Results from fantastic Vale Royal

Posted on September 24, 2025 by tpmaxwell

Spaces at Llangollen next week – a beautiful and brilliant Autumn course!!

Maxitours at fantastic Vale Royal.

Vale Royal is now a premier course in Cheshire and a firm favourite with my players. It oozes class from the moment you drive into the property.

I first played here in 1998 and there were saplings everywhere. It has now matured into a classic Cheshire Parkland course and is fantastic to play. The clubhouse is as good as it gets.
Thanks to Ian Embury and everyone at this venue for looking after us so well today. The food and hospitality was excellent.

Maxitours regular Richard Williamson loves his golf and he plays 3 times a week.
‘I bet you can’t wait to watch the Ryder Cup?’ I asked him.
‘ Not really, I cant get too excited about it to be honest.’
There must be something wrong with him. I can’t sleep I am so excited. Come on Luke and the lads.

Paul Evans has entered the Algarvian Classic to break up the Winter blues. He has been on the past four trips and loves it but normally finishes last. This year he has hand-picked a team and confidently decided to give them a run out today. When he handed the card in they were in last place with 70 points.
‘Is it too late to pull out?.’

Ted Lacey is the Alexander Isak of golf. He played for two different teams in this weeks event. His terrible lack of loyalty meant he left Graham Jenkinson’s team with whom he finished 22nd and thought he upgraded to Andy Taylors team – unfortunately they finished 32nd today.

Pete Anstis and his Ringway team look quite intelligent but the on-course nearest the pin marker is a tube and the paper where you write your name is in the tube. They were all completely baffled by this latest technology.

In todays event The Yorkshire team of Rob Platt, Tom Broadhead, Tim Barstow and Darren Wilson came over from Barnsley and chopped their way to an impressive 87 points to take first place.
Martin Hammans Sale team were 2nd and Colin Roberts took 3rd.

In the overall two-day event 13 teams played both days and coming out on top in a hard fought contest was Colin Roberts, Steve Jones, Ian Snape and Dr Andy Williamson. They followed up their 84 points on Tuesday with another 84 today to win on their ‘last 18 hole’ card play off. Congratulations!

Gary Neiles, John Longworth, John Colquitt and Martin Molyneaux have been runners up three times this year and were gutted to narrowly miss out again.
Well played everybody.

Paul Fell recorded a two on the par four 14th hole and will talk you through it if you ask him.
Thanks for your unrivalled support,
Tim

Nearest the pin 10th Doz AD333 Alan Eyre
Nearest the pin 16th Doz AD333 Dave Abram

2’s sweep 4 pro v1 5 tp 5 or 9 srixon AD333
£285
Steve Dow Ray Tennant x2 Steve Davidson Ben Hope Andy Taylor Moby Rawthore Paul Fell James Buchanan Henry Petrie Fred Bridge Ed Pysden Dave Abram John Hilton Janet Heywood Steve Profitt John Simpson Pete Anstis

