The Old Marlburian Golfing Society

The Halford Hewitt 2025 continued today with Marlborough teeing off against Felsted at 10:40 at Royal Cinques Ports. The match came down to the wire, with Felsted winning the decider at the 21st, having reached the green in two, 15ft from the pin. It was too good for Marlborough pair who had fought back valiantly to be 1 up on the 18th tee, but found thick rough to the left of the 18th green and were unable to close the match out

Pair	Pairing		Result
1	Chas Blockley &  Angus Murray		WON 1up
2	Hamish Greenwood &  Elliott Matthews		LOST 21st
3	Worcester Bawden &   Justin Rhodes		LOST 3/1
4	Charlie Foster &   Oscar Powell		LOST 5/4
5	Jamie Amor &  Jim Hewer		WON 3/1

In expectation of TWO rounds today, Matt Mockridge had changed things around and brought in rotation of players, pairings and order for the match against Felsted

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The Halford Hewitt 2025 is under way. Click on the link for team news:

Halford Hewitt

Marlborough is through to the second round, where we will play Felsted, who beat Taunton

The first pair tees off at 10.40am Royal Cinques Ports

Pair	Pairing	Playing hole	Status
1	Hamish Greenwood &  Elliott Matthews		WON 8/7
2	Charlie Foster &   Oscar Powell		Lost at 19th
3	David Niven &   Justin Rhodes		Lost at 19th
4	Chas Blockley &  Angus Murray		WON 2 up
5	Jamie Amor &  Jim Hewer		WON 8/6

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Subsidies have been in place for many years and will continue for the foreseeable future. With effect from 1-Apr-2025, subsidies towards the cost of a day's golf, including the green fee and the cost of lunch are as follows:

• Players 25 years and under will receive a subsidy of up to £75 towards the daily cost for both matches and meetings
• Players 26 to 35 years will receive a subsidy of up to £40 towards the daily cost for both matches and meetings

In OMGS meetings only (ie rather than matches), players of 36 years and over will receive a subsidy of £30 towards the daily cost.

Subsidies are designed to encourage youngsters to play in matches and everybody to attend meetings. The scheme will be reviewed annually

Match managers should include the estimated cost of the day on the website so that members, when they register, can see how much they will have to pay.

Any queries should be referred to the Honorary Secretary.

Please note that subsidies will only be paid to those who have a DD mandate in place for payment of the annual subscription. This includes College Leavers paying £2 per year

Sad news has reached us that Robin Garran, who was Captain of the Society in 2007/8 died peacefully on 13th March 2025, aged 86

A celebration of his remarkable life will be held at 1.30pm on April 25th in St Mary's Church, Donhead, SP7 9DQ. All inquiries to Merefield & Henstridge Ltd (info@mhfd.com or 01747 853532)

I am taking 11 players this year in order to give us most options for the best 5 pairs.  Youth is creeping into the side, although we retain wisdom and experience for now.

Jamie Amor

Worcester Bawden

Chas Blockley

Charlie Foster

Hamish Greenwood

Jim Hewer

Elliot Matthews

Angus Murray

David Niven

Oscar Powell

Justin Rhodes

Our first match is against Downside at Deal on Thursday 10th April at 11.15am.  We are grateful for any support.

Matt Mockridge, Captain, OMGS Halford Hewitt

The team for the Brent Knoll Bowl will be:

Hamish Greenwood & Elliot Matthews

Jim Hewer & Oscar Powell

Angus Murray & Justin Rhodes

We have recently received the sad news that Robin Baker died on 4th November from a brain haemorrhage. His funeral will be held at 2.15pm on Wednesday 11th December at Guildford Crematorium GU7 3DB. This is to be followed by a reception at Hankley Common Golf Club GU10 2DD.

If anyone wishes to attend, please let Robin’s son Alastair know on almcbaker@icloud.com or 07720 425525

We have been informed by Chris Worlidge of the sad news that, after a short illness, his father Peter died peacefully at home on 4^th October, aged 93. He was a great friend and supporter of the OMGS and an accomplished golfer well into his eighties and beyond

Our thoughts and best wishes go out to Chris and Joey.

There will be a service of thanksgiving on Thursday 24th October at 2 pm at St. Bartholomews Church, Leigh, Surrey RH2 8NJ following a private family cremation. Donations may be given if desired to Music in Hospitals and Care, at  mihc.org.uk.

Marlborough beaten late on in the day.

Marlborough played Loretto into the early evening last night and went down 21/2-1/2.

It was always going to be hard to beat a side that has won the Hewitt 3 times in the last 4 years and they fielded three Hewitt pairs against us.

A valiant performance from all three of our pairs: top pair of Oscar Oliver & Albie Payne lost 3&2; second pair of Hamish Greenwood and Elliot Matthews lost on the 18th; and the bottom pair of Charlie Foster and Henry Ingham called it a half going up the 18th all square.

They're in the Plate this morning but their efforts are not to be underestimated.  This is just the start of a new era of young golfers...

Marlborough through to 2nd rd.

In appalling conditions, Marlborough beat Solihull this morning 2-1.

A youthful team managed to win with two matches going to the 18th.

The youngest pair of Oscar Oliver and Albie Payne (both U20 as per our new push to bring in the young and talented) fought well allthe way but succumbed at 17 and 18 and lost 2dn on 18th.  Our middle pair of Hamish Greenwood and Elliot Matthews won 4/3 with an accomplished performance.  Our 3rd pair of Charlie Foster and Henry Ingham were 1up coming to the 18th.  They were just off the green in two 9no mean feat) but the wind was so strong that Charlie's first putt went up to the hole and then ran back 5'.  Their opponents also 3-putted for us to take it 1up.

This afternoon is Loretto!