This Week s Jackpot is 5,375

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1 Galway Golf Weekly in Association With Friday November 3rd, 2017, Dear Member, Welcome to Galway Golf Weekly. Club Lotto The Winning Numbers from the Lotto Draw on Friday October 27 th were 1, 10, 19 & 27. There was no winner of the Jackpot of 5,350. There were no Match 3 Winners. Tommy Glynn won the Lucky Dip Prize of Well Done Tommy. This Week s Jackpot is 5,375 Sponsorship Opportunities Club Lotto & Club If any club members are interested (or know anyone who has expressed an interest) in sponsorship of either the club lotto or the weekly club then I would be delighted to hear from interested parties in relation to either. European Men s Club Trophy Golf Du Medoc Bordeaux Galway Golf Club Senior Cup Team finished a very creditable 2 nd at the European Men s Club Trophy which took place at the Chateaux Course at the Golf Du Medoc golf resort just outside Bordeaux last week. The Galway lads having had a convincing victory in the AIG sponsored Irish senior Cup at Carton House last month played great Golf all week but came up second best against the very strong French Champions RCF La Boulie from Paris. The French team boasted 2 current full Internationals in their squad of 3. The drama for Galway began on the Tuesday Practice when Liam Power, Luke O Neill and Liam Nolan battling it out to see who would join Ronan Mullarney and Joe Lyons in the Tournament proper. In a pulsating contest O Neill just got the better of Nolan on the last hole with an up n down par to pip Nolan by 1 with Power a further two shots back. The Competition got off to a great start for the Galway lads with Ronan Mullarney posting a brilliant 68 which was only bettered by French International Frederick Lacroix who posted the best of the day 4 under par 67. Mullarney s 68 was remarkable in that he hit all 18 greens in regulation and took 34 putts. The highlight was undoubtedly the Par 5 10 th where he got home with a magnificent 3 wood to 12 feet and coolly rolled in the Eagle putt. Another birdie followed on 15 in what was a flawless round of golf. Luke O Neill provided the second counting score with a solid 72. O Neill started brilliantly with a birdie on the first and despite dropping shots later on, his back to back birdies on 13 & 14 saw him home in + 1.

2 Joe Lyons after early bogies on 2 & 3 steadied the ship and finished with a solid 74. Galway on -2 were in second position just 1 behind the French and 1 ahead of Portuguese champions Villamoura after Day 1. Day 2 was undoubtedly the winning of the tournament for the French. Their combined score of -7 for the day was just too good for the rest of the field. Joe Lyons was the low scorer for Galway with a level par 71. Starting on the 10 th Lyons dropped a shot on the tricky 11 th but got it back to parity with 2 putt birdie on the par 5 15 th. Another shot would go on 16 but birdies on 1 & 3 would see Lyons finish out as leading Galway player with a 71. Another steady day for Mullarney who started with 10 straight pars before bogies on 2 & 6 saw him sign off for a 73. Luke O Neill in spite of a brilliant birdie on his first hole the par 5 10 th had a tough day and finished with a 77. Highlight for Luke was a great birdie finish on his 18 th the 9 th. Galway with a Team Total now of Level Par had slipped in to third position some 10 shots behind the French and 2 behind the English Champions City of Newcastle who with a great score of -4 on the day had moved into 2 nd position on -2. Lausanne and Royal Waterloo were a further 2 shots back in 4 th & 5 th. Day 3 saw a very determined Galway Team take to the Course. Albeit 10 shots behind the runaway leaders there was a Podium Finish and Silver Medal to play for. After a 2 hour fog delay Galway s youngest player Luke O Neill was first in to battle and what a round he had!!! Birdies on 4 & 6 saw O Neill through the front 9 in a brilliant 33 shots. What can only be described as a minor miracle on 14 where he got up n down from a hazard for an unlikely birdie saw Luke -3 for the day with 4 to play. Joe Lyons with 3 birdies on his front 9 was level par when unlike O Neill ahead the very same hazard cost Lyons a double bogey and he stood + 2 with 4 to play. Ronan Mullarney with 8 pars and brilliant birdie on 8 saw him through 9 1 under par. Back to back bogies on 11 & 12 put him back on his heels but Galway s talisman is never beaten and birdie on 14 restored order and Mullarney was now level par with 4 to play. Galway Team score after 14 was 3 and now level in 2 nd position with Newcastle. Lyons had 2 more bogies on the way in but to his credit finished with a brilliant birdie on 18 for a 74. Mullarney does what he does best and finished with 4 straight pars which included a crucial up n down from the bunker on 17 to finish Level Par for his round. O Neill parred 15, 16 & 17 and his only blemish was on 18 where he failed to get up n down from the greenside bunker. A brilliant 69 which was one of the top 3 scores of the day. Galway Team Total for the Tournament 2. Newcastle player Mark Wharton bogied 16 & 17 and although had a great birdie on 18 it wasn t enough to beat the Connacht Champions and thus Galway GC finished a clear second on 2 with Newcastle picking up the Bronze a further shot back. This was a very satisfying result for the Men from the West and Team Captains Kieran O Mahony and Gerry Cox were in jubilant form afterwards: O Mahony said this has been a great experience for all us. Bear in mind that this is the best finish by an Irish Team in 17 years. We have a lot to be proud off. That was a very strong French Team alongside him a smiling Cox said delighted for the lads. They have worked so hard all year, they have done themselves, the Club, Connacht and indeed Ireland proud this week. Club Captain Paddy Whelan and Vice Capt. Philip Duffy were there to support the team and a very proud Club Captain was in no doubt where this achievement stood in the Clubs long history. To win the AIG Senior Cup in September was very special and to follow up with a performance of this quality

