South County GC Closed

GreeBo

Lads can we stop with the rumours and allegations please.
Any more comments about anyone or any company will result in this thread being deleted.

Alrite Chief

TanD wrote: »

As an ex employee of Scgc this makes me very sad to hear. My friends and collegues have all lost their jobs today. No offense to any of you worrying about your handicaps but take a look at the bigger picture - this is a sad day for SCGC members and its employees!

To be fair members here are looking at every picture. You cannot say sympathy has not been given for the employees of the club here. Have a read back.

For me it was the first thing i thought of was them turning up to a locked gate.

chuckieamc

ForeRight wrote: »

Same for me mate. Club handicap sec told me 6 months guaranteed. GUI say that's not the case. Either way I can't help but feel extremely angry at the whole thing.

I played there yesterday and all was normal. Work being done all over the course, everything in great nick, people up in the bar, pro shop running away normally, ladies comp was on and then wake up to a text message today saying thanks for your money all the best!!!

Someone knew this was coming so this is disgraceful behaviour or Managment from somebody or a number of people IMO.

What was all that nonsense on the website only a few weeks back telling everyone that the clubs future was secure etc etc.

Either way even if the club opens back up tomorrow it will be the last sub I ever pay to s county. I completely understand that these things happen unfortunately and I feel for the staff but somebody up there knew all along that this was coming but anyone I have spoke to was oblivious and shocked this morning!

Totally oblivious indeed! I joined as a lady member back in November and didn't even get the famous text. I had yet to get to know many members so feel very in the dark about what is going on. Are there any members on here who would be willing to forward me any correspondence/texts either via PM or text as I seem to not be on their mailing lists?

chuckieamc

chuckieamc wrote: »

Totally oblivious indeed! I joined as a lady member back in November and didn't even get the famous text. I had yet to get to know many members so feel very in the dark about what is going on. Are there any members on here who would be willing to forward me any correspondence/texts either via PM or text as I seem to not be on their mailing lists?

I should say even more in the dark, as everyone seems to be in teh dark about this other than the company directors!!

ForeRight

chuckieamc wrote: »

ForeRight wrote: »

Same for me mate. Club handicap sec told me 6 months guaranteed. GUI say that's not the case. Either way I can't help but feel extremely angry at the whole thing.

I played there yesterday and all was normal. Work being done all over the course, everything in great nick, people up in the bar, pro shop running away normally, ladies comp was on and then wake up to a text message today saying thanks for your money all the best!!!

Someone knew this was coming so this is disgraceful behaviour or Managment from somebody or a number of people IMO.

What was all that nonsense on the website only a few weeks back telling everyone that the clubs future was secure etc etc.

Either way even if the club opens back up tomorrow it will be the last sub I ever pay to s county. I completely understand that these things happen unfortunately and I feel for the staff but somebody up there knew all along that this was coming but anyone I have spoke to was oblivious and shocked this morning!

Totally oblivious indeed! I joined as a lady member back in November and didn't even get the famous text. I had yet to get to know many members so feel very in the dark about what is going on. Are there any members on here who would be willing to forward me any correspondence/texts either via PM or text as I seem to not be on their mailing lists?

The only text is the one originally posted at the beginning of this thread.
No phones answered at the club today and the only other club position statement is the one in the website I'm afraid.

I got the text but I'm still as in the dark as you.

link_2007

chuckieamc wrote: »

Totally oblivious indeed! I joined as a lady member back in November and didn't even get the famous text. I had yet to get to know many members so feel very in the dark about what is going on. Are there any members on here who would be willing to forward me any correspondence/texts either via PM or text as I seem to not be on their mailing lists?

Apart from the text (which I included first post on the first page) and the notice which can be seen on the website, I don't think there has been any further official correspondance.

chuckieamc

link_2007 wrote: »

Apart from the text (which I included first post on the first page) and the notice which can be seen on the website, I don't think there has been any further official correspondance.

ok, thanks link2007. Its all so horriby frustrating, had the clubs packed in to the car to go up and hit a few balls after work today. The loss of my sub is a big deal, but still thinking a lot about the folks who lost jobs

emac123

what a joke, cant believe it, was looking forward to the medal on sunday too! thoughts are with the staff and especially raymie today, could be left with a lot of expensive stock gathering dust

Alrite Chief

chuckieamc wrote: »

ok, thanks link2007. Its all so horriby frustrating, had the clubs packed in to the car to go up and hit a few balls after work today. The loss of my sub is a big deal, but still thinking a lot about the folks who lost jobs

Here here. We are all entitled to feel aggrieved about our memberships so don't feel so bad for thinking like that along with the loss of employment.

