Thursday 30th July

Just nine turned out to finish our year with David Low taking the pot. All the best to everyone with health, prosperity and a lower handicap.

Covid 19

Harry Wright has tested positive today and as he played yesterday he recommends anyone who is concerned should self test. He went straight home so hopefully minimum contact. He has very mild symptoms with a cold and slight dry cough and no idea how he could have become infected.

Ian Porter is in hospital awaiting tests today so hopefully better news later.

Tuesday 28th December

Charles Woodhouse put in the best card of eighteen players with 37 (29 - 26) beating Tommy Neilly on countback (27 - 25). Hard to believe how benevolent the conditions were for the time of year. 

Merry Christmas

Only four of us went out yesterday so we didn't get chance to wish everyone the season's greetings. Hope you all enjoy yourselves and for those who aren't able to play next week, health and prosperity in the new year. Malcolm Platts has been in touch and sends his best regards to everybody. 

Tuesday 21st December

Seventeen took advantage of calm conditions. Tommy Neilly won with 40 points (32 - 27) and John Wraight whose forte seems to be going out last came second with 38 (9 - 6).

Thursday 16th December

 David Low turned in a winning 40 (21 - 16) points today in very favourable conditions and David Frith second with 37 (15 - 13). Sixteen played.

Tuesday 14th December

Congratulations to Brian for organising today's bottle trot. Eight teams of three played in chilly and windy conditions and a roomfull stayed for the presentation. Everyone was a winner, some luckier than others. Gilmour sends the season's greetings to everyone and a cautionary warning that he won't be around for a while because in spite of being careful his partner has gone down with the bug. Let's hope it's only a mild infection.

Bottle Trot and Road Closure

First the good news - as the forecast looks good the bottle trot will be held tomorrow (Tues 14th), entry fee £2.00. The other news is a road closure by Maryport cemetery meaning traffic to Allonby and beyond will have to find an alternative route.

Thursday 9th December

 Another decent day with eighteen players. Willie Smith and Grant Anderson both had 35 points. Willie (32 - 30) won on countback, Grant just loses one shot (20 - 19).

Annual Prize Giving and Meal

This year's celebration was very well attended and an enjoyable success thanks to Brian for re-organising  the schedule at short notice, Bob Finlinson for a challenging general knowledge quiz and Harry who's photographs will be enjoyed in due course. Liam and his staff provided meals of the usual high quality.

Although one or two ventured out I think it was generally accepted that postponing the bottle trot was sensible given the rain and gale force winds.

Tuesday 7th Bottle Trot

I think this is the message everyone was expecting. In view of the horrendous weather forecast the Bottle Trot has been postponed until next Tuesday (weather permitting) and the following arrangements for the meal have been made.

Please assemble at one 1.00pm for your meal which has been brought forward to around 1.30pm.

The prize giving and quiz will go ahead as normal.

The Sandpipers tee is still reserved for 9.00am for anyone wishing to venture out.

Not everyone is on my mailing list so please spread the word. 

Thursday 2nd December

A bitter north wind died down after an hour or so. Terry Bunn had the best of seventeen scores with 38 (15 - 11) and Brian Taylor second with the best of several 36s on countback (14 - 12). Two recover shots, John Wraight (7 - 9) and David Low (19 - 21).

Xmas Texas Scramble

Of the thirty names for our social next Tuesday, quite a few have indicated that they will be attending for the meal but not playing golf. To help Brian assess the number of bottles required for prizes could those wishing to play (weather permitting) please indicate on the list next to their names by the weekend.

Thursday 25th November

Just eighteen played today which wasn't too bad after the initial chill. Steven Whitehead won with 37 points (21 - 18) and Brian Taylor second (16 - 14), beaten on the back nine.

The sheet for our Xmas lunch has thirty names but we suspect that not all will wish to start at 9.00am in the cold so could you please advise in advance whether you wish to join in the bottle trot American Competition. We will also be keeping a close eye on the weather forecast to assess whether it will be necessary to alter the meal time.

Tuesday 23rd November

Surprisingly, only seventeen played today in quite pleasant conditions. Two good scores of 39, Antonio Gerbino (19 - 15) having the better back nine than Sandy Tonner (23 - 20). Joe Holmes, David Houldridge and Gilmour McKellar all get two shots back having been unsuccessful on their last four outings.

Thursday 18th November

Just seventeen played today in dry and warm conditions not expected in mid November.

Bob Finlinson won with 39 points (22 - 18) and myself second with 37 (24 - 22).

 

Difficult 2nd Shot

 Greens staff leave vehicle in middle of 11th fairway

Tuesday 16th November

A strong west wind made the front nine tricky for today's twenty two players but the really foul weather held off until the last fourball finished. Steve Whitehead won with 32 (23 - 21) and David Low second with 31 (20 - 19). Tommy Neilly gets two shots back.

Our treasurer informs me that quite a few member s haven't paid their subs yet which fell due at our AGM and requests early payment. 

Thursday 3rd November

Twenty four played today which took us to near the limit for daylight available. Two very good scores of 40 points, Eddie Varah losing out on the back six to John Parker (handicaps reduced to 10 and 22 respectively). Hands up who spotted that our Xmas do is not on the 8th December as previously  reported but Tuesday 7th.

Tuesday 9th November

Today turned out quite pleasant for the fourteen players who turned up, Jim Gilfillan won with 35 points and Tony Davis' 33 was just pipped by Gilmour McKellar who had the better back nine.

The menu for our Xmas do on the 8th December is now on the noticeboard, a two course meal for a very reasonable £14. The day includes a Bottle Trot and trophy presentations.

A list will be put up for those wishing to join in.

Thursday 4th November

First of all thank you to Gerry Fisher for his generosity to everyone to celebrate reaching the age of qualifying for a free bus pass. Today's golf was played in bright sunlight with a winning 37 points from David Houldridge and Peter Taylor continuing his progress to playing off scratch with second placed 36.

Tuesday 2nd November

David Frith's winning 39 points was two points clear of second place Vince Ross. A pleasant sunny day but a big black cloud towards the end is a reminder of the failing light for the tail enders as we get further into winter. Thanks to David Houldridge for filling in the results sheet and a reminder to please check your Sandpiper handicaps prior to teeing off.

Winter Start Times

 A reminder that on Tuesday we revert to our 10.50am winter start time, draw done at 10.45am.

Tuesday 26th October

Sixteen of us set off into a westerly gale. Not surprisingly scoring was difficult and Eddie Varah's 31 was good enough for first place and Malcolm Platts 28 with the best back nine took second. Peter Taylor misplaced a New Zealand coin he uses for a ball marker the other day and has sentimental value so if anyone knows it's whereabouts please advise.

Thursday 21st October Results

John Wraight made a serious dent in his handicap with 38 points in today's fresh and chilly conditions. David Houldridge came second with a creditable 36 points. Twenty took part.

Arrangements have been made to update the engraving on our trophies so anyone having one at home is encouraged to return it urgently for presentation at our Xmas bash.

