and drawing the fourth to become national champions. The highlight of the tournament was Ollie’s superb final goal against Radley. Our novice three-man team of Dany, Ben Kinsman (4th, S) and Benjamin Hilditch (4th, S) took on the girls from Rugby School over three chukkas. The boys improved dramatically as the day progressed but were narrowly beaten into 2nd place in their division. As always the annual College Polo Day at Longdole Polo Club was a fabulous display of polo and a great family day out. The Prep beat Summer Fields School, the Old Cheltonians beat the Old Etonians and the College team completed the trio of victories with a solid performance against Stowe School. Minty and Lissy showed that the girls were more than capable of playing in the elite league and Ollie was a worthy winner of the Most Valuable Player award in his final match as polo captain.
Mrs Sarah Styler
Golf Record: played 17; won 11; drew 1; lost 5 Squad: Will Donlan (captain, U6, S), Toon Luanguthai (L6, NH), Intouch Ruckpanich (5th, L), Joss Edwards (5th, H), Harrison Ottley-Woodd (4th, L), Max Hickman (L6, H), Xavier Houben (vice-captain, U6, L), William Henty (vicecaptain, U6, S), Alex Braithwaite-Exley (U6, H)
College Golf had another very successful year. The highlight was undoubtedly winning the south west region of the ISGA (Independent Schools’ Golf Association) Matchplay Tournament for the first time. That qualified the three-man team of Harrison, Intouch and Joss to play in the national finals, held at Prince’s Golf Club and Royal St George’s Golf Club, Sandwich, Kent, on 26 and 27 April. Over 130 schools across the UK had entered the regional events and College finished a creditable 8th out of 19 schools in the finals; the event being won by Wellington College. In the individual event, Joss (T18th), Harrison (T21st) and Intouch (T28th) all put in commendable performances. It was a really encouraging performance by a young team. Please refer to www.isga.co.uk/national-finals-2015/ for more details.
Every year, the West of England Public Schools’ Tournament at Burnham on Sea is the flagship event and the boys go there with eager anticipation. The team of Harrison, Intouch, Joss, Will and Max made it through to the final against Radley College after good wins against Monmouth School (3‑2) and Canford School (5‑0). In a cracking encounter, the match was tied at 2‑2 and Harrison needed to hole a putt on the 18th to take the match into extra time. We lost 3‑2 in a match which ebbed and flowed. With four of the team back in 2015‑2016 they are determined to get their names on the Club honours board! Time will tell. In September 2014, the inaugural ‘Morgan Cup’ (Ryder Cup type event) took place against Radley College on the Radley course. The event has been named after Richard Morgan, who was the Headmaster of both schools. It was a great pleasure to have Richard present at Radley to meet the boys, watch some exciting golf, and present the trophy. After a typically close encounter, College came away winners. Hopefully the event will grow and become one of the highlights of the season. Matchplay golf is team golf at its best.
Mr Mike Todd
Boys’ Hockey
House Pots (the Wild Cup) was won by the Hazelwell team of Max, Alexander and Harry Hickman (U6). Will played in the HMC final in 2014 at Luffenham Heath Golf Club and was in the team that qualified
The Cheltonian 2014-2015
Where College Golf is at the moment is a tribute to the players who work particularly hard on their games during term time and in the holidays. To the leavers, thank you for your contribution. Golf is a game for life – make sure you join the Old Cheltonian Golf Society; they enjoy a wonderful fixture list at great venues. Thank you to Dr Brendan Enright for his keen assistance and to Mr Gary Pendell for his help with transport. Colours were awarded to Will Donlan for his performances and contribution to College golf.
We are fortunate to have a strong fixture list with matches outside the HMC and ISGA against Radley College, Stowe School, Marlborough College, Monmouth School, Malvern College and St Edward’s School, Cheltenham. Hopefully we will have the depth to play Wellington College and Millfield School in the near future.
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for the final at Burnham. It has been particularly pleasing to watch Will’s game improve over the years; from the first time he represented College in a junior match to his last fixture in the Summer Term, he has displayed a gutsy determination and sporting manner. Another significant achievement was Harrison’s success in winning the South Western Counties Golf Association Under 16 Championships and the Gloucestershire Golf Union County U18 Boys’ Championships. Mention should also be made of Joss and Intouch whose games improved significantly over the year.
In what is perceived as a compact and short term, the Boys’ Hockey Club certainly delivered in its programme, with 109 fixtures completed by the 17 teams. There are not many schools on the hockey circuit that can put out around 255 boys for a Saturday fixture. Of the fixtures completed, 55% had a positive result for College. The Independent Schools’ Hockey League (ISHL) is certainly ensuring the standard of play is increasing and the bar continues to be raised. College hockey players continue to excel outside of school hockey, with individuals involved in England Hockey’s Junior Development system. One such player, Roger Mortimore (4th, S), was