Dear Maxitours player,

Tomorrows event at Ringway is off due to the forecast of heavy snow and freezing conditions.

Take your wives to Marks and Spencers instead and get some brownie points under your belt moving into the golf season.

Thanks to Tracy the respected Manager at Ringway who is so efficient and a real pleasure to work with.

Tim.

Spaces in these great Spring events

March

16th Formby Hall

29th Vale Royal

April

3rd Stockport

13th Helsby

21st Llangollen

28th Knutsford singles

Maxitours at Classy Conwy

Challenging golf on a terrific links course was the order of the day at Conwy.

‘That was a touch attritional! ‘Declared Richard Wakefield.

‘Even the sea gulls had their heads down.’ Noted Steve Heywood.

‘What a course, I loved that challenge today’ Remarked James Francis.

The early starters got the best of the weather before the occasional brief refreshing shower passed through.

There was a team of four Scousers from Formby Hall who played today. They were in an even chirpier mood than normal and found everything I said hilarious. This had nothing to do with last nights football result. I had to keep my distance.

Scoring was exceptionally close with three teams on 79 points, two teams on 80 points and three teams on 81 points!

The back nine was playing about 8 shots easier than the front nine. Phil Young and his Lymm team came home in 43 to finish 3rd, Martin Humphries and his Portal team came home in 44 points to take 2nd but Dave Goodwin(7) and his Sandbach team took the honours after a terrific 45 on the back nine.

Richard Williamson (8) finished the last three holes in two under par in a very impressive finish to his round. Well played chaps! Phil Robinson(6)and talkative talented Paul Woodbine(7) completed the team.

Thanks for your 100% attendance.

Tim

Nearest the Pin 13th Jan Heywood Doz AD333

Nearest the Pin 15th Phil Dickens Doz AD333

2’s £115 5 Pro V1 or 11 srixon per two

Steve Heywood Jim Heyward Phil McCurry Phil Young Ed Wilkinson Martin Prescott

This Thursdays Ringway start sheet

Hole 8 closed

9.00 John Atkin x4

9.09 Colin Roberts x4

9.18 Jim Caldwell x4

9.27 Dave Sarsfield x4

9.36 Paul Price x4

9.45 Graham Blood x4

9.54 Paul Traynor x4

10.03 Sam Leach x4

10.12 Paul Fell x4

10.21 Martin Humphries x4

10.30 Richard Harper x4

10.39 Steve Aspinall x4

10.48 Mick Mahon x4

10.57 Dave Blood x4

11.06 Steve Hall x4

11.15 Paul Evans x4

11.24 Neale Laurent x4

11.33 Paul Salt x4

11.42 Roy Ainsworth x4

11.51 Kev Hart x4

12.00 Rob Kenyon x4

12.09 Lewis Marland x4

12.18 Lee Merson x4

12.27 Peter Maher x4

12.36 Gary Leek x4

12.45 Andy Taylor x4

12.54 Eugenio Fernandez x4

1.03 Richard Blackwellx4

1.12 Geoff Bickerton x4

1.21 Paul Rudkin x4

1.30 Simon Raine x4

1.39 Mark Robinson x4 tbc

1.48Nathan Mills x4

1.57 Andy Dunster x4

Room has come free for 3 teams in the Welsh Classic – Conwy and North Wales 5th and 6th June – don’t miss this brilliant trip1

*Room for 1 team at Ringway on Thursday

*Mondays Conwy start times below

Maxitours at eye wateringly good Eaton.

Maxitours paid its first ever visit to Eaton Golf Club and the general consensus was: ‘Brilliant- When are we coming back?’

The amazing greens were the main subject of conversation in the bar. The surfaces are incredibly true and the massively undulating contours are a real challenge to every level. In mid-summer they are possibly the best greens in Cheshire.

Dave Goodwin wants everyone to know that he didn’t three putt today, he was also looking a bit confused as he drank his second pint the bar: ‘I’m not sure what I love the most about Eaton, those greens or the lovely lass in the half way house.’

