Results from Perfect Prestbury

Posted on March 26, 2015 by tpmaxwell

Great Upcoming Maxitours events

Vale Royal AM AM this Monday- still spaces
Sandiway AM AM Tuesday -still spaces
Mere Galvin Green AM AM 9th April – filling fast
Dunham Forest Pairs 16th April -spaces
Llangollen Titleist AM AM 20th April -nearly full
Conwy Pairs 27th April – nearly full
Knutsford singles 30th April -nearly full

other event of note: Debra Charity Golf day Thursday 25th June Marriott Manchester £500 a team please contact tony.eckershall@debra.co.uk if you wish to support this worthwhile Charity

Maxitours at Windy Prestbury

A full field of talented players enjoyed one of the finest golf courses in the North West today. Despite heavy overnight rain the free draining fairways were superb. There were plenty of rosy cheeks but not a hint of any mud on any of the windswept golfers as they cheerfully entered the clubhouse after play.

I trained as an assistant professional at Prestbury when I was a fresh faced 18 year old. I would lose most of my £20 a week wage playing against the other two professionals. I would then spend what was left on Mars bars as I twiddled my thumbs in the pro shop. I do have great memories of those times and the members were very good to me indeed and I always enjoy returning to this great Club.
After play at last week’s Maxitours event, huge Everton fan Jim Rymer was very chirpy when he announced he was about to go home and watch the only remaining British team in Europe. The posh scouser was a little quieter than normal this week after his boys took one hell of a beating in Ukraine. He is watching Masterchef with his wife tonight.

The players had to contend with very testing blustery conditions and this led to several wild tee shots from Barney Ross. As he searched for his golf ball in yet another hedgerow he noticed that even Wayne Rooney’s hair looked slightly ruffled by the wind as the footballer watched on with interest from a neighbouring garden. ‘It’s in dose bushes over dare mate!’ informed the on-form striker.

Last weekend it took Liverpool’s Steven Gerard less than fifty seconds to let down his team mates. It took Andy Hallows even less time than that to let his team mate Tony Coleman down today. His first tee shot disappeared into the rough and this set the tone for his disappointing performance.

In today’s event there was a large spread of scores as the windy conditions and the undulating tree lined course baffled many of the more easily confused members of the tour.

Ex-Marine Andy Stubbens(5) and scaffolder Martin Firth(4) recorded six birdies between them as the big hitting Tytherington men made the most of the shortened course to finish in 5th place with 42 points.

Alsager nice guys Colin Roberts(17) and John Rigby(13) continue to surprise many people, including themselves, as they recorded another top four finish with 42 points.

Newly married Simon Conway(9) teamed up with Hazel Grove’s Vince Coombs(16) and an opening birdie by Conway was the springboard his best finish of the season. ‘I feel like the luckiest man on earth!’ he added in a repeat of his wedding speech. ‘I’m having a great honeymoon period’ Their 43 points earned them third place.

Didsbury supermodel Annie White(15) nearly became the first female Maxitours winner for three years as she teamed up with Paul Dalby (2) to score 44 points and finish in 2nd position. Annie did her Larry Mize impression when she dramatically chipped in on her last hole, over the bunker from the left of the par three 10th hole.

Winning a pairs event today for the first time in their golfing careers were Andy Hockenhull(16) and Johnnie Walker(9) from Tytherington. Very honest car salesman Hockenhull knows how to close a deal and he certainly closed out the back nine when he majestically parred the tough closing four holes. Johnnie steadied the ship late on when Andy started to hyperventilate with the excitement of it all. 44 points was good enough to take the honours today. Well played chaps.

