ON the FAIRWAYS
NEWROSSSENIORS
We are on the road again on Monday, July 25, when we go on our annual visit to the beautiful Dungarvan Golf Club in County Waterford.
There we will play in their open singles competition but having our own four-person team event as well with all four scores to count for a final result. Here are the teetimes and teams which must be strictly adhered to, so all players be in good time.
10 a.m., Patsy Farrell, Paddy Bennett, Jim ‘Dublin’ Ryan, Tony Sexton; 10.08 a.m., Tony Harford, Martin Forristal, Liam Glasheen, J.J. Murray; 10.16 a.m., Andy Ronan, Steve Travis, Willie Naddy, Jamesie Murphy; 10.24 a.m., Willie Byrne, Luke Power, Bryan Hennessy, Tom O’Shea; 10.32 a.m., John Browne, Eamon Delaney, Michael Brennan, Tom Kent; 10.40 a.m., John Shalloe, Tommy Kehoe, Pat Traynor, Les Jastrebski; 10.48 a.m., J.J. Cullen, Donie Cody, Larry Shannon, Jim Kehoe; 10.56 a.m., Tommy Ryan, Jim ‘Ross’ Ryan, Dick Cahill, Billy Redmond; 11.04 a.m., Michael Lee, Michael Gannon, Frank Boyle, Martin Burke.
Our next away outing is to Faithlegg on Tuesday, August 16, and we will collect the €20 fee for that on Thursday, July 28. Also on that day we will take names for our twonight overnight visit to Ballykisteen Hotel and Golf Resort, Tipperary, in September, celebrating 20 years since the Seniors group was formed way back in 1996.
This is the week where the New Ross course is closed for coring and sanding. All in cost for two nights’ B&B plus one dinner plus two rounds of golf is surely a bargain at a mere €149.
NEWROSSLADIES
Wednesday, July 13, sponsored by Sid’s Diner: 1, Joanne Hartley (25), 41 points; 2, Pat Purcell (18), 36 points; gross, Geraldine Mackey, 21 points; 3, Patricia Quinn (26), 36 points; 4, Margaret Furlong (17), 34 points.
Upcoming competitions: Wednesday, July 20, President’s prize to the ladies - timesheet and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. draws as normal; Wednesday, July 27, Countess of Granard foursomes, 18-hole stableford sponsored by Coghlan Kelly Solicitors; Wednesday, August 3, 18-hole v. par (Senior) sponsored by Joyces Homecare.
The Kathleen Pyne singles matchplay second round deadline is extended to Friday, July 22.
The club mixed foursomes matchplay qualifying round (18 holes) is to be played on August 4, 7, 13 or 14 - full details are in the locker room.
ST. HELEN’S
Junior open day is taking place on Thursday, July 28, and 18 holes singles stableford competition for boys and girls. Call the Pro Shop for bookings on 05391-33234.
The fees for visitors is €10, and for members it’s €5 (includes competition and green fees plus snack). The event is sponsored by Rita Brazil. Call Larry or Cormac at 05391-33234 for booking.
Results (gents) - Sunday, July 10, open singles: 1, Danny Kenny (10), 40 points; 2, Harry Masterson (7, Kileen), 38 points; 3, Mick Conlan (14), 37 points (countback).
Wednesday, July 13, open singles (sponsored by Golf South East): 1, William Brady (21, Athlone), 40 points; 2, Michael Grant (22), 38 points; 3, Declan Murphy (13), 37 points.
Saturday, July 16, Captain’s prize: 1, Nicky Hayes (21), 40 points; 2, Paul Monks (23), 38 points (countback); gross, Andrew Murphy (6), 78; 3, Ben Radford (17), 38 points; 4, A.J. Noonan (18), 37 points; veteran, Noel D’Orey (17), 36 points; past Captain, Micheál Delaney (16), 35 points; committee, Mick Conlan (14), 33 points; front nine, Paddy Dunne (18), 21 points (countback); back nine, Jim Egan (24), 21 points (countback); nearest the pin (17th), John Sinnott (7), 25’9”; longest drive (second), Ben Maddock (11); lady nine: 1, Cathy Dalton, 24 points; 2, Ann Parkinson, 19 points.
Results (ladies) - Sunday, July 10, open singles: 1, Belinda Ennis (19, Sutton), 38 points; 2, Georgina Darling (22), 33 points.
Wednesday, July 13, open singles, Golf South East: 1, Margie O’Connor (19), 37 points; 2, Joyce Brennan (24), 31 points; 3, Eileen Walsh (32), 29 points.
Fixtures (ladies and gents): Wednesday, July 20, open singles; Thursday, July 21, open Seniors; Friday, July 22, nine and dine at 5 p.m.; Saturday, July 23, Captain’s prize to the ladies (G.O.Y.)/lady Captain’s prize to the gents (G.O.Y.).
ROSSLARