Golf Promotion Night - 27th November

Kevinmarkham

Failte Ireland/Golf Ireland are hosting a ‘Golf Promotion Night’ at the Burlington Hotel on Tuesday 27th November, between 6pm and 10pm.

It’s free admission and the objective is to promote golfing breaks/offers at different golf courses and resorts around the country – both for individuals and golf societies.

There are going to be special offers and spot prizes on the night – it’ll be interesting to see what that entails – so if you have a spare hour or two it will be well worth a visit.

Here's an alphabetical list of the 66 participating golf courses and organisations:

1. Activities Ireland
2. Adare Golf Club
3. Ballykisteen Golf Resort
4. Ballyliffin Golf Club
5. Ballymascanlon House Hotel
6. Bellewstown Golf Club
7. Blainroe Golf Club
8. Bray Golf Club
9. Bundoran Golf Club
10. Carne Golf Links
11. Carton House Golf Club
12. Castle Barna Golf Club
13. Castle Dargan
14. Co. Cavan Golf Club
15. Co. Sligo Golf Club
16. Concra Wood Golf Club
17. Corrstown Golf Club
18. Craddockstown Golf Club
19. Donabate Golf Club
20. Donegal Golf Club
21. Dooks Golf Club
22. Doonbeg Golf Club
23. Dublin East Coast Golf Alliance
24. Dun Laoghaire Golf Club
25. Dunfanaghy Golf Club
26. Enniscrone Golf Club
27. Esker Hills Golf Club
28. Fota Island Resort
29. Glasson Country House Hotel
30. Glen of the Downs Golf Club
31. Golf North East
32. GolfMaster Ireland
33. Headfort Golf Club
34. Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
35. Killeen Castle Golf Club
36. Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort
37. Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club
38. Lisheen Springs Golf Club
39. Lucan Golf Club
40. Luttrellstown Castle Resort
41. Malahide Golf Club
42. Mount Juliet
43. Mount Temple Golf & Country Club
44. Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Country Club
45. Mullingar Golf Club
46. My Golf Society
47. Narin & Portnoo Golf Club
48. North & West Coast Links
49. Nuremore Hotel
50. Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links
51. Powerscourt Golf Club
52. Radisson Blu Farnham Estate Hotel
53. Rathsallagh Golf Club
54. Roganstown Golf & Country Club
55. Rosapenna Golf Club
56. Royal Tara Golf Club
57. Slieve Russell Hotel, Golf & Country Club
58. St Helen's Bay Golf Resort
59. Swords Open Golf Club
60. The Curragh Golf Club
61. The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort
62. Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort
63. Tullamore Golf Club
64. Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort
65. Westport Golf Club
66. Wicklow Golf Club

Golfgraffix

Looks like it could be a good night, plenty of clubs and maybe some good offers.

We will be there having a bit of fun on the simulator, so pop over and sya hello.

J

Kevinmarkham

See you there GolfGraffix

Anyone else coming along?

PARlance

Kevinmarkham wrote: »

See you there GolfGraffix

Anyone else coming along?

I'm going to try to pop in, been waiting to see this Stimulator that GG has

Dr_Colossus

Going to head along also for a while after work. Contemplating moving club this year to cut down on travel time so interested to see what the different clubs have to offer.

Tin_Cup

Was good fun last night. Hopefully will become an annual event and will get busier. Perhaps a little earlier in the year (Sept) would help. Some cracking prizes given out. Pretty sure every club gave something away so over 80 prizes. Worth the trip in for guys just to enter the comp!

Kevinmarkham

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

Going to head along also for a while after work. Contemplating moving club this year to cut down on travel time so interested to see what the different clubs have to offer.

Any use to you? Any decisions made?

As Tin Cup says, it was good fun, and there was a great atmosphere. I just thought the attendance was steady as opposed to spectacular. Most of the clubs I spoke to said they hadn't heard or seen much promotion behind the event.

link_2007

Kevinmarkham wrote: »

Any use to you? Any decisions made?

As Tin Cup says, it was good fun, and there was a great atmosphere. I just thought the attendance was steady as opposed to spectacular. Most of the clubs I spoke to said they hadn't heard or seen much promotion behind the event.

I wasn't able to attend but heard nothing about it apart from this thread.

Dr_Colossus

Kevinmarkham wrote: »

Any use to you? Any decisions made?

As Tin Cup says, it was good fun, and there was a great atmosphere. I just thought the attendance was steady as opposed to spectacular. Most of the clubs I spoke to said they hadn't heard or seen much promotion behind the event.

It was useful but no decisions made. Spoke with Killeen Castle, Luttrellstown and Roganstowns as they're the main contenders in terms of quality and ease of access but are considerably more expensive than my current location. Furthermore their membership numbers and competition choice is not ideal with Roganstown possibly having the best options available.
Other clubs I would have been interested in listening too include BlackBush, Hollystown and possibly Elm Green but were not present last night so there's plenty yet to mull over but last night definitely was a start in terms of weighing up options.

