Caution Required

Due to the severe icy conditions, this photo taken last year should act as a reminder to make sure you watch where you put your feet.

Thursday 29th November

Only sixteen holes on temporary greens were playable today due to ice, although the sun made conditions bearable.
Terry Stubbs and Tommy Neilly blitzed the course with 46 and 44 points respectively off Sandpiper handicaps but I would draw everyone's attention to Rule 5g of our rules and regulations published under the Constitution link on our web site www.sunside.co.uk/sandpipers for future short course competitions.

Tuesday 27th November

A hint of sunshine tempted twenty one competitors to try their luck today.
Geoff Waite rose to the occasion with 38 points, one ahead of Eddie Varah.
Most of the rest of us managed to dip our balls in the ever expanding ponds on some of the fairways.
A sheet is now on the notice board to enable everyone to pre-select their Christmas lunch from a menu.

Tuesday 20th update

A large group of 13 turned up
E. Varah      33Pts.
T. Neilly      30Pts.

Report by Joe

Our web site is now up to date with revised rules and constitution, minutes of 2012 AGM and dates for competitions and matches for 2013.
http://www.sunside.co.uk/sandpipers

Tuesday 20th November

Unfortunately I can't attend this Tuesday so as a precaution I'm reminding you to take chest waders in case you need a lifejacket near the 6th green.

Thursday 15th November

Far kinder weather today but still only sixteen turned up which gives cause for concern about assembling a full squad for our matches against other clubs next year.
Joe Campbell took full advantage with an impressive 38 points, 3 ahead of second placed Robin Binny.
Our Committee have decided that the £16 Christmas Menu (everyone received a copy with the official circular from Silloth Golf Club) is best suited to our requirements. It's a comprehensive menu with several choices for each course and it will help our caterers if you could advise your selections in advance.

Tuesday 13th November

Abysmal is the word that sums up today's conditions and the scores returned by the majority of the fifteen Sandpipers who ventured out.
John Tudor came second on count back with 26 points and Brian Taylor slipped up by winning  with 31,  thereby being cut two shots and losing two balls in the process (no pun intended).

Sandpipers Fashion Accessory

Will this be the latest 'must have' accessory, recently modelled in the bar?

Thursday 8th November

Roger Cutts' 33 points was enough to take first prize today and Geoff Waite's second place score of 31 bettered the remaining fourteen scores.
Not much else to report except the in now a drainage ditch running from the pond on the 14th fairway to the frogs pond on the left of the 10th fairway.

Tuesday 6th November

Only twelve 'enjoyed' today's weather window that allowed us to get round dry.
Roy Williams took full advantage to win with 36 points, followed by David Low with 35.
I understand a photo of a new 'must have' Sandpipers fashion accessory is on the way - watch this space.

Christmas Bash

Our annual Christmas do is scheduled for Tuesday 11th December with golf commencing at 9.00am followed by lunch at about 2.45pm. In the event of poor weather the meal will be brought forward to 12-12.30. A list is on the notice board for those wishing to dine.
Please note that our first tee time through the winter is now 10.50am instead of 11.00am.