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BUTTER MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB |
| October News |
Following Octobers 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.
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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.
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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.
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There will be a new Gold Medal Prize this year. The
winners of the 8 monthly medals will go into a play off competition for the
Gold Medal.
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Some members have asked about the transaction
history of their wallet.If you require a breakdown then you are advised to
message Brian Cruise or George Maloney privately and they will respond
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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. (€40 winners on a Sat & €50 for Medal winners ).
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Please note that the October medalis
scheduled for this Saturday October 11th This is your last opportunity
to qualify for the gold medal
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The Gold Medal play off is scheduled
following Saturday October 18th
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Presentation Day
Our presentation day went ahead despite
atrocious weather conditions and was very well attended.Congratulations to all
the winners. The feedback has been great and we believe everybody enjoyed
themselves in our first event in the club facilities. Thank you to the management,staff,john
Teegan our chef and all the committee who worked hard to ensure the day was a
success.The committee are reviewing a Christmas event in the club house
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Our annual Fund raising event
I would like to share with the members that
the annualfund raiser generated a profit of €1500 which was a great result.The
committee would like to thank
1.
Innovative Print who sponsored the printing of
the tickets
2.
All the members that supported the draw.
3.
The management and staff of the club who assisted
with the collection and distribution of tickets and associated payments
The money will be used to support
various club expenses ,trophies,inter club competition expenses Etc over the
next 12 Months and is a vital part of
our annual budget.
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AGM
The AGM is scheduled for Tuesday October 28th
@8pm in the Old Mill. The committee hope that we get a great turnout this yearas
it is your club and your input is most welcome.
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WhatsApp Group. Many Members have
contacted us that they are not happy with some of the use of the Whatsapp Group. Just to remind
members It is designed for
a.
Arranging playing Partners
b.
Posting results of Matches
c.
Communicating Golf News of interest
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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.
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Monthly Medal October 11th
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Gold Medal Play Off October 18th
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AGM October October 28th 8pm Old
Mill Tallaght
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Wednesday opens continueand it is a great
opportunity to invite visitors to play for €15 and showcase the course
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The fixture list for the year on our
public facing website link http://www.bmgc.ie
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Reminder for all > to repair divots,pitch marks,
put rake back inside bunker after using it.
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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 include
o Work
has commenced on a Putting Green area behind the car park wall and is progressing
well
- Bunkers have been
de-weeded and raked.
- Fairways & Rough
regularly maintained with improved equipment
- Greens have had the 3rd
seasonal application of Fertiliser & ongoing conditioning.
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The Committee are reviewing with the course how
we best manage Sunday Morning Golf.We remind you to book well inadvance 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 BRSafter 8am and Howdidido
before 8am.
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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
David O’ Driscoll
Committee Member
