The annual Old Viking Golf Day returned to Badgemore Park on Saturday 26 September, bringing our alumni together for a fantastic day on the course.

Guests arrived to brilliant sunshine from 11:30 am, fuelling up on bacon rolls and hot drinks before teeing off at midday. The scenic views were matched by clear skies and no breeze to speak off - keeping most on track to drive off the first tee!

Despite the incredibly hot summer - the course looked impressive and the ball certainly found it's bounce! It was wonderful to see great team spirit and laughter centre stage and lots of chat about life and fond memories of times at Shiplake. 

Rounding off the day, players gathered on the terrace for a well-deserved BBQ and prize-giving, hosted by long-standing organiser Peter Webb (Shiplake staff, 1977–2004).

A big thanks from Headmaster Tyrone Howe and the whole group to Peter Webb for great efforts organising a brilliant event once again! 

Prizes were awarded for: 

Individual 

Closest to the Pin - Ben MacPhee 

Longest Drive - James Black 

Stapleford Individual - with 37 - Ben MacPhee 

Team

Third Place - Team 

Angus Stovold, Guy Leaning, Peter Webb, Russ Carr 

Second Place - Team 

David Squire, Jonny Fordham, Tyrone Howe and Simba

First Place - Team 

Ollie Vizard, Bertie Jarvis, Ben MacPhee, James Black

Thanks to everyone who made it - we look forward to seeing you again next year and remember to reach out to a friend and invite them along too!! There are still more opportunities for our Old Vikings to meet up in the next couple of weeks - Festival of Sport on 3 October, Davies Shield at the College on Wednesday 14 October and our Annual Drinks in London on the 15 October - we look forward to seeing you there!