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Boards GS - Royal Curragh - 28th March 2020 - CANCELLED

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  • #52
    RoadRunner
    Registered Users Posts: 1,967 ✭✭✭RoadRunner


    Kingswood Rover wrote: »
    Why would we even want to be away from our families at a time like this

    (I googled "melodramatic")

    Melodrama%2BPicture.jpg

    Anyway, we all know that our sport is partaken in near isolation and as such, is the perfect sport for these times, as such amateur golf is still safely happening around the world. A great way for people to get exercise, mental therapy and (hopefully!) a little Vitamin D during these next few months.

    As have many others, I've played golf through these last few weeks and see how helpful it is to ones mental wellbeing to have at least one thing to look forward to.

    Hats off to the committee for the extra work gone into the little details to ensure everything possible is done to limit contact such as minimising any interactions with cash.

    I'd suggest also for everyone to take food with you for this one, pay for fuel with card too and don't attend any orgies on the return trip home.


  • #53
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,068 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    RoadRunner wrote: »
    don't attend any orgies on the return trip home.

    Well if that’s the case I’m with the rover, may as well call the whole thing off if we can’t go to the orgies


  • #54
    RoadRunner
    Registered Users Posts: 1,967 ✭✭✭RoadRunner


    Seve OB wrote: »
    Well if that’s the case I’m with the rover, may as well call the whole thing off if we can’t go to the orgies

    Doubt you'd even be allowed in the door seve :D


  • #55
    thecomedian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭thecomedian


    Jesus lads you’re not going to get the virus from playing golf.
    Don’t shake hands. Don’t remove the flags. Take a photo of your scorecard and post up on a WhatsApp group or something similar. Job done.


  • #56
    gypsy79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭gypsy79


    Kingswood Rover wrote: »
    Lads please please call this off there is no need for people traveling from all over the country look what is happening this morning in France How do we know that one of us might catch it or pass it one to someone else who in turn could give it to one of our loved ones who might have a reduced ability to fight the disease. Why would we even want to be away from our families at a time like this, This will pass we will play together again. Our country has been ahead of the curve in a lot of respects so should we ,,,,,,,,,,Cancel Please.

    You are not obliged to play


  • #57
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,068 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    RoadRunner wrote: »
    Doubt you'd even be allowed in the door seve :D

    Sure you never invite me anyway


  • #58
    Golfhead65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 702 ✭✭✭Golfhead65


    RoadRunner wrote: »
    (I googled "melodramatic")

    Melodrama%2BPicture.jpg

    Anyway, we all know that our sport is partaken in near isolation and as such, is the perfect sport for these times, as such amateur golf is still safely happening around the world. A great way for people to get exercise, mental therapy and (hopefully!) a little Vitamin D during these next few months.

    As have many others, I've played golf through these last few weeks and see how helpful it is to ones mental wellbeing to have at least one thing to look forward to.

    Hats off to the committee for the extra work gone into the little details to ensure everything possible is done to limit contact such as minimising any interactions with cash.

    I'd suggest also for everyone to take food with you for this one, pay for fuel with card too and don't attend any orgies on the return trip home.

    Benny take note, especially to the last line


  • #59
    Golfhead65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 702 ✭✭✭Golfhead65


    gypsy79 wrote: »
    You are not obliged to play
    My thoughts entirely


  • #60
    dwd
    Registered Users Posts: 249 ✭✭dwd


    Hey folks, just cancelled on teamer. I'm in a higher risk category due to other health conditions, so I've gone into full isolation mode, so much for getting back into golf in 2020 :(


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  • #61
    charlieIRL
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,254 Mod ✭✭✭✭charlieIRL


    dwd wrote: »
    Hey folks, just cancelled on teamer. I'm in a higher risk category due to other health conditions, so I've gone into full isolation mode, so much for getting back into golf in 2020 :(

    Take care DWD, health is more important than golf all day long.


  • #62
    hurikane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 691 ✭✭✭hurikane


    Kingswood Rover wrote: »
    Lads please please call this off there is no need for people traveling from all over the country look what is happening this morning in France How do we know that one of us might catch it or pass it one to someone else who in turn could give it to one of our loved ones who might have a reduced ability to fight the disease. Why would we even want to be away from our families at a time like this, This will pass we will play together again. Our country has been ahead of the curve in a lot of respects so should we ,,,,,,,,,,Cancel Please.

