Tuesday 29th December

Eighteen travelled through poor road conditions to get round the course dry but windswept.
The 12th is out of commission due to the large lake in front of it and the 8th has a similar problem for those who can only make the front of the fairway.
Bob Finlinson won with 32 points and Tony Davis second, just one behind.
As there are theoretically only 34 par points available at the moment perhaps this should be the new lower limit for handicap reductions!
Happy New Year.

Greetings

Thursday's weather looks a bit grim so Seasonal Greetings to all.
Just a couple of notes - I assume that everyone whose email address is held by Silloth Golf Club will have received instructions how to log into the new web site. Howdidido is no longer used so members will have to check competition statistics through the Club's on line "member's area".
Also the ground is sodden and there are signs on down slopes that golfers have slipped.
We're all too old to be falling over so mind where you put your feet.

Tuesday 15th December

A surprising turnout of thirty made John Tudor's winning score of 36 very profitable. Brian Taylor came second with 35. The day was fairly calm and mild but the last fourball struggled to get in before the light failed at 4.00pm.
Our Secretary has published a notice regarding late payment of subscriptions and the consequences for entering competitions. In short, pay up by the end of December.

Thursday 10th December

Rather windy today with thirteen turning out. My 31 points was enough to win, Ian Hind was second with 29.
Just a reminder to be careful about walking on the paths as wet mud can be treacherous under foot and also be aware that clubs can shoot out of your bag and give you a black eye!!!

Tuesday 8th December

Our Christmas bash proved popular again with twenty three turning up (eventually) in spite of the unsettled weather forecast. Only one brief shower added to the windy conditions.
Geoff Waite again organised a superb prize table, David Low taking the first prize bottle of whiskey with 36 points after everyone enjoyed a three course lunch and coffee whilst puzzling over quiz questions assembled by Brian Taylor.
Our best wishes go to Andy Edwards who I understand has been hospitalised recently but good to see Les Heyes and Alan Proud able to join us.

Thursday 26th November

Gloomy conditions made following the ball difficult for the last fourball finishing at 3.30pm but twenty one enjoyed reasonably warm temperatures.
Harry Wright cleaned up with 39 points and Ian Hind second with 35.
Only five scores were thirty or better.

Thursday 19th November

A field of twenty two made Jim Gilfillan's and Joe Campbell's winning scores worth the effort in the challenging windy conditions.
The first sheet of names for our Christmas bash is full but plenty of spaces left for anyone not included so far.

Thursday 12th November

David Barnes' 28 points was enough to win in today's extra strong wind followed by Joe Campbell with 26 which must be the two lowest winning scores in Sandpiper history. I think all seventeen players were just glad to get on the course after the recent rains.

Thursday 5th November

Drizzle and muggy today but our thirteen players got back in before the heavier rain started.
Sandy Tonner finished his season with a 34 points win, one ahead of Harry Wright.
I forgot to mention that the dress code for our Christmas Luncheon is Smart Casual and not Jacket and Tie specified on the poster.

Tuesday 3rd November

Twenty four took advantage of today's mild and misty conditions plus David Firth who completed his third qualifying card which gives him a 17 handicap.
I surprised myself with a 37 point winning score, beating Joe Penrice by one.
Names are being taken for our Christmas Bottle Trot at 9.00am on Tuesday 8th December followed by Seasonal Fare and prize giving . A list for names and menu together with price will go on the notice board this week.

Tuesday 27th October

Twenty three struggled against a stiff easterly on the back nine plus David Frith who joined today and is currently getting three cards together for a handicap.
Geoff Waite had the best back nine of  four 34s with David McCrum second.
Jim Johnson made a welcome return and was permitted to go out near the end of the field.
Next Tuesday our tee time reverts to 10.50am and I noted that there was barely enough light left to play at 4.30pm today.

Tuesday 20th October

I've been battling "man flu" this week so just a brief report. Twenty three played , David Low won with a sensible 35 points followed by Mike Mapleton with 33.
Ian Porter is back in action after last weekend's scare.

Thursday 15th October

The sun shone again and David McCrum and Roger Cutts came first and second out of nineteen. Good to see the return of both John Tudor and Willie Smith, and I understand Jim Johnson continues to make progress. Less fortunate is Ian Porter who is in Carlisle hospital for overnight observation after going to A&E this morning with tightness in the chest. Let's hope it's just a hiccup.

