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To view news from other years, choose year and click refresh ---> 2008 2007 News for 2008 22. 6th August 2008 Leinster Under 13 (Non- Handicap Comp) Monday August 11th. Leinster Under 13 (Non- Handicap Comp) Monday August 11th. With less then 7 days to go to the Leinster under 13’s open tournament in Royal Tara nine holes competition. All our tee times are between 8.15 and 9 45 am. It is now very important that you make the practise this Sunday in HWL at 3:15 to complete nine holes. This gives everyone a great opportunity to get some serious practise in and to be prepared for August 11th. Before the competition make sure that your clubs are in good working order for example make sure they are clean, we are after all representing Holly Lakes Golf Club, and also make sure you have enough tee’s, pencils, golf balls, and that your shoes are clean also. Don’t forget to check the grips. Unfortunately raingear is a must even though it is the summer so make sure it’s in your bag. Travel arrangements will be discussed on Sunday after practice. Most parents are travelling direct to Royal Tara however should there be any difficulty with transport let us know on Sunday, we have lots of offers of transport. Parents should attend on Sunday. See you Sunday at 3:15 in HWL. Non Handicap Panel. Handicap Panel. Jack O’Rourke Killian McGreer Ellen Corrigan David Coyle Karl Duignan Simon Leinhan Seasmus Ingle Lauren Ingle Roisin Lynch Ciara Lynch Hannah Ingle Jennifer O’Mara Michelle Butler Ryan Girvin Ben Kelly 21. 1st August 2008 Leinster Under 13 ( non handicap comp) Monday August 11th. Leinster Under 13 ( non handicap comp) Monday August 11th. With just 10 days to go to the Leinster under 13’s open tournament in royal Tara. The competition is now nine holes. It is now very important that you make the practice this Sunday in HWL at 3:15 to complete nine holes as we have only played five up to now. This gives everyone a great opportunity to get some serious practice in and to be prepared for the day. Before the competition make sure that your clubs are in good working order for example make sure they are clean, we are after all representing Hwl and make sure you have enough tee’s, pencils, golf balls, and that your shoes are clean also. Don’t forget to check the grips. Unfortunately rain gear is a must even though it is the summer. Travel arrangements to be discussed. See you Sunday at 3:15 in hwl. Jack O’Rourke Ellen Corrigan Karl Duignan Seasmus Ingle Lauren Ingle Roisin Lynch Ciara Lynch Hannah Ingle Jennifer O’Mara Michelle Butler Ryan Girvin Ben Kelly 19. 8th July 2008. Remaining Fixtures 2008. The Day and Time of Weekend Competitions Will Be On Web Page Each Week. Time for Wednesday Competitions; Juveniles and Intermediates 8.30am. Cadets and Beavers 9am. Wednesday 9th July. President Cup for Juniors Day. Friday 11th July. Ward League in Sutton GC. Tee Time 10am Monday 14th July. Ward League in Blackbush GC. Tee Time 10am. Wednesday 16th. Junior Competition Day. Monday 21st July Tile Style Trophy. Under 19 years. in Stackstown GC 11.30am. Wednesday 23rd Junior Captains Day. Monday 28th July. Ward League in Ashbourne GC. 9am Wednesday 30th July Medal. Wednesday 6th August. Junior Championship 1st round Wednesday 6th August. Girls ILGU Competition in Navan GC. Tee 9am. Friday 8th August Ward League in Hollywood Lakes GC. Tee Time 10am Monday 11th August. GUI and ILGU Under 13 Boys and Girls Competition in Royal Tara. Tee Time TBA. Tuesday 12th August. Ward League in Laytown Bettystown GC. Tee 10am. Wednesday 13th August Fund Raiser. €180 per team of 4 Persons, Includes Goodie Bag, Excellent Prizes and a Good Meal. For Time Sheet Phone the office 8433406 or any junior committee member. 2 Persons can enter for €90, the committee will join them with another 2 person group. Wednesday 20th August Junior Championship 2nd round. Thursday 21st August. Ward League in Westmanstown GC. Tee 9am. Wednesday 27th August medal. Sunday 28th September Angela Rooney. Juniors V/S Adults. Time TBA. 18. 