Craigielaw match report

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The match against Craigielaw began in fresher weather conditions than of late but during the round the sun appeared and the temperature returned to about 20 degrees as has become the norm these days. The course with this run of hot dry weather gave lots of run and quite hard bounces at times. The greens were true if a little slower than what Craigielaw players are used to. The food was excellent after the match. From the chat and laughter in the clubhouse after it was obvious everyone had enjoyed themselves. The first 3 matches went Peebles way followed by Craigielaw winning the next 2. So it was all on the final match a to whether it would be a halved match overall or a win to Peebles. Well done to the final pair who won 4 and 3 to give Peebles an overall win of 4:2.

We look forward to playing the return match at Craigielaw next year. 

The next match is on Monday 3 August against Gifford. 

Duns match report

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Once again we had a great day for golf. We could all get used to this!

We welcomed the Duns team to Peebles for the first time. We played this new fixture at Duns last year and although we were defeated 4-2 we really enjoyed the match.

The match had a strong competitive edge as we attempted to reverse our fortunes from last year. The captains game was very close but Duns edged out the home team. Game 2 went to Peebles and the next 2 games ended all square. Peebles finished strongly and won both games 5 and 6 by 2&1.

Overall result : Peebles 4 Duns 2

So over the 2 matches it ended all square. We look forward to our trip to Duns next season.

Team v Duns (home) 16th July

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SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Duns

Home Thursday

16th July 2026

Allocated pairs

1. Ian Campbell (123.3)/Dave Forsyth (21.8)

2. David Wright (10.3)/Jim Douglas (23.3)

3. Tommy Forbes (7)/John Cairns (23.3)

4. Vic Roberts (13.4)/Mike Rowse(22.9)

5. Calum Chisholm (13.6)/Sandy Burnett (18.9)

6. Gary Rodgers (16.1)/Carlos Maeso(17.8)

Reserves: Mike Rowse (22.9), Keith Ackerman (25.8), Henry Coyle (15.1),

Carlos Maeso (17.8), David McKean (17.3)

 

Tea & Coffee from 0930hrs

Lunch after match.

Note: If unable to play, please contact Dave Forsyth on 07969818590

 

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Torwoodlee Match report

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The Peebles team entertained Torwoodlee on a very hot and sunny day - in stark contrast to the torrential rain and gale force winds of the previous weeks!

We welcomed another two debutants to our ranks - Les Hilton and Eric Mapp.

Peebles were out of the traps very quickly and won the first 3 games. Torwoodlee then won game 4 before Peebles ensured an unassailable lead by winning game 5. Game 6 proved to be the tightest contest of the day and resulted in being all square.

Overall match score: Peebles 4 and a half - Torwoodlee 1 and a half.

All players enjoyed glorious weather, an exceptionally well presented course, excellent catering and refreshing bottles of cold water on the 10th tee ( thank you Stuart Pender! )

Broomieknowe match report

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Very windy conditions dominated the proceedings between Peebles and Broomieknowe in the first of a 5 match home stand.
As a result of our recent recruitment push we welcomed Calum Chisholm and Nigel Furness to the team.
The match was played in a great spirit (Broomieknowe are a really friendly bunch) with Peebles running out strong winners by 6 games to 0.
As is the norm, we all enjoyed delicious catering before and after the match.

Team for match v Broomieknowe 2nd July

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SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Broomieknowe

Home Thursday 

2nd July 2026

Allocated pairs

1. David Wright (10.3)/George Cunningham (28.2)

2. Tommy Forbes (7)/John Varney (36.5)

3. Nigel Furness (8.9)/Keith Ackerman (25.8)

4. Calum Chisholm (13.6)/Brian Taylor (25.7)

5. Gordon Innes (16)/Jim Douglas (23.6)

6. Sandy Burnett (18.9)/David McKean (17.3)

Reserves: John Cairns (23.6), David Little (21.4), Walter Forsyth (6.6), Alan Jackson (17.2)

 

Tea & Coffee from 0930hrs

Lunch after match.

Note: If unable to play, please contact David Wright on 07855348616


Next 4 matches

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We’ve had a brilliant response to our appeal for more players to play for the Seniors’ Team.

Thank you!

The availability sheets will remain on the notice board until Thursday 25th June. Please add your name if you haven’t already done so.

Dave Forsyth and I will pick the teams on Thursday 25th for the next 4 home games. They will appear on the notice board, this web site and selected players for each match will be notified by email.

David Wright

A washout at Carnwath

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The Peebles team arrived at Carnwath in good spirits despite the gloomy weather forecast. Everything started out so well as the players scoffed not one but TWO hot rolls and coffee. Even the weather behaved itself as we all teed off. However, when the first group reached the 9th hole, the heavens opened. The course quickly became saturated and the greens flooded. Play was abandoned and 24 very soggy golfers retreated to the clubhouse for an early lunch!

Once again there were no half measures at Carnwath as we all devoured a TWO course lunch!

We look forward to welcoming the Carnwath team to Peebles for the return match in August when we promise them glorious sunshine!

