OLD HARROVIAN GOLFING SOCIETY (OHGS)

100 Years Of Harrow Golf

There were over 30 matches in the fixture list for 2022, capping a successful year for the society. Meetings were well attended: the Spring, Autumn, Welsh, Scottish and Association meetings plus those linked to competitions such as the Halford Hewitt and Bernard Darwin. The Harrow Association meeting, in October, attracted over 40 entries from golfers of all ages and ability. 2022 was a precursor to an important date for OHGS, with the society being formed in the late Autumn of 1923, to enter a team in the Halford Hewitt, one of the largest amateur competitions in the world. The Halford Hewitt will be 100 years old in 1924, the year after our own centenary celebrations.

It is important to attract low-handicap golfers for the Halford Hewitt, and the close relationship with the School enables the Captain of the team, Hamish Morrison (Druries 1999³), to choose golfers from a wider range of candidates. This was evident from the potential of the team at the competition in April 2022. OHGS contributed to the golf simulator, which was installed on the Hill in 2022 and gives boys at the School more opportunities to play, and practice, golf. OHs under 30, receive subsidised green fees and reduced cost of OHGS membership.

I took over from David Blackburn (The Park 1963² ), at the November AGM, as Captain and am taking the lead, on behalf of the OHGS, in putting together a programme of centenary events starting with a match against Royal St George’s (ahead of our Spring meeting) and culminating with a dinner at Brooks in November. There will also be a one-off publication of a history of the OHGS. More of this in future reports.

A word of thanks to the President Jamie Warman (The Grove 1969³), the OHGS officers, committee members and match managers who make the programme of matches possible. Why not visit ohgs.org.uk and, if you are a member look at the fixture list? If you are not, there is a simple process for signing up. It will be an excellent chance to meet new people and play on some of the best golf courses in the UK.

John Macpherson (The Grove 1980³ ) Captain