Thursday Handicap Adjustments

From those who entered the Sandpiper qualifying competition, Gerry Fisher and Clark Black have lost a shot from their yellow tee allowance whilst myself, Joe Campbell and Arthur Thompson have gained a shot.

 

Thursday 26th January

Near summer conditions for the lucky 20 who played today. John Wraight and Owen Swift have served their time thus get two shots back. Gerry Fisher won with 39 points (16 - 12) and Peter Taylor second with 37 (11 - 9).

Two other members aren't able to join us at the moment, John Gibson is undergoing a course of treatment and Tommy Neilly is at home looking after Faye. Those who knew David McCrum will be saddened to learn he is really struggling health wise. Willie Smith is however in reasonable health and only other commitments have kept him away since the Texas Scramble.

Tuesday 24th January

Twenty one took part today in grey conditions that got colder as the day went on.

Bob Finlinson won with 38 points (17 - 13) and Eddie Varah second with 37 (17 - 15) .

I'm informed that Joe Penrice and Willie Smith aren't enjoying the best of health and we haven't seen Jim Gilfillan so we wish them all well.

Cumberland and Westmorland Golf History

David Low has compiled a history of golf in our area and is offering the book to members as below.

Minimum cost will be £10 with all proceeds going to local hospice charities. 

Sandpiper WhatsApp Group

Gilmour has formed a WhatsApp group so anyone can comment on a bulletin board for such as delays, course conditions etc which everyone can see almost instantly. He is currently adding WhatsApp users using his own contacts so anyone wishing to join should give their contact details to him in person. Access to the group is currently by request only.

Thursday 19th January

Unfortunately I had other commitments and missed another bright day although played on the winter course. Nineteen played with two more good scores, Tim Herbert winning with 47 points and Colin Campbell coming second with 44 both losing 2 and 1 shots respectively.

Tuesday 17th January

 Fifteen turned out today in bright sunlight but on the winter course due to the overnight frost.

Despite playing of half handicaps Steve Whitehead won with 47 points (13 - 11) and Clark Black second with 45 (17 - 16), two excellent scores.

Green Tees

Not the best of starts to the new year weatherwise but good wishes to everyone for 2023.

Use of green tees

It was agreed that in inclement weather we could decide on the day to use the green tees.

It has been suggested that those who feel unable to compete due to length of carries etc. may decide to permanently use the green tees, as the slope index will compensate for the loss of distance. Hopefully this would make our days more inclusive without affecting our handicap system. Please advise if you permanently wish to use the green tees.

Harry Wright

For those who haven't heard, Harry's wife Rosetta passed away just after Christmas. A very sad time for the family but Harry has asked me to advise that the funeral will take place on Friday 13th January at Distington crematorium 12 noon with the wake afterwards at Hunday Manor for anyone who wishes attend.