Wednesday, 30 December 2020
Monday, 28 December 2020
Max 2 Households per Tee Time
Due to a Sports Ireland directive, Only a Max of two households can play per teetime, the Howdidido online booking sheet has been changed to reflect this.
Thursday, 3 December 2020
Course Handicap Table explained
Your current Handicap index is based on your best 8 scores from your last 20 qualifying rounds. When playing at home you are allocated a course Handicap based on this > Course Handicap Table.
When playing at an away Course your Handicap will change as per their Course Handicap Table.
Only rounds played with WHS qualifying conditions will count towards your best 8 scores.
Tuesday, 1 December 2020
Friday, 30 October 2020
Thursday, 8 October 2020
Green Shoots- A message from the committee
The committee met with the new owners last night. They are brothers Thomas and John Murphy who live and have a business locally. They are committed to not only re-opening and continuing as a golf course but in doing so carry out major improvements and upgrades to the course and the facilities having engaged a professional company to advise them.
These include
- Stripping and rebuilding the 3rd, 4th 16th and 18th greens
- Install a sprinkler system to all 18 greens
- Upgrade bunkers
- Create a water feature/lake to the right of the 14th green - bringing it into play on both the 14th and the 7th green
- Create a more gradual gradient from the 120m mark to the 200m mark on the 1st fairway
- Man reception full time during opening hours.
All of this will come with a cost and will take time but there is no question of the owner's commitment and the benefits which will come from that commitment
Here are the main points of information arising from the meeting.
- The 18 hole course is planned to re-open Saturday October 31st - this as we all know will depend on the weather
- It has been renamed and registered as Butter Mountain Golf and Leisure. (Taken from the name of the overlooking mountain)
- We are going to continue as DMGC (playing at Butter Mountain) until we have a formal agreement at an AGM and until the new name is properly registered with the GUI.
- The committee negotiated that membership renewal to all current Dublin Mountain members would be at a reduced payment of €750 which runs to Dec 31 2021 (14 months Golf). This will also give members an opportunity to play golf and witness first hand the progress of the improvements the owners have committed to. This rate will be on offer up to Feb 1st 2021
- The renewal will be payable up front and made directly to the new course.
- All other new membership after Feb 1st will be set at €1000
Over the next 2 weeks the committee will be in direct contact with you regarding the return of the refund due from DMGC. Members who renewed at full rate will receive €200 (€560 less club sub €60 less 30 weeks paid to Carolans at €10 per week) which in essence would mean for them the next 14 months golf would cost €550. Other members will be refunded varying amounts depending on their joining time and conditions.
As you can see from the above, the course will be benefiting from the work and management many of us have longed for over the years - is a complete departure from the previous owners performance and we are excited to be part of the journey.
We want to hear your views and response to this announcement and would ask you either "reply" to this e-mail, text me at 0877852204 or use the WhatsApp group format - even with a simple "yes I will be rejoining" or "No - I will not be rejoining. Anyone who is NOT on the WhatsApp group and wishes to be, just send me a text to ask to be added - just include your name.
Finally the committee wishes to acknowledge the loss and untimely passing of John Nagle and Eddie Raethorne - they will be sadly missed. I know you join us is expressing our condolences to their families.
Regards
Gerry Cantwell
Secretary DMGC
E-mail; dublinmountaingolf@gmail.com
Mob; 087 785 2204
Saturday, 3 October 2020
Friday, 2 October 2020
Sadly we report the passing of Eddie Raethorne
We lost another great Dublin Mountain member on Thursday morning.
Monday, 7 September 2020
The Death has occurred of John Nagle
Wednesday, 2 September 2020
Club Future
We are awaiting further
information from the new owner on how they wish to proceed, initial
conversations with both myself Brian Cruise and Hon Sec Gerry Cantwell have
been positive. We intend to secure a face to face meeting this week, Gerry will
update everyone via email in due course.
The Committee would urge all members to
hold fire on committing to a new club, as we don't want members to be
disappointed should things continue to progress positively and the course
reopens in the near future.