A596 Closure Update

Published by Balfour Beatty on Facebook

Planned closures for the A596 between Maryport and Flimby from 24th October to allow bridge and road works to take place:

Closure 1: A596 both ways between Flimby Ambulance Station and Maryport Railway Bridge.

From 7pm on 24th October to 6am on 3rd November (day/night)

then overnight 3rd, 4th and 5th November (night time only 7pm-6am).

Closure 2: A596 both ways between Maryport Railway Bridge and A594 Netherhall Corner.

Overnight 6th to 15th November (night time only 7pm-6am).

Diversion: via A594, A595 and A66.

Note: Works are subject to weather, schedule may change.

Posted: 19/10/2021. 

Temporary Greens

 I'm informed that work on the greens isn't complete yet and that tomorrow we will play of normal tees to temporary greens. Also, for those travelling to Silloth via Maryport, from the 24th the road will be closed from Risehow turn off to the waste disposal centre to Grasslot followed by Grasslot to Lidl's. The road from the waste unit via the harbour and town centre will probably turn into a rat run.

Fairway Mats

The Club is making mats compulsory from the 1st November and the Sandpiper committee have agreed that as responsible members and to further protect the course we may start using them with immediate effect in our social events on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Until the Club's rule kicks in it will remain optional. 

Thursday 14th October Result

Quite a few of today's sixteen players ended up demoralised after playing in a strong west wind. Only two scored better than 30 points, Gilmour McKellar with 33 and Arthur Thompson with 34.

Please return any trophies so we can get them engraved up to date ready for next season. 

Tuesday 12th October Result

Another successful Texas Scramble thanks to Brian Taylor's organising skills and 23 competitors. Conditions were calm and sunny with Peter Taylor, Clive Milburn and myself returning a winning nett 59.33 and loss of two shots each. 

Sandpiper Championship

Congratulations to Andrew on becoming the 2021 champion.

I have donated the £100 Sandpiper Championship prize to the Fight Bladder Cancer charity. Bladder Cancer affects about 10,000 new people in the UK every year and the treatment and consequences can be spread over many years. The charity aims to help research and provide support to sufferers. I know that this is a subject which will resonate with several current and former Sandpipers.

Andrew 

Thursday 7th October

Just thirteen played today when the strong north wind was the worst enemy with a little bit of damp thrown in. David Low won with 37 points and Antonio Gerbino second with 36. Please check your Sandpiper handicaps on our notice board before setting out. Next Tuesday we have a popular Texas Scramble.

Brindley Salver Result

Understandably, only five pairs went out in drizzle blasted by a north wind. Thank you to Willie Smith who volunteered to mark a card for the (odd) couple John Parker and Gilmour McKellar who won the Brindley Salver with 37 points.

Main points from the AGM were the team colours remain unchanged, Gilmour will run an eclectic next season on Thursdays to encourage higher numbers and the old chestnut of slow play discussed at length.

The minutes will be published in due course.

A reminder that the £5 subs are now due and it would help if anyone not wishing to renew membership would advise Jim.

Tuesday 5th October

Please note and make all your contacts aware that the Brindley Salver Greensomes commences at 9.00am (not the 9.40 in the club calendar). This will be followed by the AGM but should inclement weather prevent golf the AGM will proceed about 1.00pm. No formal proposals have been received but please inform Brian if you wish a particular item to be discussed (ie bug resistant team shirts). 

Saxons v Celts Result

The Celts, assisted by several players of dubious lineage managed to recoup the missing trophy by four games to two.

Thursday 16th September Result

Another great day for golf, Brian Taylor and Andrew Edwards both having 36 points. Brian won on the back nine and goes from 15 to 12. Andrew loses two shots and now plays off 11. 

Tuesday 14th September Result

The drizzle stopped exactly as forecast and we all enjoyed a sunny day with minimal wind.

Tom Borthwick won the George Wright Trophy with 38 points and John Wraight was runner up with the best of three 37s. Please check the noticeboard with revised handicaps for winners as well as those who have got shots back.

Brian Taylor requests everyone with trophies to return them for engraving sometime in the future with two years' winners.

Next Tuesday we have the annual Saxons v  Celts battle and a sheet is on the notice board for names.

Carlisle Match Result

Very pleasant golfing conditions today but one win, two halves and five losses put a damper on things. Just heard that Terry Bunn is isolating  after a visit from a tradesman although symptoms are mild. Proves we still have to be careful. 

Tuesday 14th September

Just a reminder that we play for the George Wright Trophy on Tuesday which is a handicap qualifier and entries via the touch screen. Also due to complications reorganising our home match against Workington they have agreed to abandon it this year. 

Revised Carlisle v Sandpipers Team Sheet

NOTE THE REVISED START TIMES

Monday 13th September

10-30 T Davis  ( C ) /  J Wraight

10-38 G Fisher /  G Anderson

10-46 J Parker /  G Long               

10-54 T Bunn / T Borthwick

11-02 B Taylor / P Taylor

11-10 D Houldridge / S Whitehead

11-18 D Frith / G McKellar

11-26 D Wood / J Johnson 

Reserve: W Smith

Tuesday 7th September Result

Thanks to Willie for logging today's results.

15 played in very warm and sunny conditions.
Given the benign conditions, scores were surprisingly low.
Runner up - Joe Holmes - 34 points - (Sandpipers') handicap reduced from 16 to 15.
Winner - Malcolm Platts - 35 points - handicap reduced from 26 to 24.

 

Carlisle v Sandpipers Team

Monday 13th September

Dress: Smart Casual

09-30 T Davis ( C ) /  J Wraight

09-40 G Fisher /  G Anderson

09-50 J Parker /  G Long               

10-00 T Bunn / T Borthwick

10-10 C Campbell / J Gilfillan

10-20 D Houldridge / S Whitehead

10-30 D Frith / G McKellar

10-40 D Wood / J Johnson

Reserves: P Taylor, W Smith

Please confirm you are available by ticking your name on the notice board 

Thursday 2nd September Result

Tommy Neilly continued his fantastic winning streak with 43 points and has lost 11 shots in his last two outings. Joe Holmes also played well with 41 points, losing 4 shots. David Frith has got 4 games in and goes back up to 17.

Gary Blackley informs us that his knee surgery has gone well and hopes to back playing in the new year.

Sandpipers v Workington Team

Thursday 9th September

Dress: Smart Casual

10-30 B Taylor ( C ) /  G Fisher

10-40 S Whitehead /  T Davis

10-50 P Taylor /  D Houldridge                

11-00 J Holmes / T Bunn

11-10 J Johnson / R Cutts

11-20 D Wood / T Neilly

11-30 T Herbert / W Smith

10-40 J Wraight / D Frith

Reserves:  E Varah 

Please confirm you are available by ticking off names on the notice board.

Tuesday 31st August Result

Twenty two played in our first turn out drawing balls from the bag. Good conditions suited Gerry Fisher with 45 points and a significant reduction in handicap. Tommy Neilly also scored well with 42 and a five shot handicap penalty. Unfortunately someone forgot that we now play for a pound and forgot to leave theirs.

