Fore May 2011 - Malahide Golf Club

Malahide Golf Club
FORE!
Magazine - May 2011
MICHAEL CRADDOCK – RIP
MICHAEL
CRADDOCK
COURSE
REPORT/
SWANS
CLUBS
TIP FROM THE PRO/
GOLF RULE
INTERCLUB
COMPETITIONS/
JUVENILE NEWS
OTHER NEWS/
SOCIAL
CALENDER
PHOTO
GALLERY/
RECIPE
Michael (Mick) Craddock (Malahide) died on
Saturday 2nd April 2011. Born in 1935, he was one of
the Craddock brothers whose impact on golf in
these Islands was immense. The Craddock families
are synonymous with golf in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
and beyond. Mick contributed so much to both the
fabric and history of Malahide Golf Club. In 1952 he
won the Leinster Boys’ Championship. He became a
full member of Malahide Golf Club in 1956. In the
same year he achieved a distinction probably unique
in Irish Golf. In July 1956 playing off two, he won the
Captain’s prize of Harry Thornberry, setting a new
course record twice, in the process. In the 45 Hole
Captain’s prize, he had two rounds of 70 which
constituted a new course record given that the eight
tee had been moved back by 40 yards. In 1954 Mick
and Tom Craddock competed in the Irish Amateur
Open Championships at Royal Dublin. In 1956 he got
his first interprovincial cap with Leinster along with
his brother Tom. In 1957 he won his second captain’s
prize and made the Leinster team for a second year
in a row. He also reached the semi-final of the Irish
Amateur Open Championship at Royal Portrush. In
1959, when he was only 23 years old he announced
his retirement from Golf due to a soccer injury which
caused serious cartilage damage to his left knee. He
missed the triumphant Malahide Senior Cup team of
1965 because of this injury. The break of a few years
from active sport helped his knee considerably and
Mick found that he could ease his way back to
top-level golf. In 1966 he rejoined Malahide golf club
and was back in the Leinster team, which shared the
interprovincial Championship title with Munster at
Royal Co. Down that year. Mick enjoyed numerous
successes on the scratch cup circuit with wins at
Tuam, Hermitage and Roscrea. One of his most
notable victories came at the inaugural St Anne’s
scratch cup in 1971 beating a very strong field that
included Joe Carr, Bernard Rogers and sinking the
putt to beat Oliver Gough on the 18th green. He was
capped five times for Leinster in 1956, 1957, 1966,
1967 and 1970 playing a total of 27 matches. In the
late 1970s, Mick became increasingly interested in
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MICHAEL CRADDOCK - RIP
golf administration though he remained an active
competitor. He served on numerous committees in
Malahide Golf Club before moving on to the Leinster
branch of the GUI. He was part of the triumphant
Malahide Barton Shield winning teams of 1971, 1978
and 1982 along with the Barton Cup winning team
of 1981. His involvement in the Leinster branch
paved the way for him becoming non-playing
captain of the Leinster team, which he led to victory
in the interprovincial championships of 1981. He
became a selector for the Irish team before taking
on the honour of Irish team captain at the turn of the
millennium. Mick served his beloved Malahide Golf
Club as Captain in 1983 and President in 1997 and
one of his fondest times was when he was giving his
weekly clinics to the Juveniles on the old course.
Many sons and daughters of members got their start
in golf from Mick.
May he rest in peace.
SWANS ON OUR COURSE
3 RD HOLE ON THE BLUE COURSE
Look, see and admire the nest in the lake as you walk to the 3rd
green on the Blue course. The nest consists of a large pile of
vegetation including old reeds. A nest can be up to 4 meters
(15ft) in diameter.
The chalky greenish-blue eggs are laid at intervals of 48 hours
& a clutch averages 5 to 6 eggs. Incubation can last 35 to 41
days with the Pen doing most of the sitting.
So we look forward to the arrival of cygnets by mid- May. Over
the last few years another pair of Swans on the lake at the 5th
hole on the Yellow course have attempted to build a nest and
lay some eggs but to no avail. It seems that this will be a
successful year for them too.