Bill Tye is one of the most respected professionals in Cheshire. His pro shop is terrific and has a brilliant selection at great prices. His members are all great and really support him without going to the dark side. (American golf)

Russ behind the bar is an ex-marine and runs a tight ship behind his bar. He’s been at Eaton for years and his friendly hospitality really adds to the experience of playing at this great course.

After his round today Paul Woodbine muttered; ‘I’ve played that bad today I’m going looking for the headless woman.’ as he handed his card in. I thought he was having another funny turn before his playing partner informed me that it was the name of the nearby local pub.

Graham James commits the three deadly sins of amateur golf.

1. He owns a Chipper.

2. He has headcovers on his irons

3. He uses pink castle tees

4. He added a new one today when I looked at his irons before play and the grooves were completely caked in mud. ‘I never clean them in winter as it gives me extra run.’

Scoring was tough and it was the Colin Roberts veteran team who took the early lead with 84 points. 3rd place went to Hazel Groves Simon Ashton, Dan Moss, Mick Jones and Iain Cole with 83 points.

Garry Smith, Steve Austin, Jim Wardle and John Hilton took the honours with 85 points. Wardle and Smith both chipped in to score heavily on the 15th hole as they all had a great day out in deepest Cheshire. Well, played guys.

Thanks to everyone for your 100% attendance.

Brilliant.

Nearest the Pin 11th Ed Wilkinson Doz AD333

Nearest the pin 17th Paul Traynor Doz AD333

2’s Sweep £240

12 srixons or 5 pro V1s

Jonny Reeves Phil Hudson Paul Trainor x2 Richard Palmer Steve Nulty John Harrop Andy Taylor (Macc) John Hudson Andy Corner Alan Konarski

Conwy start sheet Monday 6th March

10.07 Simon Hemsley x4

10.15 Colin Roberts x4

10.24 Dave McDougall x4

10.32 Steve Aspinall x4

10.41 Mick Mahon x4

10.50 Paul Fell x4

10.58 David Hughes x4

11.06 Martin Humphries x4

11.15 Dave Goodwin x4

11.23 Jim Clarke x4

11.32 Dave Sully x4

11.40 Neale Laurent x4

11.49 Paul Salt x4

11.57 Dave Monk x4

12.06 Sam Leach x4

12.14 Kev Hart x4

12.23 Roger Percival x4

12 31 Dave Griffiths x4

12.40 Geoff Bickerton x4

12.49 John Hunt x4

12.57 Jim Lindsay x4

Dear Maxitours player,

Here is the latest Xentum Order of Merit.

Xentum is a team of experienced financial planners who support business owners, families and individuals to get the most out of life. The are delighted to sponsor our Winter and Summer Order of Merits.

Xentum Contact number: 0161 546 7452

http://www.xentum.co.uk

There are 11 events left in the Xentum winter order of merit. The temperature is rising both on the golf courses and at the top of the leaderboard.
Good friends Dave Rhodes and Dave Sarsfield from Saddleworth have recently stormed up the rankings after a great start to 2023 has seen them achieve a couple of excellent wins.

Can the two likeable businessmen handle the pressure?

The Latest XENTUM Maxitours Order of Merit 2023 (after Stockport event)

