Donabate Golf Club is now taking applications for 2019 Membership with multiple categories to suit your golfing needs:

5 Day Introductory Membership only €499.00 + GUI FEE
7 Day Introductory Membership only €750.00 + GUI FEE
Intermediate Membership (20-34 years of age) from €100
Junior Membership (8-20 years of age) only €100

For other categories of membership and for further details simply click here…

• • 27 Holes + Extensive practice facilities including a new dedicated short game practice area.
  • 4 Full Floodlit Tennis Courts with discounted rates for Tennis Club Membership.
  • Excellent clubhouse, bar and restaurant facilities.

Contact our office for further details: +353 (0)1 843 6346

​​In addition to Tim O’Connor as independent Chair, there are eight other Board Directors, four nominees each from the GUI and ILGU.

As you will be aware, a single governing body for golf in Ireland was approved by both GUI and ILGU delegates at meetings held in January. A transition period has begun and the first meeting of the Transition Board of Golf Ireland, chaired by Tim O’Connor (Edmondstown), was held on March 12th. In addition to Tim as independent Chair, there are eight other Board Directors, four nominees from each organisation: Pauline Bailie (Belvoir Park), Mary Culliton (The Heath), Ian Kerr (Royal Portrush), Brege McCarrick (Mullingar), Joe McNamara (The Heath), John Power (Portmarnock), Brian Punch (Castletroy) and Fiona Scott (Dun Laoghaire). The board is charged with getting Golf Ireland up and running ahead of the official launch of the body in early 2021.

What this means

Until Golf Ireland is established in 2021 and transfer of functions from the GUI and ILGU commence, it is business-as-usual for both the GUI and ILGU. This means that you continue to communicate with us as you always have done. General queries, including those relating to handicapping and rules, should be directed to your relevant GUI officer or ILGU District Official. Get into Golf programmes are still managed by the Confederation of Golf in Ireland while coaching programmes at underage level are managed by your provincial branch offices in the case of the GUI and Women and Girls’ Interprovincial Development queries should be directed to your ILGU District Executive.

Please note the contact details at https://www.golfnet.ie/contact-us  for details on who to communicate with.

A Transition Period, under the direction of the Transition Board is underway as we move towards Golf Ireland. The intention is for this to culminate with the first AGM and Regional meetings of Golf Ireland in the final quarter of 2020 which will pave the way for the organisation to ‘go live’ on 1 January 2021.

The transition period will involve the organisation taking shape through the creation of a regional and national structure and the drawing up of rules and processes to underpin the activities of the organisation, all overseen by a CEO who will be appointed during the Transition Period. The Transition Board will issue quarterly reports on topics being discussed and progress being made as the work of the Board continues.

Congratulations to the second set of winners in our 100 Club Draw:

1st €500 Jim and Mary Clinton (98)

2nd €300 Captain Joe Rice (57)

3rd €100 Patrick Gavin (9)

4th €100 President Pauline Byrne (41)

5th €100 Pat Scullion (14)

6th €100 Brenda Feron (35)

Breast Cancer Awareness Talk – 8pm on Monday 1st of April

We have some exciting news… You may have seen a large pull-up banner in the lobby showing the “significant” upcoming fixtures for 2019. Today we have also published the “full“ 2019 Diary on the website (dates are subject to change).

To see the full diary (up to Feb 29th 2020) simply click here…

So make sure to inform your family and friends that you are very busy between now and the end of the season! Wishing you all good golf for 2019!

Congratulations to the first set of winners of 2019 in our 100 Club Draw:

1st €500 Linda Hamell (46)

2nd €300 Angela Rowan / Joe Grennan (71)

3rd €100 President Pauline Byrne (41)

4th €100 Brian O’Callaghan (95)

5th €100 Patrick Gavin (9)

6th €100 Declan Rickard (84)

We would like to invite all our members to come and join us for an informative evening with regard the new changes to the Rules of golf. This event will take place on Wednesday the 27th of February at 8pm in Donabate Golf Club. We would like to thank the GUI and ILGU for providing us with this service.

Tea / Coffee will be provided beforehand.

Look forward to seeing you all on the night.