Celts v Saxons

The annual match is in the Club's diary for the 7th September but as quite a few of us are not available on that day it has been rearranged for Tuesday  21st September. A sheet will be put on the notice board for members to enter the ancestral team they wish to play for. Anything beginning with Mac, Mc or O' are automatically selected.

Sandpipers v Workington Team

Thursday 9th September

Dress: Smart Casual

10-30 B Taylor ( C ) /  G Fisher

10-40 J Parker /  T Davis

10-50 P Taylor /  D Houldridge                

11-00 J Holmes / T Bunn

11-10 J Johnson / R Cutts

11-20 D Wood / T Neilly

11-30 G McKellar / W Smith

10-40 J Wraight / D Frith

Reserves:  S Whitehead, T Herbert, E Varah 

Penrith v Sandpipers Result

Another scorcher at Penrith today after the mist burnt off. The Penrith captain informed us that five of the matches were decided by just one hole. Unfortunately he was smiling at the time before announcing a 7 - 1 win for Dads Army.

Thursday 26th August Draw

Only eight names, less than 12 doesn't affect handicaps and winner takes all. 

11.00 T Borthwick v T Davis

11.10 D Wood, T Neilly, H Wright, J Campbell

11.20 T Herbert, D Houldridge, J Parker, M Platts 

Tuesday 24th August Result

Tony Davis had another great round today with 44 points winning the Bob Saunders Cup.

Tom Borthwick claimed second place with the best of three 41s. Again, conditions were ideal with warm sunshine. Twenty five played.

Tuesday 24th August Draw

Bob Saunders Trophy 

Enter via touchscreen

11.00 T Borthwick, J Holmes, J Wraight

11.10 J Parker, T Neilly, I Hind

11.20 D Wood, T Davis, J Gibson

11.30 S Whitehead, P Taylor, J Campbell, T Bunn

11.40 C Milburn, E Varah, D Low. I Porter

11.50 D Frith, H Wright, J Penrice, R Cutts

12.00 V Ross, A Thompson, J Shaw, M Platts

Thursday 19th August Result

I think I have today's results correct having received them over the phone while being driven along the Carlisle bypass. This may come as a shock to the two winners with exceptional scores now we have reverted to the original handicapping system where Peter Taylor's 41 points has cost him 5 shots and Tony Davis' 40 points 4 shots. With only sixteen playing it wasn't financially a good move.

Next Tuesday we play for the Saunders Trophy, entering via email to Joe by 6pm Sunday. Next week is also the last week for email entries as the following week we revert to balls in the chute.

Penrith v Sandpipers Team

Wednesday 25th August

Dress: Smart Casual

Important Penrith may start at 7 or 8 minute intervals and a shotgun start so please arrive in good time.

09-30 D Frith (C) /  P Taylor

09-40 G Fisher /  T Davis

09-50 J Wraight /  S Whitehead                 

10-00 D Houldridge / J Johnson

10-10 D Wood / G McKellar

10-20 J Parker / J Holmes

10-30 C Campbell / T Bunn

10-40 W Smith/ T Borthwick

 

Thursday 19th August Draw

11.00 W Smith, A Thompson

11.10 J Holmes, P Taylor, J Shaw

11.20 H Wright, R Cutts, J Wraight

11.30 J Parker, T Davis, T Neilly

11.40 S Tonner, T Bunn, M Platts

Roger has kindly volunteered to update the sheet and forward the details to me. 

Tuesday 17th August Result

Again twenty nine played in clement conditions  for the Jimmy Banks Trophy which was won by Steven Whitehead with 40 points off a stroke allowance of 23. Applying the 2 stroke penalty carries his Sandpiper allowance forward to 21. John Parker's 39 second place on countback entitled him to a 1 shot reduction.

Tuesday 17th August Draw

J W Banks Trophy

Enter competition via touchscreen

11.00 T Borthwick, S Whitehead, D Frith

11.08 T Herbert, E Varah, T Bunn

11.16 J Holmes, D Houldridge, J Shaw

11.24 J Penrice, D Low, G Mc Kellar, B Finlinson

11.32 D Wood, G Fisher, J Campbell, T Neilly

11.40 J Wraight, H Wright, T Davis, C Woodhouse

11.50 J Parker, R Cutts, A Proud, S Tonner

12.00 A Edwards, J Gilfillan, T Gerbino, M Platts

 

Email Entries

The current method of entering names for Tuesdays and Thursdays was envisaged as a temporary means to accommodate the Club's social distancing requirements. Whilst it has obvious advantages the socialising has suffered and reliance on Joe and myself to be available on Sunday and Tuesday evenings can't be maintained indefinitely.

Therefore from Sunday 29th August it will not be necessary to book an entry and on Tuesday 31st August we revert to drawing balls from the bag. For our newer members this means having a clearly identifiable ball to go in the draw and all the excitement of being drawn out last.

Balls are drawn from the bag at 10.50am and we are respectfully requested not to crowd round the chute as we are not out of the woods yet.

Penrith Team Invitation 22 Sept

Regrettably due to being unable to raise a team with several people removing their names we have informed Penrith that we are unable to enter the competition. Financially this means we do not have to forward the £170 entry fee and risk not recovering it from team members. We also informed them that we would like to be considered for a 2022 entry should circumstances improve..

Thursday 12th August Result

First of all welcome back to Eddie Varah although he could have brought a calmer day with him. The strong wind was reflected in the scores, four with 33 points of which Tim Herbert took first place beating David Frith on a a back 6 countback. Next Tuesday we play for the Banks Trophy so please make sure you email you entries to Joe in good time.

Poetry

Jim Johnson obviously had some time on his hands and has composed this poem that summarises his game with Dads Army.

http://www.sunside.co.uk/sandpipers/dadsarmy.pdf 

Sandpipers v Penrith Result

Good conditions today and an impressive 5 - 3 win under Captain David Frith's leadership.

Thursday 12th August Draw

11.00 G McKellar, J Parker, H Wright

11.10 T Davis, D Frith, A Proud

11.20 J Johnson, C Milburn, J Shaw

11.30 V Ross, W Smith, J Penrice, A Edwards

11.40 B Finlinson, D Wood, J Campbell, E Harle

11.50 S Whitehead, T Herbert, J Holmes, D Low 

12.00 T Neilly, M Platts, E Varah, A Thompson 

Carlisle Match Result

A thumping 7 - 1 win for the Sandpipers today with Gerry Fisher as captain. Only a brief light shower during the round and a the usual good meal to follow. 

Tuesday 3rd August Result

Alan Proud won't sleep tonight having scored 47 points  in today's benign conditions and winning the Carrick Trophy. Unfortunately I can only touch him for two shots. Joe Penrice continued his winning streak with a very creditable 41 points and a one shot penalty.

This Thursday  is our home match against Carlisle and Tuesday 10th at home against Penrith. Non team members wishing to play on those days will need to book their own tee times.

