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Host Club to the 2020 & 2021 Irish Amateur Open Championship Friday December 21st, 2018 Dear Member, Welcome to Galway Golf Weekly brought to you in association with tec support.

Club Lotto

The Winning Numbers for the Lotto Draw on Friday Dec 14th were 9, 12, 22 & 29. There was no winner of the Jackpot of €6,825. There was 1 Match 3 Winner - well done to Nancy Lillis who won the Lucky Dip €50.00. Jackpot on December 28th will be €6,850.

Men’s November & Dec 2nd & 9th & 16th Hamper Competition Vouchers Vouchers for the above are now available for collection from the Pro Shop.

Club Council Changes to Policy re Food Service & Children in the Club Bar Following on from meetings of Club Council on 26/11/2018 & 17/12/2018 please note that it is their wish that food service no longer be offered in the bar area to non-club members. I have been instructed to inform the members regarding same and to display appropriate notices.

For clarity:

- members who bring a guest (a non-member) with them and wish to eat in the bar are permitted to do so.

Exceptions to the above will be facilitated for: - Race Week, AM AM’s, Coffee Mornings etc.

In addition young children are no longer encouraged to use the club bar. This applies to the children of members and non-members alike whether in the company of a parent/guardian, or not.

The bar and dining room staff have been tasked with implementing the above changes and your co-operation is requested in relation to same. Appropriate notices have been put in place for the bar. In order to assist in the introduction of the above changes the bar and dining room areas have also been divided via the placement of additional planters.

Subscription Membership Payment Plan / Premium Credit Members who WISH TO AVAIL OF OR RENEW the 10 month easy payment plan for the 2019 Subscription fees are asked to contact Olivia in the office, prior to the end of November.

Members Moving from Junior to Student / Renewing Student Membership in 2019 Please note that to avail of Student Membership for 2019 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.

News from the Pro Shop Please see below.

Dining Room Credit Members are reminded that the dining room credit on their GUI Swipe cards must be used by the end of December or will be lost. The dining room staff can check the credit left on your card at any time by request. Any unused dining room credit will be cleared down on Friday Jan 11th next so please use your credit before then.

Locker Works Re Ventilation Locker No 1-29 have been ventilated thus far and the rest will be completed in the New Year.

Clubhouse Access - Christmas The Clubhouse will be locked from 4.00pm 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 4.00pm Christmas Eve.

Club Office Arrangements Christmas The Club Office shall close @ 5.00pm on Friday December 21st and open again on Wednesday January 2nd @ 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.

Former Club Secretary Manager Turns 90 Congratulations to former Club Secretary Manager Chris Caulfield who I believe turned 90 earlier this week. Best wishes from everyone at the club go to Chris on reaching that milestone.

2018 Member Surveys The summary results were sent out by email earlier this week. Thank you to all those members who took the time to give their opinion.

Members Qualified in 1st Aid and / or the use of the Defibrillator. I would welcome hearing from any member who currently holds a valid certificate in either 1st aid or the use of a defibrillator and who are willing for me to add their details to the publicly displayed notices regarding same. Staff training in this area took place this week. Please see below. Please note that the defibrillator has been temporarily removed from the clubhouse for repairs.

Happy Christmas from the Pro Shop We could like to wish all our members a Happy Christmas and thank you for your custom through out the year. Please join us on Sunday 23rd from 11am for mince pies and mulled wine. Best wishes for 2019! David, Roy and Linette.

Domestic Rugby Over Christmas I can confirm that we will be showing the festive rugby programme of Irish provincial games in the Club Bar. Matches are as follows:

22/12/18 Sat Rnd 11 PRO14 19:45 Leinster V Connacht eir Sport 1

29/12/18 Sat Rnd 12 PRO14 17:15 Munster V Leinster eir Sport 1

05/01/19 Sat Rnd 13 PRO 14 17:15 Leinster V Ulster eir Sport 1

21/12/18 Fri Rnd 11 PRO14 19:35 Ulster V Munster eir Sport 1

29/12/18 Sat Rnd 12 PRO14 17:15 Munster V Leinster eir Sport 1

05/01/19 Sat Rnd 13 PRO 14 19:35 Connacht V Munster eir Sport 1

22/12/18 Sat Rnd 11 PRO14 19:45 Leinster V Connacht eir Sport 1

28/12/18 Fri Rnd 12 PRO14 19:35 Connacht V Ulster eir Sport 1

05/01/19 Sat Rnd 13 PRO 14 19:35 Connacht V Munster eir Sport 1

21/12/18 Fri Rnd 11 PRO14 19:35 Ulster V Munster eir Sport 1

05/01/19 Sat Rnd 13 PRO 14 17:15 Leinster V Ulster eir Sport 1

Presentation of Senior Scratch Matchplay Trophy Sponsored by the Connacht Tribune The presentation of prizes for the above event will take place in the bar next Sunday evening at 7pm. Thank you to our sponsor Peter Allen of the Connacht Tribune.

