Hill Barn Golf Club Men's Section
About the HOGGS
All members of Hill Barn Golf Club aged 55 or over automatically become members of the HOGGS, which stands for Hillbarn Old Gentlemen’s Golf Section. Whilst still a part of the main club and subject to main club rules it operates independently with its own Committee, Captain, Secretary and Competition Secretary. The section runs its own monthly medals, qualifying stablefords, trophy competitions etc.
THE COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME YOU AS A MEMBER OF THE HOGGS AND TRUST THAT YOU WILL ENJOY YOUR GAMES WITH US.
Monthly Medals
Held on either the first Monday or first Wednesday of each month. Members wishing to enter must have a World Handicap System handicap . All medals are played off the white tees or the winter tees (Blue) if the white tees are closed, and scores must be confirmed and recorded by another club member. Competitors must register on HowDidIDo in the club house or HowDidiDo available on the phones and other internet devices, before starting a round. On completion of a round scorecards must be completed in full, signed by the player and the marker, results entered into HowDidIDo(usually in the clubhouse but could be on own device) and cards placed in the box next to the HowDidIDo terminal in the clubhouse.
Other Competitions
The HOGGS run a number of other competitions during the year and details of these can be found in the Competition Diary Section of this website and the Competition Rules section. With a few exceptions, entry into these competitions is via HowDidIDo up to a month before they occur. Details of other ad-hoc competitions will be circulated by email and the noticeboard facing you in the Mens Changing Room.
Club Matches
There are a number of local clubs with whom we play home and away matches on an annual basis (currently 8 but soon to be 10). Several weeks prior to each match a sheet is put up on the notice board inviting names to be considered for selection. All members are encouraged to get involved in these games, irrespective of handicap. A few weeks before the match the list is closed and the captain selects the team, which is then emailed to those involved and the updated on the HOGGS Website. All those selected must confirm that they are still available to play or contact the captain or vice-captain to enable a reserve to be notified. The treasurer will email the selected members with details of payments required for Green Fees and food. The team usually meet at 8:00, 30 minutes before the match for coffee and a chance to meet our opponents. At the meal afterwards smart casual will be the dress of the day.
Captain’s Away Day
Each year the Captain chooses a venue for their away day. This provides the opportunity of playing on a different course and having a friendly competition with a meal afterwards.
Captain’s Day
Similar to the Away Day except that the Captain doesn’t play. It is held at Hill Barn with the usual competitions of; nearest the pin, longest drive, best score etc. After the meal the Captain usually gives a brief review of the season to date with a presentation of the medals won so far.