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**Additional team of four event on Monday 30th January at Vale Royal!**
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Results from Maxitours at Vale Royal

Spring was definitely in the air at Vale Royal today, a few snowdrops and crocuses were spotted in the undergrowth by big hitting John Rigby and other more wayward members of the tour.
The warm mild air brought out the wildlife today which seemed to be preparing for the mating season, which will of course soon be upon us. A couple of male pheasants looked in prime condition as they strutted across the vale royal fairways, a lone fox quietly marked his territory behind the 10th green and Alan Clough was wearing the new after-shave he got for Christmas.
The Head Greenkeeper was desperate for the greens to thaw fully before play this morning, however the three inch frost left a soggy surface layer which would damage his roots and he made the tough decision to play on temporary greens. Despite the shortened course which provided plenty of birdie opportunities, everyone had a superb day at this premier Cheshire venue.
Ian Waddington and his team of Lancastrians from Pleasington were first to hand a great card in, they were delighted with an 89 point haul despite dropping two shots on the first hole.
Dave Bloods’ experienced Denton team recorded 90 points with Jim Cox doing most damage. Four handicap Jim is on fire at the moment and recently beat former European Open champion Andrew Murray in the Alliance matchplay, today he picked up 5 birdies helping his team to 3rd place.
Football legends Frank Stapleton and Stuart Pearson always play in the Vale Royal events as they love the course so much. They know the importance of teamwork and today they partnered talented Liam Kindon (1) and Dave Wilson (8) to score 90 points and they were delighted with second place.
Paul Griffiths from Wychwood rolled in a 30 yard putt on the 10th hole for birdie and he also rolled in a nice putt to birdie the stunning seventh hole as he more than played his part in his team’s wonderful victory today. Two birdies on their last hole, the par four fourteenth hole, ensured they took the honours in style today. Chris Reid, Matt Coe and Carl Elson were the other victorious team members.
Seventy-something year old Neville Dennis was back where he belongs in the prizes as he won nearest the pin on the 6th hole after a terrific shot left him two feet from the pin, a very slightly younger Terry Barnes from Wilmslow was closest on the tough 10th hole.
Many thanks to all players, your support today was absolutely fantastic and much appreciated.
Yours in golf,
Tim.

Nearest the pin 6th Neville Dennis dozen ad333s
Nearest the pin 10th Terry Barnes dozen ad333s

2’s sweep £125 4 pro V1 balls each or 8 srixon ad333
Paul Griffiths Gary Garner Moby Rawthore John Hilton Chris Cyprus John Davies Terry Barnes x2 Alan Clough

Todays event will be on temporary greens.

9.35am
After speaking to the head greenkeeper 5 minutes ago he said there was still 3 inches of frost in the ground and the top was turning to mush when walked on- ‘this is the only time real damage is done to the greens’.
He has done his best but temporary greens will be in use. The entry fee will be reduced to £15 per person accordingly.
Thankyou for your patience on this matter, Tim

Dear Golfer,
Tomorrows event at beautiful Vale Royal is DEFINATELY ON, I am talking with the greenkeeper who is a great guy and will do his ‘Utmost to keep us on the normal greens’.
****The start time will now be 11.30am to give us maximum chance of full greens.****
I will keep my website http://www.maxitoursgolf.com updated at 9.30am and 10.30am in the morning as to course conditions.

Vale Royal are currently on full greens but he can’t guarantee it 100% for tomorrow, it depends on how quickly they thaw out (apparently any damage is done when the frost is coming out).If there is more than five temporary greens the entry fee will be reduced by £5.
Play will be permitted as usual from excellent tees and fairways.

Yours in golf,
Tim

The Latest Shotsaver Order of Merit January 16th 2012.

last few spots available:
Vale Royal **Wednesday** 18th Jan
Delamere Thursday 26th Jan
Stockport Thursday 9th February

Maxitours Shotsaver Classic at Caldy

Clear blue skies and a tricky wind provided classic seaside links conditions to be enjoyed by the 100 Maxitours competitors at wonderful Caldy today.
The Golf Course and Clubhouse were in immaculate condition. The facilities are superb, from a terrific practice ground right through to a state of the art changing room. Ex Rally driver Stuart Coupe was absolutely delighted with the free moisturizer provided in the toilets which helped keep his delicate skin in great condition.
John Hillier is another Maxitours player with a hidden talent, and this European table tennis champion from 40 years ago struggled to repeat last weeks second place Maxitours finish as he could only manage 38 points. Today it was his Pinnacle ball doing the pinging and ponging as he failed to clear the trees on the long 11th hole.
Rafa Benitez watched some of the golf from his mansion behind the 6th hole as he was cleaning out his gutters this afternoon. Rafa has worked with some great footballers in his career (during his time at Aston Villa) today however he was really impressed by Roy Bramwells fancy leg action as he tried to guide in a three foot putt on this tricky green.
Chris Cyprus and Paul Dalby from Didsbury only scored 1 point on their first hole, ‘we’ve got no chance now’ sulked Cyprus . ‘Come on you never know!’ encouraged his partner as he gathered up Chris’ toys and put them back in his pram. They both played majestically on the next 17 holes to return a terrific 45 points. Likeable four handicap Dalby shooting level par in the wind was strongly supported by his talented partner.
Fresh faced and newly moisturized Stuart Coupe knew his skin was going to be protected so he could focus all his energy on his golf, he teamed up with Mark Robinson from Clitheroe and they recorded three classy birdies on the short holes on route to finishing second with 43 points.
Big John Royle and Guy Hall from Sale were delighted to secure their first Maxitours top three finish. Royle has a heart the size of a lions and a fighting five at the last saw them record a battling 42 points.
Dennis Humphries and Richard Godbold from Sandbach struggled into the wind as they only picked up three points on the tough estuary holes 4,5 and 6 however as they turned downwind the fireworks really started and Dennis recorded back to back birdies to set them on their way to a commendable fourth place finish.

Many thanks to all competitors for supporting my first event at Caldy. Thank you to Steve and Jason Ballard from Shotsaver for their kind sponsorship.

2’s £112.50 3 pro V1s or six Srixon AD333 per two John Griffiths Stuart Coupe x2 Mark Robinson Mike Johnson Richard Palmer Ray Standridge John Royle Paul Dalby x2 Dennis Humphries Richard Godbold Luke Burrows Ian Padmore Barney Ross

2nd nearest the pin: John Griffiths Dozen AD333
17th nearest the pin: Ian Podmore Dozen AD333