TAMS find the going tough in the rough!

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With several players scoring double figures at individual holes the TAMS found the difficult/wet conditions in the rough and the bunkers hard to cope with this week - or it may just have been down to the lack of skill!

3 players tied on net 33 this week and after countback Ken Bowie emerged victorious. A new member to the group. Eric Ward, took second place and Eric was also nearest to the pin at the 7th hole.  Brian Robson got a very good birdie at the 4th hole. 

Well done to all 21 players who took part this week.

Seniors continue their unbeaten run

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The Seniors' Team continued their unbeaten run with a narrow win at Torwoodlee on the 27th July. 

With heavy rain forecast there was considerable doubt if the match would go ahead but when the teams assembled it was decided to venture forth and brave the unseasonable conditions. Despite heavy overnight rain and the constant wet conditions the Torwoodlee course was in pretty good condition for play.

First back in the clubhouse was the very experienced pairing of Tom Litster and David McKean who edged out their opponents with a one hole victory. David Wright and Brian Robson found themselves 4 down after 4 holes but the pair dug deep to earn a well deserved half by the end of their encounter. Brian and David have now played 10 Senior Matches together and they remain undefeated with 9 wins and one match halved.

In Match 3, Torwoodlee evened up the score with Vic Roberts and Sam Walker going down 3&2.

The next 2 matches were very close affairs with Ian Pemberton and Ian Mewett and the pairing of Gordon Fisher and Neil Byers both halving their matches.

With the match score at 2 and half points each the teams waited in the clubhouse for the final match to conclude. George Cunningham and Mike Wilson were obviously enjoying the course conditions and arrived in the clubhouse a full half hour after everyone had finished their lunch! George took great delight in informing his Peebles team mates that he sank the winning putt on the 18th green for a one hole victory. 

Despite the weather, players from both teams enjoyed the match and Peebles continued their winning form with a 3 and a half to 2 and a half victory.

Special thanks must go to David McKean who responded to the early morning phone call to play following a last minute call off.

THE NEXT MATCH FOR THE SENIORS IS AGAINST GLENCORSE ON TUESDAY 25TH AUGUST.

OPEN week TAMS results

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The TAMS were inspired this week by events at St Andrews.

A long birdie famine was replaced this week by a superb birdie feast! 

Winner this week was Bob Duncan with a great net 27 accompanied by the 'neary' at the 7th and a birdie at the 7th as well! 

Alan Urquhart edged out Bill Hardcastle on a count back for second place with a net 31. Bill Hardcastle was best gross on 39 with a super birdie on No 1.

Gordon Smith, David Parker and Roger Key all birdied the 7th.

 

Your club needs YOU!

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We have had three very successful Opens this season already with more to follow next month.  To run these events needs a lot of support from our members; table/computer duty, starters and behind the scenes people both beforehand and on the day.  There will be a sheet on the Mixed noticeboard (beside the telephone in the main entrance) for volunteers for each individual event. Even if you can only spare an hour that would be very welcome - please sign up.
Thursday 6 August - Gents Senior Open
Thursday 20 August - Ladies Senior Open  Greensome
Thursday 27 August - Gents Senior 4BBB Open
Junior Open - TBC

Octogenarian Alan Wilkie celebrates in style

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Alan Wilkie enjoyed a round of golf with his golfing buddies on Friday 3rd July then treated them all to a slap up meal in the clubhouse to celebrate his 80th birthday. 

After everyone enjoyed huge platefuls of bacon, eggs, sausages, tomatoes, beans, mushrooms, chips and toast, Gordon Fisher, on behalf of the group, wished Alan a very happy Birthday and thanked him for his hospitality. Describing Alan as a 'true gentleman' he wished him many more happy golfing years! 

Playing golf with Alan is a memorable experience. His interesting stories coupled with his dry sense of humour always make for a pleasurable round. However the highlight of any round with Alan is watching him swing a golf club. Alan possesses one the best swings in Peebles - one which most of us can only dream of emulating! 

On behalf of everyone at Peebles Golf Club - Happy Birthday Alan.



Seniors' Team - mid season review

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The Seniors' Team has now completed all the home matches for this season.  Unfortunately, due to heavy rain, the first match of the season against North Berwick had to be cancelled. However, the remaining home matches went ahead with Peebles emerging victorious in all four. 