Please note that the Local Rules at Donabate Golf Club have changed with immediate effect. The New Local Rules are posted in the Gents and Ladies Locker room and on the Whiteboard next to the Shop. Please read them carefully before your next game.

These are the new Local Rules which are effective immediately:

• Tractor and machine marks are to be treated as Ground Under Repair – As per Rule 16.1
• All fallen trees, large fallen branches attached or cut, and disturbed ground should be treated as Ground Under Repair – As per Rule 16.1
• When on the putting green, if an artificial hole cover lies on the line of play, the ball may be moved to the nearest point of relief not nearer the hole

The Captains’ Drive-in will kick off the new golfing year on Saturday, 16th of February. Captain Joe Rice and Lady Captain Gráinne Synnott invite all members and friends to join them on this special occasion. Usual surprise in store! All are asked to attend before 12pm to welcome in Captains Joe and Gráinne. Following the actual drive in, there will be soup and sandwiches followed by a sixsomes 9 hole competition, starting at 2pm. If you intend to dine in the evening, we urge you to please book a table in advance so that the caterers can have an idea of numbers. The Presentations will be followed by some musical entertainment.

In the light of a request from members to play more singles competitions on Sundays, the format of the Sunday Spring League has been changed to a singles format similar to the Saturday Singles League. The revised league will now commence on Sunday next, 10th February and run through till Sunday, 31st March.

CLUBS APPROVE GOLF IRELAND PROPOSAL

After landmark votes at separate meetings held yesterday, the Irish Ladies Golf Union and the Golfing Union of Ireland have formally approved the establishment of Golf Ireland.

The Irish Ladies Golf Union approved a special resolution at their AGM, while simultaneously the Golfing Union of Ireland passed a motion at a Special General Meeting. In the case of the GUI, for the first time in its history postal voting was permitted, and 292 of the Union’s 395 clubs availed of this facility. A further 34 clubs attended and voted at the meeting. 269 clubs attended the ILGU AGM to cast their vote.

RESULTS

GUI RESULT 94% in favour of the proposal

ILGU RESULT 100% in favour of the proposal

The result of both votes is the outcome of a three-year process of discussion and consultation between the two Unions, internally with their respective clubs and regional bodies, and externally with key national and international stakeholders.

It will mean the game of golf in Ireland will now, for the first time, have an all-inclusive governing body.

Throughout the consultation period, the benefits of this have been acknowledged in terms of attracting funding and commercial partners, as well as providing a boost for the image of the game. Once established, Clubs will only have to deal with one body when it comes to handicapping, inter-club events, club supports and game development.

A Transition Period will immediately commence, with the intention for this to culminate with the first AGM and regional meetings of Golf Ireland happening in the final quarter of 2020, paving the way for the organisation to ‘go live’ on 1 January 2021.

The transitions period will involve the organisation taking shape through creation of a regional and national structure and the drawing up of rules and processes to underpin the activities of the organisation, all overseen by a CEO who will be appointed early in the Transition Period and who will work with a Transitions Team.

The GUI and ILGU will continue to operate through the Transition Period with the transfer of functions and staff to Golf Ireland prior to the ‘go live’ date for the new organisation.

JOINT STATEMENT BY THE CHAIRPERSONS OF THE ILGU AND GUI BOARDS

“We are delighted with the outcome of the votes at our respective meetings, and thank everyone who has given this proposal their support.

“Bringing two strong organisations, the ILGU and GUI together to create a stronger, more influential organisation, Golf Ireland, will not only enhance golf in Ireland but will enhance Irish golf worldwide. The result today indicates that members of both Unions are in support of creating a new organisation which will be built around promoting core principles of equality, diversity, inclusion and excellence.

“The result today is a validation of the work put in by everyone involved. The input which has been received from our member clubs, our staff and volunteers, and everyone else who has in some way contributed to the final proposal should be recognised. The result of their efforts will be a new dynamic organisation, charged with the promotion of the game of golf, with a commitment to excellence and inclusivity.”

Clodagh Hopkins, Chairman of the Board of the Irish Ladies Golf Union

Iognáid Ó Muircheartaigh, Chairman of the Board of the Golfing Union of Ireland

The Gents Spring League starts on Sunday 27th of January.

