We were blessed with a lovely crisp and sunny day at Walton Heath for our winter meeting, albeit very wet underfoot having been closed on both Tuesday and Wednesday after heavy rain. We were delighted to have a record turnout of 34 golfers, 22 members and 12 guests – most of them regulars. We were…
Sussex Schools Sunday 22nd September 2019 The 15th playing of the Sussex Schools match was again held at West Sussex Golf club and attended by the usual 4 Sussex schools teams of Hurstpierpoint, Brighton, Eastbourne and Lancing. The 2018 event was a wash out after torrential rain on the day and the forecast for this…
AUTUMN TOUR 2019- SAUNTON GOLF CLUB, DEVON This being the 90th year of the Society (OHJGS) I was hopeful that it should be as memorable as possible. Therefore, on Friday the 13th September (we know no fear) 12 illustrious members and guests met at noon for a small lunch and then an afternoon of 18…
OHJ PARIS TOUR 2019 August 26 – 30 Tour Report Once again, blissful blue skies welcomed us as we navigated our way across northern France, some more successfully than others, along our now well-trodden golf route (even modern technology couldn’t save Fulch and friends from a two hour meander round the highways and byways of…
The summer meeting took place at Royal Ashdown Forest GC on 2nd August. We were pleased to welcome two new members Will Collard and Jack Carson who have both left the school very recently and are also keen cricketers. The morning round was played on the Old Course for the President’s Cup and was won…
The Mellin Competition 2019 The Mellin is an inter-schools scratch foursomes competition, held at West Hill Golf Club near Woking, for 3 age groups: over 55, over 65 and over 75. The over 55s (3 pairs) over 2 days were represented by Jeremy Waud, Mark Baldock, Nick Budge, Patrick McGahan, Dudley Stratford,…
Report on Match against Old Canfordians at Stoneham, 2nd July 2019 A thoroughly enjoyable match was played against Old Canfordians at Stoneham on the 2nd July. A slightly diminished complement on both sides this year but none the less competitive. The course was in excellent condition and a strong test on the day. OJ’s lost…
Ruddlesdin is Senior Winner of Norfolk Tour Paul Ruddlesdin restored his status as OHJGS Senior Champion Golfer of the Year with an impressive performance throughout the Norfolk Tour. Once again based in Swaffham, the tourers played at Swaffham, Royal West Norfolk and Thetford. Paul’s consistent play at Swaffham and Thetford was augmented with a very…
Schools Putting Competition at Royal Wimbledon 6th June 2019 The OHJGS team of Jeremy Waud, Dan Burstow, Christian Wimshurst and Will Carroll competed against seven other schools in this annual putting event with eight different schools competing over four evenings, two per evening going through to the Final and two schools per evening facing relegation.…
There were 11 members and 1 guest for another enjoyable 18 holes and Dinner at the Drift. Our President, Rob McCowen was successful on countback from second placed John Fraser. Bob Carter won longest drive and John Fraser won nearest the pin. Former President Keith Jenkin joined us for 8 holes and Dinner. Derick Fulcher…