Fellow golfers,
These are unprecedented times. COVID 19 represents the greatest health, social and financial crisis of a generation. The sporting calendar around the world has been decimated and the Players Championship at Sawgrass has been abandoned after the first round. Who would have thought it? The GUI and ILGU have led from the front and have given very clear advice to clubs throughout Ireland (see below). Whilst inter-club competitions, including the All-Ireland 4 ball match at Dunfanaghy this week-end, have been postponed, regular club golf continues. As a sport, golf is unique in that it is enjoyed by players of all ages, in particular our senior citizens. Whilst older people appear to be susceptible to COVID 19, with my medical hat on, I would like to reassure our senior members that the chances of contracting this virus on the golf course are negligible and playing golf is entirely in keeping with the Government's advice on “social distancing”. Despite the recent horrendous weather, Dunfanaghy is in tremendous nick and we are open for business as usual this week-end with our regular open competition tomorrow and members’ AIB Bowl on Sunday. So let’s be responsible, look after one another and enjoy our golf. Bill McCallion Captain To see the full text of message from GUI/ILGU please follow the link below https://www.golfnet.ie/news/golfnet/4622/statement-on-covid-19-from-gui-and-ilgu Joint statement from GUI & ILGU in relation to coronavirus / COVID-19
In light of the period of restriction announced today by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in relation to the outbreak of COVID-19, the GUI and ILGU have issued the following guidance for clubs: The Unions recognise the need for adherence to the revised guidelines as issued by the HSE today (12th March 2020) and encourage golf clubs to observe them fully. The restrictions (from 6pm today until Sunday 29th March) do not prevent club competitions or casual rounds of golf taking place, however we need to be cogniscant of the social nature of our game and how this element of it is impacted. Golf is a great sport for people generally to get out and about, exercise and enjoy fresh air. It is played in an outdoor setting where the risk of contracting COVID-19 is low. All golf clubs should, at this time, aim to keep their members and staff safe and well. As such, everyone should be keenly aware of the vulnerabilities golf clubs will face: -The older age profile of golf club memberships than of the general population must be borne in mind -Groups having close and prolonged contact should be avoided. -The social aspect of golf clubs should be curtailed, including limiting the potential for the following types of social interaction in accordance with the guidelines as issued today. -Siren starts with people congregating before and after are discouraged for the time being. -Prolonged near contact as may happen during Bridge nights, Choir practices and other clubhouse-based activities is to be avoided. -Visitors either require some form of screening or should be discouraged for the time being. -Society bookings where food and social interaction is involved afterwards should be limited in accordance with the latest guidance issued by -Common courtesies – handshakes and other embraces associated with the etiquette of the game – should be avoided and participants may bump elbows or fists as an alternative. -Social meals for groups in the clubhouse, including at inter-club matches, should be avoided Golf Clubs should observe the need for the following: -Increase social distancing through greater space between seating in the clubhouse -Availability of hand sanitisers -Regular changing of towels -Ask members not to come into the clubhouse with colds or any symptoms of COVID-19 -Regular cleaning of surfaces including door handles – hourly in public places All golf clubs should note, act upon and continually monitor the advice and guidance issued by the Health Service Executive (Republic of Ireland) and the National Health Service and Public Health (Northern Ireland) in relation to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. It is important that we all work together, following the advice of experts, in controlling the spread of COVID-19 infection. This is a very fluid situation and we ask clubs to monitor the latest advice regularly. HSE: http://www.hse.ie NHS: http://www.nhs.uk or PHS https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/ A further statement in relation to GUI & ILGU events and meetings will be issued in due course. Gents March Monthly Medal Stableford
Sunday 8th March 2020 1st Paul Kelly (6) 37 pts 2nd Fergus Mullen (16) 35 pts BOT Gross: Daniel McColgan (4) 31 pts 3rd Tommy Reidy (25) 35 pts BOT Front Nine: Jimmy Keenan (25) 25 pts Back Nine: Colin Higgs (9) 18 pts CSS: N/Q Gents Open 4 Ball Better Ball Stroke Saturday 7th March 2020 1st Tony McGilloway (9) 64 BOT Jim Walsh (20) 2nd Don Sheridan (12) 64 Kevin James (14) CSS: N/Q Gents Open Stableford Wednesday 4th March 2020 1st Seamus O'Hanlon (14) C'Neely 41 pts 2nd Seamus McCauley (10) 40 pts Gross: Darragh McMenamin (4) L'Kenny 33 pts 3rd Neil McGinley (13) 39 pts BOT Front Nine: Shaun McGlinchey (27) L'Kenny 22 pts Back Nine: Martin A Gallagher (7) L'Kenny 21 pts CSS: N/Q Communication from GUI/ILGU/CGI to all golfers
Statement - Issued on Monday 9th March at 4pm The Golfing Union of Ireland, Irish Ladies Golf Union and the Confederation of Golf in Ireland ask that all golf clubs note, act upon and continually monitor the advice and guidance issued by the Health Service Executive (Republic of Ireland) and the National Health Service (Northern Ireland) in relation to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. It is important that we all work together, following the advice of experts, in controlling the spread of COVID-19 infection. HSE: www.hse.ie NHS: www.nhs.uk
To facilitate our new caterers, some remedial works will be required to the kitchen area. This will cause some disruption to the left side of the bar area as a new hatch into the kitchen will be opened. We will also be extending the kitchen wash-up area at the rear. This will require extending into the ladies’ changing room. We would like to apologize to our lady members for the inconvenience and thank them for their understanding.
We would like to thank those members who have already paid their membership fees. This greatly enhances the Club’s financial position. We would remind those members who have not yet had an opportunity to pay that the deadline for membership subscriptions is 31st March 2020. We continue to encourage lady members who have not yet renewed their membership to consider becoming full (or “ordinary”) members of the club. This will give ladies a much greater say in all aspects of running our club and is entirely in keeping with the ethos of “Golf Ireland”. Changes to membership categories were made at the Ordinary Members AGM in December 2019 with the addition of some new categories. This may have caused some confusion. To help clarify, we attach a table of all membership categories and subscription rates for your ease of reference. If you have any further queries in this regard, please ask Mary or either captain and we would be happy to help. Please note that “GolfSure” insurance is mandatory at Dunfanaghy Golf Club. Your current GolfSure policy runs out on 31st March. For those members who pay their Golfsure insurance through another club, we would be very grateful if you could provide Mary with proof of payment from your home club. We all look forward to the start of a great golfing season at Dunfanaghy. Yours in golf Bill & Paula McCallion Captains Gents 14 Hole Club Stableford
Sunday 1st March 2020 1st Willie Wilkin (18) 27 pts 2nd Anthony Gallagher (11) 25 pts CSS: N/Q Sunday's AIB Bowl (Golfer of the Year) Competition was lost to the weekend weather. The AIB Bowl has been rescheduled for Sunday 15th March. Gents Open Stroke Saturday 29th February 2020 1st Patrick O'Kane (10) Letterkenny 83 CSS: N/Q Gents Open Stableford Wednesday 26th February 2020 1st Patrick O'Kane (10) Letterkenny 36 pts CSS: N/Q Monday's Open Senior Stableford was a victim of the weather! |
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