With a team format and a 1st Team Prize of €500, it promises to be as exciting as our Winter League. In summary the format is:

• Teams of 4. Entry fee €20 per person
• Entry sheet now live on BRS and will close on Sat 26th Jan
• Spring cuts do not apply to league scores.
• 8 weeks from Sun 27th Jan – 17th March inclusive.
• Weeks 1,2,3,5 & 6 will be a 2 Man Team, best pair score to count each week.
• Weeks 4 & 7 will be singles stableford with your teams best 2 cards counting.
• Week 8 will be a 4 Man Team with 2 scores to count on each hole.

Congratulations to the final set of winners in our 100 Club Draw:

1st €500 Joe Dempsey (66)

2nd €300 Michael Taylor (7)

3rd €100 Tom Buggle (94)

4th €100 Brian Mullen (88)

5th €100 Christopher Creevey (96)

6th €100 Jim Gillespie & Mary Collins (67)

Special Prize Winner – Liam Jennings

Congratulations to the eleventh set of winners in our 100 Club Draw:

1st – €500 – President Pauline Byrne (78)
2nd – €300 – Mary Bermingham (64)
3rd – €100 – Jim Gillespie and Mary Collins (67)
4th – €100 – Deirdre Reid (84)
5th – €100 – Brian O’Callaghan (48)
6th – €100 – Pat McNeill (33)

The final draw will take place on Sunday 16th of December.

The Winter League was sponsored by Gallant Security Systems.

Winter League Champions – The Four Non Dubs by the skin of their teeth!

How close can it get! Congratulations to ‘The Four Non Dubs’ who won the Winter League from ‘The Lemon Drizzles’ with a margin of just 0.17 points. Over the past few weeks it was a very close contest between the top three teams. Despite a great late run ‘The Lemon Drizzles’ just failed to take the top spot. The final four places were as follows:

1st The Four Non Dubs 96.00
2nd Lemon Drizzles 95.83
3rd The Likely Lads 91.00
4th The Vice Squad 84.50

Click here to see the Gents Winter League 2018 Final Standings

Our Gents Saturday Singles League begins on Saturday 8th of December and runs through to Saturday 2nd February. The format is as follows:

• 9 Saturdays from 8 Dec 2018 to 2 Feb 2019
• Entry Fee €20
• Best 6/9, 5/8, 4/7, 4/6, 4/5, 4/4 cards.
• Scores will be your Stableford points each week
• Winter/Spring cuts will not apply to League scores

An Entry Sheet for the League is now available on the BRS. The Entry sheet will close on Saturday, 8th of December

Looking forward to another exciting League again this year so get your entries in and add another competitive element to your Winter golf.

‘Preferred lies’ is the term that means that you as a golf player are allowed to clean your ball without penalty on certain parts of a golf course. It’s a local rule only and is also known as ‘winter rules’. It’s only in effect if you’re informed upon arrival at the golf course (usually on the board beside the Club Shop).

In a preferred lies situation you always mark your ball first. ‘Preferred lies’ means a golfer can lift up the ball (if he or she wants to), clean it and move its position, but not closer to the hole.

How to handle a preferred lie?
The position of the ball must be marked first. This can be done with a tee, a pitch fork, ball marker or a coin. Then you can lift the ball up and clean it if desired. The ball must then be (re)placed on a spot not nearer to the hole within the area specified e.g. within six inches. This distance is decided by the local committee. So it’s best to check it in advance, to avoid an unnecessary penalty of one stroke.

Important notes:

• Mark your ball first.
• Clean your ball.
• Replace the ball, no closer to the hole and within 6 inches of its original place (note that a €2 coin is approximately 1 inch in diameter).
• You cannot place the ball twice. The ball is in play as soon as it’s placed on the ground. If the player picks it up again and moves it, the player would incur a penalty stroke for ‘moving his/her ball in play’.
• Preferred Lies and other winter rules are not official Rules of Golf; instead, they are always a local rule, therefore check the relevant noticeboards before play.

