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Wychwood start times

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Start times for the first event in the Clarion Wealth Planning Order of Merit

Wychwood park
Thursday 9th November

Dear Maxitours players,

The Wychwood event is still on this Thursday. They missed some heavier downpours and are optimistic we are going ahead.

£6 coffee and bacon rolls available from 9am.
Due to wet ground Hedgehog Wheels on electric trolleys compulsory.
pull trolleys fine.

IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE AT 8AM I will update this as soon as I now what the situation is.

Thanks Tim

9.50 David Wilkinson x4
9.59 Simon Hemsley x4
10.08 Jim Caldwell x4
10.17 Paul Fell x4
10.26 Jim Clarke x4
10.35 Dave Goodwin x4
10.44 Mick Mahon x4
10.53 Richard Blackwell x4
11.02 Gary Neiles x4
11.10 Lee Tilley x4
11.19 Geoff Bickerton x4
11.28 Sam Leach x4
11.36 Dave More O’Farrell x4
11.45 Steve Heywood x4

10th tee
9.50 Paul Salt x4
9.59 Colin Roberts x4
10.08 Martin Humphries x4
10.17 Gary Owen x4
10.27 Jon Hudson x4
10.36 Neil Laurent x4
10.45 Dave Blood x4
10.54 Steve Aspinall x4
11.03 Andy Taylor x4
11.12 Paul Price x4
11.21 Phil Dickens x4
11.30 Martin Prescott x4
11.39 Roger Percival x4
11.48 Kev Hart x4

Crosland Heath cancelled

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*The 2nd Algarvian Classic on 1st -5th February has expanded and I have room for two teams. Get away from damp Manchester this Winter.

Dear Maxitours player,

There is a storm forecast for Thursday. Very heavy rain and strong winds are moving in on Wednesday As there is a distance for my players to travel to Crosland we have decided to cancel. General Manager Toby has been great to deal with. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Ringway has two holes closed so the event on 23rd November will now move from Ringway to Crosland Heath. Tee times from the Ringway event will be moved to Crosland- please let me know if you cannot play.

Thanks Tim

Results from fabulous Formby

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*Maxitours Algarvian Classic 1 and 2 Full!!

I have managed to get another 2 team places for 1-5th Feb so all is not lost ! – Let me know if you are keen. I have a really nice pair (Paul Evans 20 h’cap and friend)requiring 2 players- so either a team of 4, two singles or a pair are required!

Maxitours at fabulous Formby Hall.

Formby Hall was incredibly dry for todays Maxitours event. Players couldn’t believe how playable the course was after recent rainfall and were desperate to return to this cracking Southport venue.

‘That was incredibly dry- I loved it!’ Reported golf mad Martin Humphries.

‘The greens were terrific!’ Declared Gary Neiles.

‘For me that’s the best venue of the year.’ Announced an impressed Harvey Mattinson.

Steve Mattinson wasn’t playing today but came along to give support and advice to his brother Harvey and his team in the hope that it would improve their average performances. After 7 holes he walked in, had a nice lunch, drank a beer and found a nice corner to forget about the golf and had a nice snooze. The team actually came home with a solid back nine and a better than usual mid table finish.

Jim Rymer gets a mention as he finished his round with the same ball he started with. Probably a first for the likeable retired lawyer. Mrs Maxwell played today and she was happily getting through my stock of taylor made balls on the ‘watery’ back nine. In order to avoid an argument I ‘must’ mention that she had a number of great holes as well.

Taking the early lead was Andy Taylor and his team with 85 points which was matched by Paul Fells team who had a very strong front nine but then they all came home in an ambulance.

Stamfords Richard Margrave, Paul Traynor, Mike Grainger and Steve Moores played great for seventeen holes but could only manage 2 points on the closing downwind par 5! They were inconsolable after their 86 points just missed out.

Taking the honours were regulars Jim Clarke, Graham Jackson, Pete Ledger and Dave Tobutt with 87 points. They had a terrific 47 points on the front nine as Graham ‘the pie’ Jackson had the round of his life. The tougher back nine saw them come home in 40 to narrowly win. Well played chaps.

Thanks to all players for your brilliant support,

Tim

Nearest the pin 13th Dave Westwood Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 16th Paul Traynor Doz AD333

2’s sweep £160 4 pro V1s 5 taylor Mades 9 srixon AD333

Graham Jackson Colin Bryan Paul Traynor Mike Grainger x2 Mick Mahon Dave Westwood Rob Blain Janet Heywood Bob Kelsall Dave McDougall

