Thursday 31st August

Eighteen was a good turnout considering we had a qualifier on Tuesday and our Penrith match yesterday. David Frith won with 35 points, Bruce Bedford second with 34. The draw for the Penrith team game will be sorted after next Tuesday.

Penrith Match Result

Unfortunately we couldn't carry forward our success at Silloth to Penrith, going down by the very narrow margin of 3.5 - 4.5 but the match was played in good conditions followed by a good meal.

Tuesday 29th August

Twenty three played in the Bob Saunders Cup competition, my 39 points winning followed by David Low with 37. Conditions were cool, dry and a bit breezy.

Penrith Match Update

Several things to note, firstly that the published team on the blog has been amended and that matches 7 and 8 will commence at 9.20am and 9.30am from the 15th tee which is the par 5 after crossing back over the road.
Secondly, the road we would normally take up to the golf course is closed which means taking a detour from the Stoneybeck roundabout (off Junction 41) up Bowscar Road (signposted Bowscar and Gt Salkeld) for 1.8 miles and turning right at the "T" junction into Salkeld Road downhill towards the course which is then 2 miles away. The lane below the course is also closed.

Seniors Open Highlights

SANDPIPER WINNERS
Wet conditions for the early starters then clearing out.
Nearest the pin on the 9th: Sandy Tonner
Two's: David Wood, Johnathan Crookall-Nixon
Division 3
1st Ian Hind 42 pts (Competition Winner)
2nd Bruce Bedford 41pts
3rd David Low 37pts
Division 2
5th Barry Carruthers 37 pts
Numerous comments from competitors on the good condition of the course.Thanks to Brian Story and his staff.
Thanks to all the office staff, Simon and Hannah in the pro shop.
Catering and bar staff did a sterling job in providing liquid and food refreshments throughout the day.
A very big thank you to Roger Cutts, Willie Smith, David McCrumb, Geoff Waite, Harry Wright and John Dixon for all their help throughout the day and not forgetting Joe Campbell who through the year has trained Roger, Willie and David up on the computer for this event.
John Gibson

Tuesday 22nd August

Possibly the best turnout this year and equally good playing conditions. Andy Edwards won the Banks Trophy with 39 points, once again just one point ahead of David Frith. Twenty eight turned out but nobody else reached 36 points.
Thursday is reserved for the Seniors' Open.

Thursday 17th August

Just a quick note that from the fourteen players, John Gibson won and Clive Milburn came second.

Penrith v Sandpipers Team

Wednesday 30th August

Dress: Smart Casual

09.30 - G Anderson ( C ) / J Holmes
09.38 - D Frith / R.Cutts
09.46 - R Williams / I Porter                  
09.54 - G Fisher / D Wood
10.02 - J Johnson / J Campbell
10.10 - T Neilly / J Gibson
09.20 - I Hind / B Bedford Start at 15th tee 
09.30 - L Hopkins / J C Nixon

Penrith Match Result

The first four pairings started in heavy rain but the tail enders got round dry. Penrith could only manage three halves which gave us a comfortable win.
Our professional's coaching session yesterday proved very informative and we did manage about an hour and a half's bunker and chipping practice between showers. The next session teaching another aspect of the game is pencilled in for 11th September.

Thursday 10th August

I'm informed that twelve turned out, Mike Walton winning with 36 points and Tony Davis second with 34.
Next Monday our Professional has organised a two hour coaching session limited to eight Sandpipers for bunker and chipping practice. There is one space left at the moment and the sheet is on our notice board. Well worth the money at £5 per person.

Sandpipers v Penrith Team

Tuesday 15th August

Dress: Jacket and Tie

10.30 - C Milburn ( C ) / T Neilly
10.38 - D Frith / W Smith
10.46 - T Davis / R Williams                
10.54 - J Gibson / I Porter
11.00 - I Hind / J Campbell
11.08 - J Wraight / B Bedford
11.16 - J Johnson / D Wood
11.24 - P Taylor / J Holmes

Reserves: S Tonner

Tuesday 8th August

Calm and warm conditions today and a good turnout of twenty six trying to win the Carrick Trophy. Eddie Varah came out on top with 38 points beating Clive Milburn on countback. Next Tuesday is our home match against Penrith.

Tuesday 1st August

Too windy for most of us playing in the Ronnie Thompson Trophy medal competition but not for Andy Edwards who carded an excellent nett 68. Lynn Hopkins came second five shots behind.
Note that this Thursday is a normal Sandpipers day as the Junior Open has been put back to Friday.