Competition Conditions

From 26/04/24

*Until Further notice* 

 Placing everywhere

 **Bunkers in Play** use the Rake & play option if needed.

• 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.
• A ball dropped in this winter period only ! can be then cleaned and placed anywhere on the course ( except Penalty areas, where it should be played as it lies)
• Save the F/Ways is now an option, move ball to nearest rough, no nearer to 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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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.

Click for Yellow Peril Rules

                                          

 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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>>  Click here for Yellow Peril advice  <<

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.

April Newsletter

11/4/2024

Following April’s recent 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 RELENTLESS rain is playing havoc with the course preparations and our schedules so please bear with us as we have some revised dates that differ from the original fixture list. All golf clubs are experiencing the same difficulties.

Some Notices for upcoming events include.

• Saturday May 11th is the REVISED date scheduled for our Captain’s (George Moloney’s) drive in. There will be a scramble format for this competition and more details to follow..

• Saturday April 27th is the first Monthly Medal of the Season. Are you ready for Strokes?

• Saturday May 4th is the REVISED date for the May MEDAL due to both weather and inter club fixture demands.

• Wednesday opens commence on April 24th and it is a great opportunity to invite visitors to play for €15 and showcase the course.

Save the Date >

o Captains Day July 27th

o Presidents Day and evening social in Old Mill pub both on August 31st

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

• New Members:  please be advised that you can submit 3 cards from any course with Qualifying conditions to get an initial handicap index.

• Entering your Scorecard:  when entering your score please insert the details for who marked your card, Select “Skip” and then enter your score as normal. You can also enter your score on the howdidido app in the “Todays Golf” section. Some members have left a card in the competition card Box without entering their score digitally and this practice must stop.

• Checking Your Wallet Balance:  Reminder to members to check their Wallet Balance on a regular basis and top it up if necessary

• Inter Club Competitions 

Please see our blog on https://buttermountaingolf.blogspot.com/which has all the criteria required if you qualify to play on a team. Please review the link below which gives you more details about the various competitions. http://buttermountaingolf.blogspot.com/2024/03/interclub-2024.html

The Committee strongly advise that you give serious consideration to putting yourself forward for selection in your given category. BMGC have entered into 5 competitions this year and Gerry Brady will be working closely with the team managers including

o Leinster Men’s Fourball Managed By Hugh Behan

o Barton Cup Managed by Mick McKeown

o Pierce Purcell managed by Jimmy Graham

o Leinster Men’s senior Inter club managed by Paddy Horan

o Super Seniors managed by Terry Kirwan

• BMGC’s own internal club singles and doubles are scheduled for commencement in May we will be in touch with regards to how you can enter by the end of April. SUBJECT TO WEATHER

• 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.

• The owners are committed to making improvements to both the course and the facilities and there is ongoing dialogue with the Committee. Note the work going on with the men’s toilets currently

• 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. Please book on both Howdidido and the BRS System.

• 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. 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.

We are all looking forward to the new season (when the rain stops) which promises to be a great one particularly with the advent of 34 new members to date. Looking forward to the captains drive in and scrambling around the course where we hope to meet new members and make you feel welcome.

Yours Sincerely

David O’ Driscoll

Committee Member

Super Seniors 2024

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.

2's Club Feb/March

   Results for the bi-monthly 2's Club: €30 to be added to electronic Wallet. 

• W O'Brien
• E Boggans
• G Brady
• M Doyle
• B Cruise
• B Kelly
• G Phelan

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)

New Handicap Rules

 From April 1st 2024 the WHS system is changing, please see the new handicap table below.

This now calculates your course handicap as Course Rating minus Par, this means on a course like ours where the rating at 68.8, is less than the par 71. This means a reduction in Handicaps.

On a course where the rating is e.g. 74 and the par is 72 you will receive more shots.

>GolfIreland advice<

>Link to Handicap table <

Calculation of a course Handicap

 

BUTTER MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB March Newsletter

Following March’s recent 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 for upcoming events include. • Saturday April 20this the date scheduled for our Captain’s (George Moloney’s) drive in. There will be a scramble format for this competition and more details to follow.. • Saturday April 27th is the first Monthly Medal of the Season. Are you ready for Strokes? • Wednesday opens commence on April 17thand it is a great opportunity to invite visitors to play for €15 and showcase the course • Save the Date o Captains Day July 27th o Presidents Day and social August 31st • The fixture list for the year on our public facing website link http://www.bmgc.ie • Inter Club Competitions please see our blog on https://buttermountaingolf.blogspot.com/ which has all the criteria required if you qualify to play on a team. Please review the link below which gives you more details about the various competitions. http://buttermountaingolf.blogspot.com/2024/03/interclub-2024.html The Committee strongly advise that yougive serious consideration to putting yourself forward for selection in your given category. BMGC have entered into 5 competitions this year and Gerry Brady will be working closely with the team managers including o Leinster Men’s Fourball Managed By Hugh Behan o Barton Cup Managed by Mick McKeown o Pierce Purcell managed by Jimmy Graham o Leinster Men’s senior Inter club managed by Paddy Horan o Super Seniors managed by Terry Kirwan • BMGC’s own internal club singles and doubles are scheduled for commencement in Maywe will be in touch with regards to how you can enter by the end of April. • 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. • The owners are committed to making improvements to both the course and the facilities and there is ongoing dialogue with the Committee. • 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. • 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. 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. We are all looking forward to the new season (when the rain stops) which promises to be a great one particularly with the advent of 33 new members to date. Looking forward to the captains drive in and scrambling around the course where we hope to meet new members and make you feel welcome. Yours Sincerely David O’ Driscoll Committee Member

GolfIreland Interclub events 2024

Inter-club competitions draws .

•  We are home to either Castle or Beechpark in Pierce Purcell. Manager: Jimmy Graham
•  Home to Carrickmines in Barton Cup.   Manager: Mick McKeown
• Away to Rathfarnham in the Leinster Men's Senior Inter-club.  Manager: Paddy Horan
•  Home to K Club in Leinster Men's Fourball  Manager: Hugh Behan

     >>> Information Pack <<<

entry sheets and further details to follow. 
Gerry Brady - Teams Coordinator

Dec/Jan - 2's club winners

  Results for the bi-monthly 2's Club: €30 to be added to electronic Wallet. 

• Tom Goulding 
• Liam Burke 
• Des Byrne
• Hugh Behan
• Simon Mulroy 
• Cormac Doyle 
• George Moloney

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)

New members guide 2024

   Rules for beginners - Golf Ireland

 World Golf Handicap Pocket guide

Weekly Club Competition's

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

     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 a Handicap index will be allocated.

( In addition you can send a photo 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 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 2025).

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

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 Amanda 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 the Course mapped on it is below 

Brian Cruise, Handicap Sec 2024

Winter 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. 
• 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.