SENIORS’ MATCH
v Broomieknowe AwayTUESDAY 2nd July 2024
Allocated pairs
1. Dave Forsyth(18.3)/Bill Hardcastle(18.4)
2. Ian Campbell(11.9)/Mike Rowse(28.4)
3. Alex Stavert(12.1)/Brian Taylor(25.4)
4. Geif Lawson(14.3)/Lawrence Forrest (24)
5. Tommy Forbes(15.9)/John Brown
6. Ian Tate(16.6)/Ken Davey(19.8)
Reserve:
Nil
Tea & Coffee from
Lunch after match.
Note: If unable to play, please contact Dave Forsyth on 07969818590
A last minute call-off from J Clelland and then his replacement B Hardcastle led to Richard Leeson standing in and making his debut in Match 6. A mixed day weather - warm with sun at times but mostly dull and overcast however only the last group out got wet but only on the last 2 holes. All participants on both sides enjoyed each others company with much laughter at the meal in the clubhouse afterwards. Comments regarding the state of the course, the bar service and catering were very favourable. The scores in each individual match were - Match 1 Peebles win by one hole, Match 2 Peebles win 4&2, Match 3 Peebles win 7&5, Match 4 Peebles win 3&1, Match 5 Peebles win 3&2, Match 6 Peebles win 2 up - Overall Peebles 6 Longniddry 0.
SENIORS’ MATCH
v Carnwath
Away Friday
21st June 2024
Allocated pairs
1. Dave Forsyth(18.6)/David Little(24)
2. Ian Campbell(12.4)/John Varney(39)
3. Sandy Burnett(15.1)/Mike Rowse(30,8)
4. Vic Roberts(15.2)/Keith Ackerman(29.7)
5. Ian Tate(16.6)/George Cunningham(28.2)
6. Jim Cleland(16.8)/Brian Taylor(25.4)
Reserves: Ken Davey, John Cairns.
Tea & Coffee from
Lunch after match.
Note: If unable to play, please contact Dave Forsyth on 07969818590
A last minute call-off meant I Tate replaced Steve Matthews with Ian partnering Keith in match 5 and Mike joined myself in match 1. The weather was bright to begin with but heavy rain came on for about 6 holes then it was showery and ended up bright and sunny again. Everybody enjoyed each others company, the course was lush, green and in good condition, the food was very welcome at the end. Thanks to the two Johns for sparing Peebles blushes of a whitewash. Hopefully we can reverse this result when Torwoodlee visit us on Thursday 11 July.
The next match is a home fixture against Longniddry on Thursday 13th with the team on the blog page, emailed out and will be posted on the noticeboard later this week.
Torwoodlee result
Match 1 loss by 1 hole, Match 2 loss 5&4, Match 3 loss 6&5, Match 4 loss 2&1, Match 5 loss 4&2, Match 6 A/S.
Overall Torwoodlee 5.5 Peebles 0.5
SENIORS’ MATCH
v Longniddry
Home Thursday
13th June 2024
Allocated pairs
1. Dave Forsyth(18.6)/John Cairns (21.1)
2. Kenny Scott(12.0)/John Varney(39.0)
3. Ian Campbell(12.1)/Keith Ackerman(29.7)
4. Vic Roberts(15.2)/George Cunningham(28.2)
5. Tommy Forbes(15.4)/Brian Taylor(25.4)
6. Jim Cleland(16.8)/David Little(24.0)
Reserves: Nil
Tea & Coffee from 0930hrs
Lunch after match.
Note: If unable to play, please contact Dave Forsyth on 07969818590
With team captain, Dave Forsyth sustaining a prematch injury, the Peebles Seniors’ Team went into the third match of the season without it’s leader but determined to continue the winning start to the campaign.
Each match was closely contested but unfortunately Minto ran out winners by 3 and a half points to 2 and a half. As always, the match was played in a very good spirit and we look forward to the return match at Minto later in the season.
SENIORS’ MATCH
v Torwoodlee
Away Tuesday
4th June 2024
Allocated pairs
1. Dave Forsyth(18.8)/Keith Ackerman(29.7)
2. Ian Campbell(12.4)/Alister Lambie(23.6)
3. Geoff Lawson(14.3)/Brian Taylor(25.4)
4. Tommy Forbes(15.2)/George Cunningham(28.2)
5. Stevie Matthews(20.8)/Mike Rowse(30.7)
6. John Cairns(21.1)/John Varney(38.4)
Reserves: Nil
Tea & Coffee from 0930hrs
Lunch after match.