Sandpipers v Penrith Team

Tuesday 10th August

Dress: Smart Casual

10-30 D Frith (C) /  P Taylor

10-40 G McKellar / J Wraight

10-50 J Holmes /  C Milburn                  

11-00 G Fisher / T Davis

11-10 T Neilly / D Wood

11-20 T Bunn / J Johnson

11-30 J Gilfillan / R Cutts

11-40 J Parker / S Whitehead

Reserves: G Long , G Anderson

Tuesday 3rd August Draw

Laurie Carrick Trophy

Stableford

Handicap Qualifier. Enter via touch screen

11.00 D Wood, W Smith, D Frith, J Wraight

11.10 T Davis, J Campbell, G Fisher, S Whitehead

11.20 P Curran, T Bunn, A Proud, T Neilly

11.30 H Wright, T Borthwick, J Penrice, S Tonner

11.40 J Holmes, R Cutts, C Milburn’ A Thomson

11.50 P Taylor, A Edwards, G McKellar, D Low

12.00 E Harle, I Porter, J Parker, J Shaw 

Don't forget to hand your card and £1 in after registering your score.

Thursday 29th July Result

A couple of squally showers but otherwise quite pleasant conditions.

Welcome to new member Philip Cooper who made his debut today and congratulations to David Frith and Tommy Neilly for their winning 37 and 36 points respectively  and also scooping the last credits pool with Tommy's accumulated 28.5 and David's 21.2 credits.

Starting next week everyone who tees off puts £1 in the kitty in the lounge and we revert to our very popular handicapping system. We start with the Laurie Carrick trophy with winner and runner up losing 2 and 1 shots respectively.

Thursday 29th July Draw

This is the last chance to add to your credits total before we return to our traditional social competition rules next week.  

11.00 D Wood, C Milburn, J Holmes

11.10 T Davis, R Cutts, D Frith

11.20 G McKellar, J Parker, T Neilly

11.30       J Johnson, J Shaw, P Cooper

Tuesday 27th July Result

Much better conditions today and some good low scores, Joe Penrice winning the R Thompson Trophy with nett 63.

Our long serving (suffering) barmaid Helen is unfortunately having to retire next Wednesday and members have already made very generous individual donations for us to present her with. Please add to the fund on Thursday or next Tuesday.

Tuesday 27th July Draw

Ronnie Thompson Memorial Trophy

Medal Format

Enter competition via touch screen

11.00 T Borthwick, C Milburn, T Davis, C Campbell

11.10 J Penrice, G Fisher, J Campbell, D Wood

11.20 J Johnson, D Low, A Proud, I Hind

11.30 V Ross, J Holmes, G McKellar, R Cutts

11.40 B Taylor, D Frith, T Bunn, S Whitehead

11.50 J Shaw, J Wraight, J Parker, A Edwards

12.00 I Porter, M Platts, E Harle, J Gilfillan

 

Thursday 22nd July Result

Twenty played today and the heat got the better of two players but luckily they are both ok.

Revised handicaps in brackets.

J Johnson (22)    41 points    12 credits

D Frith (17)        40 points     8 credits

W Smith (30)

Next Tuesday is our only medal trophy competition. Entries to Joe as usual.

The sheet is on the notice board for our home match against Penrith and there are currently only two names for the eight man team event at Penrith.

Sandpipers v Carlisle Team

Thursday 5th August

Dress: Smart Casual

10-30 G Fisher (C) / R Cutts

10-40 P Taylor / G Long

10-50 J Gilfillan / J Parker                      

11-00 D Houldridge / G McKellar

11-10 T Neilly / J Johnson

11-20 D Wood / J Wraight

11-30 D Frith / C Milburn

11-40 J Holmes /G Anderson

Reserve: T Bunn

 

Thursday 22nd July Draw

11.00 D Wood, T Neilly, N Hase

11.10 P Taylor, G Fisher, S Whitehead

11.20 J Campbell, W Smith, C Milburn

11.30 H Wright, B Taylor, A Thomson

11.40 J Wraight, D Frith, T Herbert

11.50 G McKellar, V Ross, J Johnson

12.00 J Shaw, M Platts, E Harle, S Tonner

Simon informs us that the Pro's shop will only be staffed by one person and asks us to be patient if they are called out to sort out buggies etc. I recommend we each collect a few cards to keep in our bags.

More importantly we will be returning part way to the original funding and handicapping on the first Tuesday in August. Entries and draw will continue via Joe as at present but entry pounds must be deposited in the lounge on completion of round. If you tee off you owe the kitty a pound and cash will be split 60/40 between first and second.. Even more important we are reverting to the Sandpiper handicapping system and the sheet pinned on the notice board.

Tuesday 20th July Result

21 played today

Revised handicaps in brackets

1st  with 40 points each -  A  Proud (38) T Neilly (30) 6.3 credits each

2nd with 39 points each  -  S Whitehead (21), J Wraight (12), J Penrice (23) 2.8 credits each 

B Taylor (14)

Powfoot Match Result

We got off to a flying start from the first games in but that's as good as it got, eventually losing 3.5 - 4.5.

We enjoyed sunshine, a course in good condition and a tasty meal afterwards.

Last time I looked we were still one short for our home match against Carlisle.

Tuesday 20th July Draw

Welcome to new member Vincent Ross

Room for a late entry at 12.00

11.00 B Taylor, P Curran, V Ross

11.10 T Davis. J Shaw, A Proud

11.20 D Wood, W Smith, G Fisher

11.30 J Wraight, J Johnson, J Campbell

11.40 H Wright, J Penrice, T Neilly

11.50 R Cutts, S Whitehead, S Tonner

12.00 A Thompson, M Platts 

Powfoot Slope Rating

For anyone who wants to calculate their shots allowance the yellow tee index is 126.

Or you can look it up here

https://www.powfootgolfclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/CourseHandicapTable-Powfoot.pdf 

Thursday 15th July Result

Glorious weather again and two good scores .

S Whitehead   41 points    10.2 credits    revised handicap 22

G McKellar    37 points      6.8 credits    revised handicap 16

Please send scores to Harry as early after play as possible.

Also, advise me if your club allowance drops below your Sandpiper allowance.

Jim Shaw revised handicap 34

D Wood revised handicap 22

Powfoot v Sandpipers Team

Monday 19th July

Dress: Smart Casual

11-02 G Anderson (C) / D Wood

11-10 P Taylor / G Mc Kellar

11-18 T Davis / D Frith                      

11-26 G Fisher / G Long

11-34 B Taylor / T Borthwick

11-42 J Johnson / C Milburn

11.50 J Wraight / T Bunn

11.58 J Gilfillan / R Cutts

Reserve: L Hopkins

Don't forget drink drive rules in Scotland and mask rules.

 

Thursday 15th July Draw

11.00 B Taylor v G Fisher

11.10 J Parker, S Whitehead, A Thompson

11.20 T Herbert. J Shaw, J Gilfillan

11.30 D Frith, D Wood, R Cutts

11.40 P Taylor, C Milburn, J Campbell

11.50 W Smith; T Neilly, H Wright, M Platt 

Eilbeck Trophy Result

Congratulations to John Wraight with an excellent winning 42 points. After yesterday at Workington I'm tempted to say "no flies on John". 

Workington Match Result

A disappointing 3.5 - 5.5 loss today together with chaotic organisation and swarms of midges everywhere. On the bright side the course was in good condition, the weather held up and David and Octavia supplied a superb meal. 

