OEGS 2026 Norfolk Tour

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The OEGS golf tour took place on 24-26 April in Norfolk and surprisingly the weather was pretty good with no rain over the three days. Twelve OEGS golfers ( well 11 and an honorary member ! ) started the tour at Hunstanton GC on Friday 24th with one Hunstanton member … Read More

George Eve

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It is with profound regret that we have learnt that George Eve passed away on 21st April 2026. George was a great supporter of both Eastbourne College and the OEGS.  The hospitality that he and Belinda showed us on countless golfing weekends in Norfolk will always be remembered.  Indeed, we … Read More

OEs vs Old Hurst Johnians – 16th April 2026

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An OEGS team recently took on the might of the Old Hurst Johnians at Walton Heath GC and, for the second year running, emerged victorious. Hugh Price captained our team and masterminded the magnificent 3.5 to 2.5 victory. There were wins for: Richard Apps and John Holland by 3 & … Read More

Provisional Fixtures and Events for 2026

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Our provisional fixtures and events for 2026 are now available.  The programme includes many events played on top-class courses at reduced green fee rates.  More details will be posted in due course on the website. Click the link below to open the provisional 2026 programme in pdf format. OEGS 2026 … Read More

Triangular Event October 2025

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Once again West Surrey GC played host to the annual Triangular match on 9th October, with six players from each of the OEGS, Old Reedonians and Old Dovorians teams competing for the Foresail Trophy. The OEGS team consisted of David Burt (captain), David and Tony Dunn, Mike Hutchinson, Iryna Photiou … Read More

OEGS vs Lancing – 18 September 2025

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Our annual match against Lancing was once again played at the popular and picturesque club, West Surrey, with the greens and fairways in fantastic condition and playing in dry conditions. OEGS Captain, David Burt was determined to win back The Lanbourne Bowl and assembled an experienced team, a number of … Read More

Texas Scramble – Sunday, 31st August 2025

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24 gathered at West Surrey GC for the annual Texas Scramble team competition aimed at younger OEs. The planned 7th team – The College – cried off 36 hours before the event started which was disappointing. Each player was given an OEGS branded ball to start their round. Iryna Photiou’s … Read More

Golf at Wildernesse GC – Sunday, 10th August 2025

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Thanks to our host, Chris Hampton, 8 OEGS golfers enjoyed a great afternoon of golf at Wildernesse GC, near to Sevenoaks, Kent on 10th August.  And all for a £50 green fee and even less for those under 30 years of age. We played an individual Stableford round off full … Read More

OEGS vs Old Tonbridgeans – 20th July 2025

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  The weather forecast early on looked very grim for West Sussex GC and many had driven long distances from Herts, Bucks and London through torrential rain. We teed off at 9.00, 5 matches, waterproofs at the ready, the dark skies quickly cleared and we were rewarded with a dry … Read More

OEGS vs. King’s Canterbury 29th June 2025

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A team of 12 OEs assembled on Sunday, 29th June, under the leadership of Joel Pearce, to take on King’s Canterbury at Rye GC.  It was a great day for golf with temperatures around 26 degrees and minimal wind and the course, as usual at Rye, played very true, with … Read More

Cyril Gray 2025

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In very hot, sunny weather but with Worplesdon GC in excellent condition, our team of 6 players over the age of 50 convened to do battle in the Cyril Gray Tournament on 25th June.  Our players were Adrian Sharpin, rookie Ben Dawson, Paul Wickman, Tim Mote, Adam Walker and David … Read More

OEGS vs The College – 15th May 2025

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Full report to follow but we had a most enjoyable day which ended in a halved match, 2.5 to 2.5. Thanks to Peter Henley for organising the OE side and Alex Roberts the College team.

OEGS 2025 Norfolk Tour

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Twelve OEGS golfers gathered at midday on Friday 25 April for the first round of foursomes at Hunstanton GC, on the North Norfolk coast.  After lunch we set out with one Hunstanton member in each of our foursomes, kindly organised by local OE, Andrew Sherwood. Playing this  championship links course … Read More

OEGS 2025 Zoom AGM – 28 May 7.00 pm

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The OEGS 2025 AGM is taking place via Zoom at 7.00 pm on Wednesday 28 May. Members will be receiving the various documents via email from the Secretary, David Burt. Copies of the documents are also available on this web site under the Members heading – Document Library. If you … Read More