He has also arranged the whole competition on three occasions as it is the winner's duty to organise the course, catering and start times for the following year. In the late 1960's, our Halford Hewitt side would stay at the Granville Hotel, St Margarets Bay and would share this hotel for Deal week with other teams, on of which was Epsom. From this, a friendship and close connection was formed and we have played a friendly game against Epsom, during the week at Deal, since 1971 to present day and always arrange to stay in the same hotel. We have also been invited to play at The Addington and Walton Heath by their members. It is a most pleasant few days golf at Worplesdon near Guildford, in late June.
Wives accompany our party and the atmosphere is generally one of competitive good fellowship.
Jim Gow has played each year from 1971 to 1992 and in 1994. He has made sure that new talent reaching the age of 50 were encouraged to join the party. His wife, Dorcas, has also organised the ladies for trolley pulling, exploring shops and never having a minute to spare, with Wimbledon or the Theatre on the itinerary. In the Spring of 1977, sadly, lvor Thomas died. In 1978, under the Presidency of Geof Tweedle, the committee of the Society decided that, as a tribute to Ivor's memory, the Society should start a Trust Fund in his name, the primary purpose being to finance young golfers to go to the Halford Hewitt.