Results from fantastic Fixby

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Great Upcoming Maxitours events this Summer
Thurs 23rd June Worsley AM AM 9-3pm
Monday 27th June Conwy AM AM £30
July
Thurs 7th July Davenport 10-3pm Pairs £22.50
Thurs 14th July Mottram Hall AM AM £20
Fri 22nd July Hopwood Pairs 10-3pm £25
Fri 29th Dunham Forest AM AM 8-1pm £25
August
Monday 1st Aug Mere 8-3pm AM AM £30
Thurs 11th Aug Pleasington Pairs £25
Mon 15th Aug Stockport AM AM 9-2pm £27.50
Tues 16th Aug Sandiway AM AM 9-3pm £30
Thurs 25th Aug Ringway AM AM £30

Maxitours at Fantastic Fixby

Maxitours had its annual visit to what many players consider to be Yorkshires finest venue -Fixby.

The course was a prepared to an exceptionally high level and looked a real picture with the Rhododendrons in full bloom . Many thanks to Alex the highly respected Head Professional and all her Fixby staff for making us feel so welcome. Thanks to the greens staff for all their hard work throughout the day.

John Pratt turned up at Huddersfield looking a little bit apprehensive after his rock bottom finish last week. ‘Wow, This looks really nice- is it a good course?’ I told him it was absolutely superb but warned him that is was really tough test of golf.
‘When are we playing an easy course? he enquired.

Richard Palmer is a relatively successful Maxitours player but most weeks he lets himself down with his golfing attire. Today he looked pleased with himself as he had a new and very expensive Under armour skin to keep warm . Unfortunately he was wearing it not only inside out but also back to front.

With thunder and lightning hitting Manchester and Cheshire all afternoon the weather was relatively kind to us in sunny Yorkshire. There was a 50 minute heavy downpour at two o’clock but the rest of the day was idyllic! The scoring was once gain very close and the season low score of just 42 points was good enough to win.

Graham Pike(12) was in the prizes on Saturday when he finished 4th in the worst dressed golfer of the year at Knutsford Golf Club. He continued his prize winning streak today teaming up with Nigel Davenport(4) to take 7th spot with 39 points. Mancunian nice guys Ray Massey(5) and Steve Tyrell (15) were delighted with 6th place and Richard Brewster (10)and Richard Walmsley(3) marked their Maxitours debuts with 5th place all on 39 points.

Maxitour regulars Brian Hopkins(5) and Mark Taylor(12) both work very hard and they ask for late start times each week. The lovely Shrigley members were rewarded with a rain free afternoon and made the most of the conditions to finish in fourth place with a solid 40 points.
Joe Kirwan(5) and Mike Spencer(12) both had their handicaps reduced after playing well in Bramall’s Captains day this Saturday. Their good form continued as they finished in 3rd place also on 40 points.

Hazel Grove’s Dan Moss(7) and Chris Heyes(5) really enjoyed the course and Chris made a wonderful birdie on the 18th to secure 2nd place with 41 points.

Steve Parle(12) and Gary Parle(15) have played Maxitours for the past five years and were delighted to win a pair of socks in 2012. Everything clicked for the jovial brothers as they recorded the best result of their careers in Yorkshire this afternoon. Gary has spent plenty on lessons with top PGA coach Adrian Fryer and he recorded 5 straight pars from the 2nd to 6th holes. Steve was in a state of shock after his win and was seen wandering around the course for two hours searching for his car keys which were tucked safely in his golf bag. Well played chaps- great performance on a top course!

