9th May 2012
UPDATE
The road contractor has advised that matters are likely to over run and work on the new entrance may not be completed until 3pm at the earliest. The club, course and facilities remain open but vehicle access will not be allowed until the contractor confirms compeltion. We apologise for any convenience this may cause.
4th May 2012
URGENT NOTICE
Birse the road contractor have today confirmed that they wish to complete the road re-surfacing of our new entrance on Wednesday 9th May 2012 between 7.30am and 12noon. As such, there will be, without exception, NO VEHICLES allowed access to the course/club house between these times. Members, if they wish, may access the course/club house on foot and the course will remain open through the above timings. Please make a note for your diaries - any queries please refer to the office.
29th April 2012
BAR REFIT 30th APRIL 2012
Would members please note that the members bar and lounge bar will be undertaking a refit on Monday 30th April. To that end there will be only bottled beer available throughout the day, which will be priced at £1.99 a bottle for this day only.
19th April 2012
TWO URGENT NOTIFICATIONS - ALL MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE
Tuesday 24th April 2012
Would members please note that Scottish Power / our contractor will be working on the new electrical cabling coming into the club and its facilities. As such, the electricity supply will be switched off until circa 5.30pm. The club house will be closed until 5.30pm with no catering available. The golf clourse will remain open but members with lockers must retrieve their clubs at the latest Monday evening prior to the Tuesday. The intention is to have the club's facilities open again as close to 5.30pm on the Tuesday as we can. We apologise for any inconvienence this work may cause.
WEDNESDAY 25th APRIL 2012
VEHICLE ACCESS TO THE CLUB
Birse the road contractor have indicated that they wish to tarmac an area of the new roundabout adjacent to the club's new entrance on Wednesday 25th April between 4pm and 7pm. As such, there will be with no exception any vehicles allowed access to the course/club between these times. Members can access the club via foot and the golf course will remain open through the above timings. Will members please note for their diaries - any queries please contact the office.
5th April 2012 GUW Handicap Team Qualifier - Saturday 21st April 2012
This competition was posponed on 24th March. It will be a Stableford competition, counting for handicap purposes.
Entry via website.
5th April 2012 Car Park Lottery
A chance to win a parking space for 1 year.
Tickets cost £1.00 each/£5.00 a strip, available behind the bar and no limit on number of purchases.
The draw will be made at the end of April and the winner will retain the parking space until April 2013.
Road Development (Entrance)
We understand from the main road contractors that they intend to open our new entrance with effect from Wednesday 14th March. This will mean that your journey onto the course will be via a new route as per the diagram on display in the foyer of the club. Works will continue in the vicinity of the entrance and works traffic will continue to be a feature as the compound is adjacent to the new entrance. Please take every care when coming to and from the course. Thank you.
Road Development (Entrance)
As per our earlier note would members please be aware that over the next week or so, contractors will be working on the new entrance / the surrounding area. Please take care when entering the course and follow traffic direction signs, where applicable.
9th Tee
Our contractors Bancrofts will be re-commencing work on the ninth tee on Monday 19th march 2012 with a view to completing the turfing / re-seeding areas. Dependent upon which area they are working on we may have to close the 8th hole for health and safety reasons. We will endeavour to keep the 8th hole open for as long as we can on each day of the work.
AGM Notification
Please note that the AGM notification and associated paperwork has today been sent to members by email. Those members without an email address registered with the club will receive their notification through the post.
6th March 2012 - Road Development (Entrance)
Would members please note that Birse will be working on the new entrance to the club/course on Wednesday 7th March 2012
AMENDMENT TO FIXTURE BOOK
Would members please note that the Clwyd Championships will be held over the weekend commencing 12th to the 13th May 2012 and not the 5th/6th May, as published in your fixture books.
Saturday 12th May – Prestatyn Golf Club
CLUB HOUSE CLOSURE
Would members please note that the Club House will be closed on Wednesday 25th January 2012 until 5.30pm that evening. The golf course will be open for play but no access to locker rooms etc hence members wishing to play on the Wednesday should retrieve their clubs prior to that day. Scottish Power have indicated that our electricity supply will be dis-connected from 9am through to 4.30/5.00pm hence the closure of the Club House. The intention is to re-open the Club House facilities at 5.30pm once we have had chance to ensure the electricity has been restored and all our systems are back working correctly. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
2012 UPDATES.
18th November 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Tree Felling 9th Hole
Would members please note on Monday 21st November tree felling will be taking place on the 9th hole, therefore for health and safety reasons the 9th hole will be closed all day.
