Templemore Golf Club News;

Captains Drive-in;  It was a fantastic weather day with blue sky’s and a fantastic turn out of family members and friends of all, which made it a great community day.  Captain Tommy Foley praised all involved and also his delight with the huge turnout. He gave a great motivation speech to the club in its quest for the future and congratulated all the members for supporting the club in times when there was uncertainty with its future.   Lady Captain Sara Hearne thanked all the ladies for their support and looked forward to the challenge of steering the Ladies club into the future and expressed with the support of her father PJ Leahy and Uncle Liam Leahy that the challenges will be made easy to overcome.  President of the Golf Union of Ireland Mr. John Moloughney congratulated both Captain Tommy Foley and Lady Captain, Sara Hearne, President Phillip Ryan and Lady President Bernie Stapleton and assured them of his full support.  John gave a historic account on the evolution of Templemore Golf Club to the present day, almost 50 years, and also of the original founder members (and acknowledged that he was not one of them) and felt very proud to have evolved from the 9 hole golf club member in Templemore to the position of President of the Golf Union of Ireland.  Club Captain Tommy Foley also expressed the pride and delight of the club with John’s achievement.   There was great banter with lots of food supplied by the ladies and own bar service by Rody Cawley.  A great and proud day for Templemore Golf Course.

 

Condolence;  The club Captain Tommy Foley on behalf of Templemore Golf Club members expressed deepest sympathy to Teddy Kennedy  on the passing of his wife Mary (née Looby) peacefully at home. Sadly missed by her loving husband Teddy, son Paul, daughter Laura, brothers Liam, Jack, Dinny, Pat and Tim, aunt Biddy (Healy), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.  May she rest in peace.

 

9 Hole Friday Competition;  A 9 hole competition is been arranged for Friday afternoons with the tee off at 2pm.  Check out the upcoming date in the Club house Locker room.

 

9 Hole Open Competition; The 9hole S/Ford Open competition will continue until further notice. Come in and play at any-time that suits you and you will be guaranteed a game. Fee; €5. Re-entry €3. All are welcome. New Rule; Entries to this competition can be included for H/C adjustments.

 

Names for the Spring League; There are 8 places left on the Spring League list.  If you cannot get into the club house, phone or text Liam 087 4115773 to put you name onto the selection list.  Entry fee €20.  Don’t delay give this league your full support.

 

50/50 Lotto; The 50/50 Lotto will be commencing as soon as possible. Full support by all members will be required to make this Lotto a great success. All funds will be for the development of the course, the replacement and purchase of new machinery that will improve our course conditions.

 

Membership Affordable Payment Rates;  You can pay into the “drop box” in the locker room or “pay online”, either way, as soon as possible! The following Rates are selected to make the membership affordable to all sectors of the community both home and way. Gent; €350. Lady; €300. Couple; €500. Country Member; €150. Beginner, Gent;(Annual Rate for 3 years). €200. Beginner, Lady;(Annual Rate for 3 years). €170. Junior: (15-18yrs.-2nd Level) €50. Students Green Fee Membership: (3rd. Level & Student Garda,.) €70. OAP/Clergy, Existing; €230. OAP/Clergy, New: €270. OAP/ Couple, Existing; €350. OAP/ Couple. New; €350. Unemployed; at the 1st. Jan. €270. Distance Members; (Lady & Gent, Outside 50k) €150. Juvenile; (Under 15yrs.) €25. Family; (Children under 15yrs.) €500. Green Fees; (No reduction for 9 hole) €10. Green Fee; Junior Juvenile or Student €5. Entry Fee; Suspended . Membership can be made direct to the club or distance membership and private subscriptions can be made online on the club web site; www.templemoregolfclub.ie

 

Green Fee Reminder;  The Green Fee for 2018 is now €10 for 9hole or 18 hole.  “There is just one rate”.

