Thursday 29-08-24 - Summer League Conclusion

Thank you to everybody who has supported our League Competition this """Summer""""""" !!

With 2 of the games lost to bad weather, we took part in the final game and battled round the Green Course in warm, sunny but breezy conditions today. The winner, with 37 points, was Terry Bunn who beat birthday boy, David Low into second - 36 points ( thank you for the drinks David.) Mr Bunn also won a nice box of chocolates with a nearest the pin on the 16th. Thanks to Clark Black for this.

Although our winner ran away with it, the position of the other 3 placings in the Summer League was not decided until the last match.

 1st Steve Whitehead - 140 Pts      2nd Brian Taylor - 121 Pts      3rd Dave Atherton - 113 Pts                      4th Terry Bunn - 112 Pts

Thursday 22nd August

 The last group were unlucky to be caught in a shower on the 18th green but other than that, everybody "enjoyed" a dry blustery day. 16 took part in the 8th Match of the Summer League. Top of the pile with a worthy 36 points was David Houldridge followed in second by David Low with 33 points.

The 9th and 10th matches of the Summer League take place on Tuesday and Thursday of next week with Tuesday played on the GREEN COURSE

Thanks to Gordon Shaw for providing us all with a birthday drink

Bob Saunders Cup

An excellent turnout today especially after yesterdays match at Penrith. 30 played in bright sunshine and very strong winds. Two scores of 36 points are to be highly commended in the tough conditions. John Wraight beating Vince Ross on a countback. 

 Match Result v Penrith Away

Superb 5 - 3 win at a difficult venue. Great result and well played Team Sandpipers. Impressive end to a very good season. Thank you to everyone who played and supported the team over the 13 games. It's been a busy summer when you add in our competitions, Thursday league (sometimes Tuesday) games and trips away, so thank you again for seeing it through to a successful conclusion. Well played everyone.

Quick overview: Won 8, Lost 3, Draw 2.

Team Match Results (Home/Away):
Brampton    -        D/L

Carlisle        -        W/W

Hexham    -           W/L

Penrith    -             (2025H)/W

Powfoot    -            W/D

Seascale    -            W/W

Workington    -       W/L (retained Shanks Trophy 🏆)

😊🏌Thank you for your help and support John Match Sec.

Seniors Open 15th Aug 2024

The decision was taken at around 7.00 am, that due to the severe and worsening rain and wind, the event had to be cancelled. The system generated an e-mail to all entrants  ( 154 ) but unfortunately a few ( approx 12 ) turned up due to the distance they were travelling.  All entrants will receive a full refund. Due to other commitments, the event cannot take place at any other time this year. Thanks to all who support this event. 

J W Banks Trophy

The words of Clark Black, our competition secretary, on WhatsApp. “Well done T.Bunn.  So pleased it’s you as I can save some money on the engraving there.” and the words of some of his playing friends “ not again!”, were outnumbered by congratulations to Terry Bunn for winning with 35 points. Brian Taylor was second ( again ) with 34 points. The weather was very disappointing with rain showers and gusts of 30 mph. However 21 struggled round. 

Thanks to birthday boy Roger Cutts who came along at the end and bought us a celebration drink. 

 Match v Penrith Away Monday 19th August 09.30am

No sooner have we completed one match there's another round the corner, in this case the next Monday. Last match of this busy but successful summer season is upon us at Penrith, no reciprocal match at home this year, maybe next year. Team Pairs:

Jon Derry (C)/Brian Taylor
David Blain/Dave Atherton
Terry Bunn/Tim Herbert
Gordon Shaw/Howard Foster
Tom Borthwick/Eddie Varah
Peter Taylor/Jim Johnson
Tony Gerbino/Steve Whitehead
David Frith/David Houldridge

             Res: John Parker, John Wraight

Thank you John Match Sec.

 Match v Hexham Result

Very good hosts, good conditions both weather and course, nice meal with friendly welcoming atmosphere, but with competitive games played in the right spirit. Unfortunately, despite the many positives we still lost 3.5 to 4.5. However, over the 2 games we came out victorious. Well done Team Sandpipers.

 Match v Hexham away Monday 12th August

Team Pairs

11.30am	Brian Taylor (C)
	Howard Foster
11.38	Jim Johnson
	Jon Derry
11.46	David Blain
	John Parker
11.54	Tim Herbert
	David Houldridge
12.02	Gordon Shaw
	Gilmour McKellar
12.10'	Eddie Varah
	Bob Fletton
12.18	David Frith
	Denzil Addison
12.26	Tony Gerbino
	Terry Bunn

No Reserves

Note LATER Tee times, first tee 11.30am. 

Tea & coffee available from 10.00am in the Robb lounge. Please let Brian or myself know of any handicap changes when you arrive. Safe journey and see you there.

 Match Result V Powfoot away 8th August

Very good away result at Powfoot, 4 all draw well done team outstanding. Weather was kinder than forecast and course in really good condition, I understand to rough was rough! Well played guys.

Tuesday 6th August

Another glorious day ( after a night of more heavy rain ) saw 25 play in round 7 of the Summer League.  A stiff westerly wind made the front nine a bit harder and slower greens than usual caught a lot of us out. The eventual winner with 35 points was Robert Fletton (30)and enjoying second place after a countback, as he did last week, was John Wraight (8) with 34 points. Gordon Shaw won nearest the pin on the 9th.

 MATCH V POWFOOT AWAY 8TH AUGUST 2024

•      AWAY MATCH v POWFOOT GC
• Thursday 8th August 2024 11.01am
• Time Team Pairs
• 11.01 Tom Borthwick (C)/David Houldridge
• 11.09  Brian Taylor/Peter Taylor
• 11.17  Tim Herbert/Colin Campbell
• 11.25  Gordon Shaw/ Jim Johnson
• 11.33  David Blain/Tony Davis
• 11.41  Howard Foster/Gerry Fisher
• 11.49  Denzil Addison/Jon Derry
• 11.57  Tony Gerbino/David Frith
• Reserves: John Parker
• Please check WHATSAPP for more details regarding meal selection and available tee times at Silloth

Thursday 1st August 2024

With the year marching on and summer weather arriving late , round 6 of the Summer League was won by the proverbial country mile by Peter Taylor with a stableford score of 45 points. John Wraight came a very respectable 2nd with 39 points. 24 took part.