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THE BALTRAY BULLETIN OCTOBER 2024 - BALTRAY BULLETIN EDITION 15Update from the Management Committee Special General Meeting ReminderMembers are reminded that an SGM is taking place in relation to the critical clubhouse repairs on Thursday 24thOctober at 7.30pm. Notice of which was issue via email on October 10th.Please note that on conclusion of the Special General Meeting the Management Committee would like members toremain in attendance for a separate Information Meeting.This will be focused on membership and subscriptions levels at Co Louth Golf Club and there will be a shortpresentation on the night.We hope members will provide valuable feedback on this subject prior to the AGM in January where it will beaddressed further.Should any members who have any questions or queries around any of the above to please emailHonorarySecretary@countylouthgolfclub.com 17th Pathway – Winter programme of worksWe would like to thank members for their contribution towards the work to be carried out to the pathway leading tothe 17th tees. There was a large amount of very positive feedback received from members to progress with the workand we are glad to confirm this work is underway. Whilst the work is being carried out, you will note ropes in place which are there to direct traffic accordingly. You maytake your trolley through the ropes at designated entry point, please then use the right side of the green and exit atthe pathway at the back right of the green. If you are using a buggy you must not pass through the ropes and you mustdrive to the right of the mound to join the path at the right hand side of the green in order to access the 17th teeingareas. Member Guest Rules – Reminder We would like to thank members for their adherence to the member guest policy which was introduced earlier in theyear. Coming into the winter, members are reminded that from November 1st – March 31st (Winter) each yearmembers are only permitted to introduce guests on a Monday, Thursday and Friday. This policy excludes competitionplay. Restaurant/Pro Shop/Clubhouse Opening Hours – Effective from Monday 21st October It is now coming into the time of year whereby the operating hours of clubhouse facilities are reduced due to theshorter days. Please be aware of the following: Restaurant Opening Hours are now 9am with last orders at 6pm daily. Professional Shop will be open 30 min before first tee time and will be closing at 5pm daily The Clubhouse will be open 30 minutes before the first tee time and will close at 7pm daily.

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Updates from The Course Committee Course Manager, Wayne Murray reports that the following tasks will be carried out in August.Greens Greens will receive a pre-winter granular fertiliserapplication (6:0:27+2Mgo) mid-October to strengthen thegrass plant going into the Winter period.Greens will also receive an application of sulphate of Ironat the end of the month to harden the grass plant andprotect it from any disease. Greens will be top-dressed – 10 Tonne applied. SurroundsSurrounds will receive an application of sulphate of Ironand sulphate of Ammonia at the end of the month toharden the grass plant and protect it from any earlywinter disease. Tees Tees will receive an application of sulphate of Iron andsulphate of Ammonia at the end of the month to hardenthe grass plant and protect it from any early winterdisease. Select tees will be top-dressed during the month ofOctober to improve the surfaces further and help withrecovery from another very busy season. The par 3’s willreceive extra top-dressing. Fairways Fairways, post seed germination, will receive andapplication of liquid fertiliser, 35:0:0, to help develop thenew grass seedlings. Fairway top-dressing is scheduled for the end ofOctober/beginning of November. This task will bedependent on a suitable window of dry weather. We willaim to complete this task with as little disruption aspossible. Grass Walkways Walkways will be spiked, top-dressed and fertilisedthroughout the month of October. Bunkers The faces of all bunkers will be blow torched to keepthem clean of any unwanted grasses and weeds.The sand levels will be checked in all bunkers and toppedup accordingly to maintain playing quality. Depending on the weather we may also begin somebunker revetment near the end of October. Please referto the Winter Programme of Works 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. Pitch marks – can I encourage all members to please repairtheir pitch marks at all times. The winter programme of works will begin during the month ofOctober. During the first two weeks of October, we plan to re-turf both the white 4th tee and the 9th white tee. Pleaseadhere to all directional signage in these areas. Ropes, posts and protection measures will also come intoeffect during October. It is paramount we protect the weakerareas of the course to keep turf quality as high as possible allyear round. Without these measures, coupled with hugevolumes of foot traffic every year, would leave certainproblematic areas unplayable during the winter months. Update regarding the 6th White teeMembers may have noticed that 6th tee not up to standardin recent times. This was caused due to regular maintenancewhereby it was sprayed to kill off the unwanted grass speciesand weeds that grow. As could be seen this had quite aneffect on this particular tee surface. There is no need for concern as the pot seeding which wascarried out is performing well and you will already see a greatimprovement to the surface. Central Carrys Walkways will be spiked, top-dressed and fertilisedthroughout the month of October. Roughs As per the winter programme, rough maintenance workwill commence during the first week of October. Lower Practice area Members are kindlyreminded that ballsshould not be hitfrom the teeing areatowards the chippinggreen. Please adhere to therules of the range atall times when usingthis area.

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Update from the Men’s Committee TeamsThis year marks the end of Pat Farrell’s reign as Senior Cup & Barton Shield manager as he stepsdown from his role.During Pat’s leadership over the past 3 seasons, the Senior Panel has consistently grownstronger, setting extremely high standards and pushing for provincial and national success. Histenure has seen notable victories in both Senior Cup and Barton Shield. Pat’s attention to detailand commitment has been outstanding and with the support of his backroom team have laid thefoundation for future success with inclusion of our younger players in the squad. We wish Pat allthe golfing success for the future and look forward to seeing him walking the fairways as asupporter in 2025 and beyond.Rules for CompetitionThe Men's Committee kindly reminds all members wishing to participate in competitions that theRules of Competition apply and must be adhered to when entering any event at County LouthGolf Club.These rules can be found on the club website in the "Club Documents > Men's CompetitionInformation" section. Additionally, a printed version will be posted on the notice board andplaced near the computer terminal within the next month.The Committee strongly encourages all members to familiarise themselves with the entry rules,eligibility criteria, and requirements, as all competition entrants are considered to have read andagreed to the rules.End Of Year Presentation Evening A great evening was had celebrating all of the prizewinnersfrom throughout the summer.

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Social Committee Update2024 9 hole Social - Events a great success!!Some information for anybody to read about the 9 hole socialteam golf held during the summer over 18 Friday evenings.Total number of players including guests and friends 1406. - That’s an average of 78 per week.Total number of prizes handed out 108. Total number of golf balls given away 56 dozen. - That’s 672 balls. There's a lot of golf balls hiding out there on the course waiting tobe found!!The social committee wish to thank the following for their hugecontribution to the enjoyment of everybody who took part.The guys in the pro-shop, the guys in the starters cabin, all the staffin the restaurant and bar. Nav & Ross with the great variety ofmenu selections, the administration staff in the office and finally allthe Super Sponsors, who year in and year out continually supportour social golf.Thank you all.Regards.The Social Committee. Quiz Night Great fun had with a full house putting theirknowledge to the test!!

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Join the private members Instagram Page for more photos and updates from current events click the icon to go to the pageUpdates from The Junior Committee Should anyone have any queries please, do not hesitate to contact us by email on juniorcommittee@countylouthgolfclub.comDaniel McKenna, Jack McKenna, and Louis Goodman were honoured during the presentation fortheir impressive summer of golf, which included securing Leinster and Munster titles andproudly representing Ireland on the international stage.Your U19 Girls Inter-club were honoured for their performance in WarrenpointGC All- Ireland. Coming home with a sliver medals. Some juniors receiving their prizes at the presentation end of summer presentation Kindlysponsored by Hibernia Steel Products, Tracey Kitchens and Wardrobes and Champion lettings.

Baltray Bulletin 15th Edition

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