The occasion brought together 20 golfers and 4 distinguished guests, with prizes presented by the Headmaster, Dr Chris Evans (OR 1990-1997). 

The format was 4-ball better ball — teams of two competing against each other, with the outcome of each hole decided by each pair's best net score.

The final result was a 3-2 victory for the School, whose golfers proved themselves a real force to be reckoned with.

OR Archivist, Ken Brown (1955-1963) introduced the new Bob George Golf Trophy, established in memory of the late Bob George (OR 1931-1940) as a reflection of his distinguished career both at School and beyond.

Competition Highlights:

Match 1: Michael Barrott (OR 1966-1973) & Paul Stoker (OR 1975-1982) lost to Alun Lloyd (OR 1998-2005; South House Boarding Housemaster; Teacher of English) & Chris Betteridge (Head of School House; Teacher of Mathematics), 3 & 1

Match 2: Steve Johnston (OR 1979-1986) & Riley Clack (OR 2017-2024) lost to Owen L (12STh) & Thomas C (9S), 4 & 3

Match 3: Andrew Mills (OR 1967-1974) & David Frood (OR 1969-1976) lost to Aneesh S (9S) & Ethan L (10C), 4 & 3

Match 4: Ian Canning (OR 1966-1973) & Philip Davies (OR 1967-1974) beat James S (10W) & Luke S (10L) 4 & 3

Match 5: John Camidge (OR 1977-1982) & Ray Montague (OR 1972-1979) beat Jonah D (8S) & George G (12STh) 2 & 1

Individual Prizes

Longest drive (adults): Chris Betteridge (Head of School House; Teacher of Mathematics)

Longest drive (juniors): Owen L (12STh)

Nearest the pin, 4th hole (adults): Ray Montague (OR 1972-1979)

Nearest the pin, 4th hole (juniors): Owen L (12STh)

A special thank you goes to Michael Barrott (OR 1966–1973), Alun Lloyd (OR 1998-2005) and Chris Betteridge (Head of School House; Teacher of Mathematics) for organising the day and to Calcot Park Golf Club for hosting the event.

We look forward to sharing details of the next golf fixture soon.

For enquiries about future events, please contact alumni@reading-school.co.uk.