November Newsletter

 

Following November’s committee meeting I wish to send members an update from the committee in relation to forthcoming events, Inter club matchplay competitions, internal match play competitions, Facility improvements etc. Our job is to work on behalf of the members and to make your Butter Mountain Golf Club experience a very positive one.

 

Some Notices and upcoming events include.

 

·        BMGC Committee 2024 and we wish them all the best for the year

o   Captain                George Maloney

o   President             Paddy Horan

o   Treasurer             George Maloney

o   Hon Secretary    Gerry Brady

o   Competition & Handicap Secretary            Brian Cruise

o   Committee members       Mick McKeown, Hugh Behan  & Dave O’ Driscoll

·        Playing conditions. Please check BMGC blog site for competition playing conditions and check your Whatsapp before you start your round to see if there are any further updates e.g :Overnight frost and you may need to play the first 6 holes on temporary greens

·        The committee are ultimately responsible for the Whatapp group so some reminders for everybody’s benefit include

·        WhatsApp Do’s

o   Keep it to golf Messaging

o   Engage with the membership to get playing partners.

o   Ask yourself does your message need to be private or for all members of the group and message accordingly.

o   Checking for playing conditions

·        WhatsApp Don’ts

o   Please don’t Share Videos

o   Never get Personal with other members

o   Complain over this forum, instead email the committee at buttermountaingolf@gmail.com

·        Gazebo on the 13th /course

o   It is the intention to move the Gazebo in time but not currently as the ground is too soft and also (speaking of soft ground conditions)

o   Please don’t play off temporary Greens

o   Please repair your Divots at all times

o   Please repair your Pitch Marks

o   Please use Paths where available

·        Sunday Golf and starting on the 10^th tee. This is allowed once no members are coming down the 9^th fairway. We will monitor this ruling when better playing conditions prevail.

·        GUI  Can I ask all new members to check their GUI APP to see how many competitions you have entered. Please ensure that you enter 20 competitions for the year as this will

o   Ensure you are eligible to play Inter Club Competition

o   Ensure you are eligible to win the BMGC Captain or Presidents day.

·        Fees  We are advised that the fees for 2024 will be  €650 which we believe represents great value

·        Course Improvements. All members can see the ongoing improvements and more recent work has concentrated on Pathways,drainage and Gazebo’s. This again demonstrates to us the owners commitment to on going enhancements.

·        Wednesday opens will re-commence in April ‘24

·        The fixture list for the year on our public facing website link http://www.bmgc.ie

·        There is a newClub websitewww.buttermountingolf.ie developed by the owners which will also assist us in centralising the messaging in time. If you have any suggestions for improvements the Ladies would love to hear from you

·        Sunday Golf : The Committee are continuously reviewing with the course how we best manage Sunday Morning Golf. We remind you to book well in advance to secure your booking on Sundays and we are really committed to getting increased activity on Sunday’s. The more activity we get on Sundays will increase our capacity for change. Your feedback and suggestions are welcome .Currently the members exclusive time is upto 8am but you may book 2 weeks in advance to reserve your preferred Tee Time. Please ensure you book in on the BRS slot and Howdidido, mobile Apps.

·        Communication with Committee

If you have an issue or recommendation, we respectfully ask that you send a mail to buttermountaingolf@gmail.com and it will be addressed at or prior to the next committee meeting and responded to. We welcome feedback through this medium. The Whatsapp forum was never designed to tackle any issues with sensitivities attached so please use it for messaging, receiving club info and securing playing partners as required.

 

Keeping you informed.

 

David O’ Driscoll

Committee Member.

Domestic Cuts + Save the Fairways

 If your ball lands on the Fairway, Players have the option to move and place in the nearest side of rough, no nearer the hole. Placing everywhere within 6 inches. ( except Penalty areas)

• Domestic cuts are in play from November 1st, 2 shots for a win & 2 for each subsequent win. Handicaps are reset on the 1st of Jan 2024. All winners will have their wallet topped up by €40.
• * If playing numbers are low, the prize will be €20 & a -1 cut.

When playing in Competition, use your full Playing Handicap on the card as the minus 2 shots are calculated at competitions end.

Player of the year Gross/Nett 2023

 Congratulations to Sean Egan who wins this years Gross player of the year with a total of 56points, & also to Simon Mulroy on winning the Nett section with a score of 36pts

Player of the year points are allocated from position 1 to 10, 1st place gets 10 points, 2nd 9pts, etc.

Your best 6 results from the 7 X Medals + Capt's + President's count towards a Gross & Nett winner.

Oct Newsletter

  

BMGC News October 2023 4.10.2023

Dear Member,

Following October’s committee meeting I wish to send members an update from the committee in relation to forthcoming events, Inter club match play competitions, internal match play competitions, Facility improvements etc. Our job is to work on behalf of the members and to make your Butter Mountain Golf Club experience a very positive one.

Some Notices and upcoming events include. 

• Saturday October 7th is our final monthly Medal of the year.

• AGM will take place in the Old Mill on Tuesday October 10th .The Committee are asking that you make a special effort to attend. This is your opportunity to contribute and we need the views and ideas of the membership so we can work on your behalf.

o Nomination slips for Committee as well as motions to be put forward and voted upon are in the club and you can also email the above if you wish to buttermountaingolf@gmail.com. The committee are always looking for assistance and fresh ideas and we would be delighted to hear from you.

