Hill Barn Golf Club Men's Section

HOGGS Captain 2025/2026
Hi,
My name is Rob Martin and I am proud to be the new Captain of the Hoggs (Hill Barn Seniors). I’m looking forward to my year ‘in office’ and in particular leading the Seniors Team in our matches with 8 other clubs (soon to be increased).
I have lived in the area , East Preston to be exact, for 6 years now having come down to the coast to retire. I’ve not quite managed to fully retire yet but am enjoying life near the seaside and the slower pace that semi
retirement allows.

I’ve enjoyed my time with the Hoggs and found them to be the most welcoming bunch. I felt completely at home within a few weeks ofjoining them and I’m sure that we still give that same warm welcome to new recruits. I hope to see more joining us in my Captain’s year and am sure they will find a very well organised section and have plenty of matches, competitions and days out to choose from.
I’ve always enjoyed sport and played football, rode in Motor Cycle Trials and, the one I can still do - Badminton. I just need to keep golfand Badminton days separated as the body doesn’t quite cope as well as it used to.
My chosen Charity for the year is St Barnabas Hospice. I’ve had two close relatives in need of their services and the care and attention theygave, at a time when you feel that you can do nothing that will help, is of the greatest comfort. If my year as Captain can provide funds that help them to help others, that will be the greatest reward.
Rob Martin

Grubby, welcoming Rob as the 2025/2026 HOGGS Captain

Rob at his Drive-In which raised £229 and was
won by Graham Willis