Enniscrone Golf Club
May Newsletter 2017
Best Wishes to Members from
Lady President Beatrice Timlin
It is a great honour and privilege to be Lady President of
Enniscrone Golf Club for the next 2 years. I am honoured that
past Lady President Jacqueline Kilcullen invited me to take on
this role. I was very happy to accept her invitation as I have a
long association with Enniscrone and have been a member of
this Club since the early seventies. I have participated in the
development of our Club over the years with various roles on
the Ladies Committee from Secretary,Treasurer to Lady Captain
in 2007 and I serve on Council also. It has been really rewarding
to participate in the growth of the Club over the years and to
see such an increase in the membership, and particularly ladies
and juniors joining our Club. In addition, the continuous
improvement and maintenance of the course by an exceptional
convenor and his ground staff during the past years is a
testament to the dedication and pride in our Club of all our
members. It is also a remarkable tribute to all our members
who have represented us on Council, Committees and staff that
the Club has never ceased in its aim to develop, improve and
promote golf at our outstanding course at home and abroad.
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As we approach our Centenary Year it is gratifying to note
especially the increase in the lady membership. As part
of my contribution to the Club in my Presidential Year, I
would like to focus on the inclusion of all our members,
from Junior upwards in the activities of the Club. In
addition, while Enniscrone Golf Club is a friendly and
warm environment for all our visitors, we will be mindful
of their contribution in our Centenary Year and ensure
that they are acknowledged in our Club as much as
possible.
I would also like to remember and reflect at this time on
all those ladies who have played such a huge part in our
Club, many of whom spent many hours in the past in the
growth and development of our Club. I hope we will see
them all take part in our Centenary Year celebrations.
I want to wish Micheál McNamara , his staff and Derek
Basquill all the best for the year ahead.
I look forward to working with our President Michael and
Captain Liam, Lady Captain Ann and Vice Captains Sean
and Peggy over the next 2 years and assure them of my
support and co-operation in all our Club activities.
Getting the Men’s Inter Club underway for 2017 - members of the National
Fourball Team played Clairemorris recently; John McLoughlin, Michael Gilroy,
Noel Enright, Bernard Melly and John Wims. Other team members are Mick
Mullins, Vincent McDonnell, Ciaran Sweeney, Tom McManus , Brian Anderson
and Johnny Morrison. Team Captain is Jim O Toole.
West of Ireland Golf
New Marketing Initiative for West of Ireland Golf
John Kelly (left) recently attended a launch
meeting at Knock Airport at which West of
Ireland Golf was unveiled.
A new company was formed, Wild Atlantic
Way Golf Ltd. consisting of seven golf
clubs; Carne, Connemara, Co Sligo,
Enniscrone, Galway Bay, Strandhill and
Westport. A number of hotels (possibly 14)
have also joined up with the group.
The initial key focus will be the UK market
but may also explore opportunities in USA
and other markets. A website
http://www.westofirelandgolf.com,
facebook (@westofirelandgolf) and
twitter (@westirelandgolf ) accounts have
been established. Two video screens are
on display at Knock airport showing the
golf courses involved. West of Ireland golf
packages have been printed and are being
circulated. Grant aid opportunities are
being explored from a number of sources.
Men’s Locker Room Renovations
An inspired and first class job has just been completed on the men’s locker room. The members can be extremely proud of
the work carried out and the final presentation befits the status expected of a highly ranked club.
The innovative design is the brainchild and insight of Wesley Trimble, always ably assisted by his right-hand man, Michael
McNamara. Thanks to all the Helpers who assisted Wesley and Michael with the venture; Chris Farrell, Randal Cross, Martin
Egan, Michael Moylett, Gary Laird, Jim O Toole, Tommy Judge, Pat Forde, Sean Campion, Paddy Dunleavy, Liam Hallinan.
The men’s locker room is just the latest in a long list of pioneering tasks completed by Wesley and Michael which greatly
compliments and enhances what Enniscrone GC offers to members and visitors alike. Under the tutelage of a chain of very
able and supportive Captains – the following is some of the work done by Wesley and Michael in recent times over many
long hours working for the club on a totally voluntary basis and with minimal cost to the club.