By Kathleen Murphy
COURSE REPORT
Following very poor growth on the fairways a major reappraisal
has taken place regarding the level of fertilizer applied.
Best practices on other courses were examined with a view to
achieving higher standards. A temperature controlled, slow
release fertilizer has been applied to all fairways. This product
has a 27% portion quick start so that improvement should be
evident within 14 days of application. If the results are as
envisaged a further application will be applied in the Autumn.
This should carry the fairways through the Winter months and
eliminate our problem of poor levels of grass growth.
Three new Lifebelts have been acquired and sited between the
ponds on 1st and 9th Red, back left of pond on 2nd Red and
between ponds on 5th and 7th Red. Hopefully they won’t have
to be used but it’s good to know their position in case of an
emergency.
From a security point of view the waste bin should not be used
to keep the course toilet door open as unauthorised access can
easily be gained to the machine shed. Please use the code and
close door after visit.
Next Winter the right side of the avenue will be planted with
Laurel hedging to give a more uniform approach. Spring bulbs
can then be planted which should enhance the overall
appearance.
Brian Howlett Course Convenor April 2011.
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CLUBS
Malahide Golf Club Singers & Choir
Other Competition News
Wed March 2nd 2011 saw the first performance of the
Malahide Golf Club Singers. It was a very enjoyable evening
with a diverse programme of songs ranging from musical
theatre, South Pacific and Joseph, to the Beach Boys and
Abba. We came together in November 2010 and are made up
of experienced choral singers and beginners alike. Our aim is
to bring some light entertainment to our Club. We are a fun
loving but hard working group and we are open to everyone.
Look out for the dates of our next performance at the end of
May.
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Paula Costello won the Doreen Stafford Salver.
Malahide, represented by Ciara Smith and Mary Rock beat
Ashbourne 2 up on the 18th in the 2nd round of the Irish
Mail All Ireland Fourball Trophy 2011.
Unfortunately the Island beat them in the 3rd round of the
competition.
Lily Owens won the Captain’s Prize and Golfer of the Year
Award at the Leinster Alliance in Woodbrook Golf Club.
Colette Moran.
Snooker Club
Unfortunately Malahide failed to qualify for the semi-finals of
the North Dublin Snooker League this year. The qualifiers
included Clontarf, Howth, Balbriggan and Donabate with
Clontarf defeating Howth and Donabate seeing off Balbriggan
both on a 3-2 score-line. The final, which was held in Howth
Golf Club, was a nail-biting affair with Clontarf finally
overcoming a gallant Donabate side in the final frame to take
the title. Congratulations to Clontarf on their success but,
hopefully, with some new blood, Malahide will be in a much
stronger position to contest for the honour next year. If anyone
is interested in representing the club on the green baize, please
contact Alan Reilly on 087-2346059 or Tommy Rusk on
085-1740777
Tommy Rusk.
Bridge Club
The 29th Annual General Meeting of the Malahide Golf Club
Bridge Club took place on Monday 11th April 2011, followed
by Dinner and Presentation of prizes. Our club President, Kevin
Goss attended with his wife Denise and presented the winner
of the President’s Prize, Donal Hughes, with a rescue club. The
President presented 18 beautiful prizes to the other lucky
winners of this competition. Mary Kennedy presented her prize,
a beautiful painting of the 9th hole on the yellow, painted by
artist Sile O'Donovan, to the winner Bernadette Mulcahy. A
further 18 prizes were presented in this competition to very
appreciative winners, followed by an Easter raffle which insured
everybody went home with something! A 'mini' version of the
club choir entertained and a great night was had by all. The
Bridge season will recommence in September 2011 with
Michael Walsh as incoming Captain.
Sile O’Donovan & Mary Stanley standing under the cherry
blossom tree on the 1st on the Red course during the Irish
Mixed Foursomes Match between Malahide & Balcarrick on Sat
16th April 11.
Mary Kennedy
Poker Club
Poker takes place every Tuesday at 8 pm in Malahide Golf club
and is as popular as ever. We have at least 25 Lady members.
Poker will continue throughout the summer months. All are
welcome including beginners.
