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Congratulations to the following players who have been chosen to represent Oxfordshire in this year’s Midland South County Match Week event being hosted by Oxfordshire at Tadmarton Heath Golf Club:Sue Barker, Tadmarton Heath GCMegan Bishop, The WychwoodAmy Boote, Tadmarton Heath GCSarah Clarke, Henley GCKate Evans, Frilford Heath GCCaroline Johnson, Tadmarton Heath GCLara Murphy, Frilford Heath GCTracy Roberts, Frilford Heath GCPhoebe Simons, Tadmarton Heath GCVicky Turner, Oxford Ladies GCFr...

The Spring 3-Ball Alliance at Drayton Park on May 11th was very well attended with 15 teams of 3 ladies representing 11 Oxfordshire Clubs. Although we couldn’t control the weather which was unseasonally chilly for May, the teams very much enjoyed the challenging hazards of the course at Drayton Park and meeting fellow golfers over food in the bar afterwards. The winners were: Mary Phipps, Claire Mottershead and Kate Paton (above) from Tadmarton Heath Golf Club with 74 points. T...

Read the latest news from around the county as the 2026 season begins.Rough Cuts - April 2026

First Team Friendly versus Armed Forces Frilford Heath GC, Green Course, White Tees 19 April 2026 Result: 5-4 win for OxfordshireOur annual friendly fixture versus Armed Forces took place in mid April. It is an all day fixture starting early and finishing late, with morning foursomes followed by afternoon singles.In preparation for the course length we will play at County Match Week we opted to play from the white tees. This replicated the distance of the CMW Tadmarton Heath GC course lengt...

Golf in Oxfordshire is evolving, and we are looking for a Women & Girls Golf Development Officer to lead the charge. This is a critical, stipend-supported role for a strategic thinker who believes that golf is for everyone, regardless of age or ability. The Role in a Nutshell You will be the architect of growth for the female game across the county. This isn't just about promotion; it’s about creating a legacy by connecting the school gates to the 18th green. The Goal: Drive partici...

The Oxfordshire 2nd Team kicked off their season on Sunday April 12th, at a windswept Tadmarton Heath. Facing a talented, young Berkshire side, the day was a true test of "early season mettle" featuring everything from hurricane-force gusts and hail to glorious sunshine. The Morning: Foursomes Drama The morning session was a display of exceptional teamwork. With two new pairings in the mix, the energy and focus were high across all three groups. Our Henley ‘Sarahs’ pairing (Hill...

While the match season is now officially underway, the hard work began long before the first tee time. Our county squad has been immersed in a rigorous winter and spring training programme, designed to sharpen both the physical and mental aspects of the game. Expert Guidance Under the watchful eye of our County Coach, Deana Rushworth, the players have been refining everything from technical swing mechanics to high-pressure short-game scenarios. The focus has been clear: marginal gains. Whet...

First Team Friendly versus Hampshire. North Hants GC. 22 March 2026. Result: 4-1 win for Hampshire ………………………. Our annual friendly fixture versus Hampshire took place on a lovely day in late March. Played as three singles and two foursomes matches, we had players from Frilford, Henley, Tadmarton and The Springs representing us. There was a spread of ages from junior to senior golfers, but all with handicaps of six or below.The singles produced excellently fought, clo...

On an extremely wet and cold Sunday morning, the first County Training session of the year attracted strong attendance. It was the first of three in-person sessions this year with our new County Coach Deana Rushworth (Witney Lakes). Having worked remotely with the squad since October, setting us drills and challenges, and monitoring our resulting data, Deana chose to take us through a set of exercises on the range, followed by a short-game session on the chipping area. From there we moved ...