Captains Report

Firstly, I’d like to thank everyone for the support given to my Captain’s Drive-in. I think it was a great day, great weather and an indication of how I hope we can build the relationship with The View, who must have been very happy with the day’s takings!

I had hoped to have a total for the money raised on the day for my chosen Charity for the year St Wilfred’s, but unfortunately, they have still to count all the collection pots from the day.

Since the Captain’s Drive-in I have now arranged my Captain’s Away Day. This is planned for Friday the 8th of August at Singing Hills. The day will cost £59, and includes bacon roll on arrival and a 1-course meal. A sheet has been placed in the lobby outside the Pro-shop so please put your names down if you are interested so I can confirm numbers.

Having previously taken part in golfer / non-golfer events in the past, I know how much fun they can be. With this in mind, I have provisionally booked The View for Friday the 11th of July and Friday the 5th of September. I would encourage us all to get behind these events as it is another opportunity to build our golfing community, bring in some money into the club and to have a great time.

I have also spoken to Simon and Fraser, and they are more than happy to arrange a ‘Greenkeeper’s Revenge’ in September / October, when there are less Societies playing our course. I will confirm the date asap.

I was invited by the Ladies Representative to present the trophies at their Annual Meeting. It was nice to meet with them and put names to faces that I didn’t know.

With the Club Championship being held on the 7th and 8th of June, The View has been booked for the 8th of June. Having discussed this with Nicola and her team, I am hoping to make the Sunday a day where members and their families can come and enjoy a BBQ on the terrace and celebrate the crowning of our new Club Champion. The BBQ will be held from 2pm to 8pm.

I have made contact with our reciprocal clubs regarding friendly, scratch and mixed matches. At this current time, only Sweetwood’s have replied. Unfortunately, their calendar is already booked for this year, but they are open to arranging something for next year.

To support my chosen Charity for the year, I have spoken with Nicola about arranging a Charity Quiz and a Christmas Charity Party in December and hope to have something arranged in the near future. Additionally, Fraser and Simon have supported my request to have a Captain’s Charity Bunker on the right hand side of the 18th hole. A sign has been ordered and will be placed by the bunker on the right hand side of the green when it arrives.

The Tuesday evening Roll-up is gaining momentum but it would be great if more members attended. Shaun has also taken time to put the details on the club website for all to see.