BALTINGLASS GOLF CLUB
With the recent mild weather, the course is getting plenty of use. Members and visitors are very complimentary of the condition of the course. The fairways have been spiked and treated with sand, the results of this essential work will bear fruit later in the golfing season.
Well done to the course staff, Martin and Eamon, and our vice-captain Liam for making it a joy to play in the middle of winter. Our sincere thanks to our Captain Martin, Lady Captain Lil, and the many volunteers who helped to tidy our bunkers on Tuesday last, they look great.
14-Hole Shambles, Saturday, January 19 - 1st: Alan Casey, Eddie Irwin, Joe Rabbitt, and Joe Cullen, 101 points; 2nd: Nathan Geraghty, Michael Casey and Eddie Hillan, 98 points.
14-Hole Shambles, Sunday, January 20 - 1st: Colm Cooney, Mary Walsh, Stephen Patterson and Robert McHugh 101 points; 2nd: John KellyMichael O’Neill, John Glynn and Paddy Norton.
Results are updated on Twitter on the club website every week.
Upcoming Events
Saturday and Sunday, January 26 and 27, 14-Hole Champagne Scramble Play holes 1-6, 9-16. On par 4s and 5s pick the best drive, finish out the hole from the chosen drive with own ball. On par 3s play your own ball. Two scores to count on par 3s and 4s. Three scores to count on par 5s.
7/9s handicap. To help save the fairways if your ball lands on the fairway, move and play your ball from the semi.
Placing. Bunkers are in play. Play from green markers. Every Wednesday, OFS is on at 12; Every Monday evening, Short Game Clinic.
For the months of January and February Tom is giving a short game clinic under lights on Monday evenings from 7 to 8.30. Cost €10. All are welcome.
Junior coaching continues every Saturday with Tom. For further details, or, if you want to improve your own game for the New Year contact Tom on 087 7622125. Tom gives private playing lessons on the course.
2019 Golf Rules Presentation, Monday, January 28 at 8.30pm. There will be a presentation in the clubhouse on the new rules introduced by the R&A on January 1. All members are requested to attend to ensure we are all familiar with the new rules.
Easter League - The entry list and format for this much sought-after trophy is posted on the notice board in the men’s locker room. The entry is €10 with Wednesday, February 13 being penciled in for the starting date.
The Captains Drive-In takes place on Sunday, March 17 at 2pm.
Subscriptions - Membership subs for 2019 are now due and can be paid in the office or to club treasurer Tom.
The direct debit option is a great way to spread the cost over the year, this can be done over six payments during the year, and to avail of this option club treasurer Tom has all the details.
Contact Details - To help communicate better with our members, the club are updating email addresses and mobile numbers.
If you are not receiving correspondence (texts and emails) from the club, please leave your details in the club office
Membership - Membership of Baltinglass Golf Club is open, application forms can be obtained in the clubhouse, or you can download it from the website. There are some great special offers available! Function Room/Pavilion Hire - Baltinglass Golf Club has a function room for hire which can seat and cater with full menu for over 100 people.
It has a well-stocked bar with competitive prices. Barry and Clare would be delighted to discuss your needs.
Diary - The calendar of events for the coming season are almost complete, Baltinglass Golf Club has established itself as a club that knows how to look after the needs of all groups and Society outings.
If you have a party of 12+ players and are interested in bringing them to Baltinglass Golf Club or, you are involved in a club who need to raise some badly needed funds, why not contact our coordinator Richard Lynch on 087 2509929, he would only be too delighted to facilitate your needs or email us at baltinglassgolfclub@eircom.net or phone us on 059-6481350.
Visit baltinglassgolfclub.ie for more information. Bryan Kilcoyne, Mikey Keogh and Michael Lawlor enjoying their round at Baltinglass Golf Club on Sunday morning.