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News Updates from the LadiesCommitteeNews Updates from the MensCommitteeNews Updates from the JuniorCommitteeNews Updates from the CourseSub Committee News Updates from the HouseSub CommitteeBi- weekly Members newsletter to keep you up to date with all that is going on in the clubTHE BALTRAY BULLETIN NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS1ST MAY 2023 - BALTRAY BULLETIN EDITION 2VOLUME 12General Club Updates andMore...General Managers Update General Managers Update It has been a busy couple of weeks for all in the club with a lot of hard work going on inthe background. I have been working with Lorraine on the timesheet set up and wenoticed a small error which may be giving members the impression that the course is alot busier than it actually is with visitor bookings. Although we are in a strong positionwith bookings, the timesheets made it appear that the course was so full, that therewere hardly any times left to book. Gladly this is now resolved and we have thetimesheet settings updated. Wayne and his team continue the fantastic work on the course getting it ready for theseason ahead. Recently, Richard Windows, Head of Sustainable Agronomy:Championship Venues, The R&A visited the course to check progress and make anynecessary recommendations. He was extremely impressed with the condition of thecourse and I will post the report that was returned to the club in the members sectionof the website for all to view, to see just how impressive the feedback was. Great progress is being made by the House Convenor in relation to the odour issues andis advancing plans to deal with the number of leaks in the clubhouse which really cameto light in March. A detailed project plan to deal with various issues in the clubhousehas been drafted and the start of a robust preventative maintenance program is welland truly under way which is brilliant to see. The Course Development Sub Committee continue to work tirelessly in the backgroundgathering feedback from members and ensuring that all members will have thenecessary information needed to understand the proposed plans from Mackenzie &Ebert . There are a number of member engagements planned in the near future. I wouldrecommend all members engage wherever possible to fully understand the proposalsthat are being made by the world renowned course architects. Thank you and see you in the Club soon.Kind Regards, Ryan DonagherGeneral Manager
Friday Social competitions will become available the previous Tuesday eveningSaturday competition tee times will become available on the previous Wednesday Sunday Tee times will become available on the previous Thursday Please note the following update to when tee times become available for booking onlineWith effect from May 1st 2023, the following changes will come into effect to make booking onlinemore streamlined and easier for all members to book the tee times required online. Weekend Competition Tee times will become available online on a ROLLING 10 day basis at8:10pmFor example: Tuesday Competitions will remain at the current 8 day's ahead opening time with no change tothis I.e tee times for Tuesday competitions open for online booking the previous Monday eveningat 6pmMember/Guest Tee times These tee times will become available to book online on a ROLLING, 6 days in advance basis andthere is no longer a 3 day requirement to book guests. Once the tee times are available online,members can book any available casual tee time available. It is hoped that this change will provide an easier booking experience for all members. If you haveany questions in relation to the above changes please email General Manager, Ryan Donagher viaryan@countylouthgolfclub.com Important changes online booking opening times Volunteers required for the East of Ireland and The Open QualifierExcitement is now building for the East Of Ireland Championship taking place 3rd-5th June 2023 In order to make the event a huge success we require the help of members! If you are availableto support the running of the event by giving up a minimum of 3 hours of your time on any of theabove days please email reservations@countylouthgolfclub.com and let Lorraine know when youwould be available to support the event. Similar to above, The 151st regional Open qualifying event takes place on the 26th June and allsupport would be greatly appreciated.There will also be lists available in the locker rooms where you can put your availability forward for either day event.
A great addition to the clubs safety with the recent addition of 3 more defibrillators that arenow available in case of an emergency. New Defibrillators AvailableA number of staff members have been trained in the use of defibrillators and the defibrillators are very user friendly even forthose who may not have used one before. Training is going to be arranged in due course for members who want to be familiarwith the use of defibrillators however in the meantime should you ever come across anyone in distress:Please ensure that you get a unit to the person required as fast as possible and callEmergency services on 999 or 112 as soon as possible for assistance. Under the stairs beside the restaurant. The Weather Hut at the intersection ofholes 3/9/12The Weather Hut left side of 5th teeThe Weather Hut left carry of 17th holeCurrent Defibrillator Locations
Ladies Inter Club TeamsNews Updates from the Junior Committee Ladies Committee Updates The Ladies Junior Foursomes Inter Club Team won their match against St Margaret's onSaturday last. They are through to the next round which takes place against Royal Tara GolfClub on the 7th May. The juniors being coached by Scott and Cian are intheir second week of coaching. 29 juniors are beingcoached on Sunday and Thursday afternoons. It isreported that they are learning new skills andfantastic fun is being had by all involved. Thank youto Scott and Cian.The Junior Committee have continued the Golf 6’straining each Sunday and would encourage allbeginner juniors to participate in this training.Please contact the Junior committee onjuniorcommittee@countylouthgolfclub.com In other Interclub news the Fred Daly, County LouthGolf Club v’s Donabate will be played on 07th ofMay. Three at home 15.40pm, 15.50 and 16.00, withtwo away. Best of luck County Louth Golf Club.The other Ladies Inter Club Matches will be played during the month of May, so Scott andhis team will probably be busy giving lessons to help the teams prepare for the upcomingmatches. LC Marie, Team Captain: Marie McGuirk, Team: Ann O'Brien, Delia Berkery Holly Kirkpatrick,Ann Marie Daly, Geraldine Meegan, Therese O;CallaghanKaren Upton and Aoife Allen in St Margaret's The very popular adult/ junior competitions will commenceon the 15th of May. This is a great opportunity for adultmembers to play with our junior members, all levels arecatered for. This is a 9 Hole mixed Tee competition bookingvia the BRS, more details to follow. P.S. Some Dads take this competition very seriously. The Dates are as follows.15th of May Adult/Junior Competition Day 1 @ 6pm 22nd of May Adult/Junior Competition Day 2 @ 6pm29th of May Adult/Junior Competition Day 3 @ 6 pm14th of June Adult/Junior Competition Day 4 @ 6pm28th of June Adult/Junior Competition Day 5 @ 6pm