	Vale Royal Results			24th Sept

Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Rob Platt, Darren Wilson, Tim Bairstow, Tom Broomhead	87		Oscar Jacobsen windtop each
2	Martin Hamman, Naemm Ahmed, Manni Rawthore, Martin Hamman	85		FJ Shirt each
3	Colin Roberts, Andy Williamson, Ian Snape, Steve Jones	84
4	Ian King, Andy Dean, Andy Hagan, Kevin Cunliffe	82		Callaway shirt each
5=	Peter Fildes, Tony Hope, Steve Hodkinson, Ben Hope	81		Callaway shirt each
5=	Gary Neiles, John Colquitt, Martin Molyneaux, John Longworth	81
5=	Lewis Marland, Phil Dickens, Phil Dickens, John Cross	81		Maxitours cap each
8=	Sean Askham, Paul Manning, Andy Barker, James Buchanan	80		Maxitours cap each
8=	Steve Lamont, Pete Gold, Steve Rawlinson, Dave Hughes	80
10=	Ed Pysden, Fred Bridge, Lee Townley, Henry Petrie	79
10=	Neale Laurent, Stuart Collier, Shuan Nicholls, Dave Abram	79
10=	Richard Hall, John Clarke, John Boswell, Steve Brown	79
10=	Steve Austin, Gary Smith, John Hilton, Daryl Mitton	79
10=	Tony O’Gara, Simon Hemsley, John Simpson, Steve Profitt	79
10=	Mark Robinson, Pete Anstis, Jon Waterman, Louaz Hoften	79
16=	Matt Cheffins, Nigel Edwards, Sam Williams, Tom Butler	78
16=	Dave Goodwin, Richard Williamson, Pete Brown, Paul Woodbine	78
16=	Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Jon Nuttall, Graham Davenport	78
19=	Nigel Ashton, Stuart Smith, Mike Lowe, Colin Bryan	77
19=	Paul Calnan, Gary Leyland, Steve Webb, Steve Dow	77
19=	Darren Wilkinson, Rick Potter, Robin Darby, James Levell	77
22=	Andy Haywood, Paul Unwin, Nick Coleman, Howard Kelly	76
22=	Sam Leach, Chris Walley, Jonny Barton, Jim Hodges	76
22=	Pete Jewitt, Don Bailey, David Fussell, Charles Keirl	76
25=	John Atkin, Stuart Blake, Mike McGoun, Ross Sellors	75
25=	Barry Caldwell, Ray Tennant, Damon Lawrenson, Andrew Dean	75
25=	Josh Street, Chris Stetch, Tony Leigh, George Kerr	75
25=	Jon Roland, Simon Burrows, Miguel Seale, MartinSeabrook	75
25=	Paul Higgs, Tim Spencer, Mark Saxon , Tom Coffey	75
30=	Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Alan Vaughan, Mark Foley	73
30=	Glynn Issacs, Martin Oldfield, Tony Sampson, Chris Davies	73
30=	Bob Kelsall, Fiona Kelsall, Jonny Reeves, Dave Keen	73
33	Andy Taylor, Andy Strickley, Ted Lacey, Chris Graham	71
34=	Paul Evans, Martin Sands, Lee Braxton, Kev Hargreaves	70
34=	Steve Aspinall, Ken Booth, Simon Wilkinson, Colin Berry	70
34=	Mick Mahon, Nick Tomlinson, Richard Palmer, Andy Russell	70

	Day 1 results Crewe			23rd Dec

Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Tom Faulkner, Paul Robinson, Phil McCurry, Peter Taylor	88	12	Oscar Jacobsen wind top each
2	Gary Neiles, John Colquitt, Martin Molyneaux, Rob Price	87	10
3	Moby Rawthore, Steve Best, Pete Moores, Martin Bray	86	8	FJ Shirt each
4	Colin Roberts, Andy Williamson, Dave Snape, Steve Jones	84	6
5	Steve Austin, Gary Smith, John Hilton, Daryl Mitton	83	4
6	Matt Cheffins, Nigel Edwards, Paul Ashley, Pete Keena	82	2	Callaway shirt each
7=	Nigel Ashton, Stuart Smith, Mike Lowe, Colin Bryan	82		Maxitours scorecard holder
7=	Chris Adams, Martin Prescott, Steve Best, Nick Hargeaves	82
9	Jeremy Waterhouse, Richard Atkin, Dave Swanson, Steve Baldwin	80
10	Jon Hudson, Mike Hill, Rob Blain , Gary Brooks	79
11=	Dave Sarsfield, Paul Newnes, Peter Sparks, Lee Tilley	78
11=	Roger Souter, Nigel Hall, Ben Jackson, Jonny Reeves	78
13	Tony O’Gara, Simon Hemsley, John Simpson, Steve Profitt	77
14	Geoff Bickerton, Steve Booth, Gary Myerscough, Mark Richardson	76
15	John Boswell, Alan Evans, Richard Hall, Pete Fotheringham	75
16=	Lewis Marland, Phil Dickens, Paul Robinson, John Cross	74
16=	Josh Street, Chris Stetch, Tony Leigh, George Kerr	74
18=	Steve Schofield, Paul Robinson, Malc Dore, Alan Gibson	73
18=	Paul Evans, Tony Evans, Dave Pearson, Cass Vernon	73
18=	Paul Gilbert, Martin Oldfield, Martin Quinn, David Smith	73
18=	Mick Jones, Frankie Wood, Mike Wood,	73
22=	Andy Taylor, Andy Strickley, Chris Brader, Chris Graham	72
22=	Graham Jenkinson, Gareth Moore, Kevin J Moore, Ted Lacey	72
22=	Pete Jewitt, Don Bailey, David Fussell, Charles Keirl	72
25=	Sam Leach, Chris Walley, Jonny Barton, John Mather	71
25=	Sean Askham, Paul Manning, Andy Barker, James Buchanan	71
27=	Gary Lasham, Dave Walters, Gerry O’Keefe, Alan Maidment	70
27=	Dave McGuiness, Howard Kelly, Paiul Calnan, Steve Dow	70
29	Jon Roland, Simon Burrows, Miguel Seale, MartinSeabrook	62

