Amazing quality Maxitours venues for August!

Prestbury JP & Brimelow AM AM Thursday 14th -2 spaces

Sandiway Pairs Tuesday 19th- 1 space

Pleasington Pairs Thursday 28th-last few spaces

Hesketh Pairs Thursday 4th Sept- last few spaces

Hazel Grove AM AM Club choice Ireland Masters Thursday 11th Sept -spaces

Maxitours at lovely Crewe

Once again perfect English Summer Golfing conditions greeted today’s Maxitours competitors. The James Braid designed Crewe masterpiece is the most Southerly venue on the Tour and those who travelled were rewarded with an immaculately presented golf course. Nearly all the players entered the Clubhouse after play and expressed how much they enjoyed this quality Cheshire course.

Over the past five years Maxitours regular Dave Antrobus has been on the receiving end of plenty of ridicule in my post-match reports. Hungry Dave has been described fairly recently as ‘portly’, ‘full figured’,’ heavy treading’ and ‘a salad dodger’. After a months’ break due to work commitments Dave turned up today looking really trim after a successful diet. When asked why he decided to lose weight he replied: ‘I became a victim of cyber abuse.’

Peter Short works on security at Manchester Airport and spends most days twiddling his thumbs or confiscating sun cream. Today he came off the course to be told about the Doha flight being escorted into Ringway by three RAF jets. He looked like the head fireman from Trumpton ‘An emergency? A real emergency? Bloody hell I can’t believe I missed it!’ said the devastated 8 handicapper.

Terry Davison nearly missed his tee time when his Sat Nav took him past Crewe station twice this morning. The likeable single figure talkative geordie did however find the flagstick on the 5th hole as he won nearest the pin in style. Retired civil engineer Steve Foxcroft also took nearest the Pin on the lovely 8th hole and he was delighted to narrowly beat fellow Knutsford member Dr David Arthur. ‘I’m not bothered I’ve got a much bigger pension than him’ Declared the newly retired GP.

Richard Palmer’s start time was getting nearer as he waited for his full English Breakfast to arrive, ‘your off in twenty minutes’ I reminded him. ‘I’d prefer to miss my start time than miss my breakfast’ he quickly retorted.
In today’s event Hazel Grove perfume supplier Ian Ainsworth(12) guided his team into 3rd place. Terry Davison(9) , Bernard McDonald(14) and Alan Clough(17) all scented victory before dropping points on the tough 14th hole.

Everyone likes the Alsager quartet of Colin Roberts(18), John Rigby(14), Dave Marchant(15) and Bob Sinclair(14). The Maxitours regulars are terrific blokes who love their golf and play five or six times a week. Today they were all magnificent and Sinclair was the pick of the bunch finishing with a solid four on the tough 18th hole as they finished in a seasons best 2nd place.

Taking today’s honours were last weeks’ sponsors the ‘ETIQUS watch’ team. Terry Hayward(11) from Cavendish had the finest back nine of his career as he knocked in four huge birdie putts in a six hole spell. ‘I felt like Sergio Garcia’ said the Buxton man. Prestbury’s Chris Adams (12), Gary Butler(8) and colour coordinated Jason Waite(11) made up the rest of the happy team. Great golf chaps. Well played.
I have some really popular venues over the next few weeks and places are in high demand, please give me at least 5 days notice if you need to cancel.

Thanks for all your support today and for continuing to play the game in such a great spirit, it was really great to get back to work after an enjoyable family holiday.

Yours in Golf, Tim.
2’s £87.50 5 pro v1s or 10 srixon AD333s Steve Foxcroft Jason Waite Chris Adam John Farnworth Mark Freeman Phil Okill

Prestbury AM AM Start times

The JP and Brimelow Classic

Thursday 14th August

9.00 Colin Roberts x4
9.09 Ian King x4
9.18 Dave Murphy x4
9.34 John Stubbsx4
9.42 John Hilditch x4
9.50 Phil Vokes x4
9.58 Mick Mahon x4
10.16 Simon Poucher x4
10.35 Simon Conway x4
10.44 Richard Blackwell x4
10.54 Jack Coleman x4
11.00 Frank Stapleton x4
11.10
11.20 Chih Hu x4
11.30 Wayne Colclough x4
11.40 Peter Marshall x4
11.50 Dave McCallum x4
11.55 Ron Sloane x4
12.00 Des Kelly x4
12.10 Roy Ainsworth x4
12.20 John Broadbent x4
12.30 Bob Kwan x4
12.40 Paul woodcock x4
12.50 Sam Leach x4
1.20 Kenny Plumb x4
1.30 Gary Hempstead x4
1.40 Steve Johnson x4
1.50 Charles Herbert x4
2.10 Paul Lord x4
2.20 Mike Dobson x4
2.30 Andy Wilde x4