Nearest the pin 7th hole Vince Coombs Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin 17th hole Paul Dalby Dozen AD333s
2’s £117.50 3 pro vs or 6 srixon AD333s
Paul Dalby Annie White Simon Conway Andy Stubbensx2 Martin Firth Richard Williamson Russell Lees Peter Maxwell Alan Smith Kevin Fahy

Prestbury	26-Mar-2015
Pos	Player pairings	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Andy Hockenhull, Johnnie Walker	44	12	Cleveland Wedge each
2	Paul Dalby, Annie White	44	11	Galvin Green Shirt each
3	Simon Conway, Vinnie Coombs	43	10	Dozen Pro V1s each
4	Colin Roberts, John Rigby	42	9	Sunice Shirt each
5	Martin Firth, Andy Stubbens	42	8	Sunice Shirt each
6	Frank Hindle, John Farnsworth	42	7	Footjoy shoe bag each
7	Pete Keena, Paul Woodbine	42	6	FJ Shirt each
8	Richard Williamson, David Goodwin	41	5	Greg Norman shirt each
9	Eddie Sterling, Saj Hashmi	40	4	Titleist winter hat each
10	BrianGreenbank, Colin Mattinson	39	3
11	Anthony Grimley, Gary Christian	39	2
12	Matt Nelstrup, John Kennedy	38	1
13=	Archie Tahir, Fiaz Ahmed	38
13=	Ron Sloane, Tim Spencer	38
15=	Dave Marchant, Bob Sinclair	37
15=	Matt Cheffins, Sean O’Connor	37
15=	Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer	37
15=	Chris Meikleham, Simon Maxwell	37
15=	Dave Wilson, Russell Lees	37
15=	Iain Bartholomew, John Hilditch	37
15=	Gary Parle, Steve Parle	37
15=	Jim Rymer, Rob Farnham	37
23=	Dave Parsons, Dave Moore	36
23=	Brian Hopkins, Alan Smith	36
23=	Frank Stapleton, Kevin Hawkins	36
23=	John Stubbs, John Royle	36
27=	Chris Leonard, Paul Boulter	35
27=	Simon Hemsley, Mike Spencer	35
27=	Jimmy O’Reilly, Alan Leigh	35
27=	David Kelly, Stuart Blake	35
27=	Barney Ross, Chris Cyprus	35
27=	Lewis Marland, Richard Blackwell	35
27=	Andy Hallows, Tony Coleman	35
27=	David Smith, Mike Bange	35
35=	Neville Dennis, Frank Massey	34
35=	Wayne Colcough, Ken Ashford	34
35=	Mark Saxon, Barry Pendlebury	34
35=	Kevin Fitzpatrick, Ged Brennan	34
39=	Bob Sutton, Dave Harlow	33
39=	John Hillier, Peter O’Driscoll	33
41=	Ian King, David Eastforth	32
41=	Terry Davison, Alan Clough	32
43=	Ian Neilson, Mark Birtwistle	31
43=	Terry Harper, Tom Wilson	31
45=	Ian Trow, Guy Hall	30
45=	Chris Dykens , Bernard Wood	30
47	Athur Jowle, Trevor Harrison	29
48	Chris Bernald, Mark Smeeton	28
49	Capt Edmonds, Chris Ernill	27
50	Ray Jones, Kevin Fahy	25

Spring Classic Start times at ‘VALE ROYAL on MONDAY’ followed by ‘SANDIWAY times on TUESDAY’

Prizes for top 3 each day and top 3 teams over 2 days (only 1 prize per team)
Vale Royal Monday 30th March

8.30 Colin Roberts x4
8.40
8.50 Bob Sutton x4
9.00
9.10 Ben Alcock x4
9.19 Simon Hemsley x4
9.28 Colin Lynch x4
10.30 Lewis Marland x4
10.39 Neale Laurent x4
10.48
10.57 Ian Ainsworth x4
11.06
11.15 Keith Griffin x4
11.24 Brian Sill x4
11.33 Kenny Plumb x4
11.42 Graham Littler x4
11.51 Barney Ross x4
12.00 Colin Owen x4
12.09 Mick Mahon x4
12.18 Neville Dennis x4
12.27 Danny Ritchie
12.36 Paul Bennett x4
12.45
12.54 Barney Ross x4
1.03 Phil Dermott x4
1.12
1.21 Pete Short x4
1.30 Martin Firth x4
1.39 Barry Jackson x4
1.48 Archie Tahir x4
1.57 Colin Baxendale x4
2.06 John Stubbs x4
2.15 Richard Blackwell x4
2.24