	Cheshire Classic Final results			24th Sept

Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1=	Colin Roberts, Andy Williamson, Dave Snape, Steve Jones	168		Footjoy quilted top each
1=	Gary Neiles, John Colquitt, Martin Molyneaux, Rob Price	168		FJ Shirt each
3	Steve Austin, Gary Smith, John Hilton, Daryl Mitton	162		Callaway shirt each
4	Nigel Ashton, Stuart Smith, Mike Lowe, Colin Bryan	159
6	Lewis Marland, Phil Dickens, Paul Robinson, John Cross	155
5	Tony O’Gara, Simon Hemsley, John Simpson, Steve Profitt	156
7	Sean Askham, Paul Manning, Andy Barker, James Buchanan	151
8	Josh Street, Chris Stetch, Tony Leigh, George Kerr	149
9	Pete Jewitt, Don Bailey, David Fussell, Charles Keirl	148
10	Sam Leach, Chris Walley, Jonny Barton, John Mather	147
11	Andy Taylor, Andy Strickley, Chris Brader, Chris Graham	143
12	Jon Roland, Simon Burrows, Miguel Seale, MartinSeabrook	137

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Maxitours at Classy Crewe

Posted on September 23, 2025 by tpmaxwell

Room for 1 team at Llangollen next Friday – A MUST PLAY COURSE

Terrific Winter schedule released on Monday!

Maxitours at classy Crewe

A stunning day greeted Maxitours players at Crewe.

The Clubhouse is a cracker and Sandra and her smiling team were open bright and early for us. Thanks very much.
The course gets better each year. I love it here and think it is one of the great parkland courses in Cheshire. Today’s players all agreed.

The greens were hand cut for us and the whole course was excellent considering this summers’ testing weather conditions. Plenty of recent overseeding on the fairways ensured they were like carpets. The bunkers were all washed out after Sundays drenching but three days hard work from the greens staff meant they were excellent today.

Twenty four handicap Tony Evans struggles with his driving most weeks. Things got even worse today. He was struggling with his driving even before he arrived at the club. The sun was in his eyes down the narrow lane to the secluded course.
‘I nearly crashed my car twice.’ Reported the wayward Alsager man.

Steve Jones was a late stand in for Colin Roberts team. The Crewe member played great and helped his team into 4th Place. Rather like Patrick Cantlay he thinks he should get paid to represent the team.

In todays event Moby Rawthores Sale team took 3rd place with 86 points.
Gary Neiles Sandiway team lie in 2nd with 87 points.

It was the Heyrose quartet Tom Faulkner, Paul Robinson, Peter Taylor and Phil McCurry who had the best score of the day with an excellent 88 points.

‘This is the biggest event in golf this week, we are incredibly proud to win. Maxitours events make the Ryder cup look like a monthly medal.’ Declared knowledgeable Faulkner.

