Tuesday 22 February 2022
The meeting was held in person in the clubhouse and was attended at the start of the meeting by Synergy Golf directors Garrett Donnery and Ronan Branigan who both gave detailed reports.
In his report, Garrett complimented the club on the high number of membership renewals and reported that society bookings at Kilcock were very positive for 2022. Ronan Branigan gave a detailed account of the work that will be undertaken on the course during the year. He pointed out the improvement in the soakage capacity of the fairways following the sanding and verti-draining that was carried out in 2021. The recent appointment of John Dowson, as assistant course Superintendent and fifth course staff member, will allow more work to be completed than was previously possible. The JMC adopted the agronomic plan for the course advised by Ronan and a copy of this plan can be viewed on the club’s website or by clicking on the link below.
Honorary Treasurer Dominic Holmes reported that finances are in line with the budget. He noted that the current bad weather meant no income from golf activities. The meeting approved the allocation of €2,000 for the development of junior golf within the club.
The meeting was told that the damage to the wooden floor in the dining room from previous flooding was repaired over the weekend.
The two clubs will discuss the possibility of having a joint approach to catering arrangements for club teams taking part in inter-club competitions.
The club hopes to enter the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Kilcock and would welcome expressions of interest from members in taking part. Please contact the pro shop.
The men’s and ladies clubs will look at the potential of running a number of social competitions during the year (for instance, on Sunday afternoons).
The March meeting of the JMC will be held on Tuesday 15th March 2022 at 8p.m.
We would like to introduce John Dowson as our new Assistant Course Superintendent here at Kilcock Golf Club. John brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role. Don’t hesitate to say hello and introduce yourself if you see John on the course. We would encourage all members to try and make him feel as welcome as possible over the coming weeks.
Name: John Dowson
Job Title: Assistant Course Superintendent
How Long Have You Been Greenkeeping: 16 years
Residence: Allenwood
Favourite Golf Course in the World: Augusta
Favourite Hole at Kilcock GC: 10th
Hobbies/Interests outside Golf: Soccer and GAA, Big Liverpool supporter
Favourite Machine to use on the Course/Why?: Fairway mower, creating good definition of stripes
Best Thing about being a Green Keeper: Early starts and being outdoors
The JMC Committee had a meeting on Tuesday 8th February to discuss the duties of each member of the committee and below you can see each member of the committee and their duties taken on for 2022.
KILCOCK GOLF CLUB
DUTIES TAKEN ON FOR 2022
Duty JMC Member
Club House and Environs – Sean Gorman
Course Convenor – Kevin O’Connor
Public Relations and Internal Communications – Ger Eyers O’Brien & Elaine Buckley
Members, Membership, Gender Equality – Dominic Holmes
Liaise with Rye River Café – Dominic Holmes
Liaise with Synergy Golf – Pat Mahon
Staff, Training, Staff Contracts, Leadership Development, HR – Pat Mahon
Assistant Secretary and Club Records – Eileen O’Toole
Sponsorship, Links with other Golf Clubs, external relations – P.J. Gannon
Strategic Planning & Club Constitution – Ken O’Brien
The JMC Committee had a meeting on Tuesday 8th February to discuss the duties of each member of the committee and below you can see each member of the committee and their duties taken on for 2022.
KILCOCK GOLF CLUB
DUTIES TAKEN ON FOR 2022
Duty JMC Member
Club House and Environs – Sean Gorman
Course Convenor – Kevin O’Connor
Public Relations and Internal Communications – Ger Eyers O’Brien & Elaine Buckley
Members, Membership, Gender Equality – Dominic Holmes
Liaise with Rye River Café – Dominic Holmes
Liaise with Synergy Golf – Pat Mahon
Staff, Training, Staff Contracts, Leadership Development, HR – Pat Mahon
Assistant Secretary and Club Records – Eileen O’Toole
Sponsorship, Links with other Golf Clubs, external relations – P.J. Gannon
Strategic Planning & Club Constitution – Ken O’Brien
The AGM held in the club on Monday last (31 Jan ) was a very successful occasion, well attended, and with a strong positive tone. Members expressed satisfaction with the financial success of 2021 and praised the improvements on the course and in club facilities during the year. A small number of issues were raised for attention and the officers promised that they will receive immediate attention. Marianne Quinn was appointed Honorary Secretary
