Thursday 22nd December

Seventeen enjoyed unseasonal warm(ish) conditions and another exceptional score, this time from Arthur Thomson with 42 points (27 - 21). Second placed Clive Milburn was five points behind (20 - 18).

Clark Black generously invited everyone to help him celebrate his forthcoming birthday.

I hope everyone enjoys a happy and peaceful Christmas.

 

Tuesday 20th December

16 played in windy, coldish conditions.   Second was Gerry Fisher with 31 points (16-15), but the runaway winner was Tom Borthwick who had an excellent 40 points (14-9).

Brian

 

Festive Period Tee Times

Due to excessive visitor numbers and another Xmas party for the Banty Trot members the Secretary has requested we forego a few reserved tees which due to our privileged status we feel obliged to agree.

Tuesday 27th Dec 11.00am - 11.20am

Thursday 29th Dec 10.50am - 11.10am

This means we could get 4 fourballs out and the option is still open for Sandpipers to make alternative arrangements through the Club booking system.

Xmas Bottle Trot and Lunch

One of the best turnouts we've enjoyed with eight 3 balls and 2 four balls taking part in fairly mild conditions for the time of year. Congratulations to Brian Taylor for his organising skills and particularly to Liam for providing superb meals for everybody's tastes.

The week's weather forecast means we will probably be on winter greens on Thursday and possible restrictions for use of buggies.

Thursday 1st December

Nineteen turned out today to play in dreary conditions. David Holdridge won with 41 points (26 - 21) and David Low second with 39 (16 - 13). Next Tuesday we have our annual Xmas bash commencing at 9.00am with a Texas Scramble off the green tees.

Depending on numbers we expect to be seated for our meal between 2.00 and 2.30pm but those who only intend to come for the meal should note that it may be brought forward to 1.00pm if inclement  affects play.

Sandpiper Christmas Menu

Main Courses

1) Butter basted roast turkey breast served with sprout confit, sausage meat stuffing, pig in a blanket, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables with a roasting juices gravy.

2) Braised shin of beef on black pudding mashed potato with a roast root vegetable braising gravy and vegetable crisps.

3) Smoked haddock, cod, mussel and potato chowder with crusty bread.

Desserts

1) Traditional Christmas pudding with a brandy sauce and double jersey ice cream.

2) Home made sticky toffee pudding with gingerbread ice cream.

3) Madagascan vanilla ice cream with poached raspberries and crushed meringue

Tea or Coffee

Price £19 

Tuesday 22nd November

Completely unexpected calm and sunny conditions made it a pleasure to be out playing golf today. Twenty four took part with the last fourball just scraping in before darkness fell. My 40 points (23 - 18) just pipped Ian Hind's 39 (28 - 25).

The menu for our Xmas social is on the notice board. Liam is coming in specially to prepare the meal for us and his menu is on our notice board with a sheet for us to order our preferences. Subject to weather conditions the proceedings will commence with a Texas Scramble off the green tees on the 6th December.

It's a fantastic menu which I'll publish on a separate page for those who can't get to the club to make their choice and advise any committee member.