Events

Leinster AIG Men's Barton Shield 

Date

Sunday 21st July 

Venue Contact Details

Bunclody Golf Club

Tel. (053) 9374444 Ext 2

 Golf Ireland Tournament Committee

Lead Official: John Cullen 

cullenjohn09@gmail.com

085 853 5477

Chief Referee: Lucy Healy 

 

Queries in advance to leinster@golfireland.ie

Format

Match Play 

Course Setup

Play will be from the White Tees. 

Local Rules

Golf Ireland’s Hard Card  is in operation. The local rules on the club scorecard will not apply. Hard Card available to view under Team Captains’ Resources. Any additional local rules will be advised to teams at check in.

Catering

It is essential that teams communicate any catering requirements they have in advance. Breakfast available which MUST be pre-ordered with Caterer. Tea/coffee available from 9:00am.   

All catering must be paid on the day by teams.

Photographs

There will be no official photographer at the venue however Golf Ireland officials may take photos of the qualifiers.  

Practice Round





Practice Area

Teams may avail of one complimentary practice round by contacting the Pro Shop in advance.
Golf Ireland Voucher system in operation. Each Team has been issued a link to download practice vouchers which be presented on arrival at the Pro Shop.  AIG Men's Barton Shield - maximum of 8 vouchers permitted.


Driving range, chipping and putting green. 

Referees

Referees will be situated throughout the course to give rulings when required. These referees will also be monitoring the pace of play. Should players fall out of position, they will be timed and may be penalised for bad times. Please ensures players are conscious of the need to play at steady pace.

Golf Ireland Administration Office  Located adjacent to the Pro Shop. Please ensure Players return "I Won Cards" to this area immediately on completion of matches. 

Team Sheets

Team Captains are encouraged to submit their Team Sheet with the Golf Ireland official on-site one hour prior to tee off. Teams Sheets can still be amended up to 30 minutes before tee time. Team Sheets are available to view in Golf Ireland Club Hub Here.

Trollies

Pull trollies (€4) and Electric Trollies (€15) are available from the Pro Shop. Electric Trollies must be booked in advance.

Buggies

Buggies are available for use by Referees & Team Captains only. Cost €40. Golf Ireland’s Transportation Policy applies to all other persons on site.

Transportation Policy 

A copy of Golf Ireland's Transportation Policy is available for the Club Hub and will be strictly enforced. Please note that this policy intends to facilitate players only with physical disabilities in allowing such individuals to use Golf Buggies. However, the use of a Golf Buggy will be subject to any heath and safety restrictions laid down and is contingent on the individual sourcing own transportation with own third party insurance, as buggies will not be available form the host clubs for this purpose.

 

Any competitor intending to use a Golf Buggy in accordance with the Transportation Policy MUST contact the Regional Office in advance via email at leinster@golfireland.ie or by phone at 01-5054000 and are REQUIRED to submit the appropriate certification in advance of their arrival at the venue. Submission of certification in person on the day of competition will not be sufficient to be allowed to use a buggy.

Regulations and Terms of Competition

It is essential that you familiarise yourself with the Regulations for Cups and Shields Competitions which can be found on the Golf Ireland Club Hub.

 

As per the Golf Ireland Hard Card, a Team Captain may consult with and give advice to the members of his team during the course of play but may not walk onto the putting green or point out a line for putting. Please note that only one individual may be appointed by each team for such purposes.

Other items

Clubhouse and Pro Shop open from 7:00am. Towels available €4.

Golf Shoes and caps are not permitted in the bar or dining area.