Tuesday 13th October

Twenty wasn't the ideal number for today's Texas Scramble but Brian Taylor organised the six teams well so that only four points separated the final scores, Roy Williams, Clive Milburn and Edward Harle winning by 1/3rd of a point.
No more official competitions now until our Bottle Trot and Christmas "Do" on the eighth December.

Thursday 8th October

Shirt sleeve weather for today's eighteen but wasn't reflected in the scores with David Barnes' 34 beating Alan Heywood on the back nine.
Following A P's recent health scare he's phoned all his friends with his consultant's medical opinion the he hasn't got a pulse, but he's back home again.
Next Tuesday is the popular Texas Scramble organised by Brian Taylor.

Tuesday 6th October

Considering the dreary weather conditions at 9.00am today it was surprising that eighteen (drawn into pairs) competed for the Brindley Salver Greensomes won by Ian Porter and Andy Edwards with 41 points.
At the AGM, following the Secretary's and Match Secretary's reports and adoption of the accounts, the constitution and status quo remain unaltered.
The majority of trophy winners were present for the prizegiving and proceedings concluded with the Treasurer receiving subscriptions for the ensuing year.
Ivor Nelson advises that due to hip problems he will be unable to join us for the foreseeable future so we wish him a successful recovery.

AGM

Two notices of  motion have come in since posting the AGM notice
For your interest,  perusal and consideration, the two now in are :-

1.    Reduction in handicap only during season, reverting to Club handicap 1st February.

2.    Sandpiper Trophy Competitions should require a minimum of 20 players in  attendance.

Geoff  (I haven't put my ball in yet !!) Waite

Thursday 1st October

Glorious weather for the sixteen who played today. Ian Hind came first with 37 points and Harry Wright second with 33.
Today's forecast for Tuesday shows sun with heavy showers but hopefully we can raise sufficient numbers for the greensomes format.
Times for the AGM and Prizegiving will be published over the weekend if play is impracticable.

Tuesday 29th September

A.P. retired early and eventually finished up for overnight observation in Larch ward from where he's managed to phone all his friends with an update.
The other twenty six enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon, John Gibson taking first place with 36 points followed by David Low who was pipped on the back six holes.
Next Tuesday we have the Brindley Salver at 9.00am followed by our AGM and prizegiving. It would be helpful if anyone with proposals could let Geoff know in advance so they can be included in the agenda.

Tuesday 22nd September.

Twenty two set out but Roy Williams had to retire poorly. Only six scores were in the thirties, the rest were pretty mediocre. Ian Porter won with 37 points followed by Joe Campbell's 36.

Thursday 17th September

In brief, Tony Davis won with 37 points and Eddie Varah second with 36.
Photo supplied by David Low.

Penrith GC Team Event

Twelve clubs sent teams of eight to Penrith for this well organised event that Penrith won by selecting their best senior players instead of by ballot as we did. We achieved joint fifth place on a sunny day and a course in good condition.

Saxons v Celts Result

John Gibson captained the Saxons from the front with a win against the Celts' captain Brian Taylor and the rest of his team managed to overcome the opposition with a 4 - 3 victory.
Anyone who has a Sandpipers trophy at home is requested to return it ASAP for engraving prior to our AGM 6th October.
Les Hayes looks well eight weeks after quadruple heart bypass surgery and is just starting his post op physio course.

Saxons v Celts

Dave
Could you put on the blog that everyone who put their name down will get a game.
It might happen (and pigs might fly (dcw)) that a few aspirant Saxons might be transferred over to the Celts to even up the numbers.
Everyone attending must check out their antecedents to see if they have any Celtic connections.
If they don’t know who their antecedents are (quite likely!), we can invent some.
Brian
Update:
Saxon pairings have been selected but depending on weather etc. and who turns up, Joe and I will be sorting the order of play out about 10.15am on Tuesday.

Thursday 10th September

Fresh back from the Scotland tour, Joe Campbell took first prize with 33 points and John Dixon second with a better back nine in his 32 points than Ian Porter. The rest of the scores were pretty awful in breezy conditions and visitors in front making our round last nearly five hours.
Next Tuesday is the annual Celts v Saxons match and Wednesday the invitation team event at Penrith.