Early 2019 Introductory Membership at Donabate Golf Club from €499

16 Months Membership Offer ( Terms & conditions apply, offer subject to availability and for limited period )

Membership from 1st of September 2018 to 31st of December 2019

5 Day Introductory Membership only €499.00 + GUI FEE
7 Day Introductory Membership only €750.00 + GUI FEE

For other categories of membership and for further details simply click here…

• • 27 Holes + Extensive practice facilities including a new dedicated short game practice area.
  • 4 Full Floodlit Tennis Courts with discounted rates for Tennis Club Membership.
  • Excellent clubhouse, bar and restaurant facilities.

Contact our office for further details: +353 (0)1 843 6346

Click here to see the Top 20 Must Know Rules of Golf Changes for 2019

Congratulations to the tenth set of winners in our 100 Club Draw:

1st – €500 – Brian O’Callaghan (48)
2nd – €300 – Kevin Woods (18)
3rd – €100 – Frances Gorman and Catherine Crummey (59)
4th – €100 – Pat and Maura Breen (16)
5th – €100 – Leslie Anne Hannon (76)
6th – €100 – Andrew Hannon (74)

On 19 January 2019, the GUI and ILGU will decide their future. Each union will ask their member clubs to vote on the Golf Ireland proposal (see www.onegoverningbody.com for full proposal and club support material)

Golf has been in decline for more than a decade in Ireland.

Time’s up.

Golf as a game is not meeting the needs of modern society and across the globe, the game’s governing bodies have been fighting this challenge.

Today, Ireland stands alone as the only country in the world to have two separate governing bodies for men’s and women’s golf. Globally, golf has embraced equality and inclusivity. Through the proposal to create Golf Ireland, now the island of Ireland is poised to follow suit by establishing modern governance structures and embarking on a progressive strategy.

Three years ago the Golfing Union of Ireland and the Irish Ladies Golf Union began work on the development of a new single governing body for golf in Ireland. Together both unions have proudly served Irish golf for more than 125 years but both bodies recognised the need for change in order to revitalise the game. After careful deliberation and extensive consultation with all of golf’s stakeholders, the GUI and ILGU delivered their proposal for Golf Ireland in August 2018. Clubs across the island of Ireland are now being asked for their approval so that Golf Ireland can become a reality.

Naturally, clubs and their members have been scrutinising the proposal. So what will Golf Ireland mean for you and your club?

KEY QUESTIONS FOR GOLFERS

1. What will Golf Ireland mean for me?
A secure future for the game you love. Clubs will benefit from increased support and funding; and you become part of a family-friendly, inclusive sporting organisation that meets the demands of modern golf.

2. Why do I need Golf Ireland?
Clubs and club members have been hit hard in recent years. If we don’t act now, golf will remain in decline. We need to change the way we run golf for the good of the game. With the game restored to good health, golf can thrive again.

3. How much will it cost for me to be part of Golf Ireland?
For the first two years of Golf Ireland, the costs are set in stone. Affiliation fees for adults will be fixed at €24 in Ireland and £20 in Northern Ireland. Fees for juniors will be €5 and £3.50.

As Ryder Cup winning captain Paul McGinley noted in his letter to golf clubs supporting the creation of Golf Ireland: “This is golf’s way of responding to the needs of golfers in modern society.”

At present there are 183,000 members of GUI and ILGU clubs across Ireland, which represents a fall of 25% since the mid-2000s. The founders of the GUI and ILGU were sporting pioneers, putting in place structures that would be imitated the world over. Both unions remain as ambitious as they were at the beginning and Golf Ireland, which has been many years in the making, is the result of a careful and courageous mission to meet the needs of golf and golfers in this modern age.

Please note that Gents “Winter Cuts” began on Sunday 28th of October.
There will be a 2 shot cut per prize winner.
Please note that “Winter Cuts” do not apply to Opens or Winter league.

The Golfer of the Year Competition comes to an end next Saturday 27th October.

Throughout the year, it has been a keenly fought contest with a number of competitors in the mix. In the past few weeks, Daragh Kelly, Mark Lawlor and Dermot Bradfield have had a great battle. While Daragh currently has a lead, it is possible for Mark to just pip him on the final day.