TUESDAY 31st March

Sandiway

9.00 Colin Roberts x4
9.09 Bob Sutton x4
9.18 Ian King x4
9.27 Neville Dennis x4
9.36 Ben Alcock x4
9.45 Keith Griffin x4
9.54 Colin Lynch x4
10.03 Steve McDermot x4
10.12 Mick Mahon x4
10.21 Roy Ainswoth x4
10.30 Neale Laurent x4
10.39
10.48
10.57 Ian Ainsworth x4
11.06 Colin Owen x4
11.15 Steve Berrell x4
11.24 Frank Stapleton x4
11.33 Roger Percival x4
11.42 Ron Sloane x4
11.51 Paul Bennett x4
12.00 Gerry John x4
12.09 Barney Ross x4
12.18 Chris Lee x4
12.27 Pete Short x4
12.36 Archie Tahir x4
12.45 Martin Firth x4
12.54 Danny Ritchie x4
1.03 Joe Yates x4
1.12 Matt Cheffins x4
1.21
1.30 Phil Dermott x4
1.39 Paul Griffiths x4
1.48 Michael Longshaw x4
1.57 Barry Jackson x4
2.06 John Stubbs x4
2.15 Richard Williamson x4
2.24 Richard Blackwell x4
2.33 John Farrell x4
2.42 Brian Hopkins x4

Results from Crystal Clear Caldy

Posted on March 20, 2015 by tpmaxwell

Great upcoming Maxitours events
Prestbury Pairs 26th March -full
Vale Royal AM AM Monday 30th March-last few spots
Sandiway AM AM Tuesday 31st March-last few spots
Mere AM AM 9th April- filling fast
Dunham Forest Pairs 16th April-filling fast
Vale of Llangollen AM AM 20th April-filling fast
Conwy Pairs 27th April-last few spaces
Knutsford Singles 30th April- nearly full

Maxitours at Crystal Clear Caldy

Another full field enjoyed the superb playing conditions at Caldy Golf Club. Today’s European Tour event at Madiera was delayed due to strong winds however the gentle breeze and soaring temperatures provided perfect golfing weather in this lovely oasis in the North West of England. Anyone who didn’t enjoy their game today needs to pay a visit to their nearest golf psychologist.

All the staff at Caldy were tremendous to deal with, the only slight hiccup on the day was the fact that there had been a flood overnight when a pipe burst in the club’s entrance hall. There was a sign warning Maxitours players to be aware of the uneven surface as they checked in. There were no certainly uneven surfaces on the Caldy greens however and the course was in exceptionally good order.

In the clubhouse the Caldy chef is now a new contender for bacon butty of the year award, the super soft baps and crispy bacon hit the right notes with piano playing Les French.

Rob Weston entered a team for this event four months ago before unfortunately putting himself out of action when he damaged his achilles tendon. Although unable to play he thoughtfully drove all the way to Caldy to have breakfast with his team and walk a few holes so he could give them plenty of advice and moral support. Unfortunately after his Knutsford team picked up just one point on the first hole he decided to return to the clubhouse to have another bacon bap and finish off the Telegraph crossword instead.

Man City fan Joe Kirwan’s(4) week of football despair turned to golfing joy with four birdies in a world class performance today. He teamed up with new friends John Royle(17), Ian Acton(14) and Gary Jones(17) to finish in a very respectable 4th place.

