Maxitours at delightful Delamere Forest.

A warm front brought clearing blue skies and continental heat to this lovely Cheshire oasis today. Cuddly Mick Mahon has a big warm front of his own and he enjoyed the mild conditions scoring a creditable 36 points alongside Richard Palmer.

Respected Head Pro Martin Brown made all players feel very welcome and Mike the new Delamere bar manager was also exceptionally helpful throughout the day.

The sand based Delamere course was in its usual immaculate condition, the greens were fast and true and the fairways were dry and firm.
‘Look at this- there is nae a spot of mud on ma trousers’ said the delighted Scotsman Ken Thomson. (He did however have a large tomato sauce stain on his sweater.)

In todays event it was clear that Alf Shillitoe has been watching too much of the Winter Olympics and not playing enough golf and he regularly saw his ball ‘Curling’ into the tall Delamere pines.

A few Maxitours players wanted to watch the Olympic Curling on the clubhouse television and they were fascinated with the tactical knowledge and mental strength required to be an elite competitor. Martin Firth has also been mesmerised with the sport and he closely watched the bronze medal match involving the British women’s team ‘I like the skinny brunette’ he declared after twenty minutes viewing.

In today’s event smooth swinging Brian Greenbank and bunker maestro Chris Brown from Hale Golf Club recorded their best ever Maxitours finish with 42 points for 6th position. Hazel Grove’s Ian Ainsworth and Alan Clough had the same score but a better back nine saw this likable duo finish in the top five.

Denton ’s Gutsy Jim Cox and Jack Meredith scored an excellent 43 points and they both had nothing but praise for this top Cheshire golf course. Their enjoyable day was topped off with a season best fourth place result.

The Brownhill brothers played as a pair in the same four ball as the lovely Hegarty couple today. Unfortunately Gail and Chris who are normally tough competitors finished near the bottom of the field with just 31 points and were ‘outclassed’ by Graham and Malcolm who finished 3rd overall with a superb 43 points. ‘It was like watching Manchester City play Barcelona ’ said a dejected Chris ‘we were well out of our league.’

Second place went to Dave Wilson and Paul Cunliffe who also scored 43 points. Top author Dave Wilson was close to tears when he arrived back in the Clubhouse, ‘I’ve just three putted the last green’ he sobbed when he found out he was one point short of top spot. He could be seen half an hour later sucking his thumb in the corner of the clubhouse looking ruefully at the 18th green.

Top honours today went to Cheadle Golf Club stars Mick Fenton and Tony Stiles. Despite the strengthening wind the two nice guys tamed the tricky Delamere course for the first 14 holes before picking up just one point on the 15th hole and failing to score at all on the 16th. ‘You can’t win anything if you both four putt’ declared Mike. Their score was good enough to take top spot today. Well played chaps!

Many thanks to all who played today,
Yours in Golf, Tim

Nearest the Pin on the 12th hole John Rielly Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin in 2 on the 18th hole Phil Vokes Dozen AD333s

2’s 5 pro v1s or 10 ad333s per 2 Steve Latchford David Kelly Blake Norton Graham Aspinall Chris McKane

Tuesdays Conwy start times

9.30 Ian King x4
9.39 Paul Crisp x4
9.48 Colin Roberts x4
9.57
10.06 Jason Waite x4
10.15 Phil Vokes x4
10.24
10.33 Mick Mahon x4
10.42 Simon Helmsley x4
10.51 Gary Garner x4
11.00 Mick Mahon later
11.09 Dave Stanhope x4
11.18 Pete Birtwistle x4
11.27 Andy Stubbens x4
11.36 Gary Whittaker x4
11.45 Iain Bartholomew x4
11.54 Bob Sutton x4
12.03 Geoff Haynes x4
12.12 Dave Collinson x4
12.21 Jim Clarke x4
12.30 Jim Rymer x4
12.39 Ed Wilkinson x4
12.48 Colin Baxendale x4
12.56 Charles Herbert
1.04 Lee Tilley x4
1.12 Dave Sarsfield x4
1.20 Dave Hillier x4
1.30 Dave Hillier x4
res john stubbs x4 must be after 12
res brian greenbank

There is room at Delamere on Thursday for 2 or 4 players please email me if you wish to play, thanks Tim

Maxitours at perfect Prestbury

Maxitours players enjoyed the calm after the storm as they were met with golden sunshine, clear blue skies and crisp green fairways as they arrived at wonderful Prestbury this morning.
‘It’s like playing golf in Portugal –except without the hangover’ commented a delighted Frank Massey.

