Thursday 29th June

Twenty seven of us suffered a nasty shower early on in the round followed by a strong west wind. Ian Hind won with 42 points (28 - 22) and Bob Finlinson second with 38 (16 - 13). Next Tuesday is likely to be quiet with quite a few Sandpipers over in the North East. 

Workington v Sandpipers Team

Monday 10th July

Dress: Smart Casual

09-30 B Taylor ( C ) / D Blain

09-40 T Borthwick / J Parker

09-50 H Foster / S Whitehead 

10-00 T Davis / P Taylor

10-10 J Holmes / T Bunn

10-20 E Varah / G Shaw

10-30 G McKellar / C Milburn

10-40 Player Required / Player Required 

Tuesday 27th June

Apparently thirteen started today but not that many completed the course. John Wraight and Gordon Shaw were made of sterner stuff, John scoring 34 points (10 - 8) and Gordon 32 (12 - 11).

Sandpipers v Seascale Team

Thursday 6th July

Dress: Smart Casual

11-00 J Parker ( C ) / P Taylor

11-08 R Coy /C Milburn

11-16 T Davis / B Taylor         

11-24 E Varah / D Frith

11-32 J Holmes / V Ross

11-40 T Bunn / H Foster

11-50 S Whitehead / D Blain

12-00 J Johnson / G Shaw

Reserves: None 

Thursday 22nd June

Only twenty three played today, probably due to a busy three day schedule. Conditions were ideal with a refreshing breeze from the west. David Blain came first with 43 points (20 - 14) followed by Harry Wright with 42 (32 - 27) 

Brampton v Sandpipers Result

Course, weather and food great.   Captain and  vice-captain led by example snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.   Result a mirror image of our home match, losing 6-2..

Brian 

Anderson Cup Result

Just nineteen took part  today, perhaps the threat of rain or just five clubs kept numbers down. The decision to make it a non qualifier saved a lot of handicaps but Gerry Fisher (12 - 10) and Steve Whitehead (16 - 15) didn't need any help with 40 and 39 points respectively. Tomorrow our team visit Brampton for the return match.

Dr Alan Heywood

Sadly, Brian informs me that Alan passed away recently after prolonged health issues. Those of us who knew him will remember a genial gentleman who enjoyed his days with us. As his personal friend, Brian will attend the private funeral and represent the Sandpipers.

Walters Cup Result

John Parker informs  me that after a bit of confusion with scoring Jim Gilfillan and Howard Foster came out on top with 43 points and lose two shots each. Next Tuesday we play in the Tommy Anderson 5 Clubs competition which is a handicap qualifier.

Sandpipers v Powfoot Result

I'm informed that an excellent result of 6.5 - 1.5 was won in red hot conditions and scorched fairways.

Thursday Match Tee Time

Just to confirm that the first tee time against Powfoot is 11.00pm and as these are social matches it's recommended that as many of our team as possible arrive by 10.30am to "meet and greet".

Tomorrow is the Walters' Cup played as a greensomes format. 

Brampton v Sandpipers Team

Wednesday 21st June

Dress: Smart Casual

09-30 B Taylor  ( C )  / G McKellar

09-40 D Houldridge / J Parker

09-50 D Blain / C Campbell   

10-00 J Johnson / E Varah

10-10 G Fisher / T Davis

10-20 C Milburn / P Taylor

10-30 D Frith / S Whitehead

10-40 T Herbert / T Bunn

Reserve: C Black

Sandpipers v Brampton Result

Our team's experience of handling fiery conditions in a stiff breeze paid off with a 6-2 win.  Food excellent and course a real test of links golf.

Brian  

Norton Cup Result

Thirty five, one of the best turnouts so far this year enjoyed calm and sunny conditions. Owen Swift won the trophy with 44 points and Howard Foster too a one shot hit for coming second with 41 points.

Sandpipers v Powfoot Team

Thursday 15th June

Dress Smart Casual

11-00 J Johnson ( C ) / J Parker

11-08 D Frith / E Varah

11-16 G McKellar / C Milburn      

11-24 T Herbert / J Holmes

11-32 S Whitehead / T Davis

11-40 P Taylor / J Gibson

11-50 D Houldridge / C Campbell

12-00 B Taylor / G Shaw

Reserves: G Fisher, T Neilly 

Sandpipers v Brampton Team

Thursday 8th June

Dress: Smart Casual

10-30 B Taylor (C) / G McKellar

10-40 H Foster / J Gibson

10-50 S Whitehead / E Varah     

11-00 J Holmes / D  Blain

11-10 P Taylor / D Atherton

11-20 C Milburn / J Parker

11-30 D Houldridge / G Anderson

11-40 T Bunn / V Ross

Reserves  A Thomson, J Johnson 

11.50 Tee 

J Campbell, H Wright, D Wood, Owen Swift

12.00 Tee

D Low, T Neilly, S Tonner, M Platts

Thursday 1st June

Much cooler conditions for the twenty three players. John Parker took second place with 41 points (26 - 22) and lucky me managed 43 points (22 - 16).