Dear members,
We are coming to the end of what has being a fantastic year in golf for Tulfarris Golf Club even with the unpredictable weather which tested everyone of us and might I say at so many levels.
Everything from the regular club competitions, the chasing of that 1st medal or indeed if you are lucky enough to win that Gold medal.Dedicating the many hours of practice to get your hands on one of the major trophies. The many tightly fought single and double match plays which often went into the dark of the evening to get completed. Racking up enough points throughout the year to be crowed Golfer of the year. The amazing dedication of the Interclub team members, managers and fantastic supporters which led Tulfarris to winning the Garden County, Fred Perry, Cullen Cup, Cock Of the Walk. As Captain I’m really looking forward to the continued enjoyment of playing with as many of you as possible in 2024, the banter, and no doubt great success for the club once again in 2024. If any member has not taken part in the Interclub competitions but would like to, please contact Mick Curran or myself and we can inform you of the competition you would be eligible to compete in.
We have included some photos from the last scramble and Interclub presentations.
Finally I hope you all have a wonderful happy safe Christmas and an amazing new year.
Yours in golf
Kevin.
Club Levies and Competition Fee end Date
Just a reminder that your 2023/24 Club Levies and Competition Fee expire on the 29th February 2024.
The Levies/Admin fee of €85 covers Golf Ireland membership registration, golf insurance, admin and license and IT support for the Competition entry/results Computer system. We ask that
members pay these levies by the deadline as insurance is a requirement in order to play on the course.
The Competition fee of €135 covers prizes and two’s money for competitions during the year (approx 39 comps). Competition fees can be paid as a once off, or alternatively members can pay
€12 entry fee per competition covered (Youths €100 or €6 per round plus €2 two’s, Juniors €35 or €5 per round plus €2 two’s). It is important that these fees are paid by the end of February as the
computer system will only accept entry for competitions for fee paid members from the start of March.
Yours in golf,
James Mulligan, Comp Sec
Dear,
Garden County.
The 2nd match of the Garden County takes place this Saturday, 24th of February away to Ballymoney G.C. There will be 6 matches to be played with the 1st tee off at 11am.
We would love to see as many members there as possible at Ballymoney to support the team. Also, we would be grateful if we could get some ball spotters to follow each of the games. Currently we
have a shortfall of 2 spotters for 2 of the teams so any help would be greatly appreciated. We wish Brendan and the team the very best of luck on Saturday….play well!
Dates for the diary for the rest of the Interclub competitions. Please see below the dates for the 1st round matches which have now been finalised by Golf Ireland.
Junior Cup to be completed by the 26th of May. Tulfarris v Baltinglass/Craddockstown. (Home)
Jimmy Bruen Cup to be completed by the 21st of April. Tulfarris v Craddockstown. (Home)
Pierce Purcell Sheild to be completed by the 26th May. Tulfarris v Palmerstown/Heritage. (Home)
Barton Cup to be completed by the 26th of May. Tulfarris v Blessington Lakes. (Home)
Leinster Men’s Trophy (Originally Provincial towns) to be completed by the 28th of April. Tulfarris v Slade Valley. (Away)
Leinster Senior Mens Inter-Club (Originally Fred Perry) to be completed by the 26th of May.
Tulfarris v Naas. (Home)
Irish Mixed Four-ball (new) to be completed by the 6th of May. Tulfarris v Royal Curragh. (Away)
Cullen cup. No dates available.
Brennan Cup. No Dates available until March 17th
South Leinster. No dates available.
Cock of the Walk. Sept 19th
Naas Trophy (New). Dates mid March.
Yours in Golf.
Kevin Higgins.
Captain.
After what was a fantastic and successful interclub year in 2023, our interclub season 2024 will kick off in the coming weeks.Indeed, our defence of the Garden County is almost upon us, with our 1st game on the 27th of January at home to Wicklow at 11am. Support always gratefully received. The managers for each team are now in place and preparations are underway to compile panels of
players suitable for each team, if you have not already been added to a panel but would like to participate, please contact the manager in your relevant sector. Remember, all club teams will enjoy coaching sessions with Tom O’Neill. It is a great opportunity to represent our club and build a club spirit!
Below you will find a list of competitions Tulfarris has entered and the criteria for eligibility to each. Please look at the handicap ranges for each competition and determine which you are suitable for.
All eligible handicaps are based on your lowest index from 01-01-2023 until 31-12-2023.
