Workington Rearranged Match

Monday 17th July, team selection will be published nearer the date.

Sandpipers v Powfoot Team

Thursday 8th June

Dress: Jacket and Tie

10.30 - G Anderson ( C ) / J Penrice
10.38 - J C Nixon / C Milburn
10.46 - R Cutts / T Neilly                  
10.54 - J Gibson / J Holmes
11.00 - B Taylor / J Johnson
11.08 - P Taylor / W Smith
11.16 - J Gilfillan / I Hind
11.24 - A Heywood / M Mapleton
Reserves: None

Carlisle Match Result

The Red Squirrels proved too strong for us on their home turf, but led by captain Tony Davis we did win three games to draw over the home and away legs.
Some good news, Malcolm Donald has rejoined after some persuasion and his son paying his subs for him.

Thursday 18th May

Today's bright and breezy conditions only attracted twelve players and everyone held back to let Roy Williams win £7.20 and lose two shots with his 31 points. Sandy Tonner came second with 29.
Next Tuesday and Thursday could be quiet as we have our match against Carlisle on Monday and on Wednesday some of us are away at Lochmaben for a social day out.

Carlisle v Sandpipers Team

Monday 22nd May

Dress: Smart Casual

09.30 - T Davis ( C ) / D Wood
09.38 - J Wraight / G Fisher
09.46 - R Cutts / I Hind                  
09.54 - W Smith / D Frith
10.00 - I Porter / J Campbell
10.08 - J Gibson / J Gilfillan
10.16 - B Taylor / J Holmes
10.24 - R Williams / J C Nixon
Reserves: None

Tuesday 16th May

Yesterday's strong wind remained but luckily the rain held off. Tommy Neilly won the Sowerby Trophy with 33 points, Gerry Fisher just behind with 32.
Several names are still required for our home match against Powfoot, not helped by the fact the some of us are away that week. Also our social away day at Lochmaben is six names short so please support these events. Both entry sheets are on our notice board.

Workington Match Result

Unfortunately the weather was so poor that although the course remained open nobody wanted a soaking in a howling gale. The match will be rearranged.

Tuesday 9th May

Unfortunately I couldn't play today in what seemed good conditions. From the Club's website I see that David Low won with 41 points and Peter Taylor second with 39 and twenty six took part in playing for the John Todd Shield. I've been through the Club handicap list and several have been adjusted. Please ensure you play off the correct handicap.

John Kennedy Service

A service for John will be held at All Saints church Cockermouth at 1.00pm 15th May with a wake at Hundith Hill afterwards. Unfortunately this coincides with our match against Workington but John Dixon as an old friend will be attending and also representing the Sandpipers and has offered a lift to anyone who wishes to pay their respects. Contact John (Dixon) on Cockermouth 827346.

John Kennedy

Sadly, our old friend John Kennedy died overnight last night, the only comforting thing was that he had no pain, and it came quickly after he was diagnosed. I reckon he served on the committee for 15 years.
Geoff.
Those who played in our match at Powfoot will remember John turned up to renew old acquaintances.

Thursday 4th May

The strong north east wind put paid to some good front nine scores today. Fifteen played and Sandy Tonner's 34 points was the best of fifteen followed by David Low with 33. The new caterers have started and their menu looks pretty comprehensive.

Workington v Sandpipers Team

Monday 15th May

Dress: Smart Casual

09.30 - B Taylor ( C ) / M Mapleton
09.38 - D Frith / J Gilfillan
09.46 - J Wraight / J Holmes                    
09.54 - T Davis / G Fisher
10.02 - L Hopkins / J Campbell
10.10 - J Gibson / G Anderson
10.18 - I Porter / W Smith
10.26 - R Cutts / C Milburn
10.34 - R Williams / D Wood
10.42 - J C Nixon / B Carruthers
Reserves: None

Seascale Match Result

Played in shirt sleeve conditions the first four pairings won, the next three didn't but the Campbell / Davis duo halved the last game for a 4.5 - 3.5 win. Our next match is against Workington with our team published here by the weekend.