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Golfing Society (OSBGS)
Old St Beghians’ Golfing Society Report 2020
Despite all major events in the 2020 calendar being cancelled (the Halford Hewitt, Critchley Cup and Queen Elizabeth), the nucleus of the Golfing Society rallied together to make the most of the strange situation we all found ourselves in.
In summary, it has been a successful year for us; finally, some of our worthy team members have taken the game seriously, become members of a golf club and obtained good handicaps. Well done to John Currie, Gareth Edgar and Ben Wilson for doing this. The future is bright.
When restrictions allowed, OSB golf matches were organised to areas most convenient and easy for members to meet up.
Over the summer period the northern contingent arranged a social knock on three occasions, enjoying the hospitality that Penrith GC offered. Thanks to Penrith members: Gareth Edgar, Andy Deall and Mike Stamper for hosting these events.
The first match at Penrith was an individual competition, with an added team competition element. Andy Deall won the individual stableford with 36 points. The team competition was won by the youngsters: featuring Cameron Wood, Ben Wilson and Tom Wright.
The second match was a four-ball featuring Andy Deall, Gareth Edgar, Adrian Peckitt and Tom Wright. Thanks once again to Adrian for making the journey to Penrith. His trip found Gareth Edgar on form, especially with the putter, with Gareth and Tom cruising to an early victory.
The third and final OSB event took place with a socially-distanced theme. On the same day, the northern section played at Penrith GC, the southern members played at Henley GC and the Scots (who play every-day) also took to the courses in East Lothian.
At Penrith it was great to welcome Rodney Atkinson once again, who travelled across from the North East. Andy Deall again finished top-of-the-pile again, with a respectable 35 points in bitterly cold conditions.
Meanwhile at tropical Henley, it was good to see the return of James Doggett, who finished with the best score of 34 points.
Thanks to everyone who attended these events. When golf resumes and the weather improves, more socials such as these will be organised. Feel free to contact me if you wish to join us.
For now, we keep our fingers crossed for the Hewitt to be played in April.
In other news, we are delighted to see the progress being made by young Rory Bain, who attended the school for three years before its 2015 closure. This Arbroath-based golfer won the Carnoustie Junior Championship in October and has set the scene for a promising future in golf. Now Rory has turned eighteen, we very much hope to see him feature in future OSB events, wearing our badge. Congrats Rory, keep up the good work.
St Bees Golf Club had done very well to re-open safely during the summer but had to unfortunately close again during the second lockdown. However, the Club re-opened on Wednesday 2nd December, with members and visitors allowed to pre-book tee times. The clubhouse bar remains closed but will be reviewed when more viable to re-open.
Summer nights on the coastal course are worth the wait.......
For a year featuring many restrictions, the society has done very well to keep in contact with each other and to arrange events as we have done. Thank you to everyone who has remained keen and loyal. Look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Tom Wright (Hon. Secretary)
Contact Details:
Michael Coffey, President – Michael@golfclubsec.co.uk.
Tom Wright, Secretary – tomosbgolf@hotmail.com.
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The St Beghian Society
St Bees School,
St Bees, Cumbria, CA27 0DS.
Tel: (01946) 828093 Email: osb@stbeesschool.co.uk
Web: www.st-beghian-society.co.uk
