Tuesday 30th January

Twenty three took advantage of the first decent day we've had for a while even though it was cool and blustery. John Wraight won with 34 points and Ian Porter second with the best of three 30s.
Congratulations to John Gibson who generously stood the tab to celebrate his 70th birthday.

Saturday 27th January

The weather turned out better than expected on Thursday and the other ten players were kind enough to let me win with no adjustment to handicap. I've finally got round to publishing our web site so you can now look up forthcoming matches and competitions from the comfort of home. I particularly like the picture in the gallery.
www.sunside.co.uk/sandpipers

Tuesday 23rd January

Another bad day weather wise which means we have only managed one handicap qualifying competition so far this year. I hear that Roy Williams is getting over man flu and AP has had a cataract op. If there's any relevant news please forward it. The Golf Club AGM is this coming Friday and I understand that removing the snooker table and using the space for something else is on the cards.

Thursday 11th January

First qualifying game of the new year and unusual as for the first time in memory we were asked to play off the yellow tees to winter greens. This meant the ninth had to be missed out. Honours went to Peter Taylor who had a better back nine than Willie Smith's 38. Joe Campbell generously got the drinks in to celebrate his hole in one on the 16th even thought the green was only 100yds off the tee.
Joe has also put up a sheet for an away day to Lochmaben in May. First 20 names accepted with a £10 deposit.

New Year News

Not the best of starts for the New Year weather wise as today was grim and Thursday looks even worse. Eight did set off today on the promise of a bright afternoon but only four got past the fourth. John Wraight and three doughty "companions" did manage eighteen.
I'm informed that Geoff Scott seems much brighter after a torrid time health wise and Alan Proud has finally decided not to renew his membership. The downside is that he's taking "past playing membership" in case he changes his mind.
All the best to past and present members for the ensuing year.