Moving Forward in 2019 With the new golf season just around the corner, we have a full schedule of works ahead of us. Projects and improvements we have already started on:Bunker renovation (7 completed)Clubhouse improvementsPractise range upgrades to tee boxes and targetsIn 2019 we will also be:Renovating another 13 bunkers including 1 being revettedInstalling a high net to the back of the 17th greenImproving cart paths around the courseOur layout and general condition has always made us … [Read more...]
Winter Series Open
If you're looking for some winter competitions to keep you in the competitive frame of mind for the new season, join us for our Winter Pairs series in February and March. Just call the club on 01865 242158 for further entry details. … [Read more...]
Agronomy Plan Going Strong
Renowned Agronomist Greg Evans has headed a two-year programme of turf maintenance that has transformed Oxford Golf Club. Historic Oxford Golf Club recruited Mr Evans on a consultancy basis to help create and implement a detailed green keeping improvement and maintenance strategy at the 18-hole course.The programme of focused activity has enhanced the greens, tees and approach areas. Mr Evans help devise the bespoke strategy and worked in partnership with Head Green Keeper Doug MacGregor. The … [Read more...]
Finals Day
Our knockout competitions have been taking place right throughout the year and last weekend all of the matches and rounds culminated in our finals day. The golf was spectacular in parts and the celebrations even more exuberant. All of the winners are listed below, along with a gallery of pictures celebrating their triumphs. Congrats to all that made it this far, and in particular to the winners. For the runners up you have our commiserations, and the candid phrase of 'there's always next … [Read more...]
Oxford Golf Club Launches ‘Golf Express’ Inspired Summer Offer To Encourage People To Get Active
Oxford Golf Club has launched a special ‘nine holes and a drink’ package to encourage people to play the sport, as part of an England Golf national campaign. The historic club is offering the opportunity to enjoy nine holes and a post-game drink after 5pm on Thursday evenings throughout the summer for just £15.England Golf launched ‘Golf Express’ nationally to inspire busy people to play the sport more by promoting the nine-hole game as a complete and enjoyable experience. Oxford Golf Club … [Read more...]
Captains Inter-Club Trophy Winners
Big congratulations go to our Oxford Ladies who managed to regain the Inter-Club Trophy with victories over Henley GC in the semi-finals and Witney Lakes in the final on a scorching day over at North Oxford Golf Club last Wednesday the 25th July. The ladies faced record temperatures and battled through more than 36 holes to win in style, with Heather Scott holing the winning putt on the 2nd extra hole!Well done ladies - #OxfordLadiesRock … [Read more...]
Golf Girls Rock
A group of 22 female golfers from the Oxford Golf Club teamed up to run in the Race for Life in memory of popular club captain Jan Glover.Jan sadly lost her battle with cancer last September aged just 62.Members of Oxford Ladies Golf Club on Hilltop Road, Cowley, pulled together to take part in the charity event to honour Jan’s memory and to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.Called ‘Golf Girls Rock’ the ladies aged from their teens to mid-70’s ran, jogged and walked together to get through the … [Read more...]
Longest Day Challenge
Last Wednesday four of our golfers walked close to 20 miles each, and played from dawn until dusk, playing 72 holes in the longest day challenge to raise money for the respective Captains charities. The intrepid group consisted of Oxford Ladies Captain, Jane Tavinor. Oxford City Captain, Paul Dandridge. Along with employees of the club, General Manager, Stephen Nicholson and Bookkeeper, Heather Scott.To help encourage the group, the two Captains combined as one team against the two … [Read more...]
OXFORD GOLF CLUB CELEBRATES DIVERSITY WITH SPECIAL PRIDE THEMED FLAGS
Oxford Golf Club has backed this year’s Oxford Pride Festival by placing a rainbow themed flag in every hole on its course. All 18 holes on the historic course now proudly display the dazzling Pride flag to celebrate the diversity of the Oxfordshire community. The Oxford Pride theme this year is 'True Colours' and aims to raise awareness and inclusivity of all LGBT+ people. Oxford Golf Club have selected Oxford Pride as one of its community partners and unveiled the eye-catching flags this week … [Read more...]
Ladies Taster Sessions
Continuing our work to grow the game we are delighted to announce a list of dates where our team of PGA Qualified Professionals will be hosting fun and relaxing group golf taster sessions specifically targeting incoming lady golfers to try our great game. Working alongside the 'Get Into Golf' campaign the sessions will include:Basic tips to get one startedAll equipment provided free of chargeFun skills gamesGlass of Prosecco (or whatever your tipple) post golf£10 per personWhat's not to … [Read more...]
