Ringway results

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Great Maxitours events for the New Golfing Year!
Mere Pairs 5th Jan – still spaces – start sheet below – in great condition!
Vale Royal AM AM 11th Jan -full
12th -16th Jan Maxitours trip to Vilasol- full – start times below
19th Jan Caldy AM AM -full
24th Jan Fairhaven pairs full
2nd Feb Ringway AM AM-spaces

Maxitours at wonderful Ringway.

Another glorious December day greeted over 100 competitors at the Ringway Golf Club today.

The course drains magnificently and was a real pleasure to play on. The greens were firm and true and they look set to be in superb condition for the lucky members throughout 2017.

Thanks to top Secretary Fiona Cornelious and all the staff for their excellent hospitality throughout the day, Ringway really is a lovely golf Club.

This is the only event of the year when I may get some teams dropping out due to the busy lead up to Christmas as husbands are required to do some last minute shopping. This year it seems Maxitours players got their priorities right as 100% attendance shows that our members put a game of golf before buying their wife a nice present.

‘Looks like I will be going to Thornton’s again’ Chuckled 26 handicapper Kevin Barnton as he picked up his scorecard. He really knows how to treat a lady.

One of our players told me that he missed out on this fixture a couple of years ago when he was dragged kicking and screaming down to Marks and Spencers at Handforth Dean. As his wife was looking at the latest slippers he made the most of the huge mirrors to work on his backswing. As he checked on his dodgy early wrist action he was amused to spot another frustrated golfer working on his grip using the big mirror in the nearby underwear section.

It’s great to know that you are loved and I got a joint Christmas card from regular players Roy Ainsworth and Brian Ankers. Roy ( Chunky as he is known by Maxitours players due to his fondness for kit kats) is recovering from a hip operation and actually came all the way down to Ringway just to wish me all the best and give me the card. ‘It’s from both of us but I was the one who bought the card and wrote it – Brian is so tight he didn’t want to buy his own. ‘

Thanks to Maxitours player Liam Harrison here is some video of the previous two events you may or may not want to catch up on!

https://youtu.be/errs25Ujec4 Vale Royal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nGo-PflTJg Stockport Part 2

Results

In the last event before Christmas Chih Hu’s Didsbury team played like a posse of turkeys as they finished in last place.
Barry Jacksons men played like puddings to finish in second to last.

Andy Wilde’s men had the stuffing well and truly knocked out of them as they also finished in the bottom three.
At the other end of the results wealthy Jim Caldwell(11) is a top man and he brought me a bottle of Christmas wine as he checked in. I was tempted to ‘fix’ the card play-off in return but Jim had to settle for 5th place as Gary Neiles(6) team scored an impressive 45 points on the homeward nine to take 4th place. Both teams scored 83 points.

Third place went to Les Penson(15), Steve Blakeway(3), Graham Jackson(11) and Vernon Hayes(13). These guys have played very consistent golf over the past month and they were delighted to record their best ever Maxitours finish in the last event of the year.

Second place went to Blakely’s Gary Conroy(5), Richard Blackwell (13) , John Hilton (13)and their very own six million dollar man -Steve Austin(14) who used his bionic powers to record a very solid 86 points.

Top of the tree was the Didsbury ‘Bad Christmas jumper’ brigade of Phil Vokes(3), Paul Dalby(4), Paul Sherlock(4) and last minute stand in -Maxitours cameraman Liam Harrison(7). Liam had never played with these lads before and he was impressed. ‘Wow. Those boys can play!’ said delighted Harrison ‘they really made me concentrate and all the putts went in!’ The team recorded twelve birdies between them. Congratulations guys great score!

Thanks to everyone for your amazing support throughout the year. I really hope you have a very Happy Christmas and healthy New Year,

Best Wishes Tim, Suzy, Ella and James Maxwell.

Nearest the Pin 13th Hole Brian Carroll Dozen Ad333
Nearest the Pin 16th Hole Jim Cox Dozen Ad333

2’s £155 5 pro V1s or 12 srixon AD333s Brendan Leighton Simon Wilkinson James Eaves Graham Jackson Rob Anderson Phil Vokes Steve Merricks Matt Mortimer Andy Walmsley Brian Carroll Adam Galvin