Martin Edmunds(11) got very little sympathy from his team during registration. When he discovered he was starting on the 4th hole (which has the beautiful estuary closely guarding the left side of the fairway) he looked worried. ‘Oh no- thats my bogey hole!’ he announced. ‘Thats not quite true’ said pal Peter Kenny(13) ‘It’s usually your triple bogey hole, a bogey is a very good score for you on any hole.’ he added.

Despite the verbal abuse from his team the Heswall member actually started with a birdie and used his local knowledge to help the Wirral based posh scousers take a career best third place with 81 points. Mick King(18) and Andrew Morgan(6) completed the strange talking team.

It has been four and a half years since the last solar eclipse, it’s been longer than that since Ben Luscombe(14) won a prize. Playing alongside the famous and wealthy Hale estate agent John Hilditch(11), lawyer Geoff Underhill(15) and property developer Iain Bartholomew(3) the sun shone down on his golf today and he was delighted to finish in 2nd place just a single point behind the winners.

Winning the Caldy classic were the lovely senior team of Colin Roberts(18), Dave Marchant(15) Bob Sinclair (14)and keen carpenter John Rigby(14).
Rigby has struggled for years with a slice but things took a turn for the worse when he shook hands with his circular saw in his workshop two months ago. He sliced off three fingertips and has been out of action for 2 months. In a Cinderella type story Rigby played in his first event back today and his more relaxed grip saw him hit a consistent draw. ‘It’s a fairytale ending ‘ said the popular seventy year old. ‘I’m thinking of doing the same thing to my good hand next week, I might play even better’.

Many thanks to all players for your terrific attendance once again. Yours in golf, Tim.

Nearest the Pin 2nd Gary Christian Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin 17th John Rigby Dozen AD333s
£140 2’s 6 pro V1s or 12 AD333S per 2 Brian Hopkins Richard Palmer Gary Christian Geoff Underhill Iain Bartholomew David Smith Steve Parle

Caldy	19-Mar-2015
Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Colin Roberts, John Rigby, Bob Sinclair, Dave Marchant	83	12	Footjoy shoes each
2	John Hilditch, Iain Bartholomew, Geoff Underhill, Ben Luscombe	82	10	Sunice shirt each
3	Peter Kenny, Martin Edmonds, Mick King, Andrew Morgan	81	8	Dozen AD333 ad balls
4	Joe Kirwan, John Royle, Ian Acton, Gary Jones	81	6	Maxitours shirt each
5	Anthony Grimley, John Buckley, Gary Christian, Andy Mansfield	81	4	Titleist cap each
6	Mike Banister, Chris Porter, Eric Knowles, Chris Davies	80	2
7=	Mick Mahon, Richard Palmer, Frank Hindle, John Farnsworth	79
7=	Lewis Marland, Kevin Seaton, Gareth Winstone, Alf Shillitoe	79
9=	Phil Vokes, Barney Ross, Paul Dalby, Annie White	78
9=	Ray Massey, Steve Tyrell, Dave Willie, Graham Kaye	78
9=	Roger Percival, Ed Wilkinson, Martin France, Pete Atherton	78
12	Dave Parsons, Geoff Sherburn, Chris Leonard, Paul Boulter	76
13=	Brian Hopkins, Charles Herbert, Al Frazer, Alan Smith	75
13=	Jim Rymer, John Dickenson, Steve Boland, Arthur Gray	75
15	John Bent, Dave Bowers, Chris Cyprus, Pete Mellor	73
16	Pete Norbury, Lee Tilley, Rob Norbury, Andy Wilde	72
17=	Paul Higgins, Ian Waller, Gerald Wend, Andy Burns	71
17=	Brian Greenbank, Dave Wainwright, Matt Nelstrup, Howard Gill	71
19=	Steve Parle, Andy Hallows, Tony Coleman, Doug Edmonds	69
19=	David Smith, Gary Parle, Bernhard Wood, Gordon Walke	69
21	Bob Sutton, David Kelly, Dave Harlow, Stuart Blake	68
22	Wayne Colclough, Ken Ashford, Ben Chapman, Malc Spark	67
23	Les French, David Fall, Albert Dennis, Roy Clowes	66
24	Ian Ainsworth, Trevor Harrison, Athur Jowle, Ry Stringer	64
25	Trevor Webb, Steve Foxcroft, Tony Andrews, John Horsley	63

