Antrim Golf Club
Captain’s Day
26 June 2021
Stableford – Whites – 18 Holes

Overall Winner
Kevin McCafferty (41)
2nd Place
Norman Bowman (40)
3rd Place
Chris Smart (40)
Best Gross
Pearse OBoyle (77 Strokes )
Low Section
Tony Hughes (39)
Low Section Runner-Up
Keith McCullough (37)
High Section
Liam Connolly (38)
High Section Runner-Up
Philip McCann (38)
Seniors
Raymond Marks (37)
Past Presidents Prize
Joe Dunne (36)
Past Captains Prize
William Clelland (32)
Ladies Prize
Pat Calvert (35)
Front Nine
Derek Breet (21)
Back Nine
David Symington (23)
Longest Drive
Michael Clarke
Nearest The Pin
Jonathan Stroud
Putting Competition
Cancelled
Male Visitor Prize
John Rock (35)
Twos
£8.00 voucher each
S Bell, J Dunne, D Lyle, P McCann, R McNeill, S Smart, E Smillie,
J Stroud V Watson Jnr.

www.antrimgolfclub.com

Now that the Clubhouse is open again, members, old and new, should acquaint themselves with the various notices regarding Club Rules and Regulations, Fixture List, Inter-Club team information, WHS handicap conversion information etc. that can be found on the various notice boards.

We will still be sending out some information by email but will also post notices on the boards as we did pre Covid.

I would also remind members of the requirement of having played at least 4 qualifying competitions to take part in Captain’s Day.

14. To be eligible to play on Captain’s Day, Members must have returned a card from at least four handicap qualifying competitions prior to Captain’s Day.

To be eligible to play on President’s Day, Members must have returned a card from at least eight handicap qualifying competitions prior to President’s Day.

Also regarding Captain’s Day, members should ensure that they have ample funds in their competition accounts.

As previously mentioned the cost of the Captain’s Day competition will be £7.00 (this includes a complimentary burger at the 10th tee box. Other refreshments may also be available at the members own cost).

There will be a Starter, who will check off members before they go out to play and issue each member with a ticket that they must exchange for the burger.

It has also been decided that for this year, due to continuing Covid restrictions, the Prize presentations will take place the following Saturday (3rd July) at 4.00pm. Hopefully this will allow for a full turnout of prize winners.

Members,

After 2 weeks of trawling through ineligible cards without any detail of players names, dates, competition and handicaps written in, it is with regret that from this Saturday (15th), all incomplete cards without the correct information will result in the members being disqualified from the competition.

Any member who fails to return a score into the irelandclubs.com website before 9pm on the day of the competition, WILL be suspended the same day the following weekend. All scores must be returned whether completed or not.

Thanks to the members who actually did read Kenny Lee’s email on how to fill a card in correctly. It’s not complicated, so let’s get it right moving forward.

Thanks,

Victor Watson

M&H Secretary

The first main competition of the year was held on Saturday, 1st May.  The Captain’s Drive In.

The course was in excellent condition and the weather stayed fine for most of the day.

Below is the Captain, David Glass pictured with some of the competitors.

Overall Winner                  Geoffrey McNeill (43 points)

Best Stroke                          Pearse O’Boyle (73 strokes)

Low Section                         Stephen Bell (39 points)

Middle Section                   James McNeill (42 points)

High Section                        Barry Shaw (43 points)

Senior                                     David Lyttle (42 points)

Dear Member,

The Club has just been informed that Aon, the company that provided our Personal Golfer’s Insurance will no longer be providing that policy.

Therefore as of yesterday, 1st April, you no longer have this cover. (Stolen clubs, Hole in One bar bill, certain payments for injuries etc.)

The Club will be looking into getting another provider, if possible, but there appear to be few companies that provide a blanket cover for all club members as Aon did.

Our search has been hampered by the Easter holidays, with companies already contacted, off until Tuesday.

If we cannot get cover for all members, it will be necessary for members to purchase their own insurance individually.

I apologise for the late notice but I only received this information after I was able to obtain the Club’s post yesterday when the Centre reopened.

I will keep you updated when I get further information.

Yours faithfully,

Kenny

From: “Golf Ireland” <info@golfireland.ie>
To: “Kenny Lee” <kennylee@btinternet.com>
Sent: Friday, 19 Mar, 2021
Subject: Return to Golf Protocol under Step 2 of the NI Executive’s Reopening Pathway

Return to Golf Protocol under Step 2 of the NI Executive’s Reopening Pathway Note: This applies only to golf in Northern Ireland. All clubs copied for information. Following engagement with the relevant Government departments and agencies, Golf Ireland can confirm the following measures apply to the initial phase of reopening of Clubs in Northern Ireland on 1st April 2021. CLICK HERE FOR RETURN TO GOLF PROTOCOL UNDER STEP 2 This Protocol will be reviewed dependent on the public health situation and in line with the NI Executive’s reopening pathway with the next potential date for further relaxation from 12th April 2021. Golf Ireland will continue to work with the relevant departments and agencies in the Republic and Northern Ireland in the coming days and weeks on the resumption of further activities when the public health situation allows and will provide updates to clubs on these in as timely a manner as possible. Click here to view Golf Ireland’s guidance on the Rules of Golf and Rules of Handicapping during the COVID-19 pandemic Should clubs have any further queries regarding this Protocol, they can contact the Regional Manager in their area: connacht@golfireland.ie leinster@golfireland.ie munster@golfireland.ie ulster@golfireland.ie Latest Information on Covid-19 & Golf Kind regards, Communications Department Golf Ireland | Carton Demesne, Maynooth, Co. Kildare W23 R8C6 T: +353 (1) 505 4000 W: golfireland.ie

To: Club Communication Officers and Club Honorary Secretaries

FAO: All Members

NOTE: This relates to clubs in Northern Ireland, all other clubs copied for information.

GOLF WELCOMES NORTHERN IRELAND EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCEMENT ON REOPENING OF GOLF COURSES

Golf Ireland warmly welcomes the news that golf will be one of the first sports to resume under the next step of the Northern Ireland Executive’s reopening pathway.

Golf Ireland continues to work in close consultation with the NI Executive, Department of Communities and Sport NI to update a Return to Sport Protocol document which must demonstrate an incremental approach upon reopening.

The NI Executive has scheduled a review of the relevant data and case numbers on 16 March before announcing a possible date to proceed to the next step, as soon as this is known it will be communicated to all clubs. Return to Golf Protocol will also be circulated to Clubs as soon as the return date is known and Golf Ireland seek the support of clubs in the strict implementation of these documents to ensure a safe return for all.

Golf Ireland are also continuing to engage intensively with the Irish Government, highlighting the safety and health benefits of golf and working towards the resumption of golf as soon as the public health situation allows.

Further details of the NI Executive’s Pathway are available HERE

Kind regards,

Golf Ireland

Golf Ireland | Carton Demesne, Maynooth, Co. Kildare W23 R8C6

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