Rhubarb October 2022

MARTYRS GOLF DENHAM GOLF CLUB 28th October 2021 T he Autumn Meeting was a true celebration of Martyrs Golf and a beautiful example of the ability of Sport, especially Golf, to bring different generations of OSE together!With 30 OSE in attendance (ranging from 1962 leavers to 2020 leavers!) plus two current members of the Common Room and former Head of History and Tilly’s Housemaster, Chris Danzinger, the turn-out was excellent, as was Denham.We got lucky with the weather too – some very light drizzle, but largely fine – which contributed to generally good scoring across the board and a number of players in contention to win the coveted Latham Bowl. The ‘Longest Drive’ was won by Alex Hargreaves (Field House 2008-2013), with the ‘Nearest the Pin’ on the 8th won by Jack Parry (Field House, 2018-2021).The ‘Kitchin Quaich’ (for the lowest scratch score) was, rather aptly, won by retiring

Martyrs Golf Rep Pete Neal (Corfe, 1993-1998) with 32 points (playing off 3), while the Latham Bowl (for the best Stapleford score) was won for the first time by DuncanWethey (Apsley, 1985-1990) with 36 points (playing off 20). We enjoyed a lengthy and exceptionally good carvery lunch, where we were joined

Pete Neal presents Duncan Wethey with the Latham Bowl.

by Emily Rowbotham, the recently appointed Beyond Teddies Community Engagement Manager. Rodney Haig (Cowell’s, 1959-1964) delivered an excellent speech in memory of PatrickWebb (Segar’s, 1957-1962), a former Secretary of the Martyrs Golf Society and one of the Society’s most loyal supporters, who sadly died just a month earlier. Pete Neal then informed everyone of his decision to step down as Martyrs Golf Rep, to be succeeded by Ruairi Keeley (with the ongoing support of yours truly…!).A wonderful day and already a firm favourite of everyone who played.

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Report by Peter Swainson (Tilly’s, 1995-2000).

(From L to R): Peter Swainson, John Simpson (SCR), Robin Ellis, EdWatson, Pete Franks, BenWay, Charlie Reid,Tom Redfern, Nick Allen, Tom Freeman, Pete Neal, Chris Cowan,Tom Corke,Tim Morgan, Fergus Pack, DuncanWethey,Tom Leitch, Jack Redknap, Hugo Carmardy, Francois Vainker, Josh Norgate, John Barrett, Freddie Hustler, Matt Strachan (SCR),Will Bull, Alex Hargreaves, Charles Cooper, DavidWethey, Rodney Haig.

PATRICKWEBB MEMORIAL GOLF DAY 6th April 2022

A team of six Martyrs golfers, Rodney Haig (Cowell’s, 1959-1964), DavidWethey (Apsley, 1957-1962), Mike Palau (Sing’s, 1959-1964), John Bishop (Mac’s, 1956-1961), Robin Ellis (Segar’s, 1964-1969) and Simon Talbot-Williams (Cowell’s, 1974-79) attended the Memorial Day for PatrickWebb (Segar’s, 1957-1962) atWalton Heath Golf Club on 6th April 2022.

Patrick, who sadly died on 6th September last year, had been past Captain at Walton Heath. He had also been President of the Lloyds Golf Club, Captain of Oxford and Cambridge Golf Society and a member of the R&A. Over one hundred of his friends from the golfing world attended to celebrate his memory and over £40,000 was raised for the Children’s Trust in Patrick’s name. The day brought back many happy memories for those Martyrs that played.When Patrick had been secretary of the Martyrs Golf Society he organised the Autumn Meeting at Walton Heath for many years.Tributes to Patrick were led by Clive Edginton a past Captain of the R&A. Other speakers included Jill Thornhill, President of Walton Heath, Ken Macpherson, past greenkeeper at the Club and Rodney Haig (Cowell’s, 1959-64) who spoke on behalf of the Martyrs.

JoWebb, Patrick’s widow, was guest of honour and thanked everyone for their contribution to a wonderful Memorial Day.

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