Start times at Prestbury GC £27.50 inc bacon bap
Thursday 26th March
1a Colin Roberts x4
1b Dave Parsons x4
2a Ian King x4
2b Richard Williamson x4
3 Roy Ainsworth x4
4a Dave Blood x4
4b Matt Cheffins x4
5 John Stubbs x4
6a Mick Mahon x4
6b Lewis Marland x2 John Hilditch x2
7 Neville Dennis x4
8a Ray Jones x4
8b Ian Ainsworth x4
9a Brian Hopkins x4
9b Bob Sutton x4
10 Derek Hollindrake x4
11a Martin Firth x4
11b Wayne Colclough x2 Simon Conway x2
12 Phil Vokes x4
13a Brian Greenbank x4
13b R Blackwell x2 A White x2
14 David Smith x4
15 Bernard Wood x4
16 Steve Parle x4
17 Anthony Grimley x2 Kevin Fitzpatrick x2
18 Ron Sloane x4

Results from rather warm Ringway

Posted on March 12, 2015 by tpmaxwell

Great Upcoming Maxitours Spring events www.maxitoursgolf.com
Caldy 19th March -full
Prestbury 26th March-full
Vale Royal AM AM Mon 30th March-spaces
Sandiway AM AM Tuesday 31st March-spaces
Mere Galvin Green AM AM Thurs 9th April- spaces
Dunham Forest Pairs Thurs 16th April-spaces

Maxitours at rather warm Ringway

The warmest day of the year so far in Manchester ensured a great days golf was enjoyed by all players. Many thanks to all at Ringway Golf Club for their superb hospitality this season.

There was a huge traffic jam outside the Golf Course which caused some players to be delayed a little. I had several highly strung golfers ring my mobile before play to let me know they may be late for today’s shotgun start.

‘I don’t care about missing my tee time’ said a distraught Jim Hodges ‘I just want to know what time the chef stops serving his bacon baps?’

In today’s event Ex Manchester United footballers Frank Stapleton and Stuart Pearson look like they could go another season without any silverware as they finished in a lowly 13th place. Highly paid Team manager Dave ‘Van’ Wilson is refusing to take the blame for some very poor tactical decisions.

Top American golfer Dustin Johnson has returned to form with a great win this week after a six month enforced absence from golf due to his wild lifestyle. It is rumoured that Ferrari driving nice guy Colin Lynch also has a rock and roll lifestyle but he claims his 6 month absence from the game was due purely to the cold weather in his native Bolton. Unlike the big hitting American the break did not help Colin’s game and his team ‘rolled’ over and finished ‘rock’ bottom with 65 points.

Despite the traffic jams Davyhulme accountant Chris Wrighton(17) and his highly intelligent team were ‘queuing’ up to make birdies on the golf course and they were delighted to finish in 5th place with 80 points.

It was great to see a couple of ladies enjoying Maxitours events. Attractive Christine Kelsall(21) from Pleasington played in her husband’s team today. It is very obvious that John(11) is used to punching well above his weight both on and off the course and his excellent performance guided his team to a fourth place finish with 81 points.

Popular Maxitours character Roy Ainsworth(25) and his veteran team of Mike Verdon(15), Brian Ankers(15) and nine handicapper Peter Heald (the oldest single figure player at Lymm GC) enjoyed the firm Ringway fairways and a strong back nine meant that they were delighted to finish in third place also with 81 points.

Second place went to stunning Annie White(15) and her less attractive teammates Paul Dalby(3), Phil Vokes(3) and Barney Ross(4) who scored a solid 82 points. Barney’s eagle on the long 10th hole collected four points for the Didsbury quartet to give them a timely mid round boost.

