Tuesday 30th May

Wall to wall sunshine today for thirty players. I want some of what Tommy Neilly's on as his 45 points blew away the rest of the field (39 - 32). Gilmour McKellar came second with 38 points (18 - 15). Six players got shots back. Next Tuesday we play for the John Norton Cup. 

Sandpipers v Workington Result

Well done to the guys that played against Workington today. A fine victory 6.5 - 1.5. 

Apologies to Steve Whitehead who found out for 16 holes I was a non playing captain and playing for two! 

Clark

I'm now informed that Clark donated a bottle of champagne for nearest the hole on the sixth won by Clive Milburn.

Tuesday 23rd May

Just twenty one took part today with two scores of 40 points, David Houldridge winning by one extra point on the back nine (21 - 16) over Tim Herbert (25 - 21).

Congratulations to Harry Wright who will celebrate his 85th birthday tomorrow and just missed out with 39 points.

I'm informed Willie Smith has mobility problems and receiving treatment, we all wish him well. 

Thursday Aggregate Finalised

Congratulations to Bob Finlinson who won the first of this year's ten game series finishing 5 points clear of David Low.

Also a good result for Gerry Fisher finishing 5th in the Club's Championship Qualifier. (28th on the gross score list). 

Quarry Hill NGS Open Day

Once again Charles and Philippa invite everyone to their Charity Garden Open Day on Sunday 4th June at Quarry Hill. Various enhancements have been made since last year.

Thursday 18th May

Just eighteen played today which is not surprising considering this week's busy schedule. Dave Atherton won with 35 points (15 - 13) and Terry Bunn second with 34 (16 - 15).

Gilmour's 10 week aggregate was also decided today with the result to be published in due time. 

Next Thursday is the home match against Workington with two spare tee times at 11.50 and 12.00. I suggest non team members who would like to make up two fourballs make themselves known on the Sandpipers WhatsApp group.

Tuesday 16th May

Just twenty one played today due to the busy schedule. David Blain came first with 39 points (22 - 18) and myself second with the best back nine of several 37s (24 - 22).

A reminder that only four weeks remain for the first round of the championship knockouts to be played (15th June).

Carlisle Match Result

 A four game each draw on Monday at Carlisle but in true play-off mode Silloth win 9 - 7 on aggregate. Truth is Silloth should be relegated due to the pathetic speech performance of their captain!!

Gilmour

Sandpipers v Workington Team

Thursday 25th May

Dress: Smart Casual 

10-30 C Black ( C ) / S Whitehead

10-40 T Borthwick / J Parker

10-50 T Bunn / G Fisher         

11-00 J Holmes / D Houldridge

11-10 C Milburn / J Wraight

11-20 P Taylor / H Foster

11-30 G McKellar / T Herbert

11-40 E Varah / Jon Derry

Reserves:

Thursday 11th May

Five or six holes of miserable conditions put a damper on the day for the twenty seven players. Two 38s from Howard Foster (18 - 14) and Owen Swift (30 - 27) were decided on the back three, Owen coming off second best.

Sowerby Trophy Result

Another good score won the Sowerby Trophy. Jim Shaw came in with 44 points (28 - 26), five points clear of my second place (25 - 24). Thirty one played in cool breezy conditions. 

Carlisle v Sandpipers Team

Monday 15th May

Dress: Smart Casual

09-30 G McKellar (C ) /  D Frith

09-40 G Shaw / D Blain

09-50 P Taylor / T Bunn                    

10-00 J Derry / V Ross

10-10 C Milburn / T Davis

10-20 E Varah / G Fisher

10-30 J Wraight / J Parker

10-40 S Whitehead / J Johnson

Reserves: T Herbert, H Foster, T Borthwick 

Thursday 4th May

The sun couldn't take the chill off today's strong east wind for the twenty two who took part. Bob Finlinson won with 34 points (16 - 14) on countback against Clive Milburn (22 - 21) 

John Todd Shield Result

Steve Whitehead had the best score today with 42 points (14 - 12), Gordon Shaw just one behind for second place (11 - 10). Conditions were calm and reasonably warm for the thirty who took part.

Our next qualifying competition is the Sowerby Trophy next Tuesday.