Brilliant Bramhall

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Maxitours at brilliant Bramhall

Bramhall Golf Club keep raising the bar. The members are already blessed with a tremendous clubhouse but other improvements are taking place all the time. The paths around the course look great and new indoor range facilities look tremendous. This is a brilliant club and a real pleasure to play.

‘They are probably the best fairways in Cheshire!’ Observed Prestburys Graeme Grieve after enjoying his golf round today.

‘They must fertilize these fairways and greens- they are like carpets’ Observed Saddleworths wealthiest member, Dave Rhodes.

Martin Humphries was also full of praise. ‘I love this course! Its my favourite venue of the year.’ The well-travelled dedicated golfer declared after his round.

Pros tip of the week: Keep away from Andy Oakes.

Andy won his one and only major at Prestbury last week and will talk you through every hole if you mention it. I made the fatal mistake at check in and after five minutes the queue was backing up towards the entrance door. As the bar maid locked up tonight he bent down under the shutters and asked her if she had heard about his victory.

Nigel Ashton’s golf has been on the crest of a slump in recent weeks but today the charismatic ex headmaster enjoyed his new 7 wood. His team recorded a season best 4th place finish. Likeable Stu Rogers birdied the 1st hole to get the team moving nicely.

Bramhall Captain John Pacey is a lovely man and we were honoured to have him playing today. The two handicapper helped Simon Hemsley, Joe Kirwan and Ian King take 3rd spot.

Prestburys Chris Adams(9), Richard Johnson(13), Nick Hargreaves(90 and Andy ‘just the one major’ Oakes(5) took 2nd place. Andy continued his excellent form collecting three 2’s in a round of just 69 shots. Quality.

Winning today was Kevin Hart(9), Mark Foley(5), lower tier football manager Karl Marginson(8) and Paul Yearsley (9). Yearsley has lost three stone in recent weeks but he ate up the Bramhall course today to give the team a hard-earned victory on a breezy but beautiful golf course. Thanks to everyone for your 100% attendance today. Superb. Tim

Nearest the pin 12th Jonny Reeves Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 14th Chris Brader Doz AD333

2’S Sweep £322.50 4 pro v1s or 10 srixon AD333

John Pacey John McAffey Terry Crewe Jim Hodges Munro Donald Mike Hill Chris Brader Andy Oakes x3 George Kerr Jerry Salmon Simon Raines Nick Coleman Steve Webb x2 Julian Brindley Jonny Reeves Ray Massey Clare Witney John Nuttall Tom Gradwell

