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Langland Centenary Book
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At the first Board meeting in 1999, Derek Stevens announced
that for reasons of both his own and his wife’s health he felt
obliged to resign as Chairman and Director. He was warmly
thanked for his contribution to Club affairs during his period in
office. In due course and following the AGM, John Pickard was
appointed as Chairman for the coming year. He drew attention
to the poor state of the Men’s toilet and shower area with the
need to take some urgent action. Subsequently Hugh
Portsmouth, a member and local Architect, was asked to
prepare some suitable plans. He was also given the task of
coming forth with some ideas for a Junior room and Training
room at the rear of the present changing rooms. Alterations
were made to the Professional’s shop by extending outwards
to the line of the building, thus giving more room to
display goods.
Several resignations and staff changes took place during the
year. Among those retiring from the Board were Derek
Greaves, Past Chairman and Norman Davies, current Treasurer.
Both had given good service to the Club in their years of
office. It was decided not to extend the Secretary’s two year
contract and a new team of Lynne Coleman, as Secretary, and
Roy Phillips, as Clerical Assistant, were appointed towards the
end of the year. After an analysis of the ages of Lady members,
it was decided to increase their membership complement to
one hundred and sixty. The reasoning behind this was that a
number of Ladies, for various reasons, played infrequently, if at
all and were keeping out some younger and potentially better
golfers. Six Men and the same number of Ladies were taken in
as Full members in the Autumn but the waiting lists as such
remained closed until further notice.
Socially the Club continued to be vibrant with the Annual
Dinner Dance, held at the Marriott Hotel for the first time,
extremely successful and the Men’s Dinner in the Clubhouse,
as before, full to bursting point. Monthly Draw Nights attracted
good numbers with the entertainment including the Ladies
Section Choir on St. David’s Day and at Christmas, Songs from
the Shows, Dances and a Test your Skills Night with putting,
darts etc.The Children's Christmas Party filled the Clubhouse
with close to a hundred youngsters (and a similar number of
parents and grandparents). Quotations were obtained for the
installation of an eight foot projection screen in the Function
room in order to attract members to watch Rugby
Internationals, Ryder Cup and other sporting occasions.This in
turn to generate income at the Bar and for catering. It was
fitted in September at a cost of £3,400.The roof of the
Function room required some repair, this costing £5,000 and in
addition the Men’s Locker room was in need of a lick of paint.
With the cost of virtually everything showing an increase, it
was agreed that both the Captain and Vice-Captain would not
pay subscriptions during their years of office. Considerations
were being given to a Swipe Card levy for all Full Paying
members but no decision taken.There were now two hundred
and five entered in the Monthly Draw at £24 per annum or a
total of £4,920. Prizes were £3,000 per annum giving an excess
of £1,920.This was being used to cover the cost of
entertainment throughout the year with some events losing
money, some making a small profit and the majority breaking
even. No changes in the system were recommended.
On the Development front a quotation of £16,000 from a
reputable local firm, Edmunds Webster, was accepted for the
refurbishment of the Men’s toilet and shower area based on
Hugh Portsmouth’s plans.The work started in mid-October
and was completed on schedule by the middle of December.
Plans were being prepared for the Junior and Training rooms.
Peter Gee continued his routine work on the Course and
presented a five-year plan with carefully prepared budgets.
Problems were being experienced on the 14th Green due to
its position in almost continual shade. As mentioned before
cutting back the trees behind the Green and better drainage
were being considered. Fresh sand was to be put in bunkers
yet again, no comment needed or given. Attempts were made
to meet Mr.Tucker with regard to land leases on the Course
but with no success.
BP announced that they were again prepared to sponsor the
Open Week in June. Good news indeed. After a poor start due
to wet weather, “Winter packages” did well with some £3,000
taken in Green fees.Talk was ongoing about an inter-club
competition for the Millennium in 2000. This to include Clyne,
Fairwood, Gower, Langland and Pennard. The idea originated
from Rosemary Beer, the Ladies Vice-Captain, with the format a
team comprising six ladies and six men.These to include the
respective Captains and Vice-Captains plus representatives
from other selected categories of players. It would be a
Stableford Competition called the “Gower Millennium Trophy”
with the winning club to receive a plaque the shape of Gower.
Changes to the form of proxy voting were passed by the
Board, these to take effect at the next AGM. Profits for the
year ending September 1999 were £14,836 but it was noted
that during the year there was a capital gain of some £62,000
from the sale property in Overland Road.
Richard Evans had a good year in domestic competitions,
winning both the Club Championship and the Gold Cup. The
First team managed to reach the final stages of the Team
Championship, played at Nefyn in North Wales, and progressed
as far as the quarter-finals.
Lord Mayor’s Charity Day Presentation 1999
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