John Parker thought he had come second but he correctly and graciously handed over that honour and the money to Harry Wright who had 36 points. This meant that Harry went from thinking he was getting two shots back to losing two for 2nd (24 to 22).
Meanwhile Bob Finlinson ran away with 1st as his very impressive putting saw him reach 39 points. Bob went down from 17 to 13.
The sunny weather attracted 27 players today but we all found the breeze and cold towards the end of the day a challenge.
The answer to Howards WhatsApp question , "is anybody playing today?" was 16. Winter Course offered a luck of the draw bounce and putting experience as usual but in glorious sunshine. We were honoured by a fly past from Millburn Aviation to add further entertainment. Three people had 43 points - Brian Taylor won - 10 to 8 and Gilmour McKellar 2nd - 15 to 14.
Great to see ( and hear ) the Buggy Boys back out on the course today - Joe-Woodie-Harry. 23 played the full course in friendly conditions. 3 cards of 38 points led the pack with Terry Bunn 2nd ( 16 to 13 ) - Vince Ross 1st ( 13 to 9 ).
18 played the Winter course ( Green Tees - Yellow card - 50% course handicap ) in bright, fresh conditions. Brian Taylor won with 44 points - 12 to 10 and Tony Davies 23 to 22.
17 took part in very pleasant conditions. Howard Foster "played like a Pro" and won with 43 points losing 6 shots ( now 6 ). Peter Taylor ( we all know how well he plays ) came second with 42 points losing 5 shots ( now 10 ).
Only 10 hardy Sandpipers made it out on the course on the first Sandpiper Day of 2024.
