Laurie Carrick Trophy 30th July 2024

Congratulations to Dave Atherton todays winner of the Laurie Carrick Trophy with 40 pts. Runner-up with 38 pts (after count back) Gerry Fisher. Well played guys. 23 played today in near ideal conditions, touch breezy at times but nothing a Sandpiper couldn't handle.

 Sandpipers v Workington 29th July

A 5 - 3 loss away puts a little blip in our winning ways, however, we still managed to retain the George Shanks Trophy with an overall win against Workington. Great result in the end and well played guys.

 Away Match v Workington Monday 29th July

Revised Team, Arthur replacing Tim. WHI as at Sunday evening added, any changes please advise David Frith as soon as you arrive. Please note first tee 09.24 for group 1. Groups 7 & 8 using 10th tee from 10.00am. Other tee times approximate timings. Thank you to everyone and enjoy your matches.

 Match v Workington GC Monday 29th July

Please arrive in time to advise David Frith (Match Captain) of any changes to your WHI. Remember it's match play not ready golf. Enjoy your matches and enjoy the day, let's hope we can extend our winning form.

Thursday 25th July UPDATE

 Apologies for the late blog update on recent results.

Thursday 18th July saw Sandpipers win 6 and 2 at home to Hexham in our inaugural seniors match. The return away match is Monday 12th August,

Tuesday 23rd July R B Thomson Trophy was won by Terry Bunn with a net 73 beating Steve Whitehead on a countback. 26 took part.

Thursday 25th July saw 23 people enjoy the hospitality of Dave Houldridge who not only bought everybody a drink to celebrate his birthday, but organised and donated prizes - David Low won nearest the pin on 6th - Terry Bunn won nearest the pin on 9th - Brian Taylor won nearest the pin in two on 10th - Howard Foster won longest drive on 15th. The 5th round of the Summer League was won by David Low with 36 points and Roger Coy second on a countback with 34 points.

Tuesday 16th July

The day started with a "formal" presentation by Arthur Thompson to Owen Swift who gracefully accepted a set of L plates and a tingling bell for his new ride on buggy. If that wasn't exciting enough, the professional warned us that due to forecast lightning he may blow the claxon instructing us to leave the course or shelter in the METAL sheds. Fortunately the weather over Silloth was perfect and 22 registered to play in the Stableford. Steve Whitehead took the honours with 37 points and Owen Swift took second with 34 points, beating Peter Taylor on a count back.

 

 Match v HEXHAM GC Thursday 18th July

Team for this Thursday's match, please let Gilmour know of your arrival and any change to your handicap. Hexham are looking forward to this new fixture as I know we are, enjoy your games and the day. Please Note FIRST TEE is 11.00am.

Res: Philip Curran, Arthur Thompson

Thursday 11th July

What a pleasure to be playing in warm sunshine for most of the round and NO rain for all of the round!  22 competed in the 4th round of the Summer League. Two players shone with 36 points, Steve Whitehead taking it on the countback from Terry Bunn.                                                                                            

Next Tuesday will be set up on the system as a stand alone Sandpipers Tuesday Stableford.

 Match v Hexham GC Home 18th July

New fixture for 2024, Hexham home next Thursday and away 12th August. Team list on Whatsapp tonight and noticeboard from tomorrow. Unfortunately no reserves at present, if you're available please let John know.

 John Eilbeck Trophy 2024

10 entered this years competition on a wet and windy July day. Our winner this year with 34 points Owen Swift (onboard the his new Electric Blue Swiftmobile), with Eddie Varah second also on 34 points, losing on countback. Well done Owen good win and nice to see you on the road to recovery.

Sandpipers v Seascale Result

Recording for posterity again a good 6 - 2 win in trying conditions. I had to wait ten minutes before I could make it from the garage back to the house because of driving rain. 

Match v Seascale GC Home Thursday 4 July

 Team for tomorrow's match:

10.30 Howard Foster(C), John Wraight
10.40 Gordon Shaw, Roger Coy
10.50 David Blain, Eddie Varah
11.00 David Houldridge, Tom Borthwick
11.10 Martin Fouracre, David Frith
11.20 Tim Herbert, Bob Fletton
11.30 Terry Bunn, Jon Derry
11.40 Peter Taylor, Owen Swift

Res: John Parker

Weather forecast not great regards wind, strong gusts with sunshine and showers.

Please be on time and advise Howard or John Parker of any handicap changes. Have a good game and thank you.