2nd November 2011
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Would members please note that with effect from Monday 7th November 2011, work will commence on the building of the new ninth tee. The work is hoped to take at the earliest, approximately four weeks albeit, this may need to be extended due to weather/other issues outside of the contractors' control.
In the circumstances and for the health and safety of all personnel involved, the eighth hole will be closed to golf for the period that the contractors are working on the new ninth tee. In its stead, we will be using the temporary par three hole situated on the practice ground. If you have any queries in this regard please speak to the office direct.
19th October 2011
NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Rule 17 a Special General Meeting of members will be held at the Clubhouse on Wednesday 26th October 2011 immediately following the General Meeting which is to commence at 7.00pm.
AGENDA
In the chair – Mr Ray Ledsham, Chairman
Bye Laws and Regulations
1) Resolution - that ‘Dress Code for Clubhouse - Section 8’ be amended as follows:-
Members and visitors are allowed to wear fashioned denim jeans in the bar area and at private functions.
A written requisition dated 23rd September 2011, received 12th October 2011 and signed by thirty (30) voting members
5th October 2011
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Rule 18 a General Meeting of members will be held at the Clubhouse on Wednesday 26th October 2011 at 7.00pm.
AGENDA
In the chair – Mr Ray Ledsham, Chairman
Alteration of Club Rules
Proposed by Keith Miller Chairman - Development Committee
Seconded by Richard Rawlings Treasurer
1) Resolution - that rule 10 (ii) Categories of Membership & Subscriptions be amended as follows:-
a) The heading to be amended to - Categories of Membership (‘& subscriptions’ to be removed)
b) The following adddition to be made in paragraph one:-
The Management Board shall have the authority to introduce new categories of membership without recourse to the membership by way of a General Meeting of the Club.
Alteration of Club Rules
Proposed by Keith Miller Chairman - Development Committee
Seconded by Richard Rawlings Treasurer
2) Resolution - That rule 10 (ii) Categories of Membership has the following addition:-
I. Twilight Members
Entitled to all the privileges of membership except that they may only play on the main course during the period 1st April through to 31st October (summer period) after 5pm and 1st November through to 31st March (winter period) after 3pm and shall not in any case take part in any club competition. This membership to be available for two months only pending, if applicable, an application for membership within the categories a-h outlined above.
Alteration of Club Rules
Proposed by Keith Miller Chairman – Development Committee
Seconded by Richard Rawlings Treasurer
3) Resolution - that Rule 10 (iv) discounts be amended as follows:
With effect from the 1st January 2012 the following to apply:-
1) Those Senior members having been voting members for a period in excess of 20 years and currently receiving a 50% reduction in their subscription, will continue to do so until the end of their playing careers.
2) Those Senior members having been voting members for a period in excess of 20 years and currently receiving a 12.5% discount in their subscription, will see a reduction in the discount received over the next period as follows:- 2012 – discount received 7.5% / 2013 – discount received 2.5%. With effect from 1st January 2014 they will be eligible to pay the full subscription appertaining to their category of membership applying at that time.
3) Those Senior members having been members for a period in excess of 20 years and currently receiving a 5% discount in their subscription, will with effect from 1st January 2012 be eligible to pay the full subscription appertaining to their category of membership applying at that time.
4) Junior members under the age of 15 will be entitled to receive a 50% discount from the Junior Subscription. (as currently)
5) The Current members discount scheme will be closed with effect from 31st December 2011.
6) This may be altered at any time by the approval of a General Meeting.
22nd September 2011
JUBILEE PLATE
We are pleased to advise that Stuart Fisher & Jamie Durkin have successfully made it through to the Finals Day of the DGU Jubilee Cup to be held at Chirk GC on Sunday 2nd October. The other finalists are from Moss Valley, Abergele & Rhos on Sea. We wish Stuart & Jamie every success on the day.
20th September 2011
COURSE OPENING TIMES
With effect from Monday 3rd October 2011 the Course will open at 8.00am until further notice.
