Thursday 31st March

A cold strong north wind today but fortunately only minor  touches of hailstones. Twenty five took part, Eddie Varah winning with 41 points (14 - 9) and John Parker second with 38 (25 - 22).

The championship draw is now on the notice board` with the play-by dates. It is strongly recommended that all qualifiers study the rules.

Next Tuesday is our match against Carlisle so those not in the team should make their own tee reservations if they wish to play on that date.

The most important event today was Tony Davis' generosity by inviting all the Sandpipers to help him celebrate his birthday.

Championship Qualifier

Although fog delayed the start until midday, twenty eight enjoyed calm and warm conditions. John Wraight had the best score with 42 points (10 - 8) and Brian Taylor the best of three 39s for second (9 - 8).

Colin Cambell and David Low's handicaps increased by two. All sixteen of 34 and above qualified for the knockout stages.

Reminders

A couple of reminders that the clocks go forward this weekend and that Tuesday 29th is our Championship Qualifier. It's a handicap qualifier so enter via the touchscreen and please indicate beforehand if you do not wish to be included in the top 16 playoffs. 

Thursday 24th March

An exceptional day both for the conditions and having a birthday and a hole in one to celebrate. Gilmour celebrated his birthday and Steve Whitehead for his ace on the shortened second hole. Those of the twenty two who played were very appreciative of their generosity in the lounge.

Although Steve received 5 points on the second he was held to second plane (17 - 13) by Vince Ross (9 - 4) who had the better back nine of their 40 points.

Tuesday 22nd March

Twenty five played today and no exceptional scores despite benign conditions. Clark Black won with 38 points (15 - 11) and Malcolm Platts second with 37 (26 - 24).

Joe Campbell celebrated another significant birthday today and generously bought a drink for those who came into the lounge for the apres golf to mark the occasion.

Thursday 17th March

A miserable, windy day but luckily the rain stopped before our first tee time and came in again once the last group finished.

Eighteen played and the conditions were reflected in the scores, Grant Anderson coming second with 32 (19 - 18) and Steve Whitehead winning with 36 (20 - 17). 

Tuesday 15th March

A great day to play golf today, reasonably warm and a light breeze. Twenty six played with Steve Whitehead's 39  taking 2nd place (23 - 20) and Bob Finlinson winning with 42 (21 - 15). The sheet for those who wish to play in our home match against Carlisle is on the notice board.

Starting a new results sheet today, twenty five of forty eight registered members are playing off less than their official club handicap