    Calling off is the right thing to do.

    Even the GUI don’t think it’s a good idea. "Visitors (e.g. societies, open days) either require some form of screening or should be discouraged for the time being."

    https://www.golfnet.ie/news/golfnet/4642/new-statement-on-coronavirus-covid-19?utm_source=Circulator&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=New%20statement%20from%20GUI%20and%20ILGU%20%20Club%20membership%20more%20important%20than%20ever%20%20COVID-19


  • #63
    princess poppy
    Registered Users Posts: 292 ✭✭princess poppy


    Lads, I’m sorry but I’m pulling out til things pick up again


  • #64
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,068 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    hurikane wrote: »
    Calling off is the right thing to do.

    who are you?


  • #65
    spacecoyote
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,635 ✭✭✭spacecoyote


    princess poppy wrote: »
    Lads, I’m sorry but I’m pulling out til things pick up again

    No problem poppy


  • #66
    BigChap1759
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,612 ✭✭✭BigChap1759


    hurikane wrote: »
    Calling off is the right thing to do.

    Even the GUI don’t think it’s a good idea. "Visitors (e.g. societies, open days) either require some form of screening or should be discouraged for the time being."

    https://www.golfnet.ie/news/golfnet/4642/new-statement-on-coronavirus-covid-19?utm_source=Circulator&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=New%20statement%20from%20GUI%20and%20ILGU%20%20Club%20membership%20more%20important%20than%20ever%20%20COVID-19

    It in the same post they say

    “Golf club members can still play and enjoy their golf while acting within the guidelines issued by the Health Service Executive in the Republic of Ireland and Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland”

    So, assuming we take all the recommendations into account I would ask how it would be any different than playing at your own club?


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  • #67
    spacecoyote
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,635 ✭✭✭spacecoyote


    Hi All,

    Was on the phone with Paul from Royal Curragh this morning (whos being very accommodating & a gent throughout)

    This is the Curraghs current state of affairs:
    • The Course is Open, but operating on Car Park Golf. It will remain open, unless there is specific instructions to shut down
    • The Clubhouse & Restaurant is closed
    • The Pro Shop is open & they do have a stock of drinks & snacks (bars, etc...)
    • All Bunkers are out of play
    • Pins are left in and they've left upturned the cups to shrink the depth people have to reach in to retrieve their ball
    • Ball should only be touched with gloved hands when retrieving it from the hole
    • Follow all government guidelines in relation to social distancing (keep 2 metres apart at all times, etc...)
    • They will remain flexible the whole time. If we made a call the night before & said we can't make it, there will be no issues at all & no penalties. They're trying to be as accommodating as possible whilst keeping traffic on the place, as they are an operation that needs flow to keep things going.

    So, as things stand, things can still go ahead. GolfGraffix has said that he will set up online scoring, which helps remove the need for scorecards to be touched.

    If we have to use scorecards, the rule will be, mark your own card (I think we can trust most of you)

    Just to reiterate, if you can't go, can you make sure to let us know asap, and can you update Teamer


  • #68
    willabur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,631 ✭✭✭willabur


    Thanks Space

    I have played a couple of comps since this whole thing has kicked off. We just need to be practical out there. Act as if you have the virus and behave accordingly

    looking forward to the outing


  • #69
    Golfhead65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 702 ✭✭✭Golfhead65


    spacecoyote wrote: »
    Hi All,

    Was on the phone with Paul from Royal Curragh this morning (whos being very accommodating & a gent throughout)

    This is the Curraghs current state of affairs:
    • The Course is Open, but operating on Car Park Golf. It will remain open, unless there is specific instructions to shut down
    • The Clubhouse & Restaurant is closed
    • The Pro Shop is open & they do have a stock of drinks & snacks (bars, etc...)
    • All Bunkers are out of play
    • Pins are left in and they've left upturned the cups to shrink the depth people have to reach in to retrieve their ball
    • Ball should only be touched with gloved hands when retrieving it from the hole
    • Follow all government guidelines in relation to social distancing (keep 2 metres apart at all times, etc...)
    • They will remain flexible the whole time. If we made a call the night before & said we can't make it, there will be no issues at all & no penalties. They're trying to be as accommodating as possible whilst keeping traffic on the place, as they are an operation that needs flow to keep things going.

