Maxitours at perfect Prestatyn

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Dear Maxitours players

I hope you had a great day in the Welsh sunshine.

Prestatyn Golf Club and their friendly staff are always a great host. This is possibly the most underrated course in Wales and it is always a pleasure to be welcomed back to play this classic links.

Thanks also to my brother Simon for running the day, he is the nicest bloke you could ever wish to meet.

Congratulations to popular winners Phil Dickens, Paul Robinson, Neil Evans and John Cross who take first place with 83 points on a glorious but breezy spring day

They beat the very talented Colin Roberts and his team, Moby Rawthore and his Sale team and Richard Blackwell and his Davenport team who all shared 2nd just one shot back.

I hope you had a great day.

Thanks for your 100% attendance once again. I look forward to seeing you at Ringway next week.

Yours in golf and friendship,

Tim

84 Phil Dickens, Paul Robinson, Neil Evans, John Cross. Maxitours Farah jacket each
83 Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Andy Williamson, Dave Mason FJ Shirt each
83 Moby Rawthorne, Steve Best, Steve Rourke, Simon Hartland Callaway shirt each
83 Richard Blackwell, Steve Austin, Daniel Moore, Anthony Jennison Callaway shirt each
82 Jim Caldwell, Lee Charnley, John Kelsall, Don Bailey Maxitours towel each
82 Tony O’Gara, Steve Proffitt, Al Demy, John Simpson Maxitours towel each
82 Ian King, Andy Haghan, Kev Cunliffe, Mark Grimshaw.
80 Dave Blood, Andy Sandham, Jim Cox, Steve Jenkinson
79 Gareth Bradley, Andy Bradshaw, Matt Ford, Joe Kirwan
78 Kev Hart, Dave Blease, Carl Marginson, Alan Vaughan
76 Paul Higgs, Tim Spencer, Mark Saxon, Tom Coffey
75 Govinder Sehmi, Sean Haskins, Jim Meldrum, George Kerr
74 Steve Aspinall, Simon Wilkinson, John Fitzsimon, Jerry Salmon
74 Jon Hudson, Mike Hill, Rob Blain, Andy Corner
74 Mike Upton, Daryll Upton, Jay Puncheon, James Barton
74 Dave Smith, Tony Bray, Ian Goulty, Paul Simpson
73 Sam Leach, Chris Walley, Johnny Barton, John Mather
73 Jim Clarke, Norrie Erwin, Frank Stapleton, Jim Kenyon.
73 Neil Laurent, Lee Cooper, Gary Beresford, Adam Stones
72 Pete Maher, Bob Kelsall, John Reeves, Alex Jerman
72 Julian Brindley, Andrew Adshead, Andrew Heywood, Nick Coleman
72 Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes, Peter Norbury
72 Steve Heywood, John Nuttall, Richard Wakefield, Janet Heywood
71 Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Andy Strictly, Chris Perry.
71 Johnny Yates, Martin Quinn, Chris Davies, Glynn Isaac
69 Paul Fell, Stuart Rogers, Neil Ashton, Dave Cooper
67 Martin Humphries, Jim Hayward, Paul Burgess, Keith Shale

Nearest the pin 11th Stuart Rogers Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 17th Dave Marchant Doz AD333
2s £172.50 4 pro V1 5 taylor made tp5 or 10 AD333
Joe Kirwan, John Kelsall, Stuart Rogers, Tony O’Gara, Steve Proffitt, Daryll Upton,
Carl Marginson, Janet Heywood, John Mather, Moby Rawthore, Jim Meldrum.

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

results from perfect Prestayn

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Dear Maxitours players

I hope you had a great day in the Welsh sunshine.

Prestatyn Golf Club and their friendly staff are always a great host. This is possibly the most underrated course in Wales and it is always a pleasure to be welcomed back to play this classic links.

Thanks also to my brother Simon for running the day, he is the nicest bloke you could ever wish to meet.

Congratulations to popular winners Phil Dickens, Paul Robinson, Neil Evans and John Cross who take first place with 83 points on a glorious but breezy spring day

They beat the very talented Colin Roberts and his team, Moby Rawthore and his Sale team and Richard Blackwell and his Davenport team who all shared 2nd just one shot back.