Thanks for everyone for your support- I am sure you had a fulfilling day rather than watching England struggle against the Welsh!
Yours in golf, Tim

Nearest the Pin 8th – Steve Aspinall Dozen Ad 333s
Nearest the pin 11th – Chris Heyes Dozen Ad333s
2’s Sweep £180 8 pro v1s or 21 srixons each
Richard Brewster – Martin France -Steve Berg – A Grimley – Chris Heyes x2 Brian Hopkins

Fixby 16-Jun-2016
Pos Player pairings Score OoM Comment
1 Steve Parle, Gary Parle 42 12 Cleveland Wedge each
2 Dan Moss, Chris Heyes 41 11 Maxitours Merino sweater each
3 Mike Spencer, Joe Kirwan 40 10 Maxitours Merino sweater each
4 Brian Hopkins, Mark Taylor 40 9 Dozen Titleist Pro V1s each
5 Richard Brewster, Richard Warmley 39 8 Dozen AD333 Tour each
6 Ray Massey, Steve Tyrell 39 7 Maxitours Shirt each
7 Nigel Davenport, Graham Pike 39 6 Maxitours Shirt each
8 Martin France, Pete Atherton 39 5 Srixon Cabreta Glove
9 Andy Jackson, Billy Rawsthore 39 4 Srixon Cabreta Glove
10 Dave Stanhope, Phil Smeathers 39 3 Srixon Cabreta Glove
11 Frank Hindle, Munro Donald 38 2
12 Leigh Smart, Ray Tennant 38 1
13= Nigel Compsty, Paul Baxter 38
13= Phil Myers, Ian Fairbrother 38
13= Ian Hill, Martin Callaghan 38
13= Richard Blackwell, A Hamlett 38
17= Jim Caldwell, David Chew 37
17= Paul Browne, Ted Barker 37
17= Neil Worthington, Simon Hemsley 37
17= Grimley, Rogerson 37
17= Alan Drew, Alan Simpson 37
22= Richard Palmer, John Farnsworth 36
22= John Phibbs, Nick Bentley 36
22= JP , Eddie Ellis 36
22= David Wilkinson, Nigel Eckersley 36
22= Simon Ashton, M Jones 36
27= Ian King , Darren Whittaker 35
27= Roger Percival, Ed Wilkinson 35
27= Dale Wallace, Steve Berg 35
27= Allan Brown, Blair Anderson 35
27= Paul Wrigley, Aiden Hoosen 35
27= Dale Beaghan, Pete Ledger 35
27= Mark Patton, Roger Clarke 35
27= T Dobbins, T Ellis 35
27= A Jennison, C Marshall 35
27= Alan Pengelly, Alan Smith 35
37= Gary Whittaker, Dave Gavin 34
37= Steve Johnson, Carl Jones 34
37= G Buchan, W Harvey 34
40= John Buckley, John Anderton 33
40= Steve Foxcroft, Trevor Webb 33
40= Steve Aspinall, Graham Wilkinson 33
43 Steve Hall, Carl Phelan 32
44= Les Corner, Paul Tunstall 31
44= Paul Mitchell, Stuart Taylor 31
44= Dave Jones, Roy Goble 31
44= Rob Weston, Tony Andrews 31
44= David Kelly, Bob Sutton 31
44= Stuart Blake, Dave Bentley 31
50 Ray Jones, Ian Berrisford 30
51 Nigel Oakes, Andy Thompson 29
52 Chris Adams, Geoff Churchman 26

Start times at Old Worsley
Thursday 23rd June
10.00 Colin Roberts x4
10.09 Jim Caldwell x4
10.18
10.27 Roger Percival x4
10.36 Josh Brand x2 Brent DeBoeck x2
10.45
10.54 Ian Ainsworth x4
11.03 Mick Mahon x4
11.06 Jim Clarke x4
11.12 Dave Stanhope x4
11.21 Trevor Foster x4
11.30 Chris Adams x4
11.39 Leigh Smart x4
11.48 Lewis Marland x4
11.57 David Kelly x4
12.06 Pete Birtwistle x4
12.15 Steve Johnson x4
12.24 Barrie Simpson x4
12.33
12.42 Graham Bates x4
12.51
1.00 Geoff Underhill x4
1.09
1.18 Gary Christian x4
1.27
1.36 Barry Jackson x4
1.45 John Stubbs x4
1.54 Archie x4
2.03 Neil Williamson x4 2pm
2.12 Paul Kennedy x4
2.21 Gary Garner x4
2.30 J p x4
2.39 Pete Norbury x4
2.48 Brian Hopkins x4
2.57 Dave Tracy x4

Westwood and Donald win at Hesketh!

