September 2025 Web Notes
Bereavement – Condolences were expressed to the family of Tom ‘Chopper’ Vickers who was a WGC longstanding member and ex-Bar Manager.
September Prize giving
The last formal prize ceremony for 2025 will be on Wednesday 17h September after the final medal competition of 2025. Pin-High driving range are a new sponsor for WGC and the prize winners from the 10th September will receive the Pin-High prizes. We would ask that all prize winners and members attend this prize giving to make a fitting ending to the women’s 2025 formal prize events.
Competitions
President Clodagh’s Competition
It was agreed that this was a very successful competition and social event. Thanks were expressed to President Clodagh for making this a memorable event. Congratulations to all the winners, we hope that you enjoy your prizes.
September – Lesley Hopkins Memorial Trophy Qualifiers for this competition are the competitors who came 1st, 2nd 3rd and best gross score in each of our 2025 Medal competitions. Wishing you all the best of luck and an enjoyable round.
Golfer of the Year – Thanks were expressed to Rosemary Kavanagh for updating the Golfer of the Year results.
Courtown Inter-club Trophy – To their complete surprise WGC team won this extremely well organised competition. The perpetual trophy and pennant will be shown to the women’s section at the Prize presentation evening on Wednesday 3rd September and stored in the Trophy cabinet to be defended on 20th August 2026.
Club Presentation Night – Provisional date set for Saturday 15th November. Thanks were expressed to Maureen O’Dea and all the volunteers for the cleaning of the trophies. Our trophy cabinet is now sparkling.
Handicaps
Annual Handicap review – Will be carried out in line with GI guidelines. The Handicap committee carry out regular reviews during the qualifying season.
Townhall Meeting for Women Members – Thursday 16h October 2025
The committee discussed the provisional Agenda points of this meeting, Members submissions for Agenda Points to be sent to the women’s secretary (womensclub@wicklowgolfclub.ie) by 30th September 2025.
2026 – Committee and Key Dates
Vice-Captain Debbie was extremely pleased to announce that Maureen O’Dea has kindly agreed to be the Women’s Vice Captain for 2026, all committee were delighted and expressed their support and gratitude to Maureen. VC Debbie will announce this good news to the women at the Prize giving on 3rd September.
The first draft of the 2026 Key dates calendar was discussed in the committee; this is a joint task with the men’s committee. We are hoping to have the final draft agreed by both men’s and women’s committees by the end of September.