Winning today for the second time this Winter season was 78 year old legend Neville Dennis(17). After overcoming a very serious illness last year Neville is now back to his best and he led his senior team of Frank Massey(12), Jimmy O’Reilly(9) and Alan Leigh(15) to an emotional victory. Hollywood movie stars are rumoured to be closely monitoring Neville’s epic fightback.
Well played chaps!

Many thanks to all players for your support today, once again EVERY player on last night’s start sheet played in today’s event, brilliant. Yours in golf, Tim.

Nearest the Pin 13th Chris Davies Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin 16th Stuart Pearson Dozen AD333s
2’s £90 10 pro vs or 20 Ad333s per 2 Phil Vokes Eric Knowles Graham Littler

Ringway	12-Mar-2015
Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Neville Dennis, Frank Massey, Jimmy O’Reilly, Alan Leigh	88	12	Galvin Green Shirt each
2	Phil Vokes, Paul Dalby, Annie White, Barney Ross	82	10	Dozen z stars each
3	Roy Ainsworth, Peter Heald, Brian Ankers, Mike Verdon	81	8	Sunice shirt each
4	John Kelsall, Christine Kelsall, Andrew Richardson, Roger Dent	81	6	maxitours shirt each
5	Chris Wrighton, Kevin Roberts, Paul Rudkin, Nigel Larkin	80	4	maxitours shirt each
6	Matt Cheffins, Paul Ward, Saj Hashmi, Eddie Sterling	79	2	Fj socks each
7=	Derek Hollindrake, Eric Knowles, Rob Allen, Chris Davies	78
7=	Ray Massey, Barney Hunter, Dave Willie, Gary Kemp	78
9	David Leack, Brian Sill, Charlie Sill, Peter Marshall	77
10	Peter Cleaver, Jason Henderson, Ron Clarke, Jack Pryce	75
11=	Roger Percival, Josh Brand, Chris Lawson, Phil Byrne	74
11=	John Stubbs, John Royle, Paul Browne, Dale Wallace	74
13=	Colin Roberts, Dave Marchant, Bob Sinclair, Jeff Andrews	73
13=	Richard Blackwell, Andy Hamlett, Peter Freeman, Tony Jennison	73
13=	Graham Littler, Peter Daniels, Bob Montford, Jim Doran	73
13=	Frank Stapleton, Stuart Pearson, Dave Wilson, Kevin Hawkins	73
13=	Ben Chambers, Ian Taylor, Dave Torkington, Paul Lowe	73
18	Steve McDermott, John Aikenhead, Jock Scott, Brian Craven	72
19=	Steve Johnson, Carl H-Jones, Ian Walters, Darren Shenton	70
19=	Anthony Grimley, John Buckley, Gary Christian, Bernard O’Shaughnessy	70
19=	Peter Sutton, Bob Sutton, Kenny Plumb, Jeremy Lawton	70
22	Joe Kirwan, Simon Hemsley, Al Demmy, Will Hudson	69
23=	Sam Leach, Alex McClay, Jim Hodges, Bob Hoges	68
23=	Ian Ainsworth, Bernard McDonald, Trevor Harrison, Geoff Haynes	68
25	Tom Jarvis, Ron Heale, Tony Pagnall, Ian Scott	67
26	Colin Lynch, Arthur Holmes, Alan Green, Adam Swarbrick	65

Caldy start sheet
11am Shotgun 19th March
1a Dave Parsons x4
1b Colin Roberts x4
2 Ian King x4
3a Phil Vokes x4
3b Mick Mahon x4
4 Peter Kenny x4
5a Wayne Colclough x4
5b Brian Hopkins x4
6a Ray Massey x4
6bSimon Conway x2 Ian Acton x2
7 Pete Norbury x4
8 Brian Greenbank x4
8 Dave Smith x4
9a A Grimley x4
9b Roger Percival x4
10 Jim Rymer x4
11a Lewis Marland x4
11b Ian Ainsworth x4
12a John Hilditch x4
12b Neville Dennis x4
13 Dave Blood x4
14b Derek Hollindrake x4
15 Bob Sutton x4
16a Steve Parle x4
16b Steve Latchford x4
17 Rob Weston x4
18b Martin Firth x4
Res Brin Dynsdale x4
Les French x4
Bob Ellis x4

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SPACES for two teams of 4 tomorrow at Ringway (amazing greens!)

