Events

AIG Men's Jimmy Bruen Shield Area Final

Date

Monday 4th August 2025

Venue Contact Details

Howth Golf Club

Tel. 01 832 3055

Golf Ireland Tournament Committee

Lead Official - Nora Murphy
Tel. 086 304 7766

Chief Referee - Dympna Conlon
 

Queries in advance to leinster@golfireland.ie 

Format

Match Play

 Course Setup

Play will be from the White Tees 

Practice Area

Driving Nets, Short game and putting green available. €1 for 25 practice balls which must be used.

Local Rules

Golf Ireland’s Hard Card is in operation. The local rules on the club scorecard will not apply. Any additional Local Rules will be advised to teams at check in.

Catering

It is essential that teams communicate any catering requirements they have in advance by contacting the club Caterer, Mash. Tel. 085 2240211.

Opening Time: 10:30am for Breakfast. 

Please support the host club by encouraging your teams to avail of the catering provided. All catering must be paid on the day by teams.

Photographs

There will be no official photographer at the venue however Golf Ireland officials may take photos on the day. 

Practice

Teams may avail of one complimentary practice round.
Golf Ireland Voucher system in operation. Each Team has been issued a link to download practice voucher which must be presented on arrival at the Pro Shop.  Maximum of 12 vouchers permitted per team.

Any additional rounds will be €50.

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. 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.

Return of Result Cards

Players are requested to return 'I Won Cards' to the Golf Ireland office and score recording area immediately after their round. 

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. The Golf Ireland Administration Desk will be set up in the main hallway. 

Team Sheets are available to view in Golf Ireland Club Hub Here.

Trollies

Pull trollies (FOC) and 4 x Electric Trollies (€15) are available from the Pro Shop. Electric Trollies must be booked in advance.

Buggies

Buggies are available for use by Golf Ireland Referees only. Golf Ireland’s Transportation Policy applies to all other persons on site.

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.

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 Inter-Club Resources.

Additional Information

Golf shoes are not permitted in the clubhouse.