Thursday 28th October

What started off as a promising round quickly deteriorated to waterproofs and umbrellas, with several of us chickening out before it got really serious.
Robin Binny seized his chance and carded a winning 34 points with Roger Cutts second on 32.

Ladies Match

Unfortunately the fixture was abandoned as the wind and rain showed no signs of abating.
Several of us did turn up, but enthusiasm was definitely lacking so our organisers seem to have agreed that next May would be the best time for a rearranged date.

Amendment

Note the correct date (day) of list closure.

I have been asked to arrange a visit for members of the Sandpipers to the course workshops, etc., following one of our Tuesday or Thursday rounds.  Brian Story will be there to show us around and it is anticipated that the visit will last about half an hour or so.

The possible dates are

Thursday, 11^th November

Tuesday, 16^th November

Thursday, 18^th November

Would anyone interested please put their name on the list on the Sandpipers’ Noticeboard, by no later than Friday, 5^th November, and tick the date/s you would prefer or could manage.   The visit will then take place on the most popular date.

John Tudor

Last Week

Unfortunately I missed both Tuesday and Thursday so the only result I can give is for Thursday, when 15 played and Malcolm Donald's 30 points was enough to win, with Joe Campbell runner up with 28.
Tuesday 26th is the Ellis Beattie Trophy mixed competition.

Visit to the Course Management Site

I have been asked to arrange a visit for members of the Sandpipers to the course workshops, etc., following one of our Tuesday or Thursday rounds.  Brian Story will be there to show us around and it is anticipated that the visit will last about half an hour or so.

The possible dates are

Thursday, 11th November

Tuesday, 16th November

Thursday, 18th November

Would anyone interested please put their name on the list on the Sandpipers’ Noticeboard, by no later than Tuesday, 5th November, and tick the date/s you would prefer or could manage.   The visit will then take place on the most popular date.

John Tudor

Thursday 14th October

Possibly the best conditions for play we've had this year, with no wind and comfortable temperature.
A pity the course has been hacked up with the fairways slit and the tees hollow tined but no doubt we will see the benefit next year.
I was going to say "modesty forbids me naming today's winner" but everyone knows that would be a lie so I claimed first prize with 40 points from the best round I've had for a long time, 2 ahead of Sandy Tonner.
Sadly it looks as if John Cooper has given up any hope of playing again as he has decided to sell his ride-on buggy. Joe Campbell has the details if anyone is interested.

Tuesday 12th October

Roy Williams had a tremendous round of 42 points with a handicap of seven. This means his official handicap will be scrutinised by his home club's handicap secretary.
David Allison came second in dull but calm conditions.
I bumped into Austin Saffil the other day and unfortunately due to joint problems he is unable to play, even using a ride on buggy.
He is still managing to get around, albeit slowly.