    So, as things stand, things can still go ahead. GolfGraffix has said that he will set up online scoring, which helps remove the need for scorecards to be touched.

    If we have to use scorecards, the rule will be, mark your own card (I think we can trust most of you)

    Just to reiterate, if you can't go, can you make sure to let us know asap, and can you update Teamer

    Perfect, no fuss there so


  • #70
    RoadRunner
    Registered Users Posts: 1,967 ✭✭✭RoadRunner


    hurikane wrote: »
    Calling off is the right thing to do.

    Even the GUI don’t think it’s a good idea. "Visitors (e.g. societies, open days) either require some form of screening or should be discouraged for the time being."

    https://www.golfnet.ie/news/golfnet/4642/new-statement-on-coronavirus-covid-19?utm_source=Circulator&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=New%20statement%20from%20GUI%20and%20ILGU%20%20Club%20membership%20more%20important%20than%20ever%20%20COVID-19


    Welcome to the golf forum. Posting history suggests you're active in corona threads and critical of the cheltenham races going ahead. Your dissatisfaction with cheltenham is may be why you found this curragh thread here :)

    I just wanted to point out golf in the curragh is a world different to what happened in cheltenham. There's no spectators and also a number of significant changes to golf procedures to ensure that no one is in contact with one another.

    I've started going out some days here with the little one to the course that I'm a member of for chipping and putting practice. I can tell you that courses have adopted mature level-headed strategies for removing the need for contact with each other or for there to be any reason to be indoors or beside other people. They have taken this seriously. Going to the course with her is the same as going for a walk on the beach, or going to the phoenix park - all fresh air activities in isolation which we will continue to do up until the government advises against and the the "cocooning phase" begins.


  • #71
    BigChap1759
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,612 ✭✭✭BigChap1759


    spacecoyote wrote: »
    Hi All,

    Was on the phone with Paul from Royal Curragh this morning (whos being very accommodating & a gent throughout)

    This is the Curraghs current state of affairs:
    • The Course is Open, but operating on Car Park Golf. It will remain open, unless there is specific instructions to shut down
    • The Clubhouse & Restaurant is closed
    • The Pro Shop is open & they do have a stock of drinks & snacks (bars, etc...)
    • All Bunkers are out of play
    • Pins are left in and they've left upturned the cups to shrink the depth people have to reach in to retrieve their ball
    • Ball should only be touched with gloved hands when retrieving it from the hole
    • Follow all government guidelines in relation to social distancing (keep 2 metres apart at all times, etc...)
    • They will remain flexible the whole time. If we made a call the night before & said we can't make it, there will be no issues at all & no penalties. They're trying to be as accommodating as possible whilst keeping traffic on the place, as they are an operation that needs flow to keep things going.

    So, as things stand, things can still go ahead. GolfGraffix has said that he will set up online scoring, which helps remove the need for scorecards to be touched.

    If we have to use scorecards, the rule will be, mark your own card (I think we can trust most of you)

    Just to reiterate, if you can't go, can you make sure to let us know asap, and can you update Teamer

    Just mark your partners score on your own card as well and you can agree tally at the end


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  • #72
    downthemiddle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,128 ✭✭✭downthemiddle


    Golfhead65 wrote: »
    Perfect, no fuss there so

    Amazing. You had a right go at our club for similar actions last week and now it's no fuss. Interesting times indeed.


  • #73
    Golfhead65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 702 ✭✭✭Golfhead65


    downthemiddle wrote: »
    Amazing. You had a right go at our club for similar actions last week and now it's no fuss. Interesting times indeed.

    No fuss as comps still being played, not stopped like your club


  • #74
    downthemiddle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,128 ✭✭✭downthemiddle


    Golfhead65 wrote: »
    No fuss as comps still being played, not stopped like your club

    So obviously you disagree with the approach the GUI are taking too. You should contact them to express your dissatisfaction.


  • #75
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,068 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    give over will ya


  • #76
    Kingswood Rover
    Registered Users Posts: 778 ✭✭✭Kingswood Rover


    Evening folks, you all know my stance on this, i have declined on teamer. i am not on the Whats app group but it seems the committee have done a good job on mitigating the majority of risk. The golf is not where the risk of spread is we all know that. Its that chance touching of a surface when getting your petrol or coffee in a shop, then touching your mouth eyes or nose on the for what is lets be honest is an unnecessary and for many a long journey to the Curragh. Stay safe folks and keep your hands in your pockets.


