Results for 24th August

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23 players enjoyed a pleasant summer morning. Many scores were in the 12-15 point range but the two Brians-Robson and Taylor-separated from the field with 18 points-Brian R taking the honours on countback and also winning nearest the pin at 7. The only birdie was recorded by Roger Key at the 5th.

A fit Jim Pettigrew was welcomed back after several weeks absence-he was one of the 15 pointers.

TAMS sponsorship fund of £400 was credited to the club on Monday.

A reminder that we will play for the JF Putter in 2 weeks time-the 7th September. Putters are not allowed but the usual TAMS rule of a 'gimme' ie a ball within the length of the grip of the club from the hole applies. On the green the ball must be struck by the head of the club chosen-not by the end of the shaft as in snooker-there are some imaginative TAMS around!


Results for August 17th

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A pleasant morning welcomed 20 players. Scoring overall was mediocre with over half the group clustered around 12 to 14 points. Tied for second on 16 points were Sandy Morris and George Tucker, George taking the place on countback. Alister Lambie was a deserved winner with 20 points. George Tucker was nearest at 7.

We will play for the JF Putter on the 7th of September. Putters will not be allowed on the greens-another club must be used instead.

Jim McAuslin - one of the TAMS founders

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With profound sadness I have to tell you that Jim died at home last evening.

Jim's wife, Jean, wrote to us to tell us that Jim had contracted Covid which developed into pneumonia. After a few days in hospital he was allowed home to be with his family when he died.

The Kingdom of Fife has lost one of its finest, a man of great warmth and generosity, a polymath and a fine golfer, a past winner of the Thorburn Cup even.

Jim was one of the founders of the TAMS and he continued  to play golf as long as he was able.

I remember Jim telling me that having bought a new Taylor Made driver at the age of 90, he found to his chagrin that he was driving the ball into the burn at the eighth hole

We had all got used to seeing Jim leading Jean in line astern towards the High Street on their mobility scooters.

You will be greatly missed Jim!

In days to come we will discuss how we will remember Jim.

Yours respectfully

David Wallace

Results for 13th July

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Holidays, grandparent duties and participants in the senior's match were reflected in a low turnout of 13 players. It looked as if 15 points would win the day until the last group came in with Gordon Innes [our newest member] returning 17 points and Wilson Struthers in close pursuit on 16 points. Wilson was also nearest the pin at the 7th.

Next week is a 5 club competition playing for the Ken Bowie Salver.


Results for 6th July

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The holiday fortnight was reflected in a low turnout of 13 players. The scoring was also low with 3 players tied on 14 points. David Wallace's recent good form saw him take the honours after countback with Eric Ward and Steve Baczkowski inseparable on second place. Bill Hardcastle was nearest at 7.

Putt of The Day: From the bunker on the left of the third green Roger Key's ball ended up some 100+ feet from the third hole on the far end of the seventh green. Roger then putted to 6 inches from the hole-the third that is. Impressive stuff.

We will play for the Ken Bowie salver on the 20th July. 5 club competition.

Results for 22nd June

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Another warm summer's morning welcomed 18 players with an interesting range of shorts and knees on display. David Wallace's recent good form continues as does his rivalry with Ian Tate, both players returning 20 points, David edging the countback again to take second place behind Bill Hardcastle who scored 21 points.

Ian did birdie the 9th while Graham Mackie was nearest the pin at the 7th.

Results for 15th June

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Not only was the weather hot so was the scoring with 4 players scoring 20 or more points. David Wallace and Ian Tate both hit 23 points with David taking the honours on countback. Several players scored in the high teens. Birdies were logged by Ian Tate, Ken Davie, Bill Hardcastle, David Ward-Gittos and George Langlands who was also nearest at the 7th.

The groundstaff have certainly risen to the challenge not to lose the course to the prolonged hot/dry spell.

For interest, I am posting this from the 8th Tee at Southern Dunes Golf Course in Arizona. The wonders of technology. Also I just birdied the 7th for 3 points! ( David Wright)

June 8th Results

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20 players faced a somewhat chilly easterly wind with several underdressed for the cold start to the morning. The recent dry spell has also created fast greens and hard fairways increasing the distance run by the balls and the challenge of controlling shots. Rising to the challenge were Richard Edmonds and Eric Ward who both returned 21 points with Richard taking the honours on countback. Tony Kinder was nearest at 7.

Shot of the day came at the 8th where Gordon Fisher holed for a par from some 70 yards having visited the burn with his drive.


Results for June 1st

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A perfect day for golf on a beautifully prepared golf course tempted 25 starters today.

We have finally begun to play well and our scores reflected that.

A clear winner on 25 points was Glasgow University's finest, John Cairns.

Second was George Tucker, one of the oldest TAMS, who celebrated his birthday with 20 points.

Backed up behind our winners were many player on 19, 18 and 17.

Ken Davey continued his return with his customary birdie on the 9th and Brian Robson was nearest on the 7th and he converted his tee shot for a birdie.

Jim Pettigrew has been seen in the clubhouse and we hope to see him back with us when he is able.

Results for May 25th

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At last a warm  sunny morning which attracted 20 players.

The golf course is in excellent condition and our scores begin to reflect that.

Keith Ackerman won with 19 points and Brian Taylor pipped Bill Hardcastle on countback for second place with 18 points.

We welcomed Ken Davey back after injury and he celebrated with a birdie on the 5th.

Ian Tate had a birdie on the 4th and John Forsyth was nearest on the 7th.

We send our best wishes to Jim Pettigrew who is laid up at home.

Jim, we hope to see you for coffee when you are able.

Results for May 18th

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Disappointingly only 13 players turned up on a pleasant morning for golf. Pleasant that is till you found yourself in the lush first cut of rough trying to get out.

4 players however rose to the challenge scoring 17 points. After countback the winner was Gordon Fisher with Melvin Cannell and Brian Robson joint second, John Varney missing out on a place. Brian Taylor was again nearest at 7.


Results for 20th April

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25 players welcomed a lovely spring morning. Scoring was much improved reflecting the pleasant conditions. Runner up on 22 points was Gordon Fisher, recently returned from the Antipodes, while with 23 points Alister Lambie took the honours having recovered from delivering 1200 lambs with his team. Graham Mackie was nearest at 7 which Wilson Struthers birdied.

Congratulations to David Forsyth who achieved his first hole in one playing in the Strathmore Senior Gents Open last Friday. David also won the longest drive competition in his age category. Good shooting!


Results for 13th April

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Despite a poor forecast 23 TAMS turned up find pleasant, if cool, conditions. Returning 22 points Steve Farrar was the clear winner with Brian [I've got a new driver] Robson maintaining his recent good form coming second on 19 points. Brian also was third in last Saturday's club competition with a net 66- TAMS can still compete!

A record number of 3 birdies was recorded at the 7th by Gordon Fisher, Jim Pettigrew and Sandy Macfarlane, Sandy also taking nearest the pin.