Final results from the Algarvian Classic

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Results from The Algarvian Masters sponsored by Galvin Green

Wall to wall sunshine again greeted the 84 players at Europe’s number one golf resort this morning.

Quinta South is a special place and has hosted the Portuguese Open several times. Today it was graced with the Maxitours final round.

Steve Heywoods mixed team made the major move early in the day moving up 10 spots into mid table.

Dean McFaddens team moved into the top three after a solid 79 which was matched by Kevin Harts team who took 2nd. Jim Clarkes team had a solid closing nine holes after a shaky start and they won the tournament by an impressive five shots. They are a great group of lads and prepared really well flying out for practice rounds to give them the best chance possible.

It has been a terrific week with a brilliant group of golfers at the Magnolia hotel. The atmosphere and camaraderie was first class.
I have really enjoyed hosting the event and had nothing but positives from everyone throughout the week. Thank you for being so great to look after. It is a real pleasure to work for you.

Finally, thanks to Holidays4Golfers who have taken care of all travel arrangements. Julie Franklin is the best in the business and I can’t recommend her highly enough.

Yours in Golf,

Tim

Winners Day 1 Laranjal – not in the top 3 Alan Baxter, Gary Corbett, Giles Terry, Dave Mulligan.
Galvin Shirt each
Winners Day 2 North – not in the top 3 Mick Mahon, Dave Westwood, Andy Faulkner, Munro Donald
Galvin Green shirt each
Winners day 3 South -not in the top 3 Paul Traynor, Steve Moores, Martin Dwyer, Richard Margrave.
Galvin Green shirt each

Final Day scores at Quinta South 22 Jan-2023
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Pete Ledger, Graham Jackson , Jim Clarke, James Joyce 82
2= Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Dave Haycock, Ian Fensom 79
2= Dean McFadden, John McAtee, Nic Appleton, Anthony Lloyd 79
4= Pete Atherton, Roger Percival, Andy Wright, Martin France 77
4= Paul Traynor, Steve Moores, Martin Dwyer, Richard Margrave 77
6 Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Dave Sully , Donna Sully 74
7 Steve Hall, Chris Adams, Garry Titchen, Martin Prescott 72
8= Koos Alders, Marc Morris, Phil Pegum, Tim Spencer 71
8= Paul Dalby, Phil Vokes, Andy Lawman, Neil Higgins 71
10 Allan Brown, Mike Brown, Andy Bennett, Neil Worthington 70
11 Alan Baxter, Gary Corbett, Dave Mulligan, Giles Terry 69
12 Mick Mahon, Dave Westwood, Munro Donald, Andy Faulkner 67
13= Colin Roberts, Paul Griffiths, Andy Buckley, Mark Buckley 66
13= Bob Eastwood, Ian King, Pete Robinson, Darren Whittaker 66
15= Jim Rymer, Mike Dempsey, Pete Newey, Phil Sellen 64
15= Tom Drury, Phil Allen, Gary Kirkwood, Ed Fleming 64
17 John Bent, Ian Waller, Steve Latchford, Hugh Mullen 63
18 Gerry O’Keefe, Dave Mitchell, Nigel Muirhead, Paul Meehan 62
19 Mike Clewley, Mike Thomas, Bill Riordan, John Simons 60
20 Nick Barnes-Batty, Steve Nanda, Steve Lomax, Neil Clarke 59
21 Ian Gemmell, Peter Roche, Peter McCulloch, Chris Hammond 58
Overall Final result 22nd Jan 2023
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Pete Ledger, Graham Jackson , Jim Clarke, James Joyce 245 Galvin Green insula top
2 Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Dave Haycock, Ian Fensom 240 Galvin Green insula top
3= Dean McFadden, John McAtee, Nick Appleton, Anthony Lloyd 231 Galvin Green shirt
3= Paul Traynor, Steve Moores, Martin Dwyer, Richard Margrave 231
5= Pete Atherton, Roger Percival, Andy Wright, Martin France 229
5= Paul Dalby, Phil Vokes, Andy Lawman, Neil Higgins 229
5= Alan Baxter, Gary Corbett, Dave Mulligan, Giles Terry 229
8= Steve Hall, Chris Adams, Garry Titchen, Martin Prescott 224
8= Koos Alders, Marc Morris, Phil Pegum, Tim Spencer 224
10 Allan Brown, Mike Brown, Andy Bennett, Neil Worthington 221
11 Mick Mahon, Dave Westwood, Munro Donald, Andy Faulkner 219
12= Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Dave Sully , Donna Sully 213
12= John Bent, Ian Waller, Steve Latchford, Hugh Mullen 213
14= Colin Roberts, Paul Griffiths, Andy Buckley, Mark Buckley 210
14= Jim Rymer, Mike Dempsey, Pete Newey, Phil Sellen 210
16 Mike Clewley, Mike Thomas, Bill Riordan, John Simons 208
17 Bob Eastwood, Ian King, Pete Robinson, Darren Whittaker 205
18 Nick Barnes-Batty, Steve Nanda, Steve Lomax, Neil Clarke 202
19= Gerry O’Keefe, Dave Mitchell, Nigel Muirhead, Paul Meehan 201
19= Ian Gemmell, Peter Roche, Peter McCulloch, Chris Hammond 201
21 Tom Drury, Phil Allen, Gary Kirkwood, Ed Fleming 193

