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T h e O l d S t a t i o n e r - N o 8 8OSA GOLF SOCIETYThe Stationers’ Company vOld Stationers' Golf SocietyThe annual match between the Company and the Old Boys hasbecome a regular event and on 20th June 2018 we did it all againfor the ninth year in succession.It was a glorious day for weather and the parkland course atBrookmans Park, just north of Potters Bar was in magnificentcondition.18 players teed off with optimism, and with mixed results 18players returned to the club house to recount the stories of “ifonly” and tales of woe of balls lost in watery graveyards or treesand bushes.This competition played in June has usually been blessed withgood weather and its attraction, despite the need to secure avictory for either team, the quality of golf and camaraderiebetween players means that golfers with high handicaps are notdisadvantaged and without question everybody who participatedthis year enjoyed their day.After a late lunch which was truly appreciated by thosecompeting it was time for prize giving and the news of who wasthe winning side. At this point, the author of this report issomewhat embarrassed and will announce the results withoutany comment!!Winning team – The Company with 196 stableford points andrunners up not far behind - The Old Boys with 190.Player with highest stableford score – Mike KerlogueRunner up, after a count-back – Tony BarkerNearest the pin on both par 3 holes – Mike Kerlogue(Needless to say some of my prizes were recycled to more worthygolfers on the day)To make these days run well you need an organizer who isdedicated to work at getting things done, and Roger RufeyRoger Rufey hands the trophy to Mike Kerlogue.certainly made sure we had a great day. Thank you, Roger.Finally, thanks to all who took part and hopefully you’ll join usnext year to do it all again, when the Company will endeavour toretain the splendid silver trophy, which dates back to 1921, whenit was first used by the old school for an inter-house “sixes”competition.To all those reading this report – Liverymen or Freemen – whowould like to join us next year, you will be most welcome, if youonly swing the clubs once or twice a year then I am confident youwill enjoy the day out, as its ideal for all standards of golfers.Mike KerlogueBruce Kithchener wins best score at Brickenden GrangeWinners of the Mill Green team trophy, Paul, Colin & Tim.8
T h e O l d S t a t i o n e r - N o 8 8Golf Society - The PlayersDATES for the DIARYAGM & Annual DinnerFriday 29th March 2019Stationers' Hall, Ave Maria Lane EC4AGM – 5.30pm, Dinner – 6.30pmBooking insert enclosed in this magazine.Luncheon MeetingsTuesday 14th May 2019 andTuesday 10th Septemberat The Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way,Bloomsbury, London WC1H 0DG.Contact Roger MellingThere is an insert in this magazine for booking your place atthe May 14th lunch .Christmas LunchWednesday 4th December 2019 at Stationers' HallPeter Bennett receives the Player of the Season trophyPETE BENNETT SCOOPS PLAYER OFTHE YEAR AT BRICKENDEN GRANGEOn a beautiful sunny day 14 players visited Roy Saunders courseat Brickendon Grange to compete for the final round of ThePlayer of the Year trophy. The winner was Peter Bennett. Bestscore on the day went to Bruce Kitchener and the two nearest thepin winners were John Taylor and Geoff Blackmore. The finalevent of the season was the team trophy event played at MillGreen where the winners were Colin Walker, Paul Butler andTim Westbrook who retained the trophy for the 4th consecutiveyear and may now be banned from next year's competition!Yorkshire Dales 3 Peaks ChallengeTuesday 21st May 2019Contact Roger EngledowPresidents DaySunday 25th August 2019, 48th Annual cricket match,Botany Bay Cricket Club EN2 8AS,Lunch 12.30pm, Match 2pm.OSA Carol ServiceSunday December 8th 2019,4pm at Hornsey Parish Church, N10 3AH9
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