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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Another beautiful evening on the hallowed and fast putting green at Royal Wimbledon for the qualifying round of the Public Schools Putting event. The putting Gods seemed to be working against us earlier in the day: Captain car trouble caused late arrival and, more importantly, our key +4 golfer sent … Read More
The OEGS fielded a team of 7 players at Royal Eastbourne GC against what, I am very pleased to report, is becoming an ever stronger team from the College itself. Everyone appears to have had a good time and we trust that we left a good impression of the OEGS … Read More
At Knole Park GC on 13th May, we did, by the skin of our teeth, qualify for the 2023 Grafton Morrish Finals. See https://www.graftonmorrish.org.uk/competition/current-year/ Our total of 76 Stableford Points came from: Peter Walker and Jack Hughes 24 pts, Alex and Harry Rimmer 26 and Tim Mote and Chris Hampton … Read More
The OEGS 2023 AGM is taking place via Zoom at 6.30 pm on Monday 22 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
Once again we were blessed with fine weather for our annual golf tour to the North Norfolk coast over the May Day bank holiday weekend. Our merry band of 10 golfers met on the Friday for a light lunch at Hunstanton GC and in the afternoon with help from Andrew … Read More
With Easter Sunday falling on the second Sunday in April, the Halford Hewitt commenced Thursday 30th March. However, we were drawn to play early doors Friday 31st March against Downside. With both teams quite close to one another on the Anderson scale, it was destined to be a close match. As a … Read More
Yet another match in this series which started in 1993 and, once again, a super day on the New Course at Walton Heath GC playing fourball better-ball matches. Hurstpierpoint proved too strong for us, winning by 5 matches to 1. The only victory for Eastbourne came courtesy of Ben Burrows … Read More
Please be aware that the deadline for entries to this competition has been extended to the end of 3rd April 2023. We currently have 24 entrants but a few more (up to perhaps a total of 32) would be most welcomed. Since matches in the early rounds are arranged by … Read More
I am very pleased to report that we shall once again be playing for the OEGS Scratch Cup (more correctly the Merritt Challenge Cup). This was last competed for in 2019 but this year we shall be at Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club on Sunday, 20th August. Peter Walker is … Read More
The OEGS organised a most successful evening of golf at Urban Golf in Smithfield, London on Wednesday, 25th January. 16 OEs turned up, the majority under the age of 30. We had 3 bays booked, each for 2 hours. The OEGS covered the cost of the golf and quite a … Read More
The draw for the 2023 Halford Hewitt has taken place and in the first round Eastbourne will be playing against Downside at 7.45am on Friday, 31st March at Royal St. George’s GC, Sandwich. We have a practice day alongside members of the Old Cranleighans at Royal St. George’s on Sunday, … Read More
We are extremely sorry to report that Graham Boal, KC, Old Eastbournian, President for Eternity of the Old Bailey Judges Golfing Society, member of Royal West Norfolk Golf Club and supporter of OEGS events over many years, died at his home on 30th December 2022. A Thanksgiving Service for Graham’s … Read More
This year the team comprising Adrian Sharpin, Will Oates, Peter Walker, Harry Rimmer, Alex Rimmer and Jack Hughes travelled to Hunstanton to take on Sedbergh College in the first round (and hitting the opening tee shot) of the Grafton Morrish 2022. The course was, as usual, in tremendous condition and … Read More