Results for March 2nd

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19 players ventured forth. On his first TAMS outing Mike Rowse returned 20 points to take the honours [handicap assessment?] with Brian Robson coming second on 17 points. David Forsyth was nearest at 7.

It is proposed that all handicaps will be adjusted +5 for the new summer season in April. The cap will still be 27.

Unfortunately Jim Pettigrew had a heavy fall coming down the 8th fairway. This resulted in a visit to Borders A & E on Friday because of severe leg pain.

Fortunately nothing was broken but there was some impressive bruising. Appropriate medicine was dispensed and a pair of crutches issued. No golf for a while but no doubt a lot of rugby will be watched by the former Currie RFC captain.

Results for February 23rd

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On a glorious sunny morning 14 of us enjoyed the conditions and played a little better than in previous weeks with 9 of us making double figures.

It was close at the top with Wilson Struthers edging out the rest on 14 points.

Jim Pettigrew was second on 13 points after a six-hole countback.

David Wallace celebrated his 75th birthday with a rather nice shot to be nearest at the 7th.

Results for February 9th

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On a dull and dank morning 14 TAMS stalwarts took the field.

The greens have begun to look pretty good already though the muddy fairways made it rather hard work as there is no run at all.

Nevertheless Keith Ackerman made short work of it and was a clear winner with 16 points.

Sandy Macfarlane was all on his own in second place with 13 points but only 6 players made double figures.

Roger Key was nearest for a while some 120 feet from the pin at the 7th but was pipped at the post by Bill Hardcastle who was rather nearer the pin.

The clamour for handicap adjustments is growing!!

Results for 2nd February

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13 souls decided to brave a poor weather forecast only to find very challenging [wet] course conditions. A record number returned points in single figures. Chris Beaumont returned an impressive 15 points, given the conditions, to take first place with Sandy Macfarlane coming second on 14 points. Roger Key was nearest the pin at 7 his ball having struck the pin.


TAMS stalwart ,Warner Hardie , visiting from Craigentiney was made welcome and was one of the few who scored more than 10 points.

Results for 12th January

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15 players endured some showers and a cold wind.

Course is in good condition despite the recent rain we have had.


Ken Davey was in good form scoring 15 points ( off a TAMS handicap of 3 )  which included the only birdie of the morning at the 9 th hole.

Ken now has a TAMS handicap of one. Well done Ken.

Brian Taylor and three other players tied on 13 points for 2nd place.

Brian winning the countback.

Brian Taylor was nearest at 7.

Clean sweep for the guys from Cardrona.

November 24 Results

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17 souls braved a threatening forecast to find conditions were quite benign. Underfoot however was a different story with extensive muddy areas requiring careful foot [and ball] placement. Scoring was generally poor but Callum Orr rose to the occasion returning 16 points with David Forsyth taking second on 14 points. There were no birdies and no drives made the green at the 7th.

Menu requirements for the Xmas lunch are now being taken with next Thursday being the deadline for bookings.

Results for 3rd November

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A glorious sunny autumn day saw 20 starters in pleasant conditions despite the previous day's heavy rain.

The weather however did little to encourage our players and the TAMS veil of discretion is drawn over the scores of most of the players.

Our newest recruit, John Varney, triumphed again and was a clear winner on 18 points.

David Wallace and David Forsyth tied for second on 15 points and David Forsyth won easily on the countback.

Ken Davey was the only man who could reach the green from the winter tee and was therefore nearest the pin.

Results for 27th October

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A pleasant autumn morning encouraged 20 players out [despite the forecast]. Our newest recruit, John Varney, returned 20 points to take 1st place-questions being asked of the handicap committee! George Cunningham came second with 15 points with Richard Edmonds being nearest the pin at 7.

The club has accepted Ken Bowie's generous gift of a nearly new [never used] Motocaddy electric trolley. Ken had to stop playing shortly after buying the trolley and never had the opportunity to use it. The trolley will be available to hire by visitors and members. Well played Ken!

The Xmas lunch is confirmed for 8th December in the clubhouse.

Results for 13th October

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Early starters encountered a very cold mist which fortunately cleared away fairly quickly to a sunny autumn morning. Scoring however was distinctly mediocre. Richard Edmonds was first returning 16 points. 6 players were tied for second on 14 points with Eric Ward taking the countback. Steve Farrar and David Forsyth were inseparable for nearest at 7 .Steve graciously giving way to David.

George Langlands returned the only birdie at 9.

For October we will be returning to cash for days played. This will start next week ie £3 for those who played the 6th, 13th and 20th.

I will confirm the number of days credit to individuals who have overpaid.

6th September

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A sunny Autumn morning [unlike last week's monsoon] welcomed 19 players all with different strategies to win the John Forsyth Putting Trophy-the player with the least number of putts wins. Interesting to see how many approach shots to the green from under 50 yards still do not make the putting surface! The winner is announced at the Xmas lunch.

The only birdie was recorded by George Cunningham at 5 while Steve Farrar was nearest at 7.

September 29th - no golf today!

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Despite reasonable forecasting for the morning, our intention to compete for the John Forsyth Putter was resoundingly defeated by relentless rain.

An attempt to run a stableford competition for those brave enough to venture out failed dismally as we were not 'quorate', although there were five indomitable starters.

We will try again next Thursday with our fingers crossed!!

22nd November

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Eight rather bedraggled souls made it round on the worst day we have had for many weeks.

Despite the weather we saw a spirited performance from Chris Beaumont who gave a master class in driving and then hit maybe the shot of the year with a 6-iron second on the 4th which cleared that awful bunker and finished about 6-feet from the pin.

Despite two rather forgetful holes Chris won with 16 points and Graham Mackie holed out well to finish with 15 points.

Gordon Fisher was nearest at the 7th.

On the 29thnext week, we will compete for the John Forsyth Putter.

Let's see a good turnout for this fun competition.

I will send a reminder next week with a recall of the rules for this competition.

Results for 15th September

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On a sombre but sunny Autumn morning eleven of us enjoyed pleasant conditions.

Several were away up in Scotland visiting Ronnie Watt, a much loved former player and we were also well represented in the Seniors match at Minto.

Our winner was Callum Orr with 19 points despite a horror story down the 9th and Bill Hardcastle was second with 15 points.

Brian Robson was nearest at the 7th

Bill is now off to visit family in Oz along with Sandy Macfarlane who is already there.

We also welcomed to our ranks Bob Kibble, another from the professional teaching fraternity.

Despite the Ladies competition next Thursday we are still able to play as the Ladies do not start until later.

Another reminder that on Thursday 29th September we will compete for the John Forsyth Putter,

a much anticipated event with players already trying to work out how to minimise their putting strokes.