TEMPORARY LOCAL RULE - effective from Jan 26th 2022 A ball lying in a part of the General Area cut to fairway/semi-rough height or less MUST be marked & lifted, without penalty, and may be cleaned. Players then have two options for subsequent play: Option 1 The ball must be placed on and played from an Astroturf, or similar, type of mat in this Relief Area: Reference Point: Spot of the original ball;Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference … [Read more...] about Local Rule: Mats
Significant Dates For Your Diary
26th March Club 4Ball Qualifier10th April Jackson Cup Qualifier12-19 April West of Ireland30th April Campbell Cup Qualifier14th May Club 4Somes Qualifier18th June Bryan Kilfeather's President's Day25th June Patsy McElhone's Captains Day16th July Pat McDaniel's Captain's Day13th August Catherine Johnson's President's DayPlease note the dates are subject to review during the year. … [Read more...] about Significant Dates For Your Diary
Weather Delay Policy
In the event of the course been closed for a number of hours in the morning due to frost/snow/fog, the following applies:If the course opens at 11am, those members or visitors that were on the sheet before 11am lose their slot. The first group that will tee of is the 11am tee time and the timesheet continues from then until end of day. If someone was on the sheet before the opening time of 11am and if a slot is available, for example, at 12.10pm they can proceed and book that time.Regards,David … [Read more...] about Weather Delay Policy
Use of Mats
Change in the use of MATSFollowing a review of playing conditions, mats should now be used on all fairways and all semi-rough on both the Championship course and the Bomore course. This to take effect from Tuesday morning January 18th.A player may choose to use a putter from the ground in the surrounds areas of the greens.The use of mats will be kept under review.Thank you for your cooperation.Links Committee. … [Read more...] about Use of Mats
“An Evening With Golfers” Santry Sports Clinic
A quick note to let you know that Santry Sports Clinic is hosting a webinar, "An Evening For Golfers", on Tuesday, 18th January.This event will focus on injury prevention, strength maintenance and performance in golf with particular consideration for knee injuries. Information is attached.If you think it may interest members, please feel free to circulate.As usual, there is no charge for our events, and members can register using the link below. They are also encouraged to circulate amongst … [Read more...] about “An Evening With Golfers” Santry Sports Clinic
Kneafsey Cup 2021 Results
Kneafsey Cup 2021: Past Pupils of Realt na Mara School 12 Holes Singles Stableford (9 Holes for Juniors) Position Player Score Comments 1stShane McMunn29 Pts 2ndRonan Keane27 Pts 3rd Fergal Keane26 PtsB6 4thAiden Anderson26 PtsB6 5thMike Keane26 PtsB6 6thRobert Keyes26 PtsB6 7thDavid Cunningham26 PtsB6 8thShane Flanagan26 Pts 9thJoe Finnegan25 PtsB6 10thJohn Armstrong25 PtsB6 Junior 1stJessica Reynolds18 Pts Junior 2ndCathal Keane17 Pts Junior 3rdDara Clifford16 … [Read more...] about Kneafsey Cup 2021 Results
Mats/ Winter Rules
A review of course conditions concludes that with softer ground conditions, we need to commence using mats in order to protect our courses. Accordingly, we will start using mats with effect from Friday, December 24th.Championship Course.This year on the championship course, we will use mats in the core wear areas designated boxes. The designated boxes will be marked with a closed white line across/ along the fairway and the semi-rough.--> Mats are to be used within the designated boxes.--> … [Read more...] about Mats/ Winter Rules
Festive Period Opening Hours
The Championship & Bomore courses will be open for play as normal.The Bar & Restaurant will be open as follows:Wednesday 22nd from 10am Bar & RestaurantThursday 23rd from 10am to 5pm Bar & Tea & Coffee onlyFriday 24th Christmas Eve from 10am to 4pm Bar & Tea & Coffee onlySaturday 25th Christmas Day ClosedSunday 26th St Stephens Day 2pm to 7pm (Bar only)Monday 27th Neafsey Cup from 10am to 8pm Bar & RestaurantTuesday 28th from 10am Bar & RestaurantWishing all … [Read more...] about Festive Period Opening Hours
Winter Rule
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