Duncan Cheslett was a late stand in for the Sale team today. ‘Can you point out who John Stubbs is?’ he asked trying to locate his new partners ‘He’s the old fella in the clubhouse wearing a creased red sweater’ I replied informatively. Duncan picked out his man with ease.

Lee Tilley also required a late stand in as playing partner Dave Sarsfield was at home recovering from shock after flying into Manchester Airport last night. His boeing 737 had two hair raising failed attempts to land before they were diverted to a slightly calmer East Midlands Airport .

Lancastrian Frank Hindle was in tears this morning after the winds caused a big branch to smash into his greenhouse and destroyed his award winning pansies. However he still came up smelling of roses as he picked up four dozen balls when he was the only player in the sweep to record a two on the testing par threes.

In today’s event the scoring was exceedingly close as the players enjoyed incredibly dry and fast running fairways. Ray Ward(15) teamed up with Gary Garner(6) and his two sons, Jordan(21) and David(24) to finish in 4th spot with 84 points, just one shot away from first position.
The low handicap team from Didsbury also scored 84 points to finish third and ever present Paul Dalby(3), Paul Sherlock(5), Phil Vokes(2) and Barney Ross(3) claimed to have missed more than their fair share of putts.

A terrific back nine saw Derek Hollindrake’s(8) Pleasington team take second place. Eric Knowles(8) owns a childrens nursery and he kept a close eye on the younger members of his team, Rob Allen(12) and wealthy antiques dealer Chris Davies(9), to make sure they were behaving over the closing holes.

The Tytherington quartet of Andy Stubbens(5), Andy Hockenhull(20), Johnnie Walker(8) and Pete Gifney(20) took top spot with 85 points. Long distance lorry driver Johnnie looked paler than usual when he arrived to play this morning. He drove to Scotland and back last night carrying a container load of flammable gas as all around him wagons were being blown off the motorway. ‘It helps you put tricky three footers into perspective’ said the delighted and friendly trucker.

Many thanks for playing today, I think everyone enjoyed this excellent venue.
Tim.

Nearest the Pin 7th Iain Bartholomew Dozen AD333s
Nearest the Pin 17th Paul Sherlock Dozen AD333s
2’s Lucky Frank Hindle £82.50 24 prov1s or 4 dozen Srixons all to himself!

Delamere Forest start times
Thurday 20th February
1st tee
9.45am Neville Dennis x4
9.54am Colin Roberts x4
10.03am Dave Stanhope x4
10.12am Nigel Oakes x2 Pete Short x2
10.21am Bob Sutton x4
10.30am Mike Fenton x4
10.39am Rob Hands x4
10.48am Liam Harrison x4
10.57am Lewis Marland x2 Simon Helmsley x2
11.06am Pete O’Neill x4
11.15am Roger McMullen x4
11.24am Ian Brougham x4
11.33am Mark Robinson x4?

10th tee
9.45am Ian King x4
9.54am Phil Vokes x4
10.03am Geoff Haynes x4
10.12am Mick Mahon x4
10.21am Dave Blood x4
10.30am Brian Greenbank x4
10.39am John Stubbs x4
10.48am Eddie Ellis x4
10.57am Frank Stapleton x4
11.06am Andy Hamlett x2 Bartholomew x2
11.15am Gail Hegarty x4
11.24am Charles Herbert x4
11.33am Andy Stubbens x4
res
Eddy Stirling x2/4?

Joe York x4
Ron Tabbron x2

Dear Maxitours player,

I am delighted to unveil the best ever Maxitours Summer Schedule!

I think you will agree that all the courses on the 2014 Summer Tour are top quality venues and as always I have tried to give my players the best value possible.

Thanks for your incredible support over the past twelve months. Once again ALL the clubs we have visited have welcomed us back with open arms. Your on course etiquette and more importantly the high standards of integrity in which you play each week makes my work so easy and enjoyable and adds to Maxitours’ growing reputation.

I wish you all the best for the coming Summer season and hope you enjoy every minute you are on the course,

Yours in Golf,

Tim

Maxitours- where great golf comes first!

Please let me know if you are interested in sponsoring a Maxitours event!

There is a trolley ban in operation at Prestbury on Thursday, carrying only please.
Sorry for any inconvenience.

Tim.

THE NEW MAXITOURS 2014 SCHEDULE WILL BE RELEASED TOMORROW!!
The latest Shotsaver Order of Merit February 11th 2014.