1st June 2008. Take Four Junior Newsletter. June 2008. Welcome to the 2008 junior season. On Wednesday 4th June the junior golfing season will get under way. On behalf of the junior captain Killian Grimes, all junior members and the junior committee we extend a special welcome to all new junior members. What time will junior golf start. On each Wednesday from 4th June until 27th August junior competitions and coaching will start at 8.30am for juveniles and intermediates. Cadets and beavers should report at 9am for coaching, followed by golf practice, rules, etc. Cadets and beavers can be collected after lunch at about 2pm. The new clubhouse. Already ahead of schedule it is hoped that the new clubhouse will be handed over by September, a junior room is included in the scheme. We are looking for junior involvement in selecting the leisure equipment for the junior room, click on the junior web page and tell Woody. New professional and new pro shop. Brian Boshell has taken up the position of HWL golf professional. The junior committee met Brian during last week to discuss coaching, listening to his plans and ideas the committee are excited. Brian will be with the juniors on Wednesday June 4th to see for himself the golfing standards of our juniors. Brian takes up his fulltime position in early July, we wish him every success. Better weekend playing conditions for boys. All boys who have attained a handicap of 15.4 or less to be eligible to compete in all yellow tee competitions and boys who have attained a handicap of 9.4 or less to be eligible for all white tee competitions, including medals and majors, though they may not compete for first prize in the medals and majors. The above boys are to have full access (no time restrictions) to timesheets, as is the case with ordinary members. Electronic competition swipe on. Juniors are now able to use their club swipe card to enter official junior competitions, this means that handicaps are kept updated and are visible each time a junior swipes on even when visiting another club. Tip for parents. Make sure juniors have something to eat and drink (not crisps) during their stay in HWL. Also ensure they have golf rain ware. Should any junior need special requirements please advise a member of the junior committee. Junior e/mailing now available. Just click onto the junior home page, click junior mailing list, give your e/mail address and as junior information is put on the web it will automatically be emailed to you. Stuff juniors should know. Information regarding juniors, when can I play, junior golf days, junior results, junior handicaps, ask questions, junior photos, news flash, junior take four etc is on the junior web page. Urgent messages and news flashes are put up regular on the junior web site; juniors should visit the site at least once each week. 17. April 2008 Junior Take Four Newsletter EASTER TIME GOLF AT HWL. Donnie Goggin. We only had one week of junior golf this year due to the passing of committee member Donnie Goggin, Donnie was the first face the boys and girls would meet on junior days always meeting them with a cheerful face, we are all going to miss him. To Shelia, Donnie’s wife, we offer thoughts and prayers, may he rest in peace. Junior Members On Line Mailing List. The junior club have now got their own e/mil list, click onto the junior web page, on the right hand side just under Woody enter your email address and you will receive any items put up on the web. Please tell other juniors of this improvement to our site. On Line Booking for Junior members. From 3rd May juniors when entering the Saturday junior competition can book on line, at present booking on line for the men’s Tuesday open is available. When juniors return for summer golf they will be able to swipe into the computer for the Wednesday junior competitions. The benefit is that the computer will print out the name, date, handicap, and the competition details on a sticky label, which can be attached to the scorecard, removing mistakes, after the round the scores are entered into the computer and the handicaps are automatically adjusted if necessary. Visit of Headford Golf Club. Last year HWL and Headford GCs agreed to play an annual friendly on a home and away basis, this year it was our turn to be host. As both clubs had a team entered in the Fred Daly GUI under 18 junior competition it was a good idea that for the visit of Headford both Fred Daly teams plays a practice match. The Headford lads all play off single figures while our lowest handicap on the day was 14, so it was agreed that we play a stableford competition. Our team played out of their skin winning the overall. The qualifying