Match result v Carnwath (away)

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It was an overcast day with a blustery wind for the trip to play the match at Carnwath. However despite this everybody enjoyed each others company and the match was played in good spirit. The course was in very good condition and the food provided both before and after the match was excellent. Although eventually losing 4.5:1.5 it was a very close run affair with the outcome of five of the matches only being decided on the final hole.

Match 1 Peebles lose by 1 hole. Match 2 all square, Match 3 Peebles lose 4&3, Match 4 Peebles lose by 1 hole, Match 5 Peebles win by 1 hole, Match 6 Peebles lose by 1 hole, Final score Carnwath 4.5 Peebles 1.5.

The next match is again away at Broomieknowe on Tuesday 2nd July followed by Torwoodlee return at Home on Thursday 11th July then a Home match against Craigielaw on Thursday 25th July.

Results for June 13th

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Our numbers were slightly depleated this morning as several members were playing in the seniors match. 17 enjoyed a course in improving condition as Championship week approaches despite unseasonally low temperatures for the time of year.

 

On his first TAMS outing Jimmy Mair won with 21 points his handicap immediately reduced by 2 to 13. Graham Mackie took second having eased Eric Ward out on countback, both returning 18 points.

 

Bill Hardcastle maintained his decent form with birdies at the 1st and 9th while Steve Farrar scored a rare birdie on the 5th. Eric Ward was nearest at 7.

 

We are all hoping that young Bob Mackintyre has a good performance this week after his excellent win in Canada.

Results for June 6th and the unfurling of the new Club Flag

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The morning started with the unfurling of the new club flag by our eldest member Steve Baczkowski [97.5 years young]. Bearing in mind Steve's wartime experiences and today's date it was a moment for reflection.  Photos to follow.

 

25 players returned a wide range of scores. The conditions suited Bill Hardcastle who won with 22 points, Chric Malcolm coming second on 20 points having eased out Willie Waters on countback. Chris was inches from an ace at 7 taking nearest the pin and converting the birdie. Birdies were also recorded by Bill Hardcastle and Ian Tate at 9.

 

Thanks to Brian Taylor for donating 1 doz new balls to the stock.

30th May and Happy Birthday Gordon Fisher

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22 players enjoyed the challenge of playing with 5 clubs for The Roddy McAlpine gavel. The wet semi rough was a particular challenge-escaping with one shot was an achievement!

 

The winner will be announced at the Xmas lunch as is tradition. On the day Ian Tate recorded 2 birdies while Bill Hardcastle was nearest at 7.

 

Congratulations to Gordon Fisher on his 80th birthday.

 

Results for May 16th

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27 players found the course condition improving, reflecting the hard work being done by Stevie and his team. Scoring was generally high with the continually improving Gordon Innes taking the honours with 22 points, closely followed by Brian Taylor on 21 points. Gordon Fisher had the only birdie of the day at the first while David Ward-Gittos was nearest at the 7th.

 

Graham Fairclough was made welcome by the group.

 

We look forward to next week's 5 club competition for  Roddie's gavel.

Results for 9th May

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Another fine spring morning encouraged 24 players. Good conditions ware reflected in some impressive scores and a record 7 birdies.

Iain Fleming was made welcome by the group and congratulated on winning with 22 points. Graeme Murray was next on 21 points with a large group on 16 to 20 points.

 

Birdies were recorded by David Ward-Gittos, Melvin Cannell, Steve Farrar, Tony Kinder, Ian Tate and Keith Ackerman who had 2. Ian Tate was also nearest the pin at 7.

 

We will play for the Roddy McAlpine Gavel on the 23rd May, is a 5 club competition.

 

Result for May 2nd

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An impressive 29 players turned up to a fine spring morning the earlier mist having cleared. Scoring conditions were kind with several players exceeding 20 points.

Runner up  on 23 points was Jim Douglas with David Liddle taking the honours with 24 points. David also birdied 9 while Chris Macolm birdied 6. Ken Davie was nearest at 7.

 

New member Doulas Smith was made welcome.

 

 

It was agreed that the £1 contribution for funds would be increased to £2  next Thursday and that a £200 contribution towards the club's new mast flag.


Results for April 11th

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23 players took part today on a course that was vastly improved thanks to good work by our 

Greenkeepers.

George Langlands returned from a week in the sun to tie with Roger Key on 21 points.

Roger eventually won on a tie back.

Each player using their 5 point summer increase to good use.

 

Ken Davey, Ian Tate, Chris Malcolm and Graeme Murray all had a birdie on the 9 th hole.

 

Graham Mackie was nearest the pin on the 7 th hole.

Results for March 28th

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21 players went out for the last of this winter's rounds-and was it Wintery!

Tony Kinder maintained his recent form coming second with 13 points. George Cunningham was first with 14 points with a whole cluster of players on 11/12points. Ken Davey birdied the 9th with John Forsyth  claiming nearest the pin at 7.

The secret is out! Everyone will receive +5 strokes onto their existing handicap for the summer season. 

The group said au revoir to long standing member George Tucker who is moving to Edinburgh but will hopefully return as a visitor and will certainly be on the list for the Christmas lunch.


Results for March 21st

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After last week's rain cancellation 18 players braved the windy/wet forecast for this morning. Tony Kinder was most surprised at his first place with 16 points. Ken Davie and Melvin Cannell tied on 15 points, Ken taking the countback. Gordon Innes was nearest at 7 for the third time over the winter.

Everyone is looking forward to the new season and hopefully some warmer weather. Revised handicaps will be available for the 4th April.

 

Jim Walker was presented with a gift box of a 'wee drop red' as thanks for his sterling work on the 30th Anniversary project.

 

Results for January 25th

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In addition to the normal challenges of winter golf this morning's players had to negotiate many hoofprints left by horses which had escaped overnight from the top fields. Fortunately few greens were affected and the greens staff were repairing the worst of the damage.

Scoring was not inspiring with half the field returning single figures. George Langlands and our most recent TAM, Jim Douglas, tied on 16 points with George taking the countback by 8 points to 6. Gordon Innes was nearest at 7.