Ping Competition                                                                                                                                  Congratulations to Anita Scully and Claire O Callaghan, the  Saturday Stroller finalists in the Ping Competition. The final will be held on Tuesday afternoon in Leopardstown. Our heartiest best wishes to them on Tuesday 22nd May.

Charity Day      19th May                                                                                                                                                I am looking forward to seeing you next Saturday at Charity Day on 19th May. This year we are supporting  Pieta House .  There are some spaces available . If you wish to  take part in the event please put your name on the  list in the ladies locker room. Alternatively , let me know and I will include you on the entry list.

Players compete in teams of two, taking the best drive and alternate shots.

We will have a siren start @ 12.30.  Please collect your cards around 12noon. The committee will be on hand from early morning selling raffle tickets.

If you can gain sponsorship or donate a prize for the raffle it would be greatly appreciated. 

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Captain’s Day    

Saturday 16th June  is fast approaching. Following the 18 and 9 hole competition, I am delighted to inform you that  once again  we are heading   to Killiney Golf Club for Dinner. More details to follow. The entry list for the 18 /9 hole competition and dinner is on the notice board in the ladies locker room .                                                                                                              Dinner will be held in the evening at Killiney Golf Club  with a reception at 7.30pm and dinner with wine at 8pm. There will be a choice of 2 starters,  the chefs special salad and dressing, Steak Fish or Chicken for mains followed by dessert ,Tea /Coffee. The cost including wine is €36.  I look forward to seeing you on the day.

 

Glen Mill                                                                                                                                                                               There was a good turnout for our away day Glen Mill on 14^th April . The sky was overcast but the weather behaved as the day progressed. The golf proved challenging but enjoyed by all and resulted in many excellent scores. We adjourned to The Mount Kennedy Inn for the prize giving and a  bite to eat.

Match Play                                                                                                                                                                   Our annual Match Play is due to start. The list is on the notice board, so please enter your name if you wish to take part.  A draw will take place this month for the order of play/players.

Ping Competition                                                                                                                                                     The Ping Competition was held on Saturday, 28th April. It was  an individual 9 hole Stableford competition. The prizes were provided by Ping -including G Le umbrellas and towels – for 1st to 4th place. The top two placed ladies from Saturday Strollers will then advance to the Grand Final event. The Grand Final will be held on Tuesday 23rd May.

 

 

Dear Members,

Monday 26th March was Rules night and it proved to be very successful. There was a great turnout  to hear the speaker of the night – John Langan from Leopardstown Golf Centre . He  was kept busy with questions from the members. It  also proved a good opportunity to meet  members from Saturday Swifts, Fairways and Signets.

The Ping Competition will be held on Saturday, 28th April. It is an individual 9 hole Stableford competition. The prizes will be provided by Ping -including G Le umbrella,  Towel and Mittens – for 1st to 4th place.

The top two placed ladies from Saturday Strollers will then advance to the Grand Final event. The Grand Final will be held on Tuesday 22nd May @ 2pm followed by Hot buffet and prize presentations.

Kind Regards

Therese

Dear Members

Thank you for a wonderful day at my Drive In. Unfortunately, we had to forego the golf as the weather interrupted play once again . However, this didn’t daunt the loyal members of Strollers and lunch went ahead at 1pm. There was a fantastic turnout in the Green Room and we had a very enjoyable, relaxed afternoon. Thank you everyone, I really enjoyed the day and appreciate your kindness and support.

Shamrock Special                                                                                                                                                     Due to the unforeseen weather, we will now hold the Shamrock Special on Saturday 24th March with  3 prizes in each category.

Away Day                                                                                                                                                                         Our Away day will be held in the par 3 course -Glenmills .  This will occur on Saturday 14th April as Leopardstown will be closed for racing  that day. Afterwards, the prizes will be presented  in the Mount Kennedy Inn.  The sheet will go up in the Ladies Locker room this weekend with full details of cost etc. 

Congratulations to Ursula Martin who is the winner of Player of the Month for February. 

Rules Night  – Monday   26th March @ 7.30pm  in the Green Room  

John Langan from the Leopardstown Golf centre is  the Speaker for the night

Dear Ladies

Due to the extreme weather conditions, the Drive in of 3rd March  is cancelled . It  has been rescheduled  and will now take place on Saturday 10th March . Siren start at 12.15pm . Please assemble at 11.45 a.m. to collect your cards.  The format will be Scotch Foursomes.  We will hold the same slots. Please contact Ursula if the date doesn’t suit.

This will be followed by lunch in the Green Room . I look forward to seeing you there.

 

Dear Members

The season got off to a good start, despite the weather  cancellations.    January closed on a lovely note with golf on  the morning of 27th January. A large  group of members  then adjourned to the Green Room  to celebrate  Rita’s Birthday.

