Monday 28 December 2020

Max 2 Households per Tee Time

 Due to a Sports Ireland directive, Only a Max of two households can play per teetime, the Howdidido online booking sheet has been changed to reflect this.


Friday 2 October 2020

Sadly we report the passing of Eddie Raethorne

We lost another great Dublin Mountain member on Thursday morning.

Eddie will be badly missed by his many friends at the club.
May he rest in peace.


Monday 7 September 2020

The Death has occurred of John Nagle

We are very sad to report the passing of long term Dublin Mountain member John Nagle.
Further information in relation to the funeral can be found >> Here <<
In keeping with HSE guidelines the family have requested attendance by close friends and family only.



Wednesday 2 September 2020

2's Club July/August

the latest 2's Club winners July/Aug:

C BEST
C COLCLOUGH
C CONNOLLY
D DEANS
A FOOT
R MEANY
N MURPHY
M O'BRIEN
P O'HARE
G SMITH

Sunday 30 August 2020

Captain's Prize Winner Neville Morgan

 A historically eventful week at Dublin Mountain came to an end with a very well supported Captain's Prize, 69 players battled tough chilly conditions (for August) on a course playing at it's most difficult since we opened in 1993. Despite this there was a handful of excellent scores on the day, most notably Joe Kavanaghs 73 for a two round total of 143 to finish in 2nd place and the outstanding 68 shot by Neville Morgan which included a gross eagle on the 9th hole, this was the only 2 recorded on the day on any hole ! Damian wishes to also pass on his thanks to all those who participated.

I have really enjoyed adding the news items to this blog over the years and will continue to do so into the future if needed  e.g.  if the club morphs into a DMGC society or the like, hope ye'all enjoyed tuning in..... Brian Cruise 30/8/2020




Thursday 27 August 2020

Captain's Prize 2020

 The Capt's timesheet has now been closed to howdidido bookings.

If you wish to be added or cannot fulfill your allotted time please TEXT 0868941295  or Call Gerry Cantwell 0877852204 a.s.a.p.

All players booked-in have had the €10 Competition fee deducted from their wallet.

If you did not make the qualifiers you can still play the 18hole event on the day, there will be at least 7 possible prizes for 18hole participants.

Please Note: Several players were DQ'd from the qualifiers at the weekend, Always play holes to a finish in Strokeplay, double check your paper scorecard for scores on holes + make sure all your info is clearly written on the card, Name, Date, Current Handicap etc

14 free timesheet Spaces as of 12.10pm Thurs

Monday 3 August 2020

Medal No:3 moved

Medal No:3 will now take place on Sat 15th of August, due to a clash with Pierce Purcell interclub match V Lisheen Springs, this will take place at 3pm home and away

Wednesday 29 July 2020

Divots

Please remember to replace Divots on the course, you'll never know where they will end up.

Sunday 12 July 2020

2's Club Winners March/April

Due to the amount of Competition cancellations, the 2's Club Chief coordinator (Bernard O'Callaghan) has drawn the following winners for the pre lockdown period.

Mick Freeman 2nd hole; Pat Butler 2nd; Jimmy Graham 8th (using 14th tee).

Friday 10 July 2020

Bunkers Back

From this weekend Sat 11th, No placing, Bunkers in play except those marked GUR, the committee is not adopting the preferred lies in bunkers local rule at the moment. Please smooth footprints with a club. Also remove stones & smooth out any heavy sand deposits that end up on the green, Thank You very much, Brian Cruise.
Our Software providers have updated the Scorecard App, from tomorrow you can add who is verifying the Scores on your digital Scorecard.

Friday 26 June 2020

Instructions For Restarting Competition 29th June 2020

Guidelines For Competition and “Guests” 

With the introduction of the phase 3 restrictions next Monday June 29th – we can now re-start competitions and members can bring guests outside of specified competition times. Please take note of the following :

  • for Contact Tracing, all tee times must be booked through the HOWDIDIDO system or the mobile number 0851648489 for those who have difficulty with using the same.

  • The weekend tee time for competition will be run over the 5 hours of 6.54 to 11.44 am. No guests will be permitted during this time on Saturday. (you can still sign-in & play in club competitions up to a 6.30pm start time)

  • Outside of that time slot and subject to availability , a member can book a tee time and include a guest. The online booking system does not allow you to enter a guest’s name  and therefore guests should be booked via the mobile number 0851648489 . Guest green fees of €15 must be paid in cash and placed in an envelope marked GUEST. Please print your name and your guest’s name on an envelope with the guest green fee.

  • The ability to enter the competition via the on-line system of HOWDIDIDO is now extended to allow members to book a tee time all day.