2.40

Crewe AM AM on Tuesday 5th August £20 per person spaces available for 2 or 4 players

Results from Hopwood

Many thanks to PGA professional MatthewTurnock for running todays Maxitours event so efficiently, I return from my family holiday in sunny Wales tomorrow so normal service will be resumed next week, here is his report:

Just before the first Maxitours golfers teed off at 10.30am Tour player Simon Dyson and Man Utd legend Paul Scholes along with an entourage of another six players could be seen throwing up their balls on the first tee for what looked to be a possible big money match. It later transpired that Dyson shot a 9 under par 63. By coincidence Dyson’s tour caddie James Baker was playing today in the Maxitours pairs event but unfortunately he not quite match his bosses performance.

Clubhouse hospitality was excellent and the staff were very efficient with the delivery of many bacon and sausage baps which were rapidly devoured before play.

Comments on the condition of the course were very complimentary and the weather held to provide favourable scoring conditions.

Nearest the Pin 13th Phil Wise
Nearest the pin 16th Mark Williams
2’s £160 10 pro v1s each or 20 Srixon Ad333s

Phil Lockett Lee Tilley Phil Harrison Chris Hulme Wayne Colclough

Manchester Hopwood 31-Jul-2014

Pos Player pairings Score OoM Comment
1 Gary Garner, Phil Ashcroft 46 12 Shotsaver watch each
2 Phil Lockett, Mike Delooze 45 11 FJ Merino sweater each
3 John Hilton, David End 44 10 FJ shirt each
4 Lee Tilley, Dave Sarsfield 43 9 FJ Shirt each
5 Barry Jackson, Paul Milner 42 8 Maxitours shirt each
6 John Hilditch, Richard Blackwell 42 7 Dozen AD 333s
7 Des Kelly, Pete Hall 41 6 FJ Glove each
8 Ian King, Darren Whittaker 41 5 FJ Glove each
9 Richard Williamson, Dave Goodwin 41 4
10 Archie Tahir, Mo Rafiq 40 3
11 George Cranshaw, Graham Culpan 39 2
12 Brian Hopkins, Alan Smith 39 1
13= Alan Baxter, Dave Bowen 39
13= Bernard Fee, Ian Perkins 39
15= Jason Waite, James Baker 38
15= Mike Spencer, Chris Wild 38
15= Richard Palmer, James Galling 38
15= Carl Kennedy, Dan Benson 38
15= S. Blake, D. Kelly 38
15= Guy Hall, Ian Trow 38
21= Dave Smith, Ted Ellis 37
21= Nigel Oakes, Andy Thompson 37
21= Dave Hayden, Stuart Hildage 37
21= Rob Norbury, Ian Cash 37
21= Ed Wilkinson, Roger Percival 37
26= Colin Roberts, John Rigby 36
26= J. Farnworth, Graham Mitton 36
28= Tony Ramatowski, Pete Waterhouse 35
28= Phil Wise, Dave Harlow 35
28= Steve Parle, Gary Parle 35
31= Howard Baker, Phil Harrison 34
31= Simon Conway, Mark Williams 34
31= Pat Keenan, Mike Stevenson 34
31= Duncan Cheslett, Russell Humpries 34
31= Nail Lynch, Alan Pengelly 34
36= Jim Caldwell, Nigel Compsty 33
36= Brian Hall, Anthony Smith 33
36= Bob Sutton, Nigel Davenport 33
36= John Stubbs, Chris Hulme 33
40= Ian Tinling, Tony Evans 32
40= Ray Ward, Ray Twist 32
42= Nadeem Anwar, Irfen Ashraf 30
42= Wayne Coleclough, Ken Ashford 30
44 Paul Gorman, Steve Walsh 29
45 Roy Ainsworth, Russel Hollis 28
46 Dave Stanhope, Giles Terry 27

