Present

Tony Avery
Micky Purvis
Andy Pitts
Nigel Green
Simon Machin
John Keogh
Nick Nind
Wayne Hall
Terry Howells
Dave Mitchley
Mick Brennan
Daniel Gillings
Brian Hardy
Pete Singleton
Ian Hardy
Dave Carroll

Agenda

1. Captains Handover
2. Election of officials
3. Treasurers’ report
4. Members Review
5. Venues for 2024
6. Competition and handicaps review
7. Rules
8. Any Other Business

Captains Handover

John Keogh our outgoing Captain was thanked for the wonderful job he did in 2023.
Daniel Gillings was welcomed as our new Captain for 2024.

Election of Officials

Handicap Secretary - Dave Carroll
Treasurer - Daniel Gillings
Captain - Daniel Gillings
Vice Captain - Simon Machin

Simon Machin was nominated as Vice Captain by Daniel Gillings and seconded by Pete Singleton and was unanimously accepted by the meeting.

Treasurers Report

There is approximately £350 in the account, whilst there is not a full report as such but the Society account is in good health. Financial records for the year are available for scrutiny should anyone wish to do so.

Members Review

We have around half a dozen new members this year which is great and should enable us to get the average attendance up for golf days.

Venues

It was decided that we should keep the number of venues at 7. The venues for the year are booked and include a full English breakfast. The venues for 2024 are shown below along with the price to members, the price also includes prizes and sweep money.

Fri 26th April - Tylney Park  - 10:00 - £60
Fri 31st May - Badgemoor - 10:00 - £60
Fri 28th June - Calcot - 09:00 - £60
Fri 5th July - Bramley - 10:00 - £60
Thurs 25th July - Sand Martins - 11:00 - £60
Fri 16th August -  Sonning - 10:00 - £60
Fri 27th September -  Sunningdale Heath - 10:00 - £60

Pete Singleton has done a great job on the website www.metgs.co.uk and everything is there including handicaps, dates etc.

Competitions and Handicaps

Revised personal handicaps are attached and will be adjusted as per last year. Stableford scoring will still determine the outcome of the day. The Grand Prix style of scoring towards the Captain’s Cup is retained. The winner for the day receiving 30 points, second getting 28, third getting 27 etc. With the best four scores from seven counting to determine the Champion Golfer of the year.

Rules

Gimmes are to be retained but can be no longer than your foot.

AOB

The issue of cost of golf again raised its head but the cost of subs is to remain at £40.

Countback was discussed and it was voted that we should bring it back.

The wonderful “Chain of Shame” has been removed from our golf days but retained for the weekend away.

Daniel has said that as of this season he will accept payment for golf days/subs by bank transfer. Daniel Gillings Sort Code 40-02-00 a/c 95613469. Please include a reference.