Team for match v West Linton (home) Thursday 14 August

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SENIORS’    MATCH

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West Linton

Home

Thursday 14th August 2025 

 

Allocated pairs

1. GaryRodgers(16.9)/D Forsyth(18.7)

2. David Wright(9.6)/Keith Ackerman(26.6)

3. Tommy Forbes(9.9)/Jim Douglas(26.2)

4. HenryCoyle(14.1)/Brian Taylor(25.7)

5. Sandy Burnett(16.1)/Ken Davey(19.8)

6. Ian Tate(17.1)/Andy Tucker(17.6)

 

Reserves: Stuart Pender(5.0), Kenny Scott(10.9), Mike Wilson(22.8), Gordon Innes(18.0)

 

Tea & Coffee 9.30

Lunch after match.

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

 

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Match report v Craigielaw

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This may sound a bit boring and repetitious but the weather for the match at Craigielaw was glorious - warm, sunny at times and hardly a breath of wind - can this last for the remaining six matches in August, September and October? The course was in excellent condition especially the greens which were a wee bit faster than those we are used to in Peebles, The catering and bar service were also excellent. Also many thanks to Craigielaw for suggesting that the one reserve that both sides had play a round together as a friendly non-counting part of the proceedings. Henry found the experience very enjoyable. Results - Match 1 Peebles won 6&5, Match 2 A/S, Match 3 Peebles won 2&1, Match 4 Peebles lost 1 down, Match 5 Peebles lost 6&5, Match 6 Peebles lost 2&1. Overall Craigielaw 3.5 Peebles 2.5. Once again a very narrow defeat away from home.

Match report v Duns

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Once again the weather gods smiled on us and the recent rain disappeared to give us a warm sunny day for the visit to Duns. This was a new fixture added to the list with one match each year so we will welcome Duns to play Peebles next year. Everybody found the course quite testing with a few blind shots and dog legs but all players enjoyed the experience. The course itself was in excellent condition as was the catering.

Result - Match 1 Peebles lost 3&1, Match 2 Peebles won 1up, Match Peebles lost 5&4, Match 4 Peebles lost 4&3, Match 5 Peebles won 4&3, Match 6 Peebles lost 7&6. Overall Duns 4 Peebles 2.

Team for match v Craigielaw (away) Thursday 24th July

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SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Craigielaw

Away

Thursday 24th July 2025 

 

Allocated pairs

1. GaryRodgers(17.0)/D Forsyth(18.5)

2. Tommy Forbes (10.3)/Mike Rowse(29.7)

3. IanCampbell12.6)/Keith Ackerman(26.6)

4. Alan Jackson(16.3)/Brian Taylor(25.7)

5. Ian Tate(17.1)/John Cairns(22.8)

6. Andy Tucker(17.6)/Gordon Innes(18.5)

 

Reserves: Henry Coyle(14.7)

 

Tea & Coffee tbc

Lunch after match.

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

 

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Match report v Torwoodlee

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This recent run of scorching hot weather continued for the match against Torwoodlee away. In fact it was probably weather more in keeping with watching the nearby Scottish Open rather than playing golf and everybody was very happy to get back to the clubhouse for a much needed refreshment. Despite this everyone enjoyed playing Torwoodlee. Results - Match 1 Peebles lost 2&1, Match 2 Peebles lost 5&4, Match 3 Peebles won 4&2, Match 4 Peebles lost 2&1, Match 5 Peebles won4&2, Match 6 Peebles lost 2&1. Overall result Torwoodlee 4 Peebles 2.

Team for match v Duns (away) Thursday 17th July

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SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Duns

Away

Thursday 17th July 2025 

 

Allocated pairs

1. AdrianSwanston(15.3)/D Forsyth(18.8)

2. David Wright(9.6)/Keith Ackerman(26.6)

3. Tommy Forbes (10.8)/Brian Taylor(25.7)

4. IanCampbell12.6)/John Cairns(22.8)

5. Vic Roberts(14.6)/Steve Matthews(20.3)

6. Ian Tate(17.1)/Gordon Innes(18.5)

 

Reserves: Carlos Maeso(15.7)

 

Tea & Coffee tbc

Lunch after match.

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

 

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Peebles v Broomieknowe match report

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After the terrible wet weather conditions of Wednesday and with more rain promised today towards midday it was a worried group of golfers who gathered at a very early hour of 8.15 at Broomieknowe. However thankfully the wet weather never materialised and everybody got round dry. The course was in very good condition with the condition of the greens being exceptional despite being a bit faster than Peebles. The caterers looked after us well and everybody enjoyed the company of their playing partners as well as the course. Results - Match 1 all square, Match Peebles won 2&1, Match 3 Peebles lost 5&3, Match 4 Peebles lost 3&2, Match 5 Peebles lost 4&3, Match 6 Peebles won 1up. Overall Broomieknowe 3.5 Peebles 2.5.

