2's Club Dec/Jan

 

  For this draw, it looks like we will have 6 pick outs, due to the poor weather & numbers playing.

 2's qualifiers are below, each two is listed in numerical order based on the date it was recorded on the Competition software. An online random number allocator will sequence the 6 lucky winners. Anyone drawn twice the next number in the sequence will be used.

1.  D O'Driscoll 13/12/25
2.  S McNulty 10/1/26
3. E Power
4. G Moloney
5. M Freeman 17/1/26
6. J McDonagh
7. E Boggans
8. B Black
9. F Coghlan 24/1/26
10. S Mulroy 25/1/26
11. B Black 
12. J Reid 31/1/26
13. S Mulroy
14. E Perry
15. T Goulding
16. K Revins
17. 
    
    

 6 Random winners listed below for the bi-monthly 2's Club: €30 to be added to electronic Wallet. 

• M Freeman
• B Black
• F Coghlan
• T Goulding
• E Perry
• E Boggans

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), Team events are also excluded (unless running in tandem with Singles Comp where scores may be recorded via Howdidido in a singles comp on the day)

Winter/Spring Domestic cuts

    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 January 1st, 2 shots for a win & 1 for each subsequent win, (players with a single figure Handicap index will be cut 1 shot per win). 
• Handicaps are reset at season start (when Qualifying conditions return in April).

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

 

BUTTER MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB E-News

Dear Member Firstly, Happy New Year to all the members from the Committee and looking forward to a great year of Golf. Following January’srecent 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. • The Breakdown of the Committee for 2026 is as follows as voted in at the last AGM a. Captain Paddy Horan b. President David O’ Driscoll c. Treasurer George Moloney d. Club Secretary Damien Byrne e. Handicap/competition Sec. Brian Cruise f. Committee Member Mick McKeown • Increased Membership: May we remind everybody that if you know of anybody who is interested in golf, no matter what level they are at, please encourage them to join and they will be most welcome to participate in our club. We always need new members. • 2026 Fees: a. We remind members that the club2026 GUI and Insurance fee of €65 must be paid to the committee as we have to pay both camps by the end of January. You can make a payment from your wallet for ease of payment or indeed reach out to our Treasurer (George) Club IBAN here > https://buttermountaingolf.blogspot.com/2025/12/club-65-fee-2026.html b. The Course renewal fees are also available on https://buttermountaingolf.ie/membership/ with a scheduled payment option available over 3 months • Some requests from the Office management that we would ask the members to comply with: o The reception is a small area so please vacate once you have conducted your business/purchased tea or coffee. This will assist the staff who may also be dealing with Green fees whom they wish to have a discussion about possible membership options. o Any tea/coffees purchased are to be consumed in the function room.tables are set up for use for our members to have their coffees & snacks o If you are booked in and unable to play golf for whatever reason, please ensure you remove your booking from the BRS System o The management remind us that they are fully committed to increased membership. • It is the Committee’s intention to run a monthly team event as was suggested at the last AGM. This is also a great opportunity to engage with new and older members of the club. • There will be a Gold Medal again Prize this year. The winners of the 8 monthly medals will go into a play off competition for the Gold Medal. • Some members have asked about the transaction history of their wallet.If you require a breakdown then you are advised to message George Moloney or Brian Cruise privately and they will respond. • Some members have also enquired about their Winnings. If you appear on the results at www.bmgc.ie then your wallet balance has been increased by €30. (a * beside your name denotes a lower prize value due to numbers playing) • WhatsApp Group. The Committee welcome the use of the Whatsapp Group. Just to remind members It is designed strictly for a. Arranging playing Partners b. Posting results of Matches c. Communicating Golf News of interest • It is not designed for: a. Continuous Commentary on every message posted b. commenting on potentially sensitive issues PLEASE Message members privately unless the message is of interest to the entire group and also please see bullet point on Communicating with the committee below Some Notices for upcoming events include. • The fixture list for the year on our public facing website link www.bmgc.ie • Reminder for all players to repair divots, pitch marks and avail of the “save the fairway” options particularly as we remain in non- qualifying format. https://buttermountaingolf.blogspot.com/2026/01/winterspring-domestic-cuts.html • The owners are committed to making improvements to both the course and the facilities and there is ongoing dialogue with the Committee. Some Course Updates will follow when we have a clearer picture for 2026. • The Committee are 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. We remind you please to book on BRS after 8am and Howdidido before 8am. • 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 GUI Golf Handicap. The good news is however, that you will qualify to win one of the up to 20 other prizes on each day. • 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. Yours Sincerely and more on our inter club competition plans in the next E-News. David O’ Driscoll BMGC President 2026

Club €65 fee 2026

 "Dublin Mountain Mens Golf Club" is the Bank account name.

Account no for Bank Transfer to wallets IE41IPBS99062000330881. 

Make sure you put your name with payment. George Moloney, Hon. Treasurer 2026

When first joining the normal €65 annual fee includes:

•  €30  Golf Ireland affiliation
•  €25  insurance
• €8  Printing of GolfIreland Smartcard
• €2 To Club
• These fees can change thru the years as Golfireland and insurance companies may adjust their prices.

The club has ongoing costs, e.g. entry into interclub events. The biggest annual cost is the Software to run the Touchscreen, which includes the Howdidido members app 

Contributions from weekly Comp entries enable the club to function.