With best wishes to both.

Congratulations to the ninth set of winners in our 100 Club Draw:

1st – €500 – Evelyn de Lacy (8)
2nd – €300 – Margaret Kelly & Vera Farrell (44)
3rd – €100 – Ann Joyce (5)
4th – €100 – Tom & Teresa Kilmurray (100)
5th – €100 – David Power (4)
6th – €100 – Pat Bernard (69)

• This is a joint competition across Facebook and Twitter with just 1 winner.
• The competition is open to residents of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
• There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.
• The prize is as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered.
• The prize is not transferable.
• The winner will be chosen at random from entries on Facebook and Twitter
• The winner will be notified by email and/or DM on Twitter/Facebook within 28 days of the closing date.
• If the winner cannot be contacted or do not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
• Our decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
• By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.

To show off our new facilities, we are having an open day on Saturday 6th October at 3pm. Potential members can come along and play 9 holes (for free) and talk to members about our club.

Congratulations to Pat Doran who has been selected on the Irish Seniors Home International Team.

Donabate Golf Club sends good wishes and the best of luck to Pat & all the Irish Team as they compete against England, Scotland & Wales.

The Championship takes place in the Burham & Berrow Golf Club. U.K. from 2nd-4th October 2018.

Winter​ ​League​ ​2018 – Sponsored​ by

 Sundays​ ​from​ ​14^th October​ ​until​ ​2^nd ​December​ ​inclusive

• Create your own team of 4 players (Men only). Teams pick their team name.
• Paper entry sheet at bar & club shop.(Closing date for entries: Fri 12th October).
• €20 entry fee per person.
• Junior rules apply (also only 1 junior per team of 4 permitted).
• Five Day Members not eligible to enter.
• Presentation Sunday 9^th of December

Committee will put names on BRS at closing date and entry fee will be taken through BRS so please make sure you have enough money in your account.  Make​ ​sure​ ​also that your​ ​team​mates​ ​are​ ​all​ ​topped​ ​up​ ​so​ ​you​ ​can​ ​get​ ​on​ ​sheet​ ​together easily.

New​ ​Members​ ​and​ ​those​ ​without​ ​a​ ​group​ ​of​ ​4:
If you don’t have 4 players, put your name down anyway and the committee and shop will assist in completing a team for you.

Weeks 1, 2, 4, 6 and 7 will be various 2 Man Team formats whilst weeks 3, 5 & 8 will be 4 Man Team events.

Teams decide pairings each week in 2 Man events with the best pair from team each week counting for league points.

If only 3 from a team is available on a given week then the usual low man rule applies and therefore the team can have 2 pairings with the low man partnering both of the other 2. Minimum of 2 from a team required to play each week.(otherwise zero league points).

Weekly competition formats are as follows:

• Week 1 = 2 Man Team (1 to count all holes)
• Week 2 = 2 Man Team (1 to count all holes)
• Week 3 = 4 Man Team (2 scores to count on each hole)
• Week 4 = 2 Man Team (1 to count all holes). 4th
• Week 5 = 2 Man Stableford Multiplier *(see below for rules)
• Week 6 = 4 Man Team (2 scores to count on each hole)
• Week 7 = 2 Man Team 2 Man Stableford Multiplier. *(see below for rules)
• Week 8 = 4 Man Team (2 scores to count on each hole)

* ​2 Man​ ​Stableford​ ​Multiplier​ ​Rules
If both players score 3pts on a hole the result will be 3×3=9pts.
If both players score 2pts on a hole the result will be 2×2=4pts.
If one player scores 1pt & the other scores 2pts the result will be 1×2=2pts.
If one player scores 0pts and the other scores 2pts the result will be 0x2=0pts.
The​ ​secret​ ​is…​ ​don’t​ ​scratch​ ​a​ ​hole​!

Weekly league points are based on a team’s best pair’s position each week as follows: 1st – 20, 2nd – 17, 3rd – 15, 4th – 14, 5th – 13…. All the way down to last. (if 2 pairs from a team play only best one counts for league)

On weeks where a 4 Man Team is played the same points system is applied.