Course toilets, Markers Hut on the 18th, bridges across dykes, flags at entrance and club front, signage at first tees on both
courses, signage at club entrance and along roadway, signage outside clubhouse including officers parking, stop / go lights
on the 13th, course bins and seating, Golf Shop redesign, Captains & Presidents board in clubhouse, cupola (tower clock) and
many, many more . On behalf of all our members – sincere thanks to both men for their immense contributions to our club.
Etiquette is an integral part of the game of golf – defining its core values . It describes the manner in which the game of
golf should be played to ensure all players gain maximum enjoyment.
In short, it’s about “respect”:
Respect for the course – leave the course as you would like to find it by repairing pitch-marks, replacing divots and raking
bunkers
Respect for your fellow players – be sportsmanlike and polite, stay by the green to watch them hole out, and avoid
distracting them
Respect for the game – by knowing the Rules and etiquette of golf
From R&A
Honesty,
Integrity,
Courtesy:
three words that have
come to represent the
spirit in which the
game of golf is played.
Golf is played, for the most part, without the supervision of a
referee or umpire. The game relies on the integrity of the
individual to show consideration for other players, care for
the course and to abide by the Rules. All players should
conduct themselves in a disciplined manner,
demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all
times, irrespective of how competitive they
may be. This is the spirit of the game of golf.
GET INTO GOLF
The Club is running a Get Into Golf programme for men from
26 APRIL to 31 MAY. This is in parallel to the very successful
programme underway with Ladies now in its 3rd year. We are
providing some equipment to the applicants and would be
grateful for donations of the following items in reasonable
condition - CLUBS & BAGS no longer in use, especially drivers
fairway woods and putters. We are also seeking members to
volunteer their time (2 hours) to encourage the new
beginners, commencing WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL - registration
night. If you are aware of anyone interested in taking up GOLF
please bring them on the night. Newly joined in 2017
beginners are welcome to join the programme at no extra
cost.
Play Safely
• Only Hit your Ball when Safe to do so
• There are only a few places on the course where a blind shot means you need to be extra careful
1. If you think you can drive the green on the 13th, ensure the green is clear by observing the players ahead moving on to
the 14th tee. Just because the light is green does not mean you can drive the green.
2. Do not hit your approach shot to the 14th green unless you know the players ahead have holed out and moved on. If you
do not want to check out the green yourself, have a playing partner view the green for you.
3. Wait for the bell on the 4th before driving. Please ring the bell properly so it can be heard (especially if wind in opposite
direction). Alternatively, have one of the group wait on the hill (and best if you think the bell may not be heard) – or
leave a bag on the hill if searching for a ball and only then move on when all have hit.
4. If searching for a ball into the right on the 15th, please leave your bag out to the left of the fairway so those behind will
know you are there – likewise on 12th if down to the right.
5. If you drive your ball to the right on the 5th and you know it will get on to the 6th fairway – shout fore loudly.
6. If at any time on the course you hit a wayward shot and it may be in the direction of other players – even if you cannot
see the other players shout fore loudly [e.g. a drive from the 5th onto the 4th fairway; a second shot on the 6th onto the
5th fairway; a drive on the 10th onto the 7th fairway]
It is no surprise a player is furious when a ball drops down beside him or her from behind - or worse is hit. They know exactly
how lucky they were from the power and noise of the near miss. The average speed of the small solid sphere is 238 km/h
when driven and drops to 77 km/h by the time it hits the ground. How useless and feeble is the response when challenged –
‘I thought you would be gone’ or ‘I never thought I would catch the shot so well’.
• Respect your fellow golfers and play safely.
• If you are a caddy, please advise visitors accordingly.
Junior Club
Well done to our Fred Day Team who played a very strong Rosses
Point in Sligo recently. They will play Claremorris at home on
6th May 2017. Support is always welcome.
The Fred Daly squad is pictured left with mentors.
Junior Golf activities continue every Saturday, with great
attendances each week.
U-15 Connacht Champions 2017
Congratulations to the St. Muredach’s College U-15 Golf team
who proudly won the Charlie McGoldrick Cup at Castlebar last
week.
