Tuesday 31st May

A big black cloud threatened to turn an otherwise sunny, breezy and warm(ish) day into another miserable day out. Fortunately it only resulted in a couple of holes of light drizzle which didn't affect Mike Mapleton who returned 40 points. Charles Woodhouse came second with 35 points including an eagle 2 on the 11th which unfortunately was preceded by his first ball going out of bounds, hence only a 4.
I can't attend on Thursday so would somebody please forward the day's result.

Thursday 26th May

Thursday 26th May.  13 start & 13 finish.
Winner  J. Tudor  41pts,  second R. Binny 37pts.
Conditions windy.

Tuesday 24th May update:  

23 start & 4 finish weather was s***, so T. Sowerby Trophy cancelled but Sandpipers Competition was won by Joe Holmes with 30 pts., second Joe Penrice with 28pts.

Cash paid out on both days so handicaps will be adjusted.

Thank you Joe Campbell for providing update information.

Tom Sowerby Trophy

I'm informed that two players completed the competition in atrocious conditions and Joe Holmes came out on top ahead of playing partner Joe Penrice.
Several views were expressed at the 19th hole regarding what should happen when so many people took shelter during the round (or did the sensible thing and walked in!).
From the R & A web site I've extracted the following snippets from the same rule:
Copyright acknowledged.
6-8 - Discontinuance of Play; Resumption of Play

Bad weather is not of itself a good reason for discontinuing play (except lightning). 
If the player discontinues play without specific permission from the Committee, he must report to the Committee as soon as practicable. If he does so and the Committee considers his reason satisfactory, there is no penalty. Otherwise, the player is disqualified.
As this was an official qualifying competition it was played under strict R & A rules.
No doubt this will be debated (disputed) over the coming months.
Those who disappeared without putting their pounds in the kitty are respectfully reminded that by teeing off they accept they must pay unless nobody completes the competition.

Thursday 19th May

23 Sandpipers played  with the following scores:
First: David Low 40 pts.
Second: Bob Saunders 37 pts.
Joe

John Todd Shield

Only three points difference in the top eight places in a qualifier competition played in blustery conditions.
Robin Binny came out on top with 39 points edging out Geoff Scott on count back.
Twenty eight played.
I won't be playing on Thursday so will somebody please forward the result.

Thursday 12th may

Twelve nutters turned up but the only winner was the weather. Suffice to say nobody finished and the bin on the 16th tee had two, maybe three exploded brollies in it.!

Brian

Please note some amendments to our Workington team sheet for the 23rd.

Seascale Result

Unfortunately the strong wind and threatening rain conspired against us and even our gifted captain of the day Roy Williams could only manage a half against arch enemy Bruno.
The result was 5 - 3 in favour of Seascale so we look forward to taking revenge at our home fixture later in the year.
I probably won't attend on Thursday so would someone please email me the day's result.

Away Match v Workington Team

MONDAY 23rd  MAY  2011

DRESS:  Smart Casual

9.30 - B. Taylor ( C ) / H. Wright
9.37 - J. Smith / B. Bower
9.44 - J. Dixon / J. Kennedy
9.51 - I.Hind / J. Campbell
10.05 - R. Williams / T. Neilly
10.12 - T. Davis / M. Mapleton
10.19 - J. Gibson / I. Porter
10.26 - T. Wilson / A. Proud
10.33 - W. Smith / G. Anderson
10.40 - L. Heyes / J. Tudor

Thursday 5th May

The recent dry weather seems to have produced a corresponding improvement in winning scores and today was no exception.
John Gibson racked up 43 points, 4 ahead of second placed Sandy Tonner and well ahead of the remaining twenty five entries.
Owing to an odd number turning up, the advertised 4BBB was abandoned in favour of our usual singles format.
As a final reminder, please make sure all those taking part in the Seascale match are aware of the amended earlier tee times, especially your playing partner.

Tuesday 3rd May

Thirty four of us contested the George Doughty competition with thirty two remembering to record their scores on the computer. When those in the lounge were asked to guess the names of those who didn't, 100% correctly named one of the culprits as Alan Proud which is why his 40 points claimed 2nd place and isn't shown on 'Howdidido.com'.
The opportunity to take cash off Bernard and Sandy inspired me to amass 42 points and win the trophy (again).