Maxitours Ringway

Warrington Golf Club just keeps getting better and better. The greens today were incredible and made putting a real pleasure for everyone. I even saw Pete Myers roll in a six-footer on the 18th.
I don’t think I have ever had as many golfers tell me that ‘Those greens were magnificent!’

The catering staff are also at the top of their game, the steak pie and chips and bacon butties on sale throughout the day were delicious. Angie who looked after us is certainly not the quietest lady I have ever met but her hospitality and customer service were outstanding. New highly rated General Manager Max Sullivan must be very proud of all his staff today and the condition of his golf course.

The course is located right in the heart of the Cheshire plain but bizarrely sits on top of a large hill so that the views over Manchester and Liverpool are incredible. The elevated 7th tee is just about the highest point in Warrington but the highest object in Warrington today was Dave Francis’ golf ball after he skied his tee shot ‘going for a big one.’ It came down with snow on it. Simon Pouchers’ golf ball late in the day possibly went even higher after a hungry crow flew off with it as he played the 18th hole.

Team manager Steve Marsh plays most weeks but was unavailable today. Unlike Manchester United his team performed even worse in his absence finishing in a lowly 18th.

Sam Leach had a great score of 85 points to take 3rd place on a card play-off. Jim Hodges(3) Chris Walley(11) and John Mather(8) were in his team. Likeable Sam was on fire and birdied both the tough 2nd and 5th holes. Even Jim Hodges rolled in three birdies to help his team gain a podium finish.

Paul Fell’s (5) Carden Park team of Colin Bryan(8), Ian Venables(16) and Wrexham’s Mike Lowe(8) were terrific today and were all delighted with their haul of 87 points but it was beaten on the back nine by the Saddleworth quartet of Lee Tilley(9), Dave Rhodes(13), Dave Sarsfield(17) and ex Wigan rugby league Chairman Pete Norbury(18). These lads started on the 11th and picked up 7 points on their closing hole after Peter made a quality birdie under immense pressure.
Well played chaps.

Thanks to everyone for your attendance.
Brilliant. Thanks Tim.

Nearest the pin 9th Dozen AD333
Nearest the pin 16th Dozen AD333

2’s sweep £150 3 pro v1s or 7 srixon AD333
Colin Bryan x2 Chris Whalley Jimmy McEwan Les Penson Richard Palmer Dave Greenwood John Harrop Dougie Broadstock Gareth Winston Roger Percival Moby Rawthore Mike McKenna x2 Bill Jenks Andy Stapley

	Warrington			24-Nov-2117

Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury, Dave Sarsfield, Pete Norbury	87	12	Wilson Wedge each
2	Paul Fell, Colin Bryan, Mike Lowe, Ian Venables	87	10	Maxitours FJ Shirt each
3	Sam Leach, Chris Walley, Jim Hodges, John Mather	85	8	Callaway shirt each
4	Jimmy McEwan, John Harker, Adie Price, Chris Bland	85	6	Maxitours cap each
5	Kev Hart, Andy Mansfield, Dean McFadden, Paul Yearsley	84	4	Maxitours bag towel
6	Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer, Dave Westwood	83	2	Maxitours bag towel
7=	Les Penson, Paul Salt, Chris Darlington, Steve Blakeway	83
7=	Gary Neiles, Paul Yates, Joe Yates, John Longworth	83
9=	Dave Blood, Ian Smith, Jim Cox, Colin Gallimore	81
9=	Paulo Gilbert, Dave Wainwright, Phil Long, Ed Jenkins	81
9=	Jim Clarke, Pete Booth, Pete Ledger, Graham Jackson	81
12=	Andy Taylor, Andy Strickley, Chris Perry, Paul Hadley	80
12=	Lewis Marland, Dave Greenwood, BarryShaw Allen, Lee Butterworth	80
12=	Les Russon, Simon Burgess, Rob Kenyon, Steve Merricks	80
12=	Simon Hemsley, Gareth Bradley, Nigel Hall, Steve Hughes	80
16=	Neale Laurent, Gareth Winston, Mark Phillips, John Harrop	79
16=	Steve Aspinall, Barry Wellings, Dougie Broadstock, John Fitzsimmons	79
18	Darren Whittaker, Pete Myers, Moby Rawthore, Cath Rawthore	78
19	Roger Percival, Martin France, , Pete Atherton	77
20=	Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Richard Wakefield, Graham Davenport	76
20=	Dave Monk, Bill Davies, John Lynsky, Mike McKenna	76
22=	Mark Morris, Koos Alders, Pete Sinclair, BarrySimpson	75
22=	Martin Humphries, Willy Gruber, Adrian Brown , John Murphy	75
22=	Colin Roberts, Nigel Armitage, Dave Mason, Dave Marchant	75
25=	Simon Poucher, Brendan Leighton, David Carlile, Neil Simpson	74
25=	Roy Ainsworth, Bill Jenks, Keith Jackman, Nigel Clapham	74
25=	Jim Lindsay, Andy Stapley, Phil Pegum, Phil Young	74
28	Stuart Blake, Paul Moonan, David Wilkinson, Jonty Geake	70

Warrington tomorrow

Posted on November 23, 2021 by tpmaxwell

Dear Maxitours player,

The Warrington course and greens are in great condition and they are looking forward to hosting the 11am shotgun start Maxitours event tomorrow. Bacon Sandwiches etc will be available from 9am in the morning.