Tuesday 8th September

After a brief sortie to watch a load of sweating men in tight lycra whizz by, 13 of us took to a misty course which soon cleared up into a lovely day.
Pleased to report that one of the 13 was Tommy Neilly and another was Geoff Scott, both returning after time away.
Winner was Bruce Bedford whose 39 points lost him 4 shots for £8, and second was Sandy Tonner with 34 points.
By the way, if anyone ever needs an important event filmed, Sandy’s your man.   He managed to capture all of the excitement of the Tour of Britain Police Motorcyle and Skoda Race in only one minute of filming.
The problem was, he thought he was filming for 20 minutes, but forgot to press the ON button.
Brian

Penrith Match Result

Penrith proved too strong for us on their home turf but were held to 5.5 - 2.5 which levelled the home and away scores. Both the condition of the course and catering were first class and complimented on by Captain Geoff Waite.

Tuesday 1st September

Today's Bob Saunders Cup competition was held with a backdrop of thunder and forked lightning in the distance.
Joe Penrice won with 41 points and Tony Davis second with 39, edging out Mike Mapleton on the back nine countback.
This Thursday we travel to Penrith for the return match and important to note that on Tuesday 8th the major cycling event will reach Silloth about 11.00am from Cockermouth via Maryport so anyone wishing to play is advised to turn up early. Several of us will be returning from abroad later that day.

Thursday 27th August

Surprisingly considering the howling gale, twelve turned out to make today's competition a qualifier for Sandpiper handicaps. David Low's 30 points cost him two shots and I was daft enough to come second at a cost of one shot for four quid prize money.
Next Tuesday's Bob Saunders Cup is an official club handicap qualifier and on Thursday we travel to Penrith for our return away match.

Tuesday 25th August

Windy conditions again for the J.Banks Trophy but twenty three turned out with Andy Edwards and Clive Milburn both carding 39 points. Clive won with the better last three holes.
Jim Johnson has Achilles tendon problems and will be out of action for a couple of months, Ivor Nelson has to have damage to his hip reassessed and the same goes for Willie Smith for tendon damage.
The good news is Roger Cutts managed to join us today and Tommy Neilly was able to walk part of the course.
Next Tuesday is the Bob Saunders Cup and Thursday our match at Penrith.

Penrith v Sandpipers Team

Thursday 3rd September

Dress: Smart Casual

09.30 - G Waite  ( C ) / J Holmes
09.37 - T Davis / G Fisher
09.44 - D Wood / J Campbell                    
09.51 - H Wright / I Porter
09.58 - R Williams / D Young
10.05 - J C Nixon / B Bedford
10.12 - D Mc Crum / M Mapleton
10.49 - G Anderson / A Proud

Please note we have no reserves.

Seniors' Open

Played in blustery conditions, Sandpipers Ian Hind and David Low collected prizes in the third division.
John Tudor, John Gibson, Joe Campbell and John Dixon spent long hours running the competition on behalf of the Sandpipers.

Tuesday 18th August

Not enough turned out today to make an official competition but congratulations to Joe Campbell
who played Jim Gilfillan in the Sandpipers Championship Final and after squandering a two up advantage on the 17th and 18th managed to clinch the title by winning the 20th.
On Thursday all the tee times are reserved for the Seniors' Open and next Tuesday is the Jimmy Banks Trophy stableford.

Thursday 13th August

Only thirteen attended in today's good conditions and the majority of scores were below par but Jim Gilfillan's excellent 44 points cost him seven shots and an equally impressive 40 points by Brian Taylor was worth £5.20 at a cost of four shots.
John Tudor bounded out to inform everyone he has made a good recovery and Peter Hetherington enjoyed a pint with us at the 19th.
Our Sandpipers Champion will be decided in a final between Joe Campbell and Jim Gilfillan

Tuesday 11th August

Today's Carrick Trophy was won by Roy Williams with 41 points in overcast and breezy conditions. David Low came second with 39. Twenty one played
Welcome back to three post op members. Clive Milburn managed to play. Tommy Neilly and Roger Cutts joined us for the after proceedings.
Sheets are on the notice board for our away match against Penrith and for an eight man team game also to be held at Penrith.

Tuesday 4th August

Wind gusting to 40mph from the south west today made the going tough for today's fifteen competitors. Both Ian Hind and Joe Penrice led with nett 77s and Ian winning the Ronnie Thompson Trophy by virtue of his high handicap giving him a better back nine.
This Thursday the course is reserved for the Junior Open and next Tuesday we play for the Carrick Trophy.