From left: John McHale Vice Captain Castlebar, Sam Clarke,
Odhran Cloonan, Conor Ruddy, Kevin McLoughlin and Michael
Heaney, Hon Secretary Connacht Golf.
The perpetual trophy was presented to the GUI by Rita
McGoldrick in 2012 in memory of Charlie to support and
encourage Junior Golf in the province.
Conor shot a superb one-over par on the day and Matthew
Blakeney (Enniscrone School) won the best individual nett.
Captain Liam Hallinan Presents the March /
April Competition Winners with their Prizes
Clockwise from top right; Vincent McDonnell (68 nett);
Randal Cross (77 gross)
Padraig Clince (38 pts)
Shane Gilhawley (94 pts) Club Classic Winners; other
team members; Liam Tuffy, Ray Basquill and John
Rush)
Charles McGoldrick (42 pts)
Liam Grimes (42 pts)
Archie & Brian McMahon(42)
Des Fox and Brian Golden
(91 pts Club Classic)
Archie Mc Mahon (sponsor),
Gerry Stone and Vincent
Carney
Restaurant Launch Night
A hugely entertaining night took place last weekend at Micheál
McNamara’s launch night of the club restaurant. A packed clubhouse
was present to enjoy the bubbles, nibbles and live music over the
evening.
Originally qualified from Killybegs Catering College in 1982, Micheál has
worked as a chef for over 34 years all over Ireland and abroad for five
years. He has worked in a wide range of local restaurants and hotels and
ran his own café for a period. He is experienced in all levels of food
management and service – from large functions to smaller cafés; busy
lunches to a la carte evening meals.
Micheál’s particular passion is providing customers with homemade
food, and offering the unmistakeable tastes and favours of fresh food,
which cannot be brought from any factory.
Micheál currently offers great food all day long at the club, as well as
catering for private parties and occasions.
He is currently completing an Advanced Cake Decorating certification,
and will make this skill available for Golf Club customers.
Please contact Micheál on 086 360 5927 if you’d like
to discuss any upcoming occasions.
Micheál is pictured top left with friends on the night.
The Development of a New Grass Cultivar
It takes a minimum of 17 years to bring a new grass cultivar from first identification as a plant with desirable properties to a
commercially useable plant type .
A cultivar is a variety of a specific plant that is created and maintained through cultivation. Turfgrass researchers take a
specific grass and breed certain improvements into them. Some cultivars were created to develop a deeper colour, more
improved disease resistance, or a number of other improvements. Here are some common turf industry definitions:
Cultivars- improved varieties of grass that are maintained by cultivation. "Cultivar" and "variety" are often used
interchangeably.
Quality- refers to overall appearance and could include some or all of the following such as density, texture, colour,
resistance to insects and disease.
Colour- rated for its colour up to very dark green.
Density- how thick the turf will become.
Seeded variety- indicates that this grass species is started by seed.
Texture- indicates how thick or narrow the blade is.
Vegetative variety- Grass is started by plugs, squares, or sod.
Disease Resistant- i.e. Brown Patch Resistant- improved varieties that are bred for greater resistance to a disease or
diseases common to that species.
Annual meadow grass - Poa Annua is often referred to on American TV as Blue Grass .
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http://www.golfnet.ie/paceofplay
Pace of Play - Summary
1.
Ensure you start your round on time. If you are late, you have no right to delay others who have
arrived for their tee-off time.
2.
While you are waiting to play, use your time wisely so when it is your turn you are ready to play.
3.
When it is your turn to play, do so promptly. Consider your pre shot routine and taking just 5
seconds off this will speed up a fourball round by 25 minutes.
4.
Play READY GOLF. When safe to play, do so if you are ready and waiting for somebody further
back and who is not yet ready to hit.
5.
When play of a hole has been completed, leave the green quickly and move quickly to the next
tee.
6.
If you are not keeping up with the group in front, call the group behind you to play through.
One Governing Body (OGB) – Golf Club Update May 2017 (Golfnet)
The One Governing Body Discussions Group (DG) has held sixteen meetings to date and is making progress in a timely
manner. April and May have been focused on receiving and reviewing the reports and recommendations drafted by eight of
the Working Groups (WG’s) established in 2016. The WG’s were established in 2016 to ensure progress in a number of areas,
with importance placed on Golf Clubs and the development of the game. This can be seen through the dedicated WG’s in
the areas of Club Services, Game Development and Future Club Formation. The WG’s have been researching current key
practices and recommending what areas needs to be addressed to satisfy club needs in the potential new governing body.