Posted on March 11, 2015 by tpmaxwell

Dear Golfer,
there are spaces for two teams tomorrow at Ringway if you fancy a game!
Thanks Tim

Results from Dunham Forest

Posted on March 5, 2015 by tpmaxwell

Great Upcoming Maxitours events!

Ringway AM AM 12th March – 1 space

Caldy AM AM 19th March – 1 space

Prestbury Pairs 26th March- full

Spring Classic AM AM Mon 30th- Tues 31st March Vale Royal and Sandiway-last few spaces

Mere Galvin Green Classic 9th April -filling fast

Dunham Forest Pairs 16th April -spaces

Maxitours at delightful Dunham

Dunham Forest was the sun drenched setting for today’s Maxitours event. Catering, course presentation and hospitality were all once again to the very high standards we expect at this superb Manchester course.

Spring really was in the air as temperatures soared into double figures just after midday. March can be a great month for golfers as a spell of nice weather can really signal the start of the new season. Roger Percival was excited as he entered the Clubhouse ‘the Masters only a month away and the first ice cream van of the year pulled up outside my house on Sunday. I celebrated with a 99er’ said the fresh faced Lymm golf club legend.

There has been some shock results on the PGA tour recently. James Hahn was ranked 297th in the world last week and he went on to beat a class field to win the Northern Trust PGA event, incredibly Padraig Harrington this week was also ranked 297th in the world at the start of play and he won the Honda Classic and qualified for the Masters. In today’s event charismatic Graham Littler was ranked 297 in the Maxitours order of merit and he expected great things to happen. Unfortunately another poor performance from the Leigh man sees him drop down to 301st in the Maxitours rankings.

Scoring is always tough on the Dunham Forest course which has plenty of tree lined dog legs and requires the full range of shots to be played. Order of Merit leader Steve McDermott certainly hit the full range of shots today but they weren’t always on the right holes and the usually consistent Ashton man struggled to a 32 point total.

Alan Leigh(15) and Jimmy ‘five daughters’ O’Reilly(9) from Swinton Park scored 43 points and were delighted to finish in fourth position after a few barren weeks. Talented and highly rated Frank Stapleton(13) has been dubbed the ‘Di Maria’ of Maxitours in recent months after several below par performances, today the ex United star showed his true class and alongside good friend Kevin Hawkins(8) they also recorded 43 points to finish in 3rd spot.

Dave Torkington(13) and Ian Taylor(3) also from Swinton Park scored 43 points. Before play Taylor’s confidence was at an all time low after twelve months of poor golf however a superb 24 points on the back nine saw the likeable duo take second position and Taylor was delighted to be back in the prizes.

With 44 points today’s first time winners were the unlikely pairing of Sandy Calder(14) and Les Craig. Eight handicap Les slotted home four birdies after some superb putting on the excellent greens ,’He couldn’t miss’ reported playing partner Des Kelly. Sandy’s excellent par on the last secured their maiden one shot win. Well played chaps!