I suppose at the moment the worst thing is being in the dark about it all.

gymman39

Heard over the weekend that a club not to far from me is in serious trouble and has no money left to pay wages from the end of june ..hope this is not the start of a lot of clubs folding

Alrite Chief

emac123 wrote: »

what a joke, cant believe it, was looking forward to the medal on sunday too! thoughts are with the staff and especially raymie today, could be left with a lot of expensive stock gathering dust

Not to mention equipment put on membership accounts.

emac123

disastrous situation all round unfortunately. You'd never know, it could sort itself out. wont hold my breath though

Alrite Chief

emac123 wrote: »

disastrous situation all round unfortunately. You'd never know, it could sort itself out. wont hold my breath though

Here's hoping...

http://golfcoursesireland.blogspot.com/2011_12_01_archive.html

chuckieamc

Alrite Chief wrote: »

Here's hoping...

http://golfcoursesireland.blogspot.com/2011_12_01_archive.html

ohhhhh....don't be going getting my hopes up!

Alrite Chief

chuckieamc wrote: »

ohhhhh....don't be going getting my hopes up!

I'll take anything positive!!!!

chuckieamc

Expect an article in the indo tomorrow too; I just had Liam Kelly their golf guy ring me looking for any information - had to tell him I was learning everything I knew on here!

Birdie Machine

no but heard they guards on the gate

thegen

TanD wrote: »

As an ex employee of Scgc this makes me very sad to hear. My friends and collegues have all lost their jobs today. No offense to any of you worrying about your handicaps but take a look at the bigger picture - this is a sad day for SCGC members and its employees!

Hi Tan,

I'm with you. I texted Raymie to pass on my best wishes to him and the rest of the staff. Americano & Purple Snack😉

Alrite Chief

thegen wrote: »

Hi Tan,

I'm with you. I texted Raymie to pass on my best wishes to him and the rest of the staff. Americano & Purple Snack😉

Any word from the ordinary staff there like Raymie? Are they still in the dark about it all?

I just cannot imagine this not getting resolved one way or another. Not sure what implications having examiners running the place will have on current staff. I really do pray a solution that suits all can be found.

downthemiddle

Birdie Machine wrote: »

no but heard they guards on the gate

Drove past at six o'clock. The gate was open and definitely no guards there.

Alrite Chief

downthemiddle wrote: »

Drove past at six o'clock. The gate was open and definitely no guards there.

Nip in for 9 :eek:

thegen

Alrite Chief wrote: »

Any word from the ordinary staff there like Raymie? Are they still in the dark about it all?

I just cannot imagine this not getting resolved one way or another. Not sure what implications having examiners running the place will have on current staff. I really do pray a solution that suits all can be found.

Board have handled this like amateurs, from a ****ty text to the statement on the website. Their reluctance to share any info with the members and look for input in working out a solution was disgraceful. I do hope one of them is reading this thread and might reply, they could even register as Morgan Fletcher or use another alias!

Alrite Chief

thegen wrote: »

Board have handled this like amateurs, from a ****ty text to the statement on the website. Their reluctance to share any info with the members and look for input in working out a solution was disgraceful. I do hope one of them is reading this thread and might reply, they could even register as Morgan Fletcher or use another alias!

Some chance. Bottlers.

one ill cat

I also sent Raymie a text this morning when I had it confirmed that the text wasn't a hoax. I really hope he gets sorted & isn't landed with having to cover the cost of all the stock he had in the shop. I assume he, rather than the club, owned the pro shop contents?

Alrite Chief

one ill cat wrote: »

I also sent Raymie a text this morning when I had it confirmed that the text wasn't a hoax. I really hope he gets sorted & isn't landed with having to cover the cost of all the stock he had in the shop. I assume he, rather than the club, owned the pro shop contents?

Yeah thats my understanding. He leases the unit and stocks it.

downthemiddle

Alrite Chief wrote: »

downthemiddle wrote: »

Drove past at six o'clock. The gate was open and definitely no guards there.

Nip in for 9 :eek:

Activity there at the moment. There's a car and lorry driving up to the clubhouse.

BeccaS

TanD wrote: »

As an ex employee of Scgc this makes me very sad to hear. My friends and collegues have all lost their jobs today. No offense to any of you worrying about your handicaps but take a look at the bigger picture - this is a sad day for SCGC members and its employees!

Thanks Tan!

Alrite Chief

Attn Members:

Would it be worth our while calling an EGM at the club. Staff of SCGC and its members deserve more information. The course is closed until further notice is totally unacceptable. The board have allowed this to happen without input from the members. It time for us to act.

chuckieamc

Alrite Chief wrote: »

Attn Members:

Would it be worth our while calling an EGM at the club. Staff of SCGC and its members deserve more information. The course is closed until further notice is totally unacceptable. The board have allowed this to happen without input from the members. It time for us to act.

I'm in. I gather from comments on here that there is a committee meeting tomorrow night?
In some potentially heartening news, I heard that concra wood in Monaghan closed last week for a similar issue and was open a few days later under new management.
Though the moving out of equipment is worrying....

scubapro

Hot off the press


Dear Jason,

As landlords to the South County Golf Club Limited and in the pursuance of clause 7 of lease entered into 8/11/2000, we are advising all said members that we have taken possession of the facilities until further notice because of the actions and abandonment by the company and its directors.

We advise members of the club that they are welcome to play golf as usual subject to rules and regulations and the Golfing Union of Ireland. Presently the bar and restaurant will remain closed but we have agreed with the Club Professional to leave the Pro shop open.

Landlords,

John & Patrick Kavanagh