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.