Mixed Section
The members of the Mixed Committee are:- Mike Hague (Vice Captain), Mrs Denise Lamont (Lady Vice Captain), Jack Lever (Chairman), Dave Robinson, Mrs Jane Moore, Mrs Pam Cadley, Mrs Beryl Lever, Edward Walton, Derek Cross (co-opted), Mike Knight (co-opted) and Patricia Thompson (co-opted).
2008 Questionnaire Analysis We invited a random 100 members to complete the 2008 questionnaire and 73 were returned. We are very grateful to those members that have given their response. The results are given below with accompanying comments. The Board and Committees will take note of this information. No. Question % % % No Comments Good OK Poor Response 1 Condition of the Course 92 8 0 0 Ground staff and committees do a great job More work needed on drainage Bunker quality not consistent Area round 3rd tee needs a facelift Drainage between green and tee to be improved Progress has been a delight (frequently mentioned) Can we plant more mature trees Time and time again described as excellent Only criticism is the ladies loo (presumably at 6th) 2 Rating of Practice Facilities 36 59 4 1 Some cover would be useful (frequently mentioned) No area suitable for practising driving Proper practice area needs more land 3 Rating of Condition of Tees 88 11 1 0 4 Rating of Condition of Fairways 92 8 0 0 Pity more players don't replace divots 5 Rating of Condition of Greens 99 1 0 0 Repairing pitch marks must be a priority Aprons of greens poor in places Best in the area Challenging as they should be Should be a notice if chemicals have been used 7 Should the course - Remain as it is 52% More hazards but do not lengthen the course - Become more testing 45% Not to be more testing for the average player Make players manage the course better No more ball-swallowing rough Need more bunkers and ponds not more length Create additional tees for better players and events Improve the course at the present rate Course is difficult enough. Don't add length Needs to mature rather than be remodelled/revamped 2008 Questionnaire Analysis 7 (Continued) Should be allowed to settle down More testing does not mean longer It is a first class members course not championship Older members find the course long New toilets required at the 6th tee No Yes No Comment 6 Would you welcome county matches Provided there are only a few and prestigious events at Eaton 62 31 7 To assist with marketing & raise profile Will interfere with members access Will damage the course Course should be kept for the members Not necessary 8 Is there sufficient interest in Environment 98 1 1 We are very lucky to have the Thorps Full marks to ground staff and course committee Remember ground staff need time for high standards - conservation of external scenic views 96 0 4 - visually attractive holes 84 14 2 We don't have any visually attractive holes Some holes could be made to be more attractive Boundary at the 7th tee could be improved Perhaps more definition around some greens - management of long rough 72 22 6 The rough should penalise but not slow down play Rough can be too long for lesser players - woodlands and copses 92 4 4 Can we accelerate the growth of new trees Some excellent views blocked by planting of trees - ponds and wetlands 96 2 2 - bird boxes 94 2 4 Pleased to see more are proposed - control of noxious weeds 86 8 6 Thistles should not be allowed to reseed - control of pests 82 8 10 Except for badgers Squirrels should be culled. They kill trees and baby birds. - disposal of grass cuttings and waste 94 0 8 - collection and disposal of litter 86 4 8 More litter bins Small recepticle required on each tee for broken tees Need more attractive litter bins with lids Litter bins at every tee 2008 Questionnaire Analysis No Yes No Comment 9 Should keeping subscriptions low be a priority 44 50 6 Income stream needs to be balanced with reputation Common sense is the key. We have a good balance Should be a reduction in fees for over 75s Don't sting members. Bar prices too high. Subs need to be at a level to maintain standards High subs will prevent young people from joining Not to the detraction of the course Cost - benefit reasons should be given to members Must be competitive with other courses 10 Should improving the playing/social 53 28 16 A balance need to be struck environment take precedence over subs Depends what is needed and the cost Increase revenue through societies to keep subs low Within reason 11 Do we need to increase membership 36 50 8 A little 12 Have you received comment about the Club 56 36 8 Very favourable comments (mentioned many times) from non-members A little stuffy Greens excellent but a bit too open on fairways Friendly atmosphere and challenging greens 13 Does the club meet social need for everyone 64 18 18 We should not try to achieve 100% Sky TV will encourage members to spend more What happened to cocktail parties where members mix Eaton is not a sociable club Good bar and catering facilities Requires something to support bar in evenings Golf club not a social club Good OK Poor 14 Facilities in the clubhouse 56 44 4 Needs Sky TV Needs extending to provide room for juniors Improved accoustics would help with functions Lack of trolley shed and indoor activities (Snooker) 2008 Questionnaire Analysis No Yes No Comment 15 Do you know how many committees there are 68 32 16 Do you know who is on committee 56 44 17 Have you read " The Rules of the Club" 92 6 2 18 Do you know the dress code on the course 98 2 19 Do you know the dress code off the course 96 4 There is some ambiguity 20 Is the dress code just right 92 8 Jacket and tie too rigid at dinners Reconsider jacket ruling for men in evenings Need to keep standards up We are now in the 21st century 21 Do you use the Club website 52 26 2 22a Do you read Eaton Outlook. If so Need to get more information into the local papers 22b Do you read hard copy of Outlook 88 2 10 22c Do you read Outlook on the website 38 48 14 23 Do you think the Junior Section is healthy (56) 50 12 18 Should be more encouragement of juniors A lot of members do not know anything about juniors It would be good if there were more juniors Lots of members have no connection with the juniors 24 Does the Club nurture the junior players 50 15 35 Professional could do more to assist 25 Could there be more competitive interaction 34 20 26 Could be good fun and benefit old and young between the juniors and full members 26 Are you aware of the non-club competitions played by your section 58 27 15 2008 Questionnaire Analysis No Yes No Comment 27 Do you think all members should have the Junior restrictions and visitors currently appropriate same courtesy of the course 75 5 20 28 Should ladies have equal playing rights 83 2 15 Only if equal subscriptions subject to fees, events and competitions It is up to the ladies to decide Will come into force in 2009 29 Would you like "on course" catering during Bacon butties at the 10th winter competitions (coffee, rolls at the 10th) 58 38 4 A bit of a luxury Would be most welcome Unlikely to be economic Breakfast through the kitchen might work all year More use should be made of the summerhouse Need better hut facilities at the 10th A bacon sandwich would be acceptable in the winter Self service ? Hut at 10th could have a hot/cold drinks machine 30 Considering competitions for the men are there Just about right (frequent answer) Too few 7 42 51 Don't play comps. Too old Too many 5 40 55 Possibly add a couple of shotguns followed by food Too many medals 15 38 47 Difficult to get partners for mid-week medals (no list) Not enough medals 17 33 50 Enough fun competitions 42 29 29 31 Would men prefer qualifiers Throughout the year 52 0 48 Only in the summer 71 0 29 32 Do you participate in Seniors Events 30 60 10 About the right number (frequent answer) Are there too few 14 0 86 No seniors events for ladies Are there too many 3 0 97 Could extend the season and No. of clubs involved Our Seniors Section is excellent 2008 Questionnaire Analysis No Yes No Comment 33 Do you believe that all members should be A quiet word might be better censured for Should be low key Foul and/or abusive language 93 4 3 Depends how extreme Abuse of clubs (tantrums) 81 14 5 Difficult to do without causing other problems Non replacement of divots and pitch marks 93 3 4 Could easily drive members away Continual slow play 95 3 2 Peer pressure is usually better Censure is too strong a word <