Formby
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Jim Clarke, Pete Ledger, Dave Turbott, Graham Jackson 87 12 Oscar Jacobsen top each
2 Steve Moores, Paul Traynor, Mike Grainger, Rick Margreave 86 10 Maxitours FJ
3 Chris Perry, Andy Parrington, Ted Lacey, Andy Taylor 85 8 Callaway shirt each
4 Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Mike Lowe, Paul Fell 85 6 Callaway shirt each
5 Kev Hart, Mark Foley, Alan Vaughan, Pete O’Neill 84 4 Maxitours bag towel each
6 Gary Owen, Sam Beverley, Josh Forster, Paul Forster 84 2 Maxitours bag towel each
7= Neale Laurent, John Harrop , Lee Merson, Darren Burgess 84
7= Gary Neiles, Gavin Conor, John Longworth, Paul Hurst 84
9 Simon Hartland, Moby Rawthore, Suzy Maxwell, Pete Moores 83
10 Gary Myerscough, Steve Booth, Geoff Bickerton, John Dempsey 81
11 Mick Mahon, Dave Westwood, Keith Fitzhenry, Richard Palmer 80
12= Dave Buckley, Dave Carter, Gary Faulk, Paul Bailey 79
12= Phil Dickens, Mike Evans, Neil Evans, Lewis Marland 79
12= Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Steve Austin, Gary Smith 79
15= Simon Hemsley, Ian King, Chris Jones, Gareth Bradley 78
15= Phil McCurry, Paul Robinson, George Kerr, Neil Pemberton 78
15= Jack Coleman, Mike Gauden, Harvey Mattinson, a n other 78
18= Ed Pysden, Jeremy Hiscott, Glenn Marshall, Henry Petrie 77
18= Jon Hudson, Rob Blain, Mike Hill, Andy Corner 77
18= Jonny Barton, Chris Walley, Sam Leach, Jim Hodges 77
21= Martin Wainman, Sean O’Connor, Paul Price, Trevor Brennand 76
21= Les Evans, David Jones, Nigel Clowes, Mike Wren 76
21= Les Evans, Mike Wren, Dave Jones, Nigel Clowes 76
24 Martin Humphries, Tony Hereford, Kieth Shale, Jim Heywood 75
25 David Kelly, Pete Maher, Nigel Hall, Rob Kelsall 73
26 Janet Heywood, Steve Heywood, Ian Appleton, John Nuttall 72

Crosland Heath 11.00am shotgun

Thursday 2nd November

1a Simon Hemsley x4

1b Colin Roberts x4

2 Paul Fell x4

3a Jon Hudson x4

3b Neil Laurent x4

4a David Wilkinson x4

4b Steve Heywood x4

5a Dave Blood x4

5b Steve Aspinall x4

6 Dave Buckley x4

7a Andy Taylor x4

8 Phil Dickens x4

9a Mick Mahon x4

9b Martin Prescott x4

10a Paul Salt x4

10b Richard Blackwell x4

11 Pete Fotheringham x4

12 Rob Platt x4

13a Dave More O’Farrell x4

13b Simon Raines x4

14 Gary Owen x4

15a Paul Traynor x4

16 Paul Price x4

16b Dave Goodwin x4

17 Lee Tilley x4

18a Geoff Bickerton x4

18b Paul Higgs x4

res Kev Hart x4

Results from stunning Stockport

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Winter schedule filling up very quickly!!

Let me know your entries. Room at Alaster Mackenzies fabulous Crosland Heath 2nd Nov!

Maxitours at super Stockport

Glorious sunshine, not a breath of wind and a golf course of the very highest quality greeted Maxitours competitors at Stockport today.

Dan in the pro shop deserves a special mention, this likeable young pro has a bright future and cannot do enough to help. Respected head pro Jamie Garner can be very proud.

The catering was up to the usual high standard and plenty of pints were enjoyed in the friendly Stockport bar.

Compliments about the golf course rained in throughout the day. Well done to the green keeping team – outstanding presentation.

Eleven handicapper Pete Keena shocked the golfing world with four birdies today after his putter caught fire on the smooth Stockport greens. If he manages to corner you and you have a spare half -hour he will happily talk you through each one of them. He normally goes home pretty sharpish but was very chatty in the clubhouse after play today. As the Stockport barmaid pulled the shutter down late tonight after a busy day Pete could be seen asking her:

‘Have you heard about my birdie on the 18th?’

If you think that there is nothing worse than when your golf trolley stops working after nine holes. Ask Steve Heywood. His trolley stopped working on the first fairway. He will sleep very well tonight.

Tom Broadhead has never won nearest the pin but he hit his tee shot well within the marker on the 16th hole. Unfortunately, he was teeing off on the thirteenth hole.

Scoring was incredibly tight at the top of the leaderboard with Hazel Grove lawyer Simon Ashton and his team taking 4th with 85 points Callaway rep Tom Gradwell is a class player (2) and he led his team also from Hazel Grove into 3rd place on the card play off.

Also on 85 points were Neale Laurent , John Harrop, and husband and wife John and Sally Lester. They took second after a solid back nine. Sallys’ birdie on the 11th was the difference. Well played guys and girl.

There is more chance England winning the rugby world cup than Dave Carters team winning at Stockport but win it they did. A terrific 46 point haul on the back nine saw them win by three shots. Carter had an impressive three 2’s on his card which always helps. Dave Shafer (14) Pete Johnson (13) and Ben Lester (11) completed the team.

