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.