Todays event will be on temporary greens.
9.35am
After speaking to the head greenkeeper 5 minutes ago he said there was still 3 inches of frost in the ground and the top was turning to mush when walked on- ‘this is the only time real damage is done to the greens’.
He has done his best but temporary greens will be in use. The entry fee will be reduced to £15 per person accordingly.
Thankyou for your patience on this matter, Tim
Dear Golfer,
Tomorrows event at beautiful Vale Royal is DEFINATELY ON, I am talking with the greenkeeper who is a great guy and will do his ‘Utmost to keep us on the normal greens’.
****The start time will now be 11.30am to give us maximum chance of full greens.****
I will keep my website http://www.maxitoursgolf.com updated at 9.30am and 10.30am in the morning as to course conditions.
Vale Royal are currently on full greens but he can’t guarantee it 100% for tomorrow, it depends on how quickly they thaw out (apparently any damage is done when the frost is coming out).If there is more than five temporary greens the entry fee will be reduced by £5.
Play will be permitted as usual from excellent tees and fairways.
Yours in golf,
Tim
The Latest Shotsaver Order of Merit January 16th 2012.
| 1 | Jimmy O’Reilly | 58 |
| 1 | John Reilly | 58 |
| 3 | Moby Rawthore | 43 |
| 4 | Chris Cyprus | 31 |
| 5 | Cath Rawthore | 30 |
| 6 | Pete Holmes | 26 |
| 6 | Peter Maxwell | 26 |
| 8 | Steve Dunphy | 24 |
| 8 | Carl Kennedy | 24 |
| 8 | Andy Stubbens | 24 |
| 11 | Paul Dalby | 20 |
| 12 | Ross Birch | 19 |
| 12 | Mark Foley | 19 |
| 12 | Brian Hopkins | 19 |
| 12 | Bill Ross | 19 |
| 16 | Ryan Foley | 18 |
| 17 | John Wreag | 17 |
| 18 | Bob Aston | 16 |
| 18 | Paul Hodgson | 16 |
| 20 | Gary Garner | 15 |
| 20 | Mark Green | 15 |
| 20 | Joe Kirwan | 15 |
| 20 | Mike Spencer | 15 |
| 24 | John Bent | 14 |
| 24 | Jim Caldwell | 14 |
| 24 | Dave Keen | 14 |
| 24 | Ian King | 14 |
| 24 | Richard Palmer | 14 |
| 24 | Alan Pengally | 14 |
| 24 | Paul Taylor | 14 |
| 31 | Ian George | 13 |
| 32 | Andy Adshead | 12 |
| 32 | Ollie Bowden | 12 |
| 32 | Mark Brierley | 12 |
| 32 | Dave Collinson | 12 |
| 32 | Garry Davies | 12 |
| 32 | Neville Dennis | 12 |
| 32 | Barry Harrison | 12 |
| 32 | John Leighton | 12 |
| 32 | Steve Rhodes | 12 |
| 32 | Mark Richardson | 12 |
| 32 | Ray Standring | 12 |
| 32 | Joe York | 12 |
| 44 | Andy Barstow | 11 |
| 44 | Stuart Coupe | 11 |
| 44 | Andy Lawman | 11 |
| 44 | Mark Robinson | 11 |
| 44 | Barney Ross | 11 |
| 49 | Ian Bardsley | 10 |
| 49 | Kevin Fitzhenry | 10 |
| 49 | Guy Hall | 10 |
