Dear Fellow Members, It gives me great pleasure to speak to you as the new Islay Golf Club Captain for season 2024/25. I am very much looking forward to the year ahead, and to following in the footsteps of so many great Captains before. I commit to you all that I will do my very best for you and our Club at all times. It also gives me great pleasure to announce that Donald Logan will be my Vice Captain for the year – I am sure you will all join me in congratulating Donald on his appointment! This is the first of the monthly updates I aim to get out to all of our members, to let everyone know what’s going on. 23rd March saw 20 hardy souls competed in the annual Captain v Vice Captain match, in what can only be described as extreme weather. The 50mph winds and the occasional biblical downpour did not go unnoticed, but despite the challenge, a couple of the groups did manage to complete their matches – with some surprisingly good scores given the conditions. The outcome was a draw, with both teams sharing the honours. Later that evening, 40 members enjoyed a warm and friendly welcome at The Bridgend Hotel for the presentation of the season’s prizes. A great chance to catch up with friends, honour the winners and also a chance for many to say a huge thank you and farewell to Dean Muir & Dale Foley. Again, I will thank them both, along with David Foley for their hard work, effort and friendship over their time on Islay. There is always an open door for them and their families at Islay Golf Club. We are now into a new membership year and a huge thank to all those who have chosen to renew for this upcoming season. Can I ask that anyone still wishing to renew their membership do so asap, so we may draw the process to a close and focus on the year of competition ahead. Please note Cross Week is 3-9th August this year. If you have not registered to play yet, please apply using the link attached: https://tinyurl.com/igccross Date for the diary – this year’s Cross Dinner will be held on Friday 9th August in the Ramsey Hall, Port Ellen. The plan is to have a live band post dinner – more details and reservation info to follow ! We have established a new role within the Club, Course Liaison Convenor, which will be the key point of contact with The Machrie on all matters to do with the golf course. I am delighted to say that Donald Hendry has accepted this role and is very much looking forward to building a positive relationship with The Machrie and giving you, the members, a point of contact for raising any feedback or questions you may have on the course. Initially, any items you may wish to raise, in a constructive manner, should be directed to Donald by email at: donald688@btinternet.com Sun 14 Apr 24 – Foreland Trophy 2024 – Men’s Singles/Stroke Play In line with Scottish Golf guidelines, IGC are making some adjustments and recommendations to score card submission: It is requested that non-scheduled matches, but still for IGC members (e.g. the midweek Winter & Summer sweep matches), should have members submitting scores via the SGA app. Best regards, BrianIslay Golf Club – Club Update April 2024
Captain v Vice Captain Match & Presentation Dinner 2024
Membership Renewal 2024
Cross Week 2024
Course Liaison Convenor
Upcoming Golf Fixtures (April)
Sun 21 Apr 24- Bowmore Plate 2024 – Men’s Singles/Stroke Play
Sat 27 Apr 24 Robert Brown Trophy 2024 – Mixed Texas Scramble/Stableford
Sun 28 Apr 24- Higginbotham Trophy 2024 – Men’s Singles/StablefordGeneral Score Submission
Only sanctioned Islay Golf Club competition scores can be submitted via the Match Secretary, to be processed through Master Scoreboard. These scores must be sent to the Match Secretary by 10pm (latest) on the day of the match.
Any general play scored must be submitted via the SGA App, following their criteria of timing, location and countersignature. Please note scoring round commitment is made prior to tee off, is time bound and requires you to be in the vicinity of the course played to submit. No General Play scores will be accepted by the Match Secretary.