Tuesday 13th July

J Eilbeck Trophy

Enter competition via touchscreen

11.00 D Wood v T Borthwick

11.10 H Wright, A Proud, J Campbell, D Frith

11.20 G McKellar, J Holmes, E Harle,  R Cutts,

11.30 J Fulton, D Houldridge, J Wraight. W Smith

11.40 B Taylor, T Neilly, I Porter, J Penrice

11.50 G Fisher, C Milburn, T Davis, J Parker

12.00 J Shaw, S Whitehead, J Gibson, S Buck

Seascale Match Result

Seascale's two victories included a win by one of the pairings we loaned them resulting in a 5 - 2 win for the Sandpipers.

Please have another look at the team selection for Workington where the start time has been amended.

I've adjusted the intervals to eight minutes and hope that they stick to their usual arrangement of starting the last three matches at the 17th tee. Keep an eye out for any further amendments that we haven't been made aware of as well as the one where we were expected to raise a team of twenty.

Workington v Silloth Team

Monday 12th July

Wear Sandpiper Shirt at table. No changing facilities.

09-24 B Taylor (C) / J Holmes

09-32 T Davis / G Fisher

09-40 J Gilfillan / I Porter                          

09.48 J Parker / T Borthwick

09.56 D. Wood / D Houldridge

10.04 T Bunn / R Cutts

10.12 J Wraight / G Long

18th Tee

10.00 G Anderson / J Johnson

17th Tee

10.00    Match 9

Change shoes in the car park.

Tuesday 6th July Result

Fifteen played today with just a few spots of rain that didn't stop two exceptional scores.

Tommy Neilly, 44 points, 9 credits, new handicap = 32.

John Fulton, 43 points, 6 credits, new handicap = 13.

Tuesday 6th July Draw

17 entries

So far there are only 14 names left so the best bet will be if those left still want to play, just turn up and we'll find some way to rearrange playing partners.

11.00 J Johnson v A Edwards

11.10 T Davis v C Milburn

11.20 J Holmes, J Fulton

11.30 D Houldridge, G McKellar

11.40 J Shaw, D Frith

11.50 D Wood, R Cutts, E Harle, H Wright

12.00 S Tonner, S Whitehead, T Neilly, J Parker 

Brampton Match Result

The good news was that after the first four games we were two up with two wins and two halves.

Then it all went down hill with four losses so the final result was 5 - 3 to Brampton. At least the weather and meals were fine.

Joe asks me to remind everyone that the sheets for our away matches at Powfoot and Workington on the 12th and 19th July respectively are on the notice board for entries.

Apologies

I was so knackered last night I forgot to thank Roy Williams for his generosity at the 19th to celebrate today's significant birthday.

Sandpipers v Seascale Team

Thursday 8th July

Dress: Smart Casual

10-30 J Johnson ( C ) / J Holmes

10-40 G McKellar / D Frith 

10-50 D Houldridge / B Taylor

11-00 T Bunn / P Taylor

11-10 C Milburn / T Davis

11.20       G Fisher / W Smith

11-30 J Parker / T Borthwick

11-40 T Neilly / P Curran 

Reserves.  C Campbell, T Bunn, J Gilfillan, S Whitehead

Please tick names off on notice board

Thursday 29th June Result

 A lovely day again with a gentle breeze to take the sting out of the heat.

Tom Borthwick 43 points, 18 credits, revised handicap = 16

David Frith 38 points, 6 credits, revised handicap = 18

Gary Long 38 points, 6 credits, revised handicap = 9

Handicap increases. J Johnson 24, T Neilly 34, C Milburn 18.

Tom Borthwick's 18 credits gave him first prize of £15 in our monthly competition and I accumulated 17 credits for second place £10.

Advice for our Brampton team that there are 4 way traffic lights at Warwick Bridge so travel via the Carlisle west bypass is recommended

Tuesday 29th June Draw

Note 8 minute intervals for first six games.

11.00 T Borthwick, J Wraight, D Frith

11.08 W Smith, B Taylor, G Long

11.16 C Woodhouse, T Neilly, S Buck

11.24 H Wright, R Williams, J Shaw, T Herbert

11.32 C Milburn, J Johnson, I Porter, J Gilfillan

11.40 D Wood, D Low, T Davis, J Penrice

11.50 G McKellar, T Bunn, P Curran, T Gerbino

12.00 J Campbell, J Holmes, P Taylor, A Proud 

Matches are coming in thick and fast now so two sheets are on the notice board for Workington and Powfoot. Please append names early as possible.

Brampton v Sandpipers Team

Wednesday 30th June

Dress: Smart Casual

09-30 D Wood  (C)  /  G Long

09-40 G McKellar / T Neilly

09-50 D Frith / J Parker

10-00 L Hopkins / G Anderson

10-10 P Taylor / R Cutts

10-20 J Holmes / T Davis

10-30 J Wraight / W Smith

10-40 B Taylor / J Johnson

Reserve: C Woodhouse

Brampton yellow tee slope index 138

 

Thursday 24th June Result

 A long round today for eighteen players following visitors resulting with the tail end groups getting caught in the rain.

(1) Willie Smith 37 points, 10.8 credits, revised handicap = 28

(2) Alan Proud 36 points, 7.2 credits, revised handicap = 40

Peter Taylor, revised handicap = 10

Sandpiper Handicaps Reminder

Reduced handicaps at 23/06 2021

T Davis 15, A Edwards 12, G Fisher 9, I Hind 26, J Holmes 18, 

J Johnson 22, T Neilly 32, J Shaw 32, B Taylor 13, P Taylor 9, S Whitehead 24, D Wood 20.

Does not include anyone whose official handicap has been reduced to below the above  

Anderson 5 Clubs Result

Steven Whitehead demolished the field today with 42 points which would be good with a full set of clubs in the bag.

Thursday 24th June Draw

11.00 D Frith, B Taylor, J Campbell

11.10 J Johnson, A Thompson, S Tonner

11.20 D Wood, J Holmes, P Taylor

11.30 H Wright, R Cutts, T Bunn

11.40 J Parker, C Milburn, W Smith

11.50 G Mc Kellar, A Proud, S Whitehead

 

Tuesday 22nd June Draw

Tommy Anderson 5 Clubs Competition

Stableford

Enter competition and record scores via the touchscreen.

11.00 C Milburn, J Gibson, I Hind, R Cutts

11.10 T Bunn, A Thompson, S Whitehead, J Parker

11.20 D Wood, J Holmes, D Houldridge, S Tonner

11.30 B Taylor, C Campbell, J Gilfillan, I Porter

11.40 J Campbell, J Wraight, G McKellar, T Davis

11.50 H Wright, A Proud, G Fisher, D Frith

12.00 J Penrice, E Harle, J Johnson, P Taylor 

Tommy Anderson 5 Clubs Competition

Next Tuesday (22nd) is the Tommy Anderson 5 Clubs Competition.

Entries to Joe by 6.00pm Sunday at the latest.

No doubt everyone has received the news that due to the course being reserved for a Mizuno competition we'll all have to find something else on Thursday 1st July.