 

Membership vouchers; Vouchers make the ideal present for Membership, Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Special Occasions or Corporate Incentive Presentations and Team Building for seasoned golfers, beginners and those that want to take up the Game of Golf; Visit our Web Site and order your voucher by selecting the “Membership” tab and scroll down to the “Voucher” button and order it on-line or contact the club number; 0504 31400 or any committee member or email; info@templemoregolfclub.ie

 

The advantage of playing 9 holes of Golf in Templemore;  Templemore Golf Course is available to all golfers, members and non-members and members from other clubs to get in your practice rounds, beginners, active retiree’s and families who want to take up the sport  will get assistance from any committee member, here are some positive reasons for golfing in Templemore Golf Course;

Good Outdoor Exercise; 9 holes + 2hrs. 18 Holes = 4hrs.  Good Social occasions, Presentation Nights, Social Mixed, Senior Events and Away Trips.  The Handicap System allows members of different abilities an equal chance of winning.  Various Category of Memberships are available at different rates. (Membership rates are on our web site).  Full Annual Membership €350 = Approximately, only 95c. per day.  New members are the lifeline of the club, so all existing members are encouraged to tell all your friends to take up membership and test their skills on this challenging Golf course. Registrations Forms for new members are now available on-line on our web site, or at the club house or contact Martin Bohan 087 0509278 or any of the committee members. All are welcome.

 

New Additional Members;  All current members are encouraged to introduce only “ONE NEW MEMBER” Lady or Gent, Junior or Student, Senior or Family, Active Retiree’s or any person interested in taking up the sport.  It will be a huge advantage to building the club membership.

 

Seniors, Thursday 22nd. Feb; It was a blustery bitter cold day despite leaving the Tee off till 2pm.  However, there was a great turn out.  Captain Tommy Foley complemented all who braved the weather and also complemented the voluntary workers for the necessary winter work on the course.  He also appealed to all to attend to a Bunker, by weeding and raking.  One bunker each will be a great benefit to the appearance of the course.  He also offered condolence to Teddy Kennedy on the passing of his wife Mary on Monday 19^th.    Seanie Gleeson offered a speedy recovery to John (The Saint) Stapleton and to Phil Ryan both on illness recovery.  He also gave a great humorous and vocal commentary on the winners as follows; 1^st. Team;  Liam Daly, Seanie Gleeson, Tom Kennedy, John Galvin.  2^nd Team; Tom McGrath, Sheamus Ryan, Ollie Murrey, Donal Golden.  3^rd. Team;  Mick Murphy, Pat Maher, Willie Hovery, Tony O’Toole.   All is looking well for this Thursday 1^st. March.

 

LMC;   At the LMC, AGM in Roscrea on Monday 19^th. Feb. it was agreed to play Templemore Golf Course on Saturday 22^nd. September 2018.  The first outing will be in Portumna on April 5^th.  Watch this space to see Liam Daly defending his 2017 win.

 

Adopt a Bunker Campaign;  A call up is required for the “Adopt A Bunker” volunteers to remove the winter look off the bunkers by raking and weeding. “Just call in and get on with the work”. As a reminder, the Bunker list on the notice board are as follows;  Hole 2; Martin Bohan and George Collins.  Hole 3;  John Greed, Michael Webster, Tony O’Toole.  Hole 4; Michael Walsh, Seanie Gleeson, Pat O’Connell.  Hole 6; Joe O’Connor, Tom McGrath.  Hole 7;  John Galvin, Rody Cawley.  Hole 9;  Liam Daly. P. Moloney.   Anyone not on the list but have some free time will also be welcome to dig in.

 

Fixtures; 

Munster County Clubs;  Round 2;  Winners, Spanish Point/Doneraile-v-Templemore.

A.I.G. Pierce Purcell 26/27^th. May;  in Ballykisteen Golf Club.  Round 1; Ballykisteen-v-Templemore.  Round 2;  Ballykisteen/Templemore-v-Winners, Clonmel/Thurles.

Mixed Foursomes 16/17^th. June;  East Section in Tipperary Golf Club, Round 2; Templemore-v-Clonmel.

Cup and Shield Requirements;  for Foursomes, Fourball Match Play and Single match Play are listed in the Club House locker room.