| 49 | Mike Lynch | 10 |
| 49 | Jimmy Murphy | 10 |
| 49 | John Royle | 10 |
| 49 | Mike Sweeney | 10 |
| 56 | James Davison | 9 |
| 56 | Simon Greenhalgh | 9 |
| 56 | Richard Godbold | 9 |
| 56 | John Hilton | 9 |
| 56 | Dennis Humphries | 9 |
| 56 | Ron Jolley | 9 |
| 56 | Roy Sinclair | 9 |
| 56 | Jason Waite | 9 |
| 64 | Steve Graham | 8 |
| 64 | Charles Herbert | 8 |
| 64 | Will Hudson | 8 |
| 64 | Mick Mahan | 8 |
| 64 | Frank Massey | 8 |
| 64 | Mark McPhail | 8 |
| 64 | Willie Morgan | 8 |
| 64 | Warren Newton | 8 |
| 64 | Roger Percival | 8 |
| 64 | Mike Wardrop | 8 |
| 64 | Tony Wilson | 8 |
| 75 | Les Bray | 7 |
| 75 | Harry Malpas | 7 |
| 75 | Peter Moores | 7 |
| 75 | Rob Newton | 7 |
| 75 | Graham Rowlett | 7 |
| 75 | Darren Whittaker | 7 |
| 81 | Richard Blackwell | 6 |
| 81 | Rob Caruana | 6 |
| 81 | Paul Clay | 6 |
| 81 | Pete Cleaver | 6 |
| 81 | George Drakonakis | 6 |
| 81 | Matt Gillibrand | 6 |
| 81 | Trevor Golds | 6 |
| 81 | Gaz Hibbert | 6 |
| 81 | Sam Poole | 6 |
| 90 | Matt Simister | 6 |
| 81 | Paul Waring | 6 |
| 92 | Alex Baguley | 5 |
| 92 | Nigel Davies | 5 |
| 92 | Martin Firth | 5 |
| 92 | Paul Granelli | 5 |
| 92 | Colin Poole | 5 |
| 92 | Andy Taylor | 5 |
| 98 | John Braithwaite | 4 |
| 98 | Simon Carling | 4 |
| 98 | Paul Conchie | 4 |
| 98 | Paul Crisp | 4 |
| 98 | John Davies | 4 |
| 98 | Ron Hopkins | 4 |
| 98 | Gary Lyons | 4 |
| 98 | Martin Murray | 4 |
| 98 | Stuart Pearson | 4 |
| 98 | Ian Richardson | 4 |
| 98 | Jay Seddon | 4 |
| 98 | Frank Sinclair | 4 |
| 98 | Frank Stapleton | 4 |
| 98 | Jeff Wealands | 4 |
| 112 | Guds Ahmed | 3 |
| 112 | Zak Ali | 3 |
| 112 | Tony Caldwell | 3 |
| 112 | Dylon Dyer | 3 |
| 112 | Simon Helmsley | 3 |
| 112 | Pat Keenan | 3 |
| 112 | Liam Kindon | 3 |
| 112 | Frazer Lloyd-Jones | 3 |
| 112 | Charlie Rooney | 3 |
| 121 | Ian Ainscough | 2 |
| 121 | Phil Ashcroft | 2 |
| 121 | Paul Bradley | 2 |
| 121 | Alan Clough | 2 |
| 121 | Laurie Cole | 2 |
| 121 | Jonathan Davies | 2 |
| 121 | Gavin Dixon | 2 |
| 121 | Mick Fenton | 2 |
| 121 | Frank Garvey | 2 |
| 121 | Andy Hall | 2 |
| 121 | Trevor Horton | 2 |
| 121 | Sean Reilly | 2 |
| 121 | Gary Sinclair | 2 |
| 134 | Terry Davison | 1 |
| 134 | Geoff Haynes | 1 |
| 134 | Dave Marchant | 1 |
| 134 | Bob Sinclair | 1 |
last few spots available:
Vale Royal **Wednesday** 18th Jan
Delamere Thursday 26th Jan
Stockport Thursday 9th February
Maxitours Shotsaver Classic at Caldy
Clear blue skies and a tricky wind provided classic seaside links conditions to be enjoyed by the 100 Maxitours competitors at wonderful Caldy today.
