2021 is almost upon us, so many people will be glad to see 2020 behind us with all the difficulties that it brought with it. We are not out of the woods yet, but we are hopeful that we can have a good golfing year again despite the challenges and uncertainties that we are faced with.
Our traditional Captain’s Drive-in will not take place on January 1st, with restrictions and member safety firmly in our minds we need to postpone this event.
We will, as soon as practically possible have our Drive-in and celebrate the start to another golfing season.

For now, we wish that you all stay safe and have a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends.

Captain’s Elect
Ailish Humphreys & Declan Bowers

Captain’s Austin and Trudy would like to thank everyone that supported the recent draw by donating prizes and buying tickets.

Your generosity has raised funds for the club and also € 2,256 for the Skerries Branch of the Saint Vincent De Paul.

The following is the list of Winners and the prizes they chose.

1^st      Denis Collins                    Signed Dublin Football 5 in a row winning All Ireland Jersey

2^nd     Robert Fox                                    € 1,000

3^rd      Geraldine Neary              Miele CM6350 Coffee Machine

4^th      Eddie McNally                Tayto Park Vouchers

5^th      Seamas Mulholland        2 Nights B&B stay in Carna Bay Hotel , Co Galway

6^th     Helen Clarke                     Framed Painting by Grainne O’Connor

7^th     Joe McGovern                  Skerries Logo Golf Travel Bag

8^th     Max Wensbo                    Box of Wine donated by Eurospar Skerries

9^th     Marie Keogh                     Dedicated Car Park space for 2021

10^th   James Murphy                  Fourball Voucher for Rathfarnham Golf Club

11^th   Dermot McHugh              Voucher for Blue Restaurant Skerries

12^th   Jane Branagan                  Fourball Voucher for Co Meath( Trim) Golf Club

13^th   Kevin Kane                        Framed Limited edition of 2006 Ryder Cup stamps signed by Des Smyth

14^th   Des Cunnane                    2 Bottles Wine

15^th   John McGuirk                   2 Bottles Wine

16^th   David T Ryan                    Bottle Vodka

17^th   Caitriona Smartt              Indoor Putting Set

18^th   Mary Taaffe                      Indoor Putting Set

Congratulations to all of the winners.

Austin & Trudy

Club Captains

STATEMENT FROM THE IRISH LADIES GOLF UNION AND GOLFING UNION OF IRELAND IN RELATION TO GOLF IN DUBLIN CITY AND COUNTY UNDER LEVEL 3

18^th SEPTEMBER 2020

Following the Irish Government’s announcement today in relation to increased restrictions due to COVID-19, golf clubs and golfers located in Dublin City and County must adhere to the following:

• Golfers residing within Dublin must not travel outside their county of residence to play golf

• Golfers residing outside Dublin must not travel to the county to play golf

• Clubs may continue activities which are qualifying for handicapping purposes but all participants must abide by the domestic travel restrictions at Level 3 (see first two points above).

• All-Ireland GUI Inter-Club matches are covered by separate guidance which has been issued separately by GUI Leinster Golf to clubs involved.

• Members, their guests and staff with colds or any symptoms of COVID-19 must stay away from the golf course/clubhouse

• Physical distancing rules are observed by all members and their guests at all times in the car park, clubhouse and on the course.

• Personnel are on hand to monitor adherence with physical distancing rules and the rules for golfers set out in this document.

• Tee times are booked in advance online or over the telephone. Clubs must ensure that players names (including members’ guests) are recorded on timesheets and timesheets must be kept for a period of at least 6 weeks to assist with contact tracing should the need arise.

• Daily timesheets are restricted to a minimum of 8, 9 or 10 minute intervals. Clubs may only choose one interval for each day. If clubs choose 8+ minute intervals, play is restricted to 2 golfers per start time. If clubs choose 9+ minutes, up to 3 golfers may play per start time. If clubs choose 10+ minutes, up to 4 golfers may play per start time.

• Those aged 70 years and over and the medically vulnerable should exercise judgement regarding the extent to which they engage with others and in activities outside home. Specific Government guidance will be provided.

• Training: Outdoors – non-contact training only in pods of up to 15. Indoors – individual training only.
• All cafes and restaurants, including bars operating as restaurants, should only offer takeaway or delivery, or outdoor dining (maximum 15 people with strict physical distancing – please consult www.gov.ie for details).

• Clubhouse access should be confined to use of toilet facilities (provided they can be kept clean) and initial retrieval of golf equipment from lockers. If toilet facilities are open, clubs should adopt a one-in, one-out approach.
• There are no social gatherings, of any size, at the facility.

• Players are instructed not to touch the flag or flagstick.

• Rakes are removed from the course. Players are requested to smooth bunkers using their feet or a club. (See Appendix 2 as previously published for measures which can be taken in qualifying situations)

• Hire trolleys (electric and pull trolleys) must be sanitised prior to each use.

• Caddies are not permitted (exception: where the group of golfers and the caddies are from the same household).

Alan Kelly

Communications & Academy Manager

Golfing Union of Ireland