A GOOD WALK
DUNDALK
PAUL O’Callaghan won the Intermediate Scratch Cup and Shane McGuinness won the Minor Scratch Cup on Sunday after both shot rounds of 84.
O’Callaghan (11) shot a superb back nine score of 38, two over par, to claim the Intermediate title on countback from David Smyth (3) with competition sponsor Ultan Herr a shot further back in third having edged out Andrew Coburn and Eamon McEneaney on countback.
O’Callaghan admitted he was a surprised winner as he went out in 46 after a front nine that saw his only pars come at the sixth and ninth and included a triple bogey six at the part three fifth and a double bogey at the second.
However, his round was sparked into life by a birdie four at the par five 10th and he followed that up with a par at the 11th before paring the final four holes for an overall score of 84 and a narrow win.
Shane McGuinness(18) shot a similar score to take the Minor Scratch Cup sponsored by the Park Café and he owed his victory to a stunning front nine which saw him roll in six pars and three bogeys for a 40.
McGuinness then came home in 44 as shot three more pars and was unlucky to double bogey the par five 12th when his six iron second shot rolled up the green and into the water behind.
He also double bogeyed the 18th which was playing into a strong wind but those lapses didn’t cost him as he comfortably took the title by four shots from Sean O’Sullivan (18) with Sean Quigley (17) two shots further back on 90, hving edged out Barry O’Hanrahan (18) on countback for third place.
The Intermediate nett prize went to David Carins (16) who finished with a level par 72 while Peter Kenny (23) took the Minor nett with a 73.
Congratulations to Brendan Lawlor who won the Czech Masters on the European Disabled Golf Association Tour at the weekend. Brendan, who is a member of the club’s senior panel, also managed a hole in one during his first round.
A bus is being organised to the Leinster Finals of the Barton in Mount Wolseley on Friday, July 20. The return trip costs €10 and seats can be reserved through the Bar and the Pro Shop. The quarter-final against Corrstown takes place at 8am with the semi-final scheduled for 1.30pm. Members are encouraged to get behind the team as they bid to win the club’s first pennant at senior level.
Another member of the Senior Panel, Caolan Rafferty, will play in the European Amateur Team Championships for the first time having been selected on the Ireland team for the trip to the Faldo Course at Bad Saarow Golf Club in Germany from July 10 to 14.
Peter Rogers finished T21 at the Connacht Seniors in Strandhill last week after shooting rounds of 76 and 78.
At the Irish Boys Championships in Belvoir Park Eoin Murphy was best of the Dundalk contingent as he finished T39 after rounds of 80, 71, 73 and 75, Kyke Rafferty missed the cut after rounds of 75, 79 and 83 while Josh Mackin withdrew after first round 76.
Wednesday’s Open Singles was won by John Copas (27) after an excellent round of 41pts. He won on countback from Desmond Malone (28) with Alan Hurley (5) returning the best gross after shooting 31pts.
A very young Dundalk Boys team has an impressive run in the U18 Irish Junior Foursomes Regional Qualifier at Elm Green Golf Club. The team of Joseph Laverty, Daniel Nordone, Conor Murphy and Michael Staunton qualified from the stroke competition as one of the top four teams and then beat Malahide in the semi-final. Laverty and Nordone lost three down in the first match but Murphy and Staunton came from one down after 14 to win the last four holes and force sudden death which Dundalk won. That earned the team a place in the regional final but they lost both matches to a strong team from The Island.
SUNDAY, July 1 - Dundalk Intermediate Scratch Cup (11-16) – Overall : Paul O’Callaghan (11) 84/38, David Smyth (13) 84, Ultan Herr (13) 85/41, Andrew Coburn (11) 85/43, Eamon McEneaney (15) 85. Nett: David Cairns (16) 72. CSS: 73.
SUNDAY, July 1 - Dundalk Minor Scratch Cup (17-28) - Overall: Shane McGuinness (18) 84, Sean O’Sullivan (18) 88, Sean Quigley (17), 90/42, Barry O’Hanrahan (18) 90. Nett: Peter Kenny (23) 73/35. Wednesday, June 27 - Open Singles Stableford – Overall: John Copas (27) 41/23pts, Category 1 (0-12): Brian Mernagh (12) 36/19pts, Alan Hurley (5) 36/18pts. Category 2 (13–19): Declan Conlon (19) 38pts, Bobby McCarthy (16) 36/19pts. Category 3 (20+): Desmond Malone (28) 41pts, Gerry Murphy (23) 37pts. Best Gross: Alan Hurley (5) 31pts. Juvenile: Chris Clarke (23) 39pts. CSS 72/36pts.
DUNDALK LADIES
THE 18 Hole V PAR Competition was played on Saturday 23rd & Tuesday 26th June. This competition was kindly sponsored by McQuillan’s Pharmacy in Blackrock. The scoring was extremely competitive with Eve Rowland finishing +4 to win Class A. Eve has been very busy doing examinations and we are delighted to see her back playing great golf. Grainne Mullins wins Class B with another great finish of+3. As predicted Grainne is losing lots of shots this season and on great form. A newcomer to the golfing scene is Eva Beirne who had a fantastic finish of +5. This is the beginning of many great scores from Eva.
At the presentation evening Lady Captain Pat thanked McQuillan’s Pharmacy in Blackrock for the beautiful prizes. Class A: 1st : Eve Rowland (15) + 4, Runner Up: Mags Coburn (19) + 2/+2(back 9), Third: Una Delany (19) + 2/+0(back 9) Class B: 1st : Grainne Mullins(28) +3/+3(back 9), Runner Up: Mary McGinnity (28) +3/-2, Third: Mary Laverty (24) + 1/+1
Class C: 1st: Eva Beirne (33) + 5, Runner Up: Caroline Dunne (36) +2/-1, Third: Marie Griffin (30) +2/-1 9 Hole Competition- 1st: Ann Kirk (30) 19pts, Runner Up: Carol Murphy (25) 18 pts, Twos Competition: 11.