Ahead of our first Winter Stableford competition this Saturday, the club’s Match & Handicap Convenor Tony Farndon has put together a short video to talk you through some of the local rules and procedures we’ve put in place for playing golf in the winter months.
The tenth and final OddShapedBall is taking place on Saturday 9th November, an event which has raised more than £63,000 for junior sport in Peebles, with Peebles Golf Club receiving more than £12,000 over the last nine years.
Many local sports clubs have benefited from the fundraising, including football, rugby, golf, netball, hockey, tennis, cricket and dancing, while our three primary schools and Peebles High School have also received funding to support their sports activities Money has gone towards coaching, equipment, team kit and team travel, helping kids to develop and enjoy their sport across the Peebles community. Last year’s event raised £7,537 and we’d love to beat that for 2024!
For our final event, we are opening the raffle out to some of the clubs who have benefitted, to help with our fundraising efforts for one final time. Thanks to some fantastic donations from local companies and national brands, we have some amazing prizes up for grabs in the raffle, including tickets for the 2025 Melrose Sevens, a TaylorMade putter, a £50 Wood Oven Wonders voucher, 4-Ball at Royal Burgess, a Signed Barbarians Rugby Shirt and Afternoon Tea for Two at TigerLilly in Edinburgh, plus many more – 22 items in total.
If you’d like to donate and have the chance to win one of these great prizes, click on our JustGiving page linked below – all names who donate a minimum £10 will be entered into the draw on the night and the winners will be announced on Sunday 10th November.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/oddshapedballpeebles
We are excited to be joined by David Ross Catering Limited as of next Friday 1st November and they are very much looking forward to getting started at the Club!
Their initial opening hours have now been confirmed as:
Monday 10am – 3pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am – 3pm
Thursday 10am – 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm & 5pm – 8pm
Saturday 10am – 8pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm
Bookings can now be made by emailing ross_david@live.co.uk or calling 07845 183197 and you can check out their new menus via the links below.
Share with your friends and family and support our new team!
Winter Stableford Members Survey
Thank you to all members who submitted a response to our Winter Stableford survey. After careful consideration and discussion the committee have agreed to retain the winter stableford series as non-handicap counting, although the intention is to run with an unofficial handicap over the winter period going forward. We are looking for volunteers to form a group to help assist with the design and operation of this process, so if you are able to spare some time please do get in touch.
Although there was a slight preference from the survey towards running the winter series as handicap counting, it was felt that there was not a sufficiently large enough swing of opinion from the current position. However, as the winter yellow tees are officially measured, members can now record General Play rounds throughout the off season, and new members will be able to obtain an official handicap by putting in their required cards.
The local 'Lift and Rake' in bunkers rule will remain but there is going to be a change to balls coming to rest in semi-rough - this will now be 'Lift and Drop' rather than 'Lift and Place'. Fairways will remain as preferred lies and mats will continue to be allowed on fairways. Although not mandatory, we do encourage members to use mats on the fairway if possible over the winter to help protect the course.
Winter rules and the new handicap process will be made available nearer the start of the Winter Stableford Series and a summary report from the member survey, including all comments received, can be found in the link above.
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.
This year’s Club Championship Week is sponsored by Graham Irvine & Partners.
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
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!
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
Click on the link below to check out the Festive Opening Hours for the clubhouse, bar and golf shop over the next two weeks, in the countdown to Christmas and through to New Year’s Day.
Please note From Scratch Restaurant will be on holiday from Christmas Eve through to Wednesday 3rd January and no catering will be available during this time.
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
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:
For further information please call the Bar Manager on 01721 720197
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.
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