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Maxitours at Classy Crewe

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Terrific Winter schedule released on Monday!

Maxitours at classy Crewe

A stunning day greeted Maxitours players at Crewe.

The Clubhouse is a cracker and Sandra and her smiling team were open bright and early for us. Thanks very much.
The course gets better each year. I love it here and think it is one of the great parkland courses in Cheshire. Today’s players all agreed.

The greens were hand cut for us and the whole course was excellent considering this summers’ testing weather conditions. Plenty of recent overseeding on the fairways ensured they were like carpets. The bunkers were all washed out after Sundays drenching but three days hard work from the greens staff meant they were excellent today.

Twenty four handicap Tony Evans struggles with his driving most weeks. Things got even worse today. He was struggling with his driving even before he arrived at the club. The sun was in his eyes down the narrow lane to the secluded course.
‘I nearly crashed my car twice.’ Reported the wayward Alsager man.

Steve Jones was a late stand in for Colin Roberts team. The Crewe member played great and helped his team into 4th Place. Rather like Patrick Cantlay he thinks he should get paid to represent the team.

In todays event Moby Rawthores Sale team took 3rd place with 86 points.
Gary Neiles Sandiway team lie in 2nd with 87 points.

It was the Heyrose quartet Tom Faulkner, Paul Robinson, Peter Taylor and Phil McCurry who had the best score of the day with an excellent 88 points.

‘This is the biggest event in golf this week, we are incredibly proud to win. Maxitours events make the Ryder cup look like a monthly medal.’ Declared knowledgeable Faulkner.

Day two of the two day event takes place tomorrow at Vale Royal.
Should be another great day. Thanks for your 100% attendance,
Tim

Nearest the pin 5th Andy Strickley Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 8th Sean Askham Doz AD333

2’s sweep £215
5 pro v1s 6 tp5 or 12 srixons per two

Martin Prescot Steve Best x2 Paul Robinson Andy Strickley Moby Rawthore Josh Street Graham Jenkinson Steve Austin Charles Keirl

Crewe 23rd Sept
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Tom Faulkner, Paul Robinson, Phil McCurry, Peter Taylor 88
2 Gary Neiles, John Colquitt, Martin Molyneaux, Rob Price 87
3 Moby Rawthore, Steve Best, Pete Moores, Martin Bray 86
4 Colin Roberts, Andy Williamson, Dave Snape, Steve Jones 84
5 Steve Austin, Gary Smith, John Hilton, Daryl Mitton 83
6= Matt Cheffins, Nigel Edwards, Paul Ashley, Pete Keena 82
6= Nigel Ashton, Stuart Smith, Mike Lowe, Colin Bryan 82
6= Chris Adams, Martin Prescott, Steve Best, Nick Hargeaves 82
9 Jeremy Waterhouse, Richard Atkin, Dave Swanson, Steve Baldwin 80
10 Jon Hudson, Mike Hill, Rob Blain , Gary Brooks 79
11= Dave Sarsfield, Paul Newnes, Peter Sparks, Lee Tilley 78
11= Roger Souter, Nigel Hall, Ben Jackson, Jonny Reeves 78
13 Tony O’Gara, Simon Hemsley, John Simpson, Steve Profitt 77
14 Geoff Bickerton, Steve Booth, Gary Myerscough, Mark Richardson 76
15 John Boswell, Alan Evans, Richard Hall, Pete Fotheringham 75
16= Lewis Marland, Phil Dickens, Paul Robinson, John Cross 74
16= Josh Street, Chris Stetch, Tony Leigh, George Kerr 74
18= Steve Schofield, Paul Robinson, Malc Dore, Alan Gibson 73
18= Paul Evans, Tony Evans, Dave Pearson, Cass Vernon 73
18= Paul Gilbert, Martin Oldfield, Martin Quinn, David Smith 73
18= Mick Jones, Frankie Wood, Mike Wood, 73
22= Andy Taylor, Andy Strickley, Chris Brader, Chris Graham 72
22= Graham Jenkinson, Gareth Moore, Kevin J Moore, Ted Lacey 72
22= Pete Jewitt, Don Bailey, David Fussell, Charles Keirl 72
25= Sam Leach, Chris Walley, Jonny Barton, John Mather 71
25= Sean Askham, Paul Manning, Andy Barker, James Buchanan 71
27= Gary Lasham, Dave Walters, Gerry O’Keefe, Alan Maidment 70
27= Dave McGuiness, Howard Kelly, Paiul Calnan, Steve Dow 70
29 Jon Roland, Simon Burrows, Miguel Seale, MartinSeabrook 62