Anne O’Neill
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TIP FROM THE PRO JOHN MURRAY
The Chip & Run shot, a shot that the Professionals use, as Charl Schwartzel proved on the 1st hole at the 2011 Masters.
Here are Six Steps you need to do to improve your
CHIP & RUN PLAY.
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With regards to
the swing, imagine
using your putter,
ie. No wrist action,
just swing
shoulder only in a
pendulum motion
The Club of choice
for this shot is a 7
iron.
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5
The first thing that
has to be adjusted
is the grip, here we
move our hands
down the grip
almost to the end.
3
On follow through
the left arm is
straight no wrist
action, weight on
left foot and head
still.
6
Taking the time to
set up for this shot
is crucial. Here you
can see a narrow
stance played from
right foot, hands
forward, weight
70% on the left
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Your successful
result in action.
RULE 24
OBSTRUCTIONS
RELIEF FROM IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS:
Rule 24-2
OBSTRUCTIONS:
There are two types of obstructions, movable and immovable.
An obstruction is anything that's artificial and includes cart
paths, roads, rakes and basically anything put on the course by
Man rather than nature. An artificial object that can be moved
without unreasonable effort, without undue delay, and
without damaging the course is considered a movable
obstruction. Artificial objects that cannot be moved without
unreasonable effort, without undue delay, and without
damaging the course are considered immovable
obstructions.
NOT OBSTRUCTIONS:
The following are not considered obstructions: (i) Walls, fences,
stakes, and other objects that define out of bounds. (ii) An
immovable obstruction or part of the immovable obstruction
that is out of bounds. (iii) any object or construction deemed
by the Committee to be an integral part of the golf course. (iv)
a leaf or twig are not obstructions as they are natural objects
and are therefore considered loose impediments.
RELIEF FROM MOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS:
Rule 24-1
(i) A player may move a movable obstruction, if the ball moves
in the process; it must be replaced without penalty.
(ii) If the player's ball comes to rest in or on a movable
obstruction, without penalty the ball may be lifted, the
obstruction removed, and the ball dropped (placed on the
putting green) as near as possible to the spot directly
underneath the place where the ball lay in or on the
movable obstruction but no nearer the hole.
NOTE--if the ball to be placed or dropped is not
immediately recoverable, the player can substitute another
ball.
NOTE--other than equipment of the players and an
attended flagstick, no other obstruction may be removed
that might influence the movement of the ball while it's in
motion.
First of all interference from an immovable obstruction occurs
if a ball lies in or on an immovable obstruction. Interference
also exists if the obstruction is so close to the ball it interferes
with the player's stance or area of intended swing. NOTE-interference exists on the putting green if the obstruction
intervenes on the player's line of putt. Intervention of line of
play through the green does not constitute interference.
(i) Through The Green (is the whole area of the course except
the teeing ground and the putting green of the hole being
played and all hazards on the course) -without penalty, the
player must find the spot on the course nearest to where the
ball lies, it's determined by (a) no nearer the hole, (b) avoids the
interference for which relief is being taken, (c) the spot is not
in a hazard or on the putting green.
The player must lift the ball and drop within one club-length
of the spot determined by the criteria defined above in a,b,c.
Also, the spot or point of nearest relief must be determined
without crossing over, under, or through the immovable
obstruction.
The exception where crossing over, through, or under does not
apply is to cart paths or artificial surfaces.
(ii) Immovable Obstruction In a Bunker: The same procedure
is followed as described above except the ball must be
dropped in the bunker.
(iii) Immovable Obstruction On the Putting Green: the
player must lift the ball and place it in the nearest point of relief
to where it lay where there is no interference from the
immovable obstruction if relief is being taken.
NOTE--this position could possibly be off the green.
NOTE--if the player has interference from anything other than
the immovable obstruction in which it's clearly unreasonable
for the player to make a stroke, the player is not entitled to
relief.
The player is also not entitled to relief from an immovable
obstruction if interference only occurs through an abnormal
swing, stance or direction of play.
NOTE--if a player's ball is in a water hazard the player is not
entitled to relief for interference from an immovable
obstruction.
NOTE--another ball may be substituted if the player's ball to be
placed or dropped is not immediately recoverable.
