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Host Club to the 2021 Irish Amateur Open Championship
Galway Golf Weekly Friday 11th December, 2020 Dear Member,
Welcome to this week’s issue of Galway Golf Weekly.
Club Dining Room & Bar Takeaways are available from the
dining room and hours of operation will be 9.30am – 6.30pm daily,
reviewed weekly. The Club bar will be open from 1pm daily (3pm
Tuesdays) and will close at approx. 8.30pm - reviewed weekly.
Please support both the bar and dining room in the remaining weeks
before Christmas – they both provide a safe and relaxing
environment for you the members.
Men’s Club Virtual AGM 2020 Well done to the Men’s club for a
very smoothly run men’s club A.G.M. last Friday evening. 90 members
were in attendance. Congratulations to the newly elected Officers
& Committee for 2021. We all look forward to working with you
in the coming year.
Virtual Club AGM Well done to the Officers and committee for a
very smoothly run Club AGM last Sunday evening. 260 members were in
attendance. Following on from the meeting please note as follows:
MOTIONS (see attached) - Motions No.'s 1,3,4 & 5 were approved
by those in attendance. - Motion No. 2 was not approved by those in
attendance. - Motion No. 6 was deemed by the Chairperson to be a
non-essential motion and was not voted upon. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
& COMMITTEE (see attached) All Officers were deemed elected.
Council members for 2021 are as follows: - Ronan O' Connor - Teresa
Morgan - Paul Daly - Garry O' Lochlainn - Aine Binchy - Triona
Lydon
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- Michael Forde - Owen McDonough - Alan J Walsh - Paul Donnellan
(Junior Convenor) We look forward to working with all incoming
Officers & Club Council members.
Voting Thank you to each of the members who gave up their free
time to assist with the voting itself and counting of votes last
Sunday. They were as follows:
- Derek Villaruel, John O’ Sullivan, John Sherry & James
Seymour - Sandra O’ Connor, Marguerite Fallon, Sarah Kelly, Elaine
McCormack & Trustee
Ethna Joyce
Reflections on Golf Many thanks to member Joe Wrafter for the
images below taken last Sunday.
Ladies – Collection of Prizes Ladies please collect unclaimed
prizes from the pro shop. Ladies committee
Galway GC Bridge Club Online with BBO now running twice a week
-Wednesday mornings for lady members and Friday nights for ladies
and gents. Tournament Director Mairead O'Shaughnessy
087-9843294.
Lotto in Support of Team & Junior Golf There was no winner
of the Jackpot on December 4th. The numbers drawn were 31, 28, 4
& 27 – the Jackpot was of €3,000. There was no match 3 Winner -
well done to Steve Cunningham who won the Lucky Dip €50.00
This Weeks Jackpot is €3,025
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Dining Room Credit Members are reminded that the dining room
credit on their GUI Swipe cards should be used, if possible, by the
end of December. You can use your current credit against take-away
or eat-in meals. The dining room staff can check the credit left on
your card at any time by request. An extension beyond December will
be agreed by the new Club Council at their December meeting.
Members Moving from Jnr. to Student/Renewing Student Membership in
2021 Please note that to avail of Student Membership for 2021 you
must be registered as a full- time student at any Second or Third
level Educational Institution and proof of college registration is
required IN THE FORM OF A LETTER ON COLLEGE HEADED PAPER DATED AND
STAMPED. We regret that we are unable to accept Student
Identification Card or Proof of Fees Paid. The Subscription Fee
cannot be taken by office staff without the above letter so to
avoid embarrassment please do not ask to have it accepted pending
letters arrival. No Exceptions to this Rule can be allowed.
Subscription Membership Payment Plan/Premium Credit Members who
WISH TO AVAIL OF OR RENEW the 10-month easy payment plan for the
2021 Subscription fees are asked to contact Olivia in the office,
prior to the end of November. Olivia can be contacted between the
hours of 1-5pm Tues-Thursday & between 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm on
Fridays or via email to [email protected]
News from the Pro Shop Please see below.
Ladies Mince Pie Night Unfortunately, due to the current Covid19
restrictions this event will not take place this Christmas. Nollaig
na mBan Unfortunately, due to the current Covid19 restrictions this
event will not take place this Christmas. Winter Rules Now In Play
Please see below.