Munster Golf;  Irish Cups and Shields Tournaments 2018 are now listed on the Club House Locker room for details.  The AIG Cups and Shields National Finals will be in Thurles Golf Club on 21/23 September 2018.  The Irish Mixed Foursomes National Final will be in Miltown Golf Club 5/6 October 2018.

 

Your Swing Thought by Bubba Watson;  “The key is that you have to think about the shot, and when I say that, I mean you have to think about your target, not your swing. You don’t want your mind to create the bad shot. You want to think about your target, and that’s all you want to think about. You have to think about the target and not focus on anything else”.

If you cannot get into the Club to put your name on the list, just send a text to Liam 087 4115773 to get your name onto the list . Do not delay as the draw for teams will take place on Wed. 21^st. Feb.  Entry fee €20.  Give this league your full support.

Templemore Golf Club News;

Captains Drive-in;  The New Date is now arranged for Sunday 25^th. Feb.   9hole S\F Mixed Scramble.  Apologies have been expressed by Captain Tommy Foley for the many cancellations due to the continues bad weather.  Registrations will commence at 12.30 with Tee off at 1 pm.  All members are expected to support our Club Captains, Tommy Foley and Sara Hearne and Club Presidents, Phillip Ryan Snr. and  Bernie Stapleton in make this a great solidarity start and support for your Golf Club for 2018.  Refreshments will also be available for all in the club lounge after drive-in ceremony for those not taking part.  Bring all your families and make this a great social event for all.

 

Congratulations;   Congratulations to Mr.John Moloughney on his promotion to President of the Golf Union of Ireland.  At the GUI AGM last Saturday 17^th. February John was presented with his medal of Honour. This is a great historical occasion for Templemore Golf Club that one of its founder members achieved this prestigious position in the World of Golf.   John in his presentation speech gave great credit to his own club Templemore Golf Club and on the development of the club by volunteers in setting the standard on course work achievements by volunteers.  He also expressed his gratitude to his club by representation with former President (Current PRO) Tony O’Toole and Honorary Secretary Pat O’Connell.  We wish him well and every success in his new post.

 

Historic AGM as Clubs steer GUI forward;  The first meeting Since 1912 attended by clubs at the Annual General Meeting of the Golfing Union of Ireland on Saturday 17^th. Feb. represented the most significant of a series of governance changes that the organisation has undergone in the last three years.  Addressing the issue of One Governing Body, the Chairman added: “Over the past two years, the Discussions’ Group has consulted widely with all stakeholders in producing a Proposal for One Governing Body which was approved in principle by both Boards prior to Christmas. The Provincial Councils of the GUI and the District Executives of the ILGU are currently being briefed on the proposal and it is envisaged that if and when the final detailed proposal is approved by the GUI Board, Clubs will be invited to briefing sessions in March or April before being put to simultaneous EGMs of both the GUI and the ILGU.”  “There will be an increased emphasis on golf development & promotion in the new body and significant additional investment in club services and club support”.

 

9 Hole Open Competition; The 9hole S/Ford Open competition will continue until further notice. Come in and play at any-time that suits you and you will be guaranteed a game. Fee; €5. Re-entry €3. All are welcome. New Rule; Entries to this competition can be included for H/C adjustments.

 

Names for the Spring League; Get your name onto the list now to avoid any delay on the start of the league.  Draw for teams will take place on Wed. 21^st. Feb.  Entry fee €20.  Don’t delay give this league your full support.

 

50/50 Lotto; The committee have agreed to commence a 50/50 Lotto as soon as possible. Full support by all members will be required to make this Lotto a great success. All funds will be for the development of the course, the replacement and purchase of new machinery that will improve our course conditions.