In terms of the evening I was on site from around 18:15 to 19:15 and although there was a large attendance from golf clubs around the country I thought the attendance from the general public was poor. Not sure what if anything the different golf clubs and displays got out of the evening especially given the distance alot of them had to travel. As mentioned above the promotion behind the event seemed to be non existent and similarly had heard nothing about it apart from this thread.

Not sure what prizes were given out, there was one presentation made while I was there at around 19:00 but other than that didn't notice much else. The welcome bag was something of a damp squib with only a Failte Ireland magazine inside.

kevgaa

Hi Folks,

I dropped in last night about 8:00 and like the previous threads I only found oot about it via this thread.

The footfall was very low but saying that there was lots of prizes on offer ranging from 4 balls to weekends away and Lisheen falls gave away a 5 day membership for 2013. I managed to walk away with a fourball so it was worth the visit.

Overall I think it was badly advertised and if it was to become an annual thing I think they should maybe merge it with the Golf Digest top 100 courses which I think are out on Friday 30th. That would attract the exhibitors and generate the media attention an event like this needs.

Kev

mike12

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

It was useful but no decisions made. Spoke with Killeen Castle, Luttrellstown and Roganstowns as they're the main contenders in terms of quality and ease of access but are considerably more expensive than my current location. Furthermore their membership numbers and competition choice is not ideal with Roganstown possibly having the best options available.
Other clubs I would have been interested in listening too include BlackBush, Hollystown and possibly Elm Green but were not present last night so there's plenty yet to mull over but last night definitely was a start in terms of weighing up options.

In terms of the evening I was on site from around 18:15 to 19:15 and although there was a large attendance from golf clubs around the country I thought the attendance from the general public was poor. Not sure what if anything the different golf clubs and displays got out of the evening especially given the distance alot of them had to travel. As mentioned above the promotion behind the event seemed to be non existent and similarly had heard nothing about it apart from this thread.

Not sure what prizes were given out, there was one presentation made while I was there at around 19:00 but other than that didn't notice much else. The welcome bag was something of a damp squib with only a Failte Ireland magazine inside.

Joined Roganstown myself a couple of weeks ago. A couple of things i will say about it that it is very dry for all the rain we have had and they play full greens and tees thru the winter no temps. There are plenty of comps google Roganstowngc for the fixture list plus there is the open on Tuesday so 4 comps a week during the summer.
This year they are giving free membership of the leisure club with the membership so that is a bonus if you go to the gym or swim or would like a sauna or steam after a round.
The members get 150 off for every new member they introduce so if you know anyone there you could do a deal with them the guy i knew gave us 100 back.
Mike

scubapro

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

It was useful but no decisions made. Spoke with Killeen Castle, Luttrellstown and Roganstowns as they're the main contenders in terms of quality and ease of access but are considerably more expensive than my current location. Furthermore their membership numbers and competition choice is not ideal with Roganstown possibly having the best options available.
Other clubs I would have been interested in listening too include BlackBush, Hollystown and possibly Elm Green but were not present last night so there's plenty yet to mull over but last night definitely was a start in terms of weighing up options.

In terms of the evening I was on site from around 18:15 to 19:15 and although there was a large attendance from golf clubs around the country I thought the attendance from the general public was poor. Not sure what if anything the different golf clubs and displays got out of the evening especially given the distance alot of them had to travel. As mentioned above the promotion behind the event seemed to be non existent and similarly had heard nothing about it apart from this thread.

Not sure what prizes were given out, there was one presentation made while I was there at around 19:00 but other than that didn't notice much else. The welcome bag was something of a damp squib with only a Failte Ireland magazine inside.

Hi Dr C, were there any incentives being offered on the night for 2013 membership?
I was hoping to get there myself but couldn't make it, I don't suppose anyone has the lowdown on what the deal was with Lucan?

Dr_Colossus

scubapro wrote: »

Hi Dr C, were there any incentives being offered on the night for 2013 membership?
I was hoping to get there myself but couldn't make it, I don't suppose anyone has the lowdown on what the deal was with Lucan?

No incentives, well nothing above any of the offers mentioned on the websites of the clubs I spoke to. Regarding Luttrellstown I received a text from them a few weeks back stating that they were dropping their membership to €1,700 + Vat but the representative last night advised that was an introductory offer if recommended by an existing member and that their full membership was still €2,000 + Vat.
Never spoke to Lucan Golf Club but my understanding is that their membership is in the region of €1,600 with an additional €250 Bar/Restaurant levy. Not sure if they have an introductory or referral offer but Benicetomonty on here is a member I believe so he should be able to advise if you send him a pm.

