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| Fighting Finish for OFGS Veterans in Cyril Gray |
Last Updated: Thursday, 20 August 2009
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Cyril Gray Tournament (Three pairs, each individual over 50 years old), 25th- 27th June 2009.
Barry Lorkin writes, "The team, Robin Anderton, Robin Beckwith, Jim Crosbie, Martin Lamb, Barry Lorkin, Michael Spencer, and Peter Watts lost to Chigwell 2-1 in the 1st round.
In the Plate we had an excellent run, beating Ampleforth 2-1 in the 1st round, and Trent 2½ - ½ in the 2nd round, before losing very narrowly in the semi-final to Berkhamsted, 2-1, this deciding match being lost on the 19th hole".
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| Porter's Golfing Heroes Take a 5-2 Lead Over Old Ipswichians |
Last Updated: Tuesday, 16 June 2009
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Peter Howard-Dobson (R 65-69) reports: The last time I wrote about the series of informal golf matches between teams led by Norman Porter (Hon Sec SOF) and Karl Daniels (Chairman of Governors, Ipswich School) was in June 2006 when the OF side pulled-off a stunning victory to level the new series two-all.
Since then, winning has become a bit of a habit for Porter's team - not wishing to be outshone, perhaps, by those pesky shooters! Anyway, suffice it to say that, three years on, the OFs beat the OIs 4 1/2 to 1 1/2 at Woodbridge on Monday 15th June, to take a magnificent 5-2 lead.
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| OFGS Spring Meeting Report |
Last Updated: Friday, 22 May 2009
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David Turnbull, OFGS Hon Secretary, reports:
The OFGS Spring Meeting was once again held in fine, sunny weather at The Warren Golf Club near Maldon on Tuesday, 19th May. Unfortunately, for the first time in many years, there was a disappointing turn out from players of all abilities. The sixteen who did play had a most enjoyable day.
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| Grafton Morrish Tournament |
Last Updated: Thursday, 14 May 2009
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The first team played at Knole Park GC in the South East regional qualifying round on Saturday 9th May. Hopes of qualifying for the finals were high following the recent fine run in the Halford Hewitt Plate, but the absence of one or two of our stronger players weakened the team and we were unsuccessful, finishing some way down the field. Our playing partners, Sevenoaks School (local knowledge?), did qualify and we wish them every success in the finals. Playing scratch foursomes off the very back tees on a testing course, even in pleasant sunny conditions, is always very demanding.
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| OFGS Team Upbeat for Grafton Morrish Qualifying |
Last Updated: Wednesday, 15 April 2009
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David Turnbull, OFGS Secretary, reports:
"Fresh from its fine run in the Halford Hewitt Plate, where it reached the quarter finals, the OFGS 1st team is playing with Sevenoaks School in the qualifying round of the Grafton Morrish Old Boys’ Golf Tournament at Knole Park Golf Club, Sevenoaks,on Saturday, 9th May at 12.20pm.
The team, comprising three pairs playing scratch foursomes, qualified for the knock out stages two years ago, and it is hoped that they will be able to emulate that fine achievement again this year.
Your support would be warmly welcomed on the day in the delightful surroundings of Knole Park.”
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| Halford Hewitt Team Reach Quarter Finals - In the Plate Competition! |
Last Updated: Friday, 10 April 2009
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 David Turnbull reports that the OF team were knocked-out in the first round of the Halford Hewitt competition (see Read More for Gavin Cowell's full report). However, their dander was up for the Plate Competition, and they overcame some serious opposition to get as far as the Quarter Finals.
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| "WANTED": OF Spectators To Support Halford Hewitt Team |
Last Updated: Tuesday, 3 February 2009
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 Gavin Cowell, OFGS team captain, reports that The Halford Hewitt, the largest premier amateur golf tournament in the world, is again nearly upon us (Click Read More for details). Front-runners for the team are currently - Gavin Cowell - John Wybar - Richard Graves - Peter Watts - Charlie Plunkett - Alex Cameron - Jonny Newton - Rob Atton - Andrew Towler - Martin Lamb - Robin Anderton - Roger Wharton & Mike Schneidau. As ever, if you would like to be considered for the team, please contact Gavin on 07901 822023.
As you can see, we do have some strong players and they would very much welcome support from friendly OFs.
For non-cognoscenti, the Halford Hewitt represents the pinnacle of inter-school alumni golf, and has been going since the mid-1920s - see www.halfordhewitt.org for more information.
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| OFGS Halve Match v College |
Last Updated: Monday, 13 October 2008
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 Dateline 10th October: Robin Anderton (S 54-59) reports a close-fought battle between a College team and a hand-picked squad representing the OFGS last Friday.
Individual results (OFGS player first in each pairing) were:
Jonny Newton beat Doug Telfer, Martin Lamb lost to Jo Jo Hamer-Philip, Brian Evans lost to Katsuhiro Misaki, Matt Stolls beat Alex Summers, Pat Hitchcock lost to David Morgan, Robin Anderton beat Chris Hobson, Michael Spencer beat James Scholar, Harry Bush beat Chris Rowles, Roger Wharton lost to Patrick Spraggs, and Dudley Holland lost to Ben Gowing.
Robin reports it was a really good day and much enjoyed by all who took part.
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| OFGS Autumn 2008 Meeting Report |
Last Updated: Tuesday, 16 September 2008
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 The OFGS Autumn Meeting was held at Aldeburgh GC on Friday 12th September. It was attended by 22 OF’s who battled bravely through the wettest morning’s golf many could remember at an OFGS meeting. After a hot shower and a well earned drink and lunch, and with the rain finally relenting, most of the bedraggled survivors played 9 holes foursomes in the afternoon before retiring to the bar for another well earned drink and prize giving. Special mention should be made of Roger Wharton, a new member this year to both the OFGS and Aldeburgh GC, who had the best score of day with 40 points, best scratch score and best combined total for the Spring and Autumn Meetings.
Click on Read More for further details.
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| Golfers Struggle in Cyril Gray Tournaments |
Last Updated: Thursday, 10 July 2008
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 David Turnbull (OFGS Secretary) has reported the following results:
Cyril Gray Tournament at Worplesdon (three pairs, foursomes off scratch, each individual over 50 years of age): 26th - 28th June 2008
The team of Philip Arnold, Robin Anderton, Martin Lamb, Michael Spencer, Colin Stokes and Barry Lorkin lost in round one 2½-½ to Epsom. In the plate competition in the afternoon against Rossall we lost 2-1. Rossall went on to win the plate.
Senior Cyril Gray Tournament at Worplesdon (one pair, each individual over 65 years of age, with combined age of more than 140 years!): 28th June 2008
In the Senior Cyril Gray Tournament (stableford foursomes off scratch) Colin Stokes and Barry Lorkin were paired with Stonyhurst but did not get enough points to be a prizewinner.
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