YOUGHAL GOLF CLUB E-NEWSLETTER

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1 YOUGHAL GOLF CLUB E-NEWSLETTER Welcome to Youghal Golf Club s New Monthly e-news to Members In this month s enews.. Address from the Captains Committee Updates Welcome to our New Members Prize Giving Photos What s happening in November & December? We Need You Offers & Practise tip from Liam Maintaining your Course Dear Members, We are delighted and honoured to serve as Club Captains for It was very gratifying to see so many members at the Club AGM to welcome in the 2014 Officers and Committee. The AGM is a useful forum that allows members participate in discussions and use their votes on important club matters. The intention of this newsletter is to increase communication between the various committees and the members outside of the AGM. We hope that you will find it informative and that it will keep you up to date with all the happenings at Youghal Golf Club. We d like to Welcome the following new members to Youghal Golf Club and on behalf of all the members, we look forward to playing golf with you in the coming year: Brendan McCaughey Rory Canning William O'Connell Michael Landers Sergei Quinn Max Quinn Abby Crowe Ciara Leahy In the coming week s a Committee member will be in touch with you to arrange a game and formal introduction to the club. The call for volunteers at the AGM has already generated a response with members offering to get involved in the organisation of our New Year s Eve event details to follow shortly. Our Club has a large pool of talent to draw from so we ask that members continue to volunteer to support and promote the club where they can. To kick off our new season, the annual Drive-In will take place on 8 th December at noon, followed by the Christmas Mixed Foursomes event where we will have a draw for partners and a shotgun start. Pa will provide his signature hot punch and food will be served afterwards. A great time is guaranteed. We hope to see you all there. Captain Alex R. Brophy & Lady Captain Martina O Halloran

2 2014 Membership fees are now due - please make every effort to have your fee s paid on time, this greatly assists the finances of the club and cash flow, helping us prepare for the year ahead - with sincere thanks The Management Committee Coming up in November & December: The Annual Captain s & President s Drive in - will take place on December 8th at noon - this is always a great event and wishes our new Captain s every success in the coming year.. We would really encourage all members to support their President, Captain & Lady Captain for th November - Mass for the deceased members and friends will take place in the Clubhouse Every Tuesday and Thursday Open Singles 13 holes 8th Dec - Mixed Foursomes Shot Gun Start - immediately after the Drive-In 8th Dec - Christmas Hamper Presentations kindly sponsored by Galvin s Costcutters Youghal New Years Eve - currently there are discussions to run an event on the night for members and their friends.. when we have further information, we ll be advising on the details.. but watch this space Anne Muckley of Muckley s Jewellers Youghal presenting Lady Golfer of the Year 2013 to Tricia Treacy, also with Lady Captain Patricia Kearney Notes from the Ladies Committee In addition to the usual Wednesday competitions, Ladies can enter the Tea Cup Challenge. This is a nine holes matchplay competition held between now and the 21 st December. The entry fee is being donated to the local St Vincent de Paul. There is also a 10 hole (running) stand alone competition. The Ladies Branch are also holding a number of events between now and the end of December. 20 th Nov - A once off yogilates class at the club house 27 th Nov - Mass for the deceased members and friends 11 th Dec - Christmas Meal at the clubhouse after shotgun start golf 18 th Dec - Floral demonstration/class given by Mary Lawton Please see the notice board for details regarding these events We Need You Over the coming year, the club is looking for your support in area s such as Clubhouse maintenance and some cosmetic jobs on the course, such as painting of distance markers and tee box markers For the month s of November and December, we are looking for help to clean up the outdoor locker rooms and get the clubhouse ready for Christmas festivities If you can help by giving a few hours, please contact either Pa or Margaret who will let you know more about when these activities are planned