I hope you had a great day.

Thanks for your 100% attendance once again. I look forward to seeing you at Ringway next week.

Yours in golf and friendship,

Tim

84 Phil Dickens, Paul Robinson, Neil Evans, John Cross. Maxitours Farah jacket each
83 Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Andy Williamson, Dave Mason FJ Shirt each
83 Moby Rawthorne, Steve Best, Steve Rourke, Simon Hartland Callaway shirt each
83 Richard Blackwell, Steve Austin, Daniel Moore, Anthony Jennison Callaway shirt each
82 Jim Caldwell, Lee Charnley, John Kelsall, Don Bailey Maxitours towel each
82 Tony O’Gara, Steve Proffitt, Al Demy, John Simpson Maxitours towel each
82 Ian King, Andy Haghan, Kev Cunliffe, Mark Grimshaw.
80 Dave Blood, Andy Sandham, Jim Cox, Steve Jenkinson
79 Gareth Bradley, Andy Bradshaw, Matt Ford, Joe Kirwan
78 Kev Hart, Dave Blease, Carl Marginson, Alan Vaughan
76 Paul Higgs, Tim Spencer, Mark Saxon, Tom Coffey
75 Govinder Sehmi, Sean Haskins, Jim Meldrum, George Kerr
74 Steve Aspinall, Simon Wilkinson, John Fitzsimon, Jerry Salmon
74 Jon Hudson, Mike Hill, Rob Blain, Andy Corner
74 Mike Upton, Daryll Upton, Jay Puncheon, James Barton
74 Dave Smith, Tony Bray, Ian Goulty, Paul Simpson
73 Sam Leach, Chris Walley, Johnny Barton, John Mather
73 Jim Clarke, Norrie Erwin, Frank Stapleton, Jim Kenyon.
73 Neil Laurent, Lee Cooper, Gary Beresford, Adam Stones
72 Pete Maher, Bob Kelsall, John Reeves, Alex Jerman
72 Julian Brindley, Andrew Adshead, Andrew Heywood, Nick Coleman
72 Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes, Peter Norbury
72 Steve Heywood, John Nuttall, Richard Wakefield, Janet Heywood
71 Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Andy Strictly, Chris Perry.
71 Johnny Yates, Martin Quinn, Chris Davies, Glynn Isaac
69 Paul Fell, Stuart Rogers, Neil Ashton, Dave Cooper
67 Martin Humphries, Jim Hayward, Paul Burgess, Keith Shale

Nearest the pin 11th Stuart Rogers Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 17th Dave Marchant Doz AD333
2s £172.50 4 pro V1 5 taylor made tp5 or 10 AD333
Joe Kirwan, John Kelsall, Stuart Rogers, Tony O’Gara, Steve Proffitt, Daryll Upton,
Carl Marginson, Janet Heywood, John Mather, Moby Rawthore, Jim Meldrum.

Ringway 27th March
start sheet

9.00 Paul Evans x4
9.09 Colin Roberts x4
9.18 Jim Caldwell x4
9.27 Rob Platt x4
9.36 Dave Goodwin x4
9.45 Paul Fell x4
9.54 Jon Hudson x4
10.03 Dave Blood x4
10.12 Andy Taylor x4
10.21 Neil Laurent x4
10.30 Martin Humphries x4
10.39 Jim Clarke x4
10.48 Steve Aspinall x4
10.57 Mick Mahon x4
11.06 Lewis Marland x4
11.15Tony O’Gara x4
11.24 Paul Price x4
11.33 Kev Hart x4
11.42 Dave More O Farrell x4
11.51 Neil Davies x4
12.00 Neil Davies x4
12.09 Chris Adams x4
12.18 Paul Salt x4
12.27 Lee Tilley x4
12.36 Richard Blackwell x4
12.45 Paul Gilbert x4
12.54 Steve Saunders x4
1.03 Darren Wilkinson x4
1.12 Geoff Bickerton x4
1.21 Peter Maher x4
1.30 Gary Neiles x4
1.39 Simon Raine x4
1.48 Martin Mellor x4
1.57 Andy Buckley x4
2.06 Steve Heywood x4
2.15 Simon Ashton x4
2.24 Nathan Mills x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from wonderful North Wales

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Maxitours at wonderful North Wales

An incredible Spring day was enjoyed by all of today’s players at North Wales.