Crewe AM AM start times TUESDAY 5th August
10.15 Neville Dennis x4
10.25 Colin Roberts x4
10.35 Ian King x4
10.45 Jim Caldwell x2
10.55 Mick Mahon x4
11.05 Iain Bartholomew x4
11.15 Dave Stanhope x4
11.25 Ian Ainsworth x4
11.35 Lewis Marland x4
11.45 Richard Blackwell x4
11.55 Gary Butler x4
12.05 Rob Weston x4
12.15 Steve Parle x4
12.25 Bob Sutton x4
12.35
12.45 Steve Welch x4
12.55 Pete Short x4
1.05 John Stubbs x2 Russell Humphries x2
1.15
1.25
1.35
1.45 Gary Garner x4
1.55 Charles Herbert x4
2.05
2.15 Laurie Cole x4

Great Upcoming Maxitours events

Thursday 31st Hopwood £22.50-last few spaces

Tuesday 5th August Crewe Am Am £20- last few spaces

Maxitours at Hazel Grove

Another stunning and steamy day greeted today’s talented field of Maxitours Competitors.
There were very positive comments about the quality of the putting surfaces and excellent presentation of this Alasdair Mackenzie masterpiece. Hazel Grove when it is prepared to this very high standard is a real pleasure to play. Thanks to the Green staff and committee for all their hard work.
Before his recent successes and new found fame as the new ‘Shotsaver Order of Merit leader’ Dave Stanhope was known as Mr Nice guy. Today he strutted into the Clubhouse demanding a public apology ‘here is my driver’s licence I was born in 1947, can you please let my fellow players know I am only 67 and not 68 years old as you stated in your last report.’ ‘He’s changed!’ said good friend and critique Phil Smeathers.

Health conscious Port Vale fan Colin Roberts knows how to rehydrate and maintain his finely tuned mineral sodium levels after a game of golf in the Mediterranean Stockport heat : ‘Can I have a pint of bitter and a large portion of Chips with plenty of salt please’. He asked the Hazel Grove barmaid after his round.

Today the Commonwealth games began in the City of Culture, Glasgow. Well spoken Richard Blackwell is certainly not Common but he is pretty Wealthy and the wine coinnessiour celebrated by playing some great golf. An incredible outward 25 points playing alongside Clitheroe’s Paul Burrows saw them as early pace setters however they collected just 7 points on the final five holes to finish 4th with 42 points.
Charles Herbert has not featured in the top half of the field in recent weeks however today he played alongside Ross Birch and was delighted with a third place finish despite not scoring on the 15th hole. ‘We blew it’ was his post round summary.
Top Manchester DJ Carl Kennedy has played all the big clubs in the City, today his partner Ollie Benson was dancing with delight on the Hazel Grove dance floor as Kennedy parred all five of the toughest holes on the course. ‘It’s great to be back playing well’ raved Kennedy after finishing in second place.
New Maxitours regulars Simon Conway and Mark Williams from Mottram Hall took today’s honours with a hard fought 43 points. Conway birdied two of the tough par threes and then put the icing on his cake with a wonderful three at the last to secure their first ever victory. Well played chaps.
Pat Keenan was delighted to win the ETIQUS Nearest the Pin Challenge as his seven wood finished just twelve feet from the pin on the tricky par three second hole. He win a superb new ETIQUS watch www.ETIQUS.co.uk courtesy of Gary Butler from ETIQUS. Playing partner Mike Stephenson gave him this compliment ‘I have to admit that it was a great shot, in fact it was the best shot he hit all day, he was lousy on the other 17 holes’
Please take a look at the ETIQUS website to view the exciting new range of watches for golfers.
Many thanks for all who played in todays event, see you next week at World Class Hopwood. Yours in Golf, Tim.