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Great Maxitours Summer events

Fixby Pairs- next Thursday 16th – 2 spaces
Worsley Team AM AM 23rd June- last few teams
Conwy Team AM AM 27th June- currently full

Hesketh Golf Club Pairs – Donald and Westwood win a major at last!

Ideal golfing conditions greeted Maxitours competitors at terrific Hesketh today. There was hardly a breath of wind, the fairways were running fast and the immaculate greens were receptive and rolling true.

Thanks to Club Manager Paul Corker and his staff for their excellent hospitality, the catering was also exceptional.

Big hitting John Royle gets through plenty of golf balls on the course. His game hit a new low at Hesketh when he even managed to lose two scorecards before he went out to play.

Likeable scouser Billy Rawsthore is known as Skippy the bush kangaroo to his golfing mates. He was tut tutting again as his partner Andy Jackson missed a couple of short putts as they struggled to 39 points.

Jeff Andrews came in with a solid score but he told me that their playing opponent and good snooker player ‘Ten ball Tony’ Adams had struggled .
‘Why is he called ten ball Tony? I enquired rather naively. ‘Is that his best break?’
‘No, he’s just lost ten balls during his round.’

The US Open starts next week and it should be a great event. The US Open is run by the USGA and they are famous for their mischievous pairings for the opening two days. Seve and Azinger were paired a few years ago after their Ryder Cup fall out, Garcia and Tiger were also paired after they had a spat with each other. Tour player Kevin Stadler (nickname baby walrus) took great offence when he was paired alongside Brendan de Jong and Shane Lowry in ‘the fat group’ two years ago. The USGA also run the Ladies US Open and a couple of seasons ago story has it that they took great delight in pairing up three women who were all going through therapy.

Also needing therapy were rich estate agents John Pratt and John Hilditch. They LET standards subside today. Both needed a new mortgage as they lost a few quid to their playing partners . Things started badly when Hilditch forgot his trolley and was seen scratching his head outside the pro shop – he was in two minds whether to rent or buy. On the course they were terrible and finished last by an impressive 6 points.
‘We can’t complain too much – we’ve sold 15 million pounds worth of houses between us last month- I think we were both a bit tired’ Said the ever positive Hilditch. ‘I also think my partners swing needs a full structural survey.’ he added.

In today’s event the scoring was always going to be excellent and in the ideal conditions things were incredibly tight at the top of the leader board.
There were four teams with 44 points and four teams with 45 points. North Manchester’s Gary Hornby(11) and Paul Wrigley(5) finished 4th with 45 points. Ben Chambers(2) and Maxitours legend Jimmy O’Reilly(12) finished third and a solid back nine saw Martyn Harris(15) and Steve Rayer(12) take 2nd place.
Dave Westwood(23) and Munro Donald(14) paid their own special tribute to the late, great, Mohammed Ali. They were on the ropes for the first nine holes as they scrapped their way to an average 18 points. On the back nine they came alive with a knockout 27 points and Westwood’s day was topped off with his first ever hole in one on the 16th! Congratulations- great performance!

Nearest the Pin 2nd Rob Harris – Dozen Srixons
Nearest the Pin 16th Dave Westwood -Hole in one -2 dozen Srixons!!
2’s £100 3 pro v1s or 8 srixons Martin France Aiden Hoosen Paul Wrigley Munro Donald Dave Westwood x2 Ray Tennant Richard Waterfield Dave Aden John Royle Nigel Davenport Ed Wilkinson

