OEGS news as of 11th July 2022

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We have had two very good victories recently, both at Rye: firstly 2-1 over Brighton with all matches going to the 18th green; secondly against King’s Canterbury by 6.5-3.5 over two rounds of foursomes. We could not repeat our run in the 2021 Cyril Gray.  This time we lost to … Read More

Public Schools Putting Tournament 2022

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A superb result for Eastbourne in this most demanding of tournaments which takes place annually on the very testing 18 hole putting green at Royal Wimbledon Golf Club. In our first round on 7th June, the team of Grant and Robert Leonard, Peter Walker and Mark Justice came first out … Read More

OEGS AGM via Zoom – 6.00pm on Monday, 27th June 2022

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We are holding our 2022 AGM via Zoom at 6.00pm on Monday, 27th June. Members will have received the relevant documents via email but these are also available on this website in the Document Library under the Members heading. The zoom link is shown on the Agenda. We hope that … Read More

OEGS vs. the College 19th May 2022

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Our annual fixture against the College was played at Royal Eastbourne GC. At 8-a-side, we played fourball better-ball matchplay, in many cases with the OEs receiving shots off their lower handicap opponents. David Dunn and Chris Walker were thankful to halve with the Shakespeare brothers in a very low scoring … Read More

Foundation Golf Challenge 2022

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Following recent discussions with the Eastbournian Society, it has been agreed that some of the money raised by the Foundation Golf Challenge on Thursday, 7th July at Royal Eastbourne GC will go towards supporting golf at the College. The majority of the money raised will still go towards the Peter … Read More

2022 Grafton Morrish Qualifying

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The 2022 Grafton Morrish regional qualifier was held at Knole Park GC on 7th May. The format was the same as always, in that 3 pairs played scratch foursomes Stableford. The 7 highest placed teams (out of 16) would qualify for finals to be held at Hunstanton & Royal West … Read More

2022 Richard Day Singles Knockout – Finals at Rye GC

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The draw for the inaugural Richard Day Singles Knockout has now been published.  Refer to Fixtures / Knockout Draw and Fixtures / Knockout Event Rules. OEGS President, Chris Walker said: “We thought it would be a fitting tribute to dedicate this new event in memory of Richard Day (Gonville 1982-87), … Read More

2022 Norfolk Tour

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Super weather and super golf courses – Hunstanton, Royal West Norfolk (Brancaster) and Sheringham. Those who did not come really missed something !! We kicked off at Hunstanton on the Friday afternoon alongside a few Hunstanton members supplied by Andrew Sherwood. Dinner at The Duck at Stanhoe set us up … Read More

2022 Halford Hewitt Golf Tournament

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The Halford Hewitt Tournament played at Royal Cinque Ports, Royal St.George’s and Prince’s Golf Clubs in April each year consists of teams of 10 playing foursomes matchplay off scratch. As usual, Eastbourne was one of the 64 school teams competing, and we had one of our most successful runs. We … Read More

New Range of OEGS Branded Merchandise

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By popular demand, we are now in a position to offer a selection of top quality OEGS branded merchandise, which we have sourced from Asbri Golf, a PGA Partner and supplier to over 5,000 golf clubs worldwide and Glenmuir, the well-known Scottish manufacturer. From Asbri – caps, umbrellas, towels, ball … Read More

2022 Halford Hewitt

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The draw for the 2022 Halford Hewitt has taken place and in the first round Eastbourne will be playing against Bishop’s Stortford at 8.55am on Thursday, 7th April at Royal Cinque Ports GC, Deal. We have a practice day alongside members of the Old Cranleighans at Royal St. George’s GC … Read More

Grafton Morrish – 1st to 3rd October 2021

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The Grafton Morrish was back in 2021 and after some practice late on the Thursday afternoon we took on Bedford School in the First Round early on the Friday morning at Hunstanton. Adrian Sharpin and Jack Hughes won handsomely by 5&4 but late substitutes Chris Walker and Andrew Sherwood lost … Read More

Halford Hewitt – 9th to 12th September 2021

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The 2021 Halford Hewitt, postponed from April because of the Covid pandemic, was played in the most glorious weather. And the 3 golf courses involved – Deal, Prince’s and Royal St.George’s – were all in wonderful condition with extremely challenging rough. The Eastbourne team of 10 in the main competition, … Read More

OEGS v UPPINGHAM MATCH REPORT 04.08.21

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The 5th ‘edition’ of the Uppingham match was played on a glorious summer’s day at North Hants GC which was in stunning condition. And the team’s Big Match Temperament equalled the ‘bigness’ of the delicious pork schnitzel at lunch as we emerged victorious by 3 & 2 from five 4-ball … Read More

OEGS retains King’s crown

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The sodden skies did not deter a merry band of OE golfers from turning up at Rye on 4th July for the annual fixture against the old enemy, Old King’s Canterburian GS. This was the first fixture since the sad loss of Richard Day and with his usual impeccable timing … Read More

2021 Halford Hewitt

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Eastbourne have been drawn to play against Eton in the 1st round of the 2021 Halford Hewitt.  Subject to final confirmation of the time, this match is due to start at 10.45am on Thursday, 9th September at Prince’s Golf Club, Sandwich. So the battles of 2 OEGSs.  Bring them on … Read More