The Golf Course and Clubhouse were in immaculate condition. The facilities are superb, from a terrific practice ground right through to a state of the art changing room. Ex Rally driver Stuart Coupe was absolutely delighted with the free moisturizer provided in the toilets which helped keep his delicate skin in great condition.
John Hillier is another Maxitours player with a hidden talent, and this European table tennis champion from 40 years ago struggled to repeat last weeks second place Maxitours finish as he could only manage 38 points. Today it was his Pinnacle ball doing the pinging and ponging as he failed to clear the trees on the long 11th hole.
Rafa Benitez watched some of the golf from his mansion behind the 6th hole as he was cleaning out his gutters this afternoon. Rafa has worked with some great footballers in his career (during his time at Aston Villa) today however he was really impressed by Roy Bramwells fancy leg action as he tried to guide in a three foot putt on this tricky green.
Chris Cyprus and Paul Dalby from Didsbury only scored 1 point on their first hole, ‘we’ve got no chance now’ sulked Cyprus . ‘Come on you never know!’ encouraged his partner as he gathered up Chris’ toys and put them back in his pram. They both played majestically on the next 17 holes to return a terrific 45 points. Likeable four handicap Dalby shooting level par in the wind was strongly supported by his talented partner.
Fresh faced and newly moisturized Stuart Coupe knew his skin was going to be protected so he could focus all his energy on his golf, he teamed up with Mark Robinson from Clitheroe and they recorded three classy birdies on the short holes on route to finishing second with 43 points.
Big John Royle and Guy Hall from Sale were delighted to secure their first Maxitours top three finish. Royle has a heart the size of a lions and a fighting five at the last saw them record a battling 42 points.
Dennis Humphries and Richard Godbold from Sandbach struggled into the wind as they only picked up three points on the tough estuary holes 4,5 and 6 however as they turned downwind the fireworks really started and Dennis recorded back to back birdies to set them on their way to a commendable fourth place finish.
Many thanks to all competitors for supporting my first event at Caldy. Thank you to Steve and Jason Ballard from Shotsaver for their kind sponsorship.
2’s £112.50 3 pro V1s or six Srixon AD333 per two John Griffiths Stuart Coupe x2 Mark Robinson Mike Johnson Richard Palmer Ray Standridge John Royle Paul Dalby x2 Dennis Humphries Richard Godbold Luke Burrows Ian Padmore Barney Ross
2nd nearest the pin: John Griffiths Dozen AD333
17th nearest the pin: Ian Podmore Dozen AD333
Unfortunately tomorrows event at Knutsford GC is cancelled due to a very wet course however the event is now taking place at The Mere GC.
The cost will be £25 per person for the pairs betterball event.
There are spaces available and the weather forecast is fine. Please email or ring me if you would like to play.
Tee times available 10am-11.50am
Course conditions.
I have played today in a friendly at Mere and the fairways were excellent, the greens have been worked on recently and there are tine marks.
Front tees are in use on most holes, tee mats are in use on all the par threes and 3 of the par fours.
No food/catering or indoor changing room is available.
my mobile tel 07810 887636
Caldy Golf Club
Shotsaver Classic Pairs £20
10.45am SHOTGUN START
1st John Stubbs x4
1st Roy Bramwell x4
2nd Dave Stanhope x4
3rd Jim Cox x4
3rd Alan Noden x4
4th Alan Noden x4
5th Dennis Humphries x4
5th
6th Bobby Aston x4
7th Barney Ross x4
7th
8th Carl Kennedy x2
9th Tony Lowe x4
10th Chris Cyprus x4
11th Chris Cyprus x4
11th Mick Mahan x4
12th Mark Robinson x4
12th Steve Dunphy x4
13th Ian King x4
13th Colin Lynch x4
14th Norman Quick x4
15th Charles Herbert x4
16th Gary Garner x4
16th Ian Handley/j davies x4
17th Pete Holmes x4
18th Neville Dennis x4
18th Moby Rawthore x4