Teams missing a player on a given Sunday, can play with 3 players. A 4th player (non league player) can play on that team but only for weekly competition purposes and 2 cards must be marked. (4 cards if it’s a 2 Man Team).

If only 2 from a team on a weekly timesheet with no opposition they may play and mark their own card.

Teams count best 6 from 8 weeks scores

If any course closures happen during the league, the following applies, 5 from 7wks, 4 from 6wks, 4 from 5wks and so on.

No handicap cuts for league. Cuts only apply for weekly competition purposes.

Each week you must enter separate cards for the league and the competition of the week. Therefore on a 2-man competition week, there will be 2 cards for the 2 league pairings and a further 2 cards for the 2-man competition of the day (note that winter cuts apply to the competition of the day and not the league).

Each weeks competition can be played by league and non league entrants.

Committee’s​ ​decision​ ​is​ ​final​ ​on​ ​league​ ​cancellations​ ​due​ ​to​ ​weather​ ​delays​ ​or​ ​course closures

Congratulations to the eight set of winners in our 100 Club Draw:

1st €500 Cathy Fay & Mary Noonan (39)
2nd €300 Pat Bernard (69)
3rd €100 David Power (4)
4th €100 Patrick Harrington (52)
5th €100 Bernadette Sweeney (29)
6th €100 Evelyn de Lacy (8)

We are delighted to announce the times of this year’s Matchplay Finals, which will take place this Sunday (9th of September) on Red-Blue. Why not come along on Sunday to support these fine players.

12:12 – Andy Doherty Cup is Ger Campion v Nigel Cosgrave
12:20 – Club Singles Class 1 is Daragh Kelly v Mark Lawlor
12:28 – Club Singles Class 2 is Ciaran Grant v Brendan Synnott
12:52 – Ladies Ferguson Cup Singles is Mary Lynam v Mary White
13:00 – Ladies Club Singles is Jackie Doolan v Patricia O’Neill
13:08 – Club Fourball is Gary Murray & Ardle Culleton v Dermot Bradfield and Tom Flood
13:32 – Ladies Foursomes is Martina McGrath & Catherine Crummey v Ursula Ryan & Mary Brennan

Father & Son Scotch Foursomes was won by Martin and Alan O’Gorman who beat Donal & Cian O’Hagan
Gents Foursomes was won by Maurice O’Grady and Harry May who beat John McGillicuddy and Brian Ennis
Mixed Foursomes was won by Damien and Kate Hanratty who beat Mark and Freda Mackey
Club Singles Class 3 & 4 will be played at a later date

Presentation of prizes will commence at 6:30pm on Sunday evening.
Best of luck to all finalists!

Best of luck to our Best Cup Team in the Second Leg of the Final on Sunday 9th of September from 1:30pm in Charlesland (Greystones). Support would be greatly appreciated.

The live match will be updated here…

Congratulations to Pat Doran who has been selected on the Team to represent Ireland in the European Senior Ladies’ Team Championship, which will take place in the Mont Garni Golf Club, Belgium on the 4th-8th of September.

Nineteen teams from all over Europe will compete, all hoping for victory. This is a great achievement for Pat and we are all very proud of her. Everybody in Donabate Golf Club wishes Pat and Team Ireland the best of Luck and every success in the Championship.

Pink Day Raffle Results – 19/Aug/18
1st Claire Carthy €100 Pavilions Voucher
2nd Alice Deegan Voucher for 4 for Donabate GC Restaurant
3rd Pauline Brennan Wine Hamper
4th Mary White Tea Hamper
5th Ken Fitzpatrick Lantern
6th Anne Marie O’Neill Golf Holdall
7th Cliona McCartney Pink Gilet
8th Joe Rice Grey Gilet
9th Deirdre Bradshaw McNutt Scarf
10th Pat McNeill Bracelet
11th Tony de Lacy Avoca Mugs
12th Michele Milner Fossil Pendant
13th Michael Fearon Jones Voucher
14th Gemma Daly Diffuser and Candle
15th Anna Halligan Co Co Belle Voucher
16th Deirdre Morgan Slayside Pottery Cup and Saucer
17th Grainne Treanor Retriever, Visor, Socks and Towel
18th Martin Bracken Visor, Towel and Golf Ball Allignment Tool
19th Anne Marie O’Neill 2 Wine and Chocs
20th Charles Robinson Red Wine and Forever Products
21st Anne Bolster Brut and Chocs
22nd Margaret Maher Prosecco and Chocs
23rd Cloina McCartney 2 Wine
24th John Galvin 2 Wine
25th Celsus Brennan 2 Wine
26th Teresa Kilmurray Wine and Candle
27th Kathleen Brooks Wine and Chocs
28th Eithne Dempsey Wine and Chocs
29th Mary C. Noonan Purse
30th Adrienne Flood Candle
31st Ann Brown Candle
32nd Catherine McGuinness Spalding Club Covers
33rd Dermot Dunne Chocs
34th Kathleen Fetherston Chocs

