Four OHs proudly represented the Old Haileyburian Golf Society (OHGS) at the prestigious Silver Tassie competition at The Berkshire Golf Club, returning for a second consecutive year to compete against some of the strongest alumnae golfing teams in the country.
Representing the OHGS were Sports Fellow Catherine Doel (Alb & Aby 79), Hallie Copping-Jones (H 19), Mia de Marchi (H 19) and team captain Lyndsay Barnes (M 03).
The OHGS were also delighted to welcome Lyndsay back to the Silver Tassie following the recent arrival of her baby son. Combining new motherhood with competitive golf is no small feat, and her commitment and leadership were greatly appreciated by teammates and supporters alike.
Founded in 1961, the Silver Tassie is regarded as the women’s equivalent of the renowned Halford Hewitt, bringing together alumnae golfers from independent schools across the UK for one of the most respected events in the amateur golfing calendar. The competition is contested over the acclaimed Red and Blue Courses at The Berkshire Golf Club and attracts players of an exceptionally high standard.
Following their outstanding debut last year, when the OHGS finished runners-up and claimed the Silver Plate on countback, expectations were understandably high as the team returned to Berkshire.
This year’s field was stronger than ever, with 28 schools and more than 100 golfers competing for honours. The team once again produced a determined performance and played some excellent golf throughout the day, acquitting themselves superbly against a highly competitive field.
More important than the final standings was the continued growth of the Old Haileyburian golfing community. Supported by fellow OHs around the course, the team embodied the spirit of friendship, sportsmanship and lifelong connection that lies at the heart of the wider Haileybury family.
The Haileybury Society is proud to support the OHGS through an annual grant, helping to encourage participation and strengthen connections between golfers across generations of Old Haileyburians.
The OHGS is always keen to welcome new members and would be delighted to hear from any OHs with an interest in golf, whether they play competitively or simply enjoy the social side of the game. In particular, the Society would love to encourage more women golfers to get involved and help build on the momentum established by the Silver Tassie team in recent years.
The Haileybury Society congratulates Catherine, Hallie, Mia and Lyndsay on representing the OHGS with such distinction and looks forward to seeing the team return to Berkshire in 2027.
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