Minto (away) match report.

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The weather is turning and it is definitely autumn now. Due to the heavy rain overnight today's match was actually played with preferred lies on the fairways. However the day did brighten up but there were 2 very heavy thunder-like downpours which meant umbrellas and rain jackets had to be used. Despite all this the course was in very good condition and everyone enjoyed playing it. The food served after the meal was excellent. 

Results - Match 1 Peebles lost 5&3, Match 2 Peebles lost down,  Match 3 Peebles won 1 up  Match 4 Peebles lost 5&3, Match 5 all square, Match 6 Peebles lost 8&7. Overall Minto 4.5 Peebles 1.5.


Team for match v Longniddry (away) Thursday 2nd October

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SENIORS’           MATCH

    V

Longniddry

     Away

Thursday   

2nd October 2025

 

Allocated pairs

1. Vic Roberts(14.7)/Dave Forsyth(19.3)

2. StuartPender(5.3)/Keith Ackerman(26.6)

3. Tommy Forbes(8.3)/Brian Taylor(25.7)

4. David Wright(10.3)/Ken Davey(19.8)

5. Chris Malcolm(15.6)/Ian Tate(17.1)

6. Gary Rodgers(17.0)/Carlos Maeso(16.0)

 

Reserves: Steve Matthews(19.7), Mike Rowse(26.8).

 

Tea & Coffee tbc

Lunch after match.

Note: If unable to play, please contact Dave Forsyth on 07969818590


Team for match v Glencorse (home) Thursday 25th September

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SENIORS’           MATCH

    V

Glencorse

     Home

Thursday   

25th September 2025

 

Allocated pairs

1. Andy Tucker(17.7)/Dave Forsyth(19.3)

2. StuartPender(5.3)/George Cunningham(28.2)

3. Kenny Scott(10.4)/Keith Ackerman(26.6)

4. Sandy Burnett(16.0)/Mike Wilson(21.9)

5. Henry Coyle(14.7)/Brian Taylor(25.7)

6. Gordon Innes(16.5)/Jim Cleland(19.4)

 

Reserves: Ken Davey(19.8), Jim Douglas(25.4), Vic Roberts(14.7)

 

Tea & Coffee 9.30

Lunch after match.

Note: If unable to play, please contact Dave Forsyth on 07969818590

Team for match v Minto (away) Thursday 11th September

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SENIORS’    MATCH

       V

Minto

Away

Thursday   

11th September 2025

Allocated pairs

1. Sandy Burnett(16.1)/D Forsyth(18.9)

2. Stuart Pender(5.3)/Brian Taylor(25.7)

3. Tommy Forbes(8.5)/Jim Douglas(25.4)

4. David Wright(10.3)/Steve Matthews(20.3)

5. Ian Campbell(12.9)/Ken Davey(19.8)

6. Gary Rodgers(16.5)/Gordon Innes(17.1)

First tee time 10.00, yellow tees,  multi tee start – 1, 17, 18.

Reserves: George Cunningham(28.2), Keith Ackerman(26.6), Henry Coyle(14.7), John Cairns(22.8), Jim Cleland19.4), Kenny Scott(10.7), Carlos Maeso(14.8)

Tea & Coffee 9.15

Lunch after match.

Note: If unable to play, please contact Dave Forsyth on 07969818590

 

The Peebles team triumphs over Carnwath.

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The weather forecast did not look too good for this match with rain forecast. However it did not turn out as bad as predicted  - especially for the first 2 groups who got round dry but the groups after that did get wet with the rain being heavy but at least only lasting for a short time. The course - with the long spell of dry weather provided a good deal of run and the greens were relatively fast but true. The meal after was again excellent. Results - Match 1 Peebles won 7&6, Match 2 Peebles won 7&5, Match Peebles lost 5&4, Match 4 Peebles won 4&2, Match Peebles won 5&4, Match Peebles won 6&5 - overall Peebles 5 Carnwath 1.

Team v Carnwath (home) Friday 29th August

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SENIORS’    MATCH

V

Carnwath

Home

Friday  29th August 2025 

 

Allocated pairs

1. Strevie Matthews/ D Forsyth(18.9)

2. Stuart Pender(5.3)/Mike Rowse(28.5)

3. David Wright(9.6)/Keith Ackerman(26.3)

4. Tommy Forbes(9.8)/Brian Taylor(25.7)

5. Sandy Burnett(16.1)/Mike Wilson(22.5)

6. Gary  Rodgers(16.6)/Ken Davey(19.8)

 

Reserves: Chris Malcolm(15.6)

 

Tea & Coffee 10.15

Lunch after match.

Note: If unable to play, please contact Dave Forsyth on 07969818590

Honours even in match v West Linton

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The glorious bright sunny hot weather continued for the match against West Linton at home. The course was in super condition and the catering and bar staff looked after everyone well. Andy Tucker unfortunately had hurt his back earlier in the week but Kenny Scott stepped in to take his place.  However due to one of the players having "a senior moment" with half an hour to go to the first tee time we found we were still one player short. Luckily the TAMS were out and Gordon Innes who was a reserve was able to play in the final group with the order of the groups changed slightly. Thanks to Franky for his help in getting a message to Gordon out on the course. Results - Match 1 Peebles lost down,  Match 2 Peebles lost 3&1, Match 3 Peebles won 5&4, Match 4 Peebles lost 5&4,  Match 5 Peebles won 5&4,  Match 6 Peebles won 3&2. Overall an honourable draw Peebles 3: West Linton 3. 