‘I’ve played here a lot.’ said well-travelled Steve Heywood. ‘But that was the best condition I’ve ever seen North Wales golf course – terrific!’

As well as one of the most enjoyable golf courses on the Maxitours rota Jamie the Clubhouse manager is the best in the business, food and hospitality here is exceptional. Thanks for supporting him throughout the day, he loves our event and appreciates your support.

For some reason the recent cold wind stopped blowing, there was warmth in the sun and the sky was crystal clear.

Richard Wakefield thinks Carol Kirkwood is attractive but talks nonsense – apparently she forecast a minus two wind chill – Richard was playing in his shirt sleeves as the sun shone on the lovely old Mancunian.

Govindha Sehmi is a top man and he said today was one of the best days of his life. Brilliant.

Martin Humphries was gulping down the North Wales fresh air after hyperventilating on the 5th tee after starting with two pars and two birdies. A couple of bogeys on the 5th and 6th helped him to relax and lower his heart rate.

Cheltenham was on the TV today but it was Paul O’Gara and his Bramhall team who fell at the first picking up just two points. To be fair they jumped back on the saddle and recovered well for a respectable 79 points.

The front nine was playing about 7 shots easier than the back nine. Nick Colemans Tytherington team had the best of the day 48 points on the way out before a solid 39 gave them 87 points to take third place. John Croxford, Malcolm Kendrick and Steve Dow completed the team.

Second place went to Jim Caldwell, Lee Charnley, Andrew Aherne and John Roome with 88 points. John Roome did the damage scoring over 40 points with his own ball to be the anchor man of the team.

Phil Dickens and his Heyrose team of Neil Evans, Paul Robinson and John Cross took first place with 90 points. Likeable Dickens recorded his first ever eagle on a par four after holing his seven iron on the testing tenth hole for a five pointer. The team actually dropped a shot over the three tricky closing holes but were delighted with their victory.

‘Make sure you mention my two in your write up Tim.’ Begged delirious Dickens as he exited the clubhouse.

Thanks to everyone for your support today. Superb

Naerest the pin 16th Sean Askham Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 18th Steve Walmsley Doz AD333

2’s £145 3 pro v1 or 4 taylor made tp5 or 8 srixon AD333

Ian McClements Steve Walmsley Ken Booth x2 Steve Dunne x2 Andy Corner Paul Manning Martin Humphries Steve Best Chris Davies Andrew Aherne

North Wales 13th March
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Phil Dickens, John Cross, Neil Evans , Paul Robinson 90 12 Oscar Jacobsen top each
2 Jim Caldwell, Lee Charnley, Andrew Aherne, John Roome 88 10 Oscar Jacobsen shirt
3 Nick Coleman, John Croxford, Malc Kendrick, Steve Dow 87 8 Callaway Shirt each
4 Steve Aspinall, Steve Walmsley, Ken Booth, Alan Simpson 86 6 Callaway Shirt each
5 Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Graham Jackson, Richard Wakefield 85 4 Maxitours bag towel each
6 Mark Pretty , Steve Best, Nick Hargreaves, Phil Singh 85 2 Maxitours bag towel each
7= Martin Humphries, Paul Haffenden, Paul Burgess, Jim Heywood 84
7= Jim Meldrum , George Kerr, Govindha Sehmi, Mike Wood 84
9= Andy Sandham, Dave Blood , Steve Bracken, Jim Cox 83
9= Gary Neiles, John Colquitt, Martin Molyneaux, John McGee 83
11= John Harrop, Neale Laurent, Adam Stones, Martin Schofield 82
11= John Hudson, Mike Hill, Rob Blain, Andy Corner 82
11= Mike Hill, Jon Hudson, Andy Corner, Rob Blain 82
14= Gareth Bradley, Joe Kirwan, John Owen, Andy Russell 81
14= Neil Davies, Jonty Little, Paul Manning, Justin Rice-Jones 81
14= Sean Askham, John Boswell, Peter Crompton, Andy Barker 81
14= Gareth Bradley, Joe Kirwan, John Owen, Andy Russell 81
14= Nigel Armitage, Dave Marchant, Dave Mason, Carl Deaville 81
19= Richard Blackwell, Gary Smith, Jim Wardle, Steve Austin 80
19= Pete Maher , Nigel Hall, Jonny Reeves, Roger Souter 80
21= Andy Taylor, Andy Parrington, Ted Lacey, Steve Green 79
21= Paul Robinson, Chris Stretch, Phil McCurry, Tom Faulkner 79
21= Tony O’Gara, John Simpson, Warren Newton, Dean Makin 79
24= Richard Williamson, Dave Snape, Dave Goodwin, Phil Robinson 77
24= Paul Gilbert, Chris Davies, Chris Ravenscroft, 77
24= Simon Holgate, Dave McDougall, , 77
27 Jim Clarke, Norrie Erwin, Richard T-Carr, Dave Tobutt 76