  • Should a member who has booked a tee time be unable to play at that time he MUST ensure his name has been removed from the sheet and if possible give notice to his playing partners 

  • Inhouse Club Competition entry fees will be on a "tab" basis, please Top Up your ClubV1 Wallet stating so on a clearly marked envelope & give to Deborah in reception

  • Please adhere to the previously advised protocol with regard to social distancing and equipment. 

  • RECORDING YOUR SCORE - During the round each player MUST mark his own "Paper" Score card whilst clearly recording his playing partners score - both sets of scores should be verbally confirmed and cross-checked at the end of the round. The player will sign his own card and will enter the playing partners name in print. (See sample below) In addition to this, members should 1st Sign-in on their phone. and after cross checking from normal card then enter their scores Digitally via the HDID scorecard app which can be found in  the “Today’s Golf” tab next to the Booking option. He should then place the card in the scorecard box in the changing rooms. 

  • Flag sticks will continue as they are at present - Do Not Touch

  • Members are encouraged to bring and frequently use hand sanitiser

Thursday 25 June 2020

Match Play Changes 2020


This year’s singles Match Play will be as per previous years

 Instead of the usual foursome’s format where half the combined handicap difference was allowed – the format due to Covid will be Four Ball Better Ball 

    
Stroke Play Four Ball Better BallEach partner receives 90% of full handicap.

 The better of the team’s 2 scores (when handicaps are applied) will then be compared to the better of the opposing team to decide the hole winner.

MatchPlay entry envelopes are at reception, please return asap to avoid disappointment.

€5 per person per Competition.

  

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Saturday 20 June 2020

Gui Voucher system Revision

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak; Paper Vouchers were not issued on Weds 18th of March nor for the weekend of Saturday 21st / Sun 22nd of March. All 11 winners on these dates have been topped up on their ClubV1 wallet less the relevant competition fee. On a trial basis all Comp prize winners from June 29th and beyond will have their clubV1 wallet topped up as a replacement to Paper Vouchers.
We hope that members will adopt this new arrangement as a means to a sleeker,safer
 Prize setup.

FAQ:
  •  From T Woods:  "What is the purpose of my ClubV1 Wallet"? .. Answer: every time you "sign in" to an Official Club Competition the relevant Comp fee will be deducted from your account.
  • From R McIlroy: I've recently won 3 prizes @ €30, can I get a paper GUI voucher for €50 and leave the balance in my account ? .. Answer: As a wise man once said: "Yes We Can" ! (simply text Damian Byrne to convert your Wallet into a voucher, it would be preferable if members choosing this method done this at a minimum 1 month period or longer).
  • From Seve: Can I use monies built up in my ClubV1 Wallet to pay off 2021 membership? Answer: Yes
  • From P Harrington: How do I top up my Wallet ? Answer: You can leave an envelope with Deborah using paper vouchers you won previously or with Money, clearly stating on the envelope that you wish to Top Up ClubV1 Wallet. Also, Martin Dobey is working on an electronic solution e.g. Revolut or WorldPay, info on this will be shared in due Course.
Brian Cruise Handicap Sec 2020

Tuesday 9 June 2020

New Tee Time Booking System & Handicap Software

11/06/2020 Update:
The Howdidido App still functions for Tee Time booking, Ger C has updated all the email addresses within the New ClubV1 app which should fix issues members have encountered with matching of email address. If you still cannot use the ClubV1 app, please forward the email address you originally used the register on Howdidido to dublinmountaingolf@gmail.com 
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9/06/2020
Over the coming days we will migrate to a New Handicapping software application. This will allow us to comply with the launch of The WHS in November.
Please install the Clubv1 members Hub on your Smartphone / Device a.s.a.p
Below is information from our software provider Clubsystems..
There is no charge whatsoever to use the ClubV1 Members app. When upgrading to ClubV1, HowDidiDo is very much still relevant. Scores and results will still be published through HDiD as well as closed and open competitions. members will be able to download both the club ClubV1 members app and the HDiD app however, please note that both of these apps serve a different purpose. 

Members will be able to check their results and handicaps in the HowDidiDo App. Members will be able to book their tee times through the ClubV1 member's app if the club opts to use booking provided by Club Systems. Members can download these apps free of charge from the respective app stores on their mobile device. There will inevitably be some teething problems we thank you for patience in this regard. Brian Cruise Handicap Secretary 2020

Saturday 23 May 2020

Booking Your Tee Time

We have a GUI/Gov Obligation to run a strict daily timesheet at 14min intervals. Regrettably a handful of members have still arrived to the club unbooked, this puts extra strain on our ability to record who was on the course at a given time. The HSE require us to keep a record of daily time sheets for a 6 week period.... in the event that Contact Tracing needs to be carried out.
Please book on Howdidido app a day in advance or Text 0851648489 if you are having issues with HDID, also text this number if you are unable to play so we can remove your name from the booking sheet.

