There was hope in the air as the Halford Hewitt set off to a good start with a  3 1/2: 1 1/2 win versus Stoneyhurst in the first round on Thursday 8 April. In the second round they faced Edinburgh Academy and, in a match that could very much have gone either way, on this occasion the win went to Edinburgh, who defeated Bradfield 3-2. In the end victory went to Rossall with a convincing 4-1 victory over Winchester played at Royal Cinque Ports on Sunday 12 April.

Sadly it was not to be for the OBGS in their centenary year, but a massive well done to the 2026 team who played some excellent golf;

Team Captain, Jonny Rafferty (H 03-08) 

Angus Creighton (H 15-20) & Tom Watson (D 13-18)

Jonny Rafferty & Dan Torrance (C 01-04)

Jack Beckett (C 03-08) & Aidan Benger (G 15-20)

Matt Ruffell (A 15-20) & Justin Foord (C 00-04)

Adam Williams (E 87-92) & Jamie Gallacher (B 90-95)

Reserve – Jeremy Silver (H 88-93)

The OBGS are now looking forward to their Centenary Golf Day which will be hosted at Bradfield on 6 June.

Membership

The OB Golfing Society is one of the most active alumni clubs and warmly welcomes players of all ages and abilities. If you are interested in joining, do take a look at the OBGS page and reach out to Club Secretary Club Secretary, Andrew Shilton (C 73-78)