ENGLAND GOLF
Suffolk Delegates Meeting held at Rushmere Golf Club on
Monday, 14th May 2012
1. Apologies: Received from Bungay, Cretingham, Gorleston, Halesworth, St. Audrys, St. Clements & Woodbridge
2. Welcome: A warm welcome was extended to Pippa Beak, County President, Sheila Jarvis, County Captain, Jeanette Longman County Secretary & Julie Latimer-Jones, Editor of the SLCGA Website, together with all new and existing Delegates.
3. Minutes of the last meeting: Agreed.
4. Matters arising: Dealt with during course of Meeting.
- Inter-Club County Competitions: Cranworth: All Delegates’ gave their Club’s view. There was overwhelming support for Neutral Courses to continue, though if at all possible on a more local basis, particularly in the early stages. The scoring system requires review. The Delegates suggest that the format is changed to Foursomes morning & singles afternoon. Straight-forward match-play to prevail. These recommendations were by a significant majority but were by no means unanimous. Reserve Players on the day were discussed and discounted. Stearn: No change. Weston: A Scratch League format is strongly recommended with Leagues consisting of 5/6 Teams but to play only once – i.e. not “Home & Away”, with a draw for venue. Senior Shield: Recommend change of name to “Jubilee Shield”.
6. 100-Club: The draw was made and the results will appear on the County Website.
- SLCGA Website: A paper was circulated by JLJ, and followed by an amusing presentation on what she would like to see on the Website, which includes, News, Photos & General Information from all Clubs. The Editor’s word is Law!!
8. AOB:
County Junior Organizer: This post remains to be filled!!
Delegate Contact Details: If there are any new Delegates whose information is wrong please let me know as soon as possible.
England Golf Delegate: This role is currently fulfilled by the Suffolk EWGA Delegate (Anne Archer) who has agreed to serve for another year. However, this post may need re-filling in time, depending upon when the full merger occurs, but if there is anybody who would like to shadow the role, please contact Anne Archer.
Senior Championship: Rushmere asked for the maximum handicap to be increased.
Mobile Phones: Stowmarket commented that they have observed parents using Mobile Phones whilst caddying for their offspring in County Events and have questioned the legality of such.
County Week: Helpers are required for all 5-days (11th to 15th June inclusive.) Please contact Anne Archer – or 01728-685315. The meeting wished Sheila and her team Good Luck!!
AOB – cont:
Eastern Region Seniors Championship – Friday, 13th July 2012: Entries are still being accepted. Please remind all those who took part in the Senior Shield Matches that they are eligible and do not forget the “youngsters” aged 50 to 60!!
Date, Time and Venue of Next Meeting:
Date: Monday, 20th August 2012
Time: 10.30 am
Venue: Fynn Valley
NB. Delegates can enjoy a round at Fynn Valley, after the meeting, for a Green Fee of £12.50.
Anne Archer
31st May 2012