1. Mark the position of the ball with a tee peg.
2. Remove the rake.
3. If the ball moves, you must replace it without penalty.
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BALL LOST IN AN IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTION: Other than in
a water or lateral water hazard, if reasonable evidence exists,
the player without penalty can substitute another ball and take
relief from the spot it entered the immovable obstruction.
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Procedure For Relief From
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Obstruction – Rule 24-2b.
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1. Mark the ball with a tee peg.
2. Using the club you think you will play the shot with, find
the nearest point of relief.
3. Mark that point with a tee peg.
4. From that point use your longest club to measure one club
length not nearer the hole.
5. Drop the ball in that area.
If the ball was off the green it may not be dropped onto
the green.
If the ball was on the green it must be placed at the nearest
point of relief, which may even be off the green.
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THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATING THIS RULE:
MATCH PLAY--LOSS OF HOLE
STROKE PLAY--TWO STROKES
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INTERCLUB COMPETITIONS 2011
Ladies Interclub Competition 2011
TEAM
JUNIOR
CUP
INTERMEDI
ATE CUP
MINOR
LEAGUE
CUP
CHALLENGE
CUP
SENIOR
FOURSOME
S
MANGER
1ST ROUND
2ND ROUND
YVONNE
POWER
WON V
GREENORE
IN
LUTTRELSTO
WN 12TH
APRIL
V
LAYTOWN
BETTYSTO
WN IN
FOREST
LITTLE
23RD MAY
WON V
HOWTH IN
CORRSTOW
N 18TH
APRIL3
V THE
ISLAND IN
KNIGHTSBR
OOK 23RD
MAY
ANNA MC
GRATH
BREEGE
CLANCY
LOST V IN
CORRSTOW
N 18TH
APRIL
LIZ
O'BRIEN
WON V
CLONTARF
18TH APRIL
CIARA
SMITH
QUALIFYIN
G ROUND V
ST.ANNES
IN
LAYTOWN
BETTYSTO
WN 11TH
JUNE
JUNIOR
FOURSOME
S
EILEEN
MC CANN
& SADIE
BURKE.
WON V
CO.LOUTH
3RD& 9TH
APRIL
MIELE
FOURBALL
MARIE
TOLAN &
MARY
WILSON
WON V
HOLLYWOO
D LAKES
ON 10TH
APRIL
LADIES
FINGAL
SENIORS
LOUIE
O'MAHON
Y
DRAW V
SKERRIES
21ST APRIL
JUVENILE
TEAMS
MARY
ROCK
V
BEAVERST
OWN IN
KNIGHTSBR
OOK 23RD
MAY
V VIRGINIA
14TH &
21ST MAY
V
BALCARRIC
K 16TH
MAY
3RD ROUND
Men’s & Mixed Interclub Competition 2011
2ND ROUND
3RD ROUND
WON V
CORBALLIS
WON V
HOWTH
7TH
MAY
TEAM
MANGER
1ST ROUND
SENIOR CUP
DARRAGH
SMITH
QUAL.CORRST
OWN 25TH
JUNE
BARTON
SHIELD
DARRAGH
SMITH
QUAL. LUCAN
11TH JUNE
JUNIOR CUP
DONAL
HUGHES
QUAL.
CORBALLIS
28TH MAY
BARTON CUP
BILL CAFFREY
WON V
ROYAL
DUBLIN
JIMMY BRUEN
SHIELD
TOMMY RUSK
QUAL.MALAHI
DE 19TH
JUNE
METROPOLITAN
TROPHY
PAUL
THOMSETT
WON V
HOWTH
PIERCE
PURCELL
SHIELD
BILL LOWE
QUAL.