Hesketh 10-Jun-2016
Pos Player pairings Score OoM Comment
1 Munro Donald, Dave Westwood 45 12 FJ Shoes casual shoes each
2 Martin Harris, Steve Rayer 45 11 Ashworth windsweater each
3 Paul Wrigley, Gary Hornby 45 10 Dozen AD Tour each
4 Jimmy O’Reilly, Ben Chambers 45 9 Maxitours shirt each
5 John Dickenson, Paul Lord 44 8 Maxitours shirt each
6 Graham Mitton, David Wilcock 44 7 Titleist Cap each
7 Simon Walton, Henry Walton 44 6 Titleist Cap each
8 Jeff Andrews, John Rigby 44 5 FJ Socks each
9 Simon Poucher, Neil Simpson 43 4
10 Paul Salt, John Taylor 43 3
11 Richard Palmer, John Farnsworth 43 2
12 Leigh Smart, RayTennant 42 1
13= Dave Stanhope, Phil Wise 42
13= Aiden Hoosen, Ian Fairbrother 42
13= Steve Merricks, Simon Burgess 42
16= Roger Percival , Martin France 41
16= Bernard Hessian, Richard Waterfield 41
16= John Wallace, Graham Bailey 41
19= Josh Brand, Dan Percival 40
19= Rob Kenyon, Steve Rosier 40
21= Billy Rawsthore, Andy Jackson 39
21= Rob Harris, Ged Keery 39
21= Jonathon Hudson, Mike Hill 39
24= John Anderton, Steve Mattison 38
24= Nigel Oakes, Andy Thompson 38
24= Dave Aden, Chris Buckley 38
24= Brendan Leighton, Greg Brown 38
24= Phil Gow, Dave Randles 38
29= Tony Adams, Ken Mchin 37
29= Nigel Davenport, Neil Gowans 37
31= John Stubbs, John Royle 36
31= Ed Wilkinson, Chris Carter 36
33 Guy Hall, Keith Coxon 35
34= Neville Dennis, Frank Massey 34
34= Brent Deboeck, Gary Deboeck 34
36 John Hilditch, J P 28

Fixby Pairs Thursday 16th June

10.00 Ian King x4
10.09 Jim Caldwell x4
10.18 Paul Browne x4
10.27 Jeff Andrews x2/4
10.36 Roger Percival x4
10.45 Chris Adams x4
10.54 Mick Mahon x4
11.03 Allan Brown x4
11.12 Paul Wrigley x4
11.21 Steve Hall x4
11.30 Dave Stanhope x4
11.39 Liegh Smart x4
11.48 Lewis Marland x2 Les Corner x2
11.57
12.06 Nigel Oakes x4
12.15 Dale Beaghan x4
12.24 Dave Blood x4
12.33 Steve Johnson x4
12.42 Rob Weston x4
12.51 Nigel Davenport x4
1.00 David Kelly x4
1.09 Colin Baxendale x2
1.18 John Stubbs x4
1.27 Les Russon
1.36 Archie Tahir x4
1.45 Ray Jones x4
1.54 Steve Parle x4
2.03 Richard Blackwell x4
2.12 Steve Aspinall x4
2.21 Paul Mitchell x4
2.30 Gary Christian x4
2.39Simon Ashton x4
2.48 Gary Whittaker x4

2.57 Brian Hopkins x4

Results from stunning Sandiway

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Great Maxitours events this June
Ringway team of 4 Srixon Am Am next Thursday 2nd June – last few spaces
Hesketh Pairs Friday 10th June -start the weekend on this Open Qualifying course!- still spaces
Fixby Pairs Thursday 16th June- room for 2 teams
Worsley Team of 4 Thursday 23rd June -last few spots

Maxitours at Stunning Sandiway
Sandiway was the stunning setting for the latest Maxitours event. Tremendous weather and a golf course to match meant a great day was enjoyed by all players. Thanks to Anthony Roberts and his excellent team for their five star hospitality.
‘That is Cheshire’s finest golf course’ said well travelled Kevin Chisnell.
‘Amazingly good’ was how Ex Cheshire player Ian Ainsworth described the condition of the golf course.

Kevin Reeves prepared for his round like a tour professional. He arrived early wearing a freshly pressed crisp navy outfit with immaculately clean clubs. He gave himself plenty of time to find his rhythm on the excellent new Sandiway range and chipping area. He walked into the clubhouse before his round holding a banana and ordered a pint of tap water. Unfortunately his golf was hopeless and his team struggled to 76 points.