Mens Committee Updates Inter Club Team Success! Pierce Purcell took place on Sunday 16thApril with 3 matches at home and 2 away.Matches kick off at 2.50pm. It was a greatmatch and delighted that Co. Louth got thewin by 3.5 to 1.5. Well done to all of theteam involved on this occasion and best ofluck in the next round where they willmeet Laytown & Bettystown on Sunday 7thMay. Our senior cup team kick off their 2023 campaign against The Island on Saturday 6th May @ 2.30and our Towns Cup team take on Greenore on Sunday 7th @3/3.30 L/R. Eric Yelverton, Paul Lynch, Hughie Thornton, Declan Mc Veigh (joint manager)Derek Neor, Martin Healy, Kevin Walsh. Course set up for Competitions In order to have the course playing at its best, it is important forthe course set up to be done in a way that distributes wear andtear. This is especially important on tee boxes. Below shows how thecourse will be set up to keep in line with handicap qualifyingcompetitions, along with managing the wear and tear of thecourse so that you can enjoy the best playing surfaces. All Single, Stroke, Stableford and V-Par Will be played from thepermanent marker.All other competitions, the course markers will be set up asfollows:Week 1Stones for all tees Green, White, Blue The odd numbers will be 3yards back on each tee. The even numbers will be 3 yardsforward.Week 2Switched. The odd numbers will be 3 yards Forward & even 3yards back.Wayne has an option to move a tee up to 10 yards forward orback. This will result in the course playing the same length for allsingles competitions.Fourball and team events Wayne will put the tees where hewishesMulti Tee Handicap explained.Player A Handicap index 10.0. PlaysGreen. Rating 71.3 He looks up the GreenChart Chart to give a playing handicap of11.Player B Same 10.0 index plays white,Rating 72.9. Adds 1.6 onto his index(Difference in rating between the greenand white) Looks up the white chart for11.6, now his PH is 13.Player C Same 10 Index plays Blue. Rating74.4. Adds 3.1 (Difference in ratingbetween the green and blue) onto hisindex looks up the blue chart for 13.1. Nowhis P.H 15.The player playing the harder course getsthe difference in the rating added to theirindex. Then they look at the chart for thatcourse.Semi Open Next Wednesday 3rd May Tee times 12.00 to 14.00. A member and guest can playoutside of theses tee times and still be in the competition.
Progress continues on the upgrade to the upper practice facilities Course Updates Day 1 Work Begins Day 2 - Progress End Of Week 1As can be seen from the images above, there has been great progress madeon the new upper practice area. It is hoped that the astro strip will be inplace this week and will be ready for use by the weekend!End Of Week 2 Below
Updates from the Social CommitteeCommitteeittee FRIDAY EVENINGS 9 HOLE GOLF.The friendly 9 hole Friday commenceson Friday 19th May 2023. A couple of necessary changes tobooking and entering are included in therules this year.Time sheet becomes active on TUESDAY9th May at 8.00pm. Please ensure (1) Your purse is boostedto accept the booking. (2) You must login at the pro-shop prior to collectingyour card. (3) All players must be GolfIreland registered members includingguests. (4) All cards to be returned tothe score box in reception. It is not necessary to record your scorein the computer on completion of your 9holes. Generally, competitions will be 4person teams, 2 scores to count.Handicaps will be on the ticket issuedafter you log in the 4 people playing onthe team. Here's to a wonderful summer of fungolf. Enjoy it and hopefully the weatherco-operates.The Social Committee.Sponsor List for Friday 9Hole Competitions 2023Thank you to all sponsors for your generous support!
McBreen Environmental carryingout CCTV and Smoke testing ofdrains ODOURS FROM DRAINSContinued progress is being made to resolve the odour issues experienced in the clubhouse Smoke testing the entire system to check for leaks was carried out recently and this has shownpositive signs in that there are no internal leaks from any sources in the clubhouse. Clubhouse Updates This shows that the recent works done to seal drains and addingtraps to sinks in the bar has made great improvements. The next steps will be dditional surveying of older drains under themembers bar for which there is no information on record. This willestablish if there are open unvented drains from former connectionswhich are no longer in use under the member’s bar. If there are,these will be capped and sealed.The results of the additional investigations are being coordinatedwith our consultant engineer to identify any additional remedialworks that may be required. We will keep the members appraised ofour findings and proposed works.The rendered finish on the east facing gable of the original two story building has failed. Raindriven by easterly winds is penetrating the render and travelling down the masonry wall and intothe bar. We have received quotations to insulate and seal this gable and this work is planned tobe completed over the coming month. Following completion of the east gable, the managementcommittee is developing a plan to address the remaining external wall areas as part of anenvironmental upgrade of the building envelope.The flat roof over the 1980’s locker room extension has failed in several places. Tenderdocuments are being prepared for replacement of this roof. The intent is to carry out this workover the summer months. This is a major infrastructural project and the members will beprovided with updates on a regular basis.Leaks in the ClubhouseFollowing the wettest March in history it has really highlighted the issues with the leaks that existaround the clubhouse. There are two sources of water ingress into the Clubhouse.1.2.Plans are being advanced with various engineers and contractors to ensure that we can find the bestsolutions possible to ensure that the issues experienced will be dealt with to ensure a long termsolution and fix is made.
Image from the hosting of the PGA Championship, Regional Qualifying 27th April 2023