Dear Members,

Our season is going very well so far and there have been excellent scores returned.  The qualifying round of the Ping Competition will take place on April, 23rd and there will be prizes for 1st to 4th place (including Ping Rhapsody umbrellas and towels) .  During the week commencing 18th April, the Rhapsody product series from Ping, exclusively engineered for women, will be available by request to demo from the golf shop throughout the week.

The top two placed ladies will then advance to the Grand Final event that will take place on Tuesday, 17th May.  Each finalist will receive a small Ping gift and there will also be individual Ping prizes and trophies for 1st,  2nd and 3rd place.  The winner will receive prizes to the approximate retail value of €400,  2nd placed player to the value of  €300 and 3rd placed player €150.  Good luck to everyone!

Our next big event will be our  CHARITY DAY  on May 14th.  The chosen charity this year is the long established and well loved  “IRISH GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND”.  Please do you best to take part and support on the day.  If you can gain sponsorship or donate a prize for the raffle it would be greatly appreciated.

The new handicap system is now in place and I’m happy to say,  it is working very well.  We will be reviewing the categories when all our new members have been awarded handicaps. Currently, the categories are as follows:                                                                                                   Category A   0 – 29.4,   Category B   29.5 – 34.4                                                                                                   Category C     34.5 – 36.

Kind regards,

Dolores

Dear Members

Last Saturday, the wet weather threatened to ruin our Easter Bonnet Day but in true Saturday Strollers style a very good number of ladies turned up to support the event. Fortunately, the weather cleared by noon, allowing play to proceed with reasonable conditions.  Following golf,  tea/coffee and sandwiches were served in the Green room (now blue!) and many ladies paraded bonnets of great style and flair.  Indeed,  the standard was very high and choosing a winner was very difficult.  The winning bonnet worn by Maureen Shannon was a very apt creation of a golf course complete with flags and chickens.  Marian Byrnes was runner-up wearing a lavish creation complete with parrot. Well done to our winners and to all of you.  Thank you so much for your support, it was greatly appreciated.

Match Play is due to start this month.  The list is on the notice board,  so please put your names down if you wish to participate.  A draw will take place for players/opponents for the first round during the month.  Please support and enjoy!

The Spanish Golfer of the Year is due to start on the 9th April and continue on 23rd April and 7th May.  The two highest scoring cards will be submitted from each competition and the two best scores overall will qualify for the Grand Final.

A little reminder  –  the new handicap system will become effective from this coming Saturday, 2nd April.

Happy golfing,

Dolores

Ladies,

It  looks as though Spring is finally here and seems set to continue for several days.  Lets hope the sun shines for our Easter Bonnet Day on March 26th.  Its time to take out the sewing kits and get creative.  We have had some wonderful  bonnets in the past and I’m looking forward to seeing all of your creations.   There is a prize for best bonnet and runner-up.  Results of the Spring Lamb competition will be announced and prizes awarded on the day.  The time sheet is posted on the notice board in the locker room with all of the details.  A selection of sandwiches will be on offer and you may order in advance when collecting your score cards.  Our new caterers will have everything ready when we finish our golf.

The time sheet is very busy this coming Saturday so please be ready to tee-off on time and avoid unnecessary delays during play.

Details of the new handicap system is posted on the board in the locker room and on the website.  Members can familiarise themselves with the system before it goes live on April, 2nd and the committee will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Warm regards,

Dolores