Allendale’s Neil Forsyth & Peter Robson Shine in Northern Golfer Match Play Pairs Final

Allendale’s Neil Forsyth & Peter Robson Shine in Northern Golfer Match Play Pairs Final
Allendale Golf Club was in the spotlight as our very own Neil Forsyth and Peter Robson made an incredible run to the final of the prestigious Northern Golfer Match Play Pairs tournament. Though they narrowly missed out on the top prize, their remarkable performance has put Allendale on the map in the North East golfing scene!
Facing off against the defending champions, John Matthews and Ray Pipe of Barnard Castle, Neil and Peter fought valiantly at Tyneside Golf Club, never trailing by more than two holes in a tightly contested final. Their resilience and skill ensured that the match remained on a knife-edge right to the very end, demonstrating their ability to compete at the highest level.
Peter and Neil’s route to the final was anything but easy. They battled through six rounds of fierce competition, overcoming some of the best pairs in the region. Their semi-final triumph over Michael Clough and Dale Young from Crook was particularly impressive, showcasing their consistency and determination.
In the final, Peter showed his class with a stunning birdie at the fourth to level the match, while Neil’s clutch par at the 16th ensured the contest went to the final two holes. Despite a valiant effort on the 17th, where Neil hit one of the shots of the match to reach the green in two, the defending champions held their nerve to secure a 2&1 victory.
Reflecting on the tournament, Peter said: “It was a great, close final and we enjoyed it from start to finish. The match was played in the right spirit, and John and Ray are very worthy winners.” Neil added: “We had our chances when we got back to all-square on the back nine, but John and Ray hit some super shots on 14, 15, and 16 that got them over the line. We gave it a go on 17, but it was just a little too late.”
As runners-up, Neil and Peter received £100 in vouchers, a fitting reward for their stellar performance. More importantly, they’ve given Allendale Golf Club a moment to celebrate, proving that our players can stand toe-to-toe with the best in the region.
A massive congratulations to Neil and Peter for their fantastic achievement! We can’t wait to see what’s next for them – and who knows, maybe next year they’ll be lifting the trophy themselves! Well played, lads!
