The meeting was opened by approving and seconding the previous meetings minutes with no matters arising. Update on carried forward tasks were discussed and closed as applicable
Competitions
Congratulations to Paula Johnston who qualified for the All-Ireland finals of the Bronze Medal Competition in Headfort on 30th September. Well done, Paula, a great achievement and best of luck in the final.
Well done to Mary Cahill who represented WGC in the Silver Medal Regional final on September 7th in Naas. Unfortunately, luck wasn't with Mary on the day.
WGC travelled to Courtown GC on August 20th to defend the Courtown Cup. A great day's golfing was enjoyed on the day and WGC secured second place. We thank Courtown GC Lady's section for their hospitality on the day and look forward to returning next year to try and bring the trophy back to our cabinet!
The various club competitions have now reached the Finals stage and we wish all finalists the best of luck in their respective finals.
Due to the success of our Mixed Foursomes Team, the Lesley Hopkins Memorial Trophy Competition scheduled for September 26th has now been rescheduled to Saturday October 10th. The September Presentation Evening which was also scheduled for that night will now take place on October 10th.
Interclub Competition
Huge congratulations to our Mixed Foursomes team on reaching the All-Ireland Semi- finals in a nail-biting finish against Doneraile in Westmanstown on September 5th. There was a marvelous turnout of supporters on the day which was much appreciated by the team and managers. We look forward to a similar turnout on September 25th when the team compete against Cushendall GC in Westmanstown GC.
Get into Golf
A scramble for GIGs has been arranged for September 22nd followed by a social gathering and an informal rules presentation. Thanks to Rosemary Kavanagh for offering to facilitate the rules presentation. Many thanks to Dylan, President Deirdre and all lady members who helped with our 2026 Gigs programme. We look forward to welcoming new members who have joined following the completion of the Gigs programme.
Sponsorship
Thank you to our September sponsors, Wicklow Birdies, Lindt Chocolates, Phyliss Kavanagh, Orchard Print and Volvo Cars Wexford. Again, we ask you to support our sponsors and to attend Sunday night presentations if you are a weekend prize winner.
AOB
Well done and a big thank you to President Deirdre on a great day of golf and a most enjoyable evening on August 22nd. Congratulations to all the prizewinner’s male and female.
Following Captain Debbies' Team Line dancing performance at her recent Captain's evening, members expressed interest in taking line dancing lessons. You asked, Captain Debbie listened, and lessons have now been arranged for Tuesday and Thursday mornings at a cost of €8 per lesson. A poll has been put out on the Womens WhatsApp group and there has been a significant support for this initiative. Looking forward to treading the boards with y'all
Maureen O' Dea announced Patricia O'Connor as her Vice Captain for 2027. All committee members congratulated Patricia and were delighted that she had accepted Maureen’s offer to be her Vice Captain to represent the women’s club in 2028.