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Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? Rye apparently
This year at the Spring Meeting, we were surprised to have a ticked off a rather bizarre (unverified) record . Of the 35 people who took part over the course of the weekend, we had five sets of brothers taking part. The family affair included: A pair of Kellys A pair of Salmons Two pairs of Burns (multi-generational) A Pair of Mallinsons There was also: A single Byrne, of no relation to the the Burns, but close enough Another Burn of no relation (but a strong suited hand for

OWGS
May 111 min read


The Docker Club
Dear OWGS members, Your Committee has been considering how the OWGS should remember and pay tribute to John Goodeve-Docker, who had been Honorary Secretary and Treasurer of the Society for almost 30 years before his sad passing in November last year. John contributed a huge amount to the Society - organising our Spring and Autumn meetings, keeping on top of our finances, maintaining an excellent relationship with College, keeping in close touch with leaving College golfers a

OWGS
Apr 242 min read


Tour 2026 - Kent Coast
You are invited to participate in a tour of the South East coast of England. We've got quite the line up. Below you'll see all the details on where, what and how we will advance through one of the finest regions in golf. Royal St. Georges Host of 15 Open Championships, alongside numerous prestigious amateur and professional events. During our time at the club, we will be hosted by Edward Bragg – OW from 2007 and a member at Royal St Georges, who has kindly negotiated special
Jag Bhabra
Apr 243 min read
The 100 Club
Background to the 100 Club (Now The Docker Club) The 100 Club was set up about 15 years ago on the initiative of John Goodeve-Docker. Its purpose is to provide a fun way to enable OWGS members to help the Society subsidise the golf played by our younger members. Each year, several OWGS members contribute a multiple of £10 to the Club, and each £10 buys one ticket for the annual draw, which takes place at the dinner during the Spring Meeting in Rye in early May. 40% of the tot
Jag Bhabra
Apr 242 min read


Spring Meeting 2026 Invitation
The OWGS Spring Meeting will take place at Rye Golf Club, East Sussex on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of May 2026. You are invited to apply to attend by filling in the attached form. Please apply as soon as possible, and in any event before 19 April 2026. {NOTE: We are now taking sign ups for reserve/ waiting list as we've reached the max number in the first come first served} Rye is a world class venue Order of Play On the Saturday, we will play 18 holes of foursomes in the

OWGS
Jan 293 min read


John Goodeve-Docker
I am very sad to tell you that John Goodeve-Docker passed away on Thursday 27th November after a short illness.

OWGS
Dec 1, 20251 min read


Sign up for the 2025 Autumn Meeting at Huntercombe
We are delighted to invite members to the Autumn Meeting 2025 , taking place at the beautiful Huntercombe Golf Club, Henley-on-Thames on...

OWGS
Aug 20, 20251 min read


OWGS 2025 Tour - Portugal
After the success of the OWGS tour where we successfully invaded various Scottish territories. We go again; to Portugal!

OWGS
Jan 14, 20251 min read


END OF YEAR MESSAGE 2024
It’s that time of the year again. Firstly I’d like to a big thank all those who helped make our Centenary such a memorable year.

John Goodeve- Docker
Dec 16, 20242 min read


OW Sports Club Triangular
As part of our centenary celebrations a fixture against the OW Cricket Club (OWCC) and the OW Rugby Football Club (OWRFC) has been...

OWGS
Sep 18, 20241 min read


Autumn Meeting 2024 - The Results
On a a beautiful September Sunday, in the heart of Oxfordshire, the OWs descended upon the iconic Huntercombe Golf Club. With dryer...

OWGS
Sep 17, 20241 min read


OWGS Centenary Scotland Tour 31st Oct-4th Nov
Gentlemen, As part of our OWGS Centenary celebrations, we have organised a tour to East Lothian culminating in a match against The...

OWGS
Aug 11, 20241 min read


Spring Meeting Winners 2024
After another fabulous weekend under slightly cooler than preferred conditions, we have come with new, immortalised, winners from the Spring

John Goodeve- Docker
May 2, 20241 min read


2024 Halford Hewitt Side Announced
2024 Halford Hewitt team to take on Bradfield in the first round at Royal St Georges.

OWGS
Apr 8, 20241 min read


Provisional Fixtures For 2024
See below our provisional fixture list for the upcoming year. Please feel free to contact the match managers to make yourself available...

OWGS
Dec 18, 20231 min read


End Of Year Message For 2023
Fellow OW Golfers, Hopefully you will all have read the update I sent out (2 weeks ago) at the end of November, which covered the...

John Goodeve- Docker
Dec 18, 20232 min read


Bernard Darwin 2023
Match report by skipper Ian Burn Woking Golf Club, was at it’s magnificent best for the start of the Bernard Darwin. Despite a chilly...

OWGS
Jul 4, 20233 min read


Halford Hewitt 2023
Report by Jon Douglas After many trials and a brilliant turnout the 2023 Hewitt was another frustrating first-round exit for the team....

OWGS
May 1, 20231 min read


Invitation to Spring Meeting 2023 at Rye
Note: This is was emailed to all members by John. If you did not receive the email and would like to sign up, contact John directly or...

John Goodeve- Docker
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Rye Hosts The final 2023 Hewitt Trail
Report by Jon Douglas The final OW 2023 Hewitt Trail was held at Rye yesterday with 14 players playing, plenty of returning faces coupled...

OWGS
Feb 21, 20231 min read
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