Club Championship Draws

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The draws for the 2024 Club Championship match play stages were made on Friday evening and you can check out who is playing who in the opening rounds by clicking on each of the categories below.

In the Gents Club Championship, defending champion Kris Hopkirk goes up against Mark Naysmith, while last year’s runner-up Mike Foley takes on Frankie Masson.

Reigning champion June Anne Clark will play Alison Harvie, with Patricia Wood taking on vice-captain Denise Richards.

> Club Championship (Gents A)

> Ladies Club Championship

> Seniors Championship

> Junior Championship

> Ladies B Championship

> Gents B Championship

> Gents C Championship

This year’s Club Championship Week is sponsored by Graham Irvine & Partners.

Gary French Memorial Cup - Saturday 13th July

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Entries are now open for the inaugural Gary French Memorial Cup which will take place on Saturday 13 July, to celebrate the life of one of our much-loved and sadly missed members. The event is open to members and visitors and will be played in a four-ball, better-ball format, raising money for the family's chosen charity, the British Heart Foundation.

To book your please, please email our Vice-Captain Denise Richards via email at deniserich7@outlook.com with your preferred tee-time

Mother's Day Lunch & Afternoon Tea at the Clubhouse

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If you’re looking to give your mum a special present on Mother’s Day, then From Scratch Restaurant have two fantastic options for you, serving up a treat on Sunday 10 March.

Menu - Afternoon Tea for Two: £20 per person

Menu - Mother’s Day Lunch Special

To book, please e-mail fromscratchpeebles@gmail.com or message the team via their Facebook or Instagram page. Alternatively, ask a member of the bar staff while the catering team are on holiday.

We look forward to see you and your mum!

Andy Pretswell Installed as New Club Captain

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At last night's AGM, Chris Patterson handed over the reins to our new Club Captain Andy Pretswell and we congratulate Andy on his new role! A huge thanks to Chris for his hard work, commitment and leadership over the past two years.

Andy was an active junior member at Peebles in his younger days before returning to the club in 2014 when he moved back to the town. He has served on the committee since 2022 and has volunteered in other duties around the club, as well as being a regular competitor in our events (and an ever present on the range and short game area!).

Andy said: "We all have a collective aim for our club, somewhere where we can come and enjoy a round of golf on a first class course, something to eat or drink in a brilliant clubhouse, a thriving club at the heart of its community where the traditions of golf are upheld and foundations are laid to ensure a prosperous future for golfing generations to come."

We also welcomed Denise Richards as our new Vice-Captain, and Tony Farndon as the new Match & Handicap Convenor. Further details to follow in this week's members newsletter.

Board & Committee Members 2024

Vice-Captain: Denise Richards*

Finance Convenor: James Young*

Greens Convenor: Gavin Carruthers*

Match & Handicap Convenor: Tony Farndon

Marketing Convenor: Ross Duncan

House Convenor: Currently Vacant

Junior Convenor: Warwick Brown

General Committee: Craig McDonald*

General Committee: Eve Hunter

General Committee: Mike Foley

*Denotes Board member

Job Opportunity: Bar Manager at Peebles Golf Club

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Peebles Golf Club is seeking a highly motivated individual with proven management experience working in the hospitality sector to take on the vacancy of Bar Manager.

This full-time role will assume responsibility for overseeing the management, finances, and operation of the Bar, reporting to the Secretary Manager.  The position of Bar Manager is pivotal to the Club’s F&B operations and will work collectively and collaboratively with our From Scratch Restaurant catering team. 

The role will include responsibility for:

  • Managing and leading staff in the day-to-day operations of the Bar to enhance the experience of its members and visitors alike.

  • Supporting Bar staff in arrangements with, and working in close liaison with, From Scratch Catering Team.

  • Ensure the Bar’s statutory obligations including, Health and Safety, and other legal and regulatory matters are met.

  • Ensuring that proper accounting records and systems of internal control are efficiently maintained within Bar operations.