1 Dave Rhodes 44
1 Dave Sarsfield 44
3 Gary Smith 42
4 Richard Blackwell 38
5 Jim Clarke 34
6 Paul Fell 32
6 Neale Laurent 32
8 Jim Caldwell 30
8 Peter Griggs 30
10 Lee Charnley 28
10 John Hilton 28
10 Graham Jackson 28
10 Pete Ledger 28
10 John Longworth 28
10 Gary Neiles 28
16 John Harrop 24
16 Pete Norbury 24
18 Pete Atherton (Lymm) 22
18 Colin Bryan 22
18 Dave Cooper 22
18 Kev Hart 22
18 Mike Lowe 22
18 Alan Vaughan 22
24 Nigel Ashton 20
24 Nathan Mills 20
24 James Mooney 20
24 Roger Percival 20
24 Ed Wilkinson 20
24 Paul Yearsley 20
30 Steve Austin 18
30 Billy Coleman 18
30 Gary Winston 18
33 Paul Butler 16
33 Andy Hamlett 16
33 Dave Hest 16
36 Richard Melrose 14
37 Ken Booth 12
37 Fred Bridge 12
37 Gavin Connor 12
37 John Fitzsimmons 12
37 Sam Garnett 12
37 Tony Jennison 12
37 Peter McElkerney 12
37 Kevin McEvoy 12
37 Simon Moorhouse 12
37 Henry Petrie 12
37 Ed Pysden 12
37 John Rooney 12
37 Jack Schofield 12
37 Alan Simpson 12
37 Graham Wilkinson 12
52 Roy Ainsworth 10
52 Brian Ankers 10
52 Jason Atherton 10
52 Richard Bannard 10
52 Chris Bland 10
52 Josh Brand 10
52 Paul Butler 10
52 Martin France 10
52 Alan Giles 10
52 Dave Hanson 10
52 Ian Hebbingdon 10
52 Simon Johnston 10
52 John Kelsall 10
52 Jeremy Neale 10
52 Dave Parry 10
52 Tim Potter 10
52 Darren Riley 10
52 Russ Sollitt 10
52 Dave Tobutt 10
71 Nigel Armitage 8
71 Simon Ashton 8
71 Dave Blood 8
71 James Clarke 8
71 Jim Cox 8
71 Jim Edgerton 8
71 Ian Fensom 8
71 Mike Grainger 8
71 Neil Griffiths 8
71 Dave Mason 8
71 Paul Moonan 8
71 Peter Moores 8
71 Dan Moss 8
71 Dean Newsham 8
71 Phil Raines 8
71 Colin Roberts 8
71 Tom Roe 8
71 Dave Ryder 8
71 Ian Smith 8
71 Joe Stanley 8
71 Adrian Waring 8
92 Geoff Bickerton 6
92 Adrian Brown 6
92 Graham Clarke 6
92 John Farnsworth 6
92 Andy Faulkner 6
92 John Hartley 6
92 Jay Hayward 6
92 Martin Humphries 6
92 Jim Kenyon 6
92 Mick Mahon 6
92 Henry Melrose 6
92 Richard Palmer 6
92 Liam Pilkington 6
92 Martin Schofield 6
92 Michael Schofield 6
92 Alf Shillitoe 6
108 Dave Abram 4
108 Tom Bane 4
108 Martin Bray 4
108 Chris Burnett 2
108 Jay Dempsey 4
108 Mike Fenton 4
108 Phil Gow 4
108 Dave Griffiths 4
108 Gareth Gwilliam 4
108 Nigel Hallows 4
108 Paul Hurst 4
108 Jamie Lloyd 4
108 Andy Mills 4
108 Ian Pickles 4
108 Mark Sanderson 4
108 Ian Snape 4
108 John Tomlinson 4
108 Ben Toolin 4
108 Martin Williams 4
108 Roger Woolstenholme 4
128 Chris Adams 2
128 Malcolm Bates 2
128 Rob Blain 2
128 Bryce Brooks 2
128 Bob Bolton 2
128 Dave Bolton 2
128 Iain Cole 2
128 Andy Corrigan 2
128 Mark Foley 2
128 Mike Hill 2
128 Jon Hudson 2
128 Tim Johnson 2
128 Mick Jones 2
128 Nick Jones 2
128 David Lathwood 2
128 Karl Marginson 2
128 Phil McCurry 2
128 Neil Pemberton 2
128 Martin Prescott 2
128 Paul Robinson 2
128 Paul Salt 2
128 Steve Smith 2
128 Stuart Smith 2
128 Lee Tilley 2
128 Darren Wilkinson 2
128 Andrew Williams 2

Maxitours at superb Stockport

February continues to astound. All our local golf courses are really benefitting from the unseasonably warm, dry weather but Stockport is really flourishing. To hand cut and then iron the greens for us is a great effort and most appreciated.

