Club Captain's Welcome Message

In keeping with previous years, we have continued to invest in the infrastructure of our parkland course.

In 2009 we constructed pathways on Hole 2, Hole 9, Hole 12, and Hole 16.and these paths have proved beneficial in providing ease of access to the respective tees during the winter months and have protected vulnerable parts of the course. The paths will also be an attractive feature during the summer.

We have also started work on the construction of a back tee on the third hole, which will add forty yards to the hole and will give the course the necessary yardage to balance standard scratch and par from the white tees. We hope to have this tee in play for early summer.

We have also continued to invest in fairway drainage, which will benefit our winter play.

In addition to investing in the course, we have also undertaken a major refurbishment of our club house. We have constructed an internal wall, to allow separation of our dining/ function room from the bar area, and we have installed air conditioning, new lighting and venetian blinds to make this room more versatile. These additions will enhance our current dining experience and attract more external functions.

Our lobby and bar area has also had a face lift with new lighting and blinds and a full repaint. We have also fully refurbished the gents and ladies toilet and showers in the locker rooms.

On the golf front, we will again host the Golf Society of Great Britain Junior Masters event and this year, for the first time, the club will host the WLCGA Inter Club Team Championship.

Socially, the highlight of the year, will be our “Marquee Week” in June, with the Captains’ Summer Ball, Ladies Charity Lunch, and a  Gentlemen’s Sporting Dinner being held in a purposely erected marquee.

Whether you are an established member, a prospective member, or a welcomed visitor, Angela, our Lady Captain and I hope you will enjoy the golfing and social activities planned for the coming year.

Richard M Joyce

Club Captain 2010/2011.