Bramhall 19th Aug
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Karl Marginson, Mark Foley 86 12 Maxitours FJ Chillout top each
2 Nick Hargreves, Andy Oakes, Chris Adams, Richard Johnson 85 10 FJ Shirt each
3 Simon Hemsley, Ian King, John Pacey, Joe Kirwan 82 8 Callaway Shirt each
4 Stu Rogers, Nigel Ashton, Mike Lowe, Dave Cooper 82 6 Callaway Shirt each
5 Ian Reece, Ian Wright, Mark Bex, Neil Cook 82 4 Maxitours bag towel each
6 Dave Stewardson , Adrian Waring, Mark Redfearn, Duncan Cocker 82 2 Maxitours bag towel each
7= Mike Hill, Mike Flitt, Andy Corner, Gary Brooks 81
7= Paul Price, Simon Dyson, Ian Shape, Matt Cheffins 81
7= Jim Meldrum, John Bradbury, George Kerr, Chris Stretch 81
10= Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer, Munro Donald 80
10= Jim Caldwell, Liam Pilkington, Martin Berrisford, Stuart Taylor 80
10= Steve Aspinall, Ken Booth, Don Campbell, Jerry Salmon 80
10= Andy Adshead, Chris Jackson, Steve Webb, Julian Brindley 80
10= Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Gary Smith, Steve Austin 80
15= Andy Parrington, Chris Perry, Andy Taylor, Chris Brader 79
15= Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury, Ian Hogg, Dave Sarsfield 79
17= Paul Evans, Tony Evans, Martin Sands, Dave Pearson 78
17= Stuart Blake, John Atkin, David Kelly, Bob Sutton 78
17= Simon Poucher, John McCaffrey, Terry Crewe, Neil Simpson 78
17= Dave McDougall, Phil Woollan, Jim Rymer, Brian Edwards 78
17= Pete Dobson, Mike Holmes, Mike Barnes, Paul Swanick 78
22= Paul Gilbert, Graham Bryant, Glynn Isaac, Chris Davies 77
22= Simon Raines, Denis Greenup, Philip Cort, Steve Hall 77
22= John Nuttall, Graham Davenport, Dave Alcock, Chris Lee 77
22= Gary Owen, Alistair Holloway, Alan Gale, Gary Hall 77
22= Steve Booth, Geoff Bickerton, Lewis Bickerton, John Owen 77
27= Lewis Marland, Neil Evans, Phil Dickens, Steve Blakeway 75
27= Russ Sollitt, Steve Smith, Mike Pigott, Rick Shaw 75
27= Peter Maher, Jonny Reeves, Bob Kelsall, Ben Jackson 75
30= Sam Leach, John Mather, Ted Broady, Andy Timms 74
30= Neale Laurent, John Lester, Sally Lester, Ben Hodson 74
30= Barry Caldwell, Martin Humphries, Keith Shale, Pete Fotheringham 74
30= Andrew Hill, Tom Gradwell, Gary Whittaker, Scott Taylor 74
34 Claire Witney, Graham Shaw, Dave Kibble, Derek Kemp 73
35= Ed Pysden, Chris Sheppard, Graeme Grieve, Henry Petrie 72
35= John Gleave, Ray Massey, Stuart Hibbert, Mark Allen 72
35= John Barnes, Ian Cash, Nathan Mills, Stu Muller 72
38= Bob Chester, Jim Hodges, Jonny Barton, Kevin Reeves 71
38= Ian Walters, Ian Martin, Phil Thorley, Rob Cane 71
40= Colin Roberts, Dave Mason, Dave Marchant, Carl Deaville 70
40= John Croxford, Dave McGuiness, Nick Coleman, Dave More O’Farrell 70
42= Paul Higgs, Barry Pendlebury, Mark Saxon, Tim Spencer 68
42= Alan Mayo, Bob Bailey, Anthony O’Rourke, Rob Cressey 68
44 Bill Harvey, Jonny Yates, Nigel Taylor, Rob Manley 66
45 Steve Baldwin, Phil Beaghan, Richard Atkin, Mike Willmatts 65

Astbury Golf Club start sheet

Thursday 29th August

8.40 David Wilkinson x4

8.48 Simon Hemsley x4

8.57 Colin Roberts x4

9.05 Jim Caldwell x4

9.14Dave Goodwin x4

9.23 Dave Buckley x4

9.32 Paul Fell x4

9.41 Martin Humphries x4

9.50 John Hudson x4

9.59 Andy Taylor x4

10.08 Dave More O’Farrell2 x4tbc

10.17 Mick Mahon x4

10.26 Neale Laurent x4

10.35 Lewis Marland x4

10.44 Sam Leach x4

10.53 Martin Prescott x4

11.01 Paul Evans x4

11.10 Jim Clarke x4

11.19 Ian Reece x4

11.28 John Johnston x4

11.37 Paul Salt x4

11.46 Paul Gilbert x4

11.54 Paul Price x4

12.03 Dave More O’Farrell x4

12.12 Jeremy Waterhouse x4

12.21 Peter Maher x4

12.30 Richard Blackwell x4

12.39 Dave Griffiths x4

12.47 Pete Walters x4

12.56 Graham Pike x4

1.04 Martin Bramwell x4

1.13 Lee Tilley x4

1.22 Richard Harper x4

1.31 Bob Eastwood x4

1.40 Jimmy McEwan x4

1.48 John Hunt x4

1.59 Geoff Bickerton x4

2,07 Steve Heyward x4

2.15 Simon Ashton x4

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Steve Saunders x4

Dave Stewardson x4

Steve Smith x4

Jack Coleman x4

Nathan Evans x2

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Bramhall half way house

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Dear Maxitours players,

Bramhall Golf Club is kindly opening their half way house for us tomorrow.