The feedback from everyone throughout the day was tremendous.

‘I really enjoyed that!’ Said Jim Cox -then simply added: ’Quality’

‘Compliments to the green keeper’ Announced Dave McDougall.

‘Immaculate!’ Added Steve Heywood.

Izzy and Daisy behind the bar were very professional and really attentive to all my players – excellent.
Secretary Jayne Scowen is one of the loveliest people I know and it was great to see her working hard and looking so well in the office at Stockport today.

It was also a pleasure to see a team from nearby Heaton Moor competing. The club is famous for its old professional Charlie Chevalier who claimed over 30 holes in one on the par three, tenth hole which was just outside his pro shop. Rather than talking nonsense to his golfers all day like I do, he would rather to spend his working day taking divots and trying to add to his record tally.
The Heaton team didn’t manage any holes in one but Terry McHale got a two. Well played.

The course really was there for the taking. Tees were forward and one of the par fives was playing less than 400 yards. Even Mick Mahon was over the back in two shots. Incredible.
Two reachable par 5’s and 2 reachable par 4’s always meant scoring would be very inflated.

The fast running fairways really helped the higher handicappers and it was the affable Prestbury veteran team of Ed Pysden(20), Fred Bridge(19), Simon Moorhouse(7) and Henry Petrie(3) who took the honours. I taught Ed how to play when I worked at Mottram Hall and he was a founder member in 1991.
‘I’m delighted to have a Maxitours win. It’s taken over thirty years but I’ve just about managed to forget everything you taught me.’ Thanks for that one Ed. Henry Petrie shot one under par to provide a solid foundation.

Second place went to the Saddleworth team. Dave Sarsfield(17) had the first eagle of his career on the 9th hole after he sunk his 135 yard approach shot. His team had a superb 50 points on the front nine before a more respectable 43 points on the back nine saw them finish in 2nd place.

Third place went to retired fireman Kev Harts team with 92 points beating Jim Caldwell’s team into 4th who also scored 92. Alan Vaughan(8) had a superb day on the greens. Hart has seen some blazes over the years but he couldn’t cool down Alan’s putter after it caught fire on the back nine.

Thanks to everyone for your support. What a great day. Tim

Nearest the pin 16th Dozen AD333 Alan Vaughan
Nearest the pin 18th Dozen AD333 Mark Poland
2’s sweep £200 3 pro v1 or 7 srixon AD333 per two
Henry Petrie Simon Moorhouse Tom Bane Jim Caldwell Andy Parrington Dave Buckley Jonny Gillabrand George Murphy Graham Jackson Paul Fell Terry McHale Phil McCurry Geoff Bickerton Pete Norbury Graham Davenport Andy Duncan

Eaton start sheet
Friday 3rd March

9.40 John Atkin x4
9.48 Simon Hemsley x4
9.57 Colin Roberts x4
10.05 Martin Humphries x4
10.14 Dave Blood x4
10.23 Paul Fell x4
10.32 Ed Pysden x4
10.40 Dave Goodwin x4
10.49 Steve Aspinall x4
10.57 Mick Mahon x4
11.06 Neale Laurent x4
11.14 Paul Evans x4
11.23 Jim Lindsay x4
11.32 Roger Percival x4
11.40 Dave Griffiths x4
11.49 Peter Maher x4
11.58 John Hilditch x4
12.07 Geoff Bickerton x4
12.16 Dave Sully x4
12.24 Paul Salt x4
12.33 Martin Williams x4
12.42Dave Monk x4
12.50 Kev Hart x4
12.59 Richard Blackwellx4
1.08Jim Rymer x4
1.16 Tom Roe x4
1.25 John Hudson x4
1.34 Andy Taylor x4
1.43 Simon Poucher x4
1.52 Paul Browne x4
2.00 John Wilson x4
2.09 Simon Ashton x4