Algarvian Classic Day Two Results

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Maxitours second day at Quinta North

Glorious sunshine and shorts were the order of the day once again as Maxitours visited the incredible Quinta North Course for the penultimate round in the Algarvian Classic.

The front nine played into the sea breeze and scoring was tough but the back nine was there for the taking.

The big question of the day was whether the Mere Millionaires could keep up their great golf. The answer was NO as they slumped to a 73 to drop down to 3rd place overall. It didn’t stop Alan Baxter from smiling though – I love that man.

Incredibly Mick Mahon, Munro Donald, Andy Faulkner and Dave Westwood -four of the nicest guys you will ever meet who were dead last yesterday with a 67 – today scored an impressive 85 points to win the day and make a massive move up the leaderboard. Well played.

In the overall team score it is all to play for with over half the field still in with a chance of victory tomorrow.

Kev Harts team are lying in 2nd place. Kev said that they would have had an even better score but Paul Yearsley was hopeless.

Taking the lead are Pete Ledger and his team of Jim Clarke, James Joyce and Graham Jackson. They followed a solid 80 points with 83 today to take a two shot lead on to the South course tomorrow. Anything can happen…..

Another great day today.

Good luck tomorrow everyone.

Tim.

North course scores 21st Jan
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Mick Mahon, Dave Westwood, Munro Donald, Andy Faulkner 85
2 Pete Ledger, Graham Jackson , Jim Clarke, James Joyce 83
3= Paul Dalby, Phil Vokes, Andy Lawman, Neil Higgins 80
3= Paul Traynor, Steve Moores, Martin Dwyer, Richard Margrave 80
5 Koos Alders, Marc Morris, Phil Pegum, Tim Spencer 79
6= Dean McFadden, John McAtee, John Pearson, Anthony Lloyd 78
6= Allan Brown, Mike Brown, Andy Bennett, Neil Worthington 78
6= John Bent, Ian Waller, Steve Latchford, Hugh Mullen 78
6= Jim Rymer, Mike Dempsey, Pete Newey, Phil Sellen 78
10 Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Dave Haycock, Ian Fensom 77
11 Steve Hall, Chris Adams, Garry Titchen, Martin Prescott 76
12 Pete Atherton, Roger Percival, Andy Wright, Martin France 75
13= Mike Clewley, Mike Thomas, Bill Riordan, John Simons 74
13= Ian Gemmell, Peter Roche, Peter McCulloch, Chris Hammond 74
15= Colin Roberts, Paul Griffiths, Andy Buckley, Mark Buckley 73
15= Alan Baxter, Gary Corbett, Dave Mulligan, Giles Terry 73
17 Bob Eastwood, Ian King, Pete Robinson, Darren Whittaker 71
18 Nick Barnes-Batty, Steve Nanda, Steve Lomax, Neil Clarke 68
19 Gerry O’Keefe, Dave Mitchell, Nigel Muirhead, Paul Meehan 67
20 Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Dave Sully , Donna Sully 66
21 Tom Drury, Phil Allen, Gary Kirkwood, Ed Fleming 62
Overall scores after 2 days in the sun 21st Jan
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Pete Ledger, Graham Jackson , Jim Clarke, James Joyce 163
2 Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Dave Haycock, Ian Fensom 161
3 Alan Baxter, Gary Corbett, Dave Mulligan, Giles Terry 160
