SENIORS’ MATCH
V
Carnwath
Home
Friday 29th August 2025
Allocated pairs
1. Strevie Matthews/ D Forsyth(18.9)
2. Stuart Pender(5.3)/Mike Rowse(28.5)
3. David Wright(9.6)/Keith Ackerman(26.3)
4. Tommy Forbes(9.8)/Brian Taylor(25.7)
5. Sandy Burnett(16.1)/Mike Wilson(22.5)
6. Gary Rodgers(16.6)/Ken Davey(19.8)
Reserves: Chris Malcolm(15.6)
Tea & Coffee 10.15
Lunch after match.
Note: If unable to play, please contact Dave Forsyth on 07969818590
The glorious bright sunny hot weather continued for the match against West Linton at home. The course was in super condition and the catering and bar staff looked after everyone well. Andy Tucker unfortunately had hurt his back earlier in the week but Kenny Scott stepped in to take his place. However due to one of the players having "a senior moment" with half an hour to go to the first tee time we found we were still one player short. Luckily the TAMS were out and Gordon Innes who was a reserve was able to play in the final group with the order of the groups changed slightly. Thanks to Franky for his help in getting a message to Gordon out on the course. Results - Match 1 Peebles lost down, Match 2 Peebles lost 3&1, Match 3 Peebles won 5&4, Match 4 Peebles lost 5&4, Match 5 Peebles won 5&4, Match 6 Peebles won 3&2. Overall an honourable draw Peebles 3: West Linton 3.
SENIORS’ MATCH
V
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Please note that our home match v West Linton will now take place on Thursday 14th August.
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.
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
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