enjoys playing with his very small white balls and he teamed up with Andy Hamlett, they were very happy to finish 4th on 42 points.

Carl Kennedy has really struggled lately with his golf game and had not had a top five finish for over 6 months. He has recently turned into an incredibly reliable putter, give him a four foot putt and he is guaranteed to miss. Today the very likeable Northenden member proved that form is temporary and class is permanent as he scored an excellent 45 points with his partner Dom McHue to take todays honours in style. Very well played chaps.

Brian Mottram and his team enjoyed a couple of pints after play in the bar and the bad jokes started to flow. ‘We’re stopping for an Indian on the way home, I’m having chicken Tarka massala, it tastes very like chicken tikka massala, its just a little bit otter.’

Thanks for your support of todays event.

Nearest the pin 2nd Pete O’Niell dozen AD333
Nearest the pin 13th David Coyle dozen AD333
2’s £62.50 20 pro v1s 4 pro v1s or 8 srixon AD333 per two.
John Hilton Dick Perry David Coyle John Farrell Ian Wadsworth

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Next great Maxitours events
Alistair Mackenzies Hazel Grove Thursday 24th May -few spaces, see below.
North Manchester Tuesday 29th May -few spaces

Maxitours Footjoy Masters At Vale Royal.

A field of nearly 100 Maxitours competitors enjoyed playing in the Footjoy Masters at the wonderful Vale Royal course today. Many thanks, to my good friend Matt Turnock for running the event so well whilst I am battling through the Florida thunderstorms.
As I am away I have no idea about any sports news, I am not too bothered who won the premiership however does anyone know if Kenny Dalgliesh has made any new signings for Liverpool?

Thanks to Bob Bardsley from Footjoy for his Sponsorship of todays event.
Matt’s report is below:

All went well here at sunny Vale Royal Abbey. Ross Birch made the comment as he walked into register that Tim was looking younger and more hansome than he had ever seen him, then realised it was me (honestly it must be the smoke getting in his eyes). Much debating was made by groups as to whether or not to enter the 2’s and for quite a few it was a costly mistake in underestimating their abilities with no fewer than ten players making 2 but only five of them had entered the sweep. Most frustrated must have surely been Roger Percival who made an eagle on the 246 yard 3rd Par 4. Steve Parle’s team came back in a magnificent 40 points to make sure they did not prop up the rest of the field after a horrendous 28 point haul on the front 9 “we were determined not to come last” was their parting comment showing the Man City never give up attitude.
The battle for the spoils was hard contested with Moby Rawthore’s team of Guds Ahmed, Ross Birch and Ian Grogan coming out on top with an impressive 88 points followed closely by Gary Garner, Ray Ward, Geoff Cogswell and George Gregson with 85 points with third place going to Charles Herbert, Mark Richardson, Alan Pengelly and Barry Horricks with 84.
All players said the course was in amazing condition and the Vale Royal staff were very helpful throughout the whole day

The nearest pin 10th was won by Jim Ecles (a matter on inches from the hole)
The longest drive 18th was won by Neil Higgins (a monster 300+ yards by all accounts)
2’s – Alf Shillitoe, Geoff Cogswell and Paul Dalby, Martin Murray and Ted Bibblecomb £110 7 titleist prov1s or 14 AD333s.

Hazel Grove Pairs betterball.
10.20am Neville Dennis x4
10.30am Colin Roberts x4
10.40am Ian King x4
10.50am Dave Stanhope x4
11.00am Colin Lynch x4
11.10am Paul Taylor x4
11.20am Jeff Wealands x4
11.30am Norman Quick x4
11.40am Mick Mahan x4
11.50am John Bent x4
12.00pm Gary Garner x4
12.10pm
12.20pm John Burt x2 Malc Wells x2
12.30pm Charles Herbert x4
12.40pm
12.50pm Moby Rawthore x4
1.00pm
1.10pm
1.20pm Richard Preston x4
1.30pm Frank Garvey x4
1.40pm
1.50pm John Hilton x2 Carl Kennedy x2
2.00pm
2.10pm Kenny Jepson x4
2.20pm Gav Sutcliffe x4
2.30pm Simon Carless x4