New Rules of Golf Effective 1st January 2019 Are you ready for the new rules of golf? The rules of golf have been extensively modernised, bringing them up to date to fit the needs of the game today. Please see below for 20 of the most important changes to be aware of. I have made copies of the new 2019 rule book freely available over the last number of months. These remain available via the stands in the lobby downstairs in the clubhouse. I have also provided a copy of the official guide to the rules of golf (effective 1st Jan 2019) for the relevant committees. I am also in the process of getting agreement on relevant changes to our “local rules”. The committees of the men’s and ladies clubs must consider and decide upon the following in the coming weeks:

- Definition of the Terms of Competitions / Pace of Play Policies

- Sanctions & Penalties for Breaches of Conduct / Adherence with CONGHU Rules for Handicap Qualifying Competitions

Nollaig na mBan Please see below regarding the annual Nollaig na mBan celebrations on Sunday Jan 6th.

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, before 6pm on Thursdays weekly. Kind regards,

Dave Kelly General Manager

CARDIAC EMERGENCY PLAN On foot on an incident survey the scene / make scene safe.

Call 11//999 & request an ambulance to attend. If the incident has

occurred on the course ask to see if an Emergency Response Vehicle is

available as this can access areas of the course.

Call the Clubhouse & ask them to send for 1st responder & the AED.

At the scene the 1st responder will check for vital signs.

If no signs of breathing the AED Machine will be used.

1st Responder will continue to administer care until ambulance arrives.

IMPORTANT NOTES; There are labelled keys for all gates leading to the course attached to the AED. In the event of the ambulance not being able to access the course area where

the patient is being cared for the Course Gator Machine can be retrieved from the Course Sheds. This is agreed to be accessible inside the main shed gate at the wash down area

and keys are available on the defib bag. The flatbed of this machine can then be used to transport the patient to the ambulance.

Please Notify Club Manager of any such incident on 087 1326485

AED is Located in Lobby @ Stairwell

Our Staff & Members Trained as Cardiac 1st Responders are: Michael Casserly – Ranger - Valid to 21/12/2020

David Mortimer – Club Pro - Valid to End January 2019 Edwin Lambe – Greenkeeper - Valid to End of January 2019

Paul Connell– Greenkeeper - Valid to End January 2019 Naomi Culleton – Restaurant Manager – Valid to End of January 2019

Gabriel Cooke – Caterer – Valid to End January 2019 Dave Kelly – General Manager - Valid to 21/12/2020 Frances Dervan - Course Staff - Valid to 21/12/2020 Darragh Coen - Course Staff – Valid to 21/12/2020

Roy O Neill - Pro Shop - Valid to 21/12/2020 Lukasz Wasilewski - Kitchen - Valid to 21/12/2020

Joe O Farrell - Bar - Valid to 21/12/2020

Our Staff & Members Trained as Occupational 1st Aiders are: Michael Casserly @ 087 2982646 – Ranger - Valid to End December 2018

Olivia Conlon @ 087 653353 – Bar Staff – Valid to End December 2018 Roy O’ Neill @ 086 2506821 – Valid to Date TBC

Nollaig na mBan Sunday Jan 6th

2019 @ 6.00pm

Ladies please join us for a

Plate & a Glass of Wine for

“Little Christmas”

Tickets:

€15 from the Restaurant (Tickets to be purchased by 12 Noon

Jan 5th at the Latest)

Please Note: No Table plan in operation

Rules of Golf 2019

Are you ready for the new rules of golf? The rules of golf have been extensively modernised, bringing them up to date to fit the needs of the game today. One of the changes concerns how players must drop the ball. In taking relief under a rule, the player must let go of the ball from a location at knee height. Dropping from shoulder height is no longer permitted. “Knee height” means the height of a player’s knee when in standing position. But the player does not have to be in a standing position when the ball is dropped. To find out more:

Download the 2019 Rules of Golf App (for free!)

Visit the R & A website

Pick up copy of the players guide to the rules available in the clubhouse

Áine Binchy, 19th December 2018

This is a rush job, the

player’ will be dropping the

ball from knee height in

January 2019

Health & Safety for Golfers Remember Your Responsibilities please.

Use the bell on the 15th hotel to indicate when it’s safe to play.

Follow all Course Safety Signage.

Ensure proposed landing areas are clear of fellow golfers

before playing your shots, especially on holes 7, 12, 15 & 17

Stand a safe distance from the person swinging the club.

Yell “Fore” to warn fellow golfers of errant shots whether hit

by you or not.

Do not play under the influence of an intoxicant.

Be aware of your surrounding at all times.

Take care near all water hazards.

Exercise caution around all moving vehicles on the course and

in the carpark

Pace of Play Our agreed “Time Par” in Fourball Play is; 4 Hrs & 15 Min’s for 18 Holes 2 Hrs & 10 Min’s for 9 Holes This is not a Target – It is the Maximum Time Allowed

Suggestions for Improved Pace of Play

Allow Faster Groups to Play Through in Good Time

Be Ready to Play when it is your Turn

Agree with your Playing Partners a “Ready to Play” System

i.e. If you are Ready & it is Safe then Play! i.e. No “Honour” (except in Match play) – the 1st Player ready Plays i.e. Players should play their own ball before helping to look for a lost ball i.e. When not playing your shot you should be preparing to play your shot

Position Bags & Carts Correctly for a Quick Exit from Hole

Mark Scorecards between Holes as you Walk

If in Doubt Play a Provisional Ball

Watch the flight of the Ball Carefully

If each player in a fourball takes an average of just 5 seconds less to play each shot and if each players shoots +10 (80)