Thursday 31st August

Twelve of today's twenty six players scored 36 points or better but Gordon Shaw's 44 points was well ahead of the field (15 - 8) followed by David Low's 41 (22 - 18). Two players each got a couple of shots back.

Tuesday 29th August

Twenty seven was a good turnout and the threatening rain didn't materialise. Peter Taylor scored a winning 39 points (15 - 11), Robert Fletton second with 36 (28 - 26).

On Thursday (to avoid any cock ups) please make sure that Sandpiper handicaps are shown on both your own card and the one you are marking and award points accordingly.

Thursday 24th Amended Result

Unfortunately Tommy applied his full handicap instead of his reduced Sandpiper allowance to his score which gave him 34 points and elevates  Joe Campbell to second place with the best back nine of three 36s and a 2 shot handicap reduction. The result sheet will be adjusted accordingly.

Thursday 24th August

Tony Davis ended a two year drought with a 43 points win (24 - 18) and Tommy Neilly second with 38 (34 - 31).  Nineteen played in blustery but sunny conditions. Thank you to Gordon Shaw who invited us all to help him celebrate his birthday in the lounge.

Saunders Trophy Result

A close finish with Bob Finlinson's 36 (17 - 15) one point ahead of John Wraight with his third consecutive podium finish (3 - 2).

Seniors' Open

I'm informed that visiting competitors were very complimentary about the organisation of the competition so congratulations to all the Sandpiper volunteers for their efforts in making it a successful  day.

Penrith v Sandpipers Team

Wednesday 23rd August

Dress: Smart Casual

09-30 D Frith ( C ) / D Atherton  

09-40 D Houldridge / C Milburn  

09-50 G McKellar / T Davis   

10-00 V Ross / G Fisher  

10-10 J Holmes / H Foster  

10-20 B Taylor / P Taylor  

10-30 T Bunn / J Derry  

10-40 J Parker / G Shaw  

Reserves:  C Black, T Borthwick, T Herbert 

 

J W Banks Trophy Winner

 David Low won the trophy today in reasonable conditions with 40 points (24 - 22) and John Wraight's 39 got him closer to being a scratch Sandpiper (4 - 3). A busy time coming up with the Seniors' Open, next Tuesday's Saunders Cup and the away match against Penrith.

Thursday 10th August

John Wraight continued his good form, winning with 40 points (9 - 4) pushing Robert Fletton into second place on countback (32 - 28). Twenty two took part in flat calm and hot conditions. 

Penrith Match Result

A win is a win, even by the smallest of margins (4.5 - 3.5) against Penrith at home. Played in mostly sunny and breezy conditions.

Next Tuesday we play for the Banks Trophy. 

Thursday 3rd August

Two surprisingly modest scores took the money today, Brian Taylor's 37 (17 - 14) beating Vince Ross on countback (12 - 10). Vince also along with David Houldridge  invited us to celebrate their birthdays in the lounge afterwards.

At a brief committee meeting it was agreed to instigate a waiting list for membership due to the high numbers wishing to play regularly and limited tee slots available to us and John Parker has been co-opted to assist Joe with responsibility for team selection.

Carrick Trophy Result

David Houldridge had an outstanding day scoring 43 points to win the trophy ahead of Lynn Hopkins' 40. Thirty one played in pleasant condition which were nothing like the forecast.

Next Tuesday our team play Penrith at home leaving a couple of slots at 11.50 and 12 noon for eight players who might wish to get a game.