RICHARD SYKES

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It is with much sadness that I have to inform you of the passing of Richard Sykes early this morning. He had been suffering with an incurable lung disease and had just returned from hospital at the end of last week. One of the great characters and supporters of the OCGS over many years.

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BOBBY STOVOLD 1931-2023

Bobby Stovold

It is with great sadness that I write to you to tell you of the death on Saturday 28th January of Bobby Stovold, one of the nicest and most accomplished OCGS golfers. Aged 91, Bobby was three years older than two other great OC golfers, Robin Elsdon-Dew and Nigel Paul, his partner in 15 Halford […]

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NIGEL PAUL

Sad to report that Nigel Paul passed away this week. He was 89. One of the finest sportsmen in Cranleigh’s history, he played first class cricket and rugby and won the English Seniors at golf.  He played many times for the OCs in the Hewitt and was renowned as one of the strongest and most competitive players.

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CALLING ALL GOLFERS

With an annual subscription of £20 per annum the OC Golf Society represents remarkable value when compared with most other golf clubs and societies, and gives members access at significantly discounted rates to over 30 annual fixtures at classic South-East courses such as Royal Cinque Ports, Walton Heath, St Georges Hill, West Sussex and Woking […]

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THE MURDOCH MEDAL

Philip Truett and Derek Markham have been jointly awarded the highly prestigious Murdoch Medal for the best annual contribution to the heritage of golf, for “A matter of Course – The life of William Herbert Fowler.” The Murdoch Medal The British Golf Collectors Society, at its discretion, awards annually for literary contributions to golf heritage […]

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LIONEL SCOTT

Lionel Scott sadly passed away on 30 December at his care home in Sussex.  He was 98 – his grandson, Harry Grimshaw, says they all thought he would make a 100 but 98 was not a bad innings.  One of the greatest OCGS golfers. From Philip Truett: I am attaching a very interesting extract about […]

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THE 70th ANNUAL DINNER

The Society’s 70th annual dinner took place at Boodles last Thursday. It was, as always, an extremely enjoyable evening with amusing and insightful speeches from the Captain Tony Rogers, Past President Philip Truett, and guest speaker Hugh Roberts. Our thanks go to Paul Jackson for facilitating access to what is an exceptional venue.

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