TOMORROWS times at Vale royal
8.28 David Wilkinson x4
8.36 Colin Roberts x4
8.44 Rob Platt x4
8.52 Dave Goodwin x4
9.00 Ed Pysden x4
9.08 Paul Fell x4
9.16 Barry Caldwell x
9.24 Ian King x4
10.30 Andy Taylor x4
10.38 Neale Laurent x4
10.47 Gary Neiles x4
10.56 Dave M O’Farrell x4
11.04 1Mick Mahon x4
11.12 Lewis Marland x4
11.21 Richard Blackwell x4
11.30 Martin Humphries x4
11.39 Paul Price x4
11.48 Paul Evans x4
11.56 Chris Ravenscroft x4
12.05 Dave More O’Farrell x4
12.14 Steve Aspinall x4
12.23 Kev Hart x4
12.32 Paul Salt x4
12.41 Nigel Davies 1 x4
12.50 Nigel Davies 2 x4
12.59 Sam Leach x4
1.07 Moby Rawthore x4
1.16 Dave Hughes x4
1.25 Peter Fildes x4
1.35 Jon Roland x4
1.44 Peter Maher x4
1.52 Tim Spencer x4
2.01 Steve Heywood x4
2.20
2,29 Tony O’Gara x4
2,38 Pete Jewitt x4
2.46 Darren Wilkinson x4
2.55 Mark Robinson x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from Stormy Hopwood

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*Cheshire Classic next week – times below
*Check times carefully and inform your team – (there were a few changes)

Maxitours at stormy Hopwood

After an incredible Summer the weather finally broke for Maxitours players today. The early starters had the best of the weather but by mid afternoon the wind was up and the rain came in.
The freely draining moorland course held up well. Thanks to head green keeper John and his team for getting the course so playable for us – brilliant.
Luckily the Hopwood catering and hospitality was superb so players could drown their sorrows and get some well-earned comfort food to warm up.

Despite the cold rain Dave Madely from Hale enjoyed himself:
‘I’ve not had this much fun since I went to see the dentist last week.’ He admitted.
Manchester United fan John Webb looked depressed before he went out.
‘ I’m not sure what I enjoyed most- watching United lose to City or playing golf today.’

The Hopwood course drains well and was never going to flood but conditions weren’t ideal for golf – thanks so much to everyone for your attendance and grit. It was a battle today but thanks for your incredible integrity. I really, really appreciate it.

Phil Brown had a bad day. The likeable South African is still getting used to the English Climate. He turned up wearing shorts.
‘It was warm in Cheshire this morning!’ Reported the confused Southern Hemisphere man.
The shivering Hale member then lost his wallet. And his team finished last.

Scores were better this morning before the rain intensified.
Four teams shared second place on 80 points which was impressive. Winning the card play off after getting 39 points on the tougher back nine was John Roome, Steve Perrett, James Cash and Jim Caldwell.

Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes, Ian Hogg and Pete Norbury play at Saddleworth so they thought conditions were pleasant and they finished 3rd despite playing late in the day.

Geoff Bickerton and Richard Blackwells team were 4th and 5th respectively after running out of steam after excellent front nines.

Winning today was Jon Hudsons ever present Bramall Park team.

They flew out of the blocks with 46 points on the easier front nine and held it together somehow over the closing holes to come home in 38 for a four shot win. Two excellent pars from Hudson and Corner on the 15th were crucial.

