The Peebles team returns to winning ways!

Following the away defeat, earlier in the season, the Peebles Seniors’ Team was determined to return to winning ways in the return match against Torwoodlee.

In game 1, the home pair of Brian Robson and David Wright led by example and demonstrated excellent teamwork in the 4BBB format. They gave their opponents little room for manoeuvre and reached the turn 5 holes to the good. They continued their imperious form into the back nine and closed the game out on the 13th green.

Sam Walker and Ian Stewart were ahead in their game but were pegged back to all square on the 17th. A nervy trip down the 18th failed to separate the teams and the match ended all square.

Tom Litster and Roger Scott had a ding dong battle in game 3. The home pair called upon all their experience however and eventually ran out worthy winners by one hole. Vic Roberts and Jim Lyle weren’t quite as fortunate in game 4. They found themselves 3 down with 4 holes to play and despite heroically winning the 15th and 16th holes, they halved both the 17th and 18th to lose out by one hole.

With the overall match score in the balance, Peebles needed a strong finish to secure the win. Once again, there was a very close encounter in game 5. Keith Dunn and George Cunningham were taken all the way by their opponents but they handled the pressure well and secured a 1 up victory. Things were not so close in the final game with Ian Tate and Grant Bowie being in control throughout. They completed a comprehensive 4&3 win on the 14th green.

So, Peebles once again demonstrated the magnificent home form that gave the team such an impressive start to the season by running out winners by 4 and a half points to 1 and a half points.

Despite the recent inclement weather the course was in magnificent condition - a real testament to the skills and hard work of our green keeping team. The new caterers provided an excellent meal after the match which was enjoyed by all the players.

The final match of the season will be at North Berwick on the 16th October.