15th September 2011
FINALS DAY - Sunday 25th September 2011
The list / timings of matches to be played on Finals Day has now been confirmed and is on display in the club house. The first match tees off at 8.15am with matches every quarter hour until 11.00am. Matches then re-commence at 1.00pm through to 2.15pm. May we wish all of the competitors every success. Spectators are very welcome with bar and catering facilities available through the day - the Presentations will commence shortly after the last match is completed.
15th September 2011
FINAL OF THE CROWTHER CUP
The above final will be held on Saturday 24th September 2011 at 10.00am with the tee reserved from 9.45am through to 10.15am. The match will be between Gayle Elson & Wendy Roberts. Both players are involved in matches on Finals Day hence the scheduling of this match. The final will be refereed by Mike Holden.
9th September 2011
INTER COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS
The above championships are being held at Borth on the 18th September. I am pleased to advise that the Denbighshire team will feature five members of Wrexham Golf Club namely - Kev Matthias, Alyn Torrence, Rhodri Fieldhouse, Ashley Griffiths & Jamie Durkin. We pass on our best wishes and hope the weekend is a successful one.
7th September 2011
INVITATION DAY
With a shortage of applicants for the morning shotgun event the Match & Handicap Committee have taken the decision to cancel the morning event. The Afternoon event is virtually full and will carry on as scheduled from 1.30pm. Would members please note that they must vacate the course by 1pm latest on Saturday morning to give time for the invitation day participants to make their way to the various tees around the course.
22nd August 2011
PART TIME BAR EMPLOYEE REQUIRED
The club will shortly be advertising for a part time bar employee to work a minimum of three shifts in Summer and two shifts in Winter. Additional hours may feature to cover holidays / sickness etc. Should you be interested in applying for this position / are aware of someone that would be interested in this role then please contact the Manager Richard West on 01978 364268. Thank you.
17th August 2011
TUESDAY 30th AUGUST
NOTICE OF CLUB HOUSE CLOSURE
Would members please note that Scottish Power have advised us that our electricity power supply will be switched off on Tuesday 30th August for the majority of the day. As such, the decision has been taken to close the Club House in its entirity until 5pm that evening. As such, there will be no catering, bar or professional shop services available through the day. The bar will re-open at 5pm that evening. Members may play golf but should remember that they will not be able to access the locker rooms hence they will need to pick up clubs/shoes etc prior to this date.
11th August 2011
INVITATION DAY 10th SEPTEMBER
Would members please note that entries will be opened from 10am on Wednesday 31st August in the office. Two shot gun events - 8.45am & 1.30pm - cost £25.00 per pair.
3rd August 2011
NOTICE OF COURSE & KITCHEN WORK
Would members please note that Course Maintenance work comences Monday 8th August scheduled to run through until late Wednesday 10th August. The green staff have priority on the course over this period and greens / tees etc may be closed to play at varying times. In addition, work will commence on the walk way to the side of the 1st Tee hence access to the course will be from the road side next to 9th Green / 10th tee. Finally, to tie in with the above mentioned work projects, the kitchen will be undergoing a deep clean on Monday the 8th August and hence the normal menu will not be available - sandwiches will though be on sale.
JUNIOR HILDA ROBERTS / R C ROBERTS - RESCHEDULED
The above competitions have been re-scheduled from Sunday 28th August to Sunday 18th September - tee times 10am & 2.30pm. (at the request of the Junior Committee)
DERBY CUPS - RESCHEDULED
The Derby Cups have been re-scheduled (following the weather postponement) from Sunday 10th July to Saturday 20th August - tee times 10 - 11am & 1pm to 2pm. A new entry sheet will be on the mixed notice board from today. (20.7.11)
CATERING FRANCHISE
Would members please note that they will be able to utilise their swipe cards for the purchase of food through until the end of the year.
11th May 2011
MEMBERS FORUM
The next Forum is to be held in the Clubhouse on Wednesday 1st June 2011 at 7.30pm - dress code is smart casual. All welcome.
CAPTAIN'S DAY - Saturday 11th June 2011
Would members please note that booking for this competition will become available from 7am on Saturday 21st May 2011.