Nearest the Pin on 13th Kevin Chisnell Doz AD333s

Nearest the Pin in 2 on 18th John Snowden Doz AD333s

2’s Three ETIQUS prov1S per 2. Kevin Chisnall Simon Conwy x2 Archie Tahir x2 Richard Blackwell x2 Stuart Pearson Charles Herbert Dave Stanhope Dave Sarsfield Jack Coleman Tony Stiles

Hopwood Pairs Start Times Thursday 31st July £22.50

10.30 Jim Caldwell x2 Tony Ramatowski x2
10.39 Colin Roberts x4
10.48 Howard Baker x4
10.57 Neville Dennis x4
11.06 Ian Bartholomew x2 Simon Conway x2
11.10 John Hilton x2 Lewis Marland x2
11.15 Ian King x4
11.24 Phil Vokes x4
11.33 Mick Mahon x4
11.42 Dave Stanhope x4
11.51 Ian Ainsworth x4
12.00 Carl Kennedy x4
12.09 Richard Blackwell x2 Pat Keenan x2
12.18 Archie Tahir x4
12.27 Steve Parle x4
12.36
12.45 Ed Wilkinson x4
12.54 Des Kelly x2 Wayne Colclough 2
1.03 Bob Sutton x4
1.12 Russell Humphries x4
1.21 Nigel Oakes x4
1.39 John Stubbs x4
1.48
1.57
2.06 Gary Garner x4
2.15 Barry Jackson x4
2.24
2.33 Lee Tilley x4
2.42 Bri Hopkins x4
2.51

3.00

Great upcoming events

Ringway 17th July

Hazel Grove 24th July

Hopwood 31st July

Crewe 4th August

Maxitours at Davenport Golf Club

Davenport was in lovely condition for today’s Maxitours event. Hard working Club Pro Tony Stevens runs a tight and very friendly ship and the staff, members, President and Captain all made us feel very welcome indeed.

John Stubbs was trying to be in positive mood before his round ‘my long game is hopeless but I think it’s slowly getting better, once that improves I really need to work on my short game’.

Ruel Spence and Jimmy Edwards have also struggled in recent events. They were delighted to finish in the middle of the field today. When Ruel was asked if his playing partner let him down ‘no, he was actually quite good in comparison to most weeks’ he commented.

The lovely Davenport course requires excellent course management and clever strategy. The narrow fairways and firm greens led to some very average scoring and a record low total of just 40 points was good enough for first place today.

Senior players enjoyed the fast running fairways and they featured strongly today. Young looking Ron Sloane(19) and the less fresh-faced Tim Spencer(18) called upon their many years of experience and kept the ball in play well to secure 5th position with 39 points.

Mike Delooze(10) ‘volunteered’ to play with the hung over Des Kelly(16). Des had an interesting night out in ‘The Warrington Gentleman’s Club’ yesterday and came on the card just twice with vital birdies on the tough 7th and 9th holes. Mike played some solid golf to drag them both into 4th spot.

Nice guys Alan Pengelly(14) and Brian Hopkins(6) were clear favourites to win today after an impressive outward 22 points on the tougher front nine. They capitulated towards the end of their tournament and picked up just six points on the closing four holes ‘It was just like watching Brazil’ chuckled compassionate playing partner Alan Smith.

Deep pocketed Yorkshire men John Snowdon(9) and Alan Robinson(3) from Chesterfield struggled on the front nine and thought that they ‘ad nowt t’ play for’ after failing to score on the 7th hole. However they relaxed and played some great golf on the back nine and were both surprised and delighted to take 2nd place.

Veterans Guy Hall from Sale and Stamford’s Ian Trow also moved through the gears on the back nine. Guy plays poorly most weeks however the greatest moment of his golf career came at Davenport last year when he surprised family and friends with a second place finish. Today the course brought back some great memories and he birdied both the 10th hole and under intense pressure he rolled another in on the 18th hole to snatch the winners spot. Great golf chaps, very well played.

Thank you to all who played today, your support is always appreciated. Yours in Golf, Tim

2’s 5 pro v1s or 10 srixons £87.50 Paul Kennedy Guy Hall Des Kelly Mike Delooze Alan Robinson

