Team v Carnwath (away) Friday June 20th

SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Carnwath

Away

Friday 20^th 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

Team v Longniddry (Home) Thursday 12th June

SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Longniddry

Home Thursday 12^th 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

Match report v Minto

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 v West Linton date change

Please note that our home match v West Linton will now take place on Thursday 14th August.

Match Result v Torwoodlee

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

SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Minto

Home Thursday 29^th 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

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

SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Torwoodlee

Home Thursday 15^th 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

Match report v Innerleithen 24th April

The match at Innerleithen was played in reasonably warm conditions although it was overcast at times and the wind was chilly. However there was no rain and the course was in good condition with a fair bit of run and firm greens. The club and members went out of their way to ensure there was catering on the day (when the caterers were normally off) including fine cookies beforehand. Results Match 1 lost 5&4, Match 2 lost 3&2, Match 3 A/S, Match 4 won 2 up, Match 5 lost 2&1, Match 6 lost 2&1 

- overall Innerleithen 4.5 Peebles 1.5.

New addition to fixture list

We have been offered an additional friendly match V Duns which will be an away match this year on Thursday 17 July with a return fixture in Peebles around the same time next year. Always nice to have someplace different to play with new people to chat to and we have decided to accept this invitation. So add this date to your diary and watch for the availability sheet on the noticeboard. 

Duns operate a slightly different system to ourselves as regards meals and finances. Arrive around 9.30, tea/biscuits then 2 course meal after the match and £13 per person paid on the day to Duns golf club. If anybody is desperate for a bacon roll that can possibly be arranged if Duns know in advance and obviously will have to be paid for. They will also arrange for anybody needing a buggy or having any special dietary requirements. 

Revised team v North Berwick

SENIORS’ MATCH

v  North Berwick

Home Wednesday 30^th April 2025

Allocated pairs

1. Dave Forsyth(21.2)/Gary Rodgers (18.6)

2. David Wright (9.3)/George Cunningham (28.2)

3. Kenny Scott (13.7)/Brian Robson (27.1)

4. Vic Roberts (17.4)/Brian Taylor (25.7)

5. Alan Jackson (17.7)/David Little (22)

6. Sandy Burnett (18.6)/Gordon Innes (19.5)

Reserves: Jim Cleland (18), Tommy Forbes (15.8), Ian Campbell (14.7), Jim Douglas (26.8), Keith Ackerman (29.9)

Tea & Coffee 9.30

Lunch after match.

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

Seniors’ match v North Berwick (home) Wednesday 30th April

SENIORS’ MATCH

v  North Berwick

Home Wednesday 30^th April 2025

Allocated pairs

1. Dave Forsyth(21.2)/Andy Tucker (18.5)

2. David Wright (9.3)/George Cunningham (28.2)

3. Kenny Scott (13.7)/Brian Robson (27.1)

4. Vic Roberts (17.4)/Brian Taylor (25.7)

5. Alan Jackson (17.7)/David Little (22)

6. Sandy Burnett (18.6)/Mike Wilson (19.6)

Reserves: Jim Cleland (18), Tommy Forbes (15.8), Gary Rodgers (18.6), Ian Campbell (14.7), Jim Douglas (26.8), Gordon Innes (19.5), Keith Ackerman (29.9)

Tea & Coffee 9.30

Lunch after match.

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

Seniors’ Match v Innerleithen (away) Thursday 24th April 2025

SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Innerleithen

Away Thursday 24^th April 2025

Allocated pairs

1. Dave Forsyth(21.2)/Gary Rodgers(18.6)

2. David Wright (9.3)/Mike Rowse(31.3)

3. Ian Campbell (14.7)/Keith Ackerman (29.9)

4. Tommy Forbes (15.8)/Jim Douglas (26.8)

5. Jim Cleland ((18)/Brian Taylor (25.7)

6. Gordon Innes(19.5)/Steve Matthew (20.8)

Reserves: Alan Jackson (17.7), Andy Tucker (18.5), Vic Roberts (17.4).

Tea & Coffee

Lunch after match.

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

NEW SEASON

In a weeks time the 2025 golf season will get under way in Peebles and the senior inter-club matches start in late April. The fixtures are on the seniors section of the club website and also on the senior noticeboard. The first match is against Innerleithen away on Thursday 24 April followed by the first home match on Wednesday 30 Aprilagainst North Berwick. The cost for each match will be maintained at £12 (cash), home matches will include tea/coffee and a bacon roll before the match with a one course meal after and away matches will have a similar arrangement. An availability sheet for each match will be posted on the noticeboard in the clubhouse about 4 weeks before the match and a team will then be posted on the noticeboard about 10 days before each match and will also be emailed to everyone on the availability sheet. These matches are competitive but played in a friendly atmosphere and are usually enjoyed by all golfers taking part in them. I look forward to seeing people playing in these matches whether they are the usual people who support these matches or new faces who are interested in getting involved in these matches.

