OHJGS 25th Anniversary Match against Old Eastbournians

The 25th anniversary golf match between Eastbourne (OEGS) and Hurstpierpoint (OHJGS) was held at Walton Heath yesterday afternoon. Hurst prevailed for the 8th year in succession and lead the series 16 – 6 with 3 years recording a draw.

The early teams prepare for action on the New Course at Walton Heath

Dinner in the Fowler Room

Mark Winstanley opens the banter session!

Wins were recorded by Graham Negus with Alex Fleet, John Fraser with Derick Fulcher, as well as Steve Waud and John Goodacre. Past OJ Club President Paul Ruddlesdin and Jeremy Waud achieved a win on the 19th hole (recorded as a sporting half) and the Eastbourne pairs got the better of of Captain Mark Baldock with Roger Goodacre and Rick Holgate with John Waterfall.

A great but blustery match played in the right spirit on one of the finest courses in the World (Walton Heath) with fantastic food to finish, but an unwelcome spring hail shower to finish on!

During dinner OE Captain Mark Winstanley presented the Sussex 2 Iron to Jeremy Waud

and Rick Holgate presented a decanter to Derick Fulcher for his tireless work as OHJGS treasurer now handed over to another Past OJ Club President – Patrick McGahan.