Once again there is no shortage of ammunition for me to use in my report when Mick Mahons team sit near me before play and they talk high quality nonsense to each other. There is a lovely old barometer in the Sandiway Clubhouse and Frank Hindle always has a look on behalf of his team to see if the weather is set fair. He then added that his wife has a pine cone at home which is like a barometer as it amazingly opens and closes when it is sunny or wet. ‘Your wife has a comb which opens and closes when it rains?’ said a confused John Farnworth ‘how does it do that?’

Bernard McDonald was the surprise winner two weeks ago when the fast swinging Hazel Grove man won ‘Liecester style’ with odds of 5000-1. Unlike Leicester the bookies aren’t afraid of lightening striking twice and Bernard was back playing like Ronald McDonald once again today. His team could only manage a relegation threatening 65 point total.

Tony Stiles and Dave Chambers need excellent memories to do their job to a high standard. They are both highly paid policemen and are called upon to remember criminal faces even though it may be just a brief glimpse at a distance. Remembering car registration numbers is a formality. After play I slowly told both of them the exit code but they were struggling to get out of the car park – ‘what’s the code again Tim? We have both forgotten it.’ Very reassuring.

For the majority of the day a score of just eighty one points was leading. There were three teams tied on that score. When I asked Chris Adam’s team who was to blame for just missing out on top spot and finishing 4th it was like watching a mexican wave as they all quickly pointed to Geoff Churchman.

John Royle’s(17) life long friend John Stubbs had to pull out of the event last night due to illness. Replacement John Dickenson(20) joined the team and helped them to a best finish for three years and third place. ‘I wonder if John will still be out of action next week I might tell him that he really needs to rest …’ said a considerate Royle. Guy Hall(11) and Keith Coxon(11) completed the Sale team.

Roy Hargreaves(15) has a pet shop in Sale, his round is usually littered with mistakes. Today he teamed up with friends Brian Hopkins(4), Mark Taylor(12) and Mike Powell (12)all from Shrigley Hall. Roy was delighted to show some pedigree to his chums as they finished in 2nd place. Well played.

Solicitor Simon Ashton(8) is really enjoying his semi retirement and he is trying to spend his very large pension playing plenty of golf. The likeable Hazel Grove member teamed up with Stockport Top hat maker Richard Booth(14), log cabin builder John Allen(13) and marble kitchen man Chris Heyes(5). The team all combined well to earn a maiden victory together.They picked up 5 shots on the closing three holes whilst the rest of the field struggled with the tight finish. Well played chaps excellent golf.

Thanks to all players for your support, yours in golf, Tim

2’s £182.50 3 pro v1s or 8 srixon AD333s
Dave Wilson x2 Colin Lynch Trevor Webb Bob Sutton Guy Hall x2 Simon Poucher George Buchan Keith Caddick x2 Phil Harris Paul Barlow Simon Ashton Richard Booth Brian Hopkins x2 Mark Taylor Archie Tahir

Nearest the Pin in 2 on 8th Andy Jackson Dozen Ad333s
Nearest the Pin on 18th Andrew Norman Dozen AD333s