SKERRIES
14TH MAY
LEINSTER
FOUR
BALL
ERIC
HAYWARD
WON V
HOWTH
WON V
DONABATE
IRISH MIXED
FOURSOMES
DONIE
O'SULLIVAN &
PAULA RYAN
WON V
BALCARRICK
WON V
SHERRIES
8TH MAY
UDEN CUP
SHAY TONER
WON V
SWORDS
OPEN
V
DONABATE
22ND MAY
MC DONNELL
CUP
JIM MC
MAHON
WON V
HOLLYSTOWN
7TH MAY
JB CARR
TROPHY
PETER
GERAGHTY
BYE
BEST CUP
THOMAS
MAGNER
FRED DALY
TROPHY
ANDREW
KEATING
QUALIFIED IN
BALBRIGGAN
U 15'S BOYS
MARTIN
DUNNE
COMMENCING
MID MAY
JUNIOR
FOURSOMES
ANDREW
KEATING
HOLLYSTOWN
23RD JUNE
V
CLONTARF
21ST MAY
V ISLAND
20TH MAY
V DONABATE
15TH MAY
LOST V
BILL FARRELL &
WESTMANST
O'GRADY CUP
JOAN
OWN 8TH
WEBSTER
MAY
JIMMY
QUAL.CORRST
CARROLL
NEIL CORR
OWN 27TH
TROPHY
JUNE
MALAHIDE GOLF CLUB NEWSLETTER - PAGE 7
V THE ISLAND
22ND MAY
V CORBALLIS
2ND MAY
Juvenile News
‘JUNIOR PRO-AM SERIES’
Juvenile coaching finished in March and we would like to thank
John and Chris for all their effort with the Juveniles over the
winter.
Below is a complete and finalised event list for the 2011
QUALIFIER
April 2011 saw the first of the 18 holes Juvenile competitions
with a decent turnout from the Boys in both competitions
although we would like to see the timesheet full. The first
competition was held on Thursday 21st April and won by Sam
Nolan with a great score of 47pts. Sam has been working very
hard on his game all winter. Niall Murphy won the second
competition on the 28th April with 41pts. Well-done Niall.
The girls had a great start to their competitions with two
12-hole scrambles organised by Mary Rock, Colette Moran and
Peggy Dempsey. They were a great success with an excellent
turn out from the girls who seemed to enjoy this format. We
would also like to thank Ciara Smith and Marie Falvey for their
help with the girls on the 2 Competition days.
Going forward with the competitions we would ask all
Juveniles to come up and play. Please check the diary for all the
dates and please turn up on time with your GUI or ILGU card.
Thanks to Peggy Dempsey and Mary Corr for all the hard work
they do starting the competitions on the Thursdays.
A reminder to all Juveniles and Parents - any Juvenile who has
not yet got their handicap must do so before the 1st of June
2011. This means 3 singles cards done in Malahide and signed
by an adult member. Simply put the 3 cards into an envelope
marked ‘cards for handicaps’ and put into the competition box
in the bag room.
Team News
The boys played their first team competition this year in the
Andy Desmond Trophy (foursomes). The first round was played
in Forrest Little where we beat Howth. In the second round we
beat Portmarnock to progress to the semi-final in the links in
Portmarnock. In the semi-final we beat Beaverstown and this
left us in the final against Balbriggan. The final was a tight
match with Philip Smith and Andrew Conlon winning 1up in
the first match. Conor Sutton and Eoin Sweeney unfortunately
lost 3 down so we lost 2 down overall. It was a great
performance by the team to reach the final. We would like to
give credit to our subs Pierce Finnegan and Sean Costello for
their support. We also would like to thank the members who
came to support us on the day.
The boys also played the qualifying round of the Fred Daly on
Friday the 29th of April in Balbriggan. On a tough day we
qualified along with the Island, which is a great achievement
by the team. There was a notable score of 76 from Conor
Sutton, the second best score of the day. The team was Conor
Sutton, Philip Smith, Gavin Purcell, Eoin Sweeney, Andrew
Conlon, Sean Costello and Pierce Finnegan, sub Daniel McEvoy.
We now go into Singles match play with 4 away and 3 at home
v The Island. The date is to be confirmed. Please come out and
support the team.
