August 2020 Web Notes
Condolences were extended to the family and friends of Mary Kavanagh (sister-in-law of Margaret Kavanagh and aunt of Rosemary).
Emails were received over the last few weeks from the ILGU and GUI regarding Golf Ireland 2021 and the launch of the Women in Golf Charter Guide. Wicklow Golf Club will have to sign up to this if we wish to apply for some small grants.
Emails were received about Play in Pink Day. It was agreed that we will hold a Singles competition on Monday, 14th September. It will be a 9-hole Open competition, open to ladies and men, with a €5 entry fee.
An email from a member was forwarded to the Ladies Club from the Hon. Sec. of the CoM. A group of ladies held up the member and his guest and did not invite them through. A discussion was held on the matter and an email will be sent to the ladies’ club regarding Slow play. All agreed that it is very hard to do anything about Slow Play without a Course Ranger.
The Committee was asked to consider changing the Conditions of Competition rule that play in Wednesday competitions is limited to 3-balls max. The reason for the change is to facilitate visitors playing in Open competitions and ladies who play outside of the reserved competition slots. A discussion was held, and it was agreed that 4-balls will be allowed for all Ladies Wednesday competitions. The reserved competition slots on Wednesdays will remain at 3-balls in the mornings and afternoons, reducing to 2-balls later in the season due to light restrictions. Ladies will be encouraged to continue to play in 2-balls and 3-balls if possible, to encourage a good pace of play.
Una Doyle said the numbers playing in Junior competitions continues to be good. Lessons are being held on Wednesday evenings at the moment and also before the Juniors played their competition on 10th Aug.
Louise has the shop well stocked now despite huge delays in shipments from China. She has put prices on her stock as requested.
A question was asked as to whether it is possible to get the bushes by the 11th tee box cut but it was pointed out that there is a sheer drop there and special machinery would be required. The stone marker for the Ladies 13th tee box is lying on the ground. Nora Dunne will mention this to the sub-committee and also the possibility of getting wiring around the ladies 14th tee box to stop members walking over it.
The Business Directory has been completed and it will hopefully be on the website soon. A Mailing List is currently being compiled of societies.
Lady President Ann Nichols asked if the Club should be accepting bookings from other countries during these times? It was agreed that this is a matter for the CoM and she will raise it at the next meeting.
Maeve O’Boyle pointed out that the majority of staff are not wearing masks and asked if it is now mandatory to do so. Lady Captain will check this out, but she believes it is not mandatory.
Ilona Madden congratulated the Competitions committee on arranging the 9-hole matchplay competition. Most ladies will play three matches, and all are encouraged to play their matches as soon as possible. Buddies will be arranged for any of the higher handicap ladies if needed.
All those involved in organising the Fundraising weekend were congratulated on a job well done and thanked for their hard work.
The Open Day will be on Wednesday, 26th August. Posters have gone out to 14 clubs and ladies are asked to encourage others to play.