Looking for Golfers... Druids Heath, Portmarnock/Jameson Links

Kevinmarkham

Hello all,

I am looking for golfers to come and help out on two separate projects. If you're interested, please answer the following questions as I'm looking for a mix of people. Put your name forward for both if you like. Golf will be complimentary.

1. Jameson Links:

This is a round of golf followed by you writing answers to questions in the bar afterwards. It will be next week, on Thursday 8th at 3pm. Please only respond if you can make this tee time.

• How many times, roughly, have you played Portmarnock Links/Jameson Links?
• When did you last play the course?
• What's your handicap?

2. Druids Heath:

This is a round of golf which will be recorded on video. You will be asked questions, on camera, as the round progresses. This will be some weekend in the next few weeks. Probably a Sunday afternoon… but not guaranteed.
Requirements here are very specific.

• How many times, roughly, have you played Druids Heath?
• When did you last play it?
• On a scale of 1 to 10 how much did you like the course (1 being 'hated it', 10 being 'loved it')?
• What's your handicap?
• You will be asked to sign a 'release form' saying that you agree to being filmed and having the video published online.

Many thanks
Kevin

spacecoyote

HI Kevin,

If the dates work, I'd be happy to play the Druids Heath outing.

Not sure I fit the bill and criteria though. I've never played the course before, so only know of it by reputation.

Handicap is 6.4 currently.

Cheers

soverybored1878

Hi Kevin,

I'd love to be a part of both or either if possible. I'm a higher handicapper though so don't know if I would be suitable? I'm off 18. Can certainly make both tee times.

Portmarnock

1. Played once, in May last year
2. 18

Druids Heath

1. Played it just the once in 2019 I think.
2. 7 out of 10
3. 18
4. Happy to sign a release form.

Beaulieu

Druids Heath

1. Never played it -heard about its fierce reputation before modifications.
2. N/a
3. 15.9
4. I'm happy to sign a release form.

charlieIRL

never played Druids so would love a crack at it.

Pierce_1991

Jameson Links

Played it once.

Would be probably about 6 years ago.

Handicap is 10.4

Kiith

Jameson Links

• I've played it four times before
• March 2023
• 12.6

Druid Heath

• Twice
• 4 years ago
• 7/10
• 12.6?
• No problems signing that

The Big Easy

Hi Kevin,

Jameson links

• Have played Portmarnock Hotel Links 6/7 times previously.

• October 2022.

• 12.3

gripcasey

HI Kevin

Jameson Links

Once

About 10 years ago

8.4

Alanm

Hey Kevin,

I could make Jameson links. I've played it at least 10 times with the most recent being in April this year.

Currently off 2

Thanks, Alan

thewobbler

Druids Heath.

Played it twice in the same weekend.

13 years ago

1/10. disliked it on my first round and despised it on my second. Tough, sneaky and oddly boring. I’d have given it a 0/10 except for the 2-3 holes - great holes just after the brutal index 1.

Currently 21.0 on WHS.

I would sign anything.

• How many times, roughly, have you played Druids Heath?
• When did you last play it?
• On a scale of 1 to 10 how much did you like the course (1 being 'hated it', 10 being 'loved it')?

token56

Hi Kevin,

Druids Heath

• How many times, roughly, have you played Druids Heath? - Never played it
• When did you last play it? - n/a
• On a scale of 1 to 10 how much did you like the course (1 being 'hated it', 10 being 'loved it')? - n/a
• What's your handicap? - 12.1
• You will be asked to sign a 'release form' saying that you agree to being filmed and having the video published online. - Not a problem

skinny90

Interested in the druids heath option

• When did you last play it? never played it
• On a scale of 1 to 10 how much did you like the course (1 being 'hated it', 10 being 'loved it')? n/a
• What's your handicap? 12.1
• You will be asked to sign a 'release form' saying that you agree to being filmed and having the video published online. sure - no problem

blue note

Hi Kevin

I'm interested in either (or both)

I've played portmarnock links about 15-20 times, most recently April. My handicap is 12.4.

I've never played druids heath and am happy to sign away my media rights for a round of golf.

Thanks.

Kevinmarkham

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122452717#Comment_122452717

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122453463#Comment_122453463

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122452402#Comment_122452402

Guys, assuming you can make it next Thursday, then the tee time is 3pm and I will be there from around 2.15pm.
(Thanks for the responses from others… I am after some very specific parameters that Kiith, Pierce and Big Easy fulfil)

Golfgraffix

enjoy lads, the course is in great condition at the moment, great time to play it

Pierce_1991

Hi Kevin,

Thanks so much, I'll be there, looking forward to it!

Pierce

The Big Easy

Hi @Kevinmarkham, apologies, unfortunately what I thought was a relatively straightforward swap next Thursday has proved not to be such.

Hopefully there is another poster with the criteria you are looking for. Disappointed not to play the renovated layout, but thanks again for the offer.

Kiith

Yeah, i'm definitely up for this. Thanks.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122457990#Comment_122457990

swededmonkey

Hope I'm not too late, but would be interested in Druids Heath

Played it once, only time was c.2019

6 - I wasn't a fan at the time, found it a bit too hard as I was new to the game

Handicap - 12.6

Happy to sign a media release form

Kevinmarkham

Thanks for all the replies

And for those interested in Druids Heath… that is still ongoing so I'll be back on here when I know details.

Thanks

gripcasey

Thanks Kevin for the oppertunity to play to today. Very enjoyable and nice to meet you Rob and Pierce

Kevinmarkham

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122481567#Comment_122481567

A most enjoyable round. And thanks for the detailed answers afterwards

getoffthepot

Have only just seen this so I am interested in the Druids heath option

• When did you last play it? I haven't
• On a scale of 1 to 10 how much did you like the course (1 being 'hated it', 10 being 'loved it')? n/a
• What's your handicap? 7.6
• You will be asked to sign a 'release form' saying that you agree to being filmed and having the video published online. sure - happy to

bakerbhoy

• How many times, roughly, have you played Druids Heath? Once
• When did you last play it? 2006 ish
• On a scale of 1 to 10 how much did you like the course (1 being 'hated it', 10 being 'loved it')? 8
• What's your handicap 13.5
• You will be asked to sign a 'release form' not a problem

Availability would depend on the date .

Kevinmarkham

Kiith, gripcasey, Pierce_1991

The article on Jameson Links is in the current issue of Irish Golfer. Reads well and got some in-depth and interesting comments from the three lads who joined me.

paulos53

This is the digital edition. Pages 106 - 111

https://irishgolfer.ie/wp-content/uploads/digital/2024-7/