Sandiway 24-May-2016
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Simon Ashton, Richard Booth, John Allen, Chris Heyes 87 12 Cleveland Wedge each
2 Brian Hopkins, Mark Taylor, Mike Powell, Roy Hargreaves 85 10 Maxitours merino sweater each
3 John Royle, Guy Hall, John Dickenson, Keith Coxon 83 8 Maxitours shirt each
4 Lewis Marland, Alf Shillitoe, Kevin Seaton, Barry Shaw-Allen 81 6 Maxitours shirt each
5 Chris Adams, Steve Hall, Geoff Churchman, Richard Johnson 81 4 Titliest cap each
6 John Rigby, Dave Marchant, Bob Sinclair, Geoff Andrews 81 2 Taylor Made pitch repairer
7= Leigh Smart, Billy Rawsthore, Ray Tennant, Andy Jackson 80
7= Trevor Foster, Peter Cross, Frank Wade, Mark Patton 80
7= Stuart Pearson, Dave Wilson, John Gripton, Steve Roberts 80
7= Roger Percival, Martin France, Ed Wilkinson, Peter Atherton 80
7= Simon Poucher, Vic Neilson, Jeremy Lawton, Bob Mycock 80
12= Russell Brookes, Richard McEvoy, Richard Blackwell, Warren Newton 79
12= Mark Pasquill, Tony Green, Terry Chaplin, Peter Evans 79
14 Peter Harrison, Trevor Patek, Rob Wood, Eric Warburton 78
15= Colin Baxendale, Mo Dar, Phil Wise, Kevin Chisnall 77
15= Kenny Plumb, Phil Harris, Mark Jones, Paul Barlow 77
15= Ian Cole, Keith Caddick, Rick Major, David Caddick 77
15= Talat Mahmood, Archie Tahir, Rob Lowe, Ray Pabla 77
19= Ian King, Darren Whittaker, Joe Kirwan, Simon Hemsley 76
19= Sam Leach, Jim Hodges, Kevin Reeves, Bob Chesters 76
19= Ray Jones, Ray Massey, Ian Berrisford, Dave Scholes 76
19= Ian Waddington, Andrew Norman, Kevin Ogden, John Waddiker 76
19= George Buchan, Bill Harvey, Martin Grimley, Brian Rogerson 76
24= Pete Cotton, Steve Hall, Bev Crute, Dave Tongue 74
24= Phil Smeathers, Dave Antrobus, John Anderton, John Buckley 74
24= Garry Dowdle, David Smith, Olivier Troalen, Andy Hallows 74
27= Patrick O’Dowd, Martin Oldfield , Ian Macklin, Vic Stratta 73
27= Dave Chambers, Tony Stiles, Steve Howarth, Gavin Connor 73
29 John Kelsall, Christine Kelsall, Roger Dent, Andrew Richardson 72
30= Brian Greenbank, Chris Brown, David Wainwright, Paul Simpson 71
30= John Hilditch, Geoff Underhill, Clive Evans, James Eadie 71
32 Mick Mahon, Frank Hindle, Dave Griffiths, John Farnsworth 70
33= Pete Birtwistle, Dave Griffiths, Chris Bracchi, Ken Stevens 67
33= Jonathon Lynch, Colin Lynch, Stuart Roach, Stuart Cragg 67
33= Paul Rudkin, Chris Wrighton, Dave Tracey, Pete Beddoes 67
36= Rob Weston, Steve Foxcroft, Trevor Webb, John Horsley 66
36= Bob Sutton, Dave Harlow, David Fellows, John Atkin 66
36= Dale Beaghan, Gary Beaghan, Phil Briggs, Peter Ledger 66
39 Ian Ainsworth, Geoff Haynes, Bernard McDonald, 65
40 Steve Wilson, Ian Martin, Pete Smith, Mick McFee 60

Start times for the Srixon AM AM at Ringway Golf Club
Thursday 2nd June

9.20 Colin Roberts x4
9.28 David Kelly x4
9.36
9.54
10.03 Brian Greenbank x4
10.12 Mick Mahon x4
10.21 Dave Stanhope x4
10.30 Jack Coleman x4
10.39 Ian Ainsworth x4
10.48 Andy Wilde x4
10.57 Lewis Marland x4
11.06 Roy Ainsworth x4
11.15 Leigh Smart x2 Richard Palmer x2
11.24 Terry Chaplin x4
11.33 Colin Baxendale x4
11.42 Chih Hu x4
11.51 Barry Wilson x4
12.00 Roger Percival x4
12.09 John Stubbs x4
12.18 Archie Tahir x4
12.27 Rob Harris x4
12.36 Colin Seddon x4
12.45 Bernard Wood x4
12.54 Bill Parkinson x4
1.03 David Smith x4
1.12 Bernard Wood x4
1.21 Bill Melia x4
1.30 Pete Short x4
1.39 Dan Huffman x4
1.48 Dave Bowers x4
1.57
2.06 Paul Donnely x4
2.15 Richard Blackwell x4
2.24
2.33 Brian Hopkins x4
2.42

Maxitours at VERY pretty Pleasington

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Great upcoming Maxitours events!
Sandiway Tuesday 24th May- full
Rngway team of 4 2nd June-last few spaces
Hesketh Pairs Friday 10th June- filling fast

Maxitours at VERY pretty Pleasington

Another full field of Maxitours competitors enjoyed playing at classy Pleasington today. The venue is rated by many as the best inland course in Lancashire. The course -as always- was presented in excellent condition and the bunkers are perhaps the best we see on tour all year.

