Rough Cuts - April 2026
26 April, 2026Read the latest news from around the county as the 2026 season begins.Rough Cuts - April 2026
Read the latest news from around the county as the 2026 season begins.Rough Cuts - April 2026
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 ...
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The county would like to extend sincere thanks to the team at the Charlbury Community Workshop for their work repairing the County Shield Trophy.This trophy is the oldest trophy in the county, having been contested since 1930. The shield has been repaired, and there is now space on the front of the trophy for many more winners' names to be added in future years. The Charlbury Community Workshop (CCW) is set up to provide an affordable facility for repairing, making and training in a vari...