WIGS toasts its 30th anniversary

The Master Sara Fardon was guest of honour at a dinner held in March at the Little Ship Club to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of WIGS formation. Also present were four former Masters of the Company (Messrs Ward, Dickinson, Carroll and Masters), as well as seven former Society Captains who all continue to be active supporters of the Society’s fixture list.

In a very convivial atmosphere the reception was led by current President Nick Hughes reciting a golf themed grace composed especially for the event and Secretary Bill Bower providing a light hearted overview of the 30 year history of the Company’s golfing society and its many members who have contributed to its camaraderie and fellowship as well as its success on the course. 

In response to a donation by WIGS to her charity Civitas, the Master expressed her gratitude and thanks for both the donation and invitation to the evening.

She presented a tankard to Mike O’Conner for his win in the Neave trophy in 2025 and at the same time Ian Jerrum (also pictured ) was presented with the Beckett Shield by Bob Beckett for his inaugural win in that competition. The Neave Trophy is normally presentated at Common Hall in October but that couldn't happen last year.

The final act of the evening was the presentation to new WIGS members with a WIGS endorsed PRO V 1 golf ball. The lucky beneficiaries were Messrs Colraine, Farr, Hobbs, Medlock, Otter and the Lady Master herself.