The food is also tremendous at Pleasington – they even have tapas on the menu for the more cultured golfers on the tour. As expected Nigel Davenport steered clear of the delicate tapas and ordered the fish finger butty. The accountants eyes lit up when a huge baguette surrounded by a sea of chips arrived.

Gary Hornby and Paul Lord are Liverpool fans and they turned up looking a little bit dejected this morning. Rather like their football team they had a great front nine and then played like a couple of school kids in the second half.

‘I can’t believe how my partner Dave Moynihan hits it so straight’ said Mark Blake when he handed his card in.
‘That’s good! How come you only scored 33 points?’ I asked
‘He was hitting straight in the trees’ replied the quick witted Mancunian.

In today’s event eight of the top ten scores were from groups who teed off in the sunshine early in the day.

Gary Garner(7) and Ray Ward(15) were second out and this morning and they were both delighted to have a season best 5th place finish with 45 points.
Dale Wallace(11) from Sale Golf Club played well today as he teamed up with John Jones(12) and they also scored 45 points. Jones was devastated to watch his partner finish his round with a very costly miss from 12 inches on the last hole. ‘Have you met Dale from Sale with the touch of a whale?’ he asked me when he handed the card in alongside his depressed partner.

Postman Martin France(3) once again delivered the goods after returning from yet another golf holiday and he teamed up with Peter Atherton(12) to score 26 points on the front nine. A steadier back nine saw the Lymm men record 46 points to finish 3rd. Warrington’s Ed Wilkinson(6) played alongside good pal Roger Percival(6) and they began their round with two excellent birdies on their way to second place also with 46 points. I watched Roger thin his approach shot to within three feet at the first hole as I put out the nearest the pin markers. The Elvis Presley lookalike claimed it was a controlled punch shot. Yeah right.

Seventy year old Kit Kat lover Roy Ainsworth (25) has hit form in recent weeks. Things have improved for the extremely likeable Antrobus Golf Club member since the 9/10th handicap rule came into force. He was at it again at Pleasington playing alongside high handicapper Barrie Simpson(21). They had the best of the draw this morning and made the most of the rain free benign conditions to score 47 points. Well played chaps!

Thanks to all players for your terrific support once again, yours in golf, Tim

2’s £160 4 pro v1s or 10 srixon Ad 333s
Dale Wallace John Farnworth Chris Adams x2 Paul Browne Trevor Foster Paul Lord Gary Hornby Gary Christian John Buckley Stephen Hoyle Richard Booth

Nearest the Pin 16th hole: Dale from Sale with the touch of a whale.
Nearest the Pin in 2 on 18th hole: Alan Pengelly

