27 players conveniently formed 9 teams of 3 for the Ian Tate scramble. The result will be announced at the Xmas lunch but it was quite clear that everyone enjoyed the format.
Sandy Morris's 80th birthday was duly recognised and Bob from Royal Liverpool was given an appropriate welcome to his first TAMS experience.
This year's sponsorship of £400 for the Peebles juniors was confirmed.
No Putter comp was played today.
Only scores that counted were puts on the Green which were carried out by any other club except the putter.
Results will be divulged during the Christmas lunch.
Ian Tate had a birdie on the 5th and Brian Robson had a birdie on the 9th.
Ken Davies was nearest the pin.
Bob Bennett, a new member will be taking part in the scramble next week.
Congratulations to David Wallace who has become a grandfather again ( baby boy ).
The first fairly hard frost of the Autumn did not deter some 24 TAMS from playing. The sandy/tined greens made putting a challenge. Chris Malcolm and Ian Tate tied on 16 points, Chris taking second place after countback. Graham Mackie took first with 18 points. Chris also birdied 5 and 7 while Graeme Murray birdied 9 and Drew Lowe took nearest the pin honours at 7.
We plan to play for the JF Putter in 2 weeks time [no putters allowed], and the IT Scramble the following week.
Our Xmas lunch is booked for Thursday the 12th in the clubhouse.
The forecast fog/mist did not materialise resulting in a pleasant, calm Autumn morning. The tineing of the greens presented the main challenge with balls taking some interesting routes to the holes.
A record 6 players tied on 14 points for second place, Steve Farrar succeding after several countbacks. David Little was first with 15 points maintaining a decent run of form while Graham Mackie was nearest at 7.
A wet start coupled with an away seniors match saw only 12 players braving the conditions. There is something about hitting 80 years which seems to inspire good golf. This week Chris Beaumont repeated Jim Pettigrew's achievement of last week by winning on the week of his 80th birthday with 16 points. Youngster David Little was second with 15 points. No nearest the pin was claimed.
The JF Putter has been postponed until we can boost the number of players with the return of the senior match players.
Early morning mist created some uncertainty if or when play might commence. The JF Putter competition was therefore postponed and a normal stableford substituted.
Play commenced at 9.50 and 3 groups of 4 and 2 of 3 were organised to avoid compromising the Lady's Open due to follow.
The mist cleared to another superb autumn morning very much enjoyed by Jim Pettigrew who returned 21 points, including 2 four pointers. Alister Lambie was second after a countback with George Langlands both scoring 18 points.
Birdies were recorded by Alister and David Ward Gittos at 4, and by Graham Mackie at 7 who was inches from an ace.
Jim Pettigrew was presented with a bottle of bubbles for his 80th birthday. Several ladies who were playing in the Open joined in the applause and were quite vocal in their encouragement for the players and the birthday boy!
18 players braved a chilly but calm start to the morning. The course conditions are not easy at the moment reflected in quite a few low scores. Chris Malcolm returned 16 points to claim first place and new handicap of 4. Willie Waters and Richard Edmonds both returned 15 points with Willie taking second place after countback. Brian Robson was nearest at 7.
We play for the JF Putter next week the main rule being that on the putting surface you can use any club except a putter. Adds to the fun!
Although a pleasant morning weather wise the course was playing long following recent wet conditions. Hence several single figure returns.
Keith Ackerman was first with 20 points closely followed by Alister Lambie on 19. Gordon Innes was nearest at the 7th.
We will play for the JF Putter on the 19th.
TAMS on 29th August
24 gentleman played in pleasant weather, dry with very little wind. Ken Davey continued his fine form of last week, scoring 20 points off a handicap of 8, and also getting nearest the pin at the 7th. Ian Quigley was second on 18 points. Roger Key had a birdie again, this time at the 5th.
23 players took part.
Inclement weather for early starters soon improved with wind and some sunshine.
Ken Davy was in 2nd place with 19 points.
David Little took 1st place with 23 points.
Ken Davy also was nearest the pin and had a birdie at the 5th hole.
Roger Key had a birdie at the 9 th hole.