3 Maintain Your Greens Ball marks - also called pitch marks - are the bane of smooth-putting and healthy greens on golf courses all over the world. They're the little depressions, or craters, sometimes made when a golf ball descends from the sky and impacts the putting surface. Repairing those little depressions is very important. Equally important is doing it the right way. A ball mark can cause the grass in the depression to die, leaving not just a scar but also a pit in the putting surface that can knock well-struck putts offline. Repairing a ball mark restores a smooth surface and helps keep the grass healthy. But "repairing" a ball mark incorrectly can actually cause more damage than not attempting to repair it at all. Research has found that incorrectly "repaired" ball marks take up to twice as long to heal as those that are properly repaired. So golfers, lets all start fixing our ball marks, and doing it the right way. And if you have a moment - if there isn't another group of golfers behind you waiting for you to clear the green - fix one or two other ball marks, too, if you find more of them on the green. Check out Youtube: - to see how to repair a pitch mark Please Help promote YGC s Introductory Golf Offer of full details call (024) Practise Tips for November by Liam Burns The Box Putting Drill. All you have to do is create a box around the hole and start putting from five to ten feet away. The goal is to get the ball into the box, while the hole counts as an extra point. Continue this drill with increasing distances. Notes from the Men s Committee: The 2014 Purcell and Bruen teams will be managed by Fergal Coleman and Ivor O'Callaghan respectively with George Treacy as the overall manager of men's teams. The men's club is planning a few foursomes competitions over the winter months and these will provide an ideal opportunity for potential team members to try out pairings and get used to a partner prior to the commencement of the South East League in February. As the Pierce Purcell first round is to be held in Youghal in May, we anticipate great interest and support for our teams in Also, the number of players from the 2013 Purcell team who have now moved into Bruen handicap territory is greatly increasing the competition for Bruen places. Please let the team managers know early if you are interested in playing and if you have a preferred partner. John Hooley winner of the Men s Golfer of the Year 2013 Trophy with sponsors Albert and Anne Muckley of Muckley s Jewellers Youghal

4 November / December Special: TaylorMade RBZ Drivers Offers from your Club Pro - Liam Burns - made the short list for Driver of the Year and the 2013 GolfWRX Editor s Choice award. Rating on GolfWRX 5 Stars TaylorMade R1 Drivers Unrivalled adjustability and better sound than the R11S. A low, forward CG makes it lower spinning and slightly faster. Rating on GolfWRX 4.5 Stars Course Protection Responsibility: It is a rule of Youghal Golf Club, that a maximum of two golf balls may be used by any player at any time while practicing. This is to reduce extreme wear to tees, fairways and greens and is in the interest of all members. The Management Committee encourages each member to enforce these policies. It is your club and we must all take an active part in maintaining its condition. Winter Months & Bad Weather - Management will endeavour to keep 18 holes open at all times during the winter months. The New Course may be out of play at times, but contingent upon ground and weather conditions may be introduced at weekends. There may be occasions during the season where use of buggies may be suspended due to course conditions and will only be done after careful consideration of ground conditions and a health and safety assessment. We thank you for your understanding as we protect the course for the coming season as much as possible. It is imperative that all members and guests repair Pitch Marks & Divots immediately..

5 Fixtures for November 2013 Men s: Every Tuesday and Thursday Open Singles 13 holes Friday 15th, Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th - 3.ball Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th, - Singles Friday 29th, Saturday 30th, Sunday 1st, - Four-ball Ladies: Wed 20 th Nov Club singles Wed 27 th Nov Play your Partner Stableford competition Wed 4 th Dec Club singles sponsored by Sammy Revins Wed 11 th Dec Shotgun start at 11.30am sponsored by Murphy s Pharmacy Wed 19 th Dec Club singles Catering Arrangement for November & December - full Irish (on request) - sandwiches - scones - tea & coffee - Wednesdays - Food arranged for Ladies Golf all available through the bar.. let Pa & his team look after you these cold days by the fire Only 3.70 ( 3.48 LC) a pint- Great Taste & Savings Help us provide you with the information you d like to see contained in this newsletter - all suggestions simply the Vice Captain Philip Crowe - philipcrowe@icloud.com with the subject line: Golf And don t forget you can follow the latest results and news on both our website: and on FaceBook: