OLCGA

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 ...

1st Team Friendly Match Venue: Tadmarton Heath (yellow tees) Date: Sunday 13 April 2025 Result: Oxon 4.5-4.5 Armed Forces The team of Laura Watkins (Bicester), Nikki Halsall (Kirtlington), Sarah Clarke (Hadden Hill), Tracy Roberts (Frilford Heath), Phoebe Simons and Caroline Johnson (Tadmarton Heath) played the Armed Forces in this annual friendly fixture. Comprising morning foursomes, and afternoon singles, a cold but well turned out Tadmarton Heath provided a real challenge for all....

1st Team Friendly Match Venue: Frilford Heath – Green Course (yellow tees) Date: Sunday 9 March, 2025 Result: Hampshire win An early season opener saw an Oxfordshire team of Laura Watkins (Bicester), Lara Murphy (Frilford Heath), Sarah Hillas (Henley), Nikki Halsall (Kirtlington) and Amy Boote, Lydia Avann and Caroline Johnson (all Tadmarton Heath) take on an extremely strong Hampshire side in this annual friendly fixture. Comprising 3 singles and 2 fourball matches, we were treate...

In April we have had two friendly matches completed, as warm up to County Match Week. Match v Hampshire The match took place at North Hants GC on 24th March and consisted of 2 x Foursomes and 3 x singles. Hampshire are traditionally very strong opposition with the majority of the team being either plus, scratch or low single figure handicaps. It was the same again this year, however whilst we didn’t manage any points the team can all hold their heads high as they were all giving away at ...

This rain-postponed fixture against Hampshire, that should have been played earlier in the year at North Hants, was played in glorious sunshine (at last!) at Henley Golf Club on Saturday 3rd June.  The 1st team started strongly with 4 matches up at the half way point. Unfortunately the stronger fire power of Hampshire, who had lower handicaps than most of the OLCGA squad, won through in the end, gaining them a 4-1 victory. Well done to Kate Evans who secured Oxfordshire's point! Squ...

On a soggy and wet day (and golf course) the 1st team kicked off their competitive season with a 5-3 victory over the UK Armed Forces in singles matchplay. It was great to see Megan and Elizabeth fitting seamlessly in to the senior squad and playing really good golf. Elizabeth showed great grit and determination to stay in a match that had gone against her early on. Megan was playing an ex-OLCGA squad member but she maintained good focus and concentration throughout.The match was played ...

It was a clear but cold day at Frilford Heath where Oxfordshire took on Hampshire in the first friendly match of the season. Lydia Avann (Tadmarton Heath) & Sarah Hillas (Henley) kick started the match in the foursomes however struggled to better their opponents. Superstars Megan Bishop (The Wychwood) & Freya Coughlan (Frilford Heath) had a great 3&2 victory to even out the overall match. Tracy Roberts (Frilford Heath) & Caroline Johnson (Tadmarton) played very steady but ...

Our final warm up match before County Match Week was hosted by Hampshire at Basingstoke Golf Club.The Oxfordshire Team as usual battled hard against some tough opponents. Clare Dodds and Sarah Hillas almost won against a formidable pair in the foursomes taking them right to the 18th Green. Millie Anderson brought home a point in the singles with Maggie Findlay taking a well earned half against a former English Seniors Champion.A super day and a great test with just 2 weeks to go until the...

Match Report for Oxon v Wiltshire Sat 29th MayFeldon Valley hosted a 1st Team Match vs Wiltshire on Sat 29th May. It was clear during the morning Foursomes that Wiltshire had brought a very strong team. Sarah Hillas and Morag Broom battled hard to earn a half making the score after the foursomes 2.5 to 0.5 in Wiltshires favour.The afternoon singles were very competitive with Millie Anderson and Kate Evans battling hard and only just missing out on the points. Jess Otto managed a we...

Training at Badgemore.On the 8th May the squad finally enjoyed our first training session with Martin Woodbridge at Badgemore Park. Despite a terrible forecast and heavily laden skies the weather was very kind. 13 members of the squad enjoyed some short game and bunker tips followed by afternoon foursomes. It was great to see the squads competitive edge intact but even better to see lots of smiling faces. It was great to be back :)