Thursday 30th July NO SANDPIPERS GOLF

Unfortunately the Club has arranged a Pro AM competition commencing at 10.10am until 1.00pm this Thursday and failed to let us know.
Please make sure that all your contacts who planned to turn up are informed

Powfoot Match Result

Our first away match against Powfoot was played in dismal conditions but a 5.5 - 2.5 win made it a worthwhile trip.
Captain Grant Anderson complimented the club on the condition of the course and meal provided.
Next Tuesday is the Ronnie Thompson Trophy which is our only medal competition.

Tuesday 21st July

Luckily a heavy shower passed by before our start time today and even more luckily I managed to get my name on the Eilbeck Trophy with 39 points. Roy Williams will be delighted to find his 33 points got second place at a cost of one shot. Seventeen played.
Next Monday is our away match with Powfoot.

Powfoot v Sandpipers Team

Monday 27th July

Dress: Smart Casual

11-00 - G Anderson ( C ) / A Heywood
11-07 - D Wood / G Fisher
11-14 - T Davis / J Campbell                          
11-21 - J Holmes / G Waite
11-28 - J.C.Nixon / D Young
11-35 - B. Taylor / R Williams
11-42 - I Hind / J Dixon
11-49 - J Gibson / J Gilfillan

Reserves: M Mapleton, B Bedford, C Woodhouse

Seascale Match Result

Captain John Gibson led the troops to a 6 - 2 victory in fair but breezy conditions. Due to the heat, jackets were excused for dining afterwards.

Sandpipers v Seascale Team

Thursday 16th July

Dress: Jacket and Tie

10.30 - J Gibson  ( C ) / D.McCrum
10.37 - T Davis / A Heywood
10.44 - D Wood / G Anderson                        
10.51 - J Campbell / J Dixon
10.58 - B Taylor / J C Nixon
11.05 - J Holmes / G Fisher
11.12 - R Williams / B Bedford
11.19 - M Mapleton / J Johnson

Reserves:  J.Gilfillan

Brampton v Sandpipers Result

The Curlews were too strong on their home patch winning 5.5 - 2.5 in miserable wet conditions but an overall win 9.5 - 6.5 to the Sandpipers.
Numbers for our regular Tuesday and Wednesday competitions have fallen dramatically, partly due to some medical problems.
I understand that John Tudor is making steady progress after his op but Willie Smith's injury due to his mishap on the 18th is worse than first thought. Sandy Tonner is consulting a specialist in Glasgow and Eddie Varah is booked in for a course of hospital treatment.
Next Thursday is our home match against Seascale and the team will be published here over the weekend.

Brampton v Sandpipers Team

Wednesday 8th July

Dress: Smart Casual

09.30 - D Wood (C) / J Campbell
09.37 - T Davis / J Dixon
09.44 - G Fisher / D Young                          
09.51 - B Taylor / A Heywood
09.58 - J Holmes / J Johnson
10.05 - H Wright / R Williams
10.12 - B Bedford / I Hind
10.19 - I Nelson / C Woodhouse
Please note we currently have no reserves.

Tuesday 30th June

Today's results for T Anderson Five Clubs Competition..
1st J Penrice 41pts
2nd J Gibson 35pts
14 played in warm muggy conditions
"Peg Leg" Ian Porter made an appearance and is on the mend.

Tuesday 23rd June

Only fourteen turned out for the Walters' Greensomes Cup today which the pairing of John Dixon and David McCrum won with 42 points.
Both Tommy Neilly and Ian Porter are back home and doing well following surgery and Roy Williams managed to play today.
Unfortunately, Willie Smith hasn't recovered yet after falling due to a loose manhole cover and John Tudor tells me he is having a replacement hip installed tomorrow followed by knee surgery at some future date. We wish you both well. At the next AGM we should consider a bionic section.

Surgery Updates

Tommy Neilly's and Ian Porter's surgery have been successfully completed and looking forward to good outcomes. I understand Roy Williams is rather more comfortable now but John Tudor's joints are giving him too much gyp to play golf at the moment.

Brampton Match Result

Cool and breezy at Silloth today but a good result with six wins and two halves to carry forward to the return match at Brampton on Wednesday 8th July.
Next Tuesday is the Walters Cup played in greensomes format.