Have you ever wondered about the meanings of those weird and wonderful names we have on our scorecards for each hole on our course? If you have, please read on. If you haven’t, please read on… you might learn something new!

Approximately 11 years ago a crack team was assembled at the request of the 2007 Captain John McGroddy, to give local names, where appropriate, to each hole on each of the three nines of our golf course. It was an excellent idea and one which set out to preserve local field names, some of which were in use for centuries and which were in danger of being forgotten by future generations. That crack team consisted of Peadar Bates (author of a “History of Donabate” and former member of Donabate Golf Club), Des O’Shaughnessy (our club historian) and Captain John McGroddy.

Peadar, with his great depth of knowledge on the history of the area, played a huge role in naming at least 50% of the holes. John’s excellent grasp of the Irish Language, and Des’ amazing knowledge of the club provided the remaining names.

A great thanks to Des who provided me with great detail, and without his help this wouldn’t have been possible and may have been lost forever.

So, what do these names stand for? In order to see the detail, simply navigate on our menu to “About us”, then “The Course” and from there you can view the guide for each nine (details of names can be found under the scorecard).
Or simply click here:
Yellow Nine
Red Nine
Blue Nine

The Club Matchplay competitions have reached the Semi Final Stages and all draws have now been updated on the website. They can be found on our website under the Members Menu in “Matchplay Competitions”.

Congratulations to the seventh set of winners in our 100 Club Draw:

1st €500 Donald O’Keeffe (13)
2nd €300 Margaret Maher (42)
3rd €100 The Looney’s (40)
4th €100 Mary Brennan (27)
5th €100 John Hannon (75)
6th €100 Will Murray (45)

National Breast Cancer Research Institute “Play in Pink Day” Open Fourball Better Ball Competition.

Prizes: A two Lady Team will win first prize and will be eligible for selection to “Play in Pink” in the National Final in Athlone in October. The top 20 best scores from golf clubs around the area will be selected to play. The Ladies Team with the best gross on the day will also go forward for selection. There will be a prize for the best men’s team.

Be in the pink on Play in Pink Day. The shelves of Penny’s are ripe for plundering. There is a plethora of pink products waiting for you all to come and choose your outfits. Best pink person’s outfit for the ladies and also best man in pink will get a prize.

To help increase funds, there will be a raffle on the day. Donations of prizes for the raffle would be gratefully received. If you can’t be there to play on the 19th you could send a Securicor van up with a request for some or many raffle tickets.

Click here for further details of the Pink Day Open Fourball

Well done to our Best Cup Panel and Management team on a fantastic victory in the Semi Final of the best cup against Foxrock.

The final (opponents unconfirmed) will be completed by Sunday 9th of September. The final has 2 legs over 2 different dates, 1 at home (5 matches) and 1 away (5 matches). Best of luck to all involved.

Mary McKenna MBE Perpetual Trophy – Open Fourball – July 24th

Format:
Fourball Better Ball Stableford Competition
Teams of 2, 90% of combined handicap

Prizes:
Winners, Runners-Up, Best Gross, Front 9, Back 9

Bookings:
For Visitors (€15), simply click here:
https://www.brsgolf.com/donabate/opens_home.php

For Members (€10), simply click here:
https://www.brsgolf.com/donabate/members_home.php

or contact Donabate Golf Club at +353 (0)1 843 6346