Damon and his hospitality team run a tight ship – please support our hosts in typical Maxitours fashion!.

(Cash payments only in the hut)

Thanks so much,

Tim

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Super Stockport results

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All August events full! Thank you.

September events also filling fast! Room at Chorley Fri13th , and last two spots in the fantastic Cheshire Classic at Vale Royal Weds 18th and Hazel Grove Thurs 19th – (LET ME KNOW ASAP IF YOU HAVE ENTERED AND CAN’T PLAY BOTH DAYS PLEASE. )

Maxitours Algarvian trips in January and February nearly full – treat yourself this Winter.

Maxitours at superb Stockport

Stockport was once again in terrific condition. Greens maintenance took place here two weeks ago but you would not believe it as the greens were blemish free and rolling so true. Head green keeper Rob is well ahead of the game. Brilliant work.

The girls who served us all day in the clubhouse were exceptional and Callum in the pro shop was brilliant and put out my nearest the pins and has a bright future in the game.

Dave Cooper is an interesting bloke who keeps bees as a hobby. He told me that he had a bad year last year and lost a couple of colonies, he lost a few Pro Bee ones today as his team could only manage 72 points.

With the hot humid conditions Andy Parrington was wearing his shorts today. Andy is a super lad and a very fine category one golfer but I have seen more meat on a Lidl roast chicken. It is rumoured that he uses a chapstick for his deodorant. There was a threat of thunderstorms in the forecast last night but his team looked confident.

‘ We have our very own lightening conductor with us so we should be safe.’ Reported his streetwise team mate Andy Taylor.

We were blessed to have some high quality lady golfers playing today. Claire Witney (2) started her round with three birdies and England senior star Cath Rawthore(1) also put the blokes in her fourball to shame with some great golf.

In todays’ event scoring was the best for a few months as the blemish free greens and tremendous fairway surfaces ensured good golf was rewarded.

Martin Williams, Simon Hartland, Martin Bray and John Tomlinson took third with a superb 88 points. Hartland is a fine athlete and is starting to fulfil his massive potential on the course.

Second place went to Bramhall’s big hitting Dave Woods who smashed in five birdies, smooth swinging left hander Simon Hemsley, wise Joe Kirwan and Stockport member Nick O’Brien also contributed well as the team racked up 90 points. They loved it out there.

Wychwoods Chris Brierley(10) Ian Brooks(9), Lee Roberts(7) and Eddie Sterling(6) took the honours with 91 points- an outward 47 points set them up for a terrific win. Well played chaps.

Thanks so much for your support everyone, Tim.

Nearest the pin 16th hole Martin Callahan Doz AD333

Nearest the pin in 2 on 18th hole Tom Williams Doz AD333

2’s sweep £245 4 pro v1 or 10 srixon AD333

Lee Roberts Dave Woods Phil Buckley Martin Frame Josh Street Chris Chidley Chris Nights Di Stow Andy Taylor Andy Parrington Martin Williams Nathan Graham Neil Edwards Moby Rawthore Dave Sully