Tuesday 16th June

Youth triumphed today with Gerry Fisher's 41 points winning the Norton Cup and Geoff Waite's 39 second.
Only four of the nineteen players failed to make 30 points.
Tom Neilly and Ian Porter both go in for surgery later this week and Roy Williams is going through a difficult time. We all wish you well and a speedy recovery.

Powfoot Match Result

Our inaugural home match against Powfoot Otters didn't get off to the most auspicious start, with us having to lend them two players to make up their team and a Sandpiper phoning from Powfoot wondering when the rest of us were going to turn up.
Anyway, everything worked out in the end and a satisfactory result of a 6 - 2 win played in bright warm sunshine, the course in good condition and topped off with a good meal.
Captain Grant Anderson lead from the front.
We look forward to the return match in July.
Next Thursday is our HOME against Brampton.

Sandpipers v Brampton Team

Thursday 18th June

Dress: Jacket and Tie

10.30 - D Wood (C) / H Wright
10.37 - J Campbell / W Smith
10.44 - J Gibson / I Porter                        
10.51 - G Anderson / G Waite
10.58 - T Davis / M Mapleton
11.05 - R Williams / J Johnson
11.12 - G Fisher / J Dixon
11.19 - D Young / J Holmes

Please note we have no reserves for this match.

Recent Results

Catching up with recent winners; Thursday 4th June, Roy Williams 41 points. Tuesday 9th June, Brian Taylor 39 points.

Sandpipers v Powfoot Team

Thursday 11th June 

Dress: Jacket and Tie

10.30 - G Anderson (C) / D Young
10.37 - T Davis / W Smith
10.44 - R Williams / J Campbell                          
10.51 - J C Nixon / I Porter
10.58 - D Wood / J Holmes
11.05 - J Johnson / I Hind
11.12 - G Fisher / G Waite
11.19 - B Taylor / A Heywood

Reserves: J Dixon, T Neilly, H Wright, S Tonner

Carlisle Match Result

I'm informed that the rain held off, the course was in good condition and the Red Squirrels managed to hold us to a 4 - 4  draw. Our next match is against Powfoot on the 11th June'

Carlisle v Sandpipers Team

Thursday 28th May

Dress: Jacket and Tie

09.30 - T. Davis  ( C ) / J. Dixon
09.37 - H. Wright / J. Johnson
09.44 - T. Neilly / J. Campbell                        
09.51 - J.C.Nixon /  D. McCrum
09.58 - J. Holmes / G. Waite
10.05 - I Nelson / B. Bedford
10.12 - W. Smith / I Hind
10.19 - I. Porter / G. Fisher
Reserves: D. Young, A. Proud,

Tuesday 26th May

The majority of today's twenty players excelled at the mediocre in today's breezy conditions with Tommy Neilly's 35 points putting Ian Hind into second place with 33.

Thursday 21st May

The strong wind made the front nine difficult. Fifteen played with David Low's 37 points enough to win and myself second with 36, just scraping in on the back six.

Tuesday 19th May

Another windy day with a brief shower of sleet thrown in for the Sowerby Trophy competition.
Ivor Nelson won with 40 points followed by David Low with 37. Only sixteen turned out, possibly because playing two consecutive days seemed a bit too much.

Workington Match Result

Today's 4 - 4 draw ended an eleven year drought as it was 2004 since the Sandpipers held the Shank's Trophy played over home and away legs. Captain Brian Taylor led the troops in weather that improved as the day went on.
Thank you to everyone who has enquired about Irene's health and I'm pleased to report that the surgery seems to be a complete success.

Thursday 14th May

A strong east wind played havoc with the scores again, Grant Anderson and John Gibson both having 30 points and Grant the better back nine. Fifteen played.

Workington v Sandpipers Team

Monday 18th May

Dress: Smart Casual

Our hosts request you change out of your golf clothes before dining.

09.30 - B. Taylor( C ) / G.Waite
09.37 - J.C. Nixon / C. Woodhouse
09.44 - D. Wood / G. Fisher                          
09.51 - B. Bedford / J. Holmes
09.58 - I Porter / H. Wright
10.05 - W. Smith / G. Anderson
10.12 - J Campbell / T. Neilly
10.19 - J. Gibson / T. Davis

Tuesday 12th May

Joe Holmes' winning score of 30 points must be one of the lowest ever to win a Sandpiper's trophy but was earned playing against a 40mph west wind and puts his name on the John Todd Shield. Bruce Bedford was just one point behind.
Next Monday is our match against Workington and Tuesday the Tom Sowerby Trophy.