Note: If unable to play, please contact Dave Forsyth on 07969818590
SENIORS’ MATCH
v Minto
Home Tuesday
21st May 2024
Allocated pairs
1. Ken Davey(20.2)/Dave Forsyth(18.8)
2. Jim Cleland(16.8)/Andy Tucker(21.5)
3. Ian Tate(16.6)/Jim Douglas(23.8)
4. Tommy Forbes(15.3)/Brian Taylor(25.8)
5. Alex Stavert(12.9)/George Cunningham(28.2)
6. Ian Campbell(12.2)/Keith Ackerman(29.9)
Reserves: Alister Lambie(23.6), John Varney(38.4)
Tea & Coffee from 0930hrs
Lunch after match.
Note: If unable to play, please contact Dave Forsyth on 07969818590
An Emphatic Win at Home to North Berwick
The weather was a bit dull and overcast at the start of this match against North Berwick but brightened up as it progressed - more so for the home side than the visiting team. Everybody involved again enjoyed the company of those they played with and the comments about the state of the course and the catering were all positive.
Results - Match 1 Peebles won 4&2, Match 2 Peebles won 8&7, Match 3 Peebles won 6&4, Match 4 Peebles won 5&4, Match 5 Peebles won 2&1, Match 6 Peebles won 8&7- overall score Peebles 6 North Berwick 0. However I am sure North Berwick relish changing that scoreline in the return fixture on Wednesday 9th October in North Berwick.
The next match is again at Home against Minto with the team for that match going up on the noticeboard next week when the availability sheet for Torwoodlee (Away) on Tuesday June 4th will also be posted.
Many thanks to everyone who played in the opening match against Innerleithen especially those who filled in at the last moment (George and Malcolm). The weather was good despite a chilly wind and even hailstones for a few minutes at one stage. Everybody enjoyed the company of their playing partners both during and after the match. The catering was excellent and the course had dried up considerably with more run on the fairways than of late.
Results Match 1 was all square, Match 2 Peebles won 4&3, Match 3 Peebles won 5&4 (but Innerleithen only had 1 player unfortunately), Match 4 Peebles won 2&1, Match 5 Peebles won 4&3. Match 6 was all square - overall Peebles won 5:1.
We look forward to playing Innerleithen next year at Innerleithen although efforts might be made to return this fixture to a Home and Away in the same year and maybe even investigating the possibility of playing a return match this year - watch this space.
The next match is on Tuesday 30 April against North Berwick in Peebles and there is one change with B Robson replacing A Stavert.
Also the availability sheet for the Minto match in Peebles on Tuesday 21 May is on the noticeboard.
SENIORS’ MATCH
v North Berwick
Home Tuesday
30th April 2024
Allocated pairs
1. Ian Tate(16.5)/Dave Forsyth(20.7)
2. I Campbell(11.5)/K Ackerman(29.9)
3. B Taylor(25.8)/J Varney(38.4)
4. K Scott(11.7)/G Cunningham(28.2)
5. D Wright(9.3)/A Stavert(14.2)
6. J Cleland(17.6)/K Davey(20.2)
Reserve: B Robson(22.5)
Tea & Coffee from 0930hrs
Lunch after match.
Note: If unable to play, please contact Dave Forsyth on 07969818590
SENIORS’ MATCH
v Innerleithen
Home Thursday
25th April 2024
Allocated pairs
1. Ken Davey(20.2)/Dave Forsyth(20.8)
2. Jim Cleland(17.6)/Andy Tucker(21.5
3. Ian Tate(16.5)/Jim Douglas(23.7)
4. Tommy Forbes(14.8)/Brian Taylor(25.8)
5. Alex Stavert(14.2)/Malcolm Bruce(27.3)
6. George Hirst(11.6)/Keith Ackerman(29.9)
Reserves: Brian Robson(22.5), Bill Hardcastle(17.4)
Tea & Coffee from 0930hrs
Lunch after match.
