Date Posted: 19th September 2024
Dear Members,
We hope you are all enjoying this fantastic unseasonal fine weather - make the most of it while it lasts, book yourself a game and/or grab a bite to eat from our Casual Dining Menu or have a drink or two on the Veranda with your golfing friends.
Club Finals Day - This Sunday 22nd September
This Sunday is an exciting day in the Killiney Golf calendar with the conclusion of our single, fourball and foursome competitions in the Killiney Golf Club Finals Day. The Prize Presentation will take place at 6.30pm and we would be delighted if all members could join us for drinks and canapes as we salute our champions. We wish all our golfers the best of luck in their final matches and congratulation them in reaching the Killiney Finals Day.
Kind Regards,
Captains Gary & Lelia
The timesheet for the day is as follows:
Membership
With the application process for the 2025 in-take of new members opening on the 1st October 2024 (closing November 1st), the Membership Committee would like to remind Ordinary Members of the offer available as per the Strategic Plan 2022-2026.
In response to the objective of producing a fully-costed family membership package that meets our aims and objectives, the strategic plan introduced that:
An ordinary member with a child or grandchild aged 30-40 (even if they were not a previous member) can join and receive a 50% discount off the joining fee. The standard annual sub is applicable; however, the joining fee can be paid over 5 years.
We would encourage our members to avail of this attractive offer, which is limited to 10 individuals annually, and support our tradition of being a family friendly and family-oriented club. Please see the membership section of the website for further details.
Kind Regards,
The Membership Committee
Club Choir
We are excited to announce that the Par Three Ensemble Choir will be starting a new term next Tuesday, 24th September at 7.30pm to 9.00pm at Foxrock Golf Club. The cost for the term is €80, please bring cash on the evening. We cannot wait to welcome back familiar faces and greet some new ones!
If you are interested in joining the choir for the first time, simply come along on the evening at 7.15pm. We look forward to a fantastic term of singing with everyone!
Your Social Golf Committee
Reliving the good ole days!
I think we can all agree that last Saturday night truly was a step back into the good ole days! The abundance of talent within KGC was simply incredible to witness. From start to finish, we were entertained, enthralled, and left in awe. Our incomparable MC, the one and only Ivan Cruise, kicked off the evening in style with a wonderful rendition of Perry Como's classic – “And I Love you so”, sang so well, that the late Joe Nagle would have been impressed.
Following that, we were treated to a delightful mix of performances from some brave and talented ladies and gentlemen who graced the stage with songs, poems, recitals, and even commentary from the 1983 Cheltenham Gold Cup! That will certainly come in handy when we host our first Race Night next year!
A huge thank you to everyone who shared their talents with us, you truly made the evening unforgettable. We have captured videos of most of the performances, which we will be saving on a memory stick and storing at the club, like a little time capsule of the night.
Special thanks go to everyone involved, especially John, our Bar Manager, for coming up with the brilliant idea. A big shoutout to all the bar staff, especially Luke and David, who not only kept the drinks flowing but gave us remarkable performances! Chef Alan and his team, the food was simply delicious, and to Alex and the wait staff, you pulled out all the stops.
Your Social Golf Committee
Mary Rachel Brophy
Des Ellison
Bar Note
For those of you who were fortunate enough to enjoy our Wine Specials from Michael in Grace Campbell Wines last Saturday evening, please note that they are available to purchase (by the case only) and available to all members. Contact John in the Bar for his special prices.
White
Niki Tiki – New Zealand
A wonderful crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, showing true and traditional citrus notes on the nose. Fresh lemon/lime and tropical fruit flavours on the palate. Crisp acidy and herbal notes, fruity, elegant and lively.
Prova Régia 2022 – Portugal
A clear citrine colour with greenish tints, this wine has a fresh aroma with notes of citrus and white fruit. Appetising on the palate with freshness and structure, it has further notes of citrus fruit that invite a delicious and persistent finish.
Red
Pegos Claros Grand Reserva 2022 – Portugal
Aroma of red fruits, blackberries and black plums is enhanced by notes of light vanilla and elegant toast notes from the barrel where it aged, all well integrated into a high-quality tasting. Ruby in colour and in the mouth, it is rich and elegant with soft tannins that persist for a long time.
Segredos de Sao Miguel Tinto 2022 – Portugal
Fruity and Fresh with good acidity and polished tannins. Ruby with violet reflections in colour and an aroma of ripe red fruit, flowers and spices.
John Byrne
Bar Manager
Save the Date for our Annual Quiz Night!
We are excited to announce that our annual Quiz will take place on Thursday, 17th October. Stay tuned—full details on how to secure your table will be shared in the coming days. Prepare for an evening of stimulating questions and intellectual challenge!
Your Social Golf Committee
Autumn Leaves - Winners
Congratulations to Aisling Sherin & Sean Costello our 2024 Winners of the Autumn Leaves Competition. Even though the day itself was more like summer, nobody was complaining. Many thanks to Sergio & Gillian Bartolini for their sponsorship of this long standing annual event which was held last Sunday.
L-R: Sponsors Gillian & Sergio Bartolini, Captain Gary Ryan, Autumn Leaves Winners 2024 Aisling Sherin & Sean Costello & Captain Lelia Jennings
LADIES' NEWS SECTION
Tuesday Glass 60th Anniversary and Hospice Coffee Morning
The 60th anniversary of the Tuesday Glass Competition was a great success with golf in glorious sunshine followed by a most enjoyable lunch. Thanks to the Tuesday Glass committee for organizing, and all the bakers who produced such a wonderful array of cakes in aid of the Hospice.
Thanks too to all who donated, we raised €1,060 for this worthy cause.
Captain Lelia
Internal Matchplay Competitions 2024
Terms of Competition 2024
Ring & Birdie Competition 2024
Ladies Wednesday Fourball - Details of Competition
MEN'S NEWS SECTION
To view Captain Gary's Prize Photographs Please Click Here.
Men’s Handicap Review
The Men’s Handicap Committee has conducted a handicap review and the following handicap index adjustment has been applied with effect from the 19th September 2024:
Member: Handicap Index Adjustment:
Michael Grehan From 26.9 to 23.9
The Handicap Committee will continue to review all handicaps on an ongoing basis.
Aengus Cummins
Handicap Secretary
on behalf of the Men’s Handicap Committee
18th September 2024
Tuesday Invitation
On a wonderful sunny day we had the last of the Super Tuesday for 2024 kindly sponsored by Harry Slowey and Seamus Brady. With 87 players out including 31 guests from as far afield as Australia and America! A great day had by all.
L-R: Jason Ballard (Tuesday Committee), Colin O’Gara (winner), Harry Slowey (Sponsor), John O’Connor (winner), Brian Carroll (winner) and Johnny Plower (winner)
USEFUL LINKS
Fixture List 2024
Guidelines for Timesheets
Pace of Play Guidelines 2024
Rules for Use of the Practice Area
Clubnet Golf App - Download Instructions & Details
Golfsure - Summary of Cover
What'sApp Guidelines for KGC
Photograph Archive
Bridge Section
KGC Organisation Chart
LATEST RESULTS
For the latest Competitions Results please Click Here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Club Finals Day - Sunday 22nd September
Captain Lelia's Away Day (Sponsored by F.J. Frisby & Associates) - Friday 27th September
Men's Prize-Giving - Saturday 5th October @ 6.00pm
Bridge AGM - Monday 14th October @ 7.15pm Sharp
Annual Quiz Night - Thursday 17th October
Clocks go Back Tonight - Saturday 26th October
Bank Holiday - Monday 28th October
Halloween - Thursday 31st October
Annual Lady Captains' Charity Bridge Morning & Lunch - Friday 1st November @ 10.00am