The Future Club Formation, Rules, Handicapping/Course Rating and Volunteering WG’s have reported back to the DG with
their key recommendations and the DG will now await recommendations from the remaining groups. WG reports will be
reviewed and suitable and feasible proposals will be taken forward into the draft proposal for OGB for Golf in Ireland. The
WG’s which have reported back have outlined some essential recommendations, in the areas listed below, amongst many
others:
Volunteering; - Recruitment - Induction - Tenure - Safeguarding
Future Club Formation - Club Management/Committee Structures - Structure of Members versus Proprietary Owned Clubs
- Good Governance
Handicapping/Course Rating - National/Regional Course Rating Structure - National/Regional Handicapping Structure Bogey and Scratch setup - Slope education at club level
Rules - National/Regional Rules Committee(s) - Rules schools exams - Role of Rules in the new OGB - Essential Equipment
There is a dedicated One Governing Body website which provides the public with the opportunity to consult on all relevant
materials relating to OGB for Golf in Ireland: www.onegoverningbody.com General queries from Golf Clubs and members
should be directed to: [email protected]
Lady Captain Ann Mullins
presents the March / April
Winners with their prizes
Clockwise from right;
Jean Folan
Josephine Gallagher
Annette O Toole
Jean Lynott
Reminder
Please play your
Mixed Match by
the Scheduled
date.
Mixed Social
Friday evenings
begin 26th May
Cecil Ewing – once the name given to one of the most sought after Connacht Inter Club trophies before being replaced by
the National Fourball Interclub – reached 18 finals of The West of Ireland and won 10 of them between 1928 and 1958. Joe
Carr was a 12 time winner of the event.
Conor O Rourke was the leading qualifier at the West Of Ireland but lost in his second match on Easter Sunday.
Barry Anderson was the eventual winner – the first local man to win since Cecil Ewing , 67 years ago.
For a man who believed he could never do it after having 22 top 10 finishes in Majors, 4 second places and 12 top fives over
18 years, Sergio Garcia finally won the Masters in his 74th appearance at a Major and 19th at a Masters – so never give up.
Tweet from Shane Lowry; Sergio winning the Masters, surely Mayo for Sam now
Feel bad after finishing a hole with a quintuple bogey? It happened to Alex Gleeson (Castle), the favourite for the West of
Ireland at Rosses Point on Good Friday. Jordan Spieth shot a quadruple bogey 9 at the Masters. If they can do it ...........
Paul Dunne has established himself among our great Irish golfers after losing to Edoardo Mollinari in a play-off in Morocco.
Molinari was 3 shots behind with 2 holes to play and an eagle and birdie forced the play-off.
The R&A and USGA are developing a universal handicapping system for application across all countries. This will replace
the 6 different systems that currently operate in over 80 countries across the globe and will mean somebody with a 15
handicap in one country will be of the same golfing ability as a 15 handicap in any other country. When in place the new
system will be called WHS (World Handicapping System) and it is envisaged a smooth transition will take place from the
various handicapping systems.
Reminder re No-Returns
If a player has 3 or more no-returns, the Handicap Committee may
decide to rescind any 0.1’s already received by the player.
Please - always return your scores as it affects the CSS calculation.
It is a condition of entry to the competition that you return your
score.
Club Fundraising Classic
Joe Cawley and Joe Quinn; spectators at The
West over the Easter.
Sligo Champion
Congrats to Ray Basquill, Shane Gilhawley, Liam Tuffy and John
Rush , winners of the club fundraising classic with a score of 94
points. 22 teams participated – which included 8 visiting teams.
€2,200 less prizes was raised for the refurbishment of the men’s
locker room. A greater response was expected on this occasion from
members; sincere thanks to those who participated.