ST. HELENS BAY GOLF RESORT
26TH & 27TH APRIL
QUALIFIER
MILLTOWN GOLF CLUB
8TH JULY
QUALIFIER
MITCHELLSTOWN GOLF CLUB
25TH JULY
QUALIFIER
KILKENNY GOLF CLUB
15TH AUGUST
QUALIFIER
MALAHIDE GOLF CLUB
26TH AUGUST
FINAL
ST. HELENS BAY GOLF RESORT
TBD
Event is being sponsored by Zurich Insurance & Arachas
Brokers (joint sponsorship)
Darragh Smith
JUVENILE GIRLS AT HOLLYWOOD LAKES MASTER CLASS
MALAHIDE GOLF CLUB NEWSLETTER - PAGE 8
MEMBERS NIGHT
A reception for new members and their spouse/partners was
held on March 25th to meet our officers, committee members
and representatives of the various clubs e.g. bridge, choir,
snooker etc.
Our President Kevin Goss welcomed all the new members
followed by our Captains Pat & Pauline.
Each new member received a ‘welcome pack’ which included
our diary, information sheet and a gift from our Pro John &
Michelle Murray.
Our caterers excelled themselves with a magnificent buffet laid
out in the centre of the restaurant and hot canapés served by
their pleasant staff. They kindly provided this at a sponsored
rate.
The member’s night then followed at 8.30pm and the sponsors
and other members joined us.
The Malahide Golf club singers and choir sang a few songs
adding a touch of class to a very successful evening thoroughly
enjoyed by all members.
Laura Mahony
OTHER NEWS
Wanted: Trolley Tokens
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Web Development Upgrade & Re-design
Tommy Rusk has been working on our Web Development.
It was generally agreed that we should seek to re-design our
site to bring it up-to-date with a much-improved ‘look and
feel’. The go ahead has been given to Re-design & Upgrade
the MGC Web site. The new system will be simpler to use &
it will be easier to access all the various areas within the site.
The system will also be future-proofed and any new
upgrades will automatically be applied to our web site. There
will be a bright new Home Page.
Can members please check their Golf Bags and Rain Gear
and anywhere else that you may have stored Trolley Tokens
and please return any tokens you may have to the Pro Shop
as our stocks are extremely low.
New access System
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Your Malahide GUI and ILGU card will open the doors by
swiping your card through the card reader. The information
is taken from the black magnetic strip; try not to swipe your
card through too quickly or the system will not read the card
correctly, similarly when swiping the card, keep it flush with
the card reader with the black magnetic strip nearest to the
wall and facing to the right.
Non members GUI / ILGU cards will not work on the system;
visitors and your guests will have to use the Pin Code for
Access.
PIN CODE ACCESS
Please inform your visitors and guests of the Pin Code so
that they can access the car park barrier, the Clubhouse and
the Locker Rooms with the same pin code. Please ensure
that your guests and visitors are aware of the codes, as this
will greatly help them enjoy their visit and similarly assist the
staff, by not continually having to answer the buzzers.
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Importantly there will be training for the various different
users. Simply by entering usernames & passwords changes
and additions can be made to the various sections, from
Competitions to Pro shop to the Caterers.
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We are also looking at a Proposed 3 D Course Flyby. This
would give you a 3D view of each hole on the course
through the new web site.
Diary Changes
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Juvenile Committee has announced that the fundraiser 4
Person Team event‚ which was scheduled for Saturday 16th
April has been moved to Saturday 28th May 2011.
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Vice Captain’s Fred’s Prize will now take place on the 11th
June 11.
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Lady Vice Captain’s Liz’s Prize will now take place on 18th
June 11.
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SOCIAL CALENDAR
RULES NIGHT:
BALL UP A TREE
Anne O’Sullivan of the ILGU gave a Talk on the Rules of Golf on
Tuesday, 5th April, which was very well attended. Anne has a
very easy manner and imparted a lot of information in a
friendly and humorous way.
Anne started off with the basics of etiquette, which everyone
knows we should abide by.
It is not enough to know your ball is in a tree. You must be able
to identify it. If you shake the tree and your ball falls down, you
will be penalized one shot. You may declare the ball unplayable
and then shake the tree.
ETIQUETTE
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Be courteous at all times.
Make sure no one is near you when you swing a club.
SHOUT FORE when appropriate.
Do not stand on another player’s line of putt.
Be ready to play and keep up with the group in front of
you.
COURSE
(1) Repair pitch marks immediately. They take two weeks to
repair if not dealt with immediately
(2) When rakes are left in bunkers they should be left with
the head of the rake facing the green.
