Its that time of year again – This Sunday 14th August we will have our Captains Prize Qualifying Round. The time sheet is filling up so get your name down by using the online booking system.
The top 32 players and ties will qualify for the Captain’s Final on Saturday the 20th August with the leading players going out in reverse order from 12.00pm, with the leaders going out at approximately 1.30pm.
After the Golf on the 20th August at 7.30pm we will be having a meal in Avon Ri, Blessington. The Prize Giving will follow the meal and then we will finish the night off with live music till late. Tickets are priced at €35 per person or €60 per couple and can be obtained from David Costigan 085 1557735, please book early as the numbers are limited and we need agree final numbers with Avon Ri a week in advance. Accommodation is available from €60 per double room or €180 for a house (sleeps 6). Please book accommodation through Dave. This is very limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Schedule:
Sunday 14th August
Captains Qualifier 18 hole stroke from blue markers. Entry Fee is €20 which will cover both days and the two’s club. The twos club will only run on the day of the qualifier. The top 32 players and ties will qualify for the 18 hole final on Saturday the 20th August. The top 3 gross will also qualify regardless of the nett finish. For those who don’t qualify they can enter the Captain’s Plate on the morning of the final between 8:00am-9:00am. To be eligible to win Captain’s Prize you must have either returned 3 singles cards in Blessington Lakes in 2016 or have represented the Club at interclub level in 2016. As agreed at our AGM 2009 Juveniles are only eligible to participate in the Men’s Captain’s Prize providing they have achieved a GUI handicap of 18 or lower. If juveniles have not they may participate by playing off 18 on the day.
Wednesday 17th August
We will have our Traditional Captain’s Shoot Out, Ladies and Gents (Full members) are welcome to play in this fun event, registration from 5pm, tee off at 6pm. Call the club house if you are running late and we will put your name in the draw.
Saturday 20th Aug
| 8:00am-9:00am | Captain’s Plate for non-qualifiers 18 hole stableford played from white tees. |
| 9:00am-10:00am | Ladies Captain’s Prize |
| 12.00pm-1.30pm | Captain’s Prize Final played over 18 holes Stroke from the blue markers, in the event of a tie the players tied at the top will play a sudden death play-off commencing on the 1st hole, the player lowest nett score on the hole will be eliminated until there is one winner. |
| 7.30pm | Captain’s Dinner in Avon Ri Blessington. Tickets are €35 and can be obtained from David Costigan 085 1557735 or email info@blessingtonlakesgolfclub.com Everyone is welcome to what promises to be a fantastic night. Please book early to avoid disappointment. |
| 9.30pm | Prize Giving followed by Live Music |
Prizes
- Overall Winner
- 2nd Prize
- Gross
- 3rd Prize
- 4th Prize
- 5th Prize
- Leading Qualifier
- Best Final 18
- Captain’s Shootout
- Captain’s Plate
