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Open Week Fixtures Announced
Open week 2009 kicks off Friday 24th of July and runs thru Monday 3rd of August this year. Full Programme of competitions.
Centenary Year
2009 is a very special year for Thurles Golf Club as we celebrate our Centenary. On 21st January 1909 the first meeting of Thurles Golf Club took place in the Courthouse in Thurles. The 21st January 2009 marked the launch of the Centenary Year when members of the Governing Body, Mens and Ladies Committees, invited guests and Club members met in the Courthouse, where the minutes of the first meeting were read and the Centenary Year was officially launched.
On 15th February, after the Captains’ Drive-In, President John D. Maher raised the Centenary Flag and the Centenary Banner is also on display.
One of the highlights of Centenary year will be the Centenary Week from 13th to 21st June. There will be various Competitions for all members including a Centenary Gold Medal Singles for men and ladies, a Silver Medal for juveniles and other team events. On Saturday 20th June, Thurles will have a Centenary Day for representatives of the other Centenary Clubs, representatives from all Tipperary Clubs and invited guests.
Water Hazards
What to know about Water Hazards:
- Yellow Stakes define a Water Hazard and Red Stakes define a Lateral Water Hazard.
- A Ball is in the Hazard when any part of it touches the Hazard.
- The Margins of the Hazard extend upwards and downwards, so anything above the Hazard, e.g. a bridge, is in the Hazard.
What are your options when a Ball is in the Hazard?
- Play the Ball out of the Hazard, without grounding the club.
- For Yellow or Red Stakes play from where the last shot was played from, under penalty of one stroke.
- For Yellow or Red Stakes, under penalty of one stroke, drop a ball behind the Hazard, keeping the point where it last
crossed the Hazard between you and the pin.
- For Red Stakes Only, under penalty of one stroke, drop a ball within 2 club lengths from where the ball last crossed the
Hazard and not nearer the hole.
Questions:
1. What do I do if my ball lands on the bridge on the 4th Hole in Thurles?
- As the bridge lies over the Hazard it is part of the Hazard. You may play the ball as it lies or you may take a penalty drop
following the Water Hazard rules.
2. If I am playing the ball from the bridge can I ground my club?
Yes, because the ball is lying on an Immovable Obstruction.
3. I hit my tee shot on the 3rd Hole in Thurles. It hits the rocks and goes into the water. Can I drop my ball at the far side of the Hazard?
Membership Update
In November 2008 and January 2009, you approved proposals put forward by the Governing Body in relation to amending the Articles of Association, andnew membership categories were introduced. For a Club to attract new members, visitors and societies, it is a prerequisite that it be vibrant and competitive, not alone locally but also in the marketplace. As you know, we have taken significant steps to attract new members in this, our Centenary Year. To date in 2009 over 70 new members have been welcomed into the Club. In addition, the revamping of our website and other proposed marketing initiatives will ensure that our Club is competitive.
Club Catering
The Governing Body recently confirmed the appointment of our new caterers, Michael O’Dwyer and John Ryan. Both Michael and John bring a wealth of experience and are very well qualified to make a success of their new role.
Michael has been in the catering service for twenty years and comes to us with the reputation for professionalism and excellence. John has been in the bar/hotel/catering business since 1986, and has vast experience of all aspects of the hotel and catering industry.
A competent catering service is essential in a modern and progressive golf club and we ask and encourage all our members, their families and friends to support Michael and John in their new venture.
