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21st World Left Handers Tournament

This will take place in Scotland in June 2012. It will run from the 18th to the 22nd June.
The Tournament will be based in Dundee. The 72 Hole Competition will be played over four courses in Carnoustie Country.
The courses being used are, Montrose, Monifieth, Panmure and Scotscraig. The Championship Course in Carnoustie is not being played. Some of the courses mentioned are used for qualifying rounds for the Open Championship.
The format of the competition remains unchanged. 72 holes of stroke play, with Divisions for various age groups. The Divisions will be Open, Seniors (over 60+) Super Seniors (70+) and Ladies. Previously the Seniors was for 55+.
After 36 holes, all divisions will be split into flights of 12 players.

The Tournament Headquarters will be in the Hilton Hotel in Dundee. Other hotels in Dundee are available. Transport to the courses each day is included in the entry fee. Transport will be from the Hilton Hotel only.
Unlike other locations, Ride on Buggies will not be available. A limited number may be available to those providing a medical cert. Even then they are not guaranteed to be available. Caddies and Bag carriers can be arranged. The chances are though, that you will be walking.

For non-golfers, the usual tours etc. will be available. If space permits, right handers will be accommodated for golf.
Being so close, there is every chance that large numbers from Ireland, Britain and mainland Europe will want to take part. Also the lure of Scotland might attract golfers from further afield. To prevent tears, early entry is advisable.

The cost for Left-Handers is £395 Sterling. This gets you 4 rounds of golf, Welcome Reception, Awards Banquet, transport to the courses from the Hilton Hotel and a golf shirt.

Full details, entry forms, etc are now available on www.reg.istrations.com  Insert code DNDWALG2012. For accommodation, go to www.conferencebookings.co.uk  and use the same code.

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Outing to The Heath G.C.

We had an earlier start than normal to our golfing year when we went to The Heath G.C. near Portlaoise on Sat. 26th March. This was an outing that had to be cancelled twice in 2010 because of bad weather.
This time weather was not a problem, and the course was in good order. We had a full timesheet with over 40 members taking part.
Our competition was won by long time member, John O’Connell from Deer Park G.C. who finished on 38 pts. He left the other competitors in his wake, winning by a clear 3 points from Pat Butler, Johnny McNamara, Jim Carew and Brendan Timlin who all finished on 35 pts.
I don’t recall John winning one of our competitions previously even though he has been a member for over 20 years and a regular competitor. Well done John!

The full list of prizewinners was as follows:
1st John O’Connell (18)             Deer Park            38 pts
2nd Pat Butler ( 7)                     Kilkenny              35 pts
3rd Johnny McNamara (13)       Ennis                   35 pts
4th Jim Carew (21)                    Forrest Little         35 pts
5th Brendan Timlin ( 8)             Mullingar             35 pts

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Outing to Knightsbrook G.C.

We went to Knightsbrook G.C. near Trim on Sat.28th May for what turned out to be one of our smallest outings for many years. Those that did attend got to play a course in fine condition on a fine day.
We were in Knightsbrook about 4 years ago and it has matured very well since and our return visit was justified. There was a battle royal for 1st prize with Pat Butler edging home on the breakdown finishing on 40 pts just ahead of Mick Dunne who finished on the same score.

The full list of prizewinners was as follows:
1st Pat Butler ( 7)                    Kilkenny                   40 pts
2nd Mick Dunne (14)               Westmanstown         40 pts
3rd Jerry Bradley (21)              Tuam                       39 pts
4th Douglas Scanlon (17)        Old Conna               37 pts

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Outing to St. Anne’s G.C.

For our Good Friday outing we went to St. Anne’s G.C. in Dollymount Dublin.
We had a full timesheet with over 50 taking part. The day was mostly dry and the course in good shape.
The winner of our competition was John Harte from Portumna G.C. John finished with 40 points, helped greatly by a run of 4 birdies, 3 of them consecutive, from the 8th to the 13th hole.
Pat Butler took second prize, otherwise it would have been a Portumna clean sweep with Philip Harte and Pat Mulvihill coming 3rd and 4th.

The full list of prize winners was:
1st John Harte ( 6)                  Portumna                   40 pts
2nd Pat Butler ( 7)                  Kilkenny                     37 pts
3rd Philip Harte (12)               Portumna                   37 pts
4th Pat Mulvihill (14)              Portumna                  36 pts
5th Johnny McNamara (13)     Ennis                         36 pts
6th John Fitzpatrick (16)          Portarlington             35 pts

Thanks to member, Seamus Laffan, for his assistance in organising our visit to St Anne’s.

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Sweaters/T-Shirts

From time to time members enquire about further supplies of items of clothing bearing our Association’s Logo.
I am presently looking into the cost of same and will have details shortly.

World Tournament – Scotland

Members interested in going to Dundee in June 2012 should set about making plans now. The Entry Forms and accommodation booking form are on the websites previously advised. www.reg.istrations.com Insert Code DNDWALG2012.

For accommodation go to www.conferencebookings.co.uk  and use the same code.

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Outing to Claremorris G.C.

On Sat. 2nd July we go to Claremorris G.C. in Co Mayo. One of our members, James Prendergast is Captain there, hence our return visit.
The 1st tee has been reserved from 10.30 am – 12.00 noon and the cost per person will be €25 which includes tea/scone on arrival. As usual guests are welcome to attend.
For a place on the timesheet ring me on (093) 55310 or (087) 2539124.
James Prendergast is a long term member and supporter and I am anxious to have a full timesheet, so your attendance would be very much appreciated.
The course itself is situated just off the N17 the Galway/Sligo Road just south of Claremorris. With the modern road network it is very accessible. For those of you travelling from Dublin if you ring me I will let you know of other left-handers travelling from Dublin and maybe you can travel together. One of our Dublin members has already decided to travel by train from Dublin to Claremorris!
For the women in your life, be it your wife, mother, or other, Claremorris is only 15 minutes from Knock, so they can visit Knock Shrine and pray for us all!
Our outing to Claremorris takes place on the same day that the Irish Junior Cup competition is being held there. We are therefore going to get to play this course in pristine condition.

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Annual Sub 2011……………. This Newsletter is being sent to some members who have yet to pay their 2011 sub. Unfortunately, with the costs involved I will have to have the annual sub to maintain contact with them. I would be obliged for the €25 please.

Left-Handers Open Day in Portumna G.C……….. When details of this are to hand I will post same on the website. As you know it is taking place on Friday 12th August.

World Tournament 2013 in Japan ………..A decision will be made shortly as to whether or not this tournament will go ahead.