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Events |
Leinster AIG Men's Barton Shield Stroke Play Qualifying (South) |
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Date |
Saturday 25th May 2024 |
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Venue Contact Details |
Blainroe Golf Club Tel. (0404) 68168 |
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Golf Ireland Tournament Committee |
Lead Official: Ian Mooney 086 2205172
Queries in advance to leinster@golfireland.ie |
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Format |
Stroke Play (Gross) Qualifying - Aggregate of two cards to count for team score |
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Course Setup |
Play will be from the Blue Tees |
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Qualifiers |
Four Clubs to Qualify Please refer to the ‘Match Play Stage’ page for more information regarding upcoming rounds. |
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Practice Area |
Short game area and Putting Green will be available. |
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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. |
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Catering |
It is essential that teams communicate any catering requirements they have in advance by contacting the club. Tea/Coffee will be available in the pro-shop from 7am. The Restaurant will be open from 10am. All catering must be paid on the day by teams. |
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Car Parking |
90 Spaces available |
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Photographs |
There will be no official photographer at the venue however Golf Ireland officials may take photos of the qualifiers. |
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Practice |
Teams may avail of one complimentary practice round per person by contacting the Pro Shop in advance. |
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Referees |
Referees will be situated throughout the course to give rulings when required. These referee will be 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.
It is important to note referees are not assigned to follow any individual group. Furthermore, the referee cannot intervene unless one or more of the players calls on them to do so. A team captain is not part of the side under the rules of golf and cannot act on the players’ behalf in this regard. However, a team captain can advise the players to call a referee. |
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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. |
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Trollies |
25 Pull trollies (€5) and10 Electric Trollies (€15) are available from the Pro Shop. Electric Trollies must be booked in advance |
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Buggies |
Buggies are available for use by Referees only. Golf Ireland’s Transportation Policy applies to all other persons on site. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Wifi/Broadband Capacity |
BGC - Wifi (No Password required) |
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Other items |
Locker Rooms are available for use from 7am. Golf Shoes are not permitted in the clubhouse. Shower Towels available to hire free of charge |