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.
The morning started with the unfurling of the new club flag by our eldest member Steve Baczkowski [97.5 years young]. Bearing in mind Steve's wartime experiences and today's date it was a moment for reflection. Photos to follow.
25 players returned a wide range of scores. The conditions suited Bill Hardcastle who won with 22 points, Chric Malcolm coming second on 20 points having eased out Willie Waters on countback. Chris was inches from an ace at 7 taking nearest the pin and converting the birdie. Birdies were also recorded by Bill Hardcastle and Ian Tate at 9.
Thanks to Brian Taylor for donating 1 doz new balls to the stock.
22 players enjoyed the challenge of playing with 5 clubs for The Roddy McAlpine gavel. The wet semi rough was a particular challenge-escaping with one shot was an achievement!
The winner will be announced at the Xmas lunch as is tradition. On the day Ian Tate recorded 2 birdies while Bill Hardcastle was nearest at 7.
Congratulations to Gordon Fisher on his 80th birthday.
27 players found the course condition improving, reflecting the hard work being done by Stevie and his team. Scoring was generally high with the continually improving Gordon Innes taking the honours with 22 points, closely followed by Brian Taylor on 21 points. Gordon Fisher had the only birdie of the day at the first while David Ward-Gittos was nearest at the 7th.
Graham Fairclough was made welcome by the group.
We look forward to next week's 5 club competition for Roddie's gavel.
Another fine spring morning encouraged 24 players. Good conditions ware reflected in some impressive scores and a record 7 birdies.
Iain Fleming was made welcome by the group and congratulated on winning with 22 points. Graeme Murray was next on 21 points with a large group on 16 to 20 points.
Birdies were recorded by David Ward-Gittos, Melvin Cannell, Steve Farrar, Tony Kinder, Ian Tate and Keith Ackerman who had 2. Ian Tate was also nearest the pin at 7.
We will play for the Roddy McAlpine Gavel on the 23rd May, is a 5 club competition.
An impressive 29 players turned up to a fine spring morning the earlier mist having cleared. Scoring conditions were kind with several players exceeding 20 points.
Runner up on 23 points was Jim Douglas with David Liddle taking the honours with 24 points. David also birdied 9 while Chris Macolm birdied 6. Ken Davie was nearest at 7.
New member Doulas Smith was made welcome.
It was agreed that the £1 contribution for funds would be increased to £2 next Thursday and that a £200 contribution towards the club's new mast flag.
23 players took part on a dry and sometimes bright morning.
Graham Mackie was in 2nd place with a score of 22 points and Richard Edmond’s just pipped Graham by scoring 23 points.
Tony Kinder was nearest the pin.
No birdies this week.
28 players took part on a cold morning.
Brian Taylor, Gordon Innes and Steve Farrar tied on 21 points. After a count back Brian was in third place, Gordon 2nd and Steve was in 1 st place. Gordon was nearest the pin and Brian Taylor had a birdie on the 1st
23 players took part today on a course that was vastly improved thanks to good work by our
Greenkeepers.
George Langlands returned from a week in the sun to tie with Roger Key on 21 points.
Roger eventually won on a tie back.
Each player using their 5 point summer increase to good use.
Ken Davey, Ian Tate, Chris Malcolm and Graeme Murray all had a birdie on the 9 th hole.
Graham Mackie was nearest the pin on the 7 th hole.
21 players went out for the last of this winter's rounds-and was it Wintery!
Tony Kinder maintained his recent form coming second with 13 points. George Cunningham was first with 14 points with a whole cluster of players on 11/12points. Ken Davey birdied the 9th with John Forsyth claiming nearest the pin at 7.
The secret is out! Everyone will receive +5 strokes onto their existing handicap for the summer season.
The group said au revoir to long standing member George Tucker who is moving to Edinburgh but will hopefully return as a visitor and will certainly be on the list for the Christmas lunch.
After last week's rain cancellation 18 players braved the windy/wet forecast for this morning. Tony Kinder was most surprised at his first place with 16 points. Ken Davie and Melvin Cannell tied on 15 points, Ken taking the countback. Gordon Innes was nearest at 7 for the third time over the winter.
Everyone is looking forward to the new season and hopefully some warmer weather. Revised handicaps will be available for the 4th April.
Jim Walker was presented with a gift box of a 'wee drop red' as thanks for his sterling work on the 30th Anniversary project.
24 players were pleased to find the course at last drying out though fast greens[relatively speaking] presented a challenge.
Bill Hardcastle and Eric Ward tied on 16 points, Bill taking the honours on countback. Jim Walker was nearest the pin at the 7th.
A pleasant morning encouraged our highest turnout with 25 playing. 4 players were tied on 14 points for second place with David Ward- Gittos taking the countback. Chris Malcolm led the pack with 18 points.
Brian Taylor birdied the first with David Ward-Gittoss taking nearest the pin at 7 to complete a successful morning.
22 players welcomed a sunny morning with a hint of warmth. The course, however, is still very wet.
Scoring was better this week with more players returning double figures, John Cairns leading the pack with 17 points and Ian Tate taking second on 15 points. Ian also birdied the 9th and Jim Douglas was nearest at 7.
Course conditions were very wet this morning resulting in some extreme scores. Top of the good scores was Alister Lambie with 19 points while Chris Malcolm and Jim Walker could not be separated and shared second place with 17 points. Gordon Innes almost aced the 7th but had to settle for a birdie 2 and nearest the pin. 20 played despite the forecast.
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