All Handicaps are still valid and members can play opens at other clubs.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
2's Club July/August
the latest 2's Club winners July/Aug:
Sunday, 30 August 2020
Captain's Prize Winner Neville Morgan
A historically eventful week at Dublin Mountain came to an end with a very well supported Captain's Prize, 69 players battled tough chilly conditions (for August) on a course playing at it's most difficult since we opened in 1993. Despite this there was a handful of excellent scores on the day, most notably Joe Kavanaghs 73 for a two round total of 143 to finish in 2nd place and the outstanding 68 shot by Neville Morgan which included a gross eagle on the 9th hole, this was the only 2 recorded on the day on any hole ! Damian wishes to also pass on his thanks to all those who participated.
I have really enjoyed adding the news items to this blog over the years and will continue to do so into the future if needed e.g. if the club morphs into a DMGC society or the like, hope ye'all enjoyed tuning in..... Brian Cruise 30/8/2020
Thursday, 27 August 2020
Captain's Prize 2020
The Capt's timesheet has now been closed to howdidido bookings.
If you wish to be added or cannot fulfill your allotted time please TEXT 0868941295 or Call Gerry Cantwell 0877852204 a.s.a.p.
All players booked-in have had the €10 Competition fee deducted from their wallet.
If you did not make the qualifiers you can still play the 18hole event on the day, there will be at least 7 possible prizes for 18hole participants.
Please Note: Several players were DQ'd from the qualifiers at the weekend, Always play holes to a finish in Strokeplay, double check your paper scorecard for scores on holes + make sure all your info is clearly written on the card, Name, Date, Current Handicap etc
14 free timesheet Spaces as of 12.10pm Thurs
Monday, 10 August 2020
Monday, 3 August 2020
Medal No:3 moved
Wednesday, 29 July 2020
Sunday, 12 July 2020
2's Club Winners March/April
Friday, 10 July 2020
Bunkers Back
Friday, 26 June 2020
Instructions For Restarting Competition 29th June 2020
Guidelines For Competition and “Guests”
With the introduction of the phase 3 restrictions next Monday June 29th – we can now re-start competitions and members can bring guests outside of specified competition times. Please take note of the following :
for Contact Tracing, all tee times must be booked through the HOWDIDIDO system or the mobile number 0851648489 for those who have difficulty with using the same.
The weekend tee time for competition will be run over the 5 hours of 6.54 to 11.44 am. No guests will be permitted during this time on Saturday. (you can still sign-in & play in club competitions up to a 6.30pm start time)
Outside of that time slot and subject to availability , a member can book a tee time and include a guest. The online booking system does not allow you to enter a guest’s name and therefore guests should be booked via the mobile number 0851648489 . Guest green fees of €15 must be paid in cash and placed in an envelope marked GUEST. Please print your name and your guest’s name on an envelope with the guest green fee.
The ability to enter the competition via the on-line system of HOWDIDIDO is now extended to allow members to book a tee time all day.
Should a member who has booked a tee time be unable to play at that time he MUST ensure his name has been removed from the sheet and if possible give notice to his playing partners
Inhouse Club Competition entry fees will be on a "tab" basis, please Top Up your ClubV1 Wallet stating so on a clearly marked envelope & give to Deborah in reception
Please adhere to the previously advised protocol with regard to social distancing and equipment.
RECORDING YOUR SCORE - During the round each player MUST mark his own "Paper" Score card whilst clearly recording his playing partners score - both sets of scores should be verbally confirmed and cross-checked at the end of the round. The player will sign his own card and will enter the playing partners name in print. (See sample below) In addition to this, members should 1st Sign-in on their phone. and after cross checking from normal card then enter their scores Digitally via the HDID scorecard app which can be found in the “Today’s Golf” tab next to the Booking option. He should then place the card in the scorecard box in the changing rooms.
Flag sticks will continue as they are at present - Do Not Touch
Members are encouraged to bring and frequently use hand sanitiser
Thursday, 25 June 2020
Match Play Changes 2020
This year’s singles Match Play
will be as per previous years
Instead of the usual foursome’s format where half the combined handicap difference was allowed – the format due to Covid will be Four Ball Better Ball
Stroke Play Four Ball Better Ball | Each partner receives 90% of full handicap. |
The better of the team’s 2 scores
(when handicaps are applied) will then be compared to the better of the opposing team to
decide the hole winner.