  •  Monitoring and reporting to the Secretary Manager on monthly expenditure relative to budget;

  • Effective communication to members, visitors, and other customers.

  • Reviewing all activities of the Bar Operations and advising of any key matters requiring their attention.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Leadership and staff management skills and an outgoing personality;

  • Excellent diplomacy and communication skills;

  • Knowledge of Bar Licensing laws and other relevant regulations;

  • An appreciation of golf and its traditions, while also looking to embrace future opportunities;

  • A flexible approach to working hours.

Remuneration:

A competitive salary, commensurate with experience will be on offer to the successful candidate.

Click here for a full job description.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining what you will be able to bring to the role of Bar Manager, to Stuart Pender, Secretary at secretary@peeblesgolfclub.com

 

Job Vacancies: Assistant Bar Manager and Bar Staff

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Peebles Golf Club is seeking suitable candidates for the roles of Assistant Bar Manager (Part-Time / Full-Time) and Bar Staff to work in our clubhouse team. If you or anyone you know is interested in applying for either of these roles, further details can be found below:

Assistant Bar Manager (Part-Time or Full-Time)

Duties to include:

·        Assisting bar manager in supervision of the bar

·        Supervision of staff

·        Maintenance of the clubhouse bar areas

We are offering a 30/35 hour week with a competitive salary and looking for someone to start the role soon. Experience in a similar position is preferable but not essential, and candidates should be organized with good people skills.

We are offering a 30/35 hour week with salary negotiable. Starting date for these positions will be by agreement.

Bar Staff:

Duties to include:

·        Running the bar, including the serving of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

·        Maintenance of the clubhouse bar areas

We are offering flexible hours by arrangement and a competitive rate of pay. Experience is desirable but not essential, and training will be given.

Peebles Golf Club is committed to helping you to do your best work. We champion diversity, with an inclusive culture and we are committed to supporting our team of staff.

Applications for both roles should be sent by email to:

secretary@peeblesgolfclub.com

For further information please call the Bar Manager on 01721 720197

Job Opportunity: Golf Club Manager (Part Time)

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Peebles Golf Club is seeking to recruit a Golf Club Manager with a start date of no later than 13 November 2023.

The Club Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the Club, leading the team comprising the Head Greenkeeper, Bar Manager, Golf Shop Manager and Office Administrators, along with regular engagement with Catering Franchise.

 The role will include responsibility for:

  • Monitoring and reporting on the Club’s cash flow position, and monthly income and expenditure relative to budget;

  • Preparing the annual budget, investment plan and other financial forecasts, in liaison with the Finance Convenor;

  • Effective communication to members, stakeholders, and other customers;

  • Managing all aspects of the Club’s statutory obligations including, HR, Health and Safety, and other legal and regulatory matters with advice from our HR advisors, GolfHR;

  • Managing arrangements with, and working in close liaison with, the Golf Shop Manager and staff, Bar Manager and staff, the PGA Professional Coaches and Catering Franchise;

  • Organising and administrating Board and Committee meetings in liaison with the Captain and Board of Directors;

  • Reviewing all activities of the Club and advising the Captain and Board of any key matters requiring their attention.

  • Communicating and networking with the Club Management Association of Europe/Scottish Golf and Club Managers Association to ensure industry best practices are implemented across the business

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate:

·        Strong leadership and staff management skills and an outgoing personality;

·        Excellent diplomacy and communication skills;

·        An awareness of golf and its traditions, while also looking to embrace future opportunities.

·        Knowledge of employment laws and other relevant regulations;

·        Business acumen and financial literacy.

·        A flexible approach to working hours.

Remuneration:

A competitive salary, commensurate with experience will be on offer to the successful candidate.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining what you will be able to bring to the role to the Club Secretary at secretary@peeblesgolfclub.com

Closing Date for Applications: 6 October 2023. Interviews will be scheduled for w/c 9 October 2023.

