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Old Grammarians’ Golfing Society

The society was formed in 1959 when two meetings a year were held. This has now increased to five events to which all Old Grammarians and associated members of the society are welcome. The society also encourages members to bring guests to the meetings. The society aims to play some of the best courses in the Home Counties and to provide enjoyable social golf for players of all abilities and handicaps.

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OGA Golfing Officers
Keith PovahAssistant Secretary
Keith StathamTreasurer
Alan BrownCaptain 2024
OGA Golfing Members

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Batley Steve
Bevan Peter
Blackburne Gary
Bland Mick
Boran Dave
Bowden Denis
Bowden Peter
Bradley Bob
Brown Alan
Buchan Graeme
Clark Dave
Clegg Robert
Cure John
Dawkins Leighton
Faulkner Peter
Gardiner Steve
Garrard Dave
Griggs John
Haines Ken
Hards Robert
Jackiewicz Tony
James David
King Laurie
Macve Philip
Newey Martin
Norton Steve
Oborne Keith
Olsen Laurie
Palmer Neil
Peraux Keith
Philpott Peter
Phipps Nick
Piper Gavin
Povah Keith
Rind Howard
Shaw Steve
Small David
Smith Terry
Statham Keith
Straszewski Andrew
Twyford Harry
Worster Terry
OGA Golfing Events
2023

2023 Program

DateEventComments
4th MaySeaford GCour usual 2-day event, where we play a team competition as well as individual stableford scores over the 2 days.
16 players competed over 2 days. Vice Capt.’s team beat the Secretary’s and Keith Povah won the EGGS trophy with 67 points.
12th JuneWest Byfleet GCunfortunately it never happened, due to lack of support.
27th JulyShirley Park GCOnly one dozen attended and we decided only to play 18 holes on the day.
12 players in good weather on a very good course. Keith Povah won 35 points.
7th SeptWoodcote Park GCWoodcote Park is a good society course, which we haven’t played for a while. We had 12 golfers attend, including 2 guests.
The day was won by one of our relatively new members, Tony Jackiewicz with 38 points.
Peter Faulkner came second with 34 and Graeme Buchan third with 33.
Our 2 guests won the Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive competitions.
16th OctEffingham GCtraditional end of season event. golf and lunch are followed by the AGM.
11 players in lovely weather and some very good scores, with 8 of the 11 scoring 33 or more.
The greens were difficult having just been hollow-tined. But it was the same for everyone.
 
The winner was Dave Clark with 40 points, his first win for a long time ! Well played.
Second was Steve Gardner with 37 points and Keith Statham came 3rd with 35.
Both of these gentlemen also won the Nearest the Pin holes.
1st   Dave Clark – 40 points (POY -10)
2nd   Steve Gardner – 37 points (POY – 7)
3rd    Keith Statham – 35 points (POY – 6)
4th   Peter Bowden – 34 points (POY – 5)
5th   Gary Blackburne – 33 points (POY – 4)
6th   Tony Jackiewicz  – 33 points (POY – 3)
7th    Laurie King – 33 points (POY – 2)
8th    Peter Faulkner – 33 points (POY – 1)
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2024

Program for 2024

DateEventComments
27th MarchCoulsdon Court GC21 players competed for the Rowland Jones trophy. Unfortunately the weather was awful – horrible rain and wind, which meant that only half of the players were strong enough to complete the 18 holes, but despite all that, it was great to get together again and see a few old friendly faces. Thanks must go to Peter Bowden who helped to organise a very good deal at Coulsdon Court GC. We had 3 guests and one of them, Paul Jackiewicz, playing off only 6.6, came in with a superb 37 points, to win the day.
The highest scoring OG was his dad, Tony Jackiewicz who came second with 35 points to win the trophy. Third was Steve Gardiner with 32 points.
 