4 Paul Dalby, Phil Vokes, Andy Lawman, Neil Higgins 158
5 Paul Traynor, Steve Moores, Martin Dwyer, Richard Margrave 154
6 Koos Alders, Marc Morris, Phil Pegum, Tim Spencer 153
7= Mick Mahon, Dave Westwood, Munro Donald, Andy Faulkner 152
7= Dean McFadden, John McAtee, John Pearson, Anthony Lloyd 152
7= Steve Hall, Chris Adams, Garry Titchen, Martin Prescott 152
7= Pete Atherton, Roger Percival, Andy Wright, Martin France 152
11 Allan Brown, Mike Brown, Andy Bennett, Neil Worthington 151
12 John Bent, Ian Waller, Steve Latchford, Hugh Mullen 150
13 Mike Clewley, Mike Thomas, Bill Riordan, John Simons 148
14 Jim Rymer, Mike Dempsey, Pete Newey, Phil Sellen 146
15 Colin Roberts, Paul Griffiths, Andy Buckley, Mark Buckley 144
16= Ian Gemmell, Peter Roche, Peter McCulloch, Chris Hammond 143
16= Nick Barnes-Batty, Steve Nanda, Steve Lomax, Neil Clarke 143
18= Bob Eastwood, Ian King, Pete Robinson, Darren Whittaker 139
18= Gerry O’Keefe, Dave Mitchell, Nigel Muirhead, Paul Meehan 139
18= Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Dave Sully , Donna Sully 139
21 Tom Drury, Phil Allen, Gary Kirkwood, Ed Fleming 129

Results from lovely Laranjal

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*next years event is open to 24 teams and will fill quickly*

Maxitours in sunny Portugal

Prestbury’s Chris Adams got the Algarvian Classic under way in fine style when he discarded any first tee nerves and smashed his opening drive high into the azure blue sky on the first hole. He was delighted to see it bound down the carpet like fairway.

Eighty-four players had a great day on this beautiful golf course.

Peter McCullough is a lovely bloke from Stockport Golf Club and it takes a lot for him to miss a game of golf. At Manchester airport he required a wheelchair to get in the plane. The stewardess asked him where he was going and looked surprised when he told her he was on a golf holiday. He is walking around the hotel on crutches as he waits for a hip operation. The funny thing is he was the best player on his team today as they returned 68 points..

Nigel Muirheads’ group are playing snakes – you have to put a euro in the kitty for each three-putt. His team had more snakes than the reptile house at Chester Zoo as the fast greens and alcohol induced shaking hands took their toll.

In today’s event the wealthy Mere team took a big lead. These guys have been out in December preparing for the event and after an average front nine they came home in 48 points after rattling in more than their fair share of putts. Alan Baxter(10) owns a stable full of race horses and he certainly had a team of thoroughbreds playing today. Dave Mulligan(9), Gary Corbett(8) and Giles Terry(10) completed the team.

Second place went to the much less wealthy Paul Yearsley Davyhulme team with 84 points. Paul reported ‘We would have been even better but Kev Hart let the team down.’

20% of Sweep money for the next two days will be allocated to best team score for teams in positions 11-21 not in the money to keep things interesting for all.

Quinta North tomorrow – another astounding golf course.
Get to bed.