(1) If your ball then falls down you may proceed under
unplayable lie and drop two club lengths directly below
where the ball lay in the tree.
(2) If your ball does not drop from tree you must deem it
lost and play it as near as possible to where your last
shot was played from.
She highlighted the different penalties incurred, for the same
offence, in Strokeplay and Matchplay.
This is only a brief synopsis of what was covered on the night
and is not a substitute for reading and understanding the rules
of golf!
Linda Newman Matthews
QUIZ:
MATCHPLAY
(1) If you are even one second late the penalty is
disqualification!
On Tuesday 8th March there was a Table Quiz.
The Quiz Master was the ever-popular Dermot McCann and it
proved to be a great night.
Jeannette Brophy & family were the ultimate winners!
THE PLAYER
(1) Your ball SHOULD have a unique ID mark. If two players
are playing the same type and number ball and hit it in
the same direction and neither ball can be identified,
they are both deemed lost and both players must play
from where they hit their last shot (shot and distance).
(2) If your ball is sitting in deep rough or covered in sand in
a bunker and your ID mark is not immediately visible,
you may NOT turn the ball over to see if it is yours. You
must inform your opponent that you intend to mark the
ball. Then you can lift it and identify it as yours and then
replace it as near as possible to the original lie.
(Exception: if ball is covered in mud you may remove as
little as possible of mud to identify the ball before
replacing in its original lie).
TAKING RELIEF. NEAREST POINT OF RELIEF (NPR)
(1) Nearest not nicest!
(2) VERY IMPORTANT: Do not lift ball until you know for
sure what your options are. It may be better to play ball
as it lies.
(3) There is no distinction between fairway and rough.
(4) If two NPR’s are equidistant, you may pick either.
FASHION SHOW:
In aid of Huntington's Disease Association on Tuesday May 18th
at 8pm This year's Fashion Show will feature the latest summer
collections from
KOCOON
DIVINE
MALAHIDE GOLF CLUB PRO SHOP
JUST FOR YOU JEWELLERY
M.C. - Niall J Dalton (Nobody does it better!)
So come along for a good night and lend your support to a
really worthy cause
Tickets €5 per head - available on the night
OPEN TO MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
MALAHIDE GOLF CLUB NEWSLETTER - PAGE 10
PRO AM ST FRANCIS HOSPICE
Hospice (Philip Walton) Pro-Am 10th June 11
The Pro-Am in aid of St. Francis‚ Hospice Raheny on 10th June
2011 is a great day out.
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There will be a member’s draw for the 2011 Pro-Am teams
and it will take place (each team worth €600) on Wednesday
25th May at 9:30pm in the bar.
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Webster, Joe O’Neill, Eamonn O’Reilly,
Smith, &
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Michael O’ Connor (086 8175347) )
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Club Day
The Ladies and Men’s Committees have agreed to support
this worthy cause by holding a Club Day competition for the
Hospice. The competition
fee on both these days will be
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€10. The Men’s competition will be held on Sunday 8th May
and the Ladies on 17th May (18 Hole PGA Tankard). You will
be playing for the normal prizes on these days but from the
proceeds of the competitions, the Men’s and Ladies
Committee will give the Pro Am Committee enough money
to put 3 teams into the Pro Am on 10th June. The winners
of)
Class 1, 2 & #
3 and the runners-up of Class 1, 2 & 3 on the
8th
)May will
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and one team will go forward from the Ladies competition
on 17th May.
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23RD - 25TH SEPTEMBER 2011, KILLEEN CASTLE COLF
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CLUB
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day clinic
The exclusive ticket offer has been extended to the 31st
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Exclusive on site VIP car parking on each day
May 2011.
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Season Ticket to the Ladies Irish Open at Killeen Castle
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Entry on all six days – 3 days of practice including
opening ceremony and 3 days of
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ONE complimentary green fee @ Killeen >
Castle to be
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used in 2011/12 with a value of €125
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charge of €5.95 per ticket
The PING Pavilion is a private pavilion situated on the
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Payment for your ticket will not be processed until 1st
magnificent signature 7th hole, which is a double dog leg par
of June 2011
5 with water down the left and heavy green side bunkers.
