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Click here forphotos fromDay 1 Click here forphotos fromDay 2 Click here forphotos fromDay 3 AMThank you to Niall Flynn who captured many great photos from throughout the tournament which you canview below. THE BALTRAY BULLETIN It was a fantastic weekend of golf over the weekend for the 2024 Kingspan East of Ireland. With beautiful weather throughout thetournament, the course held up well and provided a great test for all players. The eventual winner was a deserving one after finishing2nd the last 2 years in a row! It was fitting to see local man from Dundalk Golf Club, Caolan Rafferty crowned champion. With a veryimpressive final round of 65, history was also made by Caolan with a total score of 273 for four rounds, the lowest winning score inthe history of the tournaments 83 years, beating South Africa’s Christo Lamprecht 2018 winning score of 274 by one shot.The tournament would not be possible without the support of members and we would like to extend a sincere thanks to all memberswho supported the event by helping with the various volunteer rolls throughout the event to contribute to making it such a success. JUNE 2024 - BALTRAY BULLETIN EDITION 12Kingspan East of Ireland 2024Pictured above: Captain Martin Healy, Winner Caolan Rafferty, Lady Captain Fleur McCloskey and Sponsor Mark ConnorClick here forphotos fromDay 3 PM

Head over to thenew membersInstagram Pageto see morephotos from thepresentationevening Update from the Ladies Committee Our recent Presentation on the 21st of May 2024, Mr. President Mark Kierans, was a fun filled night,Mr. President and his wife Patricia thoroughly enjoyed their evening. We would like to thank Mr.President Mark for his lovely prizes and Olwen Kirkpatrick was the very lucky winner.We would also like to thank the following for sponsoring our prizes:-PGA Tankard sponsored by Ann Fox, Fox Jewellers, 7th May 2024. Anne Walsh was the lucky winner.Approved Leinster Windows 18 Hole stableford on the 16th of April. Sharon Grace was the lucky winner.Cona Cup 18 Hole Stroke, medal GOY, sponsored by Specsavers, Drogheda. 9th April 2024. Jan Smyth was thelucky winner.Dates for your diarySheila Walsh Trophy Scotch Foursomes:Tuesday 11th June, 2024.(Presentation afterthe Golf).Captain’s Prize to the Ladies (Mr. MartinHealy): Tuesday 18th June, 2024.(Presentation in the evening).Tuesday 25th June 2024, R & A OpenQualifier. (Ladies golf on Thursday)18n Hole Stabelford sponsored by RibbonRouge: Thursday 27th June 2024.Open Week: starting 1st July, 2024:18 Hole Stableford sponsored by DesignGallery.Lady Captain’s Prize (Fleur McCloskey) Day 118 Hole strokes 9th July 2024Lady Captain’s Prize(Fleur McCloskey) Day 218 hole strokes/9 Hole gents, 13th July 2024. Well done to our SeniorFoursomes team who qualifiedlast Saturday in Dundalk GolfClub, the Quarter finals are inBalcarrick Golf Club on Sundaythe 7th of July next. The verybest of luck to all the team.Well done also to all the teamsover the last few weeks, thankyou for getting out there andputting on your red jumper andplaying for your Club. And thankyou to all the TeamCaptains/Assistants for yourguidance and helping the teamsalong their way.

Do you have any historical photosor articles about the club?? We are currently undertaking a project of collating andimproving the club artifacts. If you have anything which youwould not mind sharing to add to the clubs archives, pleaseemail it to ryan@countylouthgolfclub.com or call into theoffice with the physical item you have and we can scan itand give it back to you! Thank you!

TeamsMay was a busy month across the club with the majority of teams in action.In something of a recurring theme, the Mixed Fourball team were beaten in a sudden death playoff by Royal Tara. After a convincing firstround victory, the Leinster Trophy team were beaten in the second round by Laytown & Bettystown. John McCann’s Leinster Senior Men’steam were beaten also by Royal Tara. There were losses in the North Leinster Mixed Foursomes against Headfort and the Irish MixedFoursomes against Rush.Declan McVeigh and Allan Clarke’s Barton Cup team lost out to holders Ardee and their Jimmy Bruen side lost in a sudden death playoff toBlack Bush.In better news, after a convincing victory against Swords, the Pierce Purcell team, ably managed by Ken Meegan and Bernard Woodsmarched on to the next round on 15th June.The Barton Shield side qualified out of their group in Dundalk on the 25th May and movedforward to the next round. Finally the Mens Leinster Fourball led from the front by Captain Martin Healy enjoyed a play off victory againstEsker Hills and await their opponents in the next round.For each team to take the field, it takes players, managers and supporters. Significant work goes on behind the scenes to prepare, assistand help the teams. Undoubtedly while a number of results did not go our way, the Committee would like to sincerely thank the efforts ofall involved and acknowledge their commitment to forming and preparing teams in the last couple of months.Below are a number of photos from our various teams:Update from the Men’s Committee Timesheets and competitions Members are reminded of the following rules. Please note that these rules are designed to enhance the playing enjoyment ofour entire membership and it is expected that these rules will be followed.● Removing your name after 4pm on the day prior to a competition can be done by phoning the Pro Shop but this will result inyour entry fee being forfeited.● In the event of a member not showing to the course for their tee time, the member will be prohibited from playing in anycompetition for the following SEVEN days.● Competition timesheets are only for those members playing in the competition and not for casual play.● All players must play the format of the day until such time as the competition is over. For example if the competition on theday is being played in a three ball, it is prohibited to play in a four ball. Note that this extends to the tenth tee also. If thecompetition is in a three ball, it is forbidden to play in a four ball at any point on the course.● Players are reminded that they must at all times register for play on the timesheet including casual golf starting on the firstor tenth tee. ● Players not playing in the competition must give way to the competition.Contact: Please send through any correspondence for the Men’s Committee to mens@countylouthgolfclub.com

