Competition Conditions

From 11/5/24

*Until Further notice* 

For Max score Strokeplay: On a par3, pick up on shot 9, .... Par4 pick up on shot 10, ... Par5 pick up on shot 11.

Note: Monthly Medals are full strokeplay with max score not applicable.

Click for Yellow Peril Rules

No Placing on F/way    Play as it lies in the Rough.

** Bunkers in Play. (play as lies in bunker).

• The new Gazebos are immovable obstructions, free drop from stance or intended line of swing  (No line-of-sight relief).
• If your ball is lost in Casual water (excluding penalty areas), take a free drop where you last crossed the margin of the water, keeping that point in line with the Flag, with no limit to how far back you drop.
• A ball found within, or stance affected by, Casual water should be dropped to the nearest point of relief not nearer the hole.

 Any new Competition/Conditions updates will be posted here thru the season

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3 Ball Rumble : 

Apply Full Playing Handicap, as per sticker

Holes 1 to 6, mark the Best score on the card (Stableford points)

Holes 7 to 12 , Best 2 scores

Holes 13 to 18, Best 3 scores

   Please leave Rakes back inside Bunkers.

• New Ponds are now staked, use relevant penalty area Rule. Note the scale of mixed Penalty area on 14th/7th in photo below. 

                                   

 

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3Ball Scramble Stroke play, 1/6 combined Playing H/cap 

•  Playing Handicap( = PH on Label), add up the 3  H/Caps and divide by 6.
• All players Tee off ,select preferred ball, all play their own ball from that position. 
• 5 Drives/tee shots from each team player must be used
• For the purposes of this competition all players Place everywhere within 6 inches (except penalty areas).

• If a team has only 2 players you will not be in the scramble, so sign in and Submit a Singles Scorecard as normal. 
• No Placing if entering the standalone Stableford comp.

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 Rules for Champagne Scramble:

• Use Playing Handicap as per Howdidido label or App.
• Players drive off. Team chooses which drive to play and marks it (all players can place). All team members play from this spot. and then finish out the hole with their own ball, in the normal Stableford manner.
• 3 drives MUST be used from each player. Drives must be indicated on the scorecard by putting a circle around the player's score.

The best 2 scores are recorded (Stableford). The same applies to all other holes except the par 3’s.

On par 3’s: all players play their own ball from tee to green and then all 3 scores (stableford) are counted.

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Super Seniors 2024

Final versus Headfort GC Tuesday September 3rd at 11am

Another exciting final for the Super seniors, with a nail biting finish and the match all square at 2.5 to 2.5, the last BMGC group were beaten on the 1st playoff hole.

The team playing in the Final:

Hugh Behan & Gerry Brady

Ray Dunne & Michael O'Sullivan

Brendan O'Connor & Kevin Behan

John Reid & Tony Foran

Jimmy Graham & Leo Mahon

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Semi final V Stackstown at 11am on Thursday 8th of August.

Result: Butter mountain 3 Stackstown 1 

a win for Butter mountain

Home matches 

Hugh Behan -Gerry Brady won 1 up

John Hopkins - John Reid lost 4 and 3

Jimmy Graham - Leo Mahon match stopped on 18 as the win had already been clinched 

Away matches 

Ray Dunne- Michael O’Sullivan won 4 and 3

Brendan O’Connor - Terry Kirwan won 2 and 1

So for the 2nd time in 4 years we have reached the final in Elm Park Golf Club 

Congratulations to all the team

Terry Kirwan 

Team Captain

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15/7/24 Super Seniors quarter finals match today against Arklow

Buttermountain 4 & 1/2  Arklow 1/2

Home matches 

John Hopkins & John Reid won 3&1

Jimmy Graham & Leo Mahon won 4&3

Away matches 

Noel Quinn & Michael O’Sullivan won 5&3

Brendan O’Connor & Terry Kirwan won 5 &4

Ray Dunne & Gerry Brady match stopped on 15th hole 1 up as victory had been achieved 

Well done and congratulations to the whole team 

We now play the winners of Stackstown v Hermitage in the semi final at home 

Terry Kirwan 

Team Captain

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27/6/24 The result of today’s super seniors match against Castle was