Thanks again for your support everyone.
Incredible.

Tim

Nearest the pin 13th Niall Logan Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 16th Mike Bohannan Doz AD333

2 £242.50 6 pro v1 7 TP5 14 Srixon AD333

Mark Austin Simon Wilkinson Mark Hughes Niall Logan Martin Prescott Colin Harding Dave Woods Gary Myerscough Andy Bradshaw Mike Bohannan

Hopwood 15th Sept
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Jon Hudson, Mike Hill, Andy Corner, Alan Mayo 84 12 Oscar Jacobsen wind top
2 Jim Caldwell, Steve Perrett, John Roome, James Cash 80 10 FJ Shirt each
3 Dave Sarsfield, Peter Norbury, Dave Rhodes, Ian Hogg 80 8 Callaway shirt each
4 Geoff Bickerton, Steve Booth, Gary Myerscough, Mark Richardson 80 6 Callaway shirt each
5 Steve Austin, Gary Smith, John Hilton, Richard Blackwell 80 4 Maxitours scorecard holder
6 Jim Clarke, Norrie Erwin, Graham Jackson, Richard T-Carr 79 2 Maxitours scorecard holder
7 Paul Price, Martin Wainman, Colin Brown, Tom Butler 79
8= Andy Parrington, Alan Stewart, David Silvester, 78
8= Mick Jones, Dan Moss, Iain Cole, John Evans 78
10 Lewis Marland, Phil Dickens, Paul Robinson, Dave Greenwood 77
11= Bob Clarke, Andy Barker, Mark Hughes, Niall Logan 76
11= Barry Caldwell, Kieth White, Damon Lawrenson, Phil Molyneaux 76
11= Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer, Andy Bradshaw 76
14= Dave Goodwin, Richard Williamson, Phil Robinson, Paul Woodbine 75
14= Colin Roberts, David Marchant, Carl Deaville, Dave Mason 75
14= Steve Brown, Delat Gulzar, Pete Clarke, Dave Harrison 75
14= Martin Prescott, Phil Singh, Pete Atherton, Chris Adams 75
18 Peter Fildes, Tony Hope, Mike Bohannon, David Lavin 74
19 Tony O’Gara, Warren Newton, John Simpson, Dave Woods 73
20 Nigel Ashton, Paul Fell, Mike Lowe, Colin Bryan 72
21 Ian King, Simon Hemsley, Andy Hagan, Andy Dean 70
22= Steve Webb, Gary Leyland, Rtim Readitt, Andy Hayward 69
22= Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Alan Vaughan, John Davies 69
24 Peter Maher, Dave Keen, Ben Jackson, Jonny Reeves 68
25 Joyca Larkin, Tony Hereford, Keith Shale, Pete Van-Boyd 66
26= Dave Smith , David Gallagher, Jonny Yates, Phil Brown 65
26= Steve Aspinall, Steve Jones, Simon Wilkinson, Alan Simpson 65

Crewe Golf Club TUESDAY 23rd
Cheshire Classic Day1

8.30 Colin Roberts x4
8.40 Jon Hudson x4
8.50 Chris Adams x4
9.00 Paul Fell x4
9.09 Paul Price x4
9.18 Steve Schofield x4
9.27 Andy Taylor x4
9.36 Sam Leach x4
9.45 Paul Evans x4
9.54
10.03 Lewis Marland x4
10.12 Martin Humphries x4
10.21 Tony ‘Gara x4
10.30 SteveAspinall x4
10.39 Kev Hart x4
10.48Paul Salt x4
12.12 Dave More O’Farrell x4
12.22 Tom Faulkner x4
12.31 Nigel Davies 1 x4
12.40 Nigel Davies 2 x4
12.49 Graham Jenkinson x4
12.57 Richard Blackwell x4
1.06 Geoff Bickerton x4
1.15 Lee Tilley x4
1.24 Gary Neiles x4
1.33 Chris Ravenscroft x4
1.42 Jeremy Waterhouse x4
1.51 Peter Maher x4
2.00 Pete Jewitt x4
2.09 Gary Lasham x4
2.18 Jon Roland x4
2.27 Woody x4