Day two of the two day event takes place tomorrow at Vale Royal.
Should be another great day. Thanks for your 100% attendance,
Tim

Nearest the pin 5th Andy Strickley Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 8th Sean Askham Doz AD333

2’s sweep £215
5 pro v1s 6 tp5 or 12 srixons per two

Martin Prescot Steve Best x2 Paul Robinson Andy Strickley Moby Rawthore Josh Street Graham Jenkinson Steve Austin Charles Keirl

	Crewe			23rd Sept

Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Tom Faulkner, Paul Robinson, Phil McCurry, Peter Taylor	88
2	Gary Neiles, John Colquitt, Martin Molyneaux, Rob Price	87
3	Moby Rawthore, Steve Best, Pete Moores, Martin Bray	86
4	Colin Roberts, Andy Williamson, Dave Snape, Steve Jones	84
5	Steve Austin, Gary Smith, John Hilton, Daryl Mitton	83
6=	Matt Cheffins, Nigel Edwards, Paul Ashley, Pete Keena	82
6=	Nigel Ashton, Stuart Smith, Mike Lowe, Colin Bryan	82
6=	Chris Adams, Martin Prescott, Steve Best, Nick Hargeaves	82
9	Jeremy Waterhouse, Richard Atkin, Dave Swanson, Steve Baldwin	80
10	Jon Hudson, Mike Hill, Rob Blain , Gary Brooks	79
11=	Dave Sarsfield, Paul Newnes, Peter Sparks, Lee Tilley	78
11=	Roger Souter, Nigel Hall, Ben Jackson, Jonny Reeves	78
13	Tony O’Gara, Simon Hemsley, John Simpson, Steve Profitt	77
14	Geoff Bickerton, Steve Booth, Gary Myerscough, Mark Richardson	76
15	John Boswell, Alan Evans, Richard Hall, Pete Fotheringham	75
16=	Lewis Marland, Phil Dickens, Paul Robinson, John Cross	74
16=	Josh Street, Chris Stetch, Tony Leigh, George Kerr	74
18=	Steve Schofield, Paul Robinson, Malc Dore, Alan Gibson	73
18=	Paul Evans, Tony Evans, Dave Pearson, Cass Vernon	73
18=	Paul Gilbert, Martin Oldfield, Martin Quinn, David Smith	73
18=	Mick Jones, Frankie Wood, Mike Wood,	73
22=	Andy Taylor, Andy Strickley, Chris Brader, Chris Graham	72
22=	Graham Jenkinson, Gareth Moore, Kevin J Moore, Ted Lacey	72
22=	Pete Jewitt, Don Bailey, David Fussell, Charles Keirl	72
25=	Sam Leach, Chris Walley, Jonny Barton, John Mather	71
25=	Sean Askham, Paul Manning, Andy Barker, James Buchanan	71
27=	Gary Lasham, Dave Walters, Gerry O’Keefe, Alan Maidment	70
27=	Dave McGuiness, Howard Kelly, Paiul Calnan, Steve Dow	70
29	Jon Roland, Simon Burrows, Miguel Seale, MartinSeabrook	62

TOMORROWS times at Vale royal
8.28 David Wilkinson x4
8.36 Colin Roberts x4
8.44 Rob Platt x4
8.52 Dave Goodwin x4
9.00 Ed Pysden x4
9.08 Paul Fell x4
9.16 Barry Caldwell x
9.24 Ian King x4
10.30 Andy Taylor x4
10.38 Neale Laurent x4
10.47 Gary Neiles x4
10.56 Dave M O’Farrell x4
11.04 1Mick Mahon x4
11.12 Lewis Marland x4
11.21 Richard Blackwell x4
11.30 Martin Humphries x4
11.39 Paul Price x4
11.48 Paul Evans x4
11.56 Chris Ravenscroft x4
12.05 Dave More O’Farrell x4
12.14 Steve Aspinall x4
12.23 Kev Hart x4
12.32 Paul Salt x4
12.41 Nigel Davies 1 x4
12.50 Nigel Davies 2 x4
12.59 Sam Leach x4
1.07 Moby Rawthore x4
1.16 Dave Hughes x4
1.25 Peter Fildes x4
1.35 Jon Roland x4
1.44 Peter Maher x4
1.52 Tim Spencer x4
2.01 Steve Heywood x4
2.20
2,29 Tony O’Gara x4
2,38 Pete Jewitt x4
2.46 Darren Wilkinson x4
2.55 Mark Robinson x4