round of the Fred Daly is strokes; this suits low handicap juniors, which proved to be the case, Headford winning through to the next round while HWL although putting in a good performance lost out. Fred Daly Competition. The qualifying round of the Fred Daly is strokes; this suits low handicap juniors, which proved to be the case, Headford winning through to the next round while HWL although putting in a good performance lost out. Our Fred Daly squad was Philip Grey, Cian O’Connor, Aaron Brady, Andy Blanche, Karl Moore, Usin Hand, and Jon Lenihan. Jimmy Morley and Paddy Maher managed the team. Visit of Rush Golf Club. On Friday 28th the annual match for the RHUL cup against Rush GC was played in HWL. This competition is mainly for junior boys and girls of both clubs with handicaps 19 or above and for juniors without handicaps Kieran Foley and Liz Brophy were the Rush junior conveners, they had 16 juniors boys and girls with them. The day was very cold so it was agreed to play only 12 holes. The competition had singles and foursomes. Seeing the expression on the faces of our boys being teamed up with our girls was well worth it, everything went very well and most enjoyable. The result this year went to HWL and we got back the RHUL trophy after a two-year lapse. Included in our team were Fintan O’Connor, Simon Lenihan, Killian McGreer, Niall Murphy, Andrew McEvoy, Nathan Farrell, Luke O’Brian, Aaron Turner, Andy Blanche, Lisa McConnell, Craig Mahon, Andrew Cowan, Jennifer O’Mara, Lauren Ingle, Hannah Ingle, Seamus Ingle, Ben Kelly, and Robert Hogan. Lets hope that we have not left out anyone. Under 15 Interclub GUI Competition. The first match in the under 15 interclub competition will be away to Donabate GC on April 12th at 4pm. The format is match play with a reduced handicap allowance. Included in our panel are, Aaron Brady, Craig Mahon, Andrew McEvoy, Luke O’Brian, Damien Butler and Killian McGreer. Best of luck on Saturday boys. Other matches to be played are away to Malahide GC and home to The Island and Forrest Little GCs. 14. 7th April 2008 JUNIOR TAKE FOUR NEWSLETTER. EASTER TIME GOLF AT HWL. Donnie Goggin. We only had one week of junior golf this year due to the passing of committee member Donnie Goggin, Donnie was the first face the boys and girls would meet on junior days always meeting them with a cheerful face, we are all going to miss him. To Shelia, Donnie’s wife, we offer thoughts and prayers, may he rest in peace. On Line Booking for Junior members. From 3rd May juniors when entering the Saturday junior competition can book on line, at present booking on line for the men’s Tuesday open is available. When juniors return for summer golf they will be able to swipe into the computer for the Wednesday junior competitions. The benefit is that the computer will print out the name, date, handicap, and the competition details on a sticky label, which can be attached to the scorecard, removing mistakes, after the round the scores are entered into the computer and the handicaps are automatically adjusted if necessary. Visit of Headford Golf Club. Last year HWL and Headford GCs agreed to play an annual friendly on a home and away basis, this year it was our turn to be host. As both clubs had a team entered in the Fred Daly GUI under 18 junior competition it was a good idea that for the visit of Headford both Fred Daly teams plays a practice match. The Headford lads all play off single figures while our lowest handicap on the day was 14, so it was agreed that we play a stableford competition. Our team played out of their skin winning the overall. The qualifying round of the Fred Daly is strokes; this suits low handicap juniors, which proved to be the case, Headford winning through to the next round while HWL although putting in a good performance lost out. Fred Daly Competition. The qualifying round of the Fred Daly is strokes; this suits low handicap juniors, which proved to be the case, Headford winning through to the next round while HWL although putting in a good performance lost out. Our Fred Daly squad was Philip Grey, Cian O’Connor, Aaron Brady, Andy Blanche, Karl Moore, Usin Hand, and Jon Lenihan. Jimmy Morley and Paddy Maher managed the team. Visit of Rush Golf Club. On Friday 28Th the annual match for the RHUL cup against Rush GC was played in HWL. This competition is mainly for junior boys and girls of