Great away win for Peebles at St Boswells

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On a glorious day on the banks of the Tweed, the Peebles players were in spectacular form against a very strong St Boswells team.

Sandy Wood and Tom Litster, playing in the opening match, couldn't overcome their opponents and had settle for an honourable share of the spoils. Neil Byers and Andew Waddell came up against a high handicapper in excellent form ( not a good combination from the Peebles point of view) and went down 4&3.

David Wright and David McKean were always in charge in their match and ran out worthy winners by 3&1. Biggest win of the day was recorded by Vic Roberts and Sam Walker who trounced their opponents 5&4. Vic still wasn't happy however as he lost a Titleist Pro V1 in the River Tweed.

The Peebles Team finished strongly with two more wins. Ian Pemberton and Ian Mewett ( do they ever lose? ) won 2up and Graeme Murray and Roger Scott won 3&2.

The St Boswells course was in very good condition considering it was under water a few months ago.

Overall result:  St Boswells one and a half points - Peebles four and a half points.

Peebles make a winning start to the season

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The Seniors' Team made a winning start to the season against North Berwick.

Opening pair, Andy Tucker and Gordon Fisher, had a hard fought encounter with their North Berwick counterparts with the match finishing all square. In the second pairing , Alan Jackson and George Davidson won the match in spectacular fashion at the 16th hole. George drove to a few feet of the pin but Alan holed his chip from the edge of the green for a two to win the match 3&2. Although they were down at the turn, David Wright and Brian Robson won their match 3&2 against local players Drew Lowe and David Love.

There was very little between the teams in match 4 with Sam Walker and Andrew Waddell finishing all square after 18 holes. The dependable pairing of Ian Pemberton and Ian Mewett once again did the business for the home team with a fine 3&1 victory. The final match of the day saw Graeme Murray and Roger Scott complete an impressive performance by the Peebles team by winning 2&1. 

Overall match score: Peebles 5 points- North Berwick 1 point.

Seniors' Matches 2016

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Peebles Seniors will commence their matches for 2016 with a home fixture against North Berwick on Tuesday May 3rd. 

May will be a busy time for the team with a further 3 fixtures scheduled to take place that month.

Team sheets will be posted on the Notice Board at least two weeks before each match. Please check this section of the website for full details.

The full fixture list is as follows:

Tuesday May 3rd                 North Berwick (H)

Thursday May 12th               St Boswells (A)

Thursday May 19th               Broomieknowe (A)

Tuesday May 31st                 Minto (H)

Thursday June 16th              Torwoodlee (H)

Monday July 25th                 Torwoodlee (A)

Tuesday August 23rd            Glencorse (H)

Tuesday August 30th            West Linton (H)

Tuesday September 20th      Minto (A)

Wednesday October 19th      North Berwick (A)

TAMS Results for 10th March

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Nineteen made the effort to play on a cold and muddy morning. We played on the summer greens which seemed awfully far away after our weeks on the winter greens!

Eric Ward and Brian Robson ( who was wearing his new shoes ) tied for first place with a net 36, which was 3 clear of the field. Eric won on count back. Following earlier comments, Eric has clearly learned to his advantage how to play the last 3 holes. David Wallace was nearest the pin on No 7, which was a long hard hit from the back tee.

Despite playing on summer greens there were no birdies, although there was the usual collection of hard luck stories.

The lads send Bill their best wishes.

February TAMS results

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11th February

Roger Keys continued his good winter form with another first. John Forsyth was second. Brian Robson was nearest the pin at the 7th. George Langlands had the only birdie of the morning at the 9th.

18th February

6 hardy souls braved the freezing conditions. The ever youthful Joe Nisbet was first with a net 36 with John Forsyth repeating last week's second place.

25th February

There was a rare but well deserved first place for Peter Barclay with a net 30. Alan Urquhart came second with 33. A surfeit of birdies was provided by Gordon Fisher (2), David Wallace (2) and Brian Robson (1). With all these balls being won I will have to consider raising the entry fees!

This week's report supplied by George Langlands.

TAMS Results up and running again

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I have been in Australia for the past 5 weeks so haven't been able to post the latest TAMS results until now.

George Langlands and David Wallace will continue to provide TAMS updates on a weekly basis for posting on the website.

Despite the poor weather, competitions took place on Thursday 21st and Thursday 28th January. Here is David Wallace's account of the proceedings.

Thursday 21st January

This was our first outing of the New Year after lots of rain and snow. A late start followed consultation with the Greenkeeper and 10 souls braved the remnants of snow and winter greens for a Stableford.

Three tied on 17 points - Chris Beaumont, John Forsyth and David Wallace - with Chris taking first place and John second. There is no doubt that Chris's Christmas present of a golf book worked wonders. Not only was he first he added to his ball haul with the 'nearie' on the 7th which he converted into a birdie as well. David Wallace lost out on the the main prizes but did manage a fine birdie on the 3rd.

Thursday 28th January

Despite the relentless rain on the Tuesday/Wednesday, the course was declared playable after an early inspection. 15 took the field for a stroke play competition.

David Wallace was on fine form and won with a net 36, rounded off with a birdie on the 9th         ( which sat on the edge for an eagle ). Brian Robson was a close second with 37 and the rest of the field was 'also ran' in horse racing parlance.

Chris Beaumont learned that golf is a game which allows one a little encouragement now and again but followed always with an almighty put down!

Seniors' Match Fixtures for 2016

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Over the next few weeks a few of our senior players ( especially Vic Roberts and Tom Litster )will be making plans to enter competitions all over the country. To help with your planning, here is a rundown of next season's fixtures for the Seniors' Team.

Tuesday May 3rd                 North Berwick (H)

Thursday May 12th               St Boswells (A)

Thursday May 19th               Broomieknowe (A)

Tuesday May 31st                 Minto (H)

Thursday June 16th              Torwoodlee (H)

Monday July 25th                 Torwoodlee (A)

Tuesday August 23rd            Glencorse (H)

Tuesday August 30th            West Linton (H)

Tuesday September 20th      Minto (A)

Wednesday October 19th      North Berwick (A)

TAMS Christmas Celebrations and Presentations

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Only 14 players braved the blustery but dry (no rain) conditions. Bill Hardcastle took the spoils with a net 36. Bill Lord came second with a net 37.

Following the golf a very convivial Christmas lunch was enjoyed by 35 TAMS. The Summer Trophies were awarded as follows.

Summer Handicap Competition - Sandy Macfarlane

Summer Scratch Competition -.David Wallace

Stanley Ridgeway Trophy - Sandy Macfarlane

Roddie Macalpine Gavel - Sandy Macfarlane

Well done Jazz and Yvonne and team for an excellent lunch.