Thursday 29th March

A lot of really depressing low scores today in conditions that weren't too bad. Of the seventeen only David Low, Jim Gilfillan and Ian Hind exceeded 30 points, David with 33 and Jim with 31.
Important to note that on Thursday 12th April we have been allocated a 9.20am - 10.00am tee to accommodate an existing corporate booking who wish to extend their Thursday and Friday slots.
Our Club secretary assures me this is a one off arrangement that he hopes will not inconvenience us too much.
A reminder that next Tuesday is our championship qualifying competition in which everyone is encouraged to take part, however those who don't wish to advance to the knockout stages should advise either myself or Joe at the end of play.

Tuesday 27th March

First of all it was remiss of me not to mention Joe Campbell's generosity last week celebrating his birthday. Today bordered on reasonable conditions but a strong wind kept the scores down again. Colin Campbell won with 33 points, Bob Finlinson second with 32.
Next Tuesday is our Championship Qualifier with the best sixteen scores proceeding to the knockout stages. Club handicaps will be adjusted according to scores.

Sandpipers v Workington Team

Thursday 5th April

Dress: Smart Casual

10.30 - B Taylor  ( C ) / J Holmes
10.38 - E Varah / C Campbell
10.46 - P Taylor / J C Nixon             
10.54 - R Cutts / J Gilfillan
11.02 - D Wood / R Finlinson
11.10 - T Davis / J Campbell
11.18 - R Williams / D Frith
11.26 - J Gibson / I Porter
11.34 - J Wraight / G Fisher
11.42 - J Johnson / T Herbert

Reserve: G.Anderson

Thursday 22nd March

A persistent strong cold wind kept the scores down, my 29 points and better back 6 pushed Joe Holmes into second place. Fifteen played.
The top car park is roped off until further notice to allow the slaters to replace the roof over the locker rooms.

Tuesday 20th March

First of all, thank you to Joe Holmes and Colin Campbell for standing aside to let the remaining twenty one play the Texas Scramble as three balls. Ian Porter, Joe Campbell and Jim Johnson came out on top with 73 gross less 9 shots. Conditions were sunny with a slight breeze.
Joe is a couple of players short for our home match against Workington on Thursday 5th April so please add your name to the list if you are available.
Robin Binny is recovering from pneumonia after a short stay in hospital.

Tuesday 13th March

Another sunny day for twenty five players to enjoy. Brian Taylor won the Bernard Keighley Bogey Competition with +2 and Lynn Hopkins second with +1 on count back. Another reminder that next Tuesday Brian Taylor will organise the rearranged Texas Scramble.

Thursday 8th March

An excellent turnout to enjoy the fine weather although marred by late arriving visitors clogging up the first tee. Tony Davis came up trumps with 41 points followed by new member Colin Campbell with 40. Both felt the full weight of our handicapping system. Good to see Harry Wright back and managing to get a full round in.
Next Tuesday is the Bernard Keighley Bogey Competition which is a qualifier against club handicaps. The good news is that the winner's Sandpiper handicap can only get pulled two shots.
Last week's Texas Scramble is provisionally rearranged for the following Tuesday.

Wednesday 7th March

For those of you who don't get email updates the course is now fully open, and for those who travel through Allonby the police have agreed to deter speeding by request of our parish council.

Club Diaries

Just to break the silence, club diaries are available for collection from the foyer.