 

Membership Payment;  You can pay into the “drop box” in the locker room or “pay online”, either way, as soon as possible! The following Rates are selected to make the membership affordable to all sectors of the community both home and way. Gent; €350. Lady; €300. Couple; €500. Country Member; €150. Beginner, Gent;(Annual Rate for 3 years). €200. Beginner, Lady;(Annual Rate for 3 years). €170. Junior: (15-18yrs.-2nd Level) €50. Students Green Fee Membership: (3rd. Level & Student Garda,.) €70. OAP/Clergy, Existing; €230. OAP/Clergy, New: €270. OAP/ Couple, Existing; €350. OAP/ Couple. New; €350. Unemployed; at the 1st. Jan. €270. Distance Members; (Lady & Gent, Outside 50k) €150. Juvenile; (Under 15yrs.) €25. Family; (Children under 15yrs.) €500. Green Fees; (No reduction for 9 hole) €10. Green Fee; Junior Juvenile or Student €5. Entry Fee; Suspended . Membership can be made direct to the club or distance membership and private subscriptions can be made online on the club web site; www.templemoregolfclub.ie

 

Membership voucher Gift; Gift Vouchers make the ideal present for Membership, Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Special Occasions or Corporate Incentive Presentations and Team Building for seasoned golfers, beginners and those that want to take up the Game of Golf; Visit our Web Site and order your voucher by selecting the “Membership” tab and scroll down to the “Voucher” button and order it on-line or contact the club number; 0504 31400 or any committee member or email; info@templemoregolfclub.ie

 

9 holes of Golf;  Templemore Golf Course is available to all golfers, members and non-members and members from other clubs to get in your practice rounds, beginners, active retiree’s and families who want to take up the sport  will get assistance from any committee member, here are some positive reasons for golfing in Templemore Golf Course;

Good Outdoor Exercise; 9 holes + 2hrs. 18 Holes = 4hrs.

Good Social occasions, Presentation Nights, Social Mixed, Senior Events and Away Trips.

The Handicap System allows members of different abilities an equal chance of winning.

Various Category of Memberships are available at different rates. (Membership rates are on our web site).

Full Annual Membership €350 = Approximately, only 95c. per day.

New members are the lifeline of the club, so all existing members are encouraged to tell all your friends to take up membership and test their skills on this challenging Golf course. Registrations Forms for new members are now available on-line on our web site, or at the club house or contact Martin Bohan 087 0509278 or any of the committee members. All are welcome.

 

New Members;  All current members are encouraged to introduce only “ONE NEW MEMBER” Lady or Gent, Junior or Student, Senior or Family, Active Retiree’s or any person interested in taking up the sport.  It will be a huge advantage to building the club membership.

 

Seniors Thursday 15^th.Feb; Due to inclement weather the event was again cancelled.  All is looking well for this Thursday 22^nd.

 

GUI Handicap System Changes;  Like golfers, the system does not stand still and a number of further refinements, borne out of experience and new evidence, were introduced with effect from 1 January, 2018.   A number of key principles were taken into consideration during this review process, to encourage participation in both competition and social golf.  Make the system fairer for players of all abilities.  Make the handicapping system uniform throughout Great Britain & Ireland.  In Ireland, it has been agreed that there will be a limit of 36 for men and 45 for ladies in respect of future initial handicap allotments.

 

Course Volunteer Work;  A call up is required for the “Adopt A Bunker” volunteers to remove the winter look off the bunkers by raking and weeding. “Just call in and get on with the work”.

 

Your Swing Thought for the week; “

Templemore Golf Club News;

 

Captains Drive-in;  The Captains Drive-in has been cancelled due to the bereavement of Pat Joe Stapleton and the serious bad weather conditions.

 

Bereavement;   Patrick (Pat Joe) Stapleton, Laha, Castleiney, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, in his 96th year, 11th of February, 2018. Husband of the late Nora. Deeply regretted by his loving family, Paddy, Jerry, Eddie, Kathleen and Josie, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters in law Carmel and Sheila, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace.

 

Open 9 Hole Competition; The 9hole S/Ford Open competition will continue until further notice. Come in and play at any-time that suits you and you will be guaranteed a game. Fee; €5. Re-entry €3. All are welcome. New Rule; Entries to this competition can be included for H/C adjustments.

 

Spring League is now ready to start; Get your name onto the list now to avoid any delay on the start of the league.

 

Lotto; The committee have agreed to commence a “Half & Half” 50/50 Lotto as soon as possible. Full support by all members will be required to make this Lotto a great success. All funds will be for the development of the course, the replacement and purchase of new machinery that will improve our course conditions.