Prestatyn Thurs 20th March

9.40 Gareth Bradley x4

9.49 Colin Roberts x4

9.58 Jim Caldwell x4

10.07 Paul Fell x4

10.16 Jon Hudson x4

10.25 Neil Laurent x4

10.34 Andy Taylor x4

10.43 Paul Higgs x4

10.52 Martin Humphries x4

11.01 Jim Clarke x4

11.10 Steve Aspinall x4

11.19 Dave Blood x4

11.28 Ian King x4

11.37 Lewis Marland x4

11.48 Tony O’Gara x4

11.57 Paul Price x4

12.06 Kev Hart x4

12.15 Paul Gilbert x4

12.24 Dave More O x4Farrell x4

12.33 Steve Heywood x4

12.42 Richard Blackwell x4

12.51 Sam Leach x4

1.00 Geoff Bickerton x4

1.09 Paul Salt x4

1.18Lee Tilley x4

1.27Peter Maher x3 Alex Jerman x1

1.36 Dave Smith (Hale) x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

results from cracking Conwy

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Room for 1 team at North Wales next Thursday
Maxitours at cracking Conwy

Conwy golf Club just gets better and better. In recent years new sand dunes have been created, there are lovely closely mown paths to the tees and classic looking sleepers have been placed throughout the course. Well done Conwy.
The course was excellent for March as players finished their rounds looking wind swept but with mud free shoes and trousers.

It was great to play golf past 6pm tonight. The last couple of groups enjoyed watching the sun set over the Irish sea. We are quite far West so the sun luckily sets about 6 minutes later than in my home town Knutsford. It was beautiful out there today.

On another note The Players Championship and Masters will be upon us in a couple of weeks, try not to give your green keepers too hard a time as they dread ‘Masters syndrome’ when members expect Augusta like course conditions after five months of no growth.

In todays event the course and sea breeze got the better of most teams.
Bramhalls John Owen, Gareth Bradley, Andy Bradshaw and Matt Ford weren’t getting many shots but set the early pace with 79 points.

This was pipped by three teams .
Firstly Phil Dickens team recorded 80 points, this was matched by Moor Parks Gary Leek, Mal Tomson, Stuart Smith and Alan Campbell with 80 points and a strong finish collecting 6 points on the 16th and 17th holes.

But narrowly beating them both with a superb back nine was Heswall solicitor Jim Rymer(14), Bob Mottershead(12), Dave McDougall(9) and Keith Workman(8). McDougalls birdie on the 17th hole for 4 points was a thing of beauty. The team only picked up two points on their second hole but played incredible golf on the easier back nine.

Well played chaps Superb.
Thanks for your 100% attendance everyone- incredible,

Tim

Millionaire Matt Askham has lost his winter mat – it has his name on it. He won’t sleep tonight. Let me know if you found it.