Tim Maxwell
Advanced PGA Professional
The Knutsford Golf Club
07810 887636

Results from Stormy Hopwood

Posted on September 15, 2025 by tpmaxwell

*Cheshire Classic next week – times below
*Check times carefully and inform your team – (there were a few changes)

Maxitours at stormy Hopwood

After an incredible Summer the weather finally broke for Maxitours players today. The early starters had the best of the weather but by mid afternoon the wind was up and the rain came in.
The freely draining moorland course held up well. Thanks to head green keeper John and his team for getting the course so playable for us – brilliant.
Luckily the Hopwood catering and hospitality was superb so players could drown their sorrows and get some well-earned comfort food to warm up.

Despite the cold rain Dave Madely from Hale enjoyed himself:
‘I’ve not had this much fun since I went to see the dentist last week.’ He admitted.
Manchester United fan John Webb looked depressed before he went out.
‘ I’m not sure what I enjoyed most- watching United lose to City or playing golf today.’

The Hopwood course drains well and was never going to flood but conditions weren’t ideal for golf – thanks so much to everyone for your attendance and grit. It was a battle today but thanks for your incredible integrity. I really, really appreciate it.

Phil Brown had a bad day. The likeable South African is still getting used to the English Climate. He turned up wearing shorts.
‘It was warm in Cheshire this morning!’ Reported the confused Southern Hemisphere man.
The shivering Hale member then lost his wallet. And his team finished last.

Scores were better this morning before the rain intensified.
Four teams shared second place on 80 points which was impressive. Winning the card play off after getting 39 points on the tougher back nine was John Roome, Steve Perrett, James Cash and Jim Caldwell.

Dave Sarsfield, Dave Rhodes, Ian Hogg and Pete Norbury play at Saddleworth so they thought conditions were pleasant and they finished 3rd despite playing late in the day.

Geoff Bickerton and Richard Blackwells team were 4th and 5th respectively after running out of steam after excellent front nines.

Winning today was Jon Hudsons ever present Bramall Park team.

They flew out of the blocks with 46 points on the easier front nine and held it together somehow over the closing holes to come home in 38 for a four shot win. Two excellent pars from Hudson and Corner on the 15th were crucial.

Thanks again for your support everyone.
Incredible.

Tim

Nearest the pin 13th Niall Logan Doz AD333
Nearest the pin 16th Mike Bohannan Doz AD333

2 £242.50 6 pro v1 7 TP5 14 Srixon AD333

Mark Austin Simon Wilkinson Mark Hughes Niall Logan Martin Prescott Colin Harding Dave Woods Gary Myerscough Andy Bradshaw Mike Bohannan

