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

1st €500 David Power (2)

2nd €300 Pat McNeill (49)

3rd €100 Tony Fetherston (17)

4th €100 Pat Gavin (9)

5th €100 Carmel Tuck (30)

6th €100 Paddy Mulligan (39)

To all members and visitors planning a visit to Donabate Golf Club this weekend (Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th of June) please leave adequate time to get to our club as the Flavours of Fingal is taking place at Newbridge House which may result in some delays.

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

1st €500 Frances Gorman & Catherine Crummey (32)

2nd €300 Christine de Lacy (48)

3rd €100 Liam Bridgette (82)

4th €100 Paul Spierin (59)

5th €100 Brenda Fearon (35)

6th €100 John O’Riordan (15)

Sitting here in the plus 20 heat and lovely sunshine. It has struck me that very few including myself prepare for golfing in the sun. Most will put on their golf shoes gloves even a Golf hat however who puts on sun-screen? We all know the dangers of over exposure to harmful UV rays from the sun and still take little action. The Diagram below Slip, Slap, Slop refers to a simple 3 step way of dealing with Sun exposure:
Slip: Slip on clothing to cover exposed areas Arms and legs
Slop: Slop on Sun Screen factor recommended 30+, 20 minutes prior to going out in the Sun. Bring cream with you to top up or offer to someone who forgot theirs.
Slap: Slap on a wide rim hat that shades ears and neck.

Follow the simple steps above and don’t forget if you notice some area of skin showing changes consult your doctor now. Consult the Irish cancer society web site for further information.

Donabate Golf Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Fintan Lacey as our new resident PGA professional.

Fintan brings with him a wealth of experience both from his time working with Golf Clubs and also from his time spent in the retail sector with Halpenny Golf.

We strongly encourage our members to support Fintan through the use of the Pro Shop and various other golfing services which Fintan can provide.

This is another exciting step in our Club’s development.
We are very happy to welcome Fintan and wish him a long and successful residency in Donabate Golf Club.

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

1st €500 – Jack Martin (21)

2nd €300 – Mairead Mulligan (90)

3rd €100 – Tom Buggle (45)

4th €100 – Pat McCrudden (5)

5th €100 – Pat Brennan (94)

6th €100 – Grainne & Brendan Synnott (26)

Early Bird Winner – Pat Scullion

All Ireland Mother and Daughter Open Foursomes

FREDDY MORAN PERPETUAL CUP

Friday 14th June 2019

Shotgun Start 2.30 pm

Sponsored by
The Moran Family & Jenny’s Boutique, Ashbourne

Members €10 / Visitors €15 (per person)

Prizes:  1st, 2nd, Best Gross, Front 9, Back 9

Timesheet now available for booking:
https://www.brsgolf.com/donabate/opens_home.php

Or contact Donabate Golf Club at 01-8436346

Please note that from the 29th of April to mid-June there will be major roadworks on the Balcarrick Road, which may result in delays getting to and from Donabate Golf Club. It is advisable that members and visitors use the Corballis Road during this time.

Please click here to read more about the major roadworks scheduled for the Balcarrick Road.

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

1st €500 Tommy Byrne

2nd €300 Joe Dempsey

3rd €100 Paula Christie

4th €100 Joe Rice

5th €100 Evelyn & John Galvin

6th €100 Derek Kane

A dedicated campaign to raise awareness of the health benefits of golf for people of all ages and abilities is to tee off this week.

The first ever Golf and Health Week will take place from 15-19 April and will aim to encourage golfers, non-golfers and lapsed golfers into taking part in the sport.

A number of health-related themes will be promoted during the week of the campaign, including:

• Monday 15 April: Fitness – professionals and amateurs

• Tuesday 16 April: Mental health (including dementia)

• Wednesday 17 April: Disability golf

• Thursday 18 April: Golf for everyone – featuring various health projects (e.g. Parkinson’s, loneliness, stroke and other programmes that can benefit health)

• Friday 19 April: Club level – focus at golf clubs (e.g. fitness, food, drink, gym classes)

MORE INFORMATION AT WWW.GOLFNET.IE DURING THE WEEK

The collaborative campaign will run across digital and social media channels using the hashtag #GolfHealthWeek and include content focused on highlighting the physical and mental health benefits of playing golf and projects being delivered by golf bodies and clubs.

Focusing primarily on Great Britain and Ireland, it will be co-ordinated by The R&A with the support of the European Tour, the Ladies European Tour, The Professional Golfers’ Association and the Golf Foundation, as well as national associations including the Golfing Union of Ireland, Irish Ladies Golf Union, England Golf, Scottish Golf and Wales Golf.

A number of other organisations have expressed interest in supporting the week, including EDGA (formerly the European Disabled Golf Association), the PGAs of Europe and Golf Australia.

The campaign is also to be backed by professional golfers including Annika Sorenstam, Brooke Henderson, Padraig Harrington and Zach Johnson, who are ambassadors for the Golf and Health Project.

The dedicated week builds on the work of the Golf and Health Project, which since 2016 has studied the many and varied health and wellbeing benefits of golf, considered any risks and had research published regularly in international, peer-reviewed journals.

“The lead that the R&A have taken in relation to the promotion of Golf and Health has been fantastic, “said CGI Club Support and Participation Manager Anne McCormack. “The research that has been undertaken to show the physical and mental health benefits of golf continues to challenge perceptions of the game. Throughout our Get into Golf initiatives, we have given participants pedometers to track the amount of steps they take playing golf and there has always been an element of surprise at the results.”

“We have introduced fitness as an element to our Boys and Girls Get into Golf frameworks through the use of Fundamental Movement Skills in Stages One to Four and recently we have added further age and standard appropriate fitness activities for golfers in Stages Five and Six of Golf4Girls4Life. For 2019, CGI are excited to continue working with CARA and various other groups to create a sustainable plan that supports all golfers and showcases the health benefits to golfers who we would not have worked with in the past.”

To drive interest and encourage activity in the days before the dedicated week, golfers will be asked to tweet their steps achieved and calories burned from any golf they play, again using #GolfHealthWeek. The week then finishes on Good Friday at club level, with golfers to be encouraged to head for the fairways over the Easter holiday weekend.

Last year, a global consensus amongst leaders in public health, public policy and sport backed golf in the race to tackle physical inactivity and the prevention of illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer of the breast and colon.

Evidence linking golf and health, commissioned by the World Golf Foundation and supported by The R&A, was presented at Westminster following research led by the University of Edinburgh and published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Previous research has also highlighted that those that play golf live five years longer than those that don’t play, while the sport has been shown to have self-esteem and self-worth benefits.

Please note that the Corballis Road will be closed from Saturday 30th of March until Saturday 27th of April inclusive.

See Map below for details of the closed road. Please follow the Blue route to Donabate Golf Club.

​​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.

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

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.