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1966

3 May 1966

  • Second meeting held at Formby Golf Club, purpose:
    “to exchange ideas and information on the running of Golf Clubs in the area.”
  • Clubs represented include:
    Royal Liverpool, West Lancashire, Wallasey, Prenton, Caldy, Childwall, Eaton, Hillside, Southport & Ainsdale, Bromborough, Woolton, Formby, Royal Birkdale, Leasowe.
  • Meeting format:
    Business 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., followed by lunch.
  • Early topics:
    • Secretary duties/hours
    • Salaries
    • Office staff
    • Clubhouse catering (often subsidised)
    • Low support for luncheons, proposal to close dining room one day/week
    • Lunch prices: 8/6d–11/6d for 3 courses; table charge for visitors
    • Bar stocktaking
    • Locker room thefts
    • Greenstaff issues
    • Green fees and guest variances
    • Subscriptions and entry fees
    • Professionals’ retainers