MEMBERSHIP
Within the structure of Gower Golf Course there exists a thriving members club.
This creates the identity of Gower Golf Club and gives it an unique character and style based on mutual respect and inclusivity.
There are several levels of competitive golf at Gower, with the flagship being the First and Second team playing in the Glamorgan County Leagues. Players in these teams are all low single figure handicappers all playing at the highest standard
Captain Phil Balfry has experience at International level.
Likewise the Ladies first team play in the county divisions and are led by Mrs Jacqui Jones, a fairly recent convert to golf but already no stranger to competition success!
Other teams play in local leagues and include;
|
Captain |
The Quartz team |
(9.5 handicap and above) |
Mr Barry Harty |
|
(17.5handicap and above) |
Mr Kevin Greaves |
The Seniors
(55 plus) |
Also play a full list of fixtures and meet regularly on Tuesday morning. |
Mr Bob Hughes |
Secons team |
|
Mr Gareth B Evans |
Within the club, there are competitions every weekend and through the week.
Socially the club is also very active with a range of social events which include;
The summer Ball |
(The big one of the year) |
Gentlemans Dinner |
(Celebrity speakers such as Mike Ruddock) |
Christmas Dinner |
(Great chance to let your hair down) |
Club Championship barbecue |
(Make the best of the great weather) |
In addition, the clubhouse runs functions, an A La Carte restaurant and a bar menu 7 days per week. There are great chances for everyone to take advantage of the facilities offered.
Both competitive and social golfing affairs are managed by the "General Committee" which is a combination of proprietary and members representatives. Regular meetings result in shared goals and a common interest from both aspects.
The committee for 2007-2008 comprises;
| Club Captain |
Mr Peter Clement |
| Lady Captain |
Mrs Helen Jones |
| Vice-Captain |
Mr Dave Wootton |
| Immediate Past Captain |
Mr Huw Edwards |
| Treasurer |
Mr Ian Davies |
| Competition Secretary |
Mr Steve Waters |
| President |
Adrian Richards |
| Secretary |
Mr Rob Hobbs |
The club is affiliated to the newly formed "Golf Union of Wales" who manage the Handicap system and representative golf.
Other names who hold posts at the club include;
| Handicap Secretary |
Mr John O Lewis |
| Competition & Handicap committee |
John Lewis and Steve Waters |
| Ladies Secretary |
Mrs Gail Adams |
| Senior Captain |
Mr Bob Hughes |
| Seniors Secretary |
Mr Jim Kelleher |
| Social Committee |
Mrs Sue Clement / Mr Lou Lewis |
| Junior Co-ordinator |
Mr Peter Neucker |
| Junior Captain |
Aaron O’Donnell |
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