12th April 2011
GOLF ON TUESDAYS
Would all members please note that following a meeting of the Match & Handicap Committee it has been agreed until further notice that the first tee on Tuesday's weekly will be reserved for the ladies section as follows:-
9.00am until noon / 2.00pm until 2.35pm & 4.30pm until 5.05pm **
The 10th tee will also be reserved on Tuesday's weekly for the ladies section between 9.30am and 10.15am. Thank you for your assistance in this regard.
** 19.4.11 Crowther Cup - tee times 4.00pm to 4.35pm due to light considerations.
9th April 2011
JUBILEE PLATE 2011 (EAST)
Would members please note that the round 1 fixtures have been received and are displayed on the Notice Board adjacent to the entrance to the men's locker room. Closing date for this round is Sunday May 14th - the home pair have responsibility to contact their opponents by latest Wednesday 21st April.
The entry sheet for the Jim Wilding / Daily Mail Qualifier is on display on the Notice Board adjacent to the men's locker room. This fixture is scheuled for Saturday 16th April.
16th March 2011
Would members please note that the club is holding an AM-AM event on Saturday with any funds raised going to the Junior Section. The entry sheet is on the men's notice board adjacent to the junior room. Any queries please refer to Paul Williams Professional.
14th March 2011
Would members please note that the Annual General Meeting of the Club and the Ordinary General Meeting of Wrexham Golf Company Ltd will be held in the club house at 7.30pm on Wednesday 23rd March 2011. Confirmation of this notice will be sent in the post today for all voting members. Thank you.
Would members please note that all entry fees for the Club Knockouts should be with the office before Monday the 21st March (the closing date for all members to enter their names on the competition forms within the club house).
24th February 2011
Would members please note that the notices for nominations for officers, chairs and committee members have been posted in the Club House. Thank you.
UPDATE RE GENERAL MEETING
The general meeting was held on Monday 21st February 2011 - after presentations from the Captain Mr Keith Miller & Mr Myles Roberts - all of the resolutions presented to the meeting were adopted with the exception of the proposal to apply for CASC (Community Amateur Sports Club Status) which was rejected.
DGU JUBILEE PLATE QUALIFYING EVENT
5th March 2011
Would members please note that the entry sheet for this qualifying event will be placed on the notice board on Saturday 19th February 2011 at 9.00am.
The format is Better Ball Stableford - maximum handicap 18 - three quarters allowance - qualifiers will go through to the match play round - numbers still to be advised by the county.
CLUB KNOCKOUTS
Would members please note that the entry sheets are on display in the club house for entry to The Club Championship, The Gresford Cup, Dr G Williams Trophy & The Whitley Salvers.
FORUM - 21st February 2011
A member's forum will be held immediately following the General Meeting as detailed below. If you have any questions for the Board / Committee Chairs then please forward via the office or raise them on the evening.
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING - 21st February 2011
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Rule 22 a General Meeting of members will be held at the club house on Monday 21st February 2011 at 7.30pm. For details of the resolutions submitted please see the documentation posted in the foyer of the Club. Any queries please refer to the office on 01978 364268
CANDLELIT SUPPER
Would members please note that tickets are now on sale for the above event which is being held on Saturday 12th February at 7.30pm. One member / one guest. Tickets cost £15.00per person. Many thanks.
JANUARY 2011
CARVERY SUNDAY 30th JANUARY
A Carvery Service will be available on Sunday 30th January from noon through to last orders at 5.30pm.
You have the option of enjoying a starter, main meal and dessert, or any combination to suit ie starter and main etc
The cost is £8.25 for the main meal with the starter or dessert costing £2.00 each. Please book via the office or in the foyer of the club. Members and guests most welcome.
RACE NIGHT 15/1/11
Would members please note that there are still a limited number of horses available to purchase for Race Night. The cost is £2.00 per horse per race. This is a very enjoyable evening so please come and join the fun this Saturday evening - basket meals can be ordered prior to the function - please contact the ofice or see the list in the foyer of the club. Many thanks.
CARVERY - SUNDAY 16/1/11
We are taking bookings for members who would like to enjoy the carvery service this coming Sunday - two course meal is only £10.25per person. Please contact the office for more information or see the poster in the foyer of the club. Many thanks