Thursday 28th Nov 24

 Exactly the same as last Thursday - 11 played off green tees onto winter greens.

Tuesday 26th November 2024

22 Sandpiper's enjoyed a beautiful sunny day today. 

1st place and congratulations to one of our new members but familiar Pro shop faces, Roy Ledingham with a great score of 40 points (scratch 76). 

2nd place was Brian Taylor with 39 points that included two 2's on the par 3 holes. 

Forecast is for a cool sunny day on Thursday.

Thursday 21st Nov 2024

 11 played off green tees onto winter greens.

Tuesday 19th November.

The club handicap secretary reported at a recent committee meeting how well the Sandpipers were doing at returning acceptable ( general play ) scorecards.                                        A feather in our cap.                                                                 The WHS relies on accurate score submissions to calculate a golfer's handicap. By returning acceptable scores whenever they play a measured course , golfers ensure their handicap reflects their true playing ability. Submitting honest scores upholds the integrity of the game and ensures a fair playing field for all golfers.

To that end 15 of our 19 playing today returned acceptable scorecards. Martin Fouracre won with 41 points and David Blain came second with 40 on what was a bitterly cold day for us all. 

Christmas Menu for Bottle Trot

 

The cut off point for food ordering for the Christmas Lunch is Tuesday 3rd December.

Please add your name and numbered choices to the sheet on the notice board.

Autumn Thursday League 2024 winners

 

Final Result after 10 games	Points =	Prizes
Gilmour McKellar	137	£20
David Frith	128	£15
Gordon Shaw	120	£10
David Blain	116	£5

Tuesday 12th Nov 24

Thick fog, which had delayed some tee times, cleared enough to allow all 28 Sandpipers to tee off from 10.50 onwards. The first hour was very chilly but the sun broke through and became the problem as those who could launch their drives into the sky had great difficulty in seeing where they went. This did not deter Robert Fletton from winning with 40 points or Harry Wright securing second with 38 points.

For the record, our Hon. Sec. Arthur Thompson spoke to us all prior to going out on the subject of R&A rules of golf and the onus on us to sign our cards and when to sign them. Abiding by these ensures that we uphold the principles of fair play and sportsmanship and comply with England Golf's rules when handicap calculations and tournament results are generated. The R&A rules in focus were the marking and replacing of a ball on the green and the reasonable actions that are allowed when searching for and identifying a ball once found. Excessive actions which result in improved conditions for your next shot could result in a penalty.  Our Hon. Sec. spoke at length of the strong bond we have as a group of golfers and the resulting enjoyment from battling each other for a small financial reward. Everybody plays their part in ensuring that this continues and flourishes.  

Our Donation to the 4th Regiment Veterans Condolence fund has now increased to £201 after a further two additions.

Thursday 7th November

A pleasant and calm autumn day with good scores to match. David Blain won with 40 points plus my £1 and Jim Shaw second with 39.

Tuesday 5th November Sandpipers raised £171 for our veterans.

 Well done to Howard Foster for organising today's event and for the supply of prizes for the winners.

20 members took part in teams of two in a PINEHURST GREENSOME off the green tees ( Both players tee off and both play a second shot but using their partners ball. Then they chose the ball in the best position and played alternate shots until holed out ).

The winners were Joe Campbell and Tony Gerbino with 49 points. They beat Tom Borthwick and Tim Herbert in a count back. Prizes for nearest the pin and nearest the pin in two were David Wood X 2, Denzil Addison and John Wraight.

Thanks to another 60 something birthday, Gerry Fisher took great pleasure in buying us all a drink.

Howard Foster, on behalf of the veterans of the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, would like to thank us all for taking part and the committee for deciding to donate the monies raised to their cause of supporting veterans and their families. 

Sandpipers Remembrance Charity Match Tuesday 5 November
in Aid of Military Charities

Howard Foster has kindly offered to organise this Tuesdays social match as a fund raising event in aid of military charities. Format will be 'Pinehurst Competition', with prizes for winning pair and closest pin. Hopefully the weather will be kind and we have a good turnout. Any donations will be very much appreciated for this very worthwhile cause.

Howard has asked that all players be present at 10.30am for briefing on game format, handicap calculations and a little pre-match tipple! First tee 10.50am as normal, please ensure your ball is in draw by 10.40am, late! you're in last group.