Wexford GC funding boost

GOLF IRELAND has announced the allocation of the €2.8m Club Resilience Fund for eligible clubs located in the Republic of Ireland.

Delivered by Sport Ireland, the fund aims to provide short-term financial help to golf clubs, supporting business resilience and future sustainability post Covid-19.

Eligible clubs were invited to apply for funding at the end of 2020, and to be considered for funding, applicants must have met the criteria and conditions set out in conjunction with Sport Ireland, which were designed to assist clubs most in need of financial supports.

It has been confirmed that Wexford’s allocation is €15,950. Mark Kennelly, Chief Executive of Golf Ireland, said: ‘The Covid-19 pandemic has had, and continues to have, a severe financial impact on golf clubs which have been closed for five of the last twelve months.

‘The submissions received from clubs confirmed the significant need for financial assistance, and Golf Ireland made a strong proposal to Sport Ireland for significant support for clubs.’

Wexford Golf Club is very grateful for its allocation. Essential works to further upgrade areas in the clubhouse are currently under way, with the house committee working on improving the lay-out and condition of the men’s external locker room.

If members wish to retrieve any items from the lockers, please contact John Pitt on 087-6781639 or the office at 053-9142238 on or before Monday, March 8.

Your co-operation would be very much appreciated.

ROSSLARE GOLF

The Rosslare Golf Club fixtures diary has gone to print and will be available shortly.

This year there are eight additional pages incorporating Burrow fixtures, Junior fixtures, competition rules, new handicap system, rules for Juniors, and the competition purse, so there is lots of information to peruse while awaiting a return to golf.

With no return date in sight at present, the Captains’ drive-in has been postponed once again to Sunday, June 20.

Although there is no fairway action just now, the newly-formed Rosslare Golf Club management committee is busy at work.

Members of the committee are creating the strategic plan to further improve and develop the club and its activities.

The management sub-committees are also active in their respective departments.

It’s membership renewal time so check out www. rosslaregolf.com or email office@rosslaregolf.com for membership offers.

Stay safe everyone!