After leaving Bradfield Jamie went to study Economics at Wake Forest in North Carolina attracted by the fact that American universities take sport seriously, placing it on a par with academic study. Wake Forest has a rich golfing history and has produced recent stars Will Zalatoris and Cameron Young who made their third Masters Tournament appearances in 2024. When Jamie had completed his degree he returned to the UK to do a Masters in Commercial Real Estate and maintained his love of golf by joining the OBGS. The OBGS is one of the more active alumni clubs and is always keen to recruit young Bradfieldian golfing talent into its ranks upon leaving College.
Since 1927, the OBGS has competed in the prestigious Halford Hewitt competition, described as ‘The greatest of all truly amateur tournaments’ and the largest of its kind in the world. The OBGS is competitive and consistently ranked in the top ten out of 64 schools in the Halford Hewitt. Jaime captained the Halford Hewitt team for many years before handing over to current Captain Mike Jones (F 67-71).
WE ARE A TEAM TO BE FEARED BY MOST OF THE FIELD. WE HAVEN’T HAD THE BREAKTHROUGH NEEDED AT THE LATER STAGES OF THE COMPETITION IN RECENT YEARS BUT WITH NEW BRADFIELDIAN TALENT COMES NEW OPPORTUNITY
Other competitive matches played include The Grafton Morrish, The Mellin for over 55s and the Senior Mellin for over 65s. The OBGS also has a full calendar of matches against other Clubs and Spring, Summer and Autumn meetings as well as a biennial tour which in recent years has included Florida, France and Spain.
Founded in 1926 the OBGS is rapidly approaching its centenary, which it hopes to make an extra special year, watch this space…
If you are interested in joining the OBGS visit the Golf Club website on the Bradfield Society online or contact Club Secretary Andrew Shilton on andrew@janeshilton.co.uk.
