Thursday 31st January

Unfortunately a "man" cold prevented me playing today but I'm informed that thirteen played in frosty conditions from white tees to temporary greens. Two people were reckless with their handicaps, Bruce Bedford being cut eight shots for his winning 46 points and Ian Porter five shots for his 42 points.
A list is on the notice board for those wishing to play in the Penrith Team Invitation event. The cost per individual has risen to £20. As our treasurer is obliged to pay for the entry in advance it is essential that enough wish to play and prepared to pay for their place in the team.

Lochmaben Away Day

Joe has organised the annual social trip for Wednesday 22nd May with bacon butty and coffee on arrival and two course meal after golf.
Waiting for final price from the caterer but the total will probably be between £42 and £45 including round of golf.
20 places are available for Sandpipers and friends. A sheet is up for names and entry should be accompanied with a £10 deposit.

Thursday 24th January

The heavy mist lifted just in time for fifteen of us to play on a shortened frosty course playing off white tees (mainly on the main tee area) to temporary greens. As this format didn't meet any of the criteria for handicap adjustments it was decided to play under our normal Sandpiper rules and the winning scores reflected how much easier it was to score. Tony Sher won with 45 points and now plays off 15 instead of 22. Gilmour McKellar suffered a similar fate with 43 taking him from 15 to 10.

Tuesday 22nd January

Temperatures just above freezing but fifteen doughty (?) Sandpipers took advantage of occasional sun and little wind. Johnathon C-Nixon won with 37 points followed by myself with 36.

Thursday 17th January

Bright and cool again today. Eighteen played, David Frith winning with 34 and Peter Taylor second with 33.

Tuesday 15th January

Too chilly for standing about today but twenty played. Welcome to new member Tom Borthwick who immediately got a return on his subscription by coming second with 36 on countback to David Frith. Good news is that Geoff Scott has managed to play a few holes at Workington but unfortunately David McCrum is still struggling and using crutches.

Tuesday 8th January

Another fine day attracted 21 players with Tony Davis having a decisive 40 points win and Joe Campbell second with 36.

Thursday 3rd January

First winner in 2019 is Colin Campbell with 38 points and Gerry Fisher second with 36. Eighteen played in calm conditions.