Venue Name 01-Jan-2011
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Phil Vokes, Paul Dalby, Paul Sherlock, Liam Harrison 89 12 Callaway wind top each
2 Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Steve Austin, Gary Conroy 86 10 Kartel Shirt each
3 Les Penson, Steve Blakeway, Graham Jackson, Vernon Hayes 85 8 PGA Tour top each
4 Gary Neiles, John Longworth, Joe Yates, Alan Forber 83 6 Maxitours shirt each
5 Jim Caldwell, Nigel Compsty, Andrew Aherne, Dan McGuire 83 4 Winter Mitts each
6 Pete Ledger, Pete Houston, Matt Mortimer, Anthony Wilson 83 2 Winter hat each
7= Ian King, Darren Whittaker, Simon Hemsley, Neil Worthington 81
7= Scott Mason, Hugh Mullen, James Hampton, Rob Anderson 81
7= Lewis Marland, Kev Seaton, Alf Shillitoe, John Seaton 81
10= Mark Jones, Chris Heslop, Mike Parkin, Peter Woods 80
10= Dave Blood, Jim Cox, Phil Hudson, Ian George 80
10= Peter Atherton, Martin France, Steve Collier, James Eaves 80
13 Simon Poucher, Brendan Leighton, Jan Jagielka, Ian Grogan 79
14= Chris Adams, Charlie Cunningham, Richard Johnson, Steve Hall 78
14= Eugenio, Steve Lamont, John Linsky, Adam Galvin 78
14= Eddie Jordan, Dave Ashton, Brian Carroll, Dean Hibbert 78
17= Dave Marchant, John Rigby, Bob Sinclair, Trevor Jones 77
17= Les Russon, Simon Burgess, Steve Merricks, Rob Kenyon 77
19= Barry Wilson, Steve Aspinall, Simon Wilkinson, John Fitzsimmons 76
19= John Stubbs, John Royle, Guy Hall, Keith Coxon 76
21 Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes, Cliff Bird 74
22= Mark Richardson, Bob Kwan, Andy Adshead, Robin Vidler 73
22= Trevor Foster, Dale Beaghan, Mark Patton, Andy Walmsley 73
24 Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer, Frank Hindle, John Farnsworth 71
25 Andy Wilde, Pete Norbury, Rob Norbury, Mike Norbury 69
26 Barry Jackson, Dave Beavis, Paul Milner, Derek Fortune 67
27 Chih Hu, Tom Troop, Peter Maher, Dave Jackson 63

Mere Golf and Country Club New Year Pairs
£25 person
(bacon baps and coffee available £5.50)
1 Colin Roberts x4
1b Trevor Foster x4
2a
2b Gary Neiles x4
3 Simon Hemsley x4
4 Mark Jones x2 Nick Nhercules x2
5 Martin Bramwell x4
5b
6 Gary Garner x4
7 Lee Tilley x4
7b
8 Ian King x4
9a Mick Mahon x4
9b Phil Vokes x4
10a Roger Percival x4
10b Les Russon x4
11 Lewis Marland x2 John Hilditch x2
12 John Stubbs x4
12b Eddie Jordan x4
13 Chris Adams x4
14 Dave Blood x4
15 Jim Caldwell x2 Richard Blackwell x2
15b Sam Leach x4
16
17 Roger Fielding x2Kenny Chinn x2
18 Ian Ainsworth x4

Results from frosty five star Mere

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Great upcoming Maxitours events

11th Jan Vale Royal AM AM -full
12th -16th Jan Maxitours trip to Vilasol- full
19th Jan Caldy AM AM -full
24th Jan Fairhaven pairs full
2nd Feb Ringway AM AM-spaces

Maxitours at the Mere

A stunning Winters morning greeted Maxitours competitors at the very impressive Mere Golf and Leisure resort . Thanks to Joe Gates and all the staff for your five star service throughout the day – really excellent.

Everyone was looking forward to playing tournament golf after the festive period but unfortunately there were a few guys squeezing into their golfing outfits after an indulgent Christmas.
Gareth Winston won a large Maxitours sweater in late November but he returned it first thing this morning -he has had to ‘supersize’ to an extra large after a couple of weeks on the mince pies. Tom Froome is even thinking about flattening the lie on his clubs. He now has to stand further from the ball now after a few too many quality streets.

In recent weeks I have had two gentlemen by the name of Pete Atherton play at different times in my Maxitours events which has caused some confusion amongst their friends and work colleagues. For the first time both of them actually played today. To clarify things for everybody: the tall, good looking, dark haired strong featured Peter Atherton from Prestbury Golf Club scored 43 points but he was beaten by ‘tubby Pete’ from Lymm who scored 45 points.

Gentle swinging Ben Grayson usually hits his three wood 150 yards. Once when he had a downhill lie with a stiff breeze behind and some adrenaline pumping he has been known to squeeze out 160 yards. Today he hit the longest shot of his career by far. He was dismayed when his fairway approach shot into the 18th green flew off the toe of his club and scuttled across the ice covered Mere towards one of the many lakeside mansions.
‘That has gone at least 350 yards!’ declared playing partner Bob Moore. ‘That’s further than Stenson hits it!’
‘Effortless power’ replied Ben.

In today’s event it was the more intelligent mid to higher handicappers who scored best in the frosty conditions and shortened course.

Likeable Sam Leach(11) and Jonny Barton(18) were delighted to score 48 points to record their highest finish in years as they came in 4th.

Senior players Andy(17) and Peter Veitch(10) are two nice brothers from Hale golf Club. They look absolutely nothing like each other. ‘Luckily we don’t play like each other.’ Added more talented Peter . It was a real team effort today though as both players came in nine times.