Thursday 7th May

Today's weather was nothing like the warm sunny forecast but the last fourball turned in two exceptional scores, Charles Woodhouse with 39 points and Gerry Fisher with 38. Twenty one endured the chilly wind and showers.

Seascale Match Result

The weather started as miserable, progressed to dire and returned to playable (just).
To cap it all we lost 3.5 to 4.5 but everyone seemed to enjoy the meal and company in the lounge.
A busy two weeks coming up with the  Todd Shield next Tuesday and the Sowerby Trophy the following week.

Tuesday 30th April

Joe Holmes was a clear winner today with 38 points and John Gibson second with the best back nine of the four 34s.
A couple of championship ties were played and a timely reminder that three first round ties are still to be played. We have a busy diary for the next couple of months so make sure both you and your opponent are available to play before 31st June

Tuesday 28th April

A bruising wind for the seventeen trying to win the George Doughty Trophy and the last two groups were caught in a heavy shower. Bob Finlinson's 34 points with 20 back pipped Geoff Waite.
Sorry to report that Peter Hetherington has been hospitalised for the past month and neither Roger Cutts or Clive Milburn have recovered sufficiently to join in yet.

Thursday 23rd April

Only thirteen played in today's bright and breezy conditions. Harry Wright won with 37 points followed by David Barnes with 36 (21 on the back nine).
Check our results sheet as several club handicaps have been adjusted recently.

Tuesday 21st April

John Cooper Trophy, 26 Players.  Weather: Sunny and Calm
Winners:   J. Campbell 43Pts + D. Barnes 33Pts  = 76Pts
Sandpiper H/cps  Joe from 14 to 12
                             David from 18 to 16
Club H/cps     Joe Campbell 21 to 19
                       M. Mapleton  25 to 23
                       I. Nelson        24 to 23
                       G. Waite        24 to 23
Club H/cps Increases  R. Finlinson 10 to11
                                    M. Donald    20 to 21
Regards Joe

Seascale v Sandpipers Team

Tuesday 5th May

Dress: Smart Casual

10.00 - J. Gibson  ( C ) / T. Davis
10.07 - T. Neilly / M. Mapleton
10.14 - J. Holmes / J. Campbell                          
10.21 - D. Wood / J. Dixon
10.28 - E. Varah / H. Wright
10.35 - J.C.Nixon / B. Bedford
10.42 - G. Anderson / B. Taylor
10.49 - I. Porter / G. Waite

Reserves: R. Williams, I. Hind, C. Woodhouse

Thursday 16th April

Twenty one played in today's Stableford with four opting to play their first qualifying round instead.
Conditions were ideal and until Ivor Nelson came in the top five scores were hard to separate.
His 37 points won and John Dixon was 'best of the rest'.
Next Tuesday is the John Cooper competition, with drawn pairs adding their individual scores to decide the winners. As we play off full handicap the scores go into the computer for club handicap adjustment.

Brian Armstrong Update

Brian's been checked out at Carlisle and the damage appears to be a broken wrist and facial abrasions. I'm informed that his good lady is hoping to have him back home today.

Carlisle Match Result

The good news was that although was windy it didn't rain. Even better news - the Sandpipers won by 4.5 to 3.5.
An interesting day for several reasons, and our best wishes to Carlisle's Brian Armstrong who had an argument with a buggy resulting with the Air Ambulance landing near to the eighteenth green. Brian was lucid but is likely to stay overnight in hospital for observation.
Captain Tony Davis gave the usual thanks to the Red Squirrels and our caterers.

Sandpipers v Carlisle Team

Sandpipers v Carlisle Team

Tuesday 14th April

Dress: Jacket and Tie 

10.30 - T. Davis ( C ) / J. Gibson
10.37 - J. Holmes / J. Campbell
10.44 - I Porter / G. Waite                          
10.51 - D. Wood / J. Johnson
10.58 - J.C.Nixon / A Heywood
11.05 - B. Taylor / W. Smith
11.12 - G. Anderson / M. Mapleton
11.19 - R. Finlinson / H. Wright
Reserves: D. Barnes, B. Bedford, T. Neilly, D. McCrum, E. Varah, D. Young, I Nelson, A. Proud

Workington Match Result

Another win for the Sandpipers playing in near shirt sleeve conditions against a strong Beck Watchers team. Captain Brian Taylor announced the 6 - 4 result following a superb meal supplied by David and Octavia.

