The Senior's Committee 2026
Chairman - Vacant due to resignation of Incumbent,.
Captain James Siabi
Vice
Captain Ian Thomas
Treasurer David Asquith
Auditor Vacant -
Secretary John Baker
Handicap
Secretary John Wandless
Web/Blog/ John Pearce/ Nick Hill / Chris Gingell/ John Wandless/ Keith Hunt
Web/Blog/ John Pearce/ Nick Hill / Chris Gingell/ John Wandless/ Keith Hunt
Fixtures Card/ Matches Keith Hunt
Roll-Up Schedule Chris Gingell
Internal
competitions Chris Gingell
External
competitions Martyn Jewell
Chief
Scrutineer Chris Gingell
Press Reporter / Any offers ?
Fund Raiser James Lauchlan
Avalon League Martyn Jewell
Cricket St Thomas Golf Club
Seniors Section Minutes of Committee Meeting
11th March 2026
Members Present:
J. Baker: J. Wandless: K. Hunt: C. Gingell: J. Siabi: D. Asquith: I. Thomas
Apologies:
M. Jewell: J. Pearce
The meeting was opened by the Chairman John Wandless at 1330.
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted on a proposal Keith Hunt seconded Ian Thomas. There were no matters arising. Nick Gabb was then co-opted on to the committee.
Finance Report:
Treasurer reported we had 85 paid up members and 14 exempt members. More members are expected to join once the better weather materialises. £3191 was in the bank and £550 was held in cash which included raffle money. Roll ups and raffles were progressing well, hopefully better weather will improve things further. Knighton Heath entry has been paid and also the deposit for the Challenge Cup. So, all in all things are looking good although quiet at this time of year.
Formats of Matches:
A discussion took place about winter qualifiers. John Wandless said we should follow the clubs lead and when the course conditions allow, qualifiers should be played. After a lengthy discussion it was agreed that the four winter Stablefords would be qualifiers. If the weather looks bad for a particular week, the Stableford could be moved to a different day and other roll ups moved accordingly. During winter there would be one per month, November – February. During the summer it was hoped to have one qualifying competition per week. This was proposed by John Wandless and seconded Keith Hunt. Carried.
A discussion also took place on the set up of friendlies, in particular 321 Stableford. This is not proving popular and it was agreed to change this to 123 Stableford. All agreed. Red tee competition was discussed and as it is only held once a year during the winter and now using Blue indexes and pars this was left as it is. The Phantom Pro situation was discussed at length, and it was proposed Keith Hunt and seconded Ian Thomas that in future, when required one Phantom Pro be drawn at random to cover both the earlies and lates. All agreed. Another possible competition suggested by Nick Gabb was similar to the 123 Stableford, but for one score to count on SI 1.6, 2 scores to count on SI 7-12 and 3 scores to count on SI 13-18. This was accepted as being a good idea.
Winter League:
John Wandless started a lengthy discussion on the way forward for this competition to make it fairer to everyone. It was agreed on a proposal John Wandless and seconded Keith Hunt that from next year, we reduce the number of matches, to be now, best 4 from 5. The top 4 teams then play a Matchplay knockout. Team one to play team four and team two to play team three. The winners to then contest the f inal. The problems of substitutes was then discussed and it was agreed that teams would be allowed one substitute only, and no substitutes would be allowed in the Matchplay finals. All agreed.
It was also agreed that in the summer, when practical, more games be played from the white tees. This was agreed.
Refunds of Membership:
It was unanimously agreed that if a member left the club for any reason, membership monies would not be returned.
Social Media:
John Baker commented that recent posts placed on WhatsApp could be considered damaging if the owners got to hear of them. Recent comments on winter tee mats was an example. He thought it unlikely that the owners would be totally unaware of these comments even though they don’t have direct access to the group chats. James was complimented on his efforts to try and restrict such comments, but as the Chairman pointed out, any member of the committee could have a quiet word with anyone guilty of this.
Earlies and Lates and Performance Results:
A lengthy discussion ensued over the earlies and lates, but it was generally accepted that things remain as they are. Anyone is free to join the earlies if they want or stay with the main group. Avalon Report:
Secretary read report submitted by Martyn Jewell in which he said all major decisions have been resolved. All dates are in the diary with the first Avalon match at WSM on 9th April. Knighton Heath first round match is home against Isle of Purbeck 16th April. Somerset Seniors Stableford is to be held 5th October at Clevedon Golf Club. Cost of meals need sorting, but Secretary has this in hand and is the next item on the agenda Cost of Meals: These are much the same as last year. Generally £20 for tea/coffee and bacon roll before and one course meal after. £1 tip is extra. Secretary has a printed sheet from the Proshop detailing all prices and menu options for anyone that needs them.
Any Other Business:
Secretary commented on local rule preventing play from a wrong tee and how this is now worded. John Wandless then said that the club wants to make all GUR areas No Play Zones and that these will be suitably marked. The OOB markers also need to be clearly marked. Dave Asquith asked whether the fairway and rough could be more clearly defined. Difficult this time of year, but if any player is not sure treat it as being in the rough.
Date of next meeting scheduled 3rd June.
Meeting was then closed by the Chairman at 1425.
