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Rules for the return of competitions at Clogher Valley Golf Club

June 10, 2020Comments Off on Rules for the return of competitions at Clogher Valley Golf ClubClub News
Competition Rules
  • 4 balls allowed at 15 minute intervals
  • strict social distancing rules still apply
  • only one person at a time is allowed in the Club house
  • entry into the competition can be booked on line or with Victor
  • casual golf can also be booked on the competition page
  • the computer in the Club house can not be used for competition entry
  • players who enter the competition have priority on the first 10th Tee box
  • please bring the correct entry fee ie £5.00
Cards
  • each player will keep their own card and should verify their score with their playing partner
  • cards must be filled out neatly with the players own name and one of their playing partners names
  • the card should be signed by the player only
  • the competition name and date should also be filled in
  • as per GUI guidance cards will not be handled for at least 24 hours after the competition has ended.
  • therefore the results will not be published until early the following week
Flag sticks
  • flag sticks must remain in the hole and should not be handled at any time
  • players are not allowed to hold the flag straight with their putter while their partner is putting
Bunkers
  • players can place their ball within 6 inches, not nearer the hole, in a bunker.
  • after playing their shot they can smooth the sand with their shoe or a club
  • the sand cannot be touched until after the shot has been played
  • see below linked video from Ballyliffin Golf club

Practice
  • players can only play one practice 9 holes before entering the competition
 
Lost Balls
  • if in any doubt as to the whereabouts of their ball a player should play a provisional ball.
  • this will help to keep things moving and cut down on the number of times a player will have to double back to replay their shot
 
 
 
As this is the first competition of the year and we are using a new booking system and playing under different rules we ask all golfers to be patient and vigilant.
This weekend is a trial run for everyone. Things may or may not need to be changed.
 
We hope everyone will have an enjoyable game and stay safe.

Tee-time Bookings on Club VI Members Hub

June 4, 2020Comments Off on Tee-time Bookings on Club VI Members HubClub News

Members can now book Tee-times via Club VI Members Hub

  1. Go to the relevant App store for your mobile or tablet and search for ‘Club VI Members Hub’ – select and download the App
  2. Use your login details for ‘How Did I Do’ to sign-in
  3. Select Clogher Valley Golf Club from the (very long) list of Clubs
  4. Tap on the 3 bars in the top right hand corner of your screen
  5. Select the middle icon for ‘Booking’
  6. Select the day you wish to play and a list of tee-times will be shown
  7. You must tap on the P1 (Player 1) field to add your own name to the Booking
  8. You may add additional Players (P2 & P3) from the list of Club Members
  9. You may also add your name to an existing booking, if there is a Player option available

Golf Course Re-Opens

May 18, 2020Comments Off on Golf Course Re-OpensClub News
Dear Members
 
Clogher Valley Golf course will  reopen for play on Wednesday 20th May 2020.
 
Only members who have paid their annual subscription or have made arrangements to pay are eligible to play.
Non paid members are not eligible to play. This is a GUI and government directive and we must comply.
 
Tee times must be booked, in advance, by contacting Victor on mobile number 07775952690, maximum of 3 players per group.
Under no circumstances is play permitted without being pre-booked.
Bookings will only be taken for up to 7 days ahead.
 
Bunkers are in play, but as the rakes have been removed, after playing your shot, please smooth the sand with your foot or a golf club.
 
In the event of a lost ball you cannot return to the tee. Take a drop in the approximate location under 2 shot penalty.
 
Initially, only 9 holes will be playable on each tee time to facilitate the restrictions which have been put in place.
This will be reviewed next week when we can determine the number of members who want to play.
Unfortunately we are unable to play competitions for at least 3 weeks so casual golf only is permitted during this period.
 
Members must adhere to all the rules which have been put in place and these can be viewed, in full, on the Clogher Valley Golf Club website.
 
Looking forward to seeing members out on the golf course again.
 
Captain Eugene Rooney

 

Golf Ireland essential to save a game in decline

November 14, 2018Comments Off on Golf Ireland essential to save a game in declineClub News, Ladies News

On 19 January 2019, the GUI and ILGU will decide their future. Each union will ask their member clubs to vote on the Golf Ireland proposal (see www.onegoverningbody.com for full proposal and club support material)

Golf has been in decline for more than a decade in Ireland.

Time’s up.

Golf as a game is not meeting the needs of modern society and across the globe, the game’s governing bodies have been fighting this challenge.

Today, Ireland stands alone as the only country in the world to have two separate governing bodies for men’s and women’s golf. Globally, golf has embraced equality and inclusivity. Through the proposal to create Golf Ireland, now the island of Ireland is poised to follow suit by establishing modern governance structures and embarking on a progressive strategy.

Three years ago the Golfing Union of Ireland and the Irish Ladies Golf Union began work on the development of a new single governing body for golf in Ireland. Together both unions have proudly served Irish golf for more than 125 years but both bodies recognised the need for change in order to revitalise the game. After careful deliberation and extensive consultation with all of golf’s stakeholders, the GUI and ILGU delivered their proposal for Golf Ireland in August 2018. Clubs across the island of Ireland are now being asked for their approval so that Golf Ireland can become a reality.

Naturally, clubs and their members have been scrutinising the proposal. So what will Golf Ireland mean for you and your club?

KEY QUESTIONS FOR GOLFERS

1. What will Golf Ireland mean for me?
A secure future for the game you love. Clubs will benefit from increased support and funding; and you become part of a family-friendly, inclusive sporting organisation that meets the demands of modern golf.

2. Why do I need Golf Ireland?
Clubs and club members have been hit hard in recent years. If we don’t act now, golf will remain in decline. We need to change the way we run golf for the good of the game. With the game restored to good health, golf can thrive again.

3. How much will it cost for me to be part of Golf Ireland?
For the first two years of Golf Ireland, the costs are set in stone. Affiliation fees for adults will be fixed at €24 in Ireland and £20 in Northern Ireland. Fees for juniors will be €5 and £3.50.

As Ryder Cup winning captain Paul McGinley noted in his letter to golf clubs supporting the creation of Golf Ireland: “This is golf’s way of responding to the needs of golfers in modern society.”

At present there are 183,000 members of GUI and ILGU clubs across Ireland, which represents a fall of 25% since the mid-2000s. The founders of the GUI and ILGU were sporting pioneers, putting in place structures that would be imitated the world over. Both unions remain as ambitious as they were at the beginning and Golf Ireland, which has been many years in the making, is the result of a careful and courageous mission to meet the needs of golf and golfers in this modern age.

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