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Today is the 30th anniversary of the first day of play in the club and we should have been gathered to celebrate this great day. However the COVID-19 crisis has overtaken all the best laid plans and in the context of world events our disappointment is a small matter.

The management committee wish you all good health at this time and hope that today in your own way you can celebrate our clubs birthday. We continue to manage the course and administer the club through these strange times. So much effort had been required to adapt to the current situation not least of all the irony that so much effort is going into having no golf played whilst the course is in fantastic condition and the weather had never been so favourable. Strange times indeed.

We will be in good shape to return to normal business once we get the all clear to do so. We all look forward to meeting up and getting back to the trials and tribulations of our golf game. Please look after each other in the meantime and we will continue to update you as the situation evolves.

President
Bob Campbell

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In line with the statement from the Taoiseach this evening and the clarification from the GUI/ILGU immediately afterwards we have to close the course and practice range to all members with immediate effect.    
 https://www.golfnet.ie/news/golfnet/4645/gui-ilgu-recommend-all-clubs-and-golf-facilities-to-close
This is if course regrettable but in the  current situation which we now find ourselves we have no alternative.  
We hope all our members and their families stay safe and well during this difficult time.
 

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Karl has offered to provide beef burgers, chicken burgers  and soup at the 10th on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March. Burgers €5 euro. Soup €3. Please support Karl in these difficult times. Please keep the required distance between you and your fellow golfers and respect eachother's space. Best of luck to all in St. Patrick's Cup. Enjoy the 10th.

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In times like this, we are lucky we have golf.  Stay safe and enjoy your golf responsibly.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/golf/simon-lewis/golfing-union-ireland-golf-is-agreat-sport-for-social-distancing-988355.html

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Due to the very serious situation we now find ourselves in, members area requested to adhere to the HSE Guidelines re handwashing, sneezing, coughing etc.

Members are also asked to refrain from the customary handshake at the end of your round.

The co-operation of all members is appreciated.

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Captains Drive In

Captains Drive In is on Saturday 7th March.  Best wishes to Captain Vincent, Lady Captain Deirdre and Junior Captain Sean for a most enjoyable day.  Details of the order of the day are on BRS.  Don't forget to book your tee time.  Hopefully the weather will be kind to us.

Mens Winter League

Congratulations to the winning team The Davy Rockets who won the winter league in an unstoppable fashion.  Ten teams braved the elements of Storm Jorge last Saturday and competed in the matchplay final, with fifty players taking part.  Conditions were very difficult to say the least but "Fore Left" were the team left standing as they "stormed" to victory. Peaky Blinders took second place. 

Congratulations to Gavin Condon on winning the individual prize, narrowly beating Fintan Brett and Kieran Macklin.

Well done to all teams who participated in the winter league over fifteen weeks.  Sincere thanks to Creely Fleming for their sponsorship of this event and to Keith White for keeping scores and posting an entertaining update every week.  

Ladies Winter League

Well done to all ladies who competed in the Ladies Winter League.  The league is just about to finish and results will follow.  Thank you to Christine Battelle and LVC Ann O'Connor on keeping the scores weekly.  Thank you to Joe and Briege McShane for their sponsorship of this event.

Spring mixed

The ever popular Spring Mixed is commencing this Sunday 8th March.  Timesheet is now open.  Weekly prizes and overall prize for the winner.

Senior Open

Senior Opens will commence this Monday 9th March.  Timesheet is now open.  Prizes available in three categories for the men.  Ladies prize also available.  This is a very popular competition so why not give it a try.  Senior Open will be  held once a month for the remainder of the season.

International Kings Cup

The International Kings Cup will be held on 16th March.  This is a very prestigious event with the winners going on to play in the grand final in Castlerock GC, Cork.  Full details are elsewhere on this page.  Timesheet is open to members or contact the Pro Shop.  There is a discounted entry fee for members.

Interclub matches

Mens and Ladies Inter Club teams are busy preparing for the coming season.  Please see Mens and Ladies Noticeboards for details.  Thank you to all those who volunteer their services in managing, playing and caddying for teams.  Details of matches to follow.  Please support your fellow golfers in their endeavours to win a pennant for our club.  Details of matches will be published at a later date.

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The International King's Cup Amateur Golf Tournament is a great event which is unique as Team Ireland is made up of every handicap level of golfer and an Open Age Division and Seniors Division. It starts on March 16th 2020. If you need more info you can call the office on 01 4589254.