Powfoot Match Result

Better news today from a sun scorched Silloth with a 6.5 - 1.5 win. 

Heads up regarding Thursday and Friday 1st and 2nd July. Mizuno are using the course for a competition and we have no information yet how it will affect our Thursday tee times. 

Walters Cup Result

Tom Borthwick and Joe Holmes were well matched and returned a winning greensomes score of 39 points.

For our match against Powfoot on Thursday, tables for pre match refreshments will be numbered so competitors will be able to sit in their fours. This is to avoid us being criticised for not observing social distancing

Tuesday 15th June Draw

Walters Cup Greensomes

Random Draw by Honest Joe

11.00 D Frith ,/ A Proud  - T Davis ,/ J Penrice

11.10 G Fisher ,/ T Bunn - J Parker ,/ T Neilly

11.20 D Wood ,/ H Wright - B Taylor ,/ J Campbell

11.30 J Holmes ,/ T Borthwick - J Gilfillan ,/ I Porter

11.40 G McKellar ,/ P Curran - J Shaw ,/ S Whitehead

Reserve: Arthur Thompson

Handicap Calculation

60% low handicap + 40% high handicap

Example

Player 1 (15) 60% = 9  Player 2 (25) 40% = 10

Combined allowance = 19

Pair with equal handicaps get 50% of total 

Brampton Match Result

Hero to zero for me today in the strong wind and I understand the final result was a 3.5 - 4.5 defeat.

Chance to get our own back at Brampton on the 30th June.

Sandpipers v Powfoot Team

Thursday 17th June

Dress: Smart Casual

10-30 G Anderson  (C) / J Parker

10-40 P Taylor / J Johnson

10-50 L Hopkins /  D Wood

11-00 J Gibson / T Neilly

11-10 B Taylor / T Davis

11-20 J Holmes /  R Cutts

11-30 G McKellar / W Smith

11-40 G Fisher / D Frith

Reserves: G Long 

Norton Cup Result

An eventful day with Charles inviting everyone to celebrate his 80th birthday in the lounge and Jim Johnson scoring a hole in one on the sixth. I was fortunate enough to hold it together with a winning 40 points. Next Tuesday we have the Walters' Cup Greensomes and on Wednesday another Sandpiper celebrates a significant birthday.

Tuesday 8th June Draw

John Norton Cup

Stableford

Enter competition and record score via the touchscreen.

11.00 B Taylor, S Whitehead, P Taylor

11.10 T Davis, J Penrice, J Parker

11.20 D Wood, A Proud, G McKellar

11.30 H Wright, J Shaw, R Williams, D Holdridge

11.40 J Campbell, J Johnson, D Frith, R Cutts

11.50 J Holmes, J Gilfillan, W Smith, S Tonner

12.00 T Neilly, D Low, C Milburn, T Borthwick

 

Thursday 3rd June Result

A strong west wind and a hint of drizzle for a few holes were testing conditions for the fourteen who played today.

1st    D Wood       34 points, 8.4 credits, new handicap 20 

2nd    J Holmes    32 points, 5.6 credits, new handicap 18

Anyone wishing to play next Thursday (the same day as our home match v Brampton) should book a tee through the BRS system.

Tuesday 8th June is the Norton Cup Stableford so entries to Joe by 6.00pm Sunday at the latest.

Revised Seascale Match Result

Unfortunately, our Captain of the Day was over optimistic and the final result was a 3 - 5 loss.

Sandpipers v Brampton Team

Thursday 10th June

Dress: Smart Casual

10-30 D Wood ( C ) / L Hopkins

10-40 P Taylor / C Milburn

10-50 G Fisher / J Parker

11-00 T Davis/ D Frith

11-10 B Taylor / P Curran

11-20 J Johnson / R Cutts

11-30 G Long / T Borthwick

11-40 J Holmes / W Smith 

Seascale v Sandpipers Result

Warm, sunny and no wind. I'm informed we drew 4 - 4 and the catering was very good. 

Thursday 3rd June Draw

11.00 C Milburn v S Whitehead Knockout

11.10 J Holmes, T Herbert, J Campbell

11.20 P Taylor, J Parker, T Neilly

11.30 B Taylor, R Cutts, S Tonner

11.40 D Wood, H Wright, D Frith, J Shaw

The team for our home match against Brampton is on the notice board, Please tick your names off to confirm you can play. 

Tuesday 1st June Draw

11.00 T Neilly, H Wright, J Campbell

11.10 J Penrice. M Platts, A Proud

11.20 I Porter, J Shaw, S Tonner 

There are a couple of reserved tee times available for late entries as our team is away at Seascale.

A reminder to have entries for those who want to play on Thursday to Joe by 6.00pm Tuesday.

Seascale Match Information

All Sandpiper home matches will be played off 90% of a competitor's stroke allowance for the tee of the day. The arrangements at Seascale are the same. All players should know their current WHS stroke index and be able adjust it to the Seascale slope then reduce to 90%.

There will be tea/coffee before start, but must sit in tables of 4 maximum

Following the game, sit in tables of 4 with playing partners, order taken at table and payment taken by waiting staff by cash or card. 

After finishing their meal players may leave.   

THERE WILL BE NO SPEECHES 

Thursday 27th May Result

Nineteen played in possibly the best conditions we've enjoyed so far this year.

1st Jim Shaw         42pts = 11.4 credits revised handicap 32

2nd Brian Taylor    38pts = 7.6 credits revised handicap 13

A good week for birthdays with thanks to John Wraight for his hospitality at the 19th.

Charles is hosting a National Garden Scheme charity event on Sunday 6th June, Quarry Hill House, Boltongate.

Sandpipers will be particularly welcome and free drink was mentioned (not sure if that was all afternoon).

Adjusted Handicaps

I forgot to mention that following yesterday's result Tony Davis' Sandpiper handicap is now 15 and Ian Hind's 26. Clive Milburn goes up to 17.

Also to mention that Gary Blackley had a bionic knee op yesterday and Eddie Varah is in hospital. I'm sure we all wish them well and a speedy recovery.

Thursday 27th May Draw

Last chance to win May's cash prizes.

Current leader Tony Davis with 20.8 credits.

11.00 R Cutts v D Wood (Championship)

11.10 C Milburn, J Johnson, J Holmes

11.20 H Wright, A Proud, J Campbell

11.30 R Williams, T Herbert, A Thompson

11.40 J Wraight, T Neilly, D Holdridge

11.50 A Edwards, B Taylor, S Whitehead

12.00 J Gilfillan, W Smith, M Platts, J Shaw 

Tuesday 25th May Results

Windy today but the rain held off until everyone was in.

1st T Davis 42 pts  =  13.2 credits

2nd I Hind  38pts  =   8.8 credits 

Congratulations and thanks to Willie Smith who invited everyone who came to the 19th to accept a drink celebrating a significant birthday.

