A GOOD WALK
goes to Pauline Campbell playing of 11 coming in with 74nett. Pauline had a rather rocky start but managed to pull some great golf out of the bag on the back nine.
At the presentation evening Pauline spoke about how delighted she was winning such a prestigious cup. Congratulations to all the winners.
Rawson Cup / GOY 1: Overall Winner Pauline Campbell (11) 74 net; Class A - 1st Jennifer Holland (13) 75 nett, 2nd Mags Coburn (19) 77 nett, 3rd Elizabeth McGuinness (18) 78 net; Class B - 1st Mary Cumiskey (25) 75 nett, 2nd Marie MGuigan (26) 78/37 nett, 3rd Maeve Ahern ((21) 78/37.5/ nett; Class C - 1st Joan McKenna (31) 74 nett, 2nd Oonagh Quinn (32) 76 nett, 3rd Maura Shelly (36) 77 net, 9-hole Competition - 1st Rose Curtis (20) 14 points, 2nd Bernie Landy (31) 13 points, Twos: 4 ladies had 2s.
GREENORE
THE Round One leaders of The Special Competition played on Saturday and Sunday 28th and 29th April are: John McCormick (13) 66, Ian Marmion (18) 68, Shane McVerry (5) 69, Keith Cohalan (5) 69, Gerard McGennity (13) 69 and Sean Cumiskey (8) 69.
Friday’s 9-hole competition: 1st Rolan McGarry 27/15) 23.
Tuesday’s Open Gents Singles: 1st Sean Kellegher (10) 38, 2nd Martin McFadden (11) 36, Gross Paul Gavshon (3) 32, 3rd Seamus Leonard (19) [Belvoir Park G.C.] 36.
Congratulations to our AIG Irish Mixed Foursomes who won against Dundalk G.C. 31/2:11/2
Next Sunday 6th May will be The 48th Junior Scratch Cup kindly sponsored by Sync IT Mr Joe Molloy Jnr Handicaps 4-9 over 36 Holes Visitors €30.00 Members €15.00.
Saturday 5th May will be a voucher competition and Monday 7th May will be an Open Fourball any combination kindly sponsored by myhomecare.ie Mr. Declan Murphy.
Gents Singles every Tuesday. Open Gents 9-hole Qualifying Competition every Friday. The next Open Seniors will be on Monday 28th May.
Timesheets are available online at www.greenoregolfclub.com or from our Pro Shop at 042 9373951.
We are available for clubhouse functions for bookings contact 9373212 ex 3 or Doreen at 0862333384.
GREENORE LADIES
OUR second Golfer of the year the Centenary/Stroke/Medal was staged on Saturday and brought scoring. Marie Fegan carded 76 nett to win closely followed by runner up Anne McDonnell on 78 nett. Front 9 winner was Marian Murnaghan on 34 nett while the back nine went to Monica Mullen on 39 nett.
Lady members Thursday evening 9 hole stableford competition takes place this week. Usual Thursday Open Stableford continues throughout the day with alternate day play available.
This Saturday the Hunter Moore Cup Stableford will be staged with prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd (subject to entry).
LAYTOWN & BETTYSTOWN
APRIL 22nd Nancy’s Cup qualifier, sponsored by Stephen Murphy Printers: 1st Darren Whelan (27) 65, 2nd Thomas Fowler (25) 67, Gross prize Frank Flynn (1) 74, 3rd Owen O’Brien (18) 69 ocb, 4th Robert Carey (7) 69 ocb. CSS 71, SSS 71. All on 75 and better qualify (if unable to play please contact the competition secretary).
April 21st singles stableford: 1st David Lyons (14) 44pts, 2nd Bart Broderick (26) 42pts, Gross prize Frank Flynn (2) 35pts, 3rd Robert Doyle (19) 40pts, 4th Matthew Maxwell (19) 39pts ocb. CSS 71 (36pts).
LAYTOWN & BETTYSTOWN LADIES
EIGHTEEN-HOLE stableford played last Thursday and Saturday: 1st Phyllis Power 35pts, 2nd Marion McKenna 34pts. Nine-hole winner Bernie Mullan 18pts, 2nd Betty Clynch 13pts.
April 22nd/23rd Stroke Medal: 1st Joanne McElhinney 74, 2nd Jean Kierans 75. Nine-hole winner Phyllis Power 17pts, 2nd Betty Clynch 16pts.
MACBRIDE P&P
THE MacBride Club Matchplay Finals took place on Sunday in perfect weather conditions.
The Ladies semi-final match was a tight affair between mother and daughter Anne Fagan and Audrey Donnelly. The latter won the match on the 35th hole and went on to meet Patricia Reilly in the decider and Audrey continued her fine form to capture the Ladies title.
