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.
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