Email Address for Men’s Handicap Sec Please note email address
for Men’s Handicap Sec John P. Power is [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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Mass for the Deceased Members As it is not possible to hold the
annual mass for the deceased members in the Clubhouse this year we
have arranged for the deceased members to be remembered @ the 6pm
mass on December 20th in Salthill Church. Members who wish to
attend the mass must pre-book by contacting the parish office @ 091
523413 during normal office hours Monday – Friday. For those
members not in a position to attend in person the mass will be
live-streamed on the Salthill parish website @
http://www.salthillparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/
The Knights Before Christmas Virtual Concert 'Hand in Hand, a
national children's cancer charity, is delighted to have been
chosen as the beneficiary of The Knights Before Christmas Virtual
Concert 2020, with the A Capella Knights. This year’s concert will
take place on Saturday 12th of December at 8pm, and all proceeds
will go toward providing practical and emotional support to the
families of children diagnosed with cancer throughout Ireland. This
seasonal highlight will be broadcast from the beautiful Galway
Cathedral, delivering the magic of Christmas directly to our homes.
The A Capella Knights will be joined by Skehana Folk Group.
Frenchville Brass Ensemble, Galway Sings, Renmore Pantomime,
Hession School of Irish Dance and Galway Simon Music Project for
this Christmas performance that promises to bring festive cheer at
the end of what has been a challenging year. The charity aims to
alleviate some of the stress and anxiety that is inherent with a
diagnosis of childhood cancer. Covid-19 has had a major impact on
the charity’s ability to fundraise and they are incredibly
appreciative to be the chosen charity for this wonderful Christmas
concert. Tickets for the concert, including a raffle ticket, are
€15 and are available from www.handinhand.ie/concert/. For more
information contact Lesley on (087) 329 5395 or follow The A
Capella Knights on Facebook.' See below.
Clubhouse Access - Christmas The Clubhouse will be locked from
3.30pm on Christmas Eve until 7.00am on St. Stephen’s Morning. If
you are planning to golf during these daylight hours then please
ensure you have removed everything you need from the clubhouse in
advance of 3.30pm Christmas Eve.
Club Office Arrangements Christmas The Club Office will close on
Tuesday December 22nd @ 5pm and will re-open open again on Monday
Jan 4th @ 9.00am.
Club Bar & Dining Room Arrangements Christmas The Club Bar
will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and will re-open
@ on St. Stephen’s Day @ 12 noon. The Dining Room will be closed
Christmas Eve through St. Stephan’s Day re-opening on the 27th in
the morning.
http://www.handinhand.ie/concert/
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Stocking Fillers Club ties are available to purchase from the
club bar costing €10.00 each. Galway GC special edition 125 Years
Gin available from the Club bar in individually numbered bottles.
Available to purchase by the bottle @ €35.00 including presentation
bag. The gin was specially brewed by Ballykeefe Distillery in
Kilkenny.
Subscription Renewals - 2021 Following on from the changeover to
the Club V1 Membership system earlier this year the invoices for
your 2021 subscription fees will be emailed to all members on a
date before Jan 1st. Those members who do hot have an email address
listed will have theirs posted out as normal. Details in relation
to how the 2021 fees can be paid will be contained in the renewal
notice. Lift Break-Down The clubhouse lift is currently out of
order and a part has had to be ordered in from the UK to repair
same. Apologies for inconvenience caused. We will get it back up
and running as soon as is possible. Got News? I am happy to carry
any news that will be pertinent to the club or its members so
please feel free to contact me with anything you would like to see
included.
Weekly News This will be the final weekly news update before
Christmas. On behalf of myself and all the team of staff can we
take this opportunity to wish all members and their families a very
happy and peaceful Christmas and a healthy and more “normal” New
Year. Kind regards,
Dave Kelly General Manager
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Local Winter Rules
This time of the year, it is often necessary for clubs to
introduce winter rules to create fair playing conditions and
protect the course. Winter rules/Preferred lies can only be used in
competitions when the committee have introduced
and published a local rule in accordance with the Committee
procedures from the R & A and CONGU.
Rule 1. - Preferred Lie within 6” When a player’s ball lies in a
part of the general area cut to fairway
height or less, the player may prefer the lie within 6 inches.
Reference Point:
Spot of the original ball. Size of Relief Area Measured from
Reference Point:
6 inches from the reference point, but with these limits: Limits
on Location of Relief Area:
Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point, and Must
be in the general area.
In proceeding under this Local Rule, the player must choose a
spot to place the ball and use the procedures for replacing a ball
under Rules 14.2b(2) and 14.2e.
Rule 2 – Cleaning Ball When a player’s ball lies in a part of
the general area, but only
where there is cut grass, the ball may be lifted, cleaned and
placed without penalty. The player must mark the sport before
lifting the ball and the ball and the ball must be replaced on its
original spot.
Penalty for Playing Ball from the Wrong Place in Breach of these
local rules:
General Penalty under Rule 14.7a
Winter Rules Summary: Clean & Replace Throughout the General
Area
Clean & Place within 6” On Fairways Only. No Relief From
Areas of Long Uncut Grass
No Relief from under Trees where Grass doesn’t Grow.