Nearest the Pin in 2 on the 2nd hole Mike Williams Dozen AD333s

Nearest the Pin on the 14th hole Mike Delooze Dozen Ad333s

Ringway Taylor Made AM AM Thursday 17th July

9.00 Neville Dennis x4

9.10 Colin Roberts x4

9.19 Ian King x4

9.26 Phil Vokes x4

9.37

9.47 Simon Conway x4

9.57 Mick Mahon x4

10.06 Lewis Marland x4

10.15 Richard Blackwell x4

10.24 Dave Stanhope x4

10.33

10.42 Wayne Colclough x4

10.51 Bob Sutton x4

11.00 Tony Rains x4

11.09 Ruel Spence x4

11.18 John Hignett x4

11.27 Roy Ainsworth x4

11.36

11.45 Chih Hu

11.54 Jim Rymer x4

12.03 Mike Saxon x4

12.12 Mike Saxon

12.21 Simon Poucher x4

12.30 Frank Stapleton x4

12.39 Ed Wilkinson x4

12.48 Archie Tahir x4

12.57 Paul Lord x4

1.06

1.15 Bernard Wood x4

1.24 John Stubbs x4

1.33

1.42 Gary Garner x4

1.51 Dave Hillier x4

2.00 Dave Hillier x4

2.09 Barry Jackson x4

2.18 Lee Tilley x4

2.27

2.36 Bri Hopkins x4

2.45

Great Value Maxitours Events Every Thursday in July!

Davenport Pairs 10th July £20

Ringway Taylormade AM AM 17th July £25

Hazel Grove Etiqus Charity Challenge 24th July £20

Hopwood Shotsaver Pairs 31st July £22.50

Maxitours at Vale Royal

Vale Royal Abbey was the latest majestic setting for today’s Maxitours event. The course, staff and facilities were at the very high standard we expect from this five star venue. Congratulations to Manager Ian Embury and his team for a great job.

Steve Mattinson turned up to play with his wealthy Mere friends. He also produced one of the thickest wallets I have seen. Unfortunately for Steve on closer inspection his wallet is crammed full of receipts and he struggled to scrape together his entrance fee.

The early starters enjoyed the best of the weather conditions however the firm fast running greens and fairways made scoring tricky. Ian Lilley’s team narrowly missed out on a podium finish after an excellent back nine saw Hazel Grove housewife superstars Alan Clough(17), Geoff Haynes(6), Ray Stanier(21) and Trevor Harrison(9) finish fourth on 79 points.

Richard Blackwell(14) looks like a good golfer, dresses like a good golfer, swings the club like a good golfer and actually hits the ball like a good golfer. Despite this he is a deceptively bad player who rarely finishes in the prizes. Today his game came together as he joined up with the Bramall team of John Neale(18), John Lawson(19) and Andy Hamlett(10) to record 80 points and take 3rd place.

Another vastly underrated golfer is Alf Shillitoe (his mates think he is hopeless). Today the 18 handicapper inspired his team to a commendable 3rd place finish and he even managed to contribute with a couple of high quality pars. Gareth Winston(13), Neil Laurent(11) and Adam Thomas(16) completed the likeable quartet.

Today’s winners were ex Manchester United footballers Frank Stapleton(13) and Stuart Pearson (6) playing alongside Dave Wilson(6) and Kevin Hawkins(10). This team played with German like efficiency to record a solid 83 points and a first win on the Summer Tour this year, very well played chaps.

Many thanks to all players for your brilliant attendance and perseverance in the inclement weather conditions. I hope the rain didn’t spoil your enjoyment of this quality course.

Yours in Golf, Tim

Nearest the Pin 6th Dave Beavis Doz AD333s
Nearest the pin 10th Rob Platt Doz AD333s

2’s 6 pro V1s or a dozen AD3333s per 2 £127.50 Rob Platt, John Horsley, Tom Jarvis, Dave Wilson, Barry Jackson, John Stubbs

Maxitours Pairs at Davenport

Thursday 10th July

9.58 Neville Dennis x4

10.07 Colin Roberts x4

10.16 Ian King x4

10.25 Phil Vokes x4

10.34 Ian Ainsworth x4

10.43 Dave Stanhope x4

10.52 Jack Coleman x4

11.01 Mick Mahon x4

11.10 Lewis Marland x2 Anthony Grimley x2

11.19 Richard Blackwell x2 Colin Baxendale x2

11.28 Des Kelly x4

11.37 Ben Alcock x2 Steve Hindley x2

11.46

11.55 Ian Broughan x2

12.04 Eddie Sterling x4

12.13 John Stubbs x4

12.22

12.31 Paul Woodcock x4

12.40 Pete Short x2 Ron Sloane x2

12.49 Russell Humphries x4

12.58 Ruel Spence x4

1.07

1.16

1.30 Dave Smith

1.39 Chris Ernill x4

1.48 Paul Baxter x4

1.57 Bernard Wood x4

2.06 Gary Parle x4

2.15 Steve Parle x4

2.24

2.33 Charles Herbert x4

2.42 Gary Garner x4

2.51 Dave Sarsfield x4

3.00