Cheshire Classic Day 2
Vale Royal Golf Club
WEDS 24th September

8.28 David Wilkinson x4
8.36 Colin Roberts x4
8.44 Rob Platt x4
8.52 Dave Goodwin x4
9.00 Ed Pysden x4
9.08 Paul Fell x4
9.16 Barry Caldwell x
9.24 Ian King x4
10.30 Andy Taylor x4
10.38 Neale Laurent x4
10.47 Gary Neiles x4
10.56 Dave M O’Farrell x4
11.04 1Mick Mahon x4
11.12 Lewis Marland x4
11.21 Richard Blackwell x4
11.30 Martin Humphries x4
11.39 Paul Price x4
11.48 Paul Evans x4
11.56 Dave More O’Farrell x4
12.05 Steve Aspinall x4
12.14 Kev Hart x4
12.23 Paul Salt x4
12.32 Nigel Davies 1 x4
12.41 Nigel Davies 2 x4
12.50 Sam Leach x4
12.59 Geoff Bickerton x4
1.07 Lee Tilley x4
1.16 Peter Fildes x4
1.25 Chris Ravenscroft x4
1.35 Jon Roland x4
1.44 Peter Maher x4
1.52 Tim Spencer x4
2.01 Steve Heywood x4
2.20 Dave Hughes x4
2,29 Tony O’Gara x4
2,38 Pete Jewitt x4
2.46 Darren Wilkinson x4
2.55 Mark Robinson x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

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Dear players

The greens have been cut and the course looks excellent. It is currently dry and the forecast is improving slightly.

We need a bit of luck but should be a great test of golf today!

Tim

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Todays event is currently on.

We are on the edge of heavy rain or just sunshine and showers.

I will update the website at 8.30 if anything changes

Thanks
Tim

Results from Charming Chorley

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Room for 1 team has just come free at Hopwood on Monday – a truly great golf course!

Maxitours at charming Chorley

A breezy Autumn day greeted Maxitours competitors at Chorley. There was the constant threat of showers but once again we got lucky and a great day was enjoyed by all.

This morning at 5am the course was flooded after 20 millimetres of rain fell but the green keepers were out preparing the course for us and the greens were superb despite the overnight rain.

Thanks to Club Pro Andy Palmer for looking after us so well, he can’t do enough to help and is a top player and a top, top, Club professional.

There is never a dull moment when Martin Humphries plays. He’s a brilliant lad but has been known to talk nonsense and he was at it again today watching the golf at Wentworth in the clubhouse:

‘It’s great to see Justin Rose playing so well. He’s having a real baptism of fire this year.’

‘What the hell are you talking about Martin? Do you mean Rose is having a second wind this year?’

‘Oh yeah. That’s the one!’

Scoring was close on the tricky Chorley course and there weren’t many shots flying around for anyone.

Late in the day the Hazel Grove team of Mick Jones, Mike Woods, Ian Martin and Darren Wilkinson scored 1 point on the 3rd hole but then caught fire on the back nine to take 3rd place with 83 points pipping Colin Roberts and his Alsager team and Martin Prescot and his Prestbury team.

Second place went to Tytherington’s Andy Hayward, Howard Kelly, Paul Unwin and Malc Kendrick. Howard and Paul had great birdies on the long 17th to really help the team score.

Winning a card play-off also with 84 points to take the first win for nearly a year were the ever-present Myton Fold Golf Clubs team of Mick Mahon(17), Richard Palmer(5), Andy Faulkner(8) and Russ Keighley(11). The incredibly likeable quartet were delighted and surprised to win with just 84 points. Mick is almost unrecognisable after a smart haircut recently and in an incredible coincidence his golf game is also looking much tidier. Excellent golf chaps!

