Thursday 26th November

Gloomy conditions made following the ball difficult for the last fourball finishing at 3.30pm but twenty one enjoyed reasonably warm temperatures.
Harry Wright cleaned up with 39 points and Ian Hind second with 35.
Only five scores were thirty or better.

Thursday 19th November

A field of twenty two made Jim Gilfillan's and Joe Campbell's winning scores worth the effort in the challenging windy conditions.
The first sheet of names for our Christmas bash is full but plenty of spaces left for anyone not included so far.

Thursday 12th November

David Barnes' 28 points was enough to win in today's extra strong wind followed by Joe Campbell with 26 which must be the two lowest winning scores in Sandpiper history. I think all seventeen players were just glad to get on the course after the recent rains.

Thursday 5th November

Drizzle and muggy today but our thirteen players got back in before the heavier rain started.
Sandy Tonner finished his season with a 34 points win, one ahead of Harry Wright.
I forgot to mention that the dress code for our Christmas Luncheon is Smart Casual and not Jacket and Tie specified on the poster.

Tuesday 3rd November

Twenty four took advantage of today's mild and misty conditions plus David Firth who completed his third qualifying card which gives him a 17 handicap.
I surprised myself with a 37 point winning score, beating Joe Penrice by one.
Names are being taken for our Christmas Bottle Trot at 9.00am on Tuesday 8th December followed by Seasonal Fare and prize giving . A list for names and menu together with price will go on the notice board this week.

Tuesday 27th October

Twenty three struggled against a stiff easterly on the back nine plus David Frith who joined today and is currently getting three cards together for a handicap.
Geoff Waite had the best back nine of  four 34s with David McCrum second.
Jim Johnson made a welcome return and was permitted to go out near the end of the field.
Next Tuesday our tee time reverts to 10.50am and I noted that there was barely enough light left to play at 4.30pm today.

Tuesday 20th October

I've been battling "man flu" this week so just a brief report. Twenty three played , David Low won with a sensible 35 points followed by Mike Mapleton with 33.
Ian Porter is back in action after last weekend's scare.