The team can now look forward to five away matches between now and the end of the season. The first trip will be to Torwoodlee at the end of July followed by the short trip up to Penicuik in August to play Glencorse. The two matches in September will be against West Linton and Minto with the final match being at North Berwick in October. Hopefully the Peebles Team can take its home form on the road!

The full list of fixtures and dates are as follows.

Monday 27th July                Torwoodlee

Tuesday 25th August          Glencorse

Monday 14th September     West Linton 

Thursday 24th September   Minto

Wednesday 21st October     North Berwick

Team Sheets for the matches will be posted on the Seniors' Noticeboard 2 weeks before each match.

TAMS

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TAMS is a well known group within Peebles Golf Club but not everyone knows that it stands for 'Thursday am Seniors' .

TAMS was established by 23 Senior members in 1993.  9 holes of golf are played every Thursday morning in all seasons, followed by coffee and conversation.

The first Thursday of every month is a Stableford competition and every other week it is a strokeplay competition.. 2 golf balls are awarded for first place with the runner up receiving one ball. Those players achieving birdies also win a golf ball and each week a golf ball is awarded to the player who is nearest the pin on the 7th hole. Everyone is however guaranteed to win at least one golf ball in the course of the year as players' birthdays are marked with the same coveted prize.

Over the summer, 4 trophies are played for including the Stanley Ridgeway Trophy and the Roddie McAlpine Gavel. The Drew Haldane Quaich is played for over the winter months.

Of the original members who founded TAMS, 3 still play. Currently there are 34 TAMS playing with an age range from late 50s to 90 and a handicap range from 7 to 25. New players are always welcome.

TAMS is now a well established part of Peebles Golf Club that provides many of our senior members with the chance to play some competitive golf in a friendly and sociable atmosphere. TAMS also continue to support our younger members by sponsoring the Club's junior players.

The Seniors' blog will bring you the results from the weekly TAMS competitions.

Thank you to George Langlands for the TAMS information.

The Seniors' Team wins again!

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Peebles Seniors completed their home fixtures for this season with a victory over local rivals, Torwoodlee.

Things didn't start too well for the home team with the opening pair of Ian Tate and George Cunningham losing narrowly by one hole. However, debutant Neil Byers and his partner Andy Tucker quickly restored parity with a 3&1 win.

David Wright and Brian Robson ensured that Peebles got their noses in front with a hard earned 2&1 victory. 

Game 4 provided the closest encounter of the day. Former team captain Vic Roberts and his partner Gordon Fisher came up against a very determined pair led by the Torwoodlee captain Keith Allen. The lead changed hands many times but in the end the teams could not be separated and the game was halved.

The home team finished the match very strongly. In game 5 Ian Pemberton and Ian Mewett won comfortably by 5&4 and in the final game of the day Gordon Brown and Graeme Murray closed the proceedings on the 16th green to win 3&2.

Final Score: Peebles 4 and a half points - Torwoodlee 1 and a half points

Seniors' Team for Match v Torwoodlee

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Peebles Seniors take on Torwoodlee at home on Thursday 18th June.  The Peebles Team is as follows:

Match 1          Ian Tate and George Cunningham

Match 2          Andy Tucker and Neil Byers

Match 3          David Wright and Brian Robson

Match 4          Vic Roberts and Gordon Fisher

Match 5          Ian Pemberton and Ian Mewett

Match 6          Gordon Brown and Graeme Murray

Players should meet at 9am for a 9:30 am start.

Peebles Seniors edge out Minto to extend their unbeaten run!

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Peebles Seniors maintained their excellent form with a hard fought home victory against Minto on Thursday 4th June.

The opening pairing of Mike Wilson and Andy Tucker were involved in the closest match of the day. After 18 holes the teams couldn't be separated and the match finishing all square.  In match 2, debutant Ian Tate and his partner George Cunningham struck up a good partnership to win 3&2. David Wright and Brian Robson came up against a very strong Minto pairing in their match. With the lead continually changing hands they eventually closed the game out on the 17th to win 2&1.

Matches 4 and 5 went to Minto with Keith Brunton and Vic Roberts losing 4&3 and the two Ians, Mewett and Pemberton, losing by the same score. 

After 5 matches the score was level and both teams waited anxiously for the result from match 6. 

The final pairing of Gordon Brown and Ken Morrison won their match impressively, 6&5, thus ensuring a 3 and a half pts to 2 and a half pts victory for the home side.

The next match is at home to Torwoodlee on Thursday 18th June. The team sheet is on the notice board.