Alan Brown did his Captain’s drive-in and Keith Povah and Steve Batley shared the sweepstake prize. Nearest the Pin was won by Dave Garrard.
A very enjoyable day and a great start to the last official year of the OGGS, but encouraging that so many members just want to keep on meeting up and playing !
23/24th MaySeaford GCThe OG Golf Society met at Seaford on 23 & 24 May. A traditional 2 day annual meeting, normally held April/May time.
We had 16 golfers on both days, forming 2 teams (Captain v Treasurer).
Over the 2 days, the Treasurer’s team won easily 8.5 v 3.5. Denis Bowden won the first day with 37 points and Steve Batley won the second day on countback with 33 points.
Steve Batley won the EGGS trophy with the top score over the 2 days. Gary Blackburne came second.
 
As always a thoroughly enjoyable event, especially when the weather was glorious. Lovely views over the coast, a very good course in excellent condition and a few beers sitting on the terrace in the sunshine.
We have been going to Seaford for over 30 years now. Long may it continue.
11th JulyBanstead GCThe Old Grammarians Golf Society had our 3rd meeting this year at Banstead Downs Golf Club on 11th July.
It was Captain’s day and very well supported by 24 golfers. We were blessed with lovely weather on a very good society golf course.
Alan Brown, the Captain, generously provided the prizes and bought everyone a drink with the lunch.
 
Keith Statham won the day and the Brian Martin trophy with an excellent 39 points.  5 guests joined us and 2 of them were in the top 5.
Our captain, Alan Brown, won the Nearest the Pin hole and Gary Blackburne won our Nearest the Pin in 2 hole.
 
A very enjoyable day and the top 8 Grammarians for their point score towards the Player of the Year –
 
Keith Statham – score of 39 – 10 points
Peter Faulkner – 32  – 7 points
Dave Garrard – 31 – 6 points
Graeme Buchan – 31 – 5 points
Keith Povah  – 31 – 4 points
Alan Brown – 31 – 3 points
Gary Blackburne – 30 – 2 points
Steve Shaw – 30 – 1 point
26th SeptSurrey National GC
1st NovEffingham GC


OGA Golfing Results

2023

DateLocationEventNameResult
4th MaySeaford GCEGGS trophyKeith Povah1st
Terry Smith2nd
Steve Gardiner3rd
27th JulyShirley Park GCBrian Martin Trophy Keith Povah1st
Peter Bevan2nd
Graeme Buchan3rd
7th SeptWoodcote Park GCHoc LarmesTony Jackiewicz1st
Peter Faulkner2nd
Graeme Buchan3rd
6th OctEffingham GCMemorial JugDave Clark1st
Steve Gardner2nd
Keith Statham3rd
(See OGA Golfing Rankings for full results)
2024

DateLocationEventNameResult
27th MarchCoulsdon Court GCRowland Jones trophyTony Jackiewicz1st
Steve Gardiner2nd
Peter Bowden3rd
23/24th MaySeaford GCEGGS Steve Bat;ley1st
Gary Blackburne2nd
Peter Faulkner3rd
11th JulyBanstead GCBrian Martin TrophyKeith Statham1st
Peter Faulkner2nd
Dave Garrard3rd
1st
2nd
3rd
(See OGA Golfing Rankings for full results)
OGA Golfing 2023 Rankings

NameEGGSRowland
Jones
Brian
Martin
Hoc
Larmes
Memorial
Jug
2023
Points
Rank
Keith Povah1010201st
Steve Gardiner6247192nd
Peter Faulkner571133rd
Tony Jackiewicz 10313
Peter Bevan75125th
Graham Buchan6612
Dave Clark110117th
Keith Statham46108th
Peter Philpott5499th
Terry Smith729
Gary Blackburn314811th
Peter Bowden5512th
Howard Rind3313th
Laurie King2214th
Alan Brown22
OGA Golfing 2024 Rankings

NameRoland JonesEGGSBrian
Martin
Hoc
Larmes
Memorial
Jug
2024
Points
Rank
Steve Batley510151
Peter Faulkner6713=2
Keith Statham121013=2
Steve Gardiner74114
Tony Jackiewicz1010=5
Graeme Buchan5510=5
Gary Blackburne7297
Peter Bowden66=8
Dave Garrard66=8
Keith Oborne44=10
Keith Povah44=10
Leighton Dawkins33=12
Peter Philpott213=12
Howard Rind33=12
Alan Brown33=12
Steve Shaw1116