Newsletter October

 

	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.

·         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.

·         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 new Gold Medal 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 Brian Cruise or George Maloney 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. (€40 winners on a Sat & €50 for Medal  winners ).

·         Please note that the October medalis scheduled for this Saturday October 11^th This is your last opportunity to qualify for the gold medal

·         The Gold Medal play off is scheduled following Saturday October 18th

·         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

·         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.

·         AGM

The AGM is scheduled for Tuesday October 28^th @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.

 

·         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

·         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.

·         Monthly Medal October  11^th

·         Gold Medal Play Off October 18^th

·         AGM October October 28^th 8pm Old Mill Tallaght

·         Wednesday opens continueand it is a great opportunity to invite visitors to play for €15 and showcase the course

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

·         Reminder for all > to repair divots,pitch marks, put rake back inside bunker after using it.

·         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.

·         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.

·         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