  • #77
    Golfhead65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 702 ✭✭✭Golfhead65


    Just totally deleting the comment

    Respond to the post please, not attack the poster


  • #78
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 19,192 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    Ok folks, calm down and ease off the stronger personal comments please.

    There is a separate Corona Virus thread here to post general comments to, this is specific to the next outing, if you are posting in relation to that then fair enough but the general Corona comments belong in that thread

    Stay safe all


  • #79
    Golfgraffix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,833 ✭✭✭Golfgraffix


    Comment deleted


  • #80
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 19,192 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    Again, calm down, feeding troll comments just extends the badness


  • #81
    Golfgraffix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,833 ✭✭✭Golfgraffix


    slave1 wrote: »
    Again, calm down, feeding troll comments just extends the badness

    Not sure he was trolling. He’s part of our society. The proper thing to do would be apologise for his teacher comment. But I doubt he would have the balls.

    I might just go to the Curragh game just to confront him.

    Not sure why my early post was deleted ? I chose my words carefully and attacked the post not the poster


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  • #82
    gypsy79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭gypsy79


    Golfgraffix wrote: »
    Not sure he was trolling. He’s part of our society. The proper thing to do would be apologise for his teacher comment. But I doubt he would have the balls.

    I might just go to the Curragh game just to confront him.

    Not sure why my early post was deleted ? I chose my words carefully and attacked the post not the poster

    Fighting isnt allowed without in 'social distancing'!!

    Calm down lads....lets all be sensible.


  • #83
    FixdePitchmark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,984 ✭✭✭✭FixdePitchmark


    Lads,

    This isn't moderation , I think. Or pointed at any individual.

    Just background - I'm going to society outings a long time..

    The covid thing is a complete nightmare. But people should know that the general tone in the society is one of friendship and a relaxed fun atmosphere. Just would be disappointing if this changes.

    People are trying their best and are ultimately volunteers - the atmosphere on the thread and at outings , should be reflective of the spirit of the society.

    Maybe the committee / captain should post.

    But - I for one, will not be going to outings , if that spirit and ethos doesn't stay , during and post this difficult time.


  • #84
    willabur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,631 ✭✭✭willabur


    Hah, anyone else just get a dose of the tackleberrys #missedthefight


  • #85
    spacecoyote
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,635 ✭✭✭spacecoyote


    Happy to post on things, but didn't see any of the above as mods had deleted the posts already.


  • #86
    Iang87
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭Iang87


    any idea when teetimes will be out lads??

    Also will there be a group hug in the car park on the day to wish each other the best of luck in our round??


  • #87
    spacecoyote
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,635 ✭✭✭spacecoyote


    OK All, this is the proposed timesheet for the day. If I've mixed up any times preferences, please let me know asap, and I'll update (there was a good bit of re-jigging, so very good chance I've gotten someone mixed up)

    We're at 38 Golfers. I've included 2 people on here, who I didn't have on my list. One user JoeCole26 who accepted on Teamer, but I don't have on my version of the database. The other is thecomedian, who I can't see on Teamer yet, but who contacted me via PM (he should hopefully have gotten on to Seve OB with his details)

    One thing that you might have noticed is that I'm not on the list to play. I'm a type 1 diabetic, so am in the high risk category. Its absolutely killing me not to go here, as I'm itching to get out and play as much golf as I can, but I really can't justify taking on the extra exposure. I've got no symptoms, etc... and its been playing on my mind heavily for the last week or 2, but I think I'll have to retire from golf for a while.

    Tee Time|Player 1|Player 2|Player 3
    11:10|Break80|FixDePitchMark
    11:20|Rossyd2005|Pakman|Gypsy79
    11:30|Willabur|Benny79|Asimo1
    11:40|Roadrunner|Alanm|Woodyg
    11:50|Panic Stations|Paulos53|Gmur1894
    12:00|Slave1|Recycled|Scubapro
    12:10|JoeCole26|A Post Punk|Snackbox20
    12:20|CharlieIRL|Golfhead65|Tigerwood1
    12:30|BigChap1759|Ballyman|OS_Head
    12:40|Rainbow Warrior|Kevh1984|Timgolfer
    12:50|Macker1|Ballyk|thecomedian
    13:00|Kiith|Golfnut203|Jarrieta
    13:10|The Big Easy|Iang87|Seve OB


    I'll continue to keep updates on here, if I hear anything else from the Curragh, and please remember, if you have any change in circumstances, just let us know so that we can track numbers & make sure that everything lines up OK.

