It is my painful duty to report the death recently of Brian Meaby, one of the stalwarts of the OEGS alongside his brother Robert and, in more recent years, his son Charles. Brian represented Eastbourne in the Halford Hewitt between 1956 and 2010, so therefore playing in 7 different decades. … Read More
What a marvellous way to finish the OEGS Golfing Year The OEGS golf season of 2024 has been nothing short of memorable, featuring exciting events across stunning courses and showcasing incredible talent and sportsmanship. The Richard Day Knockout concluded with a thrilling final at Rye Golf Club, where Harry Rimmer … Read More
Our provisional fixtures and events for 2025 are now available. In addition to our regular programme of events, playing top-class courses at much reduced green fee rates, we are exploring a few other golf opportunities next year. More details will be posted in due course on the website. Click the … Read More
As in its 2 previous years, we gathered for the semi-finals and final of the 2024 Richard Day Knockout at Rye GC, the 4 competitors all getting a free day’s golf and excellent lunch. Chris Stephenson acted as our host and it was wonderful also to have Louise and Claire … Read More
West Surrey Golf Club hosted a Triangular Match among the Old Eastbournians, the Old Reedonians (Reeds School, Cobham, Surrey) and the Old Dovorians (Dover College, Kent) on 10th October 2024. Playing in clement, seasonal weather, 18 competitors in 6 three-ball matches teed off, aspiring to achieve the highest Stableford score … Read More
17 OEGS members turned out for this event, 5 of whom were first timers. There was no rain but a strong south easterly wind made for tough playing conditions. This did not however prevent Alex Photiou driving the green at the 306 yard 5th hole, indeed it may have helped … Read More
On a gloriously sunny day, the OEGS put out 6 players but unfortunately Lancing had a last minute drop out and so could only field 5 against us. It was great to have Mike Hutchinson and Will Hawes playing in their first match for the OEGS. Playing fourball match play, … Read More
The tournament at West Sussex involves teams of 6 playing scratch foursomes morning and afternoon with a superb lunch in between. The teams as usual came from Brighton, Eastbourne, Hurstpierpoint and Lancing. Ben Burrows and Chris Walker won their match in the morning against Lancing but lost in the afternoon … Read More
Thanks to the organisational skills of Colin Farrant a very good number of mostly younger OEs (and a team from the College itself) assembled at West Surrey GC to play a Texas Scramble event in teams of 4. 10% of the combined handicap of each team was used and the … Read More
A change of venue (from North Hants) but thanks again to Jo Grey for organing this match. The weather was kind and the Harry Colt designed course a real treat. 4 fourballs and a single were played. Chris Walker (playing with his hickory clubs) partnered Andreas Photiou to a memorable … Read More
As the leaves start to fall and the autumn cold air descends we reflect on a busy summer programme and focus on the remaining few events for 2024. The finals of the Richard Day Cup take place at Rye Golf Club on Saturday 26 October, with the semi’s in the … Read More
Golf within the OE community is extremely buoyant, as you will see throughout this newsletter. With matches against other schools, competing against the common room and more sociable events there is something for everyone – it really does not depend on your ability! Meeting old friends, enjoying beautiful courses or … Read More
7 of us gathering at West Sussex GC to take on a similar number from Tonbridge. Our usual match manager, Ben Burrows, was absent with Covid but I am very pleased to report that our team included 4 of our younger members: Will Buckland (the senior of the 4), Oliver … Read More
A strong Eastbourne team assembled at Worplesdon Golf Club, some for practice and the dinner on 25th June. In the first round we sailed past Bishop’s Stortford with victories from all 3 pairs: Adrian Sharpin and Mark Stewart by 4&3, Ben Burrows and Paul Wickman by 7&6 and David Barwell … Read More
This was the first time the OEGS and ES (Eastbournian Society) joined forces to host a golf day for those in both societies. 24 players of mixed abilities congregated at Piltdown for a light lunch at midday. Chris Walker then welcomed everyone before we headed off on a beautiful day … Read More
Slightly damp conditions faced the OE team of Grant Leonard, Tim Mote, Piers Manktelow, and Harry Rimmer at Royal Wimbledon on Tuesday, 4th June. With a full four man team (unusual compared to some years) we set off in our strategically organised order. In spite of some very close matches, … Read More
The OEGS were back at Royal Eastbourne GC on 2nd June just 10 days after their game with the College to take on the school’s Common Room. This ended in another honourable draw, in glorious weather and with excellent company, this time by 2 wins, 2 losses and one half … Read More
Our 2024 match against the College was played in bright sunshine, offering blessed relief after all the rain through winter and spring, but with a stiff, fresh breeze, as is usual at Royal Eastbourne GC. A very enjoyable encounter ended in an honourable draw with one win, one loss and … Read More
The OEGS 2024 AGM is taking place via Zoom at 6.30 pm on Wednesday 29 May. Members should have received the various documents via email from the Secretary, David Burt. Copies of the documents are also available on the web site under the Members heading – Document Library. If you … Read More
Knole Park GC was in fabulous condition, with lush fairways and fast greens. The combination of little run on the fairways and lightning fast greens resulted in a particularly challenging test. The weather was amazing, unlike the golf. David Barwell and Jack Hughes went out first and scored 19 points. … Read More