Thursday 29th September

Hello Dave
If you want a blog entry for yesterday it could read:-
On a very windy, and potentially very wet, morning, around 8 hardy(ish) gents presented themselves at the club.
The men were however soon to be sorted from the boys, and the tough got going. Peter Taylor and Jim Johnson had a most enjoyable round against Willie Smith and David Barnes, the wind blew and the sun shone brightly! The rain, forecast for 3pm, had the good manners to wait until just after the intrepid four were back inside the clubhouse. All in all, a great day out.
Cheers
Jim
PS. No checking this out with the others! This is the official version!

Tuesday 27th September

The early morning rain subsided by 11am so twenty of us enjoyed windy but dry conditions. Clive Milburn and Ian Hind took first and second places with 34 and 31 points respectively.
Next Tuesday is our AGM which follows a greensomes competition commencing at 9.00am. A contingency plan in the event that we are unable to play due to inclement weather is that the AGM will open at 9.30am instead of 2.00pm.
A sympathy card has been sent to Malcolm Donald with empathy for his loss, and long time member Bob Saunders celebrated his 90th birthday today.

Thursday 22nd September

Strong signs of autumn in today's pleasant conditions and again most of us who turned out excelled at the mediocre. Brian Taylor was surprised that his 32 points was the best score of sixteen and Clive Milburn even more surprised that his 29 (best on countback) took second prize

Tuesday 20th September

Another flat calm and warm day for twenty three Sandpipers. Tony Davis finished well out in front with 40 points and in form David Frith second with 36.
Highlight of the day was a hole in one by Roy Williams on the 16th. Thoughtfully he left his bar card behind as he had to go early for an appointment and it would have been rude not to take advantage of his generosity.

Thursday 15th September

With so many being over-golfed this week only thirteen turned out to enjoy today's balmy conditions.
Jim Johnson took full advantage with 40 points and a five shot handicap reduction. Joe Campbell was only one point behind and lost four shots for his £5.20 prize. Next Monday is the coaching session with Bev, 9.45am at the clubhouse for a 10.00am start.

Saxons v Celts Result

Thanks to the Saxons' generosity in supplying quality players to bolster the Celts' team we lost by four games to three.

Carlisle Match Result

Unfortunately the promised break in the foul weather came too late to save the match and all the players a good soaking. We took the sensible option and settled for an honourable draw, then beat a bedraggled retreat from the eighth.
Tuesday is the Saxons v Celts match and the pairings will be selected from those of each persuasion who turn up on the morning. Please try to come early.

Thursday 1st September

Just twelve played and the conditions must have been grim as David Frith's 30 points put him on a winning streak followed by Harry Wright with 28.

Penrith Seniors' Invitation Team

WEDNESDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2016

SHOTGUN START - 09.30

STABLEFORD COMPETITION

MAXIMUM HANDICAP 28

TEAMS OF 8, BEST 7 SCORES TO COUNT

Name of Club:     SILLOTH SANDPIPERS

Group 1
Player Name Handicap
1 M.Mapleton 24
2 G.Anderson 18
3 D.Frith 18
4 C.Milburn 16
Group 2
Player Name Handicap
5 D.Wood 19
6 J.Campbell 19
7 B.Taylor 12
8 I.Porter 15

Reserve: J.Crookall-Nixon

Sandpipers v Carlisle Team

Thursday 8th September

Dress: Jacket and Tie

10-30 - G Anderson ( C) / J Campbell
10-37 - G Fisher / D Wood
10-44 - C Milburn / R Cutts                    
10-51 - W Smith / J Holmes
10-58 - R Williams / B Bedford
11-05 - D Frith / T Neilly
11-12 - A Heywood / M Mapleton
11-19 - J Johnson / C Woodhouse
Reserve: I Porter