Lymm seniors Bob Mather(11) and Alan Forber (14) took second spot with 49 points. Bob is a retired plain clothed police officer who still wears very plain clothes even though he has been retired for 15 years. Alan is warming up for the Portugal trip next week. ‘I think I have peaked too soon!’ he declared.

Stuart Milner(11) and Bill Willocks (13)came down from the hills to take first prize. The Chapel en le Frith members were out in 29 points but this was helped by Milner’s impressive eagle on the tough par 4 sixth hole which earned 5 points. A solid back nine saw a first ever Maxitours win for the Derbyshire duo. Well played chaps!

Gareth Winston recorded a hole in one to win the nearest the pin on the 8th hole. Congratulations.
Many thanks to all players for your support, you were terrific to deal with this morning and despite the winter conditions I hope you enjoyed your day.

2’s £120 4 pro v1s or 10 AD333s Stuart Millner x2 Bill Willocks Paul Dalbyx2 Jim Clarke Steve Foxcroft Barney Ross x2
Nearest the pin 8th Gareth Winston hole in one – Dozen PRO v1s!!
Nearest the pin 14th hole Paul Dalby – Dozen AD333’s

Mere 05-Jan-2017
Pos Player pairings Score OoM Comment
1 Stuart Milner, Bill Willocks 51 12 Cleveland wedge each
2 Alan Forber, Bob Mather 49 11 Maxitours merino sweater each
3 Andy Veitch, Peter Veitch 49 10 PGA Tour jacket each
4 Sam Leach, Jonny Barton 48 9 Sunice/kartel shirt each
5 Simon Burgess, Steve Merricks 47 8 Sunice/kartel shirt each
6 Lee Tilley , Pete Norbury 46 7 Maxitours shirt each
7 John Stubbs, John Royle 46 6 Maxitours shirt each
8 Gary Neiles, Joe Yates 46 5 Winter Mitts each
9 Joe Kirwan, Mike Spencer 46 4 Winter Mitts each
10 Graham Jackson, Vernon Haynes 46 3 Pair of FJ socks each
11 Richard Palmer, John Farnworth 46 2
12 Richard Johnson, Andy Oakes 46 1
13= Martin France, Pete Atherton 45
13= Joe Shelley, Ray Stringer 45
13= Simon Hemsley, Ashley Elliott 45
13= Dave Blood, Jim Cox 45
13= Steve Cosby, Tony Crookston 45
18= Mark Patton, Haydon Williams 44
18= Steve Foxcroft, John Horsley 44
18= Phil Vokes, Paul Dalby 44
18= Dave Thomas, Jim Clarke 44
18= Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes 44
18= Kenny Chinn, John McCartney 44
18= Les Russon, Ken Clarke 44
18= Eddie Jordan, Brian Carroll 44
18= Mick Mahon, Frank Hindle 44
27= Keith Coxon, Guy Hall 43
27= Chris Adams, Pete Atherton 43
27= Jim Hodges , Chris Burrows 43
30= Pete Ledger, Pete Cross 42
30= Graham Bates, Pete Booth 42
30= Mike Hall, Denis Roberts 42
30= Micket Gray, Warren Newton 42
34= Roger Pervcival, Ed Wilkinson 41
34= John Aikenhead, John Russell 41
34= Pete Hamlett, Gordon Hamlett 41
34= Ian Ainsworth, Geoff Haynes 41
38= Mick Hardman, Ian Grime 40
38= Dave Ashton, Rdean Hibbert 40
40= Tony Andrews, Graham Collins 39
40= Lewis Marland, Neale Laurent 39
40= Gareth Winston, Mark Phillips 39
40= Nic Hercules, Adam Walker 39
44= Martin Bramwell, Andrew Peck 37
44= Duncan Challen, Alan Costello 37
46 Ian King, Darren Whittaker 36

Maxitours AM AM at Vale Royal
WEDNESDAY 11th Jan

1a Lewis Marland x4
1b Jim Caldwell x4
2a Ian King x4
2b Simon Poucher x4
3 Gary Neiles x4
4 Frank Stapleton x4
4b Phil Dermott x4
5 Pete Holmes x4
5b Munro Donald x4
6 Anton Johnson x4
7 Kenny Chinn x2
7b Mark Jones x4
8 Jim Rymer x4
9a Eddie Jordan x4
9b John Stubbs x4
10 Colin Roberts x4
11a Tom Griffiths x4
11b Phil Vokes x4
12a Trevor Foster x4
12b Dale Beaghan x4
13 Dave Goodwin x4
13b Craig Dyson x4
14 Paul Salt x4
15a Bev Crute x4 good
15b Roger Percival x4
16 Alan Vaughan x4
17 Les Russon x4
17b John Aikenhead x4
18a Brian Hopkins x4
18b Dave Blood x4

Mere temporary greens

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Dear player I am very sorry but we are on all temporary greens today.

I understand if you do not wish to travel

 

The shotgun will remain at 11am and the cost will reduce to £20

Sorry for any inconvenience, Tim