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Halford Hewitt Report (2026)
The OWGS once again showed promise in the Halford Hewitt, making the weekend stages for the 3rd year running

OWGS
Jul 22 min read


Spring Meeting 2026 Report
The Spring Meeting of the OWGS was held at Rye Golf Club on the first weekend in May. This
was our 83rd Spring Meeting at Rye; the first was held in 1935.
Accounting on the Rye veranda proving complicated
35 members participated over the weekend, with a great spread of generations

OWGS
May 152 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

OWGS
Apr 243 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


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


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


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


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. Drawing Canford in the first round at Deal the team consisted of: Sallis & Ferguson-Jones Harper & Mackie Gowar & Thomas Edmunds & A Peters Bragg & E Peters Reserve: Coleman Unfortunately, despite many games going down the final stretch of holes, the final result was 1.5-3.5 in favour of a good Canford side. An exit in the first round of th

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


Change of Date: OWs vs OCs at Royal Wimbledon
Due to a double booking we have had to rearrange the fixture against the Old Cheltonians from the 4th of May to the 10th of May. A fine...

OWGS
Feb 13, 20231 min read


OWs Beat Bradfield In Potential Hewitt Preview
Match report by Jon Douglas The 2023 OW Hewitt campaign got underway on Sunday with the first team trial v Bradfield at The Berkshire....

OWGS
Jan 31, 20231 min read


Halford Hewitt 2023 Draw Announced
The Hewitt draw has been announced and the OWGS will take on Canford in the first round at Royal Cinque Ports Golf club aka Deal. The...

John Goodeve- Docker
Jan 17, 20231 min read


Waterloo Day Summer Meeting 2023
In response to a high demand from those of you who want to play OW golf occasionally but also would like to be a bit competitive and play...

John Goodeve- Docker
Jan 17, 20231 min read


OWGS Christmas Update - 2022
Annual Christmas update covering the year gone and year to come

John Goodeve- Docker
Dec 14, 20223 min read
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