Garden County Trophy – Brendan Daly 087-9886000
Foursomes Matchplay.
Combined handicap index of pairing cannot be lower than 14.
Individual player handicap index allowed is based on lowest during 2023.
Defending champions.
Barton Cup – Brendan Daly
The same criteria as Garden County Trophy.
Men’s Leinster Trophy (Formally Provincial Towns Cup) – Mick Mahoney 0858355402
Singles Matchplay with lowest permitted individual handicap index 8.5 in 2023.
Jimmy Bruen Sheild– Stephen Cullen 0879654490
Foursomes Matchplay competition. To be eligible player cannot have had an index of lower than 3.5
during 2023. Combined minimum handicap index is 14.
Pierce Purcell Sheild – George Cheung 0876682147
Foursomes Matchplay competition, to be eligible a player cannot have had a handicap index lower
than 10.5 in 2023. Minimum combined handicap index of 25. Ideal player handicap 10.5-15.
Junior Cup – TBC
Singles Matchplay competition, to be eligible player cannot have had an index lower than 2.5 in 2023.
Leinster Senior Men’s (formally Fred Perry) – Gavin Buckley 0872290333
Fourball Matchplay competition, maximum individual handicap index allowed is 24 during 2023,
A maximum combined index of 36.
(Minimum of 50 years age restriction).
Defending champions.
South Leinster Trophy – Brian Nolan 0833741238
Singles Matchplay competition, minimum individual index of 16 applies (lowest in 2023).
Previous winners.
Brennan Cup – Derek Yeates 0863874944
Fourball Matchplay competition, no handicap criteria – open to all handicap ranges (shots given /received).
Previous winners.
Irish mixed fourball – Jerry Lambe 0872668784
Fourball Matchplay competition, mixed format (ladies & gents) individual pairing eligible with handicap index of not lower than 10 (based on lowest in 2023) combined not lower than 27 and not higher than 40.
Cullen Cup – Jerry Lambe 0872668784
Foursomes’ competition, handicap index of maximum 18 for men and maximum 28 for ladies (based on lowest in 2023).
Defending champions.
The Naas Trophy– Jay Curley 0872178004
Singles Matchplay competition. Handicap criteria lowest .1 to maximum 15. Shots given.
Age criteria 18 to 27 on the 1st of January 2024.
Boys Interclub – Stephen Byrne 0868075619
Single stableford competition, minimum handicap index of 5.0 and maximum of 24 (based on lowest in 2022). Drop down is permitted if index higher than 24 – player will have to play off 24 maximum.
The club really needs you to put yourself forward, inter-club is not for elite golfers, it has a spread which covers the lowest handicap golfers through medium and high, so there will be a team where you will have the
opportunity to meet other members, increase the spirit of the club by sharing coaching and practice sessions and of course have the honour of representing Tulfarris.
Remember if you are not playing your support at a game is so vital as all the mangers will attest to that having ball spotters or members just cheering the team on can and does make a difference of winning and losing. So please support whatever way you can.
I would like to thank Mick Curran (Inter-Club team coordinator) for his help and to all managers for their time and dedication to this cause.
Wishing every player, team, and manager the best of success for 2024.
Yours in golf.
Kevin Higgins.
Captain
Dear,
As everyone knows to run a club like Tulfarris, it costs money and plenty of it. We understand as a committee that all members have their own financial commitments,
however in saying that we are writing to members who in a position to become a sponsor either individually or by way of a company sponsorship.
This type of sponsorship will assist the club in being financially strong and to develop further the interclub programme for the whole club from juniors, ladies, and the men’s club.
You will see below that we have different sponsorship levels that will hopefully suit all budget types and what is included in return for the sponsors support.
If you are interested, please contact either myself Kevin Higgins Captain, Comp sec James Mulligan or the Hon.Tresurer Sean Atkinson who would be delighted to help you be part of
this sponsorship programme.
Yours in Golf.
Kevin Higgins
Captain.
Medals.
7 events April to October.
See below what the sponsors package includes.
Club GOY Year events.
Singles Matchplay, Doubles Matchplay, Mixed Foursomes Matchplay.
See below what the sponsors package includes.
Regular Weekend Comps.
See below what the sponsors package includes.
Winter League.
See below what the sponsors package includes.
Birdie King.
See below what the sponsors package includes.
Summer Scramble.
See below what the sponsors package includes.
