Thursday 27th April

Twenty one took part today although only fifteen teed off a our usual time. Joe Holmes had a day to remember with 44 points (20 - 13) and Clark Black beating me on the back nine for a second  place 38 (18 - 15). Next Tuesday we play for the John Todd Shield. An entry sheet is on the noticeboard for our home match v Workington.

Tuesday 25th April

Just fourteen were left at home to enjoy beautiful sunshine with no wind. David Blain won with 38 points (24 - 20) and myself second with 37 ( 27 - 25).

Various sheets are on the notice board requiring entries for future matches and a reminder that next Tuesday we play for the John Todd Shield.

Seascale Match Result

Hi David result against Seascale  4.5 to 3.5 loss. Team fought hard and came down to last put on 18th with last group, it didn't go in! Good effort by all though. Cheers John  

Thursday 20th April

Another bright sunny but windy day for the twenty nine players. Steve Whitehead took first place with 42 points (20 - 14) with Dave Atherton one behind in second place (17 - 13). The handicap qualifying amendments won't be through until tomorrow morning so I'll update the result sheet then.

Next Tuesday our team is away at Seascale but we still have our reserved tee times 

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Seascale v Sandpipers Team

Tuesday 25th April

Dress: Smart Casual

09-30 J Parker  ( C ) / J Holmes

09-40 C Milburn / R Cutts

09-50 T Herbert / D Houldridge      

10-00 V Ross / G Fisher

10-10 T Bunn / D Frith

10-20 P Taylor / E Varah

10-30 T Davis / S Whitehead

10-40 R Derry / H Foster

Reserves: None 

Doughty Cup Result

 Two tremendous scores despite the strong east wind. Gordon Shaw only managed second with 41 points (12 - 11) while Ian Hind was the runaway winner with 47 (29 - 27). Thirty took part with four losing shots and seven gaining shots. Check the link for "Weekly Result Sheet" for your yellow tee handicap.

Championship Draw

D Frith v T Davis

J Shaw v Bye

G Blackley v T.Borthwick

H Foster         v Bye

G Shaw v J Johnson

T Herbert v B Taylor

D Wood         v J Holmes

D Houldridge v Bye 

First round to be played by 15th June, early completion is recommended.

Thursday 13th April

Twenty three took part in blustery and squally conditions. John Derry took second place as the best of several 35 points (11 - 10) four shots behind the winner Gordon Shaw (16 - 12).

Tommy Neilly joined the after proceedings and invited everyone to help him celebrate his 90th birthday. I'm informed that Willie Smith is recovering from a troublesome knee condition and bad news for those travelling between Workington and Maryport as the main road through Flimby will be closed for several weeks.

Sandpiper Membership

Due to the pressure of active members wishing to play, our allocated tee slots are barely enough so membership is now CLOSED for the foreseeable future. The Club secretary cannot allocate more tee times so both he and the professional are aware of the situation.

The Committee

Cooper Trophy Result

It pains me to say ( not ) that the two who came first and second on points were also drawn together, Vince Ross and Gilmour McKellar. I think the phrase “ a country mile “ was quoted by someone who was a bit fed up waiting as we were the last group in. 

Gilmour

Carlisle Match Result

A good 5 games to 3 victory for the Sandpipers. Well done to all the winners. The rest of us WIIL try harder.

Gilmour

Next Tuesday is the John Cooper trophy, a drawn pairs competition with the winners having the highest combined points. It is also a handicap qualifying round, so entries via the touch screen. 

Tuesday 4th April

Thirty three took part today, John Derry winning with 39 points (15 - 11) and Gerry Fisher second after countback with 37 (12 - 10). Myself, David Low and Roger Cutts are booked in for the 11.50am slot on Thursday so more names are required to fill our allocation at 12 noon. 

Thursday Carlisle Match

A quick correction, on Thursday we have two slots at 11.50am and 12 noon. For those not in the team please use these times as the course is fully booked. Use the WhatsApp group to register so we can avoid disappointment.