Team for match v Torwoodlee (away) Thursday 10th July

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SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Torwoodlee

Away

Thursday 10th July 2025 

 

Allocated pairs

1. Sandy Burnett(16.4)/D Forsyth(18.8)

2. David Wright(9.6)/Keith Ackerman(26.6)

3. Tommy Forbes (10.8)/Brian Taylor(25.7)

4. Chris Malcolm(15.3)/John Cairns(22.8)

5. Carlos Maeso(15.7)/Jim Cleland (19.5)

6. Ian Tate(17.1)/Andy Tucker(17.6)

Reserves: Ken Davey (19.8)

 

Tea & Coffee tbc

Lunch after match.

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

 

Match report v Carnwath

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The start of a run of 5 away matches at Carnwath with glorious warm sunny weather - perhaps too hot and humid to some extent with everybody happy to get back to the clubhouse for a long cold drink. The course was in super condition and the catering both before and after the match was excellent. Results - Match 1 Peebles won 2&1, Match 2 Peebles won 5&3, Match 3 Peebles lost 3&1, Match 4 all square, Match 5 Peebles lost 1 down,  Match 6 Peebles lost 4&2. Overall Carnwath 3.5 , Peebles 2.5

Next match is at Broomieknowe followed by Torwoodlee  - a match which we are still short of numbers to make up the team. Then on to Duns and Craigielaw to finish off a busy month.

Team for match v Broomieknowe (away) Thursday 3rd July

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SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Broomieknwe

Away

Thursday 3rd July 2025 

 

Allocated pairs

1. Dave Forsyth(18.4)/John Cairns(21.6)

2. Tommy Forbes(11.3)/George Cunningham(28.2)

3. Sandy Burnett(16.4)/Keith Ackerman(27.2)

4. Ian Tate(17. 1)/Jim Douglas(26.9)

5. 1)Gary Rodgers(17.3)/Brian Taylor(25.7)

6. Gordon Innes(19.2)/Ken Davey(19.

 

Tea & Coffee 8.15

Lunch after match.

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

 

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Another great home win for Peebles v Longniddry

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The match against Longniddry was played in warm overcast conditions with a blustery wind at times. The course was in very good condition and the greens in particular were very true for putting. The meal after once again received very favourable comments. Results - Match 1 Peebles won 3&2, Match 2 Peebles lost 1 down,  Match 3 Peebles won 8&6, Match 4 Peebles won 5&4, Match 5 Peebles won 4&3, Match 6 Peebles won 1 up.  Overall Peebles won 5:1.

There is now a run of 5 games away from home and the new match fee of £15 will apply to these matches. 

*** Match Fee update ***

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Gents - the club subsidises the inter-club matches between Peebles seniors and other club seniors. However in the current financial climate the caterers have had to increase the charges made for the package that we currently use for matches ie tea/coffee/morning roll before the match and 1 course lunch after the match. Therefore the club is not now in a position to subsidise this package to include the increased cost so for the remainder of the season it has been decided to increase the match fee to £15 per match starting with the Carnwath match on Friday 20th June and for the remaining 7 away and 3 home matches thereafter. This arrangement will then be reviewed and a decision made for the 2026 matches as regards the level of the match fee or whether the catering package be downgraded to a cheaper one. 

It is unfortunate that this change has had to be made but not totally unexpected and hopefully all of those who have participated in the matches will not be put off playing in the remaining matches this season and in future years.

Team v Carnwath (away) Friday June 20th

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SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Carnwath

Away

Friday 20th June 2025 

 

Allocated pairs

1. Dave Forsyth(19.5)/Steve Matthews(20.3)

2. Tommy Forbes(12.1)/Mike Rowse(30.9)

3. Ian Campbell(12.6)/George Cunningham(28.2)

4. Ian Tate(17.1)/Keith Ackerman(27.2)

5. Jim Cleland(17.8)/Brian Taylor(25.7)

6. Gordon Innes(19)/John Cairns(21.6)

Reserves: Gary Rodgers(17.3), Sandy Burnett(15.6), Ken Davey(19.8).

 

Tea & Coffee TBC

Lunch after match.