Tim

Laranjal 20th Jan
Pos Team Players Score OoM Comment
1 Alan Baxter, Gary Corbett, Dave Mulligan, Giles Terry 87
2 Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Dave Haycock, Ian Fensom 84
3 Pete Ledger, Graham Jackson , Jim Clarke, James Joyce 80
4 Paul Dalby, Phil Vokes, Andy Lawman, Neil Higgins 78
5 Pete Atherton, Roger Percival, Andy Wright, Martin France 77
6 Steve Hall, Chris Adams, Garry Titchen, Martin Prescott 76
7 Nick Barnes-Batty, Steve Nanda, Steve Lomax, Neil Clarke 75
8= Koos Alders, Marc Morris, Phil Pegum, Tim Spencer 74
8= Mike Clewley, Mike Thomas, Bill Riordan, John Simons 74
8= Dean McFadden, John McAtee, John Pearson, Anthony Lloyd 74
8= Paul Traynor, Steve Moores, Martin Dwyer, Richard Margrave 74
12= Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Dave Sully , Donna Sully 73
12= Allan Brown, Mike Brown, Andy Bennett, Neil Worthington 73
14= Gerry O’Keefe, Dave Mitchell, Nigel Muirhead, Paul Meehan 72
14= John Bent, Ian Waller, Steve Latchford, Hugh Mullen 72
16 Colin Roberts, Paul Griffiths, Andy Buckley, Mark Buckley 71
17 Ian Gemmell, Peter Roche, Peter McCulloch, Chris Hammond 69
18= Bob Eastwood, Ian King, Pete Robinson, Darren Whittaker 68
18= Jim Rymer, Mike Dempsey, Pete Newey, Phil Sellen 68
20= Tom Drury, Phil Allen, Gary Kirkwood, Ed Fleming 67
20= Mick Mahon, Dave Westwood, Munro Donald, Andy Faulkner 67

Portugal and Fairhaven news

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Room at the following terrific events this Spring:

Fairhaven Tuesday 24th January
Mottram Hall Thursday 2nd February
Ringway Thursday 9th March
Helsby Thursday 13th April

Dear Maxitours competitor,

I hope you are looking forward to your break in the Algarvian sunshine this week.

I am delighted to report that the three golf courses are in terrific condition. Quinta South was recently voted the best golf resort in Europe 2022, Laranjal is a favourite with many of you and the North course is a great challenge.

You are most definitely playing three very special golf courses and the forecast is excellent.

I will be around all week of course hosting the event, handing out scorecards and recording scores when you finish. I will also have plenty of water to distribute throughout the week. If you have any issues please ring me on 07810 887636.

You should have just received tee times for the first two days. The final day on the stunning Quinta do Lago South course will be a two tee start in score order with the leaders out last.

I will see most of you on arrival at the airport and if I don’t catch you there, I shall see you for the welcome drink in the hotel on Thursday evening.
There will be an optional sweep of 60 euros a team which I will collect in the hotel bar on Thursday.

Have a great flight,
Yours in golfing heaven,

Tim.

Fairhaven start sheet
Tuesday 24th January

1a Dave Blood x4
2 Steve Aspinall x4
3a Tom Roe x4
3b Dave Stewardson x4
4 Richard Blackwell x4
5a Ed Pysden x4
5b Paul Wrigley x4
6 Gary Leek x4
7 Lee Tilley x4
8a Mick Mahon x4
8b Paul Fell x4
9a
9b Kev Hart x4
10 Simon Ashton x4
11a Neale Laurent x4
11b Paul Salt x4
12 Phil Gow x4
13 Dave Griffiths x4
14 Dave Hughes x4
15
16a Simon Poucher x4
17 Andy Taylor x4
18 Jimmy McEwan x4
18b Dave Goodwin x4

Maxitours at brilliant Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club

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Maxitours from brilliant Vale Royal Abbey.

A big thank you again to my good friend and fellow PGA Pro Matt Turnock for running my event once again today as I prepare for 84 Maxitours players to play in the Algarvian Masters next week –The three Quinta courses are in wonderful condition- you are in for a treat.
PLEASE CAN TRAVELLING TEAMS SEND ME ALL PLAYERS HANDICAP INDEX ASAP.

I gather that my players had a real treat at home today playing Vale Royal. I have had several texts telling me what how impressive the greens were. I was told a long time ago that best green keepers are able to keep the course open for their members all year round and Justin is now rated right up there with the very best in Cheshire.

Here is Matts report:

Big thanks to the catering and bar staff for their provision of quality food and drink for your enjoyment.
Fortunately, after many days of dreadfully heavy rain it didn’t stop today’s event from going ahead which is a credit to Vale Royal Abbey’s drainage and the excellent work from their green keeping staff in presenting the course in super condition for my event today.