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Spring is on the way and its time to tidy things up in preparation for the upcoming season. There are lots of things happening this year and we would like to have our club looking spectacular. With this in mind we are looking for volunteers to help. If you have a few hours to spare, are willing to help and wish to have a great sense of involvement in your club, we would like to hear from you. The tasks in hand are light in nature so yes it’s not just for men, we would like to see the ladies involved too. We are hoping to give attention to the overall appearance such as tidying flower beds, picking up leaves along the driveway, a little bit of painting etc. The list is not exhaustive so if you have any other ideas for improvement please let us know. If you wish to become involved please contact Noel Brennan on 0871202484. Noel will be delighted to hear from you.

This is your chance to give back to our great club.

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Castlewarden are proud to announce a new venture in the Clubhouse as follows:

BRIDGE LESSONS Cost: €90 for 10 lessons

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 087 2486700 (BRIEGE) commencing 27th January at 10.30am

Why not try something new for 2020.

ALL MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS WELCOME (BOTH MEN AND LADIES)

For those who already know how to play, Bridge will be take place in the Clubhouse on Tuesday at 1.30 p.m. approx after golf.

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Wishing all our Members, Visitors, Sponsors, Staff and Friends of Castlewarden Golf club a very Happy New Year.  We hope 2020 is a healthy and peaceful one for you all.  Here's to your good health and best of luck for the coming season.

Don't forget the Ladies Winter League is re-commencing Saturday 11th January and the Mens Winter League is re-commencing Wednesday 8th January.  If you didn't manage to contribute for your team so far please put your name on the BRS and give it your best.  The more team members play the better are the chances for your team!

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The management committee of Castlewarden GC would like to wish all members a very happy Christmas and best wishes for 2020.  Next year is a big year for Castlewarden being the 30th anniversary.  Watch this space for details of celebration plans. An extra special mention to those members who are ill or for other reasons are not in a position to play.  We wish you better health for 2020 and hope to see you return to the fairways soon.

Sincere thank you to all our sponsors in 2019.  Your support is much appreciated.  Thank you also to those members who work away in the background, sit on committees, carry out various different jobs around the clubhouse, manage teams etc.  Your support does not go unnoticed and is valued by all.

Congratulations to Charlie and Anne O’Shaughnessy on winning the Mixed Peel last Sunday.  Well done to you both, and all the prizewinners.  Thank you to Les and Teresa Carroll for organising this most popular event and to Tom McHale and Teresa Flynn for making the clubhouse so festive looking.  

Its Hangover Hamper time again. BRS is open for this invitational team event. Shotgun Start at 11.30 on December 27th.  Why not invite your friends for a 9 hole team competition followed by a choice of main course. What a nice way of working off the turkey at the bargain price of €15 a head (inc soup and sandwiches).

Thank you also to our ground, office and cleaning staff who keep our administrative affairs in order and our course/facilities in immaculate condition.  Thank you to Karl for keeping us fed and watered to a very high standard.  Please support our catering and bar staff by visiting the clubhouse for a bite to eat / cup of coffee after your game.  No matter what your golf was like its good to sit down and enjoy the company of other members.  Thank you also to our Professionals Brian O'Brien and Colm Dunne in the Pro Shop.  Again, please support the pro shop when purchasing golf equipment, clothing etc.

Hopefully the weather will be kind to us over the Christmas season and there will be plenty of golf played. Best of luck to all in upcoming competitions / winter leagues.

Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2020

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Please join us this Saturday 14th Dec on the course in our fundraising efforts for Naas Food Bank Charity.

All members are asked to join us in this fun day by wearing your Christmas Jumper / Hat on the course and making the day as colourful and as fun as we possible can.  There will be a prize for the best dressed.  So, if your golf is not up to scratch on Saturday you could be a winner for best dressed!

The food bank are accepting food donations, so please bring along non-perishable goods as all donations are greatly welcomed at this time of the year.  A box for these food items will be available on site and for those that would like to make a cash donation there will be some charity boxes left in the pro shop and bar.

Nobody should have to go without food and we at castlewarden would like to take this opportunity to help where we can, so join us this Saturday, the BRS is open.

Happy golfing and see you all on the fairways this coming weekend.
CASTLEWARDEN GOLF CLUB