Oxfordshire Summer 2025

Oxfordshire Summer Pairs: A Day of Near Misses, Birdie Streaks, and Charitable Splashes!

What a day it was at The Oxfordshire for our Summer Pairs event yesterday! The sun shone, the course was in magnificent condition, and the spirit of golf (and a little friendly competition) was definitely in the air. We had a fantastic turnout of 192 golfers, all eager to tackle the challenges The Oxfordshire presents.

The day was filled with memorable moments, but a few truly stood out. First up, a huge shout-out to Stephen Birrell for an absolutely phenomenal display of golf. Stephen went on an incredible run, sinking five birdies in a row from holes 6 through 10! It was a masterclass in precision and putting, and certainly the highlight performance of the day.

Then there was the collective gasp from the group around the 8th hole as Glenn Jackson stepped up to the par-3. His shot was pure, tracking directly towards the pin, only to agonizingly lip out for what would have been a sensational hole-in-one! So close, Glenn, but a brilliant shot nonetheless that had everyone buzzing.

And finally, for a touch of light-hearted (and very wet!) charity, our 5th hole proved to be quite the spectacle. Designated as our charity hole, it claimed over 100 golf balls from our 192 golfers who bravely (or perhaps not so bravely!) attempted to clear the water hazard. While it may have cost a few quid in lost balls, it was all for a fantastic cause and certainly provided plenty of amusement and good-natured ribbing throughout the day.

Despite the challenges of the 5th, the camaraderie and enjoyment were palpable. The Oxfordshire once again proved to be a magnificent host, and we're already looking forward to our next event. A massive thank you to all our participants for making it such a brilliant day!

1st WHS
Mark Probart + Luke Hagger

1st Gross
Bill Bowerman + Matt Tomms

Mens LD
James Vincent
Ladies LD
Xiaojuan (Jenny) Du
Nearest The Pin
Andy Gardiner

4 Hole Comp 1st
Stephen Birrell + Duncan Keates
4 Hole Comp 2nd
Michael Ridley + Tom Pattison

Golfshake
Scott Danns + Joe Danns

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