Stockport 12th Aug
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Chris Brierley, Ian Brooks, Eddie Sterling, Lee Roberts 91 Maxitours Farah jacket
2 Simon Hemsley, Dave Woods, Nick O’Brien, Joe Kirwan 90 FJ Shirt each
3= Mike Hill, Rob Cressey, Andy Corner, Bob Bailey 88 Callaway Shirt each
3= Martin Williams, Simon Hartland, Martin Bray, John Tomlinson 88 Callaway Shirt each
5= Gary Neiles, Gavin Connor, John Colquitt, Chas Hewitt 85 Maxitours cap wach
5= CJ , Andy Veitch, Martin Oldfield, 85 Maxitours bag towel each
7= Josh Street, Tony Leigh, Chris Chidley, Chris Stretch 84
7= Jim Clarke, Graham Jackson, Norrie Erwin, Dave Tobutt 84
7= Dave Buckley, Phil Buckley, Mike Moss, Paul Jones 84
7= Moby Rawthore, Cath Rawthore, Neil Griffiths, Andrew Brookes 84
7= Steve Heywood, Graham Davenport, Dave Alcock, Chris Lee 84
12= Dave Stewardson , Mike Stewardson, Joe Shelley, Duncan Cocker 83
12= Paul Van De Waal-Smith, Chris Knights, Brian Smitton, Ray Westhead 83
14 Simon Poucher, Di Stow, Neil Simpson, Jackie Richards 82
15= John Winstanley, Johnny Bell, Gavin Bell, Matt Hodgson 81
15= Dave More O’Farrell, Chris Jackson, Dave McGuiness, 81
15= Dave Griffiths, Chris Bracchi, Eddie Hughes, Jay Dempsey 81
15= Nigel Uttley, David Bond, Keith Edmundson, John Vickers 81
19= John Harrop, John Lester, Gaz Winston, Ben Hodson 80
19= Ed Pysden, Fred Bridge, Simon Moorhouse, Henry Petrie 80
21= Simon Raines, Martin Keates , Ian Owens, Ralph Postlethwaite 79
21= Lewis Marland, Neil Evans, Phil Dickens, Paul Robinson 79
21= Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer, Munro Donald 79
24= Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Kirk Hilton, Richard Hilton 78
24= Rob Platt, Darren Wilson, Tim Barstow, Tom Broadhead 78
26 Peter Maher, Jonny Reeves, Bob Kelsall, Ben Jackson 77
27= Billy Coleman, Pete Norbury, Mike Proctor, Dave Sarsfield 75
27= John Barnes, Ian Cash, Nathan Mills, Tom Williams 75
29= Andy Parrington, Chris Perry, Andy Taylor, Andy Strickley 74
29= Pete Dobson, Sean Dobson, Gary Mercer, Paul Swanick 74
29= Claire Witney, Mike Connor, Laura Roberts, Craig Watson 74
32= James Shipstone, Alison Shipstone, Denis O’Neill, John Hunt 73
32= Neil Edwards, Steve Woods, Mark Whittle, Jason Atherton 73
32= Martin Callahan, Andrew Dunn, Mike Dobbie, Alaster Garrod 73
32= Steve Booth, Geoff Bickerton, Lewis Bickerton, John Owen 73
36= John Gleave, Jimmy Imeson, Stuart Hibbert, Mark Allen 72
36= Stu Rogers, Nigel Ashton, Colin Bryan, Dave Cooper 72
38 Dave Madely, Phil Long, Graham Bryant, Glynn Isaac 60

Bramhall start sheet

Monday 19th August

8.30 David Wilkinson x4

8.39 Colin Roberts x4

8.48 Jim Caldwell x4

8.57 Ed Pysden x4

9.06 Paul Price x4

9.15 Dave Buckley x4

9.24 Paul Fell x4

9.33 Martin Humphries x4

9.42 John Hudson x4

9.51 Andy Taylor x4

10.00 Steve Aspinall x4

10.09 Mick Mahon x4

10.18 Neale Laurent x4

10.27 John Winstanley x4

10.36 Lewis Marland x4

10.45 Paul Evans x4

10.54 Martin Prescott x4

11.03 Paul Gilbert x4

11.12 Sam Leach x4

11.21 Sam Leach x4

11.30 Si Hemsley

11.39 Simon Poucher x4

11.48 Kev Hart x4

11.57 Paul Salt x4

12.06 Tim Spencer x4

12.15 Russ Sollitt x4

12.24 Simon Raine x4

12.33 Lee Tilley x4

12.42 1Dave More O’Farrell x4

12.51 Dave More O’Farrell x4

1.00 Ian Reece x4

1.09 Jim Rymer x4

1.18 Alan Mayo x4

1.27 Peter Maher x4

1.36 Richard Blackwell x4

1.45 John Gleave x4

1.54 Steve Heywood x4

2.03 Claire Witney x4

2.12 Pete Dobson x4

2.21 Gary Owen x4

2.30 Ian Walters x4

2.39 Steve Baldwin x4

2.48 Dave Stewardson x4

2.57 Geoff Bickerton x4

3.06 Andrew Hill x4

3.15 Nathan Mills x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from remarkably good Romiley

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Maxitours overseas trip filling quickly – two teams sold this week! Don’t but stuck in the damp this January.

