Match Play 2024

 Live Singles Draw     Live Scotch Foursomes

The MatchPlay events enter the final stages,  into the Singles final Darren Redmond awaits the 1 from 4 Q Finalists: Mick Lawless V Kevin Carroll & Eoin Boggans V Des Byrne. 

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

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.

Super Seniors 2024

Next match is the Semi final V Stackstown at 11am on Thursday 8th of August, all support most welcome on the day.

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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.

June/July News

 

BMGC News June/July 2024 12.07.2024

Following July’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. July/August are a busy period and we have both our own internal major competitions

• Saturday July 27th is Captain’s Day (George Moloney)

• Saturday August 31st is President’s day (Paddy Horan)

• 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 31st .We really hope you save the date & support the evening. The venue is upstairs at The Old Mill Tallaght, finger food / entertainment on the night, prize presentations approx 8.30pm, 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 + Results and latest news for the year are on our public facing website link http://www.bmgc.ie

• Inter Club competitions 

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.

Our Super Senior Team having progressed from their round robin group and now face their next challenge against Arklow and I’m sure every member will wish them the best of luck.

• BMGC’s own internal club singles and Scotch Foursomes continue at pace and well done to all those still remaining. The plan is to present the winners with their prizes at the social evening on Saturday August 31st

• 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

• 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 committee plan to have a singular fundraiser this year. 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 will begin distribution of tickets on Captains day

• 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. To win a medal you must have 10 qualifying cards submitted and you still qualify to win all other prizes available on the 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. 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.

Yours Sincerely

David O’ Driscoll

Committee Member.

Golfer of the Year 2024

Golfer of the Year 2024 - Thru June Medal

 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

GolfIreland Interclub events 2024

Inter-club competitions draws 2024 :

 Home to K Club in Leinster Men's Fourball, Sunday 19th of May 2pm  Manager: Hugh Behan

Super result for Hugh Behan and team in the Leinster 4 Ball Versus the K Club

We won in play off on Ist Hole. Mick Mc Keown sunk a raker of a putt.

Round 3 is V Elm Park GC on June 30th at 2.30pm

•  We were home to Beechpark in the Pierce Purcell.3pm Sunday 19th of May. Manager: Jimmy Graham        A momentous 2nd Sunday win for The Club in The Pierce Purcell. An impressive 3&2 win for Cormac Doyle & Thomas Goulding. Mark Mahon & Brian Cruise won on the 18th. Away from home: team player manager Jimmy Graham & Ray Dunne narrowly lost out on the 18th at Beech Park. Leaving another playoff up the 1st at BMGC. Where Mark & Brian Edged out the opposition. Jimmy Graham wishes to thank all the players and support today ⛳

Round 3 is V The K Club on June 14th at 2pm. 2 teams home, 2 away.

•  Home to Carrickmines on Sun 19th of May at 10am.  Barton Cup. Barton Cup result.4~1 against tough opposition we lost to Carrickmines. Beaten in the two away matches and lost in 1 home match..The game was played in good spirit and it was a great effort by our team competing against a team that had a number of very good low handicap players to choose from..  Manager: Mick McKeown
• Away to Rathfarnham on Fri 17th of May at 4pm. 3-1 loss   Leinster Men's Senior Inter-club.  Manager: Paddy Horan

     >>> Information Pack <<<

 
Gerry Brady - Teams Coordinator

Capt's Drive-in Scramble

 Scramble winners:

1st: J Morgan - M McKeown -  M O'Leary 58.7

2nd: B Herbert - B Nolan - F Sheppard 59.7

3rd: B Clear - B Cruise - D Redmond 60

Captain George wishes to thank all those who participated today.

Yellow Peril Competition advice

 Yellow Peril Competition Stableford: 

Use Howdidido Playing Handicap (=PH on label) then minus any domestic cuts

There is a separate Stableford and Team Competition, if the yellow ball is lost, players still play out the round for the individual prize.

• On each hole, two team members play their own white ball for the individual Singles Stableford Scorecard and one plays the "yellow Peril" ball for team Scorecard. If YP player gets 2pts they add that to their own singles scorecard and also on the Team Scorecard.

•   Take "yellow" ball in rotation. Lowest handicap index on first hole: Middle handicap index on second hole: Highest handicap index on third hole. Keep to this order for the 18 holes. 

• If the Yellow ball is lost no more points can be added to Team Score.

A team that completes the full 18 shooting 34pts and returns the yellow ball to the Starters room would trump a Team that shot 35pts but lost their ball on e.g. the16th hole.