PARlance

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

No incentives, well nothing above any of the offers mentioned on the websites of the clubs I spoke to. Regarding Luttrellstown I received a text from them a few weeks back stating that they were dropping their membership to €1,700 + Vat but the representative last night advised that was an introductory offer if recommended by an existing member and that their full membership was still €2,000 + Vat.
Never spoke to Lucan Golf Club but my understanding is that their membership is in the region of €1,600 with an additional €250 Bar/Restaurant levy. Not sure if they have an introductory or referral offer but Benicetomonty on here is a member I believe so he should be able to advise if you send him a pm.

Really don't like the way L'town use the VAT exclusive price when promoting it. Who are they kidding.

I know a member there if any is looking for a recommendation.

Kevinmarkham

A blog of the evening if anyone wants to see some of the Society rates on offer

Benny Cake

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

It was useful but no decisions made. Spoke with Killeen Castle, Luttrellstown and Roganstowns as they're the main contenders in terms of quality and ease of access but are considerably more expensive than my current location. Furthermore their membership numbers and competition choice is not ideal with Roganstown possibly having the best options available.
Other clubs I would have been interested in listening too include BlackBush, Hollystown and possibly Elm Green but were not present last night so there's plenty yet to mull over but last night definitely was a start in terms of weighing up options.

In terms of the evening I was on site from around 18:15 to 19:15 and although there was a large attendance from golf clubs around the country I thought the attendance from the general public was poor. Not sure what if anything the different golf clubs and displays got out of the evening especially given the distance alot of them had to travel. As mentioned above the promotion behind the event seemed to be non existent and similarly had heard nothing about it apart from this thread.

Not sure what prizes were given out, there was one presentation made while I was there at around 19:00 but other than that didn't notice much else. The welcome bag was something of a damp squib with only a Failte Ireland magazine inside.

What do Killeen castle offer in terms of members comps? Have they much/any flexibility on price?

Dr_Colossus

Benny Cake wrote: »

What do Killeen castle offer in terms of members comps? Have they much/any flexibility on price?

Member weekend comps have generally historically been on a Sat and entry fee is a hefty €10 which includes 2's. The representative present at the presentation advised that with an influx of new members this year they hope to hold more regular competitions on the Sun also which previously has been a quiet enough day both in terms of members comps and green fees.
In addition to the weekend comp they hold an invitational comp on a Wed where members can bring a guest for a €30 green fee which proves very popular and generally sells out.

Full membership was €2,000 inclusive of Vat but exclusive of fees and levies. Fees were a club Levy of €50, GUI fees of €20 and optional Golfsure Insurance of €20. There was also an optional annual range ball card for €100.
There didn't seem to be any willing flexibility on price but then again I didn't push him on price, I wasn't going to sign up there and then. He did say the current rates were down from €2,750 I think and hence "good value". There wasn't any offers of a complementary green fee to come and try out the course when I told him I hadn't previously played it but he did say on learning that I would be at Foregolf the following week to give him a call and if it was quiet he might be able to get me out for a few holes.

Upon reflection I'd have to be able to get the under 30s membership for €1,000 to seriously consider joining. The predominant Sat comps are not ideal and the entry fees are quite expensive when you add on travel time and costs. Two years ago when I might have been barely eligible for the under 30s membership they had a "special offer" of a €5,000 entry fee and hence why I went elsewhere.

Benny Cake

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

Member weekend comps have generally historically been on a Sat and entry fee is a hefty €10 which includes 2's. The representative present at the presentation advised that with an influx of new members this year they hope to hold more regular competitions on the Sun also which previously has been a quiet enough day both in terms of members comps and green fees.
In addition to the weekend comp they hold an invitational comp on a Wed where members can bring a guest for a €30 green fee which proves very popular and generally sells out.

Full membership was €2,000 inclusive of Vat but exclusive of fees and levies. Fees were a club Levy of €50, GUI fees of €20 and optional Golfsure Insurance of €20. There was also an optional annual range ball card for €100.
There didn't seem to be any willing flexibility on price but then again I didn't push him on price, I wasn't going to sign up there and then. He did say the current rates were down from €2,750 I think and hence "good value". There wasn't any offers of a complementary green fee to come and try out the course when I told him I hadn't previously played it but he did say on learning that I would be at Foregolf the following week to give him a call and if it was quiet he might be able to get me out for a few holes.Upon reflection I'd have to be able to get the under 30s membership for €1,000 to seriously consider joining. The predominant Sat comps are not ideal and the entry fees are quite expensive when you add on travel time and costs. Two years ago when I might have been barely eligible for the under 30s membership they had a "special offer" of a €5,000 entry fee and hence why I went elsewhere.

Thanks for the info. I bought some gear from Fore Golf recently and was given a free green fee voucher when I collected the clubs... Kileen is a magnificent course, although 2k is very much on the expensive side. Im still <just> eligible for the under 30's deal so I might be enticed to give it a go, it really is a super track....