Maxitours at remarkably good Romiley.

Romiley was highly praised by so many players today who were surprised and delighted by the quality of this historic Cheshire course. Romiley has hosted all the major Cheshire championships and it is getting right back to the top of the Cheshire map where it firmly belongs.

Terrific scenery and a mixture of short strategic and long testing holes make for a superb challenge.

‘What a lovely track!’ Declared Ringways Steve Perrett.

‘I never knew what a great course this is. It was millionaires golf out there in the sunshine!’ Declared sun tanned millionaire Steve Francis.

Rachel is the Club secretary and was fantastic to deal with and is also a lovely person. She is really on top of her game. Today there were signs welcoming my players and special maxitours food menus- brilliant work Rachel.

I used to coach the Romiley pro Graham Drabble when he was a junior and its great to see him doing such a professional job and building a very healthy reputation. He was busy teaching his juniors throughout the day and his knowledge of the golf swing is now incredible. It has taken a awhile luckily he has managed to forget everything I taught him.

With the overnight rain the pro said the greens were fast and would be receptive to a well struck approach shot. Bob Sutton was a little bit concerned that he would struggle to keep his ball on the greens with the extra backspin he would generate but the skilful 28 handicapper adapted well.

We had a plus 3.6 handicapper playing today in the form of Sean Dobson who made eagle after hitting a 54 degree wedge for his 2nd shot into the par 5 tenth and in the group immediately after him there was a plus 2.4 Frazer McCload who recently shot ten under at Stockport with a double bogey ion his card. Both featured in the top ten.

The Knutsford team of Nigel Eckersley, Graham Pike, Nigel Davenport and Jeremy Lawton took a shock lead with 83 points midway through the day. This was the equivalent to the Jamaican bob sleigh team winner Gold at the Winter Olympics – in fact it was that much of a shock it was the equivalent of the Jamaican bob sleigh team winning golf in the Summer Olympics. Unfortunately, a few good scores late in the day prevented them getting a podium finish.

Stockport’s Frazer Macload, Andrew Hill, Scott Taylor and Romiley Junior Jack Walker took 3rd with 85 points

Tytheringtons Paul Calnan, Chris Jackson, Howard Kelley and Malcolm Kendrick scored 85 to take 2nd place on the card play off but it was Sale’s Neil Griffiths(11), Toby Ainsworth (5), Moby Rawthore (2) and positive Tony Stiles (10) who took the honours with 86 points. A birdie at the last from young Toby will last in his memory forever. Class.

Thanks to everyone for your support today. Romiley has been booked for next year and will fill quickly!

2’s sweep £275 4 pro v1 or 10 srixon AD333 per two

Malcolm Kendrick Pete McManus Karl Margison Nigel Edwards Nick Lea Glynn Isaac Jez Allen Darren Booth Chris Admas Paul Jones Phil Hilton Andy Francis Neil Bibby Sean Dobson x2 Drew Hutchinson Gareth Hilton Geoff Bickerton Scott Taylor