both clubs with handicaps 19 or above and for juniors without handicaps Kieran Foley and Liz Brophy were the Rush junior conveners, they had 16 juniors boys and girls with them. The day was very cold so it was agreed to play only 12 holes. The competition had singles and foursomes. Seeing the expression on the faces of our boys being teamed up with our girls was well worth it, everything went very well and most enjoyable. The result this year went to HWL and we got back the RHUL trophy after a two-year lapse. Included in our team were Fintan O’Connor, Simon Lenihan, Killian McGreer, Niall Murphy, Andrew McEvoy, Nathan Farrell, Luke O’Brian, Aaron Turner, Andy Blanche, Lisa McConnell, Craig Mahon, Andrew Cowan, Jennifer O’Mara, Lauren Ingle, Hannah Ingle, Seamus Ingle, Ben Kelly, and Robert Hogan. Lets hope that we have not left out anyone. Under 15 Inter club GUI Competition. The first match in the under 15 inter club competition will be away to Donabate GC on April 12th at 4pm. The format is match play with a reduced handicap allowance. Included in our panel are, Aaron Brady, Craig Mahon, Andrew McEvoy, Luke O’Brian, Damien Butler and Killian McGreer. Best of luck on Saturday boys. Other matches to be played are away to Malahide GC and home to The Island and Forrest Little GCs. 13. 17th March 2008. JUNIOR GOLF IS CANCELLED ON WEDNESDAY 19TH. DONNIE GOGGIN DONNIE GOGGIN AN ESTEEMED MEMBER OF HOLLYWOOD LAKES GOLF CLUB AND JUNIOR COMMITTEE MEMBER PASSED TO A BETTER PLACE IN THE AFTERNOON OF SUNDAY 16TH MARCH IN THE MATER PRIVATE HOSPITAL. HIS BURIAL DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS. DONNIE WILL ARRIVE ON TUESDAY 18TH MARCH AT ST COLUMBUS CHURCH IONA ROAD AT 5PM. MASS AT 11AM ON WEDNESDAY 19TH. HE WILL BE LAID TO HIS PLACE OF REST IN BALLYBOUGHAL CEMETERY. MAY HE REST IN PEACE. 11. March 2008. Junior Take Four Newsletter JUNIOR GOLF DURING EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. There will be junior competitions and practice for all junior members on Wednesdays March 19th and 26th.. There will be no golf coaching on either days. Juveniles and Intermediates report at 9am both days. Cadets, Beavers and New Members report at 9.30am both days. The RHUL Trophy for high handicap juniors. On Friday March 28th the annual match for high handicap juniors against Rush GC for the RHUL trophy will be played in HWL tee off will be 9.30am. 16 junior players, boys and girls, with handicaps above 18 will be selected from those that turn up on the 19th and 26th March. Following the game there will be a lunch for the two teams and the presentation of the RHUL trophy to the winners. The Fred Daly under 18 years GUI competition. HWL will play in a qualifying round of the Fred Daly GUI competition on Thursday 27th March in St Margaret's, teeing off at 8am against Coorstown and Roganstown GCs. Within our overall group are 12 other top clubs; the format for qualifying is medal stroke play and the best five cards will determine the club’s aggregate total. The leading club and the runner up from the overall group will qualify for the match play stages. Each team will consist of seven junior boys all under 18years on the 1st January 2008. Jimmy Morley is the manager of the Fred Daly team and he has selected the following boys and invites them to practice on the 8th and 9th March in HWL at 2.15pm. Andy Blanche, Aaron Brady, Peter Chambers, Philip Grey, Osion Hand, Aaron Turner, John Lenihan, Cian O’Connor, Luke O’Brien, Andrew McEvoy, Jonathan Butler, Damien Butler, Killian Carr, John Evans, Mark McGuinness, Stephen McGuinness. Stop PressAll the above named have been texted/emailed; the boys that have not confirmed their availability should do so ASAP to 0872887030 Stop Press The Fred Daly is a 32 county GUI competition. 9. 