Tuesday 7th April

Eddie Varah continued his winning run today by returning the best score of 36 points followed by Harry Wright with 35 (pipping Joe Campbell with a better back nine). Conditions started with a misty sea fret which turned to bright and breezy. Contrary to some opinions expressed at the nineteenth, winners and runners up in the past have been docked two and one points respectively even though all the £2.00 entry fee eventually goes to the charity of the Champion's choice and as I was caught last year this tradition will be upheld this year.
According to our rules, all the eight first round ties must be played by the 15th June. Hopefully the draw will be completed by the end of this week and published on our notice board.
Finally, welcome back to Tony Davis from an extended holiday and also Bob Saunders who was tempted out by the warmer weather.
Thursday and next Tuesday are our home matches against Workington and Carlisle. David Low has reserved two earlier tee times for non-team members.

Thursday 2nd April

Today's conditions couldn't have been more different to Tuesday's and surprising that Eddie Varah's 34 points was the best of 19. Mike Walton came second with 32 on back nine count back.
Next Tuesday is our qualifying competition for the Sandpiper's Championship. Anyone not wishing to proceed through the play offs should let us know before the draw for the sixteen finalists is made.

Sandpiper Abroad

Hope everyone is O.K. Sorry about the weather for Penrith match, hope things improve for next week. We have had wall to wall sunshine for 5 weeks. Hope to bring it back with us. Could you please sign me in for Woll trip. Best wishes to all. See you soon. Cheers from sunny San Fransisco. Tony

Penrith Match Result

Captain Geoff Waite led the troops out for our first match of the year but was second last back to the clubhouse. Six other fourballs decided that sleet, snow, driving rain and 50mph winds were too challenging and trekked in from various parts of the course.
It was somehow calculated that the Sandpipers won today with only two groups playing the full eighteen.

Sandpipers and Friends Away Day

TRIP to WOLL GOLF CLUB

Ashkirk/ Selkirk

WEDNESDAY 13th MAY

Coffee + Roll, Round of Golf then a Two Course Meal

Cost for Above £40

Require £10 Dep. To Secure Booking

Joe Campbell will collect deposit A.S.A.P

1st Tee Time 11am ( 5 Tee Times )

Please append names to list on notice board.

Sandpipers v Workington Team

Thursday 9th April

Dress: Jacket and Tie

10.30 - B. Taylor  ( C ) / T. Neilly

10.37 - J.Cr- Nixon / D. Barnes
10.44 - G. Anderson / I Nelson                          
10.51 - T. Davis / J. Campbell
10.58 - D. Wood / I Porter
11.05 - J. Gibson / J. Holmes
11.12 - R. Williams / G. Waite
11.19 - R. Finlinson / W. Smith
11.26 - H. Wright / M. Mapleton
11.33 - E. Varah / B. Bedford

Reserves: A.Proud, J,Tudor

Tuesday 24th March

Squally showers today for seven teams of three in the Texas Scramble.
Joe Penrice, David McCrum and Alan Heywood won by a fraction after deducting a sixth of their combined handicaps from a score of 69 gross.
A correction to previous information; David Low has reserved two tee times commencing at 10.10am on Tuesday 31st for anyone not playing in our Penrith match who would like a game.

Thursday 19th March

It's been a long time since somebody's score cost them six shots but Joe Campbell managed that today with 43 points, closely followed by Ian Porter with 42 and a five shot adjustment. Eighteen played in good conditions that cooled towards the end.

Sandpipers v Penrith Team

Tuesday 31st March

Dress: Jacket and Tie

10.30 - G. Waite ( C ) / J. Holmes
10.37 - D. Wood / J. Campbell
10.44 - R. Finlinson / B. Bedford                          
10.51 - R. Williams / H. Wright
10.58 - I. Porter / T. Neilly
11.05 - J. Cr-Nixon / C. Woodhouse
11.12 - G. Anderson / W. Smith
11.19 - D. Barnes / I.Nelson

Reserves:  D. Young , J. Johnson , A. Heywood , A. Proud , J. Tudor

Tuesday 17th March

Joe Holmes won the first trophy of the season with an impressive +5 bogey score and the Bernard Keighley Cup ahead of a field of twenty six. Conditions were ideal.
David Low had the better back nine of the +3 runners up.
Next Tuesday is reserved for the rearranged Texas Scramble and the following Tuesday is our first home match of the season against Penrith. Two tee times have been booked around 10.30am for non team members who would like to have a game amongst themselves.

