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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...

Congratulations to the following who will represent Oxfordshire in this year's CMW event being hosted at Harewood Downs GC in Buckinghamshire.Squad PlayersCaroline Johnson - Tadmarton HeathCharlotte Gosling-Evans - The SpringsElizabeth Ball - Frilford HeathKate Evans - Frilford HeathLara Murphy - Frilford HeathLaura Watkins - BicesterMairi Weir - HenleyMegan Bishop - The WychwoodSarah Hillas - HenleyTracy Roberts - Frilford HeathSquad ReservesLydia Avann - Tadmarton HeathAmy Boote - Tadma...

This year we will hold 5 squad training sessions: February, March, April, May and October. Most sessions will be held at Frilford Heath given its central location within the County. We will cover short-game skills, competitive Strokeplay, developing performance under pressure, golf psychology, and course management. This is all in preparation for County Match Week at Harewood Downs, Buckinghamshire in June. Martin Woodbridge, Director of Golf at Badgemore Park, continues to support...

An enforced player withdrawal overnight saw an early breakfast discussion of how best to reconfigure the day's team. It meant a final new foursomes pairing was introduced, and despite the last minute changes the team took everything in their stride producing a set of really close and well contested matches. Yet again the team was strongly supported by OLCGA members as caddies and spectators. Caroline Johnson secured a half in her match, and with that became the "most valuable player" of th...

New foursomes pairings for day two as we chased our first win of the tournament. Happily, that came in the morning session, and also saw our debutants both claiming their first CMW victories. Again we were delighted to have a good number of supporters, and caddies for which we are extremely grateful. Day 2 AM - WarwickshireThe team was led out by foursomes pairings Kate Evans and Alex Howe, followed by Annie Gowing and Tracy Roberts, with Lydia Avann, Lara Murphy, and Caroline Johnson playi...

This year’s Midlands South County Week is being held at Fulford Heath Golf Club just outside Birmingham. The Course has been immaculately prepared, and the Club is clearly relishing the task of hosting such a significant event.  With a squad of nine players, which included debuts from Alex Howe and Lara Murphy, we were all delighted to see so many Oxfordshire supporters in attendance on the first day of play. We are also grateful to those who have given up their time to help the team b...

Day 3 AM - BerkshireThe last day of County Match Week saw Oxfordshire come up against Berkshire in their final match - after two days the counties were very close in points and it was therefore a crucial contest to see who would ultimately fare better in the final table. Once again the foursomes parings of Caroline/Tracy and Kate/Elizabeth led the way - having proved themselves as formidable combinations by winning both matches on Day 2, the two pairings were once again victorious, finishing ...

Day 2 AM - Worcestershire & HerefordshireToday started slightly late with a rain delay following early morning downpours, along with thunder and lightning. Luckily the black clouds passed over quickly due to a strong breeze and things finally got under way only 15 minutes behind schedule. Caroline Johnson and Tracy Roberts led the way in the foursomes, and after going down early on battled hard to finally win on the 18th. The second foursomes pairing of Kate Evans and Elizabeth Ball playe...

The Midlands South County Week 2023 started today at Sonning Golf Club - a sunny but breezy day for the first two sessions. There was some amazing golf played by the Oxfordshire team which is not reflected by the final results. The whole team should be very proud of themselves.Day 1 AM - NorthamptonshireOxfordshire County Champion Megan Bishop led the way along with her foursomes partner Caroline Johnson - playing fantastic golf they were victorious on the 13th hole. Next off were Mairi Weir ...

Only 18 holes of golf today to finish the tournament.Day 3 Oxfordshire v Worcestershire & HerefordshireAmy & Viki were our first foursomes pairing and despite a valiant effort lost 3&2 having clawed back from a difficult front 9. Caroline & Freya came so close to victory in a very tight match and only lost by 1 hole. Niki was first out in the singles and always looked as though she would emerge the winner. It was a nail-biting finish, but she won by 1 hole. Millie always leads...