13th February 2008. Junior Take Four Newsletter ON FRIDAY 15TH FEBURARY There will be a 12 hole junior competition weather permitting. All juniors with a handicap should show up at 10am. 8. February 2008 Junior Take Four Newsletter. Very Important Stuff. Are you one of last year’s junior members that has not sent in their membership re-newel form and cheque yet, until the form and cheque are received you are not a junior member and if you wish to play during Mid term or the Easter Holidays you will have to pay a green fee. The fee including membership, insurance and coaching is as follows: Cadets and Beavers, 10 to 13 years is €118. Juveniles, up to 18 years is €168. Intermediates, up to 23 years is €291, this includes the GUI levy. Re-entry interviews will take place in February through March, you will be notified of the date. We will be looking for parents’ assistance during the 2008 regarding transporting juniors to away matches and also provide supervision on Wednesdays during the summer junior golf season, it will be important that one of them attend the interview to confirm their availability. The Season Starts Mid Term for Junior Golf. For mid term junior competition see Stop Press Notice Board. During the Easter school holidays there will be junior competitions on Wednesday 19th and 26th report at 9.30am. Cadets, Beavers and Newcomers should also attend at the 10am. The junior club captain, Killian Grimes will have his drive in during the Easter hollers, the day will be decided very soon. Killian will be the first junior captain in HWL to have an official drive in so we want as many junior members to attend, there will also be a junior competition on that day, including the Cadets and the Beavers. There will also be two inter club events during the Easter: We will play against Headford GC on a day during the Easter holidays, the actual date will be decided later. The competition will be a single stableford. 8/10 boys with a handicap of 18 down and girls with an ILGU handicap are eligible for selection. On Friday 28th we will play the annual match against Rush GC for the RHUL cup, last year Rush won so we must go all out to win it back. The team will have up to 12/16 boys and girls with high handicaps. Both teams will be selected from those who turn up for the mid term and Easter competitions. GUI Junior Competitions: Our qualifying round against Coorstown and Roganstown GC in the Fred Daly GUI competition will be played on Thursday March 27th in St Margarets GC, tee off 8am. Each team will have seven players under 18 years. There are 18 top junior clubs in our section; the overall winner and runner-up will qualify for the quarterfinal stages. Jimmy Morley and his selectors will chose from those juniors that turn up for the mid term and Easter competitions, so it is up to all you guys to show Jimmy just how good you are. Club Gear. Club sweatshirts and polo neck shirts are available in all sizes, the pair will cost €28 or €15 each. All juniors must wear club gear when playing in HWL. Looking forward to seeing you all soon. The Editor Junior Take Four Newsletter. 3. January 2008. Junior Take Four Newsletter. Happy New Year to you and your family, hopefully all our handicaps will move in 2008, in your case down and in my case stay still. Please settle down in school and college this term, study and do well in your exams. Easter holidays are early this year; they start on the 14th and go on until the 31st March. During the Easter holidays we will be having junior golf for cadets, beavers, juveniles and intermediates. The exact dates will be put up on the web notice board during February so keep looking. Any new juniors will be invited to play and meet and greet with established members. In this first issue of 2008 I must draw the following very important points to your parents. Did you fill in the re-newel membership application form if you did not do it now and forward it with your cheque to the office before the 31st January as already pointed out spaces will be at a premium this year. Re-entry interviews will take place in February, you will be notified of the date, it will be important that you and one of your parents attend the interview. We will be looking for parents’ assistance during the 2008 regarding transporting juniors to away matches and also provide supervision on Wednesdays during the summer junior golf season. I must thank “Woody” for arranging to have the information on “New Driver Rules” and “New Golf Rules” available, please, please click on and check if your driver is legal, Woody also advises to be on the lookout if you are offered a CHEAP driver it might be one of the banned ones. Should you need to ask questions on golf or what is happening this year just click onto “Ask Woody” and ask, by the way Woody has a partner called Irons, he will answer questions on The Golf Course and The New Clubhouse, use the Ask Woody file for Irons. Keep looking for the Easter Dates. The Editor.