Hallowe’en TAMS

/

Though frosty to start it was a superb morning for golf some 27 TAMS braving the cold.


Some good scores were returned Sandy Morris compiling an impressive 22 points. Countback was needed to separate Ken Davey and Richard Edmonds, both on 21 points. Ken took second an Eagle at 9 helping his cause. Wilson Struthers birdied 9 with Ian Tate somehow managing to keep the ball on the 7th for nearest the pin.


Steve Farrar sent in a nice note thanking everyone for their support and friendship as he moves to Archerfield. He will still be coming to the Xmas lunch.


10th October results

/

On a vile day of squally showers and low cloud we had an astonishing turn out of 18 players.

Among these stalwarts were our two oldest members, Steve and Jim, whose participation was greeted with great cheers.

Our day got even better when Steve came second in our Stableford with 19 points and, as he announced, on his 93rd birthday. What a remarkable man - we are lost in admiration of his enjoyment of his golf at his age and that he still manages to stroll round and bound up the stairs after his round.


But let that not detract from our today's winner, Ian Quigley with 20 points. Steve just managed to beat Chris Malcolm on countback for his second place. Ian is making an excellent recovery from his recent injuries.

Graham Mackie was nearest at the 7th and converted his tee shot for a fine birdie.


Results for October 3rd

/

An excellent turn out of 20 players on the first wintry morning of the autumn.

Dense fog lifted half-way up the third and then it was pleasant, despite the need to knock off the thick blocks of ice on our shoes.

The golf was modest though we had a clear winner in Jim Walker with a good score of 19.points.

David Wallace was second with 18 points and we had neither any birdies nor anyone nearest the pin.



Results for 26th September

/

On what finished up as a rather wet morning, we only managed 12 starters.

Today was our last stroke play event for this year. From now on until the end of March 2020, our competition will be a Stableford round.

Scoring was modest to say the least with some individual howlers which are best left unreported.

Bill Hardcastle did however play well and was a clear winner on nett 32, with John Napier also a clear second on nett 34.

Chris Malcolm was nearest on no 7 and no-one managed a birdie today.


We also invited Jamie to join us today to give us the opportunity to congratulate him on his elevation to the ranks of the PGA Professional Golfers.

We also thanked Jamie for his work in coaching the TAMS individually and in small groups and we presented him with a very large card signed by our members along with a nice bottle to celebrate with.



19th September results

/

24 players encountered a calm but dull morning with the course still in excellent condition.

Scoring was again generally good, 5 players recording under net 30. George Tucker was first on net 25. Sandy Morris and Ian Tate were both on net 27, Ian taking the countback. Birdies were recorded by Brian Robson on 8 and Ian Tate and Chris Malcolm on 9. Ronnie Watt was nearest at 7.


Brian Taylor kindly donated a dozen new Titleist balls to the cause.



12th September results

/

Despite a poor weather forecast 26 players turned up. Scoring was generally good, Alister Lambie recording a net 28 for first place with George Langlands one behind on 29. Alister was nearest at 7 converting the birdie opportunity. Ken Davey and Chris Malcolm both birdied 9.


The group enjoyed Tunnocks Tea Cakes courtesy of Jim McAuslin who was celebrating his 92nd birthday.



29th August Results

/

The much-anticipated competition for the Peebles Putter took place on a pleasant morning with 21 hopefuls demonstrating their putting skills.

The result will be announced at our annual lunch, but suffice to say there was a clear winner with a most impressive scarcity of putts.

Play was pretty good for the weekly medal and there was a tie on nett 30 between Warner Hardie and George Cunningham, with Warner just winning on a detailed countback.

Ken Davey was nearest at no 7 and Ken also birdied no 5.

Members are reminded that on 5th September we will compete for the Ken Bowie Salver - a 5-club Stableford competition.



TAMS Results for August 22nd

/

On a calm sunny morning - was it late summer or early autumn? - we welcomed back after injury Ian Quigley and Jim Walker among our 22 starters.

Only 4 of us played well, the rest being hidden behind a veil of discretion.

Warner Hardie and Ronnie Watt scored nett 31 and tied for first place on nett 29 were Alister Lambie and Chris Malcolm.

Alister won on a count-back, while Chris birdied the 9th.

Gordon Fisher graced a high-scoring outing with a well-played birdie on the 9th and Ken Davey was nearest on the 7th.


TAMS were reminded that on 29th August we will compete for John Forsyth's 'Peebles Putter', details of which have been circulated to members.

Also, we will compete for the Ken Bowie Salver on 5th September. This event is a five-club Stableford.



15th August Results

/

Very blustery conditions were reflected in high scores with record numbers of 7's-8's-9's- 10's and 11's !


Brian Robson and Ken Davey defied the elements both recording net 31's with Brian taking the countback.


There were no birdies and David Wallace repeated last week's success being nearest at 7.


Congratulations to Andy Tucker and Ian Tate for their 1st and 2nd in Tuesday's Senior comp.

Also to Alistair Lambie for Wednesday's success.

TAMS results for August 8th

/

After missing a week due to the Senior Open, the TAMS got back into action.

Eighteen of us enjoyed a lovely morning sandwiched between the dire days of foul weather which are causing havoc in our summer season.

The scoring was good with many players playing well no doubt due in no small part to the excellent condition of the golf course.

Sandy Macfarlane and Wilson Struthers tied for first place on 22 points with Sandy winning on a countback.

Tony Kinder who might have won had he played his favourite hole (the ninth) rather better still managed a fine birdie at the 7th. Warner Hardie birdied the ninth and David Wallace was nearest at no 7 (but he missed the putt!!!).



TAMS support Junior Section

/

24 players turned up to brave the heavy showers forecast. Scoring was generally good, Brian Taylor and Alistair Lambie returning net 29 with Brian sneaking the countback. Bill Hardcastle birdied the 2nd and the 8th, Sandy Macfarlane birdied the 9th. George Tucker was nearest at 7 for the 3rd time this season.


Congratulations to Gordon Fisher who won the Gents Senior Stableford on Tuesday and well done Ken Davey who had an ace during a bounce game last week.


Many thanks to Captain Ross Duncan for giving us an insight into his role as Captain and speaking candidly about the challenges facing Peebles [and many other clubs] . Thoughts on how the various issues might be addressed were openly aired.


Our elder statesman Steve Baczkowski-93 years young-presented this year's TAMS cheque for the Clubs juniors to Captain Ross.



TAMS Results 27th June

/

With a lovely summer's morning and the course in "Championship" condition good scoring was expected. Unfortunately it was not delivered with 22 players scoring net 30+ with seven on net 33. Jim McAuslin [one of our elder statesmen] returned net 27 to take first place from a refreshed George Langlands who had net 29, and also birdied the 6th. Ronnie Watt was nearest at 7 with what he described as a lovely shot-tho' this was disputed by Brian Robson!