3 is a testament to the skill and commitment of not just the players but the Management team as well said a delighted Whelan. All in all a great week for Galway Golf Club. Dates for your Diary - Captain s Dinners The Lady Captains Dinner takes place on Friday November 10th next 7.30pm. Tickets are now. The Captains Dinner takes place on Friday November 17 th 7.30pm. Tickets go on sale on from the Dining a cost of 35.00p/p on Wednesday November 1 st. Dates for your Diary 2017 AGM s Please see attached as posted. Please note deadline dates for receipt of Motions, Rule Changes & Nominations. Subscription Membership Payment Plan / Premium Credit Members who WISH TO AVAIL OF OR RENEW the 10 month easy payment plan for the 2018 Subscription fees are asked to contact Olivia in the office. Course Notes Winter Play & 14/15 Holes Please note that as per previous years 14/15 holes only will be in play on various days over the winter commencing on a date to be confirmed in November. Please check the the main entrance daily for holes out of play. This system, as approved by Council, allows for essential winter maintenance and rest period for the course. Got News? If you have any news that you would like to see included any week please me at gm@galwaygolf.com Rules None this week. Men s Hamper Competitions Please See Attached at Request of Competitions Committee. Hamper Competitions commence Sunday 5 th November. Men s Competitions & Vouchers Not Prize-Giving s Gents please note that the non-collected vouchers retained by the men s committee from no shows at this year s presentations (and in line with the policy on same) funded the prizes for last Sundays Gents Competition sponsored by Coll & Co. The men s entry fees for this competition which be donated to the ISPCA in memory of the late Sophie Coll who passed away suddenly on September 26 th last.

4 2018 MEMBERSHIP OFFER JOIN ONE OF THE WEST OF IRELAND'S PREMIER GOLF CLUBS Special Offer for Full (Ordinary) Membership - Ladies / Gents Aged 45 Years or Under. Entry Fee Reduced to 5,000 payable over 15 years rather than 10,000. Final Year of Offer Please Tell Your Friends & Family. Year 1* : Payment of 1, per new male member / 1,587 per new female member - this payment includes a Entry Fee payment and your 1st years annual fees*. Years 2-5 Inclusive: Annual fees as laid down by Club Council additional Entry Fee Payment. Years 6-15 Inclusive: Annual fees as laid down by Club Council additional fees Payment. * Year 1 fees include a New Member Welcome Pack with 5 green fee vouchers for your personal use and a 30 minute introductory lesson with our resident Club Pro, David Mortimer. ** Annual fees include the annual subscription, in dining room credit, mandatory personal insurance, GUI / ILGU levies & development levy. *** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE OFFER IS DUE TO RE-OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS FROM 4TH DECEMBER APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A 1ST COME 1ST SERVED BASIS FROM DECEMBER 4TH AND SUBJECT TO SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE CLUB AGM ON DEC 3RD. 1ST YEAR FEES QUOTED ARE INDICATIVE ONLY UNTIL DECEMBER 4TH. *** Presentation of Prizes There will be a presentation of prizes 7.30pm for the following competitions; - John Mulholland Bookmakers Gents Singles August 27 th - Purdy Fitzgerald Gents Singles September 10 th - Oyster Trophy Gents Singles September 24 th Sponsored by Mocha Beans - Passax Business Systems & Supplies Gents Singles October 8 th - JP Cunningham Electrical Gents Singles 15 th October

5 The prize vouchers associated with the following competitions are now available for collection from the Pro Shop also: - Barna Waste Gents Singles 22 nd October - Morton s of Salthill Ladies & Gents Open Singles 27 th October - Goldcrop Ladies & Gents Open Singles 28 th October - Coll & Co. Tax Specialists Ladies & Gents Open Singles October 29 th - Gabriel Cooke Sponsored Open Ladies & Gents Team of Four 30 th October This is the final presentation of main golfing season. Thank you to all of the above sponsors. Please show your appreciation with your attendance. Gents are asked to note to men s club policy re nonattendance at prize presentations and the requirement to have nominated someone to collect your prize or prize will be forfeited. Christmas 2018 Consider the Club for Your Office Party Night / Christmas Get Together Please consider the Club as a possible venue for your Christmas Party. We can tailor a package to suit your budget and can provide a great evening to include Mulled Wine Reception, Christmas Dinner Menu, Live Music & Late Bar. Enquiries can be directed to myself or Gabriel. Please see attached. News From the Pro Shop A special thank you to our members who participated the recent Pro-Shop survey. We really value your feedback and we look for forward to bringing you more exciting offers in the future. Watch this space! Due to high demand we have organised another Titleist fitting on Thursday 30th of November. Please enquire in the pro shop for booking details. New In: New Ladies ball markers and visor clips just in Special Offers Titleist Tour bag 9.5 now half price was 399 Now 199 Advanced Notice of Special General Meeting of the Club At the request of Club Council and consistent with the Constitution and Bye Laws of the Club, an S.G.M. of the members of Galway Golf Club will be held in the Clubhouse on Thursday November 16 th 7.30pm. Official notification of same along with the motion to be considered will be sent by post in the coming days and further information will follow in next week s weekly . Coffee Morning and Raffle in Aid of Galway Parkinsons Association Wednesday 8 th November 10.30am 1.30pm Kind regards, Dave Kelly General Manager