Category Archives: XLGS News

Xmas Meeting at Cuddington GC on 5th December 2024

Forty Club Golfing Society – Winter/Xmas Meeting Thirty members and six guests mustered at Cuddington Golf Club, Banstead, on 5th December, a warm and overcast morning. The preceding days had seen some pretty wet weather and heavy rain had fallen overnight, so those unfamiliar with the course probably wondered whether their journeys would prove abortive, […]

Special Visit From Santa Claus at the XLGS Xmas Meeting

XLGS Members were thrilled to receive a special visit from the main man at Xmas, none other than Santa Claus himself, who shared copious amounts of Xmas cheer with everyone. Despite the offer, none of the Members present wanted to sit on his knee though. Ho ho ho he said and a Merry Christmas to […]

Match Report vs Ashridge GC on October 4th 2024

The short and the tell of it. Finbarr O'Connor, Mark Gaunt, and Steve Barton

Thunderstorms, high winds, persistent rain and flooding prevailed in the lead up to this match but thankfully the rain had stopped by the time the first tee shot was taken. The course was in remarkably good condition  – the practice putting green was underwater the previous day! Good wins by Mrinal Madina and Chris Greet, […]

A message from the outgoing Captain, Chris Greet

Gentlemen It’s been a huge honour to be your Captain for 2023/24.  We are very fortunate to have such a fantastic fixture list.  I’ve played in 30 fixtures this year and have enjoyed meeting and playing with many of you. It’s been great to play with a number of new members as well. New members […]

Autumn Meeting at New Zealand Golf Club on 24th September 2024

The 2024 Autumn Meeting was held at The New Zealand Club on Tuesday 24th September. The course was in remarkably good condition after the heavy storms which had doused it in the preceding days and although weather conditions were rather grey over the day, both winds and temperatures were benign.   After several late withdrawals due […]

Yorkshire Tour Report

The annual Northern Golf Tour took place between September 9-13. The team consisted of Peter Crowcroft, Michael Estorick, Bryan Pickup, Stewart Wright, David Tidmarsh, Lance Taylor, Nick Ray, John Sharp, Alan Ewart & Chris Greet.We arrived in Hollinwell, which must be one of the prettiest clubhouse settings anywhere. We had a very a warm welcome […]

Match Report vs Royal Navy Golf Society at West Byfleet GC on September 2nd

In dreek conditions akin to the North Atlantic the Fleet turned up with their front line men’o war. Not to be cowed, a strong(ish) XL team started the day well but unfortunately that was as good as it got with several holes below the waterline causing a 4 – 1 defeat!! What made it even […]

The Forty Club Golfing Society v The Lucifer Golfing Society at Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club on 6th and 7th August 2024

In accordance with the long-standing tradition of this match (first played in 1982) both teams assembled for an excellent dinner at Royal Ashdown on the evening before the game. The 12-a-side Foursomes were played on the morning of Wednesday 7th followed by a splendid lunch at the club. Royal Ashdown was in fabulous condition but […]