About

The Society

The society was conceived one evening by Fernhurst cricket club as a way of encouraging those that have had a relationship with village sport to continue it through golf and hopefully having them help coach the next generation of players. That aim may not have worked quite as hoped however several village golfers do play during the year.

The society first played at Foxbridge in 2013, it was considered a success. Subsequently numbers were a little patchy but were maintained by extending an invitation to Old Thorns Seniors. In 2016 several friends and colleagues had joined the founding members, such that it was neither a Fernhurst nor Old Thorns golf society. After some deliberation a name change was decided upon, hence Peripatos Golf Society.

Membership

Membership is open to,

  • All those that live in Fernhurst whether they have been involved in a village sport.
  • Old Thorns Seniors.
  • Friends and colleagues of the above.

Joining is very easy, drop the organiser an email by clicking, the organiser

You will then be added to the distribution list for the society and deemed a member. No joining fee or subscription is required, just your participation when you are able.

Once on the distribution list you will receive emails announcing upcoming society days, the aim being to prompt you to sign up. The sooner the minimum required for society discounts is met the better.

Handicaps

Handicaps used will be your current WHS Handicap Index applied to the course slope rating.

If you do not have an official handicap, we encourage you to obtain and maintain one using iGolf from England Golf. Use this link to find out more. Otherwise, a handicap will be given to you.

Society Days

Six society days are organised between April and September, the September day usually has catering afterwards and the presentation of annual awards.

Parameters

  • Budget – £40 – £50, in 2024.
  • The cost of a day includes sweep money for prizes.
  • Catering is kept to a minimum to meet the budget.
    • September is an exception.
    • If the venue insists on catering being booked, even if it is just coffee.
    • It is assumed players will use the catering but would prefer it not to be organised.
  • Venues are within a 60min drive of Old Thorns, Liphook.

Format

Very simple.

  • Arrive.
  • Grab a coffee and bacon bap.
  • Meet your team.
  • Play the round as an individual and team member.
  • In the clubhouse,
    • Enter scores in Golf Genius, the online scoring system we use.
    • Swap stories, enjoy a drink and the catering.
    • Hear the result and collect prizes.
  • Depart

Competition

It is always nice to have a little competition among friends.

Depending in numbers and the tee times available, teams of 3 are preferred to help ensure we all get round in good time.

Unless there are less than 8 players there will be prizes for the team, individual and nearest the pin. The more players the more nearest the pins will be introduced. Nearest the pin is preferred to allow all players a chance.

Day Prizes

Team – Gold Peripatos pin and sleeve of Peripatos golf balls.

Nearest the Pin – Sleeve of Peripatos golf balls.

Individual – A bottle of wine.

Assuming there are 8+ players there will be Assuming there are sufficient numbers there will be , team, individual and nearest the pin prizes. No longest drive but more nearest the pin as it ensures all members have a chance of winning it.

Annual Prizes

Players need to have played 3 rounds to qualify for an annual prize.

Order of Merit

Best cumulative score over 3 rounds.

Pars

Best average score on each of the pars, i.e. 3, 4, and 5.