Welcome to the
The Old Rugbeian Golfing Society
The Society has been providing enjoyable and competitive golf to Rugbeians since 1924. The Rugbeian Golfing Society was formed in 1924 to allow, it is said, Rugby to take part in the inaugural Halford Hewitt competition (the most prestigious golf competition for former pupils). But, as you will see from this site, the Society is more about normal handicap golf (even if all members support and wish all success to our representative teams).
This website is aimed at existing members, but it will also show any reader something of the activities of the Society. The Old Rugbeian Golfing Society invites all Old Rugbeian golfers, male or female, who have (or should have) a handicap and who are not already members, to become a member of the Society and take part in our events. It is our aim that those taking part should have an enjoyable day of golf, often on great golf courses and always in good company – in short, to have fun.
Our website was established in 2016 by the webmaster – Rob Prior (C 81-86). Please don’t hesitate to send any views about the website, and how it could be improved, or indeed anything to do with The Old Rugbeian Golfing Society to our Hon Secretary (see tab above).
The banner along the top of this page shows the distinctive Society colours, a variation of the Rugbeian colours. The Society also has its own grace, written for the late David Doherty (M 41-45) by the Provost of Leicester in 1988, David’s year as Captain.
For drives that soar, for chips that hold,
For putts that drop when twice too bold,
For golfing friends and golfing days,
To God we give our thanks and praise.
Do please browse this site; and any OR who would like to join should contact the Hon Secretary whose details you will find in his message (see tab above). Please read that message, and in particular take note of the remarks about insurance and liabilities.
FUTURE FIXTURES
October 2026
Saturday 10th
27 Holes - Foursomes
Royal Worlington & Newmarket
Friday 16th - Sunday 18th
Grafton Morrish Final
Hunstanton & Brancaster
November 2026
Sunday 1st
Match v The Meteors
Royal St. George's
Monday 30th
Advent Gathering
Burnham & Berrow
March 2027
Friday 5th (PM) & Saturday 6th
Match v Rye Golf Club
Rye Golf Club
Tuesday 16th
Match v The School
Woking Golf Club
April 2027
Thursday 8th - Sunday 11th
Halford Hewitt
Sandwich & Deal
May 2027
Thursday 13th
Spring Meeting
Huntercombe Golf Club
Friday 21st
Match v London Solicitors
The New Zealand GC
June 2027
Tuesday 8th - Wednesday 9th
Senior Darwin
Woking Golf Club
Wednesday 9th
Veteran Darwin
Woking Golf Club
Wednesday 16th
Midlands Public Schools Meeting
Little Aston Golf CLub
Wednesday 23rd
Match v Goswick
Goswick Golf Club
Thursday 24th
Match v Luffness New
Luffness New, Gullane
July 2027
Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd
The Bernard Darwin
Woking Golf Club
Monday 19th July
Northern Meeting
30 Holes 4BBB
Cleveland Golf Club
September 2027
Friday 10th & Saturday 11th
Autumn Meeting, AGM & Dinner
Rye Golf Club
October 2027
Thursday 7th
Edward Harris Cup
Royal Porthcawl Golf Club