Dec News

 

BUTTER MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB Dec 2024 News

Following December’s committee meeting I wish to send the members an update from the committee in relation to end of year activity. Firstly may we take this opportunity to wish all our members and everyone associated with the club a very happy and peaceful Christmas. We would also like to remember absent friends and indeed members with health issues who are no longer able to compete on the golf course. Our job is to work on behalf of the members and to make our Butter Mountain Golf Club experience a very positive one. Some Notices for upcoming events include. 3 Man end of year scramble on Dec 28th 3 man beginning of year scramble on January 4th Please note golfers may avail of placing everywhere and indeed the save the fairway option Some reflections on last year include There was a great spread of prizes amongst many members Very Successful days on both Captains & Presidents day Internal Club match play competitions ran very smoothly BMGC entered our largest volume of teams ever in inter club competition. Some fine scalps were had including the K club and congratulations to everybody who represented the club Undoubtedly the most successful team were our Super Seniors who were pipped at the post and were tremendous representatives of the club. Inter Club competitions 2025 The club are already committed to entering 4 teams this year including The Barton Cup Pierce Purcell Shield The Leinster Fourball The Super Seniors Facility Improvements We have all witnessed the various course improvements over the last two years and there are more plans for 2025 You can see the improvements to the new dining room in the club house which is nearing completion. Works have included, new flooring, dining room and reception all fully painted, new windows and doors installed, new lighting & new radiators. Golfers are asked Kindly not to wear their golf shoes in the new dining room. We are excited to have the room completed soon for everyone to enjoy in 2025. The Driving net is going to be replaced and relocated to a new location in 2025 There are plans for a putting Green in 2025 behind the car park wall The Gazebo currently situated on the 13th will be moved as requested up to the bench on the 16th tee box when weather permits Membership 2025 The rates have been set this year with a flexible payment plan if required @ €700 for full Membership €575 for 5 Day Membership €460 for Under25 The course have requested that Membership Fees for 2025 are to be paid within the agreed timeframe please. Failure to pay the fees as agreed, can have a knock on effect and can disrupt players on accessing our Booking Platforms & selecting tee times. The committee believe the above package represents great value and I have often considered what if every member knew 1 potential golfer who you could encourage to join? It would make a huge difference to our membership. Why not give it a go. I hope we have whetted the appetite for next year and am hoping that all members will return in 2025. In the meantime, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the committee and we look forward to competing in 2025 Keeping you informed David O’ Driscoll Committee Member.

New Course Rating 2025

 We have received notification of an updated course rating.

New from Jan 1st 2025 and specifically when we return to Full qualifying conditions (usually mid April) there will be a Black set of tees on the 4th hole, the only difference between Black & Blue is that extra 38yards blind shot off the new 4th tee, and this is reflected  slightly in the course rating.

Below is the new table of tees which means cards for handicap and in competition can be played off Black/Blue/Yellow or red tees for Men.

Competition play will for the most part be played off Blue Tees, play off a different tee colour will be notified in advance of the Competition days play via WhatsApp & on the Howdidido App.

October/November 2's Club

   The Oct/Nov 2's qualifiers are listed below, each 2 is listed in numerical order based on the date the 2 was recorded on the Competition software. An online random number allocator will sequence the 7 lucky winners. If a member is drawn twice the next number in the sequence will be used.

1. B Cruise (5th Oct)
2. W O'Brien (5th Oct)
3. M O'Sullivan (12th Oct).
4. Tom Goulding (19th Oct)
5. Tom Goulding (19th Oct)
6. Dave Murray (19th Oct)
7. Kevin Carroll 26th Oct
8. Kevin Burke 26th Oct
9. B O'Connor 2nd Nov
10. Jimmy Graham 2nd Nov
11. Jimmy Graham2nd Nov
12. Ethan Farrell 2nd Nov
13. Kevin Carroll 2nd Nov
14. Dave Curley 2nd Nov
15. M O'leary 9th Nov
16. S Lynch 9th Nov
17. S Mulroy 16th Nov

Results Below: 7 random winners for the bi-monthly 2's Club: €30 to be added to electronic Wallet. 

• M O'Sullivan (3)
• M O'leary (15)
• W O'Brien (2)
• D Curley (14)
• D Murray(6)
• K Carroll (7)
• T Goulding (4)

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), Team events are also excluded (unless running in tandem with Singles Comp).

Winter Domestic Cuts

• Domestic cuts are in play from November 16th, 2 shots for a win & 2 for each subsequent win. Handicaps are reset on the 1st of Jan 2025. All winners will have their wallet topped up by €40.
• * If playing numbers are low, the prize will be €20 & a -1 cut.
• Games outside BMGC, use current live Handicap index.

When playing in Competition, use your full Playing Handicap on the card, as the minus 2 shots are calculated at competitions end.

Golfer of the Year 2024

Golfer of the Year 2024 - Thru October Medal 5/10/24

Winner of Gross Section:

Sean Egan 54pts

With both Eoin and Sean on 54pts, the countback goes to the October medal where Sean had 10pts to win the Gross Section.

Winner of the Nett Section:

Brian Cruise 30pts

 Player of the year points are allocated from position 1 to 10, 1st place gets 10 points, 2nd 9pts, etc.

Your best 6 results from the 7 X Medals + Capt's + President's count towards a Gross & Nett winner ( 9 Majors).

Note* based on the Best 6 from the 9 majors, E Boggans was -8pts,   S Egan -4pts,   B Cruise -13pts from the table below. 

2's Club Aug/Sept 2024

  The Aug/Sept 2's qualifiers are listed below, each 2 is listed in numerical order based on the date the 2 was recorded on the Competition software. An online random number allocator will sequence the 7 lucky winners. If a member is drawn twice the next number in the sequence will be used.

1. B Cruise
2. M McKeown
3. R Dunne
4. M Doyle
5. P McKenna
6. D O'Driscoll
7. M O'Leary
8. B Black
9. G Flood
10. W O'Brien
11. G Phelan
12. E Boggans
13. S Egan
14. E Boggans
15. P Devereux
16. B Cruise
17. C O'Connor
18. E Power
19. E Boggans
20. G Phelan
21. K Burke
22. G Moloney

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

• B Cruise (1)
• E Boggans (12)
• B Black (8)
• M McKeown (2)
• G Moloney (22)
• G Phelan (20)
• P McKenna (5)

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), Team events are also excluded.

Draw Results 2024

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