Romiley
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Moby Rawthore, Tony Stiles, Neil Griffiths, Toby Ainsworth 86 12 Footjoy chill out top
2 Howard Kelley, Chris Jackson, Malcolm Kendrick, Paul Calnan 85 10 FJ Shirt each
3 Andrew Hill, Frazer Macload, Jack Walker, Scott Taylor 85 8 Callaway Shirt each
4 Richard Blackwell, Steve Austin, John Hilton, Don Campbell 84 6 Callaway Shirt each
5 Pete Dobson, Sean Dobson, Mike Holmes, Paul Swanick 84 4 Maxitours cap each
6 Graham Pike , Jeremy Lawton, Nigel Eckersley, Nigel Davenport 83 2 Maxitours cap each
7 Colin Roberts, Nigel Armitage, Steve Jones, Carl Deaville 83
8= Jim Caldwell, Steve Perrett, Steve Barlow, John Roome 82
8= Dave Buckley, Mike Moss, Pete Johnson, Paul Jones 82
8= Stu Rogers, Nigel Ashton, Stu Smith, Ian Fearns 82
8= Paul Salt, Phil McCurry, Paul Robinson, Les Penson 82
8= Martin Williams, Simon Hartland, Martin Bray, John Tomlinson 82
8= Steve Booth, Geoff Bickerton, Gary Myerscough, Danny Swarbrick 82
14= Paul Gilbert, Martin Quinn, Graham Bryant, Mike Wells 81
14= Don Phillips, Andy Moss, Gareth Hilton, Drew Hutchinson 81
16 Mark Foley, Pete McManus, Karl Marginson, Noel Holohan 79
17= Paul Price, Ian Brooks, Nigel Edwards, Nick Lea 78
17= Kenny Plumb, Anthony Barker, Tim Bessant, Phil Harris 78
19= Neale Laurent, Paul McDermott, Chris Burnett, Peter Hoctor 77
19= Darren Booth, John Hall, Mark Timperly, Martin Laing 77
19= Paul Simpson, Dave Smith, Glynn Isaac, Jez Allen 77
22= Chris Adams, Phil Singh, Martin Prescott, Andy Oakes 76
22= James Shipstone, Joe Lauder, Graham Foster, Graham Foster 76
22= Mike Dempsey, Pete Newey, Hamish Ogilvie, Jeremy Wilkinson 76
25 Andy Parrington, Chris Perry, Brian Barker, Steve Green 75
26= Phil Robinson, Dave Goodwin, Richard Williamson, Dave Snape 74
26= Bob Pickthall, Steve Lamont, Pete Gold, Dave Thomas 74
26= Rick Shaw, Riuss Sollitt, Richard Cooper, Mike Pigott 74
29 Steve Aspinall, Neil Bibby, Alan Simpson, Simon Wilkinson 73
30 David Kelly, Stuart Blake, David Arthur, Bob Sutton 71
31 George Kerr, Tony Leigh, Neil Evans, John Cross 70

Stockport Golf Club

Monday 12th August

8.57 Simon Hemsley x4

9.05 Colin Roberts x4

9.14 Rob Platt x4

9.23 Ed Pysden x4

9.32 Dave Buckley x4

9.41Paul Fell x4

9.50 John Hudson x4

9.59 Jim Clarke x4

10.07 Andy Taylor x4

10.16 Neale Laurent x4

10.25 John Winstanley x4

10.34 Paul Van der Veal-Smith x4

10.43 Mick Mahon x4

10.52 Lewis Marland x4

11.01 Martin Prescott x4

11.10 Paul Gilbert x4

11.18 Kev Hart x4

11.27 Paul Salt x4

11.36Steve Heywood x4

11.45 Paul Price x4

11.54 John Hunt x4

12.03 Dave More O’Farrell x4

12.12 Lee Tilley x4

12.21 Peter Maher x4

12.30 Martin Bramwell x4

12.38 Simon Poucher x4

12.47 Gary Neiles x4

12.56 John Gleave x4

1.05 Simon Raine x4

1.13 Dave Stewardson x4

1.22 Richard Blackwell x4

1.31 Dave Griffiths x4

1.40 Martin Williams x4

1.49 Nigel Uttley x4

1.58 Jimmy McEwan x4

2.07 Andy Dunster x4

2.16 Claire Whitney x4

2.25 Martin Callahan x4

2.34Pete Dobson x4

2.43 Nathan Mills x4

2.52 Geoff Bickerton x4

3.01 Ray Tennent x4 tbc x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636