The predominant comments coming back from players were how excellent the greens were and certainly this proved to be the case with the top scoring team of Jim Clarkes shooting an amazing 91 points to win by two shots. “Putts were flying in from all over the place from my team” exclaimed Jim.

Thank you to Vale Royal for the use of their course today as it’s always a pleasure to bring my events to this superb venue.
Results were:
NP 10th –Tom Roe – 1 dozen Srixon AD333’s
NP 16th –Chris Lee – 1 dozen Srixon AD333’s

2’s – £182.50 = 6 x Pro V1’s or 13 Srixon AD33’s per 2
Pete Atherton, John Harrop, Paul Fell, Tom Roe, Paul Moonan, John Fitzsimmons & Chris Lee

Special recognition – Gary Nieles (Hole in 1 on Par 4 3rd) = 1 Dozen Srixon AD333’s

Vale Royal Golf Club 11th January Score OOM
Jim Clarke Peter Ledger G. Jackson Peter McElkerney 91 Maxitours Chill out top each 12
Roger Percival Martin France Peter Atherton Ed Wilkinson 89 on cpo FJ Shirt each 10
Tom Roe Joe Stanley James Clarke Paul Moonan 89 Callaway Shirt each 8
Gary Nieles John Longworth Henry Melroes Richard Melrose 86 Callaway Shirt each 6
Peter Norbury Ian Snape David Rhodes Dave Sarsfield 84 on cpo Maxitours Cap each 4
Kev Hart Mark Foley Alan Vaughn Carl Margison 84 2
Jim Caldwell Peter Griggs Liam Pilkington John Roome 83 cpo
Martin Prescott Richard Johnson Nick Hargreaves Andy Oakes 83 cpo
Richard Blackwell Steve Austin Gary Smith John Hilton 83
Sam Leach Jonny Barton Chris Walley John Mather 80
Mick Mahon Dave Westwood Richard Palmer John Farnsworth 79
Simon Hemsley Gareth Bradley Ian King M. Green 79
Dave Blood Jim Cox Andy Sandham Colin Gallimore 79
Paul Fell Nigel Ashton Colin Bryan Mike Lowe 79
Dave Goodwin Dave Snape Phil Robinson Paul Price 79
Mike Hill Rob Blain Andy Corner Rob Hughes 77
Dave Marchant Rob Sinclair Lee Braxton Dave Mason 77
John Fitzsimmons Ken Booth Peter Abbott Jerry Salmon 77
Jim Lindsay Alan Stapley Alan Booth Hugh Logan 76
Simon Poucher Neil Simpson Brenan Leighton David Carlile 76
Neale Laurent Gary Berrisford Paul Butler John Harrop 75
Dave Monk Bill Davis Barry Wilson Simon Wilkinson 75
Paul Salt Norrie Erwin George Kerr Steve Blakeway 74
G. Davenport Chris Lee Steve Heywood Janet Heywood 73
John Hunt James Shiptson Dennis O’Neil Alison Shipston 73
Martin Humphries Keith Shale Barry Caldwell Joyce Larkin 72
Paul Higgs Mark Saxon Tim Spencer Steve Marshall 70

Fairhaven start sheet
Tuesday 24th January

Spaces free

1a Dave Blood x4
2 Jim Caldwell x4
3a
3b Steve Aspinall x4
4 Richard Blackwell x4
5a Ed Pysden x4
5b Dave Goodwin x4
6
7 Lee Tilley x4
8a Mick Mahon x4
8b Paul Fell x4
9a
9b Kev Hart x4
10 Gary Neiles x4
11a Neale Laurent x4
11b Paul Salt x4
12 Dave Monk x4
13 Dave Griffiths x4
14 Dave Hughes x4
15 Simon Ashton x4
16a Simon Poucher x4
16b Andy Taylor x4
17 Simon Hemsley x4
18 Jimmy McEwan x4

reserves

Phil Gow x4
Paul Gilbert x4
Dave Stewardson x4
Paul Wrigleyx4