Ailsa Murphy Appointed as Club Shop Manager

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The Club is delighted to announce that PGA professional Ailsa Murphy has accepted the position of Shop Manager and will take over the running of our Golf Shop, commencing her new role on Tuesday 1st August.

The new role is part of our strategy to grow and invest in the golf shop business, with Ailsa taking on the managerial position, assisted by the current team of Bob Allan, Nigel Furness and Brian Smith.

Ailsa bring an infectious passion to the role, together with her extensive golfing knowledge as a teaching professional, as well as the experience she gained whilst working in the Professional Shop at Gullane Golf Club, serving as an assistant pro under Alasdair Good.

Ailsa commented: “Ever since Steve Johnston gave me the opportunity to coach with him at the club two years ago, I’ve never looked back! Peebles Golf Club is like a second home to me, so to be given the opportunity to join the Golf Shop team as Shop Manager fills me with so much pride. My weekly teaching hours will reman the same and I will continue to offer lessons to both members and non-members at the club.”

Ailsa starts her new role tomorrow, running the shop’s operations and working with our various suppliers, to ensure a first-class front of house service and welcome for members and visitors alike. Look out for some great summer deals for equipment, accessories and merchandise in the weeks ahead, and note that the Club will continue to price-match the major retailers for club purchases. Custom fitting can also be booked in through the Golf Shop, and we will have more of the major brands coming in for fitting days.

For coaching bookings with Steve or Ailsa, click here.

 We would like to wish Ailsa every success in her new role as she embarks on this next chapter of her working like within Peebles Golf Club.

Club Championship Qualifying Scores - Gents

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Following Saturday’s third and final qualifying round, the aggregate scores for the Club Championship, Gents B and Gents C categories have now been published. The top 16 in each category earn a place in the match play knock-out stages for Championship Week, which takes place from Monday 26 June to Saturday 1 July.

Congratulations to the leading qualifiers who were Kris Hopkirk in the Club Championship (135), Ben Ewart in the B Championship (156) and George Rankin in the C Championship (164).

> Club Championship

> Gents B Championship

> Gents C Champuionship

If you have qualified but are unable to play, please contact the office or delete your name from the sheet in the foyer.

Job Opportunity: Peebles Golf Club Bar Manager (Full-Time)

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Peebles Golf Club is seeking a highly motivated individual with proven management experience in working in hospitality sector as an experienced Bar Manager.

The role will assume responsibility for overseeing the management, finances, and operation of the Bar, reporting to the Secretary Manager.  The position of Bar Manager is pivotal to the Club’s F&B operations and will work collectively and collaboratively with From Scratch Catering Team. 

The role will include responsibility for:

  • Managing and leading staff in the day-to-day operations of the Bar to enhance the experience of its members and visitors alike.

  • Supporting Bar staff in arrangements with, and working in close liaison with, From Scratch Catering Team.

  • Ensure the Bar’s statutory obligations including, Health and Safety, and other legal and regulatory matters are met.

  • Ensuring that proper accounting records and systems of internal control are efficiently maintained within Bar operations.

  • Monitoring and reporting to the Secretary Manager on monthly expenditure relative to budget;

  • Effective communication to members, visitors, and other customers.

  • Reviewing all activities of the Bar Operations and advising of any key matters requiring their attention.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Leadership and staff management skills and an outgoing personality;

  • Excellent diplomacy and communication skills;

  • Knowledge of Bar Licensing laws and other relevant regulations;

  • An appreciation of golf and its traditions, while also looking to embrace future opportunities;

  • A flexible approach to working hours.

Remuneration:

A competitive salary, commensurate with experience will be on offer to the successful candidate.

Click here for a full job description.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter no later than Friday 26 May outlining what you will be able to bring to the role of Bar Manager, to the Secretary Manager at secretary@peeblesgolfclub.com

It is envisaged that 1st Interviews will be conducted week commencing 5th June.