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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Match report v Innerleithen 24th April

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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

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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

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SENIORS’ MATCH

v  North Berwick

Home Wednesday 30th 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

 

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

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SENIORS’ MATCH

v  North Berwick

Home Wednesday 30th 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

 

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

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SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Innerleithen

Away Thursday 24th 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

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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

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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