The Golfing Society provides the opportunity for golfers of any handicap to play at
some outstanding courses. Guests are welcome on all occasions. The meetings are
usually arranged to have the serious competition in the morning followed by an
excellent lunch. Suitably refreshed, the arrangement for the afternoon is usually a
part round in a relaxed format. Prize giving follows the end of play.
The Society was founded in 1927 in response to a call to enter a team in a newly
formed inter-Livery competition named The Prince Arthur Cup. It faltered during
the second World War but was restarted in 1949 holding its first meeting at
Sunningdale. In present day form the Society meets four times a year as well as
entering two pairs in the Prince Arthur Cup.
The Spring meeting is at Swinley Forest where members play for the McAlpine
Cup.
The Summer meeting is at a course of the Captain’s choice (The Bridgewater
Bowl), the Autumn at St. George’s Hill (The Past Master’s Salver) and the Winter
at Tandridge (The Jubilee Trophy). There are separate prizes for the guests.
Informal matches are also arranged between Livery Companies from time to time.
The Society is managed by a Committee comprising the Captain, Vice-Captain, the
Secretary/Treasurer, and two other members. It reports to the Annual General
Meeting in February and is immediately followed by the Annual Dinner (which
keeps the AGM short!).
The annual subscription is £20, and golf days and the Annual Dinner (where guests
are also welcome) are subject to a separate charge. Current strength of membership
is about 35.
For those unsure about whether to join, please contact the Secretary and arrange to
play with a member. You will find a very friendly Society with members enjoying
the company and usually the golf!