The duo’s flawless performance – six birdies and not a single bogey – clinched the win over Dunstable Downs Golf Club with a 3 & 2 finish. For Walton Heath, this marks the tenth time they’ve secured this prestigious trophy.
Throughout the intense six rounds played over three days, the pair rarely needed to play the 17th hole, underscoring Oscar’s status as one of the UK’s top junior golfers, alongside Monty. As they dropped their final putt to seal the victory, it was a poignant moment, coinciding with the Memorial Service at the College of Dr Alastair Wells, former Chair of Governors at Epsom College and Walton Heath’s former Chairman.
Reflecting on the win, Oscar said, “Monty and I saved our best for last, playing brilliantly in the final 18 holes. We didn’t give our opponents any room to come back. It’s special to finish the season on such a high, especially with a good friend by my side.”
A Legacy of Competition: The London Amateur Foursomes
First held in 1906, the London Amateur Foursomes is a scratch knockout tournament open to golf clubs within a 40-mile radius of Charing Cross. Sixty-four teams battle through six knockout rounds over the course of three days, with hosting duties rotating between Moor Park, The Berkshire, and Walton Heath Golf Clubs.
Walton Heath’s long-standing connection to the event traces back to Herbert Fowler, the Club’s legendary course designer, secretary and General Manager. Fowler, a passionate advocate for amateur golf, declared the competition would be played in foursomes format and purchased the iconic shield – still awarded today – for £25 from Mappin & Webb. In 1957, the tournament expanded to include 64 clubs, hosted at a two-course venue for the first time.
This win by Oscar cements both his individual legacy and Walton Heath’s rich history in golf.
