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

Eaton on Thursday moved to Crosland Heath

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Dear Maxitours players

Thursdays event at Eaton has been moved to Crosland Heath (In incredible condition according to Toby the Club Manager)

Eaton is clay based and after recent rain they just too wet underfoot at the moment. Apologies for any inconvenience. PLEASE INFORM YOUR TEAM MATES.

Tee times are below. Please let me know if you can’t make the change of venue.

Yours in golf,

Tim.

Alister Mackenzie designed Crosland Heath GC
Thursday 27th Feb

9.12 Colin Roberts x4
9.21 Matt Ford x4
9.30 Ed Pysden x4
9.39 John Hudson x4
9.48 members
9.57 members
10.06 Paul Fell x4
10.15 Dave Buckley x4
10.24 Andy Taylor x4
10.33 PaulEvans x4
10.42 Neil Laurent x4
10.51 Dave Goodwin x4
10.59 Chris Adams x4
11.08 Martin Humphries x4
11.17 David Smith x4
11.27 Steve Aspinall x4
11.36 Dave Blood x4
11.44 Paul Salt x4
11.53 Mick Mahon x4
12.01 Neil Davies x4
12.10 Neil Davies x4
12.19 Andrew Rourke x4
12.28 Tony O’Gara x4
12.37 Geoff Bickerton x4
12.46 Paul Gilbert x4
12.55 Lee Tilley x4
1.05 Paul Price x4
1.14 Graham Pike x4
1.23 Simon Ashton x4
1.32 Dave More O x4Farrell x4
1.41
1.50
res Gary Leek x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Maxitours at superb Vale Royal

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MAXITOURS AT “SUPERB” VALE ROYAL 19th FEBRUARY

The day began with some mixed weather for the early starters but began clearing up for the later players with the sun trying to break through at times. Although rather cold a warm welcome was extended by the Vale Royal Abbey clubhouse catering staff keeping the Maxitour players fed and watered throughout the day.

This Club just keeps getting better and is a huge favourite with Maxitours players. Owner Steve Graham can be very proud of his magnificent Club as Maxitours players had a real treat today.

Thanks to my good friend PGA Professional Matt Turnock for running the day with his usual high levels of efficiency.
Big shout out to Joyce Larkin playing in Martin Humphries team who at the age of 81 contributed nicely when needed to help her team finish in the prizes today. An inspiration to us all !!!

As the afternoon warmed up so did the scoring as the majority of the better scores were from teams in the middle to the end of the day with Gary Nieles team playing an “absolute blinder” of a game saying “everything went right for us, I’ve never in all the years of playing Maxitours been in a team that’s scored in the 90’s before. We all gelled together perfectly”.

On another day of firsts BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Phil Gow on his HOLE IN ONE on the par 3 6th – the first of many hopefully Phil – fantastic stuff and well played helping your team secure 3rd place.

Thanks again for your continued support, Tim.

Today’s results were:
2’s – £207.50 = 4 x ProV1’s or 10 x Srixon AD333’s
Andy Parrington, Adam Stones (eagle 2 on Par 4 3rd), John Fitzsimmons, Alan Simpson, Matt Ford, John Jones, Nick Coleman, Malcolm Kendrick, Steve Austin, Craig Stubbs (eagle 2 on Par 4 3rd), Paul McCallum, Phil Gow (Hole in one – 6th hole counts as x 2)

Nearest the pin on 10th – Garry Leek – 1 x Doz AD333’s
Nearest the pin on 16th – No marker ??? – 1 Doz AD 333’s

Vale Royal Golf Club 20th February 2025 Score OOM
Gary Nieles Martin Mollineux John Longworth James Connor 91 Oscar Jacobson Top each 12
Simon McCoy Craig Stubbs Phil Harris Mark Jones 90 FJ Shirt each 10
Phil Gow Jamie Lloyd Tom Coan Luke Clague 88 Callaway Shirt each 8
Jim Caldwell Steve Perrett Andrew Aherne GHOST 87 on cpo Callaway Shirt each 6
Paul Haffenden Martin Humphries Jim Heywood Joyce Larkin 87 Maxitours bag towel each 4
Richard Blackwell John Hilton Steve Austin Gary Smith 85 on cpo Maxitours bag towel each 2
Andy Sandham Jim Cox Steve Jenkinson Steve Bracken 85 on cpo
Nick Coleman Malcolm Kendrick John Croxford Julian Brindley 85
Dave Griffiths Chris Braach Brian Coombes Paul McCallum 83
Dave Smith Ian Goulty Phil Brown Johnny Yates 82 on cpo
Garry Leek Stuart Smith Steve Smith Malcolm Bates 82 on cpo
Geoff Bickerton Dave Griffin Steven Booth Danny Swarsbrick 82
Simon Hemsley Andy Bradshaw Matt Ford Gareth Bradley 81
Moby Rawthore Cath Rawthore Austin McBride Peter Moores 79
Andy Corner Rob Blain GHOST Rob Cressey 79
Colin Roberts Dave Marchant Nigel Armitage Dave Mason 79
Sam Leach Chris Walley John Mather John Bramhall 78
Dave Goodwin Phil Robinson Richard Williamson Dave Snape 78
Ian King Mark Skertchly Andy Hagan Dave Brindley 78
Paul Fell Colin Bryan Stuart Rogers Nigel Ashton 77
Paul Price Martin Wainman Nick Lea Jay Punshon 77
Andy Parrington Andy Stickley Ted Lacey Bob Scott 76
Steve Aspinall Simon Wilkinson John Fitzsimmons Alan Simpson 76
Brian Baldwin Jim Rymer Michael Dempsey Peter Newey 74
Kevin Warburton Phil Dickens Neil Evans George Kerr 74
Mick Mahon Richard Palmer Munro Donald Andy Faulkner 74
D. Harrison N. Blacklock J. Boswell GHOST 73
Neil Davis Sean Askham Andy Barker John Jones 72
Neil Laurent Adam Stones Paul Gartside Neil Hodgekiss 71
Rob Hands Colin Lynch John Whalley Jeff Balshaw 69

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from super Stockport

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Maxitours at super Stockport

Stockport was bone dry for todays Maxitours event.
The wonderful greens were cut and ironed this morning ready for todays event. Excellent work.

