Following a review of playing conditions, it has been decided to introduce an optional winter rule of "Lift, Clean and Drop" on all fairways and semi rough.Please note the ball must be marked prior to lifting, dropped (not placed) within the relief area in the usual manner. The relief area is defined as within one club length of the marked spot not nearer to the hole.This will apply on both the Championship course and the Bomore course with immediate effect.The use of mats will be kept under … [Read more...] about Winter Rule
Winter Golf/ Course Set-Up
Both courses are now set up for winter golf and players should note the following:Ropes and Stanchions.Ropes are in place to protect vulnerable areas of the course.All ropes and stanchions on the course are to be treated as immovable obstructions from which free relief is allowed under rule 16.1.Relief is not allowed under rule 15.2.Penalty for Breach of Local Rule: 2 strokes or Loss of Hole.If players swing or stance (but not line of sight) is impeded by the rope or the stanchion the player may … [Read more...] about Winter Golf/ Course Set-Up
Men’s Club AGM
A reminder notice that the Men's Club AGM will be held on Tuesday 16th November 2021 at 7.30 p.m.No motions have been received to consider at the meeting.Regards,Gerry RahillyHon. SecretaryMen's Club Committee … [Read more...] about Men’s Club AGM
Men’s Golfer of The Year 2021
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Breaking Points 03-Sep-2021
Hi, please find the current edition of Breaking Points below. BP20210903Download … [Read more...] about Breaking Points 03-Sep-2021
Links Update
This message is to provide an update for members on course Covid guidelines and a general update on what is happening around the Links.Covid changes.Under Golf Ireland guidelines the decision has been taken to allow the removal of pins (flagpole) at the player's discretion. The regular rules of golf to apply in that a player may choose to leave the pin in the hole while finishing out.Golf ball retrievers will be available for use on all burns and water penalty areas.Bunker rules will continue as … [Read more...] about Links Update
Breaking Points 16-Jul-2021
Hi, please find this week's edition of Breaking Points below. This week's edition was compiled by Caroline Bradshaw and John Feeney. BP20210716Download … [Read more...] about Breaking Points 16-Jul-2021
Message From Captain John Feeney
Tomorrow, Saturday 10th July 2021, is my Captain's Day. This is the biggest and most prestigious competitions of the Mens golfing year. I am working hard to arrange pleasant weather conditions! The pin positions are fair and the greens are rolling very well.I am honoured that 200 have committed to playing in this years Captain's Prize.Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, we are unable to have the usual dinner and presentation. Prizes will be on view inside the window opposite the first tee. … [Read more...] about Message From Captain John Feeney
Divoting Evening Thu 8th July 7pm
In preparation for Captains Day on Saturday and to help present our course in the best possible condition, we plan to have a divoting session on Thursday the 8th July starting at 7pm.Starting on the 1st fairway we will have a number of gators to spread the work and maintain distancing regulations.Please make the effort to lend a hand to the cause.Many thanks.Terry BradyLinks chairman. … [Read more...] about Divoting Evening Thu 8th July 7pm
World Handicap Resources For Members
It has been a number of months since the return to golf across the island and we hope that you, your families and friends are enjoying being back out on the course. To that end, the Golf Ireland National Handicapping Committee has put together some resources to help you understand how the new World Handicap System works, and who to contact if you have any queries on your WHS handicap index. Please see the below resources which are available to download. Golf Ireland WHS Player … [Read more...] about World Handicap Resources For Members