Updates from The Course Committee Course Manager, Wayne Murray reports that the following tasks will be carried out in June.Greens Greens will receive their 6th top dressing of the season –10 tonnes applied.Greens will receive their 7th wetting agent application ofthe year.Greens to receive an application of chelatediron/seaweed mix and ammonia to encourage growth andadd some colour to the turfThe 2nd green will be pot seeded for the 3rd time thisyear post the Regional Qualifier. Over recent years wehave begun an intensive pot seeding programme tofurther improve the sward and increase the fescuecontent of the green. We will aim to carry out thisprocess at least three times throughout the playingseason.Greens will receive their 3rd application of Attraxor. Thisis a growth regulator which targets Meadow grass (PoaAnnua). It discourages the meadow grass from seedingand tightens the sward refining the surface further. Greens will be spiked post the Regional Qualifier at theend of June with a 6mm solid tine. Disruption will beminimal. Surrounds Surrounds to receive an application of chelated iron andammonia to encourage growth and add some colour. Surrounds will receive their 5th wetting agentapplication of the year. Surrounds will receive their 4th top dressing of theseason – 10 tonnes applied.Selective seeding work and localised dressing will takeplace on some weaker areas and high traffic areas. Surrounds will receive their 3rd application of Attraxor.This is a growth regulator which targets Meadow grass(Poa Annua). It discourages the meadow grass fromseeding and tightens the sward refining the surfacefurther.Tees Tees will be spiked, aerated and pot seeded (20g/m2) toincrease our fescue content on the tee surfaces. 3rdapplication of the seasonTees will receive their 5th wetting agent application ofthe year. Tees will receive their 5th top dressing of the season – 15tonnes applied.Tees will receive an application of fertiliser to helpencourage growth. Sulphate of ammonia and seaweedmix will be applied. Tees will receive their 3rd application of Attraxor. This isa growth regulator which targets Meadow grass (PoaAnnua). It discourages the meadow grass from seedingand tightens the sward refining the surface further.Fairways Fairways will receive an application of chelated iron andsulphate of ammonia to encourage growth and enhancecolour.As growth begins to kick in now, general presentationlevels will increase accordingly.We will monitor any weed activity within the fairway turfand act accordingly if needed Grass Walkways Walkways will be spiked with a 13mm solid tine to relievecompaction.Walkways will be top-dressed and pot seeded for a 3rdtime this yearBunkers The faces of all bunkers will be blow torched to keepthem clean of any unwanted grasses and weeds. The tops turf of all revetted bunkers will be top-dressedas and when required to improve smoothness and toencourage the turf to establish.Localised seeding work around the tops of selectedbunkers will be carried out throughout June. Other Divot bags – I would like to thank all members for theircontinued support with the use of divot bags. It has anextremely positive impact on the condition of the links, and Iwould encourage all members to continue with their use of thedivot bags for the season ahead. Winter Tee Boxes - Members will notice some grass cuttingaround selected tees over the coming weeks. These includeright of the 4th green (original 5th tee box – pre-dating TomSimpson), the 9th tee and the 12th tee. We are continuing towork on these areas through out the summer in preparationfor the winter period. Our hope is that using these tees willgive us more options during the winter thus spreading wearand tear as much as possible.

Social Committee UpdateWe are glad to announce the full list of dates and sponsors for this years 9 hole social competitions.Timesheets will open on Thursdays at 20.00hrs 8 days prior to the 9-hole competitions. Please see noticeboard for all rules and playing criteria Mixed FoursomesMatchplayEntries Open 10thJune and close on25th June. All entries are to bedone via theProfessional shopaccompanied by entryfee of €5p.pMatches will run for a6 week period startingfrom 6th July Open to all members -best of luck to alltaking part!!

Updates from The Junior Committee If you missed the previous video where we discuss why the course appears so green and soft with Coursemanager, Wayne Murray of late please click the link below to watch the video. https://youtu.be/JVWRsWSkZSw Or where we discuss the bunker maintenance program please click the link below to watch the video. https://youtu.be/JVWRsWSkZSw If you have any questions about the course, please email them the General Manager viaryan@countylouthgolfclub.com and the most common questions will be answered in future video updatesUpcoming Podcasts and Video UpdatesDuring the Kingspan East of Ireland, The Bogeyman Podcast live streamed the final round of play! Ifyou missed it and would like to watch any of it back, please click on the image below to go to therecoding of the live stream. Jack McKenna 3rd place in Castlerock, SeanTuite and Sam Lavelle on tour at KilleenCastle. Jack also travelled to Scotland torepresent Ireland in the U16 Quadrangular

Updates from The Junior Committee Should anyone have any queries please, do not hesitate to contact us by email onjuniorcommittee@countylouthgolfclub.comHolly Kirkpatrick and Elizabeth Sue Sharkey were part of theteam that qualified in the Senior Foursomes 2024. Along withJunior Captain Gavin Tiernan contributing to a win in theLeister North AIG Barton Sheild Strokes. Taylor Rice alsopalyed in the Barton Cup. Adult Junior Competition Day 1 Fred Daly team 2024 and Golf 6’sDay 2 in Seapoint GC.With the future Fred Daly teamkeeping an eye on paly (AlfieMcKenna and Aidan Flynn) Isabelle Mullen 2nd in the KPMG Irish Kids Golf