Bad day for Lexi; Lexi Thompson was fined a two shot penalty in the final round of the ANA Championship (a Major) after
a viewer sent an email to the LPGA to say she incorrectly placed her ball - the coin could not be seen before she lifted the
ball but could be seen when she replaced the ball! She was deducted a further two shots for signing for a wrong card and
lost the final in a playoff. There is talk about changing the standard for distance measurement to the “reasonable
judgement” of the player – part of the rules review underway and limit the use of video evidence in these situations.
In Finland, men’s and ladies tees are not used; tees are based on colour and any tee may be used at the players discretion –
assisted by the starter taking ones handicap into consideration.
There are approx 281,000 golfers in the Republic Of Ireland and 103,000 in N Ireland. Participation in golf is slightly higher
in Rep of Ireland than the UK; 7.9% against 7.4% in UK. The GUI report also states that 4.7 % of the adult population in the
Republic are members of a golf club (almost one in every 20) with the spend for an adult golfer in the Republic about €1350
pa.
www.onegoverningbody.com can be accessed to find out on the latest progress on One Governing Body for golf in
Ireland.
Is there a problem with drugs in golf? Sports Ireland anti doping programme carried out 1003 tests in 2016, just one was a
golf competitor. Tests carried out by the World Anti Doping Agency shows that golf has a very high % of negative tests – far
more than soccer, rugby, athletics or cycling – it had the third highest score for positive tests. Out of the 21 sports, only
equestrian and weightlifting had higher positive tests. This was despite a non-standard number for testing; golf from just
507 samples compared to 22471 for cycling and 25830 in athletics.
The Olympics demands much more stringent testing including blood tests – which the PGA do not permit. The lack of
participation of so many eminent golfers in the Olympics is notable.
Enniscrone Golf Club – Rules Section
Would You Know ?
Q1. Can you remove a soft drink can beside your ball in a bunker?
Q2. If your ball lands on the white out-of-bounds line, are you in
bounds or out of bounds?
Q3. On the 5th hole your ball lands in the lateral water hazard. If you
decide to take a penalty drop , where can you drop the ball?
Q4. Your ball hits your opponent' a bag which he left beside the
green ..... What is the ruling?
Q5. You have marked your ball on the green, the marker is left
behind the ball while you assess your putt. The ball now rolls off the
green. What are your options?
Q6. You put a wrong score on your card. You recorded a six , but in
fact you had a five . Are you disqualified?
A1. A soft drink can is ‘an obstruction' i.e. artificial , and so
can be removed
A2. Your ball is still in bounds if it is on the out of bounds
line
A3. Your options to drop the ball are : You can drop it on
EITHER SIDE of the drain ( from where the ball crossed the
margin of the hazard) or as far back as you want to, in line
with the pin. This is the ruling for a lateral water hazard ,
which is marked by RED stakes.
A4. No penalty for hitting your opponents bag .
A5. You play the ball as it lies when it rolls off the green .
The fact that the marker is in place is irrelevant. The ball
was in play when you placed it on the green.
A6. Since you recorded a higher score than you had there
is no penalty . If however you had recorded a lower score
you would be disqualified
AIB
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Blooms and Things
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Caffrey’s Gallery,
Carrowmorris Developments Ltd
Cawley’s Hardware Store
Centra Enniscrone
Christy McLoughlin Pharmacy
Christine McGuinness
Cobou Cafe
Coleman Electronics Limited
Davy ‘s Tool Hire
Diamond Coast
Dillon's Bar
Dr Joe and Mrs Sam Gilvarry
Fashion Shop
Foxford Woollen Mills
Gilroy's Ait Eile
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Hollister
Ice House
Igoe Meats
Inmotech
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Jimmy Kennedy Malahide GC
Joe Kennedy
John & Vera Kennedy
Kalora Boutique
Kennedy Motors
Kenny Sports
Lacken Wind Energy
Lady Captain Ann Mullins
Lady President B Timlin
Liam Scott
Lundy Haulage
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Mc Mahon Family
Milos Newsagents
Mount Falcon Hotel
Mr A Menswear
Mulligan’s Pharmacy
Nicolas Tempany
Olive Howley Hair Studio
O Hara’s Bakery
Olivers Menswear
Luke O'Brien Shoes (Tuam)
Occasions Walkers Jewellery
Ocean Sands Hotel
Office pro
Quinns Pharmacy
Regans Discount Store
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Rouses Jewellers
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