Les Heyes

Sad to report that Les passed away recently. He was a keen Sandpiper but ill health restricted his playing a few years ago. Always cheerful he came to visit us all not so long ago and even then he hoped to play again if his health permitted.

Tuesday 21st February

Six four balls scuttled off quickly to try and avoid the promised rain. Unfortunately it didn't work with the last three groups taking short cuts in. Some of us were made of sterner stuff, Joe Holmes scoring a winning 34 points and Ian Hind second with 30 from sixteen holes (sensibly missing out the 13th and 14th).

Thursday 16th February

Pretty miserable conditions today. Sixteen played and Brian Taylor with his new driver was best of the bunch with 32 points. Robin Binny's 30 points were enough for second place, pushing out Jim Gilfillan on the back nine.

Tuesday 14th February

Valentines Day saw twenty four of us getting out of the house to play golf. Bright sunshine but a stiff breeze from the east kept scores low, Joe Holmes winning with 33 points and myself second with 32.
With Bev New and her helpers reviving healthy attendances for junior coaching, Joe Campbell  has given the junior section a cheque on our behalf for £300 from our funds to help with their expenses over the 2017 season.

Thursday 9th February

Only thirteen today despite the good conditions. Brian Taylor won with 36 points ahead of Jonathon C-Nixon with 32.
I forgot to warn everyone following Tuesday's play to be careful when walking on wet grassy slopes especially the well worn areas as they are extremely slippery in places.

Tuesday 7th February

Good conditions today apart from one squally shower. Twenty two played, Jonathon C-Nixon coming first with 35 points followed by Tony Davis whose 33 had the best back six.

Sandpiper Web Site

The web site has been updated for the 2017 season and hopefully all the dates are correct.
http://www.sunside.co.uk/sandpipers
Unfortunately the gallery page is suffering from technical problems and lack of photos.