Nearest the pin 2nd Jim Kenyon Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 16th Nigel Hall Doz AD333

2,s £160 3 pro v1s or 8 srixon AD333
Lee Compton Neil Davies Sean Askham Dave Martin Andy Bradshaw Darren Wilkinson Paul Fell x2 Jim Kenyon Norrie Erwin Steve Profitt Josh Street George Kerr

Conwy 3rd March
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Jim Rymer, Dave McDougall, Bob Mottershead, Keith Workman 80 12 Oscar Jacobsen top each
2 Gary Leek, Alan Campbell, Mal Tomson, Stuart Smith 80 10 Doz Srixon Z Stars each
3 Phil Dickens, Neil Evans, John Cross, Dave Greenwood 80 8 Callaway Shirt each
4 John Owen, Garteth Bradley, Andy Bradshaw, Matt Ford 79 6 Callaway Shirt each
5 Mike Hill, Andy Corner, Jon Hudson, Rob Blain 78 4 Maxitours bag towel each
6 Gary Neiles, John Colquitt, Charles Hewitt, Gvin O’Connor 78 2
7 Simon Ashton, Mick Jones , Darren Wilkinson, Dan Moss 78
8= Andy Parrington, Andy Strickley, Andy Taylor, Chris Perry 77
8= Neil Davies, Sean Askham, Justin Rice Jones, Paul Manning 77
10= Ian King, Al Demmy, Simon Hemsley, Martin Seabrook 76
10= Chris Adams, Nick Hargreaves, Martin Prescot, Mark Pretty 76
12= Nigel Ashton, Paul Fell, Mike Lowe, Colin Bryan 75
12= Martin Wainman, Ray Cornwall, Paul Price, Mike Upton 75
14 Paul Salt, George Kerr, Josh Street, Chris Stretch 73
15= Dave Blood, Jim Cox, Steve Jenkinson, Andy Sandham 72
15= Paul Gilbert, John Webb, Steve Bates, Dave Madely 72
15= Jim Heywood, Joyce Larkin, Martin Humphres, Paul Burgess 72
15= Norrie Erwin, Graham Jackson, Jim Clarke, Jim Kenyon 72
15= Geoff Bickerton, Steve Booth, John Dempsey, Gary Myerscough 72
15= Gary Smith, Jim Wardle, Mark Austin, Steve Austin 72
21 Malcolm Sibson, Jonty Littler, Peter Crompton, David Harrison 71
22= Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Carl Deaville, Dave Mason 70
22= Tony O’Gara, John Simpson, Steve Profitt, Alistair Paton 70
22= Peter Maher, John Kelsall, Bob Kelsall, Nigel Hall 70
25 David Wilkinson, John Phibbs, Stuart Blake, Nigek Eckersley 69
26 Mick Mahon, Gary Aldred, Richard Palmer, Munro Donald 66

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from cracking Crosland Heath

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Maxitours at cracking Crosland Heath

Glorious sunshine and a very warm Yorkshire welcome greeted Maxitours competitors at Crosland Heath today. The course is built on sandstone and drains like a sieve. The fairways and greens were firm and fast. Excellent.
Crosland is one of the highest courses in the country and the views across West Yorkshire are outstanding.

Alister Mackenzie was learning his trade when he designed Crosland in 1914 and subsequently went on to design Augusta, Royal Melbourne and Cypress Point among others. The five par threes are high quality using the old quarry to give them real character. The swirling wind on these holes surely played a part when he designed the classic 12th at Augusta.
Crosland is a real Yorkshire Club. A very old member came in and ordered a ‘am sandwich and a couple o’ chips. Only want a few chips, t’lass give me a damn big bloody bowl yesterday.’
‘Its £3.50 please.’
‘Gi’ower ave prices gone up?’ Brilliant.

Nigel Ashton has a lovely Porsche car. I mentioned before how the evening before an event he google earths every course we play to find a remote parking spot so his car doesn’t get damaged. He parked on the far side of the car park today miles away from anyone. He sat down looking relaxed before the steward told him that he was in perfect position for a wayward tee shot off the last. I’ve never seen him move as quickly.

In today event scoring was incredibly close with Mick Mahons team winning the card play off to take 3rd spot.

