Another Coaching Session

Further to three specific requests, another two hour session has been arranged for Monday 19th September. Please confirm as soon as possible if you wish to attend.

Penrith Match Result

Penrith coped better on their home turf, winning 4.5 - 3.5 despite our team being given a walkover in one game. The course and catering were good and luckily the rain subsided before we started.

Tuesday 30th August

A stiff breeze today and a wide spread of scores returned. Eddie Varah won the Bob Saunders Trophy with 37 points while second placed Gerry Fisher attributed better consistency off the tee to Bev New's group coaching helping towards his second place 35.
Five sandpipers claimed prizes in the recent seniors' open competition with Tommy Neilly winning the George Wright Trophy for the highest stableford score.

Revised Penrith Team

Wednesday 31st August

Dress: Smart Casual

09.30 - G Waite  ( C ) / W Smith
09.37 - G Anderson / D Wood
09.44 - B Taylor / J Campbell                    
09.51 - D Frith / J Holmes
09.58 - I Porter / R Williams
10.05 - R Cutts / I Hind
10.12 - C Milburn / G Fisher
10.19 - T Davis / J Johnson

Tuesday 23rd August

Two excellent scores today, Brian Taylor winning the Banks Trophy with 40 points and namesake Peter second with 38. Twenty four played.
Thursday is the Seniors Open competition.

Penrith Match Date Alteration

Due to electric grid work, Penrith GC will have no power on our scheduled match day 1st September. Joe has provisionally accepted Wednesday 31st August subject to us being able to raise a team at such short notice and having all the names confirmed by tomorrow.

Penrith v Sandpipers Team

Thursday 1st September

Dress: Smart Casual

09.30 - G Waite  ( C ) / W Smith
09.37 - G Anderson / D Wood
09.44 - H Wright / J Campbell                    
09.51 - D Frith / J Holmes
09.58 - I Porter / R Williams
10.05 - R Cutts / I Hind
10.12 - C Milburn / G Fisher
10.19 - B Bedford / A Heywood

Reserves: T Davis, B Taylor, J Johnson

Thursday 18th August

Only thirteen showed up for today's calm mild conditions. David McCrum's run of good form continues and his 38 points cost him another four shots. Tommy Neilly came second with 35.
Next Tuesday is the Banks Trophy competition followed by the Seniors Open on Thursday.

Penrith Match Result

Perfect weather for Captain of the Day Geoff Waite and a good 5.5 - 2.5 win to carry forward to the return match at Penrith on the 1st September. I just found out that long time member Robin Binny is having serious health issues and I'm sure we all wish him a speedy recovery.

Another Coaching Session

Monday 22nd is aimed at those who haven't been able to attend so far. The number will be restricted to six to allow more personal attention so it is important that you book in advance so we can fill the places.

Thursday 11th August

Not very pleasant conditions for today's fourteen competitors which was reflected by ten cards recording less than 30 points. David McCrum lead with 35 followed by Harry Wright with 32. Next Tuesday is our home match against Penrith.

Tuesday 9th August

Breezy and changeable conditions for today's Carrick Trophy competition. Twenty eight played and Gerry Fisher took advantage of yesterday's group coaching tuition to win with 36 points. David Barnes continued his good form with second place 35.

Sandpipers v Penrith Team

Tuesday 16th August

Dress: Jacket and Tie

10-30 - G Waite  ( C ) / C Milburn
10-37 - J Campbell / D Wood
10-44 - H Wright / A Heywood                      
10-51 - M Mapleton / G Fisher
10-58 - I Hind / D Frith
11-05 - R Williams / J Holmes
11-12 - T Davis / G Anderson
11-19 - R Cutts / I W Nelson

Reserves: T Neilly, I Porter, B Bedford

Tuesday 2nd August

Some very good scores in today's R.Thompson medal qualifier bringing the CSS down to 70 in conditions like baby bear's porridge - not too hot and not too cold.
Roy Williams might consider himself unlucky not to win with nett 67 but Joe Campbell's 64 was the best result we have seen for a long time. Six players had their handicaps reduced.

Sandpiper Coaching

Further to the success of the last group tutoring from Bev New I have booked her again for a two hour session commencing at 10am, Monday 8th August. Hopefully, six or more will attend and it will help if you could let Joe or myself know in advance. The fee per person is the same as last time.