TICKET APPLICATION FORMS ARE IN THE MENS AND LADIES
PING Pavilion Ticket holders can come and go from the pavilion
LOCKER ROOMS
at any time. It provides private dining, bar and toilet facilities
together with an outdoor-seated area. PING Pavilion ticket
ANY QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT ME
holders will also have VIP car parking on site adjacent to the
pavilion.
ALMA 086 8652085
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Entry to the private PING Pavilion Thursday to Sunday
and entry to the tournament on all six days
ONE complimentary green fee @ Killeen Castle to be
used in 2011/12 with a value of €125
Killeen Castle Loyalty Card which will give you a 20%
discount on green fees for up to four players on any day
when playing Killeen Castle in 2011/12
NNB.
ALISON NICHOLAS
WILL BE GIVING A CLINIC ON
FRIDAY 27TH MAY 11 at 1PM.
ALL MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
ARE WELCOME.
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PHOTO GALLERY
TEAM IRELAND WERE THE WINNERS OF OUR VERY SUCCESSFUL
WINTER LEAGUE AND ALL TEAMS HAD A WILD NIGHT.
TEAM SCOTLAND WON THE BEST COSTUME AWARD
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JOE AND FRED REALLY GOT INTO THE SPIRIT OF THE NIGHT!
OBAMA ENJOYED HIMSELF TOO!
THE LADIES LOOKED GREAT!
THE MC MAHON SISTERS ALL ON TEAM GREECE!
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THE SAUDI ARABIANS DRINKING!!
DON’T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA!
THEY DANCED TILL LATE!
THE GIRL WITH THE BLACK DRAGON TATTOO!
Sweden!
Great Mixed
Themes!
MEHEECO!!
BUNNY HOP:
The Bunny Hop, sponsored by Jackie Walsh (Queensway
Furniture) and Barbara Kelly (Java Junction), was held on
Tuesday, 12th April.
Lorraine O’Connor, Orla McMahon, Vera Mahood and Maeve
Duffy won it with a nett score of 61.
AN OFFICER & A GENTLEMAN!
MALAHIDE GOLF CLUB NEWSLETTER - PAGE 13
RECIPE FROM OUR CATERERS
CHICKEN TAGINE WITH APRICOTS AND ALMONDS
Ingredients
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1 •teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium red onion, halved, then sliced 1/4 inch thick
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1 •teaspoon ground ginger
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1/2
teaspoon
turmeric
5 fresh cilantro
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
5 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups water
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3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons mild honey
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1 •(3-lb) chicken, cut into 6 pieces, wings and backbone
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
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discarded
1/2 cup dried Turkish apricots, separated into half
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1 •tablespoon unsalted butter
½ cup roast almond
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Preparation
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! turmeric,
! pepper,
" 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Add chicken and turn
Stir together
ground #
cinnamon,! ginger,
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to coat well.
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Heat butter
• and 1 tablespoon oil in base of tagine (or in skillet), uncovered, over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then
brown half
• of chicken, skin sides down,
$ turning over once, 8 to 12 minutes.!Transfer to a plate. Brown remaining chicken in same
manner,•adding any spice
mixture
left
in bowl.
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Add onion and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to tagine and cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic
and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Tie cilantro and parsley into a bundle with kitchen string and add to tagine along with 1/2
cup water, chicken, and any juices accumulated on plate. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
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While chicken cooks, bring honey, remaining cup water, cinnamon stick, and apricots to a boil in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan, then
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reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until apricots are very tender (add more water if necessary). Once apricots are tender, simmer
until liquid is reduced to a glaze, 10 to 15 minutes.
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! moderate heat and cook almonds, stirring occasionally, until
While apricots cook, heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in a small skillet !over
just golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
Ten minutes before chicken is done, add apricot mixture to tagine. Discard herbs and cinnamon stick, and then serve chicken sprinkled
with almonds on top.
Sam and Roumany
Better Because We Care
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A BIG THANK YOU FROM MALAHIDE GOLF CLUB TO ALL OUR SPONSORS!
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