Tuesday 25th May Draw

Stableford

Sandpiper Handicaps

11.00 R Cutts, J Holmes, D Wood

11.10 W Smith, C Campbell, M Platts

11.20 B Taylor, I Hind, I Porter

11.30 T Neilly, G Fisher, D Houldridge

11.40 H Wright, J Parker, T Davis

11.50 C Milburn, D Low, J Wraight, 

12.00 A Thompson, D Frith, S Whitehead, J Penrice 

Current credits, handicaps and games played can be viewed via the following link.

http://www.sunside.co.uk/sandpipers/may%20result%20sheet.pdf

Seascale v Sandpipers Team

Tuesday 1st June

Dress: Smart Casual

09-30       J Johnson (Captain) / P Curran

09-38 T Davis / T Borthwick

09-46 B Taylor / J Holmes

09-54 D Wood / J Parker

10-02 W Smith / R Cutts

10-10 D Frith / J Wraight

10-18 P Taylor / L Hopkins

10-26 G Fisher / D Houldridge

Please confirm by ticking the sheet on the notice board against your name.

Thursday 20th May Draw

 11.00 B Taylor v T Gerbino (Championship)

11.10 W Smith, J Johnson, P Taylor

11.20 D Frith, D Wood, A Thompson

11.30 M Platts, J Wraight. S Tonner

11.40 G Fisher, C Milburn, I Porter, T Neilly

11.50 A Edwards, T Davis, J Holmes, J Parker

Keighley Cup Result

Everyone will have received the Club's link to today's result but congratulations to Joe Holmes for an outstanding +4 in windy conditions.

Thursday's weather looks unsettled so if you decide not to risk a soaking please try to let your playing partners know.

Tuesday 18th May Draw

Bernard Keighley Cup

Bogey Competition 95% handicap.

Enter competition on touchscreen

Automatic calculation, enter shots taken per hole or NR if you fail to putt out.

11.00 B Taylor, R Cutts, S Buck

11.10 T Davis, J Holmes, T Borthwick

11.20 T Neilly, G Fisher, A Thompson

11.30 J Parker, J Wraight, J Campbell, C Campbell

11.40 C Milburn, D Frith, A Edwards, J Fulton

11.50 P Taylor, D Wood, H Wright, S Tonner

12.00 T Herbert, J Johnson, M Platts, P Curran

Sandpiper team clothing from stock.

1 Gold Shirt Size M £13

1 Gold Shirt Size L £13

1 Green Slipover 42 Chest £29

1 Green Sweater 42 Chest £31

Sandpiper Handicap Qualifying Competitions

Further to a recent edict from England Golf, handicap allowances through the WHS touchscreen for Qualifying Competitions will be reduced to 95%. for our yellow tees Trophy Competitions.

No calculation is required from the competitor, the programme adjusts the score automatically.

One other important thing to remember is that if you fail to record the number of shots on a hole enter NR on the touchscreen. DO NOT ENTER NS.

Joe is still one player short for our match at Seascale and therefore can't complete the team selection. Please add your name to the notice board list if you are available.

The team sheet for our home match v Brampton 10th June is also pinned up. 

Thursday 13th May Result

Nineteen took part today with just one shower to put a damper on things.

Gerry Fisher    38 points    11.4 credits    Handicap 9

Tony Davis      37 points     7.4 credits    Handicap 17

A sheet with current Sandpiper handicaps, games played and credits can be seen using the link below.

http://www.sunside.co.uk/sandpipers/may%20result%20sheet.pdf

Next Tuesday has been reserved to play the postponed Bernard Keighley Bogey competition (short notice).

Thursday 13th May Draw

No preferred lies except for rabbit scrapes etc.

Results to Harry asap please.

11.00 J Johnson, G McKellar (Tie, non comp.)

11.10 T Herbert, A Proud, R Williams

11.20 A Edwards, J Parker, W Smith

11.30 T Neilly, S Whitehead, G Fisher

11.40 T Davis, P Taylor, S Tonner

11.50 J Wraight, D Wood, D Frith, C Milburn

12.00 R Cutts, M Platts, I Porter, A Thompson

Sowerby Trophy Result

Congratulations to Stephen Buck taking the trophy with 39 points in better conditions than we've enjoyed for a while.

Time is marching on for arranging championship ties and just to recap the rules:

• The first name is the challenger and in the absence of being able to arrange a mutually agreeable date should give his opponent three dates with not more than two in the same week.
• Failure to comply by either the challenger or opponent before the play-by date will result in the non compliant party being disqualified.

Tuesday 11th May Draw

Tom Sowerby Trophy

Stableford, full yellow tee stroke allowance.

11.00 D Wood, T Davis, G Fisher

11.08 D Holdridge, M Platts, J Wraight 

11.16 A Thompson, I Hind, I Porter

11.24 J Penrice, H Wright, T Borthwick, J Campbell

11.32 T Neilly, C Milburn, D Frith, R Cutts

11.40 J Johnson, S Whitehead, J Parker, T Gerbino

11.50 A Edwards, T Bunn, G McKellar, S Buck

12.00 D Low, P Curran, J Gibson, W Smith

Enter competition and record result via the touchscreen.

Thursday 6th May Result

Another miserable day and a long walk in  for the less committed.

 1st  J Johnson 35 points = 12.6 credits

 2nd  T Neilly  34 points = 8.4 credits 

Next Tuesday is another handicap qualifier, the Tom Sowerby Trophy.

Thursday 6th May Draw

Results to Harry as soon as possible please

11.00 W Smith,  D Wood, J Campbell

11.10 G McKellar, J Shaw. D Frith

11.20 P Taylor, R Cutts, C Milburn

11.30 T Neilly, J Parker, S Whitehead

11.40 G Fisher, T Herbert, S Tonner

11.50 B Taylor, J Holmes, A Edwards

12.00 J Johnson, J Gilfillan, A Thompson, D Houldridge

 

Todd Shield Result

The last few holes of cold squally rain put paid to anyone's chance of catching Tom Borthwick's 35 points winning score. Hopefully everyone has received the Club's email link to the scores.

Tuesday 4th May Draw

John Todd Shield

Stableford, full yellow tees stroke allowance

11.00 T Borthwick, R Cutts, T Gerbino

11.10 H Wright, B Taylor, D Low

11.20 G Fisher, D Wood, J Parker 

11.30 T Neilly, C Milburn, T Bunn 

11.40 J Shaw, A Thompson, J Holmes 

11.50 D Frith, P Taylor, S Whitehead

Every player must enter the competition on the screen and all scores to be recorded after play. Everyone will receive the result by email and cards will not be collected afterwards so it is important to verify your score with your playing partners.

Please advise your playing partners if you are unable to play.

The first of our matches is due to be played at Seascale and a sheet is on the notice board for those who wish to be selected.

Starting off May Prizes Competition

 4 games to be played to regain 2 shots

Golf England Handicaps

With quite a few Sandpipers now playing in Club and Professional's handicap qualifying competitions it's proving difficult for me to keep updating my records so please make sure to check your MyGolf handicap regularly. On Tuesday we play for the John Todd Shield. Below is a link to a pdf sheet showing Sandpiper EG and yellow slope allowance correct at 29/04 2021. 

http://www.sunside.co.uk/sandpipers/april%2029%20handicaps.pdf

Thursday 29th April Result

 Steven Whitehead cleaned up again with 40 points and 12 credits giving him this month's first prize with 39 credits and another handicap reduction to 22. Peter Taylor and myself shared second place with 37 points, 4 credits and a one shot handicap reduction. Gerry Fisher did enough over the month with a total of 23.2 credits to win second prize.

