Tuesday 28th February

A biting cold wind from the east for the thirty three who took part today. 39 points wasn't enough for Philip Curran to win (23 - 20), that place went to John Wraight  with 40 (11 - 6).

Good to see Joe Penrice back in action but unfortunately Ian Porter doesn't feel fit enough to play so has given up his club membership.

 

New Result Sheet

If you check the link in the margin for 'Weekly Result Sheet' it's been updated to start afresh with many playing below their yellow tee handicaps. These are correct as of today and several have been adjusted following cards submitted for handicap yesterday.

Thursday 23rd February

Welcome to another new member Tim Brockbank who made the numbers up to twenty five playing today. Serial winner Dave Atherton must have thought he was in with a chance scoring 42 points (18 - 13) but Jim Shaw had other ideas with 43 (28 - 22).

Sandpipers Web Site

Following popular demand the website is up and running with matches and competitions for this year together with photos of last years prize giving. If anyone has a suitable more up to date photo to replace the old one on the index page please let me know.

Tuesday 21st February

A day for John Parker to remember, not for the cold blustery conditions but for his winning 42 points (26 - 20) and the other twenty five players helping him to celebrate another birthday. Martin Fouracre came second with 38 (26 - 23).

Those who remember Edward Harle will be sorry to learn that he has resigned his club membership due to mobility problems but sends his regards to everybody. Bob Finlinson's electric PowaCaddy is playing up and he would like to purchase a second hand trolley if there is one laying unused anywhere.

David Barnes

Just heard sad news that David Barnes died last Tuesday. He was 89.
According to Keswick Reminder, his funeral will be at Thornthwaite Church at 12.30 on Monday 27 February.

Charles

David was one of the original 'Trips to Spain' (PIGS) Sandpipers in 2003 and long time member. 

Thursday 16th February

Gordon Shaw joined us today as another new member making it thirty who played in cold and windy conditions. Gilmour McKellar took first prize with 36 points (17 - 14) and Gerry Fisher second with 35 (11 - 10).

Willie Smith tried playing off the green tees today and has decided to join Joe in making this his permanent choice. The slope index, reduced handicap, no par fives and added long par threes levels up the pleasure in being able to reach fairways from the tee.

Tuesday 14th February

Unexpected showers and cloud spoiled today's play for the thirty two who turned out. Four got two shots each back. Tommy Neilly managed second place with 39 points (39 - 36) and Roger Coy the clear winner scoring 43 points (29 - 23). 

Thursday 9th February

Yet another new member to welcome, Howard Foster made the number up to twenty who played in bright conditions. Gilmour McKellar won with 37 points (20 - 17) and Gerry Fisher second with 33 (12 - 11).

Tuesday 7th February

Welcome to two new members, David Blain and today's winner Dave Atherton (23 - 18) who joined the other twenty five (or was it twenty six?) to play in cold and cloudy conditions scoring 38 points. Tim Herbert came second with 36 (21 - 19).

Gilmour's competition will commence on Thursday 9th March and will run for three separate sessions of ten games each through the summer. Points can be accumulated by those who register official handicap qualifying cards on the day.

Thursday 2nd February

Twenty one played today including new member John Derry. David Houldridge  had a round he won't forget, birdie 2s the 6th, 9th and 12th but only managing par on the 16th. His round of 41 (23 - 18) in windy and cold conditions was 4 points ahead of second placed Clark Black (16 - 14). Four players got two shots each back.

Allonby Road Closure

Monday 13th February, 8am - 5pm. Closed from Allonby to past Salta  Road end for putting in a road crossing connecting the coastal path.

Tuesday 31st January

Nineteen turned up but I chickened out due to the cold and windy conditions. Of the remaining eighteen Tim Herbert and Bob Finlinson both scored 28 points, Tim winning on the back nine. Five of those who played got two shots each back.

Jim Gilfillan has been in touch and advises he is recovering well from his operation and looks forward to starting back soon.