Sandpiper Web Site

The web site has been updated for the 2017 season and hopefully all the dates are correct.
http://www.sunside.co.uk/sandpipers
Unfortunately the gallery page is suffering from technical problems and lack of photos.

Thursday 26th January

The ground frost cleared as eighteen of us played turning into a calm and warm day.
Remarkable that playing off half handicap even on the short course three players turned in scores of 45 points. Even more remarkable that of those, Bob Finlinson qualified for second place with the best back nine. Tony Davis destroyed the rest of the field with 49 points.
Very good news that four of our walking wounded managed to turn up for a gossip, Eddie Varah, John Dixon, Harry Wright and John Gibson all reporting improving health although Harry is going in for another op on Tuesday.

Tuesday 24th January

Conditions were a bit dreary for the first nine holes but improved through the afternoon. Bruce Bedford continued his good form, winning with 37 points followed by Jonathon C-Nixon with 34. An important tip for us all to remember - make sure you actually play your second shot before you go to look for your ball (a senior moment).
Sandpiper handicaps show that twenty five out of forty six are currently playing below their club handicaps.

Thursday 19th January

Similar conditions to Tuesday without the mist today. Tim Herbert and Jonathon C-Nixon tied with 34 points, Tim having the better back nine. Fifteen played.

Tuesday 17th January

Twenty three played in a heavy mist today but otherwise warmish and calm. Lynn Hopkins won with 37 points, one ahead of myself. To avoid confusion in the future, please ensure balls put in for the draw can be identified with either a name or initials.

Tuesday 10th January

Fourteen managed to get round, the two four balls catching a shower at the end. Willie Smith won with 32 points followed by Lynn Hopkins having the the best back six out of three 31s.
Good to report that John Gibson is up and about after surgery and Harry Wright is improving after pain resulting from his back op. Unfortunately more surgery is required on his shoulder but he passes on best wishes to all his friends.

Thursday 5th January

Seventeen played on temporary greens although the sun managed to clear the frost eventually to give very pleasant conditions. Ian Hind's 42 points and Brian Taylor's 41 were exceptional scores considering we all played off half handicap over seventeen holes as the twelfth was out of play due to drainage work.

Tuesday 3rd January

A happy new year to everyone. It got off to a good start for David Low with a winning 38 points on a cool breezy day and two temporary greens due to course drainage improvements. Mike Mapleton came second with 35, just pushing out playing partner Tony Davis on the back nine.
Sixteen played including new member Lynn Hopkins who spent half an hour in the nets preparing for the ordeal.
Our Club's open competitions can be entered on line from 9.30am next Monday.