Away Match v Workington Team

Monday 15^th August  2011

Dress: Smart Casual

9.30 - T. Wilson (C) / A. Proud
9.37 - J. Gibson / I. Porter
9.44 - D. Barnes / J. Campbell
9.51 - T. Davis / M. Mapleton
10.05 - H. Wright / B. Bower
10.12 - J. Gilfillan / G. Waite
10.19 - R. Cutts / M. Cowen
10.26 - W. Smith / G. Anderson
10.33 - C. Woodhouse / J. Dixon
10.40 - L. Heyes / J. Tudor

Seascale Result

Our return home match against the Kestrals was played in warm, showery conditions.
Team selector Joe came up trumps again with only one result worse than Captain Roy Williams' half giving a 6.5 - 1.5 win to the Sandpipers.
I did report that we had a 100% record but when I checked back I see that we lost 3 - 5 at Seascale. Unfortunately I'm not available for the forthcoming Monday matches against Maryport and Workington.

Tuesday 26th July

On what was probably the hottest Sandpiper day of the year, with a light north easterly breeze and plenty of sunshine, we had one of the biggest turnouts of the year so far (33) for the John Eilbeck Trophy.
Brian Taylor secured the win with 40 points on count back from Ian Porter. Club and Sandpiper handicaps adjusted accordingly.
There were a few Sandpiper handicaps that have risen after this competition, so please check before you play your next round of golf. They should have been posted on the Sandpiper notice board.
Trevor

Thursday 21st July

23 Sandpipers turned out today, on what turned out to be a pleasantly warm but slightly overcast day, with a slight north easterly breeze.
Joe Holmes took 1st place with 40 points (obviously he picked up a few tips on his visit to the “Garden of England” last weekend), the 'in form' David Low came second with 39 points (I’m not bitter at all). Handicaps adjusted accordingly.
Brian and Stuart Jones were out playing some golf today, (not with the Sandpipers but it was nice to see them). They now know what’s it’s like to be caught up behind the Sandpipers.
Trevor

Thursday 14th July

For various reasons only 12 Sandpipers made it today in a breezy south westerly wind but warm, sunny & dry. Nice change to be playing in shirtsleeves and seeing the Pros down south at Royal St Georges with jumpers and wind protective clothing on.
David McCrum  1st with 36 points. Handicap 17 to 14
Sandy Tonner  2nd on countback with 36 points. Handicap 13 to 11
Trevor

Brampton v Sandpipers Result

Not the same margin of victory as our home match as it came down to the last pairing (our two bankers) to secure the result.
Good weather, good course, good food and our unbeaten record this season remains intact.

Sandpipers v Seascale (Home)

Thursday 28th July

Dress: Jacket and Tie

10-30 - R. Williams (C ) / R. Cutts
10-37 - J. Holmes / J. Kennedy
10-44 - D. Barnes / D. Wood
10-51 - T. Davis / T. Neilly
10-58 - T. Stubbs / J. Gilfillan
11.05 - B. Taylor / J. Gibson
11.12 - T. Wilson / J. Tudor
11.19 - J. Smith / I. Porter

Reserves: J.Campbell, W.Smith.

Thursday 7th July

A strong breeze made the front nine difficult for the 20 competitiors.
Ian Porter made it look easy with 37 points followed by Jim Gilfillan one point behind.
Spare a thought for Stuart Jones whose recovery from surgery hasn't gone as well as expected and has been advised not to pick up a club until September at the earliest.

Tuesday 5th July

Dave,
20 Sandpipers turned up to play, I think all 20 were looking very closely at the sky, because the weather forecast was not good, but fortunately the forecast rain was minimal and all players completed the round in warm but cloudy conditions.
The result of the T Anderson 5 Club Cup was fairly close for 18 of the 20 participants, but 2 players destroyed  the rest and also destroyed my belief that lightning doesn’t strike in the same place twice. Last week I was marking Roger Cutts card when he scored 40 points, 25 of those coming on the back nine, and I didn’t think  I would see that again for a while. Well this week I was marking Roger’s card again and could only stand by and watch as he and David Low slugged it out to be the winner.  David Low was standing on the 18th Tee 1 point ahead of Roger. Roger walked off of the 18th Green with a birdie and 4 points, David unfortunately could only manage 2 points leaving Roger with 44 Points (a back 9 of 26 points) to win, David had to settle for second place with 43 points.
Roger must be in the running for Bandit of 2011
Kind Regards
Trevor