 

Have you paid your membership yet?. If not, you can pay into the drop box in the locker room or pay online, either way, as soon as possible! The following Rates are selected to make the membership affordable to all sectors of the community both home and way. Gent; €350. Lady; €300. Couple; €500. Country Member; €150. Beginner, Gent;(Annual Rate for 3 years). €200. Beginner, Lady;(Annual Rate for 3 years). €170. Junior: (15-18yrs.-2nd Level) €50. Students Green Fee Membership: (3rd. Level & Student Garda,.) €70. OAP/Clergy, Existing; €230. OAP/Clergy, New: €270. OAP/ Couple, Existing; €350. OAP/ Couple. New; €350. Unemployed; at the 1st. Jan. €270. Distance Members; (Lady & Gent, Outside 50k) €150. Juvenile; (Under 15yrs.) €25. Family; (Children under 15yrs.) €500. Green Fees; (No reduction for 9 hole) €10. Green Fee; Junior Juvenile or Student €5. Entry Fee; Suspended . Membership can be made direct to the club or distance membership and private subscriptions can be made online on the club web site; www.templemoregolfclub.ie

 

Gift Membership vouchers; Gift Vouchers make the ideal present for Membership, Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Special Occasions or Corporate Incentive Presentations and Team Building for seasoned golfers, beginners and those that want to take up the Game of Golf; Visit our Web Site and order your voucher by selecting the “Membership” tab and scroll down to the “Voucher” button and order it on-line or contact the club number; 0504 31400 or any committee member or email; info@templemoregolfclub.ie

 

Good Reasons to play Golf in Templemore Golf Club;

Good Outdoor Exercise; 9 holes + 2hrs. 18 Holes = 4hrs.

Good Social occasions, Presentation Nights, Social Mixed, Senior Events and Away Trips.

The Handicap System allows members of different abilities an equal chance of winning.

Various Category of Memberships are available at different rates. (Membership rates are on our web site).

Full Annual Membership €350 = Approximately, only 95c. per day.

New members are the lifeline of the club, so all existing members are encouraged to tell all your friends to take up membership and test their skills on this challenging Golf course. Registrations Forms for new members are now available on-line on our web site, or at the club house or contact Martin Bohan 087 0509278 or any of the committee members. All are welcome.

Seniors Thursday 8th. Feb; There was a great turnout last Thursday 8th. Feb. despite some inclement weather, however this did not deter the faithful from competing. Best wisher were expressed to Captain Tommy Foley and Sara Hearne and to both Presidents Phillip Ryan Snr. and Bernie Stapleton on their drive-in this Sunday to open the season. Also best wished were expressed and a speedy recovery to John Stapleton (The Saint) who is extremely missed from the club.

 

Seniors Winners; The winners on Thursday 8th were; 1st Team; Ambrose Purcell, Pat Costello, Mick Carey, Ollie Murray. 2nd. Team; Mick Murphy, Pascal Whelan, Tom Kennedy, Pat O’Connell. 3rd. Team; Bertie Keane, Phil Ryan, John Galvin, Pat Maher. €10 Draw; Pat O’Connell.

 

Course Volunteer Work; Volunteers are now required especially on the bunkers. To remove the winter look off them by raking and weeding. “Just call in and get on with the work”.

 

Your Swing Thought for the week; ” “You turn off your mind. You feel your golf swing without really thinking about it. It’s almost like you don’t think at all. Maybe you have one little thought, and everything else becomes automatic.” – US Open Champion, Graeme McDowell

NewsFlash

The Captains Drive-in has been postponed due to the bereavement this morning of Pajoe Stapleton.

(Josie Bourke Dad).  Condolence to Josie and all the family.  May he rest in peace.

Newsflash;

Captains Drive-in, Time and Date Confirmed;  Registrations will commence at 12.30 with Tee off at 1 pm.  This Sunday Feb. 11^th.   All members are expected to support our Club Captains, Tommy Foley and Sara Hearne and Club Presidents, Phillip Ryan Snr. and  Bernie Stapleton and make this a great solidarity start and support for your Golf Club for 2018.  Refreshments will be available in the club lounge after drive-in ceremony for those not taking part.  Bring all your families and make this a great social event for all.

