July 2023 Web Notes
Condolences were extended to the family and friends of Robert (Whaler) Doyle and Annie Doyle on their recent deaths.
Suggestions for the monthly medals were a towel or a glass, both with the Club logo and Monthly Medal Winner written on it. Medals have nearly doubled in price since we last bought some.
The CoM held a meeting for Junior parents. Two male parents raised the Junior Girl issues but the Chair asked them to write in if they have any questions. Some parents came forward after the meeting to volunteer to help and Damien Marah is taking the role of Club Children’s Officer.
Emails received from Golf Ireland re Cross Border Scoring and Girls Inter Club 2023 – Leinster region. The girls were congratulated on their fabulous golf on the day.
An email was received from the PGA Southern Branch, thanking the Club for our donation. Ther winners were notified of the date of the competition in Carlow Golf Club.
An email was received from the National Breast Cancer Research Institute thanking us for the monies raised from our Play in Pink Day. The final sum will be at least €10,500. President Doreen was asked if next year she would consider donating some of the money raised to the local hospice but she explained that the Play in Pink Days are specifically for Breast Cancer Research and they provide prizes for the competition.
Some beginner women have been feeling under pressure on the course from more experienced golfers. They requested some reserved slots specifically for beginners on Mondays and Wednesdays. This was agreed by CoM and was arranged with the office.
Some assistance may be needed from committee members with the Leinster South Regional Finals that will take place in the Club on Saturday, 29th July. The Women’s Golf Committee will arrange for flowers to be put around the Club house and diffusers and toiletries in the women’s locker room, shower room and toilets
An email was received from a parent with a query on the Approved Junior Girls Handicap Index requirement for weekend golf. The approved response covers the question asked, “why is there a disparity in the Handicap Index requirements for Approved Junior Girls and Boys?”. All present hope that this is the end to the Junior issues and that everyone can move on.
Competitions are running smoothly. The 17th hole still has to be remeasured with the tee marker in the middle of the new tee box. It was suggested that from next year onwards a list of Medal dates be forwarded to the Greenkeeper in January.
All present congratulated Captain Christine on her great prize week.
The date for the Race night has been changed to 11th November. Race cards are available now for sponsorship.
The bushes on the paths on the 11th and 12th holes need to be cut back.
A member of a visiting team borrowed a caddy car from Louise during a match but she didn’t pay for it. The Committee agreed to refund the €10 cost to Louise. Louise was complimented on being so helpful.
The Intermediate and Boyne Teams were congratulated on their recent wins.
Congratulations were extended to Ronan Merrigan who recently won the U11 Irish Junior Open.