Knutsford golf clubs Treasurer and past Captain John Phibbs, past Captain Graham Pike, Nigel Davenport and Rik Sym took 2nd place with an excellent 82 points. They were outstanding as they recorded their best ever finishes after many years supporting me. Brilliant.

Winning today was the high quality Ex British senior champion Alan Squires team, two Manchester golfing legends Steve Hamer and Tony Cuppello and the unknown Nick Kerin.

They were delighted to win by a single shot. Four handicapper Hamer played in the Open in the early 80’s and has represented England but this was the definitely highlight of his career, Tony Cuppello once shot 65 to win the Manchester Alliance Championships, He will talk you through it if you askhim. Well played chaps.

Thanks to everyone for supporting the change of venue – everyone loves this place!

Spring is here on Saturday. Woo hoo.

Tim
Nearest the pin 8th Rik Sym Doz Ad333
Nearest the pin 16th Alex Jerman Doz AD333

2’s £140 2 prov1s or 6 Srixon AD333
Steve Hamer Alan Squires Nick Kerin Dave Taylor John Harrop x2 Paul Burgess x2 Dave Sarsfield Rik Sym x2 Steve Moores Josh Street x2Alex Jerman x2 John Tetlow x2 Mick Jones

Crosland 27th Feb
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Steve Hamer, Tony Cuppello, Alan Squires, Nick Kerin 83 12 Oscar Jacobsen top each
2 Graham Pike, John Phibbs, Rick Sym, Nigel Davenport 82 10 FJ Shirt each
3 Mick Mahon, Gary Aldred, Richard Palmer, Munro Donald 81 8 Callaway Shirt each
4 Alex Jerman, George Kerr, Josh Street, Sean Haskins 81 6 Callaway Shirt each
5 Paul Traynor, Richard Margrave, Steve Moores, Phil Hudson 81 4 Maxitours bag towel each
6 Neale Laurent, John Harrop, Gary Berrisford, Gareth Winston 79 2 Maxitours bag towel each
7= Geoff Bickerton, Steve Booth, Jamie Booth, Andy Russell 78
7= Dave Blood, Jim Cox, Steve Jenkinson, Colin Gallimore 78
9 Martin Wainman, Lee Bailey, Paul Price, 77
10= Nigel Hall , Garteth Bradley, Andy Bradshaw, Brian Fisher 76
10= Nigel Ashton, Ian Fearns, Stu Rogers, Paul Bamber 76
10= Nick Coleman, Paul Calnan, Andy Adshead, Steve Webb 76
10= Tony O’Gara, Andy Southern, Steve Profitt, Dean Machin 76
10= Pete Moss, Pete Fotheringham, Warren Newton, Graham Barrett 76
15 Warwick Dawson, Peter Dranfield, Ed Pysden, Henry Petrie 74
16 Jim Heywood, Joyce Larkin, John Walsh, Paul Haffenden 73
17 David Smith, Phil Brown, Jonny Yates, Paul Simpson 70
18 Andy Parrington, Andy Strickley, Andy Taylor, Ted Lacey 67

Next Monday 3rd March at Conwy Golf Club

10.09 David Wilkinson x4
10.17 Jim Clarke x4
10.26 Simon Hemsley x4
10.34 Colin Roberts x4
10.43 Neil Eaton x4
10.51 Paul Fell x4
11.00 Jon Hudson x4
11.08 Mick Mahon x4
11.17 Andy Taylor x4
11.25 Neil Laurent x4
11.34 Martin Humphries x4
11.42 Paul Gilbert x4
11.51 Dave Blood x4
12.00 Lewis Marland x4
12.08Tony O’Gara x4
12.17 Ian King x4
12.25 Paul Price x4
12.34 Chris Adams x4
12.42 Neil Eaton x4
12.51 Simon Ashton x4
1.00 Richard Blackwell x4
1.08 Geoff Bickerton x4
1.17 Paul Salt x4
1.25 Dave More O Farrell x4tbc
1.34 Gary Neiles x4
1.42 Pete Maher x4
1.51 Jim Rymer x4
1.59 gary Leek x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636