Buttermountain 4 Castle 1

In very strong wind and showers 

Hugh Behan and Gerry Brady won 4&3

Ray Dunne and Michael O’Sullivan lost 2&1

John Hopkins and John Reid won 5&4

Brendan O’Connor and Terry Kirwan won 3&1

Jimmy Graham and Leo Mahon won 4&3

We now await the Results of Newlands v Powerscourt 

Newlands have to win 5-0 to overtake us 

Terry Kirwan 

Team Captain

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10/6/24 Today we played our 4th Super Seniors league match away to Powerscourt 

Result Powerscourt 3 Buttermountain 2

This leaves us in a good position going into our final league match at home to Castle in the next two weeks 

Each point gained is counted in the over league Table 

Before todays game we were in 1st place with 11 points Castle 10 Powerscourt 8

Now we have 13 Powerscourt 11

No results available for Castle

The games were all Very close game where 3 went to the last hole

Hugh Behan Gerry Brady won 1 up

Myself and Brendan O’Connor lost 1 up

John Hopkins John Reid lost 1up

Jim Graham Leo Mahon lost 2&1

Ray Dunne Mick O’Sullivan won 3&2

Great win for our most senior player Michael O’Sullivan 

 Well done to all the challenging long and hilly West Course 

Terry Kirwan 

Team Captain

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20/5/24

The result of today’s Super Seniors match at home to Forrest Little was

Butter Mountain 4 1/2 

Forrest Little 1/2

Ray Dunne and Paddy Horan halved their game

Hugh Behan and Gerry Brady won 3 & 2

Leo Mahon and John Reid won 

2 & 1

Brendan O’Connor and Terry Kirwan won 4 & 3

Jim Graham and Pearse O’Brien won 5 & 4

Another great result

Two more matches to go in our division 

Terry Kirwan 

Team Captain

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29/4/24

Result of today’s Super Seniors match at home to Newlands was Buttermountain 3.5 Newlands 1.5

Ray Dunne & Michael O’Sullivan lost 3&2

Hugh Behan & Gerry Brady’s game was halved

Jim Graham & Leo Mahon won 1up

Brendan O’Connor & Terry Kirwan won 4&3

The winning point was clinched on the 18th hole by 

Brian Campbell and Pearse O’Brien

Another great win in a tightly contested match 

Terry Kirwan 

Team Captain

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ROUND1 - AWAY to EDMONDSTOWN Play by Thurs 11th April

Edmondstown 2 Butter Mountain 3

Ray Dunne & Michael OSullivan won 6 & 5

John Hopkins & Joy Reid won 4 & 3

Jim Graham & Leo Mahon lost 2 & 1

Brendan O’Connor&Terry Kirwan lost 2& 1

Hugh Behan & Gerry Brady had a great victory winning on the 18th 1 up

Overall a great away  victory  

Terry Kirwan: Team Captain

ROUND 2 -HOME to NEWLANDS Play by Tuesday 7th May

ROUND 3 - HOME to FOREST LITTLE Play byTuesday 28th May

ROUND 4 - away to POWERSCOURT Play by Tuesday 18th June

ROUND 5 - HOME to CASTLE Play by Tuesday 2nd July

Open to members over 70yrs . Team Manager: Terry Kirwan, assistant team Manager: Leo Mahon.

Golfer of the Year 2024

Golfer of the Year 2024 - Thru President's Prize 31/8/24

 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 ( 9 Majors).

President's Prize 2024

"President fantastic" Paddy Horan wishes to thank Mother Nature 🌞 & all those who participated on the day 🏆

Match Play 2024

 Live Singles Draw     Live Scotch Foursomes

The MatchPlay Singles final was won by Eoin Boggans V Darren Redmond  

In the Scotch Foursomes final Dave O'Driscoll & Noel Quinn beat Sean Egan & Billy Walsh 

Scotch Foursomes: 

• Both players in a team tee off Blue Tees , Choose preferred 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.
• Please note the new indices on the back 9 holes ! !

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Singles Match Play:

• Play off Blue Tees: play off full Course Handicap on the day (laminated CH sheet is in Changing room and at reception). If player A has a 20 Course Handicap & Player B is an 18 CH, Player A would then get a shot on hole index 1 & Hole index 2. ( all other Holes would be off scratch).