Many thanks for your terrific support today, I hope you had a great day on the links, yours in golf, Tim

Nearest the Pin 8th Mike Kinsley-Smith Dozen AD333s

Nearest the Pin in 2 on 18th Jim Cox Dozen AD333s

2’s £137.50 4 pRO v1s or 8 srixons per 2 John Allday Steve Parle John Hilditch Paul Dalby Richard Palmer Chris Brown Dave Wainwright Barney Ross John Stubbs John Royle Mike Kinsley- Smith Chris Davies

Dunham Forest	05-Mar-2015
Pos	Player pairings	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Sandy Calder, Les Craig	44	12	Cleveland wedge each
2	Dave Torkington, Ian Taylor	43	11	Galvin Green shirt each
3	Frank Stapleton, Kevin Hawkins	43	10	Leather Galvin Green belt
4	Alan Leigh, Jimmy O’Reilly	43	9	Dozen Z Stars each
5	Martin France, Peter Atherton	42	8	Puma golf belt
6	Paul Ward, Tom Butler	42	7	Maxitours shirt each
7	Barney Ross, Paul Sherlock	41	6	Titleist cap each
8	Neville Dennis, Frank Massey	41	5	Srixon winter hat each
9	Chris Brown, Dave Wainwright	41	4	FJ Socks each
10	Andy Stubbens, Andy Hockenhull	41	3	FJ Socks each
11	Richard Palmer, John Farnworth	41	2
12	Richard Blackwell, Andy Hamlett	41	1
13	Don Milligan, Mike Fenton	41
14=	Lewis Marland, Gareth Winstone	40
14=	Simon Hemsley, Al Demmy	40
14=	Mike Spencer, Joe Kirwan	40
14=	Phil Vokes, Paul Dalby	40
14=	Paul Griffiths, John Williams	40
14=	Rob Allen, Chris Davies	40
20=	John Hilditch, Iain Bartholomew	39
20=	Colin Owen, Tom King	39
20=	Colin Roberts, Jeff Andrews	39
20=	Dave Wilson, Stuart Pearson	39
20=	Martin Firth, Gareth Jones	39
20=	Steve Tyrell, Graham Kaye	39
20=	John Stubbs , John Royle	39
27=	Les French, Ray Clowes	38
27=	Geoff Underhill, Bob Rothera	38
27=	Jim Cox, Jack Meredith	38
27=	Dave Blood, Andrew Reed	38
27=	Ray Massey, Dave Willie	38
27=	Dave Thomas, Mark Hagerty	38
27=	Dave Parsons , Dave Moore	38
27=	Derek Hollindrake, Mike Banister	38
27=	Dave Ellison, Kevin Hart	38
36=	Roger Percival, Ed Wilkinson	37
36=	Graham Littler, Peter Daniels	37
36=	Beranrd Fee, Russell Humphries	37
36=	John Buckley, Anthony Grimley	37
36=	Doug Craig, Brian Connor	37
36=	Andy Hallows, David Smith	37
36=	John Lawson, Geoff Howarth	37
36=	Ian Buxton, Mike Kinsley Smith	37
44=	Steve Hall, Andy Young	36
44=	Des Kelly, Mike Orborne	36
44=	Wayne Colcough, Ken Ashford	36
47=	Trevor Harrison, Arthur Jowell	35
47=	Barry Simpson, John Mills	35
47=	Mike Verdon, Steve Collier	35
47=	Nigel Compsty, Jim Caldwell	35
47=	Martin Wainman, Robert Leggett	35
52=	Jim Doran, Bob Montford	34
52=	Harley Fitzpatrick, Harry Fitzpatrick	34
52=	Frank Wallace, Dave Stenton	34
52=	Tony Wilson, Frank Hindle	34
56=	Ian Ainsworth, Bernard McDonald	32
56=	Steve McDermott, Aydin Ozmen	32
56=	Mark Williams, Stuart Royle	32
56=	Steve Parle, Gary Parle	32
56=	Eddie Stirling, Saj Hashmi	32
56=	Alan Pengelly, Paul Maxted	32
62	Brian Greenbank, Colin Mattison	31
63=	Roy Ainsworth, Brian Ankers	30
63=	Chris Belfield, Gerry John	30
65	Chris Reade, John Allday	29
66	Phil Carr, Alan Daniel	28