Templemore Golf Club News;

Captains Drive-in, New Date Set.  The New date set is Sunday Feb. 11^th.   All members are expected to support our Club Captains, Tommy Foley and Sara Hearne and Club Presidents, Phillip Ryan Snr. and  Bernie Stapleton and make this a great solidarity start and support for your Golf Club for 2018.

 

Best Wishes;  Best wishes to John McLoughney on taking up his new post as President of the GUI this month.  A great achievement in his career and a fantastic profile for Templemore Golf Club that one of its members achieved this accolade.

 

Fixture;  Open 9 Hole The 9hole S/Ford Open competition will continue until further notice.  Come in and play at any-time that suits you and you will be guaranteed a game.  Fee; €5.  Re-entry  €3.  All are welcome.

 

Spring League Ready to start;  The spring league is ready to commence. Get your name onto the list now to avoid any delay on the start of the league.

 

Speedy Recoveries;  Great to hear that John Stapleton (The Saint) and Michael Maher now have a skip in their step after leg and ankle injuries and both are looking forward to getting back into the swing of Golf at the Seniors.

 

Membership are now due to be paid.  The following Rates are selected to make the membership affordable to all sectors of the community both home and away. Gent; €350.  Lady; €300.  Couple; €500.  Country Member; €150.  Beginner, Gent;(Annual Rate for 3 years).  €200. Beginner, Lady;(Annual Rate for 3 years).  €170.  Junior:  (15-18yrs.-2^nd Level)  €50.  Student:  (3^rd. Level & Student Garda.)   €70.   OAP/Clergy, Existing;  €230.   OAP/Clergy, New: €270.  OAP/ Couple, Existing;  €350.   OAP/ Couple. New;  €350.  Unemployed; at the 1^st. Jan.  €270.  Distance Members; (Lady & Gent, Outside 50k) €150.  Juvenile;   (Under 15yrs.)  €25.  Family;  (Children under 15yrs.)  €500.  Green Fees; (No reduction for 9 hole)   €10. Green Fee; Junior Juvenile or Student   €5.   Entry Fee;  Suspended .  Membership can be made direct to the club or distance membership and private subscriptions can be made online on the club web site;  www.templemoregolfclub.ie

 

Membership vouchers;  Gift Vouchers make the ideal present for Membership, Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Special Occasions or Corporate Incentive Presentations and Team Building for seasoned golfers, beginners and those that want to take up the Game of Golf;  Visit our Web Site and order your voucher by selecting the “Membership” tab and scroll down to the “Voucher” button and order it on-line or contact the club number; 0504 31400 or any committee member or email; info@templemoregolfclub.ie

 

Reasons to play Golf in Templemore Golf Club;

• Good Outdoor Exercise; 9 holes + 2hrs.  18 Holes = 4hrs.
• Good Social occasions, Presentation Nights, Social Mixed, Senior Events and Away Trips.
• The Handicap System allows members of different abilities an equal chance of winning.
• Various Category of Memberships are available at different rates.  (Membership rates are on our web site).
• Full Annual Membership €350 = Approximately, only 95c. per day.

New members are the lifeline of the club, so all existing members are encouraged to tell all your friends to take up membership and test their skills on this challenging Golf course.  Registrations Forms for new members are now available on-line on our web site, or at the club house or contact Martin Bohan 087 0509278 or any of the committee members.  All are welcome.

 

Seniors Now on;  Unfortunately due to bad weather conditions it was not possible to play on Thursday  1^st Feb.  All will continue next Thursday 8^th. Feb.  A large turnout is expected so all entries need to be in at 10am to get an early start.

 

Course Work;  Volunteers are now required especially on the bunkers.  To remove the winter look off them by raking and weeding.  “Just call in and get on with the work”.

 

Your Swing Thought for the week;  “ Feel athletic and balanced at the top of the swing.  An important point to remember is that the backswing is designed to set up a powerful and consistent attack into impact. When you think of squatting (butt toward the ground), allow your knees to pivot with your hips as you rotate your way to the top.”.