Dave Forsyth

Seniors’ Fixtures 2025

Seniors’ Fixtures 2025

Innerleithen​ Away​         Thursday 24 April

North Berwick  Home    Wednesday 30 April

Torwoodlee    ​ Home       Thursday 15 May

Minto​​ Home ​      Thursday 29​​ May

Longniddry​ Home​      Thursday 12 June

Carnwath​​ Away​​       Friday 20 June

Broomieknowe   Away Thursday 3 July

Torwoodlee​ Away​      Thursday 10 July

Duns Away Thursday 17 July

Craigielaw​          Away​       Thursday 24 July

West Linton​ Home     Thursday 14th Aug

Carnwath​          Home​      Friday 29 August

Minto​           Away​   Thursday 11 Sept

Glencorse​​ Home       Thursday 25 Sept

Longniddry          Away     Thursday 2 Oct

North Berwick    Away​      Wednesday 8 Oct

Welcome to the 2025 Season

As senior captain I would like to wish all Seniors a Happy New Year and Happy Golfing for 2025. As stated in the club newsletter we are now just 2 months away from the start of the new season and also just 3 months away from the first of the senior matches. The match fixtures have now been published by the club and will also appear on this blog page and the club noticeboard. Availability sheets will be posted on the club noticeboard about 1 month before each match. A teamsheet will be emailed to everyone on the availability sheet and also posted on the noticeboard about 10 days before each match. 

The cost for each match has been held at £12(cash). 

I look forward to seeing many of the old faces and also some new ones in the 2025 matches. 

Dave Forsyth 

Summary of the 2024 season.

Overall this season in the friendly senior matches Peebles won 7, lost 7 and drew 1. Two of the seven Home matches that were lost were balanced by two of the eight Away matches being won with one away match halved. All of the matches lost were quite close affairs except for the away matches at Minto and Torwoodlee (5.5: 0.5). In the matches won there were 2 scores of 6:0 and 3 scores of 5:1 including a 5:1 away win at Broomieknowe whilst the away win at West Linton was most notable in that this was the only home match West Linton lost all year. 

Finally can I just say a great big thank you to all those senior members who have supported the club by playing in these matches whether it be just the once or whether it be in nearly every match and look out for the fixtures in 2025 which are being made up at present.

A very close match at North Berwick in challenging conditions.

With the current yellow weather warning it was touch and go whether to play the final match of the season at North Berwick or postpone it until November. However with no certainty as regards good weather and course conditions in November plus the likelihood from recent experiences about the weather forecast not being as bad as predicted it was decided just to go ahead with the match as planned. So with a very strong and chilly northerly wind but most importantly no rain the match was played as scheduled. The course was in excellent condition and the greens which had been cored about 2 weeks ago had fully recovered. The catering and bar staff served us well both before and after the match and once again everybody enjoyed the course and the company despite the challenging conditions. 

Results Game 1 Peebles lost 2&1; Game 2 Peebles lost 3&2; Game 3 Peebles won 2 up; Game 4 Peebles won 4&2; Game 5 Peebles lost 2&1; Game 6 all square - overall North Berwick 3.5 Peebles 2.5

A tight match and an honourable draw at Longniddry!

The match against Longniddry started in typical October weather conditions - a wee bit chilly and overcast/misty but soon the sun burned through to leave us playing golf in bright sunny dry and almost windless conditions. As in all our friendly matches this year no matter the score everybody got on well with everyone in the group and enjoyed the encounter. Results Game 1 Peebles lost 2 down; Game 2 Peebles lost 4&3; Game 3 Peebles won 2&1; Game 4 Peebles won 2 up; Game 5 Peebles lost 7&6; Game 6 Peebles won 1 up - Overall Longniddry 3 Peebles 3 - an honourable draw. 

Team for Match v North Berwick on 9th October

SENIORS’ MATCH

v  North Berwick

Away Wednesday

9^th October 2024

Allocated pairs

1. Dave Forsyth(20.7)/Mike Griggs(18.7)

2. Tommy Forbes(15.2)/John Varney(38.9)

3. Ian Tate(17.1)/Keith Ackerman(29.9)

4. Jim Cleland(18.2)/George Cunningham(28.2)

5. Adrian Swanston(18.6)/Brian Taylor(25.1)

6. Andy Tucker(19.2)/Gary Rodgers(20.1)

Reserves: Jim Douglas(26.5)possibly; Ken Davey(19.8); Geof Lawson(14.3)

Tea & Coffee from 09.15

Lunch after match.

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