• GUI  Can I ask all new members to check their GUI APP to see how many competitions you have entered. Please ensure that you enter 20 competitions for the year as this will

o Ensure you are eligible to play Inter Club Competition

o Ensure you are eligible to win the BMGC Captain or Presidents day.

• Fees  We are advised that the fees for 2024 will be  €650 which we believe represents great value

• Course Improvements. All members can see the ongoing improvements and more recent work has concentrated on Pathways,drainage and Gazebo’s. This again demonstrates to us the owners commitment to on going enhancements.

• Club Jerseys and Fleeces. Amanda has ordered the above and she expects delivery in October. Thank you to everybody who has ordered the above.

• Wednesday opens are on going and it is a great opportunity to invite visitors to play for €15 and showcase the course. Ladies are most welcome.

• The fixture list for the year on our public facing website link http://www.bmgc.ie

• There is a new Club website www.buttermountingolf.ie developed by the owners which will also assist us in centralising the messaging in time. If you have any suggestions for improvements the Ladies would love to hear from you

• Sunday Golf  The Committee are continuously reviewing with the course how we best manage Sunday Morning Golf. We remind you to book well in advance to secure your booking on Sundays and we are really committed to getting increased activity on Sunday’s. The more activity we get on Sundays will increase our capacity for change. Your feedback and suggestions are welcome. Currently the members exclusive time is upto 8am but you may book 2 weeks in advance to reserve your preferred Tee Time. Please ensure you book in on the BRS slot and Howdidido. 

• Whatsapp Group is a very efficient messaging system and thank to everyone for using it specifically for Club related activity. Can we please ask members to minimise the chatter on it and reserve them for private messages as appropriate. 

• Communication with Committee 

If you have an issue or recommendation, we respectfully ask that you send a mail to buttermountaingolf@gmail.com and it will be addressed at or prior to the next committee meeting and responded to. We welcome feedback through this medium. The Whatsapp forum was never designed to tackle any issues with sensitivities attached so please use it for messaging, receiving club info and securing playing partners as required.

Keeping you informed.

David O’ Driscoll

Captain.

Sept 2's Club

 Results for September 2's Club: €30 to be added to electronic Wallet. (to fall in line with the end of season accounts 2's have been picked for just the month of September, Bi-monthly draws will resume for Oct/Nov)

• Mark Mahon 
• Gerry Brady
• Simon Mulroy 
• Ciaran O'Connor 
• Liam Burke 

Note, any gross 2 (incl hole in one) recorded on the Howdidido App in a Saturday or Sunday Competition is included for a bi-monthly draw. In order to spread the potential winners, only 1 win per member is allowed. (Wednesday Competitions are not part of the 2's Club)

Club Match Play 2023

Wednesday July 26th: Singles MatchPlay Final was won by Brian Cruise V Trevor Boyle, the semi finalists were Sean Egan and Gary Phelan.

Saturday July 22nd: Scotch 4's MatchPlay winners were Sean Egan & Billy Walsh V Ray Dunne & Jimmy Graham. The beaten semi finalists were Fergus Coghlan  & Mick Lawless; Paddy Horan & Dave Murray.

Scotch Foursomes MatchPlay 2023      

 >> Singles MatchPlay Draw <<

To enter this internal club competition use the entry list on the Howdidido app, in the "Booking" section, the draws will be posted here on Sunday evening. Entry closes 3pm Sunday 14th.

Scotch Foursomes: 

• Both players in a team tee off Blue Tees ,Choose preffered ball & Play alternate shots until completion of hole.
• All players in the match will individually calculate a Course Handicap (CH).
• Each Team takes 60% of the lower CH and 40% of the higher CH and adds them together, this is the pairs playing handicap.
• The full difference between the 2 teams handicaps will determine the number of shots given/received.

Singles Matches:

• Blue Tees:  play off full Course Handicap (laminated CH  sheet is in Changing room and at reception). 

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 This years MatchPlay "enforcer" is Bernard O'Callaghan. 0860635954 contact Bernard asap if you're having issues arranging a match.

Captains Day July 1st 2023

Dear Member,

Just a quick note to keep you informed re Captains Day this coming Saturday July 1st

1. The format for the day is Strokes and as with all stroke play we ask you to keep play moving at a swift pace and be considerate of your fellow members

a. Hit a provisional if necessary

b. Never lose a hole on the players in front of you

c. Play ready golf

d. The owners have given us additional member tee times on the day and it is incumbent upon all of us to respect that and avoid slow.

2. The competition entry fee is €10 and please pick up your goodie bag before you tee off.

3. The Committee have purchased a perpetual trophy which will be presented on our Social night which I can now tell you will be held in the Spawell on July 29th (Presidents Day).This will be a joint social event for Captains and Presidents day and prizes for the presidents day will also be presented on July 29th as well.

4. Longest Drive will be on the 18th (must be on the fairway) and nearest the pin on the 14th

5. All other prizes of which there are many in relation to the day will be presented on July 29th .There will be no wallet updates

6. I will also be distributing tickets for our annual fund raising draw which again will take place on the July 29th. I am hoping each member will take 4 tickets and more if you can.

Above all I hope everybody has a great day for what is considered the most prestigious competition of the year. The committee and I will be up there on Saturday to ensure everything goes to plan and that all members have an enjoyable experience. It simply remains for me to wish you all the best of Luck.

Yours Sincerely

David O’ Driscoll

Captain.