Tuesday 10th March

The sun brought twenty four out today topped by Charles Woodhouse with 38 points followed by Ivor Nelson on 36.
John Tudor informs me that David McCrum's spectacular two on the 16th is well worth a mention.
Also those wishing to be considered for our first three matches should add their names to the lists on the notice board.

Texas Scramble

This month's postponed Texas Scramble has been rearranged for Tuesday 24th March.
Hopefully we will have a good turnout, and a reminder that the Bernard Keighley competition is scheduled for next Tuesday in the Bogey format.

Thursday 5th March

A chilly SW draught kept all seventeen players moving today. Geoff Waite came out on top with 39 points followed by Harry Wright with 34.

Tuesday 3rd March

Not enough turned up to make the Texas Scramble official but nine of us went out and played to the same format in cold and windy conditions.
Our committee will choose another suitable date for the competition.
The Sandpipers' reserved tee start time reverted to 11.00am on the 1st of March.

Thursday 26th February

Four seasons in four hours today and a couple of minutes of hailstones, but fifteen completed the round with Ian Porter's 34 enough to win and David Low's 33 taking second place.

Thursday 19th February

Only thirteen of us today which was a pity as the light shower at 11.00am soon passed over followed by dry breezy conditions.
New member Bob Finlinson powered his way to 38 points followed by Harry Wright with 33.
A reminder that our first competition of 2015 is a Texas Scramble on Tuesday 3rd March, less than a fortnight away.

Tuesday 17th February

Twenty four hardy souls survived today's Baltic conditions with most scores in the twenties.
Tommy Neilly was up for it with 35 points followed by David Low on 34.
Clive Milburn paid a visit and informs us that he goes for his second "hip op" next week.

Thursday 12th February

Rather cooler today but still remarkable weather for the middle of winter.Two winners with 35 points, Ivor Nelson edging John Gibson into second place on count back.
Welcome to two new members today. Bob Finlinson and Tim Herbert who both resisted the temptation to win on their first outings.

Tuesday 10th February

Cool, cloudy and calm conditions today and a return to the full course.
Joe Penrice lead the field of twenty three with 38 points followed by Tommy Neilly on 36.
Welcome back to Roger Cutts and David Barnes.
Interesting to note that on the 5th February, twenty four Sandpipers were playing below their club handicaps.

Thursday 5th February

Another warm and sunny afternoon with fifteen players.
Unfortunately the ground hasn't thawed sufficiently to return to the summer greens but that suited me as I managed to put together a winning 44 points. Joe Campbell came second with 41, having beaten Brian Taylor with a better back nine.

Tuesday 3rd February

The first good news - this blog has now passed 30,000 page views. Second good news - I managed to scramble a win on today's winter course with 46 points, one ahead of Tony Davis.
Wall to wall sunshine and quite pleasant after the frost got away. Sixteen played and everyone socialised in the lounge afterwards.

Tuesday 27th January

Changeable conditions today but not too bad. Bruce Bedford won with 37 points and myself second with 36, one shot better than John Tudor on the back nine count back.
Another good crowd of twenty three with most relaxing and supporting the club in the lounge afterwards.

Thursday 22nd January

Another remarkably calm and warm afternoon with seventeen competing.
Robin Binny came out on top with 43 points followed by Gerry Fisher one point behind.

Tuesday 20th January

Early morning chill gave way to sunny and calm conditions on the short course today.
Nineteen turned out which gave Brian Taylor a nice lift for his 45 points. Alan Proud talked his way into second place with 41.

Bad Weather

Poor prospects for Thursday again but I understand some (fool)hardy individuals braved Tuesday's winds.
One of our former members arrived in the lounge for a meal as part of his 81st birthday celebrations and I'm sure we all wish Stuart Jones many happy returns.

Thursday 8th January

Thirteen made the most of today's difficult conditions assuming that from the weather forecast we won't be getting much golf in before next week.
Eddie Varah's 32 points winning score cost him a couple of shots and I was careless enough to come in second.

Tuesday 6th January 2015

A chilly start to the new year, but not cold enough to put off twenty three hopefuls.
Joe Campbell got off to a winning start with 36 points followed by Tom Neilly one point behind.