Thursday 29th August

Twelve intrepid ! members face a howling gale today with David Low's 27 taking first prize (£7.20p) and a two shot penalty. Bruce Bedford came second. For those travelling to Morpeth on Sunday, Warwick Road in Carlisle is closed for the Cumbria Run but the bypass and road to Brampton via the airport are clear.

Penrith Match Result

We managed to hold Penrith to a four all draw on their own turf in blustery changeable conditions. The course was in quite good condition, especially considering the problems of heavy and persistent rainfall.

Tuesday 27th August

A pleasant day for the twenty seven who played for the Bob Saunders Cup won by David Frith with 42 points. Martin Whelan pipped Steve Buck for second place with 39 won on the back nine.
Congratulations to Bruce Bedford for his section win in last Thursday's Seniors open and well done Roger Cutts and Willie Smith for checking and recording all the scores, helping to make the competition a success.

Penrith v Sandpipers Team

Wednesday 28th August

Dress: Smart Casual

09.30 - D Frith ( C ) / B Taylor
09.38 - T Davis / G Fisher
09.46 - P W Taylor /  G McKellar                       
10.54 - R Cutts / J Holmes
10.02 - R Williams / B Bedford
10.10 - D Wood / G Anderson
10.18 - M Whelan / J Johnson
10.26 - I Porter / A Proud

Reserves: None

Last year Penrith arranged a shotgun start to enable the final three pairings to finish earlier so please arrive in plenty of time in case they do the same this year.

Tuesday 20th August

Twenty nine turned up to play for the Jimmy Banks Trophy in conditions that improved throughout the day. Tim Herbert turned in an impressive 44 points, well ahead of second placed David Frith with 37.
This Thursday the course is reserved for the Seniors Open and Brian Taylor has requested that last year's trophy winners return them to himself or the Secretary's office for engraving.
On a lighter note, statistics show that the average club handicap for Sandpipers is 18.

Penrith Match Result

Dad's Army could only win half a point in our match today which included a couple of squally showers. The rematch at Penrith is on Wednesday 28th.
England Wimmin have claimed the course on Thursday so our next meeting is on Tuesday for the J. Banks Trophy.

Thursday 8th August

Just sixteen played in ideal conditions. Eddie Varah won with 34 points and Clive Milburn second with 33. Don't forget that the course is closed next Thursday for England Golf.

Penrith Invitation Team

The following are selected to represent the Sandpipers at the above event.

Tony Davis, Eddie Varah, Tom Borthwick, Jonathan Nixon

David Frith, Gilmour McKellar, Clive Milburn, Joe Holmes.

Per Brian Taylor

Tuesday 6th August

Twenty players got round virtually unscathed apart from the strong west wind although local roads had standing water by the time we set off home from the club. Clive Milburn won the Carrick Trophy with 35 points and David Low second on countback with 34.
Next Tuesday is our home match against Penrith.

Thursday 1st August

Martin Whelan posted one of the best scores we've seen for a while. 42 points left my second placed 36 way behind. I've just renewed the handicap sheet and several members club handicaps hadn't been updated.
Next Tuesday we play for the Carrick Trophy.
Brian Taylor informs me that we don't yet have the full quota of eight players for the Penrith Invitation Team Open. The sheet is on the notice board so please append your name quickly if you wish to play.