    I know everyone has been a bit tense & things have gotten a bit fraught in here in the last while. Can everyone just respect each other & their opinions, and avoid making anyone feel uncomfortable at any times. We're all in this together, so lets make the best of a bad situation.


  • #88
    Kiith
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 23,213 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kiith


    Sorry to hear you can't make it Space, but better safe then sorry when you're at higher risk. Happy to help out on the day if there's anything i can do.


  • #89
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 19,192 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    Can I suggest everyone has €35 in exact notes to avoid unnecessary passing of notes handing back change etc...


  • #90
    BigChap1759
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,612 ✭✭✭BigChap1759


    Is Revolut an option?


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  • #91
    gypsy79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭gypsy79


    I actually have a 3 week old 50 in my wallet. Considering I have a 2 year old and wife who sit around all day and leech off me :D that shows how little cash is used.


  • #92
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,068 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    lets all be mindful of the current situation and respect everyones distance
    no cash on the day please. captain has transfer options on the whats app group.
    we will not be doing LD or NP as it would involve handling items.
    2's we can transfer winnings back or offset against next outing cost.
    prizes will be virtual for now, winners can collect them later in the year

    Golfgraffix will set us up for online cards and scoring, so we will give more info about this later in the week

    edit; maybe controversial this one, but we will allow gimmes within 2 foot of the hole as a way to reduce any possible spread. if your ball is within the 2 foot please pick it up and don't unnecessarily putt out. please respect the rules though guys and don't be taking liberties either :)


  • #93
    OS_Head
    Closed Accounts Posts: 125 ✭✭OS_Head


    Seve OB wrote: »
    we will not be doing LD or NP as it would involve handling items.

    That reminds me, I think I won the LD in Portmarnock. I had to go as soon as I finished my round so I didn't find out till later. Was there a prize? :pac::pac::pac:


  • #94
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,068 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    OS_Head wrote: »
    That reminds me, I think I won the LD in Portmarnock. I had to go as soon as I finished my round so I didn't find out till later. Was there a prize? :pac::pac::pac:

    as you were not there to collect and i was less than a yard away from you......... Space has it for ya :D


  • #95
    OS_Head
    Closed Accounts Posts: 125 ✭✭OS_Head


    Seve OB wrote: »
    as you were not there to collect and i was less than a yard away from you......... Space has it for ya :D

    Ah thanks, I got lucky and with a big gust and dirty slice..:D What was the prize?


  • #96
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,068 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    OS_Head wrote: »
    Ah thanks, I got lucky and with a big gust and dirty slice..:D What was the prize?

    not sure
    sleeve of top flights i think :p


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  • #97
    OS_Head
    Closed Accounts Posts: 125 ✭✭OS_Head


    Seve OB wrote: »
    not sure
    sleeve of top flights i think :p

    I had to look them up, :eek: Hope it's the colored XL ones.


  • #98
    spacecoyote
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,635 ✭✭✭spacecoyote


    OS_Head wrote: »
    Ah thanks, I got lucky and with a big gust and dirty slice..:D What was the prize?

    Actually, think we were being very generous on first outing, sleeve of ProV1s and some custom boards golf society longest drive winner tees


  • #99
    OS_Head
    Closed Accounts Posts: 125 ✭✭OS_Head


    spacecoyote wrote: »
    Actually, think we were being very generous on first outing, sleeve of ProV1s and some custom boards golf society longest drive winner tees

    Good stuff, like the idea of the tees. They'll go on the mantelpiece with the flag i got for last years Esker hills. :o


  • #100
    spacecoyote
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,635 ✭✭✭spacecoyote


    OS_Head wrote: »
    Good stuff, like the idea of the tees. They'll go on the mantelpiece with the flag i got for last years Esker hills. :o

    have tees for LD & NTP winner for every event. Given there won't be any prize at this event, we'll look at prizes potentially on 2 holes for Captains maybe?


  • #101
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,068 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    spacecoyote wrote: »
    have tees for LD & NTP winner for every event. Given there won't be any prize at this event, we'll look at prizes potentially on 2 holes for Captains maybe?

    good idea


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