Worthians Golf

2010/11 Season Report

For the 2010/11 Season, our loyal cohort of Worthian golfers were joined by a few new faces, who have been most welcome as we embarked on our usual round of golfing challenges!

The season opened with our annual match against the Old Gregorians, with the team comprising Stephen Bamford, Hugh Bett, James Blake, Patrick and Philip Davey, Peter Gottelier, Hugh Maguire and Matthew Wood.  Unfortunately, despite an excellent day and a very spirited effort, the Worthians were beaten 6/2.

Our next venue was Moor Park Golf Club, where we played the Spring Meeting in April.  Eleven players battled for supremacy with Patrick Davey carrying off the Rose Bowl Trophy with an excellent 39 points.  ‘Nearest the pin’ prizes were won by myself and Hugh Maguire, whilst Peter Gottelier launched the ‘longest drive’.

Patrick and Philip Davey, Stuart Hiscocks, Rupert Pridham, George Ross and myself represented the Society in the Grafton Morrish Scratch Foursomes Competition at the Annual Public Schools Competition in May.  Regrettably, we still have not qualified for the final weekend of this competition but, undeterred, we will keep on trying!

In early June success came our way in the Russell Bowl Catholic Public Schools event at Woking with our second consecutive win!  Congratulations to our winning team comprising Philip and Patrick Davey, Peter Gottelier, Simon Jones, Will Kelly and myself.

The season’s finale was the usual Autumn Meeting at Royal Ashdown in November.  Fifteen players took part with Paul Moran winning the Worth Salver with 36 points – a very good result at this time of year.  ‘Nearest the pin’ prizes went to James Blake and Hugh Bett while Stephanie Davey, the Society’s very first lady player, beat off the boys to win the ‘longest drive’!

Kenneth Ross (G’65)

Secretary – Worthians Golf Society

June 2011