2024 Halford Hewitt

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This was a very special year for the Halford Hewitt Tournament seeing that the first one was played in 1924 (with Eastbourne joining in 1932).  The Centenary Dinner was held in London in January, there were a series of special events at Deal during Hewitt Week and all 64 schools … Read More

Richard Day Singles Knockout Competition 2024

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There are still places available for members to participate in this year’s popular OEGS Singles Knockout Competition and we have therefore extended the deadline to 5 April for members to sign up. The early rounds are played on a regional basis on a date and course to be decided between … Read More

OEGS Newsletters now being circulated

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With assistance from the Eastbournian Society we are going to be issuing regular newsletters to all our members. The first from our Secretary, David Burt and dated 13th February 2024 is available here.

Entry to 2024 fixtures now available online

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Please note that what we expect to be the final version of our 2024 Fixture List is now available on this website. Entry to events via the website is now possible and we encourage all members to use this method of application.

Halford Hewitt Centenary Dinner and 2024 Draw

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The Halford Hewitt Centenary Dinner and draw for the 2024 tournament took place in the Great Room of the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 10th January.  7 members of the OEGS were present making up a small but significant part of the 700 or so total attendance. The draw … Read More

Grafton Morrish Finals, Hunstanton GC, October 2023

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We were fortunate to receive a bye in the first round of this year’s Finals, and found ourselves drawn against Framlingham in the second round, with a favourable 11:00am tee time. Our first pair of David Barwell and Chris Hampton played steady golf and won their match 3&2. Our second … Read More

Sussex Schools Tournament – 17th September 2023

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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 were put out against very strong opposition (scratch and 1 in the morning, … Read More

OEGS vs Lancing – 21st September 2023

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Having not won the Lanbourne Bowl for a few years, OEGS captain, David Burt, was determined to change that losing run. The venue for our annual match against Lancing was once again the picturesque course of West Surrey, which was in great condition, despite the fact that a number of … Read More

Autumn Meeting at Cooden Beach – 10th September 2023

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Fifteen OEGS members assembled at Cooden Beach Golf Club in early September for the Autumn meeting. The gathering consisted of former pupils, parents of pupils and members of staff and Emma Garrett to see us off. The ladies took the top spots on the winners’ podium with Iryna Photiou capturing the Crosse … Read More

Texas Scramble at West Surrey GC 3rd September 2023

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6 teams assembled for the second OEGS Texas Scramble aimed at the younger OE golfers that included just one oldie (our Hon.Sec.) and a youthful Mum who had 2 of her offspring playing, one for the OEs and one for the College team. We were blessed with a lovely early … Read More

Carl Spencer, 1941-2023

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We are very sorry to report the sad news that fellow OEGS member Carl Spencer died recently.  Carl was best known as an extremely accomplished jazz musician and the leader of Spencer’s Washboard Kings which later became known as Spencer’s Nighthawks.  We shall of course remember him for his exploits … Read More

OEGS vs. Uppingham 26th July 2023

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This year’s match was held at North Hants GC in bright sunny weather except for light rain for the last 45 minutes, preceded by a tasty brunch. As usual, the course was in fine shape and the event was enjoyed in good spirit all round. The changed format was 4-BBB … Read More

OEGS Scratch Cup 20th August 2023

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We last played for the OEGS Scratch Cup (the Merritt Challenge Cup to give it its correct name) in 2019 but we revived the challenge at Royal Ashdown Forest GC on Sunday, 20th August 2023.  Peter Walker acted as our Match Manager and he managed to attract a good field … Read More

OEGS vs. Tonbridge 16th July 2023

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Thanks to our match manager Ben Burrows putting a great team togther, we managed to record yet another win over Tonbridge at West Sussex GC on Sunday 16th July.  Our team consisted of: Ben, Peter Walker, Chris Hampton, Tony Dunn, David Dunn, Charlie Hobden, Chris Walker and Ben’s son Henry … Read More

OEGS vs. King’s Canterbury 2nd July 2023

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Another in our long running series of matches vs. King’s Canterbury at Rye GC.  And, I am very pleased to report, another victory for the OEGS.  We play foursomes off handicap and at lunch it was level at 3 matches all thanks to wins by Joel Pearce / Bill Riddick, … Read More

2023 Cyril Gray Tournament

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The Eastbourne team consisted of David Barwell, Ben Burrows, Tony Dunn, Adam Walker, Chris Walker and Paul Wickman.  The tournament was played at Worplesdon GC between 21st and 23rd June, albeit we did not last beyond the 21st.  Some of the team practiced on the 20th and some of us … Read More

OEGS vs. College Common Room – 4th June 2023

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The OEGS met the Eastbourne College Common Room team at Royal Eastbourne GC for our annual fixture on a glorious summer Sunday afternoon, weather which seems to have become the norm for this fixture. The OEGS team was looking for revenge after last year’s sound defeat and our lead-off pairing … Read More