The club improves all the time and is currently being refurbished. The bar will be raised even higher when the work is completed this April.

Dan in the pro shop is a star and can’t do enough for me. He takes out the nearest the pin markers with a smile on his face. Top man.

The cool Easterly breeze ensured a few rosy faces in the Clubhouse after play. Paul Price had a very red face after setting a new Maxitours record when he achieved ‘the shortest putt ever missed to win some balls in the sweep’. His 5 inch effort actually missed the hole completely. He was very quiet in the clubhouse after his round.

Martin Mellor is crazy about golf. He played 18 holes today. I asked him if he was playing on Wednesday:
‘No. I’ve had major shoulder surgery. I’ve played this weekend and I’m playing tomorrow but I’m seeing my shoulder consultant on Wednesday so I can’t play. He is hopefully giving me permission to start playing again.’

Veteran nice guy Tim Spencer is incredibly positive his team finished second last today.
‘Success was just getting around and being alive.’ Very true. It looked like he had actually died on the front nine when he didn’t feature on the card but was resuscitated with a couple of pars on the back nine.

Prestbury had three teams playing at Stockport. New President Simon Moorhead and new Captain Martin Prescott both played in separate teams but they were overshadowed by less important Steve Saunders and his team who has spent most of his Maxitours career at the bottom of the results table but a solid 83 points saw them achieve their best ever Maxitours finish- in 8th place.

In todays event everyone’s favourite Martin Humphries led his team of Tony Hereford, Jim Heywood and Barry Caldwell into 3rd place.

Second place went to Ashton In Makerfields Paul Woods, Andrew Dean, Kevin Sharratt and Phillip Molyneux.

But winning with 89 points was Davenports Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Steve Austin and Tony Jennison. The likeable quartet played some great golf today and were delighted with their victory. Jennison (5) was the star player with four birdies and an eagle on the 12th hole. Well played chaps.

Thanks to everyone for your 100% attendance. Incredible,

Tim
Nearest the pin 16th Andy Parrington Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 18th Dan Moss Doz AD333
2’s £202.50 3 Prp Vs or 8 srixons
Colin Bryan x2 Paul Woods Phil Molyneux Mike Hill Simon Maxwell Andy Parrington x2 Ted Lacey Dave Fellows Henry Petrie Neil Davies Jonty Little Moby Rawthore Dan Moss Martin Prescott Chris Adams Paul Unwin Simon Peters

Stockport 17th Feb
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Richard Blackwell, Tony Jennison, John Hilton, Steve Austin 90 12 Oscar Jacobsen top each
2 Paul Woods, Andrew Dean, Kev Sharratt, Phil Molyneux 88 10 Doz Srixon Z Stars each
3 Jim Heywood, Tony Hereford, Barry Caldwell, Martin Humphries 87 8 Callaway Shirt each
4 Phil Dickens, Neil Evans, Steve Blakeway, Dave Greenwood 86 6 Callaway Shirt each
5 Paul Fell, Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Mike Lowe 86 4
6 Dave More’O’Farrell, Paul Calnan, Paul Unwin, Howard Kelly 85 2
7 Mike Hill, Alan Mayo, Rob Hughes, Rob Blain 85
8= Steve Saunders, John Kennerly, Terry Davenport, Alan Adams 83
8= Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury, Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield 83
10= Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer, Munro Donald 82
10= Paul Gilbert, John Webb, Martin Quinn, Steve Bates 82
10= Jim Caldwell, Liam Pilkington, Steve Barlow, Simon Maxwell 82
10= Martin Mellor, Simon Peters, Mike Hassall, Ian Hassall 82
14= Andy Parrington, Andy Strickley, Chris Perry, Ted Lacey 81
14= Dave Blood, Ian George, Steve Bracken, Ian Smith 81
16= John Jones, Jonty Little, Malcolm Sibson, David Harrison 80
16= Norrie Erwin, Richard T-Carr, Pete Booth, Jim Kenyon 80
16= Neil Davies, Andy Barker, Peter Crompton, Bob Clarke 80
16= Geoff Bickerton, Lewis Bickerton, Moby Rawthore, Steve Booth 80
20= David Wilkinson, David Arthur, David Fellows, Stuart Blake 79
20= Darren Wilkinson, Gareth Howells, Jason Sullivan, Dan Mills 79
20= Fred Bridge, Simon Moorhouse, Ed Pysden, Henry Petrie 79
20= Matt Ford, Simon Hemsley, Mark Williams, Andrew Clarke 79
20= Martin Wainman, Simon Dyson, Paul Price, Mike Upton 79
20= Gary Leek, Andy Corrigan, Malcolm Bates, Stuart Smith 79
20= Simon Poucher, Dave Carlile, John McCaffrey, Johnny Arcaini 79
27 Chris Adams, Nick Hargreaves, Martin Prescot, Steve Best 77
28 Simon Raine, Denis Greenup, Martin Keates, Ian Owens 76
29 George Kerr, Josh Street, Paul Salt, Les Penson 75
30 Paul Higgs, Tom Coffey, Mark Saxon, Tim Spencer 74
31 Sally Lester, John Harrop, Chris Burnett, Neil White 71

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636