There was hope in the air as the Halford Hewitt set off to a good start with a 3.5-1.5 win versus Stoneyhurst in the first round on Thursday 8 April. The back three games all winning 6&5! In the second round we faced Edinburgh Academy and, in a match that could have gone either way, it was Edinburgh who edged it, winning 3–2. Fine margins across all the games, but unfortunately it wasn’t to be this year. 

A special thank you to Jeremy Silver (HH 88–93) for stepping in at the last minute to replace an injured Dan Torrance. He’ll never admit it, but Jez continues to play fantastic golf, and his support every year is genuinely appreciated by all the players  

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 HH team would like to thank all at OBGS, the School, and our supporters, both those who were there in person and those who sent messages, for their kind words before and after the competition; the whole team is extremely grateful.

Upcoming Events

The OBGS are now looking forward to their Spring meeting at Worplesdon on Wednesday 13th May, then the Centenary Day at Bradfield on Saturday 6th June.

Meanwhile the following players have been selected to the qualify for the Grafton Morrish on Sunday 17th May at Denham golf club, for which we wish them the very best of luck.

Jonny Rafferty (H 03-08) & Dan Torrance (C 01-04)

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

Matt Ruffell (A 15-20) & Angus Creighton (H 15-20)

Interested in joining the OBGS?

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)