Note: If unable to play, please contact Dave Forsyth on 07969818590
SENIORS’ MATCH
v Innerleithen
Home Thursday
25th April 2024
Allocated pairs
1. Stuart Pender(6.3)/Keith Ackerman(29.9)
2. Kenny Scott(11.7)/Brian Taylor(25.8)
3. Alex Stavert(14.2)/Jim Douglas(23.7)
4. Tommy Forbes(14.8)/Andy Tucker(21.5)
5. Ian Tate((16.5)/Dave Forsyth(20.6)
6. Jim Cleland(17.6)/Ken Davey(20.2)
Reserves: Simon Dryden(11.1), Brian Robson(22.5), Bill Hardcastle(17.4)
Tea & Coffee from 0930hrs
Lunch after match.
Note: If unable to play, please contact Dave Forsyth on 07969818590
Well gents after the opening events on Saturday and Sunday plus a senior stableford on Tuesday 26 March the 2024 summer golf season is well under way. Hopefully after a fairly wet and windy winter the temperatures will pick up, the rain will disappear and the course will dry out to give us all a bit more run on our golf shots. Just a reminder that the seniors have 2 matches during April albeit near the end of the month - Innerleithen Thursday 25th April(Home) and North Berwick Tuesday 30 April(Home) both with first tee times of 10.30. Watch out for availability sheets on the senior noticeboard about a month in advance and then team sheets about 2 weeks in advance of the match.
Senior's matches are played between Peebles and other nearby golf clubs as friendlies. I have taken over from Simon Dryden as senior captain and so am responsible for organising these matches over the next two years.
A list of the fixtures for these matches can be found in a variety of places - 1) online at the Peebles Golf Club site in the members section - seniors fixtures or 2) under seniors - seniors matches - blog or 3) on the Senior noticeboard in the clubhouse. I will put up sheets on the noticeboard as regards requesting availability for each match then followed by a team sheet and match details. I will also message people who are playing in a match and put a copy of the team and match details on the Blog page. After each match the result will be put on the Blog and on the noticeboard.
Senior’s matches are open to all members aged 55 and over. There is a £12 fee for each match (home or away), which always includes a coffee/tea beforehand (and typically a bacon roll too), plus lunch afterwards. Matches are 6 x four ball better balls, usually from the yellow tees, with players receiving 90% of the difference between the lowest course handicapper in each group. Reserves for a previous match get priority for the next match they are available for. It is a good way of playing at other local courses and meeting and chatting to other golfers.
Dave Forsyth - Seniors’ Team Captain
Innerleithen. Home Thursday 25 April
North Berwick Home Tuesday 30 April
Minto Home Tuesday 21 May
Torwoodlee Away Tuesday 4 June
Longniddry Home Thursday 13 June
Carnwath. Away Friday 21 June
Broomieknowe Away Tuesday 2 July
Torwoodlee Home Thursday 11 July
Craigielaw Home Thursday 25 July
West Linton Away Thursday 22 August
Carnwath Home Tuesday 27 August
Minto Away Thursday 12 September
Glencorse Away Thursday 19 Sept
Longniddry Away Thursday 3 October
North Berwick Away Wednesday 9 October
Back Row L-R Vic Roberts, Roger Scott, Sam Walker, Ian Stewart, Grant Bowie, George Cunningham, Ian Tate and David Wright.
Middle Row Tom Litster and Brian Robson
Front Row Keith Dunn and Jim Lyle
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.
The Peebles Seniors’ Team was once again on the road as they visited Minto. Following some indifferent form of late, the players were determined to get back to winning ways. Despite their best efforts they once again fell agonisingly short.
In game one, captain Brian Robson and Neil Byers played well and managed to secure half a point with a well deserved draw. The visitors went one better in game 2 when Paul Harrison and Ian Tate snatched a one hole victory.
In game 3, Alister Lambie and Ian JD Stewart matched their opponents for most of the encounter but eventually went down 2&1. Things were even closer in game 4 where the experienced pair of Grant Bowie and Roger Scott kept things very tight. Despite having opportunities to secure the win, the spoils were shared.
It was nip and tuck in game 5 where Vic Roberts and Geoff Lawson lost by the narrowest of margins. A win in game 6 would have secured a draw in the overall match score but Sam Walker ( who suffered his first defeat of the season ) and George Hirst found their opponents too hot to handle.
So, despite some very close games, Peebles were edged out by 4 points to 2.
Next week, Peebles entertain Torwoodlee in the rearranged match that was postponed earlier in the season. The Peebles team have an impressive home record this season and will be hoping to once again demonstrate that it really is ‘fortress Peebles’.
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