13 players ignored the weather forecast and encountered a much more pleasant morning than forecast. The winner was Jimmy Mair with 20 points, closely followed by Graeme Murray on 19 points. Drew Lowe celebrated his second outing as a TAM by being nearest the pin at 7 and converting the birdie .
Everyone has been shocked by the sudden death of Sandy Macfarlane. A true Scottish gentleman who will be sorely missed.
There was a good turnout of 25 players to compete for the Ken Bowie Salver the result of which is announced at the Xmas lunch.
Birdies were recorded by Gordon Innes and Ken Davie, both at the 5th. Roger Key was nearest at 7.
Drew Lowe was made welcome by the group.
No TAMS next week because of the Peebles Senior Open.
Numbers were depleted as several TAMS were playing in the senior's match against Craigielaw. Of the 13 who did play Gordon Innes returned 17 points to take 1st closely followed by Steve Farrar on 16 points. Initially it was thought that Graham Mackie was nearest at 7 but this was corrected in favour of Jimmy Mair.
Next week is a 5 club competition playing for the Ken Bowie Salver.
20 players thankfully met a dry morning following recent deluges. Brian Taylor scored an impressive 22 points to take first place. 5 players were tied on 19 points Tony kinder taking second from Eric Ward after Alister Lambie, Chris Malcolm and Jim Douglas dropped out on the first countback
Jim Douglas wrote his name into TAMS history by holing a magnificent 7 wood for an eagle at the 4th.
Brian Robson was nearest the pin at the 7th converting the birdie opportunity. George Langlands birdied the 9th.
With several TAMS playing for the Seniors team against Torwoodlee numbers were somewhat depleated , only 11 playing. Conditions were excellent with no-one in single figures. Gordon Innes and Jim Pettigrew both tied on 20 points, Gordon winning on countback with Jim pleased at his recent good form. Gordon also birdied the 5th with Willie Watters taking nearest the pin at 7.
Despite an early deluge coupled with a cold, blustery wind some 15 players turned up. Scoring was a challenge with several 9's returned. Jim Douglas rose to the challenge returning 20 points to take first with Sandy Morris a close second on 18 points. David Little was nearest at 7.
As befitting of Championship week with the course in superb condition [well done Stevie and the team] several TAMS returned personal best scores with 14 scoring 17 points or more.
Top of the list with 22 points was Graham Mackie with last week's winner John Varney coming second on 20 points having edged the countback from George Cunningham.
Graham also birdied 5 and Richard Edmonds was nearest the pin at 7.
Weather good yesterday and scoring was also very good.
John Varney was top scorer with 23 points and Sandy Morris was second with 22 points.
No birdies.
Jim Douglas was nearest the pin on the 7th.
It was an overcast day with a blustery wind for the trip to play the match at Carnwath. However despite this everybody enjoyed each others company and the match was played in good spirit. The course was in very good condition and the food provided both before and after the match was excellent. Although eventually losing 4.5:1.5 it was a very close run affair with the outcome of five of the matches only being decided on the final hole.
Match 1 Peebles lose by 1 hole. Match 2 all square, Match 3 Peebles lose 4&3, Match 4 Peebles lose by 1 hole, Match 5 Peebles win by 1 hole, Match 6 Peebles lose by 1 hole, Final score Carnwath 4.5 Peebles 1.5.
The next match is again away at Broomieknowe on Tuesday 2nd July followed by Torwoodlee return at Home on Thursday 11th July then a Home match against Craigielaw on Thursday 25th July.
Our numbers were slightly depleated this morning as several members were playing in the seniors match. 17 enjoyed a course in improving condition as Championship week approaches despite unseasonally low temperatures for the time of year.
On his first TAMS outing Jimmy Mair won with 21 points his handicap immediately reduced by 2 to 13. Graham Mackie took second having eased Eric Ward out on countback, both returning 18 points.
Bill Hardcastle maintained his decent form with birdies at the 1st and 9th while Steve Farrar scored a rare birdie on the 5th. Eric Ward was nearest at 7.
We are all hoping that young Bob Mackintyre has a good performance this week after his excellent win in Canada.
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