The Old Marlburian Golfing Society

Dear All

It is pleasing to know that as from Monday 29th March, we will be allowed to play golf in 4s. However until Monday 17th May only outdoor catering will be allowed subject to the rule of 6 and takeways are also allowed. However this can cause the clubs insuperable difficulties.

As regards OMGS fixtures between 29th March and 17th May this has caused us the following difficulties:

- The match against Sherborne on 21st March has been cancelled. An alternative date for later in the year is being investigated.

- The match against Burnham and Berrow scheduled for Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th April has been cancelled.

- The Spring meeting scheduled for Friday 14th May has been cancelled but the AGM will still go ahead via zoom on Friday 14th May at 7:00pm. Further details will follow.

- The school match on 4th March has been postponed and we are looking at a date in October.

- The match against the common room has been postponed from 15th April until Thursday 2nd September.

If anyone has any query about a particular match, please let the match manager or myself know.

Bob Carrick

Please note that this match will now take place at the Royal Cinque Ports GC on Sunday 25th July 2021. Please register as normal and please see the news item on subsidies.

News item on subsidies

Please note that this match will now take place at the Berkshire on Sunday 17th October 2021. For those of you who have already registered, you have to do nothing as your registration is carried forward. For those of you who have not yet registered, now is your chance and please see the news item on subsidies.

The Burhill match on Saturday, 12 June 2021 has regrettably had to be cancelled as the club have arranged a big event of their own on that day and an alternative date can’t be found.

It is clear that we will not be playing any golf for at least the next few weeks. The Under 30s v Over 30s and the match against Deal have already been postponed and more I am afraid will follow. However, please keep registering for matches and meetings as we will try and re schedule those events which fall foul of the virus provided there is sufficient interest. Please also keep looking at this news page as I will be posting regular updates. Happy new year and keep safe. Bob

Thanks to Oliver Hickling, all members can now buy white Calloway 'Swing Tech Solid' polo shirts with the OMGS logo. The plan is to take orders before 31st December so that we can do a bulk order for delivery during January, in time for our first matches in February

Why not place your order now from the OMGS ONLINE SHOP 

The 2021 fixture card has been submitted to the printers for printing. Those who have indicated in their profiles that they wish to receive a printed copy of the fixture card will receive one in the next few weeks. If you have not requested a printed fixture card but would like to receive one, please update your profile

In the meantime, you can download a PDF copy of the new look fixture card from the FIXTURES PAGE

The Honorary Secretary, who is an expert on these matters, has put together a very helpful and brief guide to the new World Handicapping System that comes into force on Monday 2nd November

WHS summary and overview.pdf

*updated*
The Autumn Meeting at Deal on Friday 9th October has proved very popular with the maximum number of registrations already reached. If you didn't get your name down in time but would like to play, please register anyway and you will be put on a reserve list

Autumn Meeting

There is no game available at Royal St George's on the Saturday this year because that s the day of the club's Autumn Meeting

Of course we are in the lap of the Gods as regards COVID19 is concerned, but let us hope for the best. Time will tell.

Bob Carrick

Jack Naylor has announced his team for the Bernard Darwin. The first round for Marlborough will be at Woking Golf Club on 26th October against Westminster. Click on the link below for details:

Bernard Darwin