Name & Logo

An explanation of sorts

The society was originally Fernhurst Golf Society however it soon became obvious that others with no association with Fernhurst were interested, the name was no longer appropriate.

A few members tossed around ideas around, simple meaningful names and others that allowed the initials to spell a nickname were considered. Then it was suggested (by Charlie) that something alternative and unique should be used. Someone throw in that there ought to be a ‘motto’. Debated and refined by elderly golfers with nothing better to do and under the influence of Starbucks coffee the result was Peripatos and Mortuus Ovium. 

Peripatos

Peripatos, relates very, very loosely to peripatetic.  The Greek word peripatētikos (from peripatein, meaning “to walk up and down”) came to be associated with Aristotle and his followers. The covered walk in the Lyceum where Aristotle taught was known as the “peripatos” (which can either refer to the act of walking or a place for walking). Now the connection, golfers are known to pontificate on all manner of things as they walk fairways, from the state of the course, why their swing isn’t what it used to be, to the state of the nation.

Mortuus Ovium

The motto refers to the times when you take a putt but fail to get it any nearer the hole than those already in the green, i.e. ‘still ewe’ but we have interpreted it to be ‘dead sheep’, then have done our best to translate it into latin. It was adopted to remind us all to be bold, positive and if it doesn’t quite work try again!

Logo

What is it?

It is a sheep on it’s back, a dead sheep.

You are looking at it from the head end!

 

Wearing it

If you would like to wear the logo visit OSL Promotional Clothing, Bordon (01420 472828) who can add it to shirts, hats, sweaters etc. They have a catalogue full of golf apparel.

Alternatively, there are society pins (above) available.

Wearing the logo may attract a few questions and perhaps create an opportunity to recruit new members,