Tuesday 16th August

Another foul bout of weather for about 20 minutes and subsequent strong wind caused some low scores but Grant Anderton and Sandy Tonner overcame conditions to return 38 points each, Grant with a better back 9 to win the Carrick Trophy.
Spare a thought for Tom Neilly who'se waiting for a pacemaker to be fitted in the near future and will be off golf for at least six weeks afterwards.

Workington Result

 Fortunately today’s weather was fine, sunny and fairly warm with a slight breeze, for us to play our away match at Workington at the second attempt, the first being postponed due to heavy rain and strong winds.
The home and away matches against the Beckwatchers are played for the George B Shanks Trophy.
Sandpipers won there home match earlier in the season 6 to 4, but today lost the away match 6½ to 3½, therefore the Beckwatchers retain the Trophy 10½ to 9½. It has now been in Beckwatchers trophy cabinet for the last eight years. So there’s a challenge for 2012!!
Thanks for all the Sandpipers who played today.
Trevor

Tuesday 9th August

Shirtsleeves weather at last for the R. Thompson medal competition which attracted an entry of 27 Sandpipers.
Mike Mapleton took full advantage with a nett 67 followed by Malcolm Donald with nett 70.

Tuesday 2nd August

Surprisingly, in view of the damp weather and yesterday's match, sixteen Sandpipers turned up which was the ideal number for the 4BBB.
Luckily, my playing partner (and captain for 18 holes) Roger Cutts was on top form and our 51 points score was enough in playing conditions that were quite pleasant after about three holes.
No game on Thursday due to the Juniors' Open and next Tuesday is the Ronnie Thompson Trophy which is a medal competition.

Maryport Result

The weather was overcast, dry, calm & humid. The course was in good condition as usual and the greens putted very nicely (well at least I thought so).
Joe had to do some last minute shuffling of the team, but the Sandpipers came away with a good draw 4½ to 4½.

Thanks to all the Silloth Players for turning up for the match.
Trevor

Away Match v Workington Team

Monday 15^th August  2011

Dress: Smart Casual

9.30 - T. Wilson (C) / A. Proud
9.37 - J. Gibson / I. Porter
9.44 - D. Barnes / J. Campbell
9.51 - T. Davis / M. Mapleton
10.05 - H. Wright / B. Bower
10.12 - J. Gilfillan / G. Waite
10.19 - R. Cutts / M. Cowen
10.26 - W. Smith / G. Anderson
10.33 - C. Woodhouse / J. Dixon
10.40 - L. Heyes / J. Tudor

Seascale Result

Our return home match against the Kestrals was played in warm, showery conditions.
Team selector Joe came up trumps again with only one result worse than Captain Roy Williams' half giving a 6.5 - 1.5 win to the Sandpipers.
I did report that we had a 100% record but when I checked back I see that we lost 3 - 5 at Seascale. Unfortunately I'm not available for the forthcoming Monday matches against Maryport and Workington.