Rhubarb December 2025

MARTYRS Golf

AUTUMN MEETING ROYAL WIMBLEDON GOLF CLUB – OCTOBER 2024 Report by Charlie Reid (Segar’s, 1973-1978) O ctober saw the Martyrs Golfers return to Royal Wimbledon Golf Club for the first time in two years with the course upgrades fully completed.The course was in great condition after all the recent bad weather and we were blessed with a lovely sunny day. 24 OSE made the trip including four students and two under 30s, playing at subsidised rates – a great incentive to help younger OSE get involved in Martyrs Golf after leaving School. There were some good performances from our group and prizes for the winners. Nearest the pin went to Steve Baldwin (Field House, 1993-1998) on the 13th with a towering 6 iron to about 8ft, alas the birdie was elusive. Angus Withers Green (Segar’s, 2015-2020) had the longest drive at the 7th.

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In the scratch competition Angus Withers Green pipped Rupert Shipperley (Kendall, 2006-2011) on count back, both recording 26pts,

and received the St Edward’s Salver.

Angus Withers Green, winner of the scratch competition, on the right.

The nett competition was won by third generation OSE Richard Redfern (Corfe, 1990-1995) with a magnificent 40pts and he was presented with the Autumn Cup. Ashley Wright (Tilly’s, 1990-1995) came in second with a very creditable 37pts.

Many thanks go to Mike Palau (Sing’s, 1959-1964) for his help in organising this event.

SPRING MEETING ROYAL WIMBLEDON GOLF CLUB – APRIL 2025

made the trip to Royal Wimbledon Golf Club,

WINNERS CIRCLE Scratch Prize: Jack Parry 25 points Runner up: Jack Redknap 21st NETT FORTHE PALAU BUCKET Winner: Jack Redknap 33 points Runner up: Richard Redfern 28 points LONGEST DRIVE Angus Withers Green NEAREST THE PIN Tom Redfern PUTTING COMPETITION 1st Place: Angus Withers Green 38 2nd Place: Jack Parry 39 after a play-off. Charlie Reid (Segar’s, 1973-1978), Angus Withers Green (Sing’s, 2015-2020), Martin Browning (Apsley, 1990-1995);Thomas Brooke-Hollidge (Kendall, 2001-2006),Tom Redfern (Segar’s, 1960-1964), Richard Redfern (Corfe, 1990-1995), Mike Palau (Sing’s, 1959-1964), Matt Human (Sing’s, 2011-2016), Ben Way (Tilly’s, 1990-1995), Stephen Matthews (Tilly’s, 1973-1978), Peter Franks (Field House, 1989-1994),Tim Franks (Field House, 1990-1995), Ed Watson (Apsley, 1996-2001), Jack Parry (Field House, 2018-2021), Alex Peebles (Field House, 1989-1994), Jack Redknap (Cowell’s, 2001-2006), Hugo Liddy (Sing’s, 2011-2016),Tom Corke (Cowell’s, 2001-2006), Ed Jamie (Apsley, 2007-2012), Alex Sharman (Kendall, 2017-2022), Lucas Watkins (Sing’s, 2017-2022) Sam Hunter (Segar’s, 2006-2010). The following played:

including several younger OSE, some making their debut.As well as the 18-hole Stableford competition we also had an 18-hole putting competition on Wimbledon’s huge putting green, which was won by Angus Withers Green. The scores in the main competition were not as high as normal but given how difficult the course was playing this was to be expected.The winner of the nett competition and winner of the Palau Bucket was Jack Redknap with 33 points, 5 points ahead of 2nd place Richard Redfern, a really good effort.The prize for the best scratch score was Jack Parry with 25 points, playing off +0.3. Tom Redfern won the nearest the pin, showing all his experience and being the only one to get his name on the card!

T he Martyrs spring meeting took place on a warm sunny spring day with a tricky 20mph easterly wind, with fast running fairways and very quick greens.A group of 22 Martyrs Jack Redknap, left, receives the Palau Bucket from Michael Palau, right.

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