The Gents Junior Grade final featured Pat Gorman and John Donnelly, with Pat having won his semi-final match against JoJo Murphy and John making it to the final following his match with Martin Kirwan.
A close contest between Pat and John saw John edge ahead in the second round to win the match 2&1.
The Inter Grade final was won on the 36th hole by Owen Campbell, who beat Liam Flood in the semi-final earlier in the morning. His opponent for the final was Alan Cluskey who had won out earlier against Eamonn Furlong.
The Gents Senior final was again a closely contested match between Pádraic Sarsfield and Barry Thornton. Both players continued their fine semi-final form, having enjoyed wins over Mark Donnelly and David O’Brien respectively.
The two Seniors put on a wonderful display of quality pitch & putt and it was Barry who took the title 5&4.
The presentation of prizes took place in the clubhouse afterwards. Well done to all the winners and thank you to those who entered the competition and all the members who turned out to support their fellow club players.
There was no winner of last Tuesday’s club lotto jackpot. The numbers were 2, 20, 21, & 23 and the lucky dip winners were Christy McDonagh, Brendan Walker and Mickey Bedford. The next draw will take place on Tuesday May 8th, with a jackpot prize of €3,100. Thank you for your continued support.
There will be no club competition this week as Seapoint host their Open Scotch Foursomes from on Wednesday to Sunday, with their Scratch Cup on Monday 7th. Members are encouraged to show your support.
The next club competition at MacBride will be the Annual Noel Gorman Memorial. Times of play are Wednesday 9th and Saturday 12th at 2pm and Sunday 13th at 10am and 2pm.
If you would like to know more about MacBride Pitch & Putt Club, please visit our website www. macbridepitchandputt.com or contact us via the club Facebook page.
MANNAN CASTLE
WELL done to everyone who took part in the weekend’s stroke competition which was sponsored by Micron Engineering, Coes Road, Dundalk.
The event was won by Jim Hanratty (handicap 23) with a net score of 63. Jim was well ahead of second-placed Tomas Pepper (2) who had a nett 68, while in third place with another nett 68 was Christopher Kearney (16). Congratulations to the winners and a big thank-you to our sponsor.
Last Thursday’s Open Singles: 1st Finbar Boylan 35pts, 2nd Andrew Coffey 34pts, 3rd John Rouiller 33pts.
Last Tuesday’s Seniors competition: 1st Terry Doherty 22pts, 2nd Con Hanneffy 21pts ocb.
MANNAN LADIES
THE April 22nd/25th competition was sponsored by Carrick Butchers & Deli, Carrickmacross.
Congratulations go to Denise McGuinness (handicap 22) who finished with a respectable 72, two shots better than Sadie Larkin (19) on 74. A shot further back was Joe Barry (18) with a 75.
SEAPOINT P&P
OUR Open Scotch Foursomes, kindly sponsored by Cllr Oliver Tully, are on this week - times of play Wednesday to Friday 10am to 7.30pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm (last card). Cards cost €4 and there will be prizes in the following categories - Gents 36 Nett, 36 Gross, 18 Nett & 18 Gross; Ladies 36 Nett & 36 Gross; and Mixed 36 Nett, 36 Gross, 18 Nett & 18 Gross.
On bank holiday the Seapoint Scratch Cup, kindly sponsored by Pat Greene, takes place over 54 holes - times of play 8am to 1pn and 4pm for the play-off. Locals are requested to play before 11am and it’s the top 12 + ties for the final 18 holes (in attendance).
The entry fee is €10 and prizes are as follows: Winner €250, 2nd €150, 3rd €100, Final 18 €60, Gents Inter (36 Gross) €100, Gents Junior (36 Gross) €100, Ladies (36 Gross) €100. All prizes are vouchers.
All players are requested to park in the car park and meals will be available all day.
Check out the noticeboard for all new competition entry sheets.
Seapoint Pitch & Putt Club are proud hosts of the Irish Life PPUI International Open, to be held on August 25th and 26th.
Check out our website and Facebook page for information about our club.
TOWNLEY HALL
LAST weekend’s 18-hole stableford: 1st Pauric Pentony, 2nd Jim Faulkner.
Secretary’s Prize, played on April 21st/22nd: 1st John Coen 39pts, 2nd Seamus McMahon 37pts. The mid-week winner was Dessie Johnston with 22 points.
TOWNLEY HALL LADIES
LAST weekend’s nine-hole competition was won by Sally Ann McMahon, while victory in the April 22nd 18-hole event went to Mary Smith.