Forty Club Xmas Meeting Twenty five members and three guests assembled at Cuddington Golf Club on a clear sunny morning on 9th December to contest the Lowe Cup, being defended by the previous winners from 2019, Bill John and Richard Newport. Stuart Bowden joined later for lunch. Of special note were six new members participating, […]
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Nov
Nov
Suitably attired members of the Golf Society attending the Forty Club Annual Dinner in the Long Room at Lords. With good company, food, drinks and speeches a good night was had by all to celebrate another successful season. Peter Crowcroft Captain, The Forty Club Golfing Society
The 2021 Annual General Meeting was held on Monday 10th October at West Sussex Golf Club. You can read a copy of the meeting minutes by clicking here. Retiring Captain, Doug Adams was presented with a crystal decanter to mark his two years of office with thanks from the membership.
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Oct
Oct
It was a great day at West Sussex in the Autumn Meeting. The weather was unseasonably great for October; the course was in excellent condition – the heather was testing! We were limited in numbers due to the time of year with reduced daylight time. It was good to welcome a number of guests and […]
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Oct
Oct
The weather was set fair for our match versus the China Golf Society at North Hants GC on Tuesday 12th October. Past Captain Doug Adams led the team out and you can see the result sheet which was not in our favour this year. CGS were delighted to inform us that this was their 18th […]
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Sep
Sep
1st MCC, 2nd Free Foresters, 3rd = Grancogs & XLGS. A beautiful Thursday afternoon greeted the four teams at Royal Porthcawl last week. Unfortunately the FF’s had a very late cry-off due to Covid but that didn’t affect a wonderful afternoon to play golf on a magnificent course. The breeze was just strong enough […]
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Sep
Sep
Another year gone with the annual trip to what some call God’s own country (others a bunch of cussed old moaners!!) successfully completed. We returned undefeated with wins against Hollinwell (2.5 – 1.5) and the XLGS North (4 – 0) and a draw with the MCC (2 – 2). The latter was a very close […]
ANTHONY JOHN “AJ” COLBECK: A LIFE IN CRICKET & GOLF. 1941-2021 Tony Colbeck was a prominent figure in club cricket for more than 50 years. ‘AJ’, as he was known, loved cricket. He loved it from club to Test level along with its traditions, history and virtues. He had many friends and many rich experiences […]
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Jul
Jul
On an extremely hot day in the New Forest 17 members along with two guests took to the fairways at Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club to compete for the West of England Trophy. Singles stableford was the order of the day and some fine scores were recorded. The club hosted us extremely well with food and […]