Thanks to everyone for your 100% attendance once again.

Tim

Nearest the pin 7th David Fussell Doz Ad333

Nearest the pin 16th Kev Hart Doz AD333

2’s £210 6 pro v1 or 7 tp5 or 14 AD333 per two

Keith White Martin Bray Steve Best Pete O’Neill Steve Booth Pete Walkden Martin Barton Nick Wood Charles Keirl

Chorley 12th Sept
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer, Russ Keighley 84 12 FJ Chillout top each
2 Malc Kendrick, Paul Unwin, Howard Kelly, Andy Hayward 84 10 Footjoy shirt each
3 Darren Wilkinson, Mike Woods, Mick Jones, Ian Martin 83 8 Callaway shirt each
4 Colin Roberts, David Marchant, Andy Williamson, Nigel Armitage 83 6 Callaway shirt each
5 Martin Prescott, Terry Hayward, Pete Atherton, Nick Hargreaves 83 4 Maxitours scorecard holder
6 Moby Rawthore, Steve Best, Pete Moores, Martin Bray 82 2 Maxitours scorecard holder
7= Jim Caldwell, Liam Pilkington, Andrew Aherne, James Cash 81
7= Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Pete O’Neill, John McAttee 81
7= Gary Leek, Andy Corrigan, Mal Tomson, Malcom Bates 81
10 Dave Griffin, Steve Booth, Gary Myerscough, John Dempsey 80
11= Dave Goodwin, Richard Williamson, Pete Brown, Paul Woodbine 79
11= Pete Jewitt, Mike Thornber, David Fussell, Charles Keirl 79
13= Nigel Ashton, Ian Ogden, Stuart Smith, Ian Snape 78
13= Martin Humphries, Tony Hereford, Paul Haffenden, Jim Heywood 78
13= Peter Maher, David Kelly, Ghost, Jonny Reeves 78
16= Ed Pysden, Warwick Dawson, Nick Wood, Henry Petrie 77
16= Paul Salt, Chris Stetch, James Cunningham, Adrian Cartwright-Bain 77
16= Neil Davies, Peter Walkden, David Harrison , Jonty Little 77
19 Paul Price, Martin Wainman, Jay Punshon, Paul Ashley 75
20 Lewis Marland, Phil Dickens, John Cross, Dave Greenwood 74
21 Andy Parrington, Andy Strickley, Chris Graham, Ian Wright 73
22= Simon Poucher, Dave Carlile, Paul Browne, John McAfee 71
22= Pete Walters, Pete Fotheringham, Will Poon, Dave Winstanley 71
24 Steve Aspinall, Christian Genders, Jerry Salmon, Alan Hoy 69

Hopwood start sheet

Monday 15th September

9.00 Jim Caldwell x4

9.08 Colin Roberts x4

9.17 Dave Goodwin x4

9.26 Jon Hudson x4

9.34 Andy Taylor x4

9.44 Neale Laurent x4

9.53 Pail Fell x4

10.02 Chris Adams x4

10.11 Jim Clarke x4

10.20 Mick Mahon x4

10.28 Lewis Marland x4

10.36 Paul Price x4

10.45 Martin Humphries x4

10.54 Barry Caldwell x4

11.02 Dave More O’Farrell x4

11.10 Steve Aspinall x4

11.18 Kev Hart x4

11.29 Ian King x4

11.38

11.46 Neil Davies 1 x4

11.55 Neil Davies 2 x4

12.04 Richard Blackwell x4

12.13 Darren Wilkinson x4

12.22 Tony O Gara x4

12.30 Chris Ravenscroft x4

12.39 Lee Tilley x4

12.48 Dave Hughes x4

12.57 Geoff Bickerton x4

1.05 Steve Heywood x4

1.14 Peter Maher x4

1.23 David Smith x4

1.32 John Gleave x4

1.41Jon Roland x4

1.49 Simon Ashton x4

1.59 Peter Fildes x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636