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

August Newsletter

 

Following August’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 for upcoming events include. August is a busy period and we have both our own internal major competitions coming to a conclusion

• Saturday August 31st is President’s day (Paddy Horan) and we will making a special effort to make this a success with Prizes including

o Goodie Bags

o 2 opportunities for Nearest the pin

o Longest drive for the different categories

o Prizes for the best scores in all categories

o If you fluctuate between different categories watch out for a whatsapp from the competition secretary on the evening before the competition to provide clarity

o A reminder re Slow play .BMGC is essentially a 3.5hour course or 1.45 hours for 9. Some golden rules re slow play to avoid frustration include

 Play a provisional if you are unsure

 You have 3 minutes to find your ball

 Never lose a hole on the people in front of you

• Next Monthly Medal is scheduled for Sat august 10th

• This year we are having a social and a presentation for Captain’s and Presidents days plus other internal club competitions on the night of August 30th .We really hope you save the date & support the evening. The venue is The Old Mill from 8pm and there will be entertainment and finger food along with many presentations for the year. More Details to follow

• 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

• Inter Club competitions 

• Our Super Senior Team having progressed to the semi final against Stackstown this Thursday. I’m sure every member wishes them the best of luck.

Congratulations to everyone who represented the club in the various competitions. The results have been well documented on the whatsapp forum and website. The hope is in time that we will get members who are prepared to play in the competitions they are eligible for and represent the club as it is a great experience and will strengthen the teams.

• BMGC’s own internal club singles and Scotch Foursomes continue at pace and well done to all those still remaining. The Foursome’s finalists have been paired together and the Singles finalists will be known by the weekend .Check out the blog for Progress.  http://buttermountaingolf.blogspot.com/2024/05/match-play-2024.html 

• The plan is to present the winners with their prizes at the social evening on Saturday August 30th. 

• 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 on both Howdidido and the BRS System. 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.

• Fundraiser The tickets are flowing and thank you to everybody who has supported this event thus far. However there are still a number of tickets to be collected and sold. They are available at reception. It will take the form of a raffle and we will be asking all members to try and sell 4 tickets or indeed more. The raffle will be on presidents night (our only social of the year) . You will be hearing a lot about this event in the coming weeks and it is really important we get your support. I will be taking responsibility for coordinating this event and if anyone has any queries please don’t hesitate to contact me.

• Notice re 13th for New Members. Especially for the new members and in particular the longer hitters, The 13th is a par 4, for safety reasons  your tee shot must not finish on or beyond the green (OOB) or it is a 3 off the tee. Please review the local rules on the back of the card.if you have any queries please ask any of the committee for assistance.

• The Committee have adopted Golf Irelands directives in that a member is not entitled to win the top prize on the captains and presidents day if they have not submitted 20 qualifying cards and have a full WHS Golf Handicap. The good news is however, that you will qualify to win one of the up to 20 other prizes on each day. To win a medal you must have 10 qualifying cards submitted and you still qualify to win all other prizes available on the day.

• 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

• 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.

Our Super Senior Team having progressed to the semi final home& away against Stackstown this Thursday at 10.40am I’m sure every member wishes them the best of luck.

David O’ Driscoll

Committee Member.

 

Ticket Draw         30.7.2024

 

Dear Member,

 

We began the ticket distribution on Captains day last week and we have left many tickets to be collected @reception where you can pick them up and sign the sheet. I outlined the reasons for the fund raiser in the recent Whatsapp and in short, we have to make this a success so we don’t have to revisit the membership with a 2^nd fund raising activity. Thank you to those who have bought and paid for tickets already.

 

In terms of Payment you have the following options as agreed with our Treasurer and Captain

1.      Our preferred method is by cash as we have always done. Please use notes only as the bank charge us for coinage. The Master sheet @ reception will be marked as paid

2.      If you can’t do cash you can do a bank transfer to the BMG account referencing your name and tickets. The account details are IE41PBS99062000330881. The Master Sheet @reception will be updated on a weekly basis if you have paid by Bank Transfer

 

All ticket stubs to be left @ reception. The committee are obviously trying to reduce the amount of Administration involved to the above (Hence please use cash if at all possible) but equally we want to be totally transparent in relation to ticket activity and report back to the membership on the success of this fund raising activity accurately.

 www.bmgc.ie

Yours Sincerely

 David O’ Driscoll

Committee Member