John Todd Shield

At last the sun shone and we didn't need to wrap up. However the breeze still presented a challenge. 29 members took part. The winner of the John Todd Shield was Gordon Shaw with 37 Points. (loses 2 shots) - second, on a count back, was David (F) Frith. ( loses 1 shot). Next Tuesday is the Tom Sowerby Memorial Trophy.

Thursday 25th April

Our course was in EXCELLENT condition today and the sun was shining. 23 registered and played. Top of the Sandpiper heap was Eddie Varah (losing 4 shots ) with 38 points beating Malcolm Platts ( losing 3 shots ) into 2nd on a countback. The Spring Thursday League table is quite tight at the top with 3 games to go. It is good to hear that Gerry Fisher is feeling quite "chirpy" after his recent op. We wish him and our other golfing pals speedy recovery from their current health challenges. Next Tuesday we compete for the John Todd Shield.

 Tuesday 23rd April

Match v Seascale Away

Congratulations Sandpipers Team, very good away win 3.5 to 4.5, continuing the good start to the match season. Sunny conditions with a cool breeze blowing down the course, friendly atmosphere, good food and a win what more could you want? Warm breeze and better greens maybe? Greens not at their best and probably favoured the home team more than us, but overall a good day out. Next match Carlisle away, which will be testing both in condition of the course and opponents, make sure you get your name down on the entry sheet. Once again great win.

John Cooper pairs trophy

17 players took part in the re-arranged John Cooper Pairs Trophy. It was played in very challenging, cold, wet and windy conditions from start to finish. As we had an odd number at the start, Clark Black kindly stood down from entering the competition but acted as the marker for the pair who turned out to be the winners. Terry Bunn ( yes him again!) and Steve Whitehead won on a countback with 69 points between them. They both lose 2 shots. Thanks to Dave Atherton for providing drinks to celebrate his birthday. We have our away match at Seascale next Tuesday 23rd April with first tee time of 9.30 a.m.

George Doughty Trophy

In bright sunshine 23 players registered to compete for the George Doughty Trophy. John Parker came out on top with 39 points ( losing 2 shots)  and Jim Johnson was runner up with 36 Losing 1 shot. A two on the 3rd hole for Howard Foster was very worthy of note ( Drive and 9 iron).

 Thursday 18th April

John Cooper Trophy

The rearranged date Thursday18th April, Pairs Total Stableford. You are required to register on the computer, the actual format (if it's not familiar to you) will be explained prior to first tee-off, don't be late arriving. This game will also count for the Thursday League as scores are recorded.

 Thursday 11th April

Match result v Carlisle GC

Decent weather if a little windy at times, course in good condition considering recent and present weather conditions, the comments from Red Squirrels ' no mud, shoes and clubs clean, pleasure to play in the dry '. Even if the result was not in their favour they enjoyed themselves after a wet and miserable winter on their own course.

The result, great win for us 6 to 2, super start to the match season lets hope it continues. We have a match against Seascale away 23rd April (team on noticeboard) and the return match against Carlisle 13th May - hopefully their course will be improved - entry list will be on noticeboard next Tuesday.

Thanks for everyone's great efforts yesterday, particularly Martin and Tom for stepping in at the last minute covering late withdrawals.

Sandpipers Team v Carlisle

Thursday 11 April

Dress: Smart Casual

10.30 Jim Johnson/Eddie Varah
10.40 Tom Borthwick/Terry Bunn
10.50 Tony Davis/Brian Taylor
11.00 David Blain/David Frith
11.10 Glimour McKellar/John Parker
11.20 Jim Shaw/Peter Taylor
11.30 Steve Whitehead/Tim Herbert
11.40 Martin Fouracre/Arthur Thompson
Reserves NONE

Please ensure you arrive well ahead of your tee time and let
team captain know, check your course handicap is correct on team sheet.
Complete meal selection. 

8 years ago today

 

Thursday 4th April

After a Stewards Enquiry, the first past the Sandpiper Post today was John Derry with 36 Sandpiper points. second was Terry Bunn with 34 Sandpiper points. Apologies to David Low ( and everybody ) for the confusion caused.

Next week we have a Trophy Comp on Tuesday

9th April	John Cooper Trophy	Pair total Stableford	1100

     and the home match with Carlisle on Thursday

     Please note that there are two tee times - 11.50 and 12.00 

    available for Sandpipers who are not playing in the match.

Tuesday 2nd April

Two players had 39 Sandpiper points today. John Wraight 1st with best back nine and Terry Bunn 2nd.  Pleasant conditions for golf and 22 played today.

In case anybody did not notice, from 01-04-24, everybody playing the yellow Course at Silloth  had their Handicap reduced by two shots. The change comes about with the addition of Course Rating minus Par  ( CR - PAR) as part of the calculation of converting your WHS index to your Course Handicap.  The new Course Handicap boards are up on the starters hut.

That calculation is now

Handicap Index x (Slope Rating* /113) + (CR** - PAR**) = Course Handicap ( rounded)

*Silloth Slope Rating is still currently 131   **CR is 70.4     *** Par is 72    diff = -1.6 ( 2 )