Congratulations to Mary Quinn who was Player of the Month in Group C for January.

My Drive-in is on Saturday 3^th March.  The notice is on the board in the Locker Room in Leopardstown. Siren start at 12.15pm . Please assemble at 11.45 a.m. to collect your cards.  The format will be Scotch Foursomes.   I am looking  forward to seeing you on the day.

The rules are as follows:                                               

Players A + B tee-off on every hole and the best drive is chosen.  If Player A’s drive is chosen,  Player B takes the second shot.  Alternate shots are then taken until the ball is holed.

Lunch and Prize-giving will follow in the Green Room. The complimentary lunch will be a choice of Thai Red Chicken  Curry (gluten free) and Beef Stroganoff followed by cake, tea/coffee. If you have  any special dietary requirements, please let Deirdre McGinley know in advance and catering will do their best to provide a suitable alternative.         

If weather conditions prevent us from playing ,  lunch will go ahead at 1.30 pm and there will be a draw for prizes.

 

Our society jumper may be ordered from:   Express Embroidery (Par 72 International)                                                                                        Contact: Liam, 1800925722

 

I would like to wish all our members, their friends and families a very happy 2018 with golfing success for everyone in this coming year.

Our 20^th anniversary year got off to a good start on week 1. However, although the weather proved unkind for the last two weeks, I am sure it hasn’t succeeded in dampening our spirits. Fingers and toes crossed for the coming weeks.

We are delighted that the first event of the year is the occasion of Rita Smyth’s Birthday. Rita’s special day is Monday 22^nd January.  I would like to take this opportunity to wish Rita our very best wishes on your  Birthday from your Saturday Strollers members, committee and friends.

On Saturday 27^th January, we will hold a birthday Celebration for Rita from 2.30pm in the Green Room after golf.  Please come along and wish this amazing lady a very happy birthday. Complimentary tea and coffee will be available from 2.30pm.

Keep the following dates free! 

Check out Events on the website for full details

GOLFER OF THE YEAR

Due to the inclement weather, this will now commence on 10th February.  The competition will be played on 9 selected dates throughout the year (best of seven).

SPRING LAMB COMPETITION   

This competition will commence on 27^th January and will be played on five selected dates (best of four).

 

PLAYER OF THE MONTH

Each month the player with the greatest number of points is named PLAYER OF THE MONTH.  In January the player will be chosen from Category C.

 

CAPTAIN’S DRIVE-IN

My Drive-In will take place on 3rd March.  This will be a team event.  We will also avail of the opportunity to meet and greet new members. The sheet will go up in the ladies locker room in the new few weeks.

 

AWAY DAY

The committee are organising an Away Day to Glenmills on 14th April. Leopardstown will be closed for racing. We will post details of the outing at a later date.

 

 

 

Dear Members,

Thank you for your support during the year.

 I would like to wish Therese, Joyce and the committee every success in 2018.

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year,

Marie

Lady Captain 2017

Dear Members,

Our biennial weekend away was to the charming Faithlegg House Hotel and Golf Resort. We had a great turnout and again the weather favoured us.

The golf course, which is set in a stunning location with fabulous views over the Suir estuary in County Waterford, presented us with plenty of challenges. However, some excellent scores were returned. We enjoyed delicious food, wine and good company in the comfortable dining room in Faithlegg.

I would like to thank Noirin Westman, Mary Jackson and all the ladies for their support and well wishes, all of which contributed to a very successful weekend.

A group of ladies travelled to Grange Castle to enjoy pleasant weather and very good golf. Indeed, there were many excellent scores and after golf we adjourned to Newlands Golf Club where we enjoyed a bite to eat and a nice get together.  A good day was had by all.

Upcoming Events

• The AGM will take place on Thursday 16^th November at 7:30 in the Green Room. Light refreshments will be served.
• Golfer of the Year (10): 18^th November
• There will be a team event on 2^nd December with a siren start. We will assemble at 11:45 to collect our cards. Afterwards we will adjourn to the Green Room for prize giving and Mulled Wine and Mince Pies. All details are posted on the notice board in the Locker Room.

The format will be Scotch Foursomes. The rules are as follows:                                               

Players A + B tee-off on every hole and the best drive is chosen.  If Player A’s drive is chosen, Player B takes the second shot.  Alternate shots are then taken until the ball is holed.

 

• The Christmas Party will be held in Foxrock Golf Club on 9^th December.
   There will be a drinks reception at 7:30 p.m. followed by dinner and prize giving. The cost is 35 euro which is payable in advance online or to the committee. All details are posted on the notice board in Leopardstown.

 

I hope you will join me for these events.

Warmest wishes,

Marie