September 2021 Web Notes
Emails were received requesting that the Ladies Committee consider bringing in Category prizes for our weekly competition. One lady asked that if it is not possible to bring in categories for our competitions that we would reduce the handicap range for competitions to 36. She also asked that a Best Gross prize be awarded in Monthly Medal competitions and if the Best Gross is within the first three prizes that the second best gross be awarded the prize.
The Competitions Committee reviewed all the Ladies Wednesday and Weekend competitions from the end of April up to the beginning of September. The Committee discussed all matters raised in the emails and is satisfied that the results in most cases have been spread across the handicap ranges (0 – 20, 21 – 36 and 37 – 54) and there is no need to introduce categories.
In regards to the Committee reducing handicaps back to 36, this would be completely unacceptable within the WHS. The new handicap system was brought in to make the higher handicap players more competitive. Now with the new system all players, regardless of handicap, have a chance to feature. The inclusion of a gross prize is under consideration for next year.
The play-off for the Lesley Hopkins Silver Salver will be held on either Saturday, 25th or Sunday, 26th September depending on timesheet availability.
The Foursomes competition was a great success and another one will be held on Wednesday, 29th September. The format will be 14-holes Scotch Foursomes.
Amanda’s Hair Salon is delighted to sponsor the Pink Day again. The Junior Committee will be asked about holding a 9-hole Junior competition during the school mid-term.
The Competitions Committee is considering the return of the Saturday mixed. They will look for volunteers to run it each week, with a rota in place so that each volunteer will only be called upon every five or six weeks.
The GIG and SIG programmes are being reviewed and we might abandon these programmes and adopt a shorter version next year. While Golf Ireland recommend the two year programme of GIG and SIG it is very difficult for a small club like ours to run the programme.
The Little and Large competition was a great success with 104 participants and the Wicklow People newspaper took some photographs. The U20 Wicklow Cup team played their final match recently. The Junior Committee gave a lot of juniors a chance to play on the team which will stand to them in future years.
The Chef is considering a Carvery for Sundays.
The role of Handicap Secretary was discussed and how it has changed over the last few years. Handicaps need to be reviewed on a daily basis for some people and the number of Ladies competitions has also increased. A suggestion was made to split the role into two areas – Handicaps and Competitions. The person looking after Competitions need not necessarily be on the Ladies Committee but could send in a monthly report.
It was suggested that the ex-officio head up a sub-committee to look after Sponsors. The sub-committee would arrange collection of the prizes from the sponsor, look after the prizes until they are presented and arrange presentation nights.
A discussion was held on new members and how we can include them within the Ladies Club. Lady President meets them when possible but it has been difficult with COVID. A presentation night will take place soon and Lady Captain and Lady Vice-Captain will contact the new members to invite them to the presentation and to meet some other ladies.
A request was made that Louise post the rules of the 2’s competition in a prominent area of the Pro. Shop.
The Ladies Christmas dinner will be held on Friday, 10th December
Lady President Ann announced Doreen McGettigan as the incoming Lady President. Doreen was congratulated by the committee