Page 47 - OM Newsletter 2024-2025

Golfing Society
The OM Golfing Society continues to flourish as a vibrant and inclusive community, now boasting over 320 members.
With more than 30 events held annually at some of the UK’s most prestigious courses including Sunningdale, Royal Cinque Ports, Formby and Royal Porthcawl. Fixtures cater to all abilities, from scratch golfers to high-handicap players, united by the College, golf, and a desire to have fun.
Malvern secured back-to-back victories in the Senior Darwin Tournament at Woking Golf Club in 2024 and 2025, triumphing over schools including Uppingham and Charterhouse. The winning team, led by non-playing captain Bruce Streather, included David Price, Simon Dalby, Guy Davis, Peter Desmond, Philip Manduca, and Mark Dunn.
At the 2024 Halford Hewitt Tournament, held at Royal Cinque Ports and Royal St George’s, Malvern reached the third round before bowing out to Rossall. The Centenary Year drew our largest ever gathering of supporters, honouring our deep-rooted connection to the event, founded in part by OM ‘Susie’ Mellin (3.1897-1902) in 1924.
L-R: Robin Black, Harry Bailey, Charles Rees, Mark Ware
A special milestone was reached by William Beeson, who joined 10 other OMs in playing 100 matches at the Halford Hewitt. He joins his father, Bob Beeson, in the centenary club and as a result the Beeson boys form the first OM ‘father and son’ duo
- and only the second in the tournament’s history.
The Spring Meeting at St George’s Hill saw 38 OMs enjoy a day of sunshine and spirited competition. The OMGS Annual Dinner at the Caledonian Club welcomed 50 members and guests, with memorable speeches from Captain Ian Timberlake and guest John Bushell. Charlie Hickman claimed victory in the Arnell Bowl, defeating Nigel Brown in the final at Sunningdale. Other highlights included the Halford Hewitt Centenary Dinner at Grosvenor House and pre-event regional dinners at Blackwell, Formby and Royal Cinque Ports.
A special mention goes to Tony Ensor for 50 years of organising the Northern Meeting at Formby, and to Roger Pitts, who has attended every one for 52 consecutive years.
Further information
Members of all ages are warmly invited to join. If you are interested in finding out more about the OM Golfing Society, please see page 60 or scan the QR code.
L-R: Peter Desmond, Simon Dalby, Philip Manduca, Bruce Streather, David Price, Guy Davis, Mark Dunn
William Beeson (2.86–88), Bob Beeson (2.55–59), Nigel Brown (6.64-68), Simon Dalby (3.72-76), Guy Davis (8.72-76), Peter Desmond (3.67-72), Mark Dunn (8.71-76), Tony Ensor (SH.50-55), Charlie Hickman (5.13-18), Philip Manduca (SH.73-75), Roger Pitts (4.49-54), David Price (7.69-73), Bruce Streather (8.59-64), Ian Timberlake (6.83-88)
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