Bradfield was delighted to host the Centenary Golf  Day for the Old Bradfieldian Golfing Society at the College Golf course this weekend. All ages and abilities were represented at the gathering, from those in their 20s to their 80s as well as several of this years’ Halford Hewitt team. The weather was 50% compliant, wtih sunshine turning to showers for the afternoon's play, but all the attendees appeared to have a good time nonetheless, read Club Secretary Andrew Shilton (C 73-78)'s account of the day ...

'We ran two 9 hole competitions, both for the morning and afternoon with teams of either 3 or 4 counting their best two Stableford scores on each hole, in addition there was a prize for nearest the pin on the fifth hole.

The winners in the morning were, Jonny Rafferty (H 03-08) for nearest the pin, and then the team with Trevor Kidson, Matt Ruffell (A 15-20) on 44 points with Martin Young (C 59-64), Matt McCleery (G 10-15) and Simon McGreal in second place with 43 points. A special prize donated by Robert Winder (D 72-76), was given to Matt McCleery for a gross score of 30.

The winners in the afternoon were, Oscar Fowler for nearest the pin, and then the team with Jonny Rafferty, Andrew Wells (B 60-65), Trevor Kidson and Ed (E) again on 44 points. Two teams came second with 42 points, these were Tim Rhodes (C 64-68), Jack Banton (G11-06), Conor Hepden-Dyer (H 15-20) and Matt McCleery, and then James Strang (C 64-69), Simon McGreal and Andrew Shilton.

We did not have the best weather especially for the afternoon, but we were incredibly well looked after with a lunch of the highest quality. A few well-earned drinks went a long way to keeping spirits up.

Everyone thought the course was in magnificent condition and seems to improve each time we visit, this was a large factor in making it all such an enjoyable day. Thank you to the Sports Complex, Grounds and the Bradfield Society for making the event the success that it was.'

 'It was a treat to play the Golf course after some time. It has matured beautifully and is really challenging but fun to play. {The Day]  was a celebration of a number of things; the 100 year Anniversary of the OBGS, an appreciation of our very own Golf course and of course the opportunity to meet up with former schoolmates and even three of my Cricket XI. A good way to celebrate so much to be thankful for!'

Jeremy Cooke (G 64-69), Golf Captain

'The event confirmed the close and enduring relationship between the OBGS and the College via the Bradfield Society. It is wonderful to see that Bradfield and its pupils continue to flourish, as has been the case over all of the last century.'

Tim Rhodes (C 64-68)

Keen to play golf?

The OB Golfing Society is always keen to welcome new players of all ages and abilities, please reach out to the Club Secretary, Andrew Shilton for more information.