The club has had contractors on the short par three 6th hole and they were due to finish today however they will be working until the end of the week so the competition will be over 17 holes. Please inform your team.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Tim

Maxitours at Mottram Hall

Posted on November 18, 2021 by tpmaxwell

Maxitours at marvellous Mottram Hall

The warm Autumn weather continued to bless Maxitours players at Mottram Hall today.
The greens here are always superb in the winter and the front nine holes are among the driest in Cheshire. The green keeper prepared the course magnificently and his team have kindly been leaf blowing for the last three days to help us get round without too much ball searching.
‘I’ve played here on and off over the last thirty years but I have to say those greens are the best they have ever been. Mint!’ Declared Dave Blood.

I really enjoyed working here for 15 years before taking up my role at Knutsford Golf Club in 2006. The members were great with me and I will always appreciate their support when I was trying to play full time. It was also great for a young lad to work in a busy golf club with plenty going on. My favourite moment was when I was cashing up one evening and Norman Wisdom walked in the shop and pretended to trip over one of the golf bags to make me smile. Classic.

Romantic John Farnsworth was moaning about the Christmas trees on display in the clubhouse in NOVEMBER. I asked him if he would be buying his best friends and team mates a Christmas present this year. ‘I won’t be buying my wife a present, never mind this lot.’

Gary Owen and his Denton team took 3rd place with 82 points, Jim Clarke and his team continued their revival with 2nd place on 83 points. They were narrowly beaten by a better back nine from home players Richard Blackwell, John Hilton. Tony Jennison and Chris Marshall.
Well played everyone I hope you had a great day. (I’m off to a parents evening so report slightly shortened)
Tim

Nearest the pin 3rd Rob James Doz Wilson Duo
Nearest the pin 7th Dave Goodwin Doz Wilson Duo

2’s sweep £155 4 prov or 9 srixon
Richard Wakefield Colin Berry Pete Ledger Ed Wilkinson Steve Blakeway Greg Davidson Paul Yearsley Rob James Sam Leach Mike Hill

	Mottram Hall			15-Dec-2017

Pos	Team Players	Score	OoM	Comment
1	Richard Blackwell, John Hilton, Chris Marshall, Tony Jennison	83	12	Maxitours chill out each
2	Jim Clarke, Mark Hagarty, Pete Ledger, Graham Jackson	83	10	Maxitours FJ shirt each
3	Gary Owen, Alistair Holloway, Anthony Kenny, Mark Bone	82	8	Callaway shirt each
4	Roger Percival, Martin France, Ed Wilkinson, Pete Atherton	81	6	Maxitours Cap each
5	Dave Blood, Phil Hudson, Jim Cox, Colin Gallimore	81	4	Maxitours scorecard holder
6	Martin Pugh, Steve Blakeway, Neil Pemberton, Les Penson	79	2	Maxitours scorecard holder
7=	Steve Heywood, Janet Heywood, Richard Wakefield, Graham Davenport	79
7=	Kev Hart, Andy Mansfield, Dean McFadden, Paul Yearsley	79
9	John Hilditch, JP, Don Campbell, Paul Smith	78
10=	Simon Hemsley, Gareth Bradley, Nigel Hall, Steve Hughes	77
10=	Les Russon, Simon Burgess, Rob Kenyon, Steve Merricks	77
10=	Ian Goulty, Brian Greenbank, Greg Davison, Guy Levers	77
10=	Andy Corner, Mike Hill, Rob Hughes, Rob Blain	77
14=	Steve Marsh, Pete Myers, Darren Whittaker, Johnny Eccles	75
14=	Martin Schofield, Paul Butler, John Hartley, Chris Burnett	75
16=	Colin Berry, Steve Aspinall, , John Fitzsimmons	74
16=	Lewis Marland, Neale Laurent, Gareth Winstone, Alf Shillitoe	74
18=	Paul Fell, Colin Bryan, Mike Lowe, Steve Parry	73
18=	Martin Humphries, Willy Gruber, Adrian Brown , Dave Hest	73
20	Sam Leach, Chris Walley, Jim Hodges, Jonny Barton	72
21	Rob James, Richard Parker, Peter Roche, Andy Nevett	71
22=	Mick Mahon, John Farnsworth, Richard Palmer, Dave Westwood	70
22=	Dave Goodwin, Phil Robinson, Dave Geenwood , Helen Braddock	70
22=	Dave Rhodes, Pete Norbury, Dave Sarsfield, Tim Jones	70
25	Ian Snape, Dave Snape, Brian Johns, Keith Cunliffe	69
26	Eric Broadhurst, Bob Coley, Ian Gemmill, Chris Hammond	67
27	Alison Shipstone, James Shipstone, John Hunt, Dens O’Neill	66

Warrington start sheet
Wednesday 24th November 11am shotgun
1a Bob Sutton x4
1b Paul Fell x4
2a Kev Hart x4
2b Gary Neiles x4
3 Les Russon x4
4 Neale Laurent x4
5a Ian Hellens x4
5b Roger Percival x4
6 Sam Leach x4
7a Martin Humphries x4
7b Steve Marsh x4
8a Simon Hemlsey x4
8b Colin Roberts x4
9 Dave Sully x4
10a Dave Blood x4
10b Roy Ainsworth x4
11a Lee Tilley x4
11b Marc Morris x4
12 Jim Lindsay x4
13 Lewis Marland x4
14a Andy Taylor x4
14b Andrew Cox x4
15a Paul Gilbert x4
15b Simon Poucher x4
16 Neil Edwards x4
17a Dave Monk x4
17b Jim Clarke x4
18a Steve Aspinall x4
18b Mick Mahon x4