May Newsletter

Courtown Golf Club

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June Bank Holiday is nearly upon us and the Competitions Committee has a packed fixture list. A sure sign Summer is here is the return of the ever popular Nine & Dine.
Friday 30th May                                  Open Any Combination Nine & Dine
Saturday 31st                                      Invitation Ladies & Gents Singles
Sunday 1st June                                  Open Any Combination Fourball
Monday 2nd June                               Invitation 4 person Scramble
Sponsor,  Brooks Supermarket
Tuesday 3rd June                                Pink & Blue Day
                                                               Ladies Singles and Men’s 9 hole
Sponsor, Gift Emporium. Gerry & Linda McGirr
Wednesday 4th June                          Glen Fuels Open Men’s Singles
Thursday 5th June                               Open Ladies & Gents Singles,
                                                       11 hole Ladies & Gents Competition 5 - 7pm
Friday 6th June                                    Open Any Combination Nine & Dine
Saturday 7th June                               Ladies & Gents Singles
Sponsor, The Pro Shop
Sunday 8th June                                  Two Person Team Event
Sponsor, Gorey Print
Tuesday 10th June                              Ladies Open Day Stableford
Sponsor, Alders Jewellers
 
As always, a huge thank you to all our very generous sponsors.
Copies of the full fixture list are available in the Clubhouse and Pro Shop.
 
Tuesday June 3rd sees the annual Pink and Blue Day in aid of The Hope Centre, Enniscorthy. 
As all money raised on the day goes directly to this very worthwhile cause we hope to see a big turn out of both Ladies and Men on the day to support the charity. Ladies 18 hole and 9 hole singles and for the men, a 9 holes competition playing from the red tees and using 3 clubs plus a putter. All support would be greatly appreciated.
There follows some entertainment provided by our very own multi talented members….. So even if you can’t play golf that day, come along to the club in the evening to witness some “Courtown Style “ fun in what promises to be an evening to remember! There will also be prizes for the best fancy dress of the day and a raffle.                 

New Thursday Evening Competition
There will be a new 11 hole competition every Thursday evening from 5pm -7pm throughout the Summer starting on Thursday June 5th. This is for all members and an ideal way to fit in some golf after a day’s work. Entry is €4 and sign in, in the Pro Shop. There will be a Drinks Reception after the first event on the 5th June.
The recent Italian themed golf and dinner was a great success with Anslem and the team in The Green Restaurant serving up delicious Italian food which was enjoyed by all.  It is hoped that there may be another themed golf and dinner event in the future.
The Green Restaurant will be open throughout the weekend serving Daily Specials and their Sunday Lunch Carvery runs from 12 noon every Sunday 
 
Our Men’s and Ladies Teams have been out in force recently and many thanks to all Team managers, players  and caddies who give of their time to represent our club. We have had mixed fortunes with our teams, but well done to each and everyone of you for “donning the jersey”.
The raffle in aid of teams funds is running  through the Summer and tickets for the fantastic prize of an electric trolley and bag may be purchased at the Bar.
 
Pace of Play
We would encourage all our members to read the Pace of Play Policy available on our website.    https://www.courtowngolfclub.com/pace-of-play.html   Players are reminded that they should keep up with the group ahead of them and if they lose a hole to call the group behind through. Players may also ask to go through if they see space ahead. Our volunteer course rangers are back on the course on Saturdays and Sundays. If you are interested in joining the course rangers team please contact the office.
 
 
 

Congratulations to Marc Devereux, winner of the keenly contested Paschal Storan Trophy
 
Rule 9.6
Ball Lifted or Moved by Outside Influence
If is known or virtually certain that an outside influence (including another player in stroke play or another ball) lifted or moved another player’s ball at rest:
●       there is no penalty, and
●       the ball must be replaced on its original spot (which if not known must be estimated) (see RULE 14.2)
This applies whether or not the player’s ball has been found.
But if it not known or virtually certain that the ball was lifted or moved by an outside influence and the ball is lost, the player must take stroke-and-distance relief under Rule 18.2
If the player’s ball is played as a wrong ball by another player, that is covered by Rule 6.3(2),not by this rule.
Penalty for Playing Ball from a Wrong Place in Breach of Rule 9.6 General Penalty Under Rule 14.7a