Non winning credits are carried forward  together with handicap reductions until 4  games have been played without a win, then recovering two shots.

Next Tuesday we play a handicap qualifying competition for the John Todd Shield

Thursday 29th April Draw

11.00 J Gilfillan, P Taylor, D Frith

11.10 T Davis, C Milburn, T Herbert

11.20 D Wood, J Holmes, J Shaw

11.30 S Whitehead, A Thomson, J Cowen

11.40 J Parker, W Smith, R Cutts

11.50 T Neilly, A Proud, J Campbell 

Tuesday 27th April Result

Twenty four started but a lot less got the 18 holes in due to rain.

1st  G Fisher  36  =  14.4 merits

2nd  C Milburn  35  =  9.6 merits

Next Tuesday is a handicap qualifying trophy competition and Joe will accept entries as soon as you like but be sure to indicate the dates you wish to play

Tuesday 27th April Draw

Welcome to new member D Houldridge

Please email your group's result to Harry as soon as possible

11.00  R Cutts, E Varah, D Frith

11.10  D Low, C Milburn, J Penrice

11.20  D Wood, S Whitehead, W Smith, T Bunn

11.30 G Fisher, T Davis, J Campbell, B Taylor

11.40  J Holmes, D Houldridge, P Taylor, A Thompson

11.50  J Johnson, I Porter, G McKellar, P Curran

12.00 T Neilly, J Parker, A Proud, C Woodhouse

Thursday 22nd April Result

 Steven Whitehead lost five shots after his efforts on Tuesday but still managed a winning 42 points which earns him 13.8 points towards this month's prize and another two shots off his handicap to 24. Andy Edwards and myself earned 4.6 points each from 40s and one shot penalty each.

Let's hope the good weather continues and don't forget to email your Tuesday entries to Joe before 6.00pm on Sunday

Revised Handicaps 21 April

For anyone playing this Thursday, below is a link to handicaps following our Tuesday Qualifier.

http://www.sunside.co.uk/sandpipers/april%2021%20handicaps.pdf

Thursday 22nd April Draw

 Stableford

Monthly Prize Qualifier

11.00  W Smith, H Wright, T Gerbino

11.10  J Campbell, J Holmes, T Herbert

11.20  D Frith, A Edwards, G Fisher

11.30  P Taylor, J Parker, R Cutts

11.40  C Milburn, T Davis, J Shaw

11.50  D Wood, T Neilly, B Taylor

12.00  S Tonner, S Whitehead, J Cowen, T Bunn

George Doughty Cup Result

Congratulations to John Gibson for an excellent 46 points winning score and with so many scores above par it will be important for everyone to check their Golf England handicap before teeing off on Thursday.

The championship draw  is now pinned on the notice board with generous play - by dates but as always it is recommended not to leave arranging ties to the last minute. The top player is the challenger and responsible for trying to amicably agree dates.

Tuesday 20th April Draw

 George Doughty Cup

Stableford

11.00 P Curran, J Shaw, D Frith, S Whitehead

11.08 T Borthwick, B Taylor, J Parker, I Hind

11.16  E Varah, C Milburn, D Low, A Edwards

11.24  H Wright, R Williams, T Neilly, G McKellar

11.32 J Gibson, R Cutts, C Campbell, J Penrice

11.40  J Gilfillan, G Fisher, J Johnson, A Thompson

11.50  D Wood, T Davis, J Holmes, W Smith

12.00  J Campbell, A Proud, I Porter, S Tonner

Please note that all entries and results must be entered into the touchscreen and cards deposited in the box provided. Obviously it is essential to use the hand cleaning products, we don't want to lose anybody.

There is no entry fee or prize cash so no adjustment to Sandpiper handicaps.

Thursday 15th April Result

Twenty two enjoyed the sunshine today and a couple of good scores took first and second for points.

Steven Whitehead 41 = 13.2 points adjusted handicap 29

Gerry Fisher 40 = 8.8 points adjusted handicap 15

Next Tuesday we play for the George Doughty Cup so please ensure Joe receives your email entries by 6pm on Sunday. 

Below is the draw for our championship, a proper knockout sheet with play by dates will be on the notice board.

Thursday 15th April Draw

Club handicaps have been adjusted following yesterday's competition.

We're starting the points for monthly cash prizes again so all scores to Harry

11.00 A Edwards, T Davis, S Whitehead

11.10 B Taylor, J Johnson, W Smith, A Thompson

11.20 D Wood, H Wright, J Campbell, J Gilfillan

11.30 D Frith, P Taylor, G Fisher, P Curran

11.40 C Milburn, J Parker, I Porter, J Holmes

11.50 N Hase, R Cutts, T Neilly, J Shaw

Tuesday 13th April Results

A lot to report today.

Winners of the John Cooper Trophy were Gerry Fisher and John Parker with a combined score of 79 points. Also to welcome Jim Shaw and Steven Whitehead as new members.

The championship knockout draw will be compiled from the top 16 scores below according to EGU rules and published here asap.

Thirty three turned out today to enjoy the benign conditions. Please check your Golf England handicap before Thursday to see if it's been adjusted.

 

Tuesday 13th April Draw

John Cooper Trophy and Championship Qualifier

Please note that as numbers exceed our allocated time slot, tee times have been reduced significantly therefore ensure games proceed as quickly as possible.

Those who have not yet paid their subscription (£5.00) please ensure it is paid prior to teeing off.

TIME	PLAYERS/PTS.
11.00	S Whitehead / J Shaw
11.06	D Wood / J Holmes J Johnson / J Gibson
11.14	P Taylor / T Borthwick T Herbert / J Penrice
11.22	E Varah / A Edwards J Wraight / G McKellar
11.30	H Wright / T Neilly D Low / C Milburn
11.38	A Proud / I Hind D Frith / W Smith
11.46	P Curran / R Cutts I Porter / A Thompson
11.54	R Williams / T Gerbino G Fisher / J Parker
12.00	B Taylor / T Davis C Campbell / J Campbell

Tuesday 13th April

 As previously indicated the John Cooper Trophy competition will take place on Tuesday 13th April.

The format is a drawn pairs stableford competition off full Club slope index yellow tees allowances with both scores added to determine the winners.

Entries to Joe by 6.00pm Sunday at the latest.

Each pair to submit their result to Harry as soon as possible.

The competition will also be used for individuals to compete in our Championship Qualifier, the best 16 scores to go forward to the knockout stages.

All cards to be deposited in a box at the front entrance as everyone who plays on the day will be required to submit a score for official handicap.

Joe will enter cards into the BRS system but handicaps cannot be immediately be published as the WHS is not adjusted until midnight.

Should you not wish to be included in the championship please advise Joe when submitting your email entry.

There is no entry fee for either competition therefore no cash prize on the day or adjustment to Sandpiper handicaps.

Please ensure you have paid your Sandpiper subscription prior to teeing off.