Team for match v West Linton (home) Thursday 14 August

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SENIORS’    MATCH

     V

West Linton

Home

Thursday 14th August 2025 

 

Allocated pairs

1. GaryRodgers(16.9)/D Forsyth(18.7)

2. David Wright(9.6)/Keith Ackerman(26.6)

3. Tommy Forbes(9.9)/Jim Douglas(26.2)

4. HenryCoyle(14.1)/Brian Taylor(25.7)

5. Sandy Burnett(16.1)/Ken Davey(19.8)

6. Ian Tate(17.1)/Andy Tucker(17.6)

 

Reserves: Stuart Pender(5.0), Kenny Scott(10.9), Mike Wilson(22.8), Gordon Innes(18.0)

 

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 Craigielaw

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This may sound a bit boring and repetitious but the weather for the match at Craigielaw was glorious - warm, sunny at times and hardly a breath of wind - can this last for the remaining six matches in August, September and October? The course was in excellent condition especially the greens which were a wee bit faster than those we are used to in Peebles, The catering and bar service were also excellent. Also many thanks to Craigielaw for suggesting that the one reserve that both sides had play a round together as a friendly non-counting part of the proceedings. Henry found the experience very enjoyable. Results - Match 1 Peebles won 6&5, Match 2 A/S, Match 3 Peebles won 2&1, Match 4 Peebles lost 1 down, Match 5 Peebles lost 6&5, Match 6 Peebles lost 2&1. Overall Craigielaw 3.5 Peebles 2.5. Once again a very narrow defeat away from home.

Match report v Duns

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Once again the weather gods smiled on us and the recent rain disappeared to give us a warm sunny day for the visit to Duns. This was a new fixture added to the list with one match each year so we will welcome Duns to play Peebles next year. Everybody found the course quite testing with a few blind shots and dog legs but all players enjoyed the experience. The course itself was in excellent condition as was the catering.

Result - Match 1 Peebles lost 3&1, Match 2 Peebles won 1up, Match Peebles lost 5&4, Match 4 Peebles lost 4&3, Match 5 Peebles won 4&3, Match 6 Peebles lost 7&6. Overall Duns 4 Peebles 2.

Team for match v Craigielaw (away) Thursday 24th July

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SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Craigielaw

Away

Thursday 24th July 2025 

 

Allocated pairs

1. GaryRodgers(17.0)/D Forsyth(18.5)

2. Tommy Forbes (10.3)/Mike Rowse(29.7)

3. IanCampbell12.6)/Keith Ackerman(26.6)

4. Alan Jackson(16.3)/Brian Taylor(25.7)

5. Ian Tate(17.1)/John Cairns(22.8)

6. Andy Tucker(17.6)/Gordon Innes(18.5)

 

Reserves: Henry Coyle(14.7)

 

Tea & Coffee tbc

Lunch after match.

Note: If unable to play, please contact Dave Forsyth on 07969818590

 

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Match report v Torwoodlee

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This recent run of scorching hot weather continued for the match against Torwoodlee away. In fact it was probably weather more in keeping with watching the nearby Scottish Open rather than playing golf and everybody was very happy to get back to the clubhouse for a much needed refreshment. Despite this everyone enjoyed playing Torwoodlee. Results - Match 1 Peebles lost 2&1, Match 2 Peebles lost 5&4, Match 3 Peebles won 4&2, Match 4 Peebles lost 2&1, Match 5 Peebles won4&2, Match 6 Peebles lost 2&1. Overall result Torwoodlee 4 Peebles 2.

Team for match v Duns (away) Thursday 17th July

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SENIORS’ MATCH

v  Duns

Away

Thursday 17th July 2025 

 

Allocated pairs

1. AdrianSwanston(15.3)/D Forsyth(18.8)

2. David Wright(9.6)/Keith Ackerman(26.6)

3. Tommy Forbes (10.8)/Brian Taylor(25.7)

4. IanCampbell12.6)/John Cairns(22.8)

5. Vic Roberts(14.6)/Steve Matthews(20.3)

6. Ian Tate(17.1)/Gordon Innes(18.5)

 

Reserves: Carlos Maeso(15.7)

 

Tea & Coffee tbc

Lunch after match.

Note: If unable to play, please contact Dave Forsyth on 07969818590

 

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Peebles v Broomieknowe match report

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After the terrible wet weather conditions of Wednesday and with more rain promised today towards midday it was a worried group of golfers who gathered at a very early hour of 8.15 at Broomieknowe. However thankfully the wet weather never materialised and everybody got round dry. The course was in very good condition with the condition of the greens being exceptional despite being a bit faster than Peebles. The caterers looked after us well and everybody enjoyed the company of their playing partners as well as the course. Results - Match 1 all square, Match Peebles won 2&1, Match 3 Peebles lost 5&3, Match 4 Peebles lost 3&2, Match 5 Peebles lost 4&3, Match 6 Peebles won 1up. Overall Broomieknowe 3.5 Peebles 2.5.

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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