Lester is not a common name but there were three of them in the top two teams. Spooky.

Thanks to everyone for your 100% attendance. Incredible.

Tim

Nearest the pin 16th Dave Rhodes Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 18th Pete Keena Doz AD333

2’s sweep £262.50   3 pro v1 4 tp5 7 srixon ad333

Dave Carter x3! Phil McCurry x3! Pete Johnson Ben Lester John Harrop Sally Lester Steve Webb Paul Yearsley Tony Leigh Brigg Simpson David Wilkinson Tom Broadhead Ken Booth Brendan Leighton Dave Rhodes John Newton Mark Pretty Mark Donahue Iain Cole Andrew Hill

Stockport 16th Oct
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Ben Lester, Dave Carter, Pete Johnson, Dave Schafer 88 12 Oscar Jacobson top each
2 Neale Laurent, John Harrop, Sally Lester, John Lester 85 10 Doz Taylor made TP5
3 Andrew Hill, Tom Gradwell, Steve Mobley, Dave Stewardson 85 8 Callaway shirt each
4 Simon Ashton, Ian Cole, Richard Booth, Richard Booth 85 6 Callaway shirt each
5 Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Pete O’Neill, Mark Foley 84 4 Maxitours bag towel each
6 Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Steve Austin, Jonathon Dean 84 2 Maxitours bag towel each
7 Gary Butler, Steve Dow, Steve Webb, Howard Kelly 84
8= Jim Clarke, Norrie Erwin, Pete Ledger, Graham Jackson 83
8= Geoff Bickerton, Austin McBride, John Owen, Niel Griffiths 83
8= Mark Pretty, Mark Donohue, Jon Waterman, Mark Robinson 83
11= Dave Goodwin, Richard Williamson, Dave Snape, Phil Robinson 82
11= Phil Dickens, Mike Evans, Neil Evans, Paul Robinson 82
11= Lee Everett, Sam Everett, Josh Naden, Perry Martine 82
14= Simon Hemsley, Tony O’Gara, Joe Kirwan, Garteth Bradley 81
14= Nick Coleman, John Croxford, Gary Leyland, Jason Waite 81
14= Paul Price, Martin Wainman, Tom Butler, Pete Keena 81
14= Martin Wainman, Tom Butler, Paul Price, Pete Keena 81
14= Ian Goulty, Andy Veitch, Peter Veitch, Dave Lomax 81
19= Barry Caldwell, Keith Shale, Tony Hereford, Jim Heyward 80
19= Nigel Ashton, Paul Fell, Mike Lowe, Colin Bryan 80
19= Phil McCurry, Paul Robinson, Tony Leigh, Paul Salt 80
22= Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Dave Westwood, Richard Palmer 79
22= Darren Booth, Mark Timperley, Darren Smith, Martin Lang 79
22= John Newton, Mark Browne, Trevor Roberts, Vince Smyth 79
25= Mark Green, Rob Blain, Geoff Alsop, Mike Hill 78
25= Simon Poucher, Brendan Leighton, Di Stow, Jackie Richards 78
25= Lee Tilley, Pete Norbury, Dave Rhodes, Dave Sarsfield 78
28= Chris Perry, Andy Parrington, Andy Taylor, Andy Strickley 77
28= Jonny Reeves, Pete Maher, Charlie Beadle, Nigel Hall 77
28= Ash Rathi, Mike Griffiths, Mark Greenwood, Damon O’Reilly 77
31= Steve Smith, Ian Smith, Alan Campbell, Terry Chaplin 73
31= Graham Davenport, Janet Heywood, Steve Heywood, Chris Lee 73
33= Dave McGuiness, Brigg Simpson, Paul Calnan, Dave More O’Farrell 72
33= John Hunt , George Murphy, Dave Antrobus, Dave Stanhope 72

Formby Hall start sheet

Thursday 26th Oct

9.06 Simon Hemsley x4

9.14 Colin Roberts x4

9.22 Ed Pysden x4

9.30 Andy Taylor x4

9.39 Dave Buckley x4

9.48 Paul Fell x4

9.57 Martin Humphries x4

10.06 Lewis Marlkand x4

10.14 Jim Clarke x4

10.23 Neale Laurent x4

10.31 Ian Broughan x4

10.40 Mick Mahon x4

10.49 Pete Walters x4

10.57 John Hudson x4

11.06 Kev Hart x4

11.15 Gary Neiles x4

11.24 Paul Salt x4

11.32 Kev Harling x4

11.41 Steve Heywood x4

11.50 Paul Price x4

11.59 Sam Leach x4

12.08 Jack Coleman x4

12.16 Peter Maher x4

12.25 Les Evans x4

12.34 Richard Blackwell x4

12.43 Gary Owen x4

12.51 Lee Tilley x4

1.00 John Dickenson x4

1.09 Paul Higgs x4

1.18 Dave Hughes x4

1.28 Steve Booth x4

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