Golf at Broomieknowe 2023

On Tuesday 2^nd May a few of our curling members came together for a ‘friendly’ game of golf at Broomieknowe. It was decided to play a Texas Scramble format with 3 teams of three.

Simple I hear you say!!!   Well, one would think so, but it started with ‘I haven’t played for a long time and will need a big handicap’ or ‘I’m only a beginner’. Anyway, 3 teams were put together by evening out the handicaps to give each team a similar combined handicap.

Team 1 – Geoff, Liz and Isobel who curls for other clubs.

Team 2 – Reg, Dave Carr and Jean.

Team 3 – Stuart, Jan and Yvonne who also curls for other clubs.

Whilst watching teams 1 and 2 from a far, we collectively as a team thought things were looking good. Such as team 2 playing from the trees at the 4^th, which was their best option of the 3 balls hit!!!

At the end of the day we had two net 58’s and a 56, which showed a fairly even day out.

In third place on a count-back was team 1 of Geoff, Liz and Isobel, with Team 3 taking second. Which left team 2 of Reg, Dave and Jean as the winners by 2 shots.

A great day out and hopefully more of the club can make the second outing later in the year.

Report by Stuart Blackwood

Annual Croquet Event 2022

The first social event of the new season took place on Saturday 6th August, and after a little light rain first thing to revive the drought stricken croquet lawn, the sun shone on what was a fantastic afternoon’s lighthearted competition and fun in the grounds of Penicuik Estate.

The usual team of helpers were busy from early morning to set up. The mini marquee was raised, the lawns measured out, mallets and balls laid out ready – all before the cars started to arrive loaded with around 28 eager competitors, packing folding chairs and picnics. It was great to see some of our new members taking part alongside some old stagers.

A welcome glass of Prossecco, ‘No-ssecco’ or orange juice was on offer along with a wonderful choice of ‘healthy option’ snacks provided by the Social Committee. With rules explained and teams at the ready, Craig called the first few matches and the serious competition began. Amid shrieks of dismay or laughter from opposing teams and spectators, play continued over the next couple of hours, fortified by a few more trips to the catering tent.

Eventually all had played 4 matches, and with scores on the board, Craig called the group to order to announce the results. Clear winners on the day were Jan and David Gillespie, whilst the team bringing up the rear were Margaret Carr and Jean Cassie.

 Once again the Club is indebted to the Clerk family for permitting Penicuik Curling Club to use the croquet green. Thanks also to the Social Committee for all their hard work,  to Dave Carr and his team of helpers, and not forgetting all those who came along to make it such an enjoyable afternoon.