Note from Brian Cruise, Comp Sec 2026 : The  New Howdidido app has launched>>

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/howdidido/id6742023251

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.intelligentgolf.howdidido

The old Howdidido App can still be used for a few weeks and there is no obligation to buy, as you can access www.howdidido.com from any PC browser, Phone browser, Tablet browser etc

But...HowDidiDo.com (non app) is still completely FREE!

We understand that as HowDidiDo has been a free-to-use service for many years, and this price increase may cause some kick-back from your members. Therefore we want to make it clear that the above subscription prices apply to the HowDidiDo mobile app only.

For clubs and members who prefer to use the all-new, fully mobile responsive website instead (or as well as), HowDidiDo.com will remain completely free-to-use for all members of Club Systems golf clubs, providing all the functionality and more, that your members are accustomed to.

New members guide 2026

     Rules for beginners - Golf Ireland

 World Golf Handicap Pocket guide

Weekly Club Competition's

Competition Course Conditions 

When inputting a card at an away course it will go onto your record automatically (if it's an official competition, the away clubs software will look after this). If it's just a casual round with another Golfireland member ( & you choose to submit a round) You will need to sign-in on the Golfireland app pre round, then input that card asap after game.

Don't sign in to a competition and the golfireland app on the same day, as it messes up the processs.

     Note: You must still be on-site at that club in order for it to work

• All society cards should be returned on the app too, in the same manner as above, if you are having problems with the app send on a photo of your card, but only when you've exhausted the above advice. 

Step 1: Install the howdidido app, When you submit 3 cards (on a qualifying course) a Handicap index will be allocated and you can access the members designated booking area within HDID . Qualifying conditions normally run from April to late October at BMGC.

The 3 cards for initial handicap can be submitted from any course in Ireland operating with Golf Ireland Qualifying conditions, Note: some links courses have qualifying conditions all year round.

: In addition please send a photo of card via email or WhatsApp to speed up the process.

Please put the 3 scorecards in an envelope marked "For Handicap" and leave at the course reception.

• Cards submitted in the non Qualifying Winter season: a temporary domestic Handicap will be allocated.
• Cards submitted in the Qualifying period April to end of October: an initial Golfireland handicap will be allocated, you will need 20 qualifying cards thru the season to have a fully developed Handicap (this will allow entry to interclub competitions in 2027).

After Handicap index allocation you will then have access to the HDID tee time booking system for Competitions.

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/howdidido/id6742023251

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.intelligentgolf.howdidido

Step 2: Install the Golf Ireland app, use this to track your Handicap index.

The pin number for registering is on the back of your Golf Ireland member card.

Step 3: install the BRS booking app for Tee time bookings outside of competition times

For issues relating to BRS contact Annette at reception.

Step 4: Download the R&A Rules of golf app

Rules of Golf App (randa.org) 

            GOLF IS OPEN TO ALL

                                         

Step 5: (optional)  You may want to download a GPS Golf app.

To comply with the rules of Competition golf the GPS app can only give advice on Distance, not measure wind speed or direction etc. Try not to let such devices interfere with pace of play.

more info here

Example of a free App with all Courses mapped on it is below 

If you are having any issues, you can contact me or any committee member via email or Whatsapp anytime. (preferably during normal working hours) 

Brian Cruise, Handicap Sec 2026

Weekly Club Competitions

Club Competition priority teetimes are :

• Wednesdays,€5 from 7.40am~10.24am. (open to visitors & guests from Mid April).
• Saturdays 7.20am~10.24am & Sundays 7.20am~8am (€6, to include 2's club). 
• When booking on a Sunday> book your time on the Howdidido App & also on the BRS App.

It is preferred that members use the designated Howdidido Comp tee-times above, but you can still play in the comp outside these times and book via the course BRS system. Cards must be submitted digitally via the Howdidido App or touchscreen asap post round.

The good news is: and unique to our club, the % paid out is very high from Competition fees.

e.g. 14/1/23 €192 collected, €160 paid into the wallets of the 5 prize winners, with approx €25 then going into the 2's club pot, the remainder to the club.

The committee also tries to spread out the amount of prizes, as opposed to giving out one large prize.

When first joining the €65 annual fee includes: >> More info Here<<

•  €30  Golf Ireland affiliation
•  €25  insurance
• €8  Printing of GolfIreland Smartcard
• €2 To Club

The club has ongoing costs, e.g. entry into interclub events. The biggest annual cost is the Software to run the Touchscreen, which includes the Howdidido and ClubV1 members apps @ €1,590

Contributions from weekly Comp entries enable the club to function.

2's Club Oct/Nov

   2's qualifiers are below, each two is listed in numerical order based on the date it was recorded on the Competition software. An online random number allocator will sequence the 8 lucky winners. If a member is drawn twice the next number in the sequence will be used.

1.  K Revins 11/10/25
2.  K Burke
3. F Coghlan 12/10/25
4. B Black 18/10/25
5. D Curley 
6. J Hutahaean 
7. P O'Brien 1/11/25
8. P Devereux 
9. B Black
10. D Brennan 2/11/25
11. D Murray 15/11/25
12. D Murray 16/11/25
13. G Moloney 22/11/25
14. J Kennedy 
15. J Hutahaean 23/11/25
16. B Cruise  29/11/25
17. S McNulty 30/11/25

 8 Random winners below for the bi-monthly 2's Club: €30 to be added to electronic Wallet. 

• S McNulty
• F Coghlan
• D Murray
• J Kennedy
• P O'Brien
• G Moloney
• B Black
• P Deveruex

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), Team events are also excluded (unless running in tandem with Singles Comp where scores may be recorded via Howdidido in a singles comp on the day)