Thursday 16th May

Three results to report today after twenty five played in near perfect conditions. Vince Ross took the money in the Sandpipers competition with 39 points (11 - 7) beating Tony Davis on countback (23 - 20). It was also the decider for Gilmour's Thursday spring league with the man himself  coming through the field to win with 119 points.

Sandpiper Draw Rules

Following a recent committee meeting it was agreed to remind all Sandpipers of our Draw Rules.

Sandpiper Draw Rules 

Extract from our rules and regulations: 

'Currently 14 competitions are held each year which are Named Trophy Qualifying Competitions, played off WHS handicaps and rules, and entered through the computer system as qualifying for WHS handicapping purposes. These qualifying competitions are played as 3-balls unless numbers exceed 24 members, in which case, 4-balls are played.      All competitions are drawn 10 minutes before tee-off on the morning of the competition. Late entry is allowed at the back of the draw.’ 

For clarity: 

1. The draw should be made by the Handicap Secretary, or failing that, by any other member of the Committee present. 

2. The draw should be made such that the available tee times are efficiently used. The 10-minute tee slot should be adhered to where appropriate. 

3. The draw must not be made more than 10 minutes before the first tee time. 

4. If, as a result of a high turnout, we are able to use the 10.50 tee-time, then a preliminary draw will be made to draw out the first 4-ball only from the balls already in the draw. All other balls remain in the bag for the usual draw at the usual time. 

Charles Woodhouse Open Gardens Day

 Dear Friends

We are again having an NGS open garden afternoon on Sunday 2 June from 1.30pm – 6pm. Please come if you can.

After some very wet and at times stormy weather we were worried whether it would be possible to go ahead. However, thanks to considerable help from many and some recent dry weather, we have decided to do so.

Thanks to Philippa and friends there will be homemade teas in the courtyard. 

  

Thursday 9th May

 Two outstanding results in today's cool draughty conditions. Arthur Thompson won with 41 points (31 - 26) with Gilmour McKellar second with 39 (20 - 17). Just twenty four played. Next Monday is our away match at Carlisle.

Sowerby Trophy Result

 A real pleasure t be out in ideal conditions. Twenty eight took part with two scores of 38 points taking first and second places, Martin Fouracre winning the trophy (28 - 26) and John Wraight runner up (7 - 6). Everyone was delighted to see Joe Penrice back in the fold who thanked everyone for his 90th birthday card and invited us all to celebrate in the lounge afterwards.

Thursday 2nd May

The supposed "gusts" of 30-35 mph seemed more like a constant 35mph for 18 holes today. The sun shone and the course was in glorious condition for the 19 who took part. Howard Foster won with 35 points (-2) and Joe Campbell was second with 33 points (-1).

 Away Match v Carlisle 13th May

Team list:
09.30 Jim Johnson (C), Tony Davis
09.40 Gilmour McKellar, Jim Shaw
09.50 David Frith, Terry Bunn
10.00 Arthur Thompson, John Gibson
10.00 Peter Taylor, Howard Foster
10.10 David Houldridge, Martin Fouracre
10.20 Tim Herbert, Steve Whitehead
10.30 David Blain, Eddie Varah

RESERVES John Wraight, Tony Gerbino, David Low, Owen Swift