Pleasington 19-May-2016
Pos Player pairings Score OoM Comment
1 Roy Ainsworth, Barrie Simpson 47 12 Motocaddy lite Cart bag each
2 Roger Percival, Ed Wilkinson 46 11 Titleist pencil bag each
3 Martin France, Pete Atherton 46 10 Maxitours merino sweater each
4 Dale Wallace, John Jones 45 9 Maxitours shirt each
5 Gary Garner, Ray Ward 45 8 Maxitours shirt each
6 Frank Hindle, John Farnworth 44 7 Sunice shirt each
7 George Buchan, Terry Bailey 44 6 Sunice shirt each
8 Mike Dobson, Kevin Murphy 44 5 Titleist cap each
9 Stuart Pearson, Mike Streeter 43 4 FJ Socks each
10 Rob Little, Scott Pickavance 42 3 FJ Socks each
11 Chris Adams, Martyn Hulme 42 2 FJ Socks each
12 Colin Baxendale, Kevin Chisnell 41 1 FJ Socks each
13= John Dickenson, Bob Mottershead 41
13= Mike Spencer, Allan Brown 41
13= Gary Hornby, Paul Lord 41
13= Richard Booth, Dan Moss 41
17= Paul Browne, Ted Barker 40
17= Ian King, Darren Whittaker 40
17= John Hilditch, Clive Evans 40
17= Geoff Andrews, Rob Deconinck 40
17= Nigel Davenport, Gary Greer 40
17= Greg Aspinall, Ray Stringer 40
23= Trevor Foster, Peter Ledger 39
23= Charlie Cunningham, Andy Oakes 39
23= Phil Smeathers, Richard Blackwell 39
23= Steph Hamilton, Barry Norris 39
27= Mark Patton, Dale Beaghan 38
27= Colin Roberts, John Rigby 38
27= David Kelly, John Atkin 38
27= Mike Verdon, Steve Collier 38
27= Archie Tahir, Bash Majid 38
27= Bill Parkinson, Gordon Warke 38
27= Richard Wiliamson, Paul Woodbine 38
27= Alan Pengelly, Bri Hopkins 38
27= Alan Smith, Mark Taylor 38
27= Simon Maxwell, John Longworth 38
37= Ron Sloane, Barry Pendlebury 37
37= Paul Bayley, Roy Kirk 37
37= Paul Wrigley, Aiden Hoosen 37
40= Tim Spencer, Mark Saxon 36
40= Andy Strickley, Andy Taylor 36
40= Dave Harlow, Bob Sutton 36
40= Frank Stapleton, John Gripton 36
40= John Anderton, John Buckley 36
40= Gary Christian, Mark McKenzie 36
40= Rob Wood , Talat Mahmood 36
40= Gary Parle, Steve Parle 36
40= Graham Bates, Dave Beard 36
40= Lee Tilley, Rob Norbury 36
40= Simon Ashton, Les Stenson 36
40= Gary Neiles, Joe Yates 36
52= Roy Christian, Jim Rymer 35
52= Dave Henshall, Ged Ford 35
52= Steven Hoyle, Brent Deburk 35
52= Dave Sarsfield, Pete Norbury 35
56= Steve Johnson, Carl H-Jones 34
56= Peter Rhodes, Ryan Lewis 34
56= Mick Mahon, Munro Donald 34
56= Nigel Davies, James Shiel 34
60= Brian Geenbank, Keith Spencer 33
60= Mike Wainwright, David Wainwright 33
60= Graham Bryant, Bill Harvey 33
63 Dave Goodwin, Rob Wheeler 30

Start times at Sandiway AM AM
Tuesday 24th May

9.00 Colin Roberts x4
9.09 Ian King x4
9.18 Pete Cotton x4
9.27 David Kelly x4
9.36 Brian Greenbank x4
9.45 Peter Harrison x4
9.54 Patrick O’Dowd x4
10.03 Ian Ainsworth x4
10.12 Mick Mahon x4
10.21 John Hilditch x4
10.30 Dave Stanhope x4
10.39 Roger Percival x4
10.48 Leigh Smart x4
10.57 Chris Adams x4
11.06 Lewis Marland x4
11.15 Trevor Foster x4
11.24 Dale Beaghan x4
11.33 Frank Stapleton x4
11.42 Alan Green x4
11.51 Pete Birtwistle x4
12.00 Russell Brookes x2 Richard Blackwell x2
12.09 Rob Weston x4
12.18 Colin Baxendale x4 (earlier if poss)
12.27 Terry Rathbone x4
12.36 Sam Leach x4
12.45 Paul Kennedy x4
12.54 Ray Jones x4
1.03 Ian Waddington x4
1.12 John Stubbs x4
1.21 Simon Poucher x2 Greg Aspinall x2
1.30 George CBuchan x4
1.39 Steve Wilson x4
1.48 Dave Chambers x4
1.57 Paul Rudkin x2 Dave Tracey x2
2.06 Iain Cole x4
2.15 Kenny Plumb x4
2.24 Garry Dowdle x4
2.33 John Kelsall x4
2.40 Fizz Ahmed x4
2.49 Simon Ashton x4
2.58 Phil Gow x4
3.05 Brian H0pkins x4

Chris Brownhill x4
Joe Kirwan x1
John Dickenson x1