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

 

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Team v Longniddry (Home) Thursday 12th June

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SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Longniddry

Home Thursday 12th June 2025

Allocated pairs

1. Dave Forsyth(20.2)/Steve Matthews(20.3)

2. Adrian Swanston(16.2)/Keith Ackerman(27.2)

3. Sandy Burnett(16.7)/Jim Douglas(26.9)

4. Ian Tate(17.1)/Brian Taylor (25.7)

5. Gordon Innes(19)/David Little(21.7)

6. Ken Davey (19.8)/Mike Wilson(20.5)

Reserves: Tommy Forbes(12.6), Mike Rowse(30.9)

 

Tea & Coffee 9.30

Lunch after match.

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

 

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Match report v Minto

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With a recent change in the weather it looked like it would be rainjackets and trousers and umbrellas for the Minto match. However the rain forecasted only affected 2 holes but was replaced by a wind that got steadily stronger and was blowing over trolleys on the later holes. Despite this everybody enjoyed their round and remarked on how good the course was and afterwards on the quality of the catering. Most of the matches were really close although 2 were 6&5 victories for each side. Results - Match 1 Peebles won 2&1, Match 2 Peebles won 2 up, Match 3 Peebles won 6&5, Match 4 Peebles lost 6&5, Match 5 Peebles lost 2&1, Match 6 Peebles won 1up. Overall Peebles 4:Minto 2. Both captains are looking forward to the return fixture in September. 

Match Result v Torwoodlee

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It was yet another fine day with this recent spell of dry sunny weather continuing for the match against Torwoodlee. There is plenty of run on the course at present due to this and plenty of big bounces although the Torwoodlee golfers in particular felt that they never benefited from many. They did comment however on how good the course is looking so congratulations to the green- keeping staff for that. Everyone enjoyed the course, weather, company and of course the meal after. Congratulations to the caterers once again for the latter. Results - Match 1 Peebles won 6&4, Match 2 Peebles won 4&2, Match 3 Peebles won 1 up, Match 4 Peebles lost 3&1, Match 5 Peebles won 2 up, Match 6 Peebles won 1 up. Overall Peebles 5 Torwoodlee 1.

The Minto team sheet (Thursday 29th May home) with changes due to call-offs plus the availability sheets for the Longniddry (Home Thursday 12 June) and Carnwath (away Friday 20 June) sheets are up on the noticeboard. 


Match v Minto (Home)Thursday 29th May

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SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Minto

Home Thursday 29th May2025

Allocated pairs

1. Vic Roberts(16.1)/Dave Forsyth(20.8)

2. Ian Campbell (12.8)/Jim Douglas (26.9)

3. Tommy Forbes(15.8)/Brian Taylor(25.7)

4. Ian Tate(17.1)/Ken Davey (19.8)

5. Andy Tucker (17.6)/Gordon Innes(18.3)

6. Jim Cleland (17.8)/Adrian Swanston(17.8)

Reserves: David Little (22.4), Gary Rodgers(17.5), Sandy Burnett(18.1)

 

Tea & Coffee 10.00

Lunch after match.

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

 

Victory for Peebles v North Berwick

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The first home match of 2025 was played against North Berwick on a glorious warm sunny day with hardly a breath of wind. It was also the first match that our new caterers were in charge off and they did an excellent job in welcoming the members of both teams before the match, organising meals for after the match and serving up good wholesome food. This was commented on by the North Berwick captain so they should be proud of their efforts for the club. The course was also looking in great condition although the North Berwick players did find it more difficult as regards the speed of the greens and style of shots compared to that of a typical links course (except for match 3 where very long putts and chip-ins from the away team were order of the day!) Results - Match 1 Peebles won 4&3, Match 2 Peebles won 5&4, Match 3 Peebles lost 1 down, Match 4 Peebles won 5&4, Match 5 Peebles won 1 up, Match 6 Peebles won 4&3 - overall Peebles won 5:1. 

The only negative aspect of the day was the news that due to pressure on the use of North Berwick and the offer of other new fixtures to the club that from next year this fixture will only be played as a home and away fixture on alternative years (match in Peebles every even year and in North Berwick every odd year) so reducing the number of fixtures by one. However this would be balanced by the uptake of the Duns fixture for Peebles also on alternate years. 

Team for match v Torwoodlee (home) Thursday 15th May

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SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Torwoodlee

Home Thursday 15th May2025

Allocated pairs

1. Jim Cleland(18.0)/Dave Forsyth(20.9)

2. Stuart Pender(4.1)/Mike Rowse(31.0)

3. Vic Roberts(16.3))/Keith Ackerman (29.4)

4. Ian Tate (17.1)/Jim Douglas(26.9)

5. Tommy Forbes (16.6)/David Little(22.2)

6. Andy Tucker(17.6)/Sandy Burnett(18.5)

Reserves: Ian Campbell(14.8), David Wright(9.3), Gordon Innes(19.5), Brian Taylor(25.7).

 

Tea & Coffee 9.30

Lunch after match.

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

 

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