	Hopwood			15th Sept

Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Jon Hudson, Mike Hill, Andy Corner, Alan Mayo	84	12	Oscar Jacobsen wind top
2	Jim Caldwell, Steve Perrett, John Roome, James Cash	80	10	FJ Shirt each
3	Dave Sarsfield, Peter Norbury, Dave Rhodes, Ian Hogg	80	8	Callaway shirt each
4	Geoff Bickerton, Steve Booth, Gary Myerscough, Mark Richardson	80	6	Callaway shirt each
5	Steve Austin, Gary Smith, John Hilton, Richard Blackwell	80	4	Maxitours scorecard holder
6	Jim Clarke, Norrie Erwin, Graham Jackson, Richard T-Carr	79	2	Maxitours scorecard holder
7	Paul Price, Martin Wainman, Colin Brown, Tom Butler	79
8=	Andy Parrington, Alan Stewart, David Silvester,	78
8=	Mick Jones, Dan Moss, Iain Cole, John Evans	78
10	Lewis Marland, Phil Dickens, Paul Robinson, Dave Greenwood	77
11=	Bob Clarke, Andy Barker, Mark Hughes, Niall Logan	76
11=	Barry Caldwell, Kieth White, Damon Lawrenson, Phil Molyneaux	76
11=	Mick Mahon, Andy Faulkner, Richard Palmer, Andy Bradshaw	76
14=	Dave Goodwin, Richard Williamson, Phil Robinson, Paul Woodbine	75
14=	Colin Roberts, David Marchant, Carl Deaville, Dave Mason	75
14=	Steve Brown, Delat Gulzar, Pete Clarke, Dave Harrison	75
14=	Martin Prescott, Phil Singh, Pete Atherton, Chris Adams	75
18	Peter Fildes, Tony Hope, Mike Bohannon, David Lavin	74
19	Tony O’Gara, Warren Newton, John Simpson, Dave Woods	73
20	Nigel Ashton, Paul Fell, Mike Lowe, Colin Bryan	72
21	Ian King, Simon Hemsley, Andy Hagan, Andy Dean	70
22=	Steve Webb, Gary Leyland, Rtim Readitt, Andy Hayward	69
22=	Kev Hart, Paul Yearsley, Alan Vaughan, John Davies	69
24	Peter Maher, Dave Keen, Ben Jackson, Jonny Reeves	68
25	Joyca Larkin, Tony Hereford, Keith Shale, Pete Van-Boyd	66
26=	Dave Smith , David Gallagher, Jonny Yates, Phil Brown	65
26=	Steve Aspinall, Steve Jones, Simon Wilkinson, Alan Simpson	65

Crewe Golf Club TUESDAY 23rd
Cheshire Classic Day1

8.30 Colin Roberts x4
8.40 Jon Hudson x4
8.50 Chris Adams x4
9.00 Paul Fell x4
9.09 Paul Price x4
9.18 Steve Schofield x4
9.27 Andy Taylor x4
9.36 Sam Leach x4
9.45 Paul Evans x4
9.54
10.03 Lewis Marland x4
10.12 Martin Humphries x4
10.21 Tony ‘Gara x4
10.30 SteveAspinall x4
10.39 Kev Hart x4
10.48Paul Salt x4
12.12 Dave More O’Farrell x4
12.22 Tom Faulkner x4
12.31 Nigel Davies 1 x4
12.40 Nigel Davies 2 x4
12.49 Graham Jenkinson x4
12.57 Richard Blackwell x4
1.06 Geoff Bickerton x4
1.15 Lee Tilley x4
1.24 Gary Neiles x4
1.33 Chris Ravenscroft x4
1.42 Jeremy Waterhouse x4
1.51 Peter Maher x4
2.00 Pete Jewitt x4
2.09 Gary Lasham x4
2.18 Jon Roland x4
2.27 Woody x4

Cheshire Classic Day 2
Vale Royal Golf Club
WEDS 24th September

8.28 David Wilkinson x4
8.36 Colin Roberts x4
8.44 Rob Platt x4
8.52 Dave Goodwin x4
9.00 Ed Pysden x4
9.08 Paul Fell x4
9.16 Barry Caldwell x
9.24 Ian King x4
10.30 Andy Taylor x4
10.38 Neale Laurent x4
10.47 Gary Neiles x4
10.56 Dave M O’Farrell x4
11.04 1Mick Mahon x4
11.12 Lewis Marland x4
11.21 Richard Blackwell x4
11.30 Martin Humphries x4
11.39 Paul Price x4
11.48 Paul Evans x4
11.56 Dave More O’Farrell x4
12.05 Steve Aspinall x4
12.14 Kev Hart x4
12.23 Paul Salt x4
12.32 Nigel Davies 1 x4
12.41 Nigel Davies 2 x4
12.50 Sam Leach x4
12.59 Geoff Bickerton x4
1.07 Lee Tilley x4
1.16 Peter Fildes x4
1.25 Chris Ravenscroft x4
1.35 Jon Roland x4
1.44 Peter Maher x4
1.52 Tim Spencer x4
2.01 Steve Heywood x4
2.20 Dave Hughes x4
2,29 Tony O’Gara x4
2,38 Pete Jewitt x4
2.46 Darren Wilkinson x4
2.55 Mark Robinson x4