Results for September 26th

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.

Results for September 19th and Happy Birthday Jim Pettigrew!

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!

Results for September 12th

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!

Results for September 5th

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.

Results for August 29th

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.

Results for August 22nd

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.

15th August

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.

Report for August 1st

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.

Results for July 25th

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.

A busy day for the TAMS - July 18th

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.

Results for July 11th

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.

Results for July 4th

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.

Results for June 27th

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.

Results for June 20th

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.

Match result v Carnwath (away)

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.

Results for June 13th

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.

Results for June 6th and the unfurling of the new Club Flag

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.

30th May and Happy Birthday Gordon Fisher

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.

Results for May 16th

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.

Results for 9th May

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.