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.
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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

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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)

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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

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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

Gents 14 Hole Club Stableford
Sunday 1st March 2020

1st   Willie Wilkin (18)             27 pts
2nd Anthony Gallagher (11)   25 pts

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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

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Gents Open Stableford
Wednesday 26th February 2020

1st   Patrick O'Kane (10) Letterkenny   36 pts

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​Monday's Open Senior Stableford was a victim of the weather!