Saturday 9 May 2020

Return to Golf Protocols May18th

In order to comply with HSE contact tracing protocols - Only members on the daily timesheet will be permitted to play (no greenfees allowed) ,Timesheets for next Mon-Thurs will go live on 15/5/20

Tuesday 24 March 2020

March 24th Update : Course Closed

You are by now aware that the restrictions on the general public has been increased as of today. In compliance with this - the course will be closed immediately to all members.  Like you, I do hope that this will be for the shortest time possible but we have to be vigilant given how serious this threat is. The ground staff are allowed and will be able to continue the upkeep of the course so that when we return the course will be as we would want it to be.

Brian Cruise has been in touch with the Course (Deborah) and has agreed that this loss in playing time will be offset against the 2021 season. For  instance should it last for 3 months then the 1st payment for the new year will fall April 1st 2021. Any outstanding payments for this year should be made either electronically or by post as soon as possible - details are as follows..
Account Number: 00330881     Bank Sort Code: 990620
Bank ID (BIC):  IPBSIE2D.  IBAN: IE41IPBS99062000330881
Cheques can be posted to Martin Dobey c/o 203 Upper Rathmines Road Dublin 6

I mention this because without funds, the course staff may have to be laid off and the course would fall into a state of disrepair. The committee really appreciates your support in this regard.
I'm sure, you like myself, hope that this is a short term situation but once again we have to hold the health and welfare of our members as the greatest importance.
Please keep yourself and your families safe during the coming weeks - we will get through this!

RegardsGerry CantwellSecretary DMGC




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17/3/2020
Until we are advised otherwise the club will continue to run competitions as usual.
Please familiarise yourself with the following Comp Conditions and use the advice of social distancing 2metres minimum, especially in the changing room/toilets area. Wash Wash Wash your hands !
Temporary Competition Measures Until further notice:
  •     Do not remove the Flagstick when putting.  
  •     Do not swap Scorecards, simply mark and sign your own card keeping tabs on your opposition in the markers column. ( please respect this honesty based system)

·     Do not put Members competition money into the envelopes, we will operate on a Tab based system for the next while and sort out accumulated Comp entries at a later date.
·     When entering scores onto the computer, use a tee to punch the keyboard.

  • No Need to sign the entry list sheet, computer sign-in takes care of this.

Competition Committee 17/03/2020

Wednesday 11 March 2020

Capt's Drive-in Postponed

Please take notice of the Flyers posted at the Club re:Covid-19
The Capt's Drive is now postponed further updates will be posted here when we assess the situation over the coming weeks.



Monday 9 March 2020

Winter League 2020 Final Results

The Bears do their impression of  Liverpool FC dominating the winter League, losing the last 2 matches & still overall winners of WL2020 ( cheques in the Post ).
Final wk 9/10 Results  Final Summary
Week 8 Results  Week8 Summary
Week 7 Results   Week 7 Summary
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Results after Week3 Bears🐻 in a clear lead, Eagles 🦅 and Chargers🔌 still to win a match 
Week3 Results  Week3 Summary
Week 2 WL Results  Week 2 Summary

2's Club winners Jan/Feb 2020


Wednesday 19 February 2020

Super Seniors Trophy Draw

Teams with home advantage are listed first in all cases as follows –   CONDITIONS           
ROUND
GROUPS OF 5 TEAMS    
GROUP OF 3 TEAMS
Play by date
ROUND 1
A –v- C
B –v- D
A – v - B
Tuesday, 7th April
ROUND 2
E –v- B
D –v- A
C – v - A
Tuesday 21st April
ROUND 3
C –v- E
B – v - C
Friday 1st May
ROUND 4
A –v- B
C –v- D
B – v - A
Friday, 15th May
ROUND 5
E –v- A
B –v- C
A – v - C
Friday, 29th May
ROUND 6
D –v- E
C – v - B
Tuesday, 9th June


TEAM
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
GROUP 3
GROUP 4
GROUP 5
GROUP 6
GROUP 7
GROUP 8
A
Stackstown
Castlewarden
Westmanstown
Slade Valley
Lisheen Springs
Black Bush
Killeen
Charlesland
B
Greystones
Rathfarnham
City West
Old Conna
Hermitage
Millicent
Naas
Woodenbridge
C
Dublin Mountain
Delgany
Beech Park
Milltown
Castle

Corrstown
Newbridge
Baltinglass
D
Dun Laoghaire
Forrest Little
Foxrock
Elm Park
Powerscourt
Kilcock
Borris
Blainroe
E
Woodbrook
Newlands
Grange
Clontarf
Edmonstown
Headfort
The Heath
Wicklow

Thursday 13 February 2020

Course weather update

Course open from Thursday 13th
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Due to Snow the course Remains Closed Weds 12th
Further Updates re Thursday/Friday to follow

Friday 3 January 2020