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OLD CANFORDIAN GOLFING SOCIETY (OCGS)
A tribute to Robert Wren Greenwood 10 Oct 1930 – 7 Aug 2024 (M39)
Captain 1991/92 President 1994 – 2003
Robert came to the OCGS quite late having been “unearthed” as an OC at the Halford Hewitt in 1983 when he, as a member of Royal Cinque Ports GC, was carrying out starter duties on the first tee. From there Robert became an integral member of the Society for many years. Apart from taking on the roles of Captain and then President he played in the Halford Hewitt team a number of times, and his technical knowledge of the links there was most valuable to the team.
In 2003 Robert master-minded the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the OCGS with a wonderful tour to Le Touquet in France taking in excellent golf as well as gastronomic experiences!
But Robert’s time with the Society is marked by his unstinting and enthusiastic commitment. In particular he fostered a close working relationship with the school, so that young golfers could not only benefit from OC support while at Canford, but are encouraged and motivated to join the OCGS when leaving the school. In this way the wealth of talent that exists at Canford is not wasted and help to improve the results at the Halford Hewitt competition – which, interestingly enough, was the very reason the OCGS was originally established in those distant days of 1953. The Society now has a full fixture list including the Cyril Gray Tournament for over 50’s, together with meetings and matches.
Robert was renowned for his 9-course dinners at his home in Walmer on the Monday of Halford Hewitt week – just to get the team into shape for the challenges ahead! And his generosity did not end there, as he constantly contributed to the youngsters to make them feel part of the Society.
An honest, generous and thoroughly likeable man, Robert took his interest in Canford golf through his ‘80s into his ‘90s – always kept in touch with genuine interest. He was a real Gentleman and he will be sorely missed.
Stephen Moore (W68) 2024
