Following November’s 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 and upcoming events include.
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BMGC Committee 2024 and we wish them all
the best for the year
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Captain George Maloney
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President Paddy
Horan
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Treasurer George
Maloney
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Hon Secretary Gerry
Brady
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Competition & Handicap Secretary Brian Cruise
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Committee members Mick McKeown, Hugh Behan
& Dave O’ Driscoll
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Playing conditions. Please check BMGC blog
site for competition playing conditions and check your Whatsapp before you
start your round to see if there are any further updates e.g :Overnight frost
and you may need to play the first 6 holes on temporary greens
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The committee are ultimately responsible for the
Whatapp group so some reminders for everybody’s benefit include
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WhatsApp Do’s
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Keep it to golf Messaging
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Engage with the membership to get playing
partners.
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Ask yourself does your message need to be
private or for all members of the group and message accordingly.
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Checking for playing conditions
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WhatsApp Don’ts
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Please don’t Share Videos
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Never get Personal with other members
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Complain over this forum, instead email the
committee at buttermountaingolf@gmail.com
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Gazebo on the 13th /course
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It is the intention to move the Gazebo in time but
not currently as the ground is too soft and also (speaking of soft ground
conditions)
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Please don’t play off temporary Greens
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Please repair your Divots at all times
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Please repair your Pitch Marks
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Please use Paths where available
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Sunday Golf and starting on the 10th
tee. This is allowed once no members are coming down the 9th
fairway. We will monitor this ruling when better playing conditions prevail.
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GUI
Can I ask all new members to check their GUI APP to see how many
competitions you have entered. Please ensure that you enter 20
competitions for the year as this will
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Ensure you are eligible to play Inter Club
Competition
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Ensure you are eligible to win the BMGC Captain
or Presidents day.
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Fees
We are advised that the fees for 2024 will be €650 which we believe represents great value
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Course Improvements. All members can see
the ongoing improvements and more recent work has concentrated on Pathways,drainage
and Gazebo’s. This again demonstrates to us the owners commitment to on going
enhancements.
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Wednesday opens will re-commence in April ‘24
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The fixture list for the year on our
public facing website link http://www.bmgc.ie
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There is a newClub websitewww.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
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Sunday Golf : 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 and 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 .Currently the members exclusive time is upto 8am but you may book 2
weeks in advance to reserve your preferred Tee Time. Please ensure you book in
on the BRS slot and Howdidido, mobile Apps.
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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. 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.
David O’ Driscoll
Committee Member.
