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Procedures for joining the Club

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Before joining the Club, one must be a paid-up member of Rathbane Golf Course.  Fees and special offers can be found on https://www.rathbanegolfcourse.com/.  A brochure entitled ‘Information and guidelines on the Game of Golf for new members of the Men’s club’ is available at reception or from the club secretary.

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Being a member of the Club entitles you to membership of Golf Ireland with many benefits such as having an official handicap and being able to play in club and inter-club competitions, play in open competitions organised by any club, and the ability to book reserved tee times for competitions.  Membership application forms are available at reception or from any member of the Men’s or Ladies’ Committees. For 2026, the membership fee is €50 (€30 of which is for membership of Golf Ireland) and should be paid by 31st January.  All members are required to pay a further €20 competition credit.

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An optional personal insurance is available from 1st April at a cost of €25.

So, to join the Club, simply fill in the application form with your up-to-date details: name, date of birth, address, mobile number, email address and course number.  Place it with the fee of €70 in the fees box (under the computer).  You will then be added to the members’ WhatsApp group.

 

How do I get a handicap?

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New members are required to submit three 18-hole score cards (or six 9-hole score cards), signed by the member and another Golf Ireland member.  Write ‘For Handicap Purposes’ on the cards.  These cards can be placed in the score cards box.  The Handicap secretary will then issue an official handicap.  The allocation of a provisional handicap until the cards are assessed is no longer allowed by Golf Ireland rules.

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Competitions

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All members can book tee times using the BRS app.  This app is managed by Mack Trading.

In addition to the various competitions shown in the Fixtures List, there is a weekly Seniors (over 55 years of age) competition every Thursday.  The tee times will be on the BRS app.  The Seniors also arrange outings to other golf clubs during the year.  There will also be a mid-week competition for men on Tuesdays.

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Enquiries relating to the Men’s Club: 086 8576395 or rathbanegc@gmail.com.

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Men’s Golfer of the Year

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The following competitions are the majors: President’s Prize, Captain’s Prize and Vice-Captain’s Prize.  To win first prize in a major, a player must have played in at least three qualifying club competitions before the majors.

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Golfer of the Year will be played over the following ten competitions: the three majors, the six medals, and the singles match play. 

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Points scale (except for match play): 1st place = 10 points, to 10th place = 1 point

Singles match play: winner = 10 points, second = 6 points, 3rd and 4th place = 4 points each.

The winners of each major to get 5 bonus points.

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Men’s Inter Club Competitions

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During 2026 the Club will participate in the following competitions.  Notices will be put on the notice board inviting members to apply for inclusion.

• Vincent Nevin Trophy

• JB Carr Trophy

• Junior Cup

• Mixed Foursomes

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Men’s Competition Procedures

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It is recommended that members download the BRS Golf Now app on their mobile phones.  This is the easiest way of booking a tee time.  You may also book through reception either in person or by phone.  Anyone not playing in a club competition should not book a time during reserved times.

 

Before commencing your round, please complete the following steps:

1. Enter your name in the competitions book.

2. Enter for the competition on the computer.  Gently peel off the printed label from its backing and attach it to your scorecard. 

3. Pay the entry fee and complete fully the envelope with the date, your name, the name of the competition and the entry number.

4. Place the envelope in the fees drawer.

5. Check the conditions of play.  These will be on the notice board and competitions book.

6. Please check-in at Reception prior to playing any round of golf, including club competitions.

 

On completion of your round:

1. Your scorecard should include the following: your name, the date of the competition, name of the competition, and your playing handicap.  When the label printer is in operation, these will already be printed.

2. Ensure the card is signed by you and your marker.

3. Enter your score in the computer.

4. Put your signed scorecard in the scorecard box.

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If I have an issue, who do I contact?

You should contact the Hon. Secretary of the club.  The contact details are given above.

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