MatchPlay entry envelopes are at reception, please return asap to avoid disappointment.
€5 per person per Competition.
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Saturday, 20 June 2020
Gui Voucher system Revision
- From T Woods: "What is the purpose of my ClubV1 Wallet"? .. Answer: every time you "sign in" to an Official Club Competition the relevant Comp fee will be deducted from your account.
- From R McIlroy: I've recently won 3 prizes @ €30, can I get a paper GUI voucher for €50 and leave the balance in my account ? .. Answer: As a wise man once said: "Yes We Can" ! (simply text Damian Byrne to convert your Wallet into a voucher, it would be preferable if members choosing this method done this at a minimum 1 month period or longer).
- From Seve: Can I use monies built up in my ClubV1 Wallet to pay off 2021 membership? Answer: Yes
- From P Harrington: How do I top up my Wallet ? Answer: You can leave an envelope with Deborah using paper vouchers you won previously or with Money, clearly stating on the envelope that you wish to Top Up ClubV1 Wallet. Also, Martin Dobey is working on an electronic solution e.g. Revolut or WorldPay, info on this will be shared in due Course.
Tuesday, 9 June 2020
New Tee Time Booking System & Handicap Software
Saturday, 6 June 2020
Sporting Ireland Directive means all Competitions Cancelled Until June 29th
Saturday, 23 May 2020
Booking Your Tee Time
Thursday, 14 May 2020
Wednesday, 13 May 2020
Saturday, 9 May 2020
Return to Golf Protocols May18th
Tuesday, 24 March 2020
March 24th Update : Course Closed
17/3/2020
Until we are advised otherwise the club will continue to run competitions as usual.
Please familiarise yourself with the following Comp Conditions and use the advice of social distancing 2metres minimum, especially in the changing room/toilets area. Wash Wash Wash your hands !
- Do not remove the Flagstick when putting.
- Do not swap Scorecards, simply mark and sign your own card keeping tabs on your opposition in the markers column. ( please respect this honesty based system)
- No Need to sign the entry list sheet, computer sign-in takes care of this.
Wednesday, 11 March 2020
Capt's Drive-in Postponed
The Capt's Drive is now postponed further updates will be posted here when we assess the situation over the coming weeks.
Monday, 9 March 2020
Winter League 2020 Final Results
Final wk 9/10 Results Final Summary
Week 8 Results Week8 Summary
Week 7 Results Week 7 Summary
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Results after Week3 Bears
Week3 Results Week3 Summary
Week 2 WL Results Week 2 Summary
Sunday, 1 March 2020
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Super Seniors Trophy Draw
ROUND
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GROUPS OF 5 TEAMS
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GROUP OF 3 TEAMS
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Play by date
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ROUND
1
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A
–v- C
B
–v- D
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A
– v - B
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Tuesday, 7th April
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ROUND
2
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E
–v- B
D
–v- A
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C
– v - A
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Tuesday 21st April
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ROUND
3
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C
–v- E
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B
– v - C
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Friday 1st May
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ROUND
4
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A
–v- B
C
–v- D
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B
– v - A
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Friday, 15th May
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ROUND
5
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E
–v- A
B
–v- C
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A
– v - C
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Friday, 29th May
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ROUND
6
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D
–v- E
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C
– v - B
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Tuesday, 9th June
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TEAM
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GROUP 1
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GROUP 2
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GROUP 3
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GROUP 4
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GROUP 5
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GROUP 6
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GROUP 7
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GROUP 8
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A
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Stackstown
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Castlewarden
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Westmanstown
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Slade Valley
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Lisheen Springs
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Black Bush
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Killeen
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Charlesland
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B
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Greystones
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Rathfarnham
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City West
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Old Conna
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Hermitage
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Millicent
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Naas
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Woodenbridge
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C
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Dublin Mountain
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Delgany
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Beech Park
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Milltown
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Castle
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Corrstown
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Newbridge
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Baltinglass
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D
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Dun Laoghaire
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Forrest Little
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Foxrock
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Elm Park
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Powerscourt
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Kilcock
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Borris
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Blainroe
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E
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Woodbrook
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Newlands
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Grange
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Clontarf
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Edmonstown
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Headfort
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The Heath
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Wicklow
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