Dear Members,

                                                                                                                                                                                             Thank you so much for the wonderful support and good wishes I received last Saturday at my Drive-in.  Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t kind and the playing conditions were unfavourable.   Even so, our game of Scotch Foursomes went ahead, but I think we were all glad to return to the warmth of the Green Room.  There was a great buzz and sense of camaraderie during lunch and the weather was soon forgotten.  Thanks to you all, I really enjoyed the day and hope you did   too.

 I now have the results from the ballot which has been counted by Joyce Mulligan (Handicap Secretary) and verified by Marie Kelly (Vice Capt.).

 Option 1   24% ;  Option 2  19% ;  Option 3   57%

 I will be posting details of the new handicap system (Option 3) on the website under “Handicapping” and on the notice board, so that members can familiarise themselves with the new system before it goes  live.  We will be doing trials over the next few weeks and all going well the new system will be implemented on Saturday 2nd April.

 Some of you may have already heard that the Green Room will  soon be under new management.  It will be managed by Kate Dillon, owner of  The Wooden Spoon in Blackrock.  I’m pleased to say that some of the existing staff are remaining.  The Green Room will be closed for redecoration on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd March and then opening under the new manager on Wednesday 23rd March.  I have spoken with Kate and seen some menus which look very good.  She is very eager and has lots of new ideas, so hopefully we will enjoy the change.

See you soon

Dolores