Match Report v Longniddry

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On a very wet morning Peebles welcomed the Longniddry Seniors for their latest match. Although the rain was relentless for the first couple of hours, it stopped for the back 9 and most players returned to the clubhouse relatively dry.
The Peebles team were quickly out of the blocks and recorded comfortable wins in the first two games. Game 3 was keenly contested and only two ‘miracle’ shots from the Longniddry pair enabled them to secure a narrow win. Peebles put the match to bed with wins in games 4&5 before Longniddry sneaked a late victory in game 6.
Overall score Peebles 4 Longniddry 2.
Thank you to all the players from both teams for making this such an enjoyable contest despite the weather. A special thank you goes to David McKean for stepping in to play at the last minute ( and winning his match )
The catering team looked after everyone with delicious food before and after the match and Denise, our Captain once again welcomed our visitors and provided great encouragement for the home team.

Team for match v Longniddry (home) 11 June 2026

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SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Longniddry

Home Thursday

11th June 2026

Allocated pairs

1. Ian Campbell (13.2) & Mike Rowse (22.9)

2. Jim Cleland (18.2) & Brian Taylor (25.5)

3. David Wright (10.3) & Brian Robson (29.8)

4. Sandy Burnett (18.9) & Keith Ackerman (26)

5. Stevie Matthews(19.5)& George Cunningham (28.2)

6. Bob Bennett (21.8) & John Cairns (22.7)


Reserve: There are no reserves

 

Tea & Coffee & rolls from 0930hrs

Lunch after match.

Note: If unable to play, please contact David Wright 07855 348 626

Result v Minto - a cracking day for a cracking match!

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The Seniors’ Team welcomed Ron & his team from Minto.

It was a perfect golfing day with the course looking great and in super condition. The match itself was a very close affair ending in a 3-3 draw.

A missing 12th player created a problem but Allan Young stepped in at the last minute after his 9 holes with the TAMS. Thank you, Allan.

So it has been a positive start to the season for Peebles with a win and two draws so far. Our next outing is away to Torwoodlee on Thursday 4th June.

Gifford v Peebles - an impressive away win!

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After a few call offs, reserves were called up and a full team headed to Gifford for a new fixture on the Seniors’ calendar. Thank you to all those who played.

It was an excellent day for golf and the course was in great condition. The Peebles players rose to the occasion and enjoyed success with a 3.5 - 2.5 win!

We received a very friendly reception from the Gifford team and enjoyed pie, beans & chips to finish !!

We look forward to our return match with them in Peebles later in the season.

Honours even in the first match of the season!

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Keith Ackerman’s Peebles team welcomed local rivals Innerleithen for the first match of the new season.

Both teams enjoyed playing on an excellently presented golf course in brilliant sunshine. That’s what golf is all about!

This fixture is always keenly contested and it was fitting that match ended Peebles 3 : Innerleithen 3.

All players were delighted that Club Captain, Denise Richards was on the first tee to welcome everyone and wish them well in the match. A very nice touch indeed!

North Berwick match report and season summary.

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As we made our way to North Berwick for the final match of the 2025 season and the last match of my Senior Captaincy the weather was not very promising with heavy rain. However over the next hour whilst we met up for bacon rolls the weather gradually improved and we had a dry but fairly windy round. The greens were in excellent condition and the fairways were typical of a links course. The bar and catering staff looked after us all very well and the food was excellent. Results - Match 1 Peebles won 5&4, Match 2 Peebles lost 4&2, Match 3 A/S, Match 4 Peebles won 5&4, Match 5 Peebles lost 5&4, Match 6 Peebles lost 2 down. Overall North Berwick 3.5: Peebles 2.5. So for the fifth time this year we loose an away match by the small margin of 3.5:2.5.

Overall we played 16 matches - 7 at home where we won 6 and drew 1, 9 away where we lost all of them but as above 5 were by one point and in most cases they were lost on the 18th green. This supports the idea that it is very difficult to win away from home but we came very close to disproving that. 

The one big down side will be the reduction by North Berwick to only one match a year but this has been partially offset by a new fixture with Duns once a year. Perhaps it may be possible to arrange another single fixture with another club to raise the fixtures to 16 per year again. As regards the 2026 fixtures (14 in total) these are 99% confirmed and have been forwarded to the club for approval.

Can I thank all those senior members (29 in total) who signed up to play in these matches and for the consistently high numbers (on average 15-19) who indicated they were available for each match. It made my job of choosing a team difficult as regards who to leave out but reserves were guaranteed a place in the team for the next match that they were available for. Thanks to the Peebles catering and bar staff for looking after us so well on match days. Thanks to the office staff for help in administration for the matches, pro shop staff for dealing with buggy requests, David Wright for helping with the blog, Ross Duncan for producing the fixture poster for the noticeboard and past captains for advice when needed. If I've missed anybody apologies and take my thanks as read.

Keith Ackerman has agreed to take up the senior captain position and I would ask everyone to support him over the coming 2 years.

A very close match at Longniddry

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Definitely an autumnal feel to this match but the weather was not as bad as the forecast suggested with very little wind and only one short shower of rain. Everybody enjoyed the hospitality shown by Longniddry with the catering being excellent. The course was also in very good condition despite the greens being a bit slower than expected. Results - Match 1 Peebles lost 1 down, Match 2 Peebles lost 2&1, Match 3 Peebles won 1 up, Match 4 Peebles lost 1 down, Match 5 Peebles won 4&3, Match 6 All square. Overall Longniddry 3.5 Peebles 2.5. A very close match with 4 of the games going to the last green before being decided and yet again like many of our away matches we narrowly lost out to the home team.