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Changes to Rules of Golf from 1st January 2012

Rules of Golf Principal Changes Introduced in the 2012 Code   Definitions Addressing the Ball The Definition is amended so that a player has addressed the ball simply by grounding his club immediately in front of or behind the ball, … Continue reading

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Iphone users, want to save your battery life?

As we all know the IPhone 4 battery life is not as good as it should be. As I use mine a LOT I found myself having to charge it twice a day. Not any more, if you follow these … Continue reading

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Would you like to play with Rory at this years Irish Open Pro Am?

The GUI have a great competition for the chance to play with Rory Mc Ilroy. All you have to do is purchase a ticket for the Irish Open and your in the draw………follow this link for further details. http://gui.ie/news_detail.asp?area=1&id=3011 Good … Continue reading

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Magnificent Rory!

At Congressional Golf and Country Club, in the early hours of this morning here in Ireland, a 22 year old from Holywood Golf Club became the youngest winner of the US Open since Bobby Jones in the 1920′s. Rory McIlroy, … Continue reading

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Ladies Teams March on….

Ladies & Gents You will be delighted to know that our teams have had three fantastic match wins during the last two days in Inter Club Championship 2nd Round Matches: On Monday (during gale force winds!) Our Intermediate Team beat … Continue reading

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From the GUI website. Good reading.

R&A / USGA Joint Statement on Electronic Devices, Including Distance-Measuring Devices Introduction As the governing authorities for the Rules of Golf, R&A Rules Limited (“The R&A”) and the United States Golf Association (“USGA”) issued a ‘Joint Statement of Principles’ on … Continue reading

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A neat new website for weather forecasts.

http://www.golfweather.com/76435/wicklow/glenofthedownsgolfclub Save it to your desktop, its very handy!

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Fitzgibbon Cup Semi Final.

Glen of the Downs will play Bray golf Club in the Semi Final of the Fitzgibbon Cup. This match will be played on a neutral venue. This Saturday 12th March at Old Conna Golf Club. Tee off 1pm. Come along … Continue reading

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R&A – The Etiquette of Golf with Padraig Harrington

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Fitzgibbon Cup Team

Our congratulations goes out to the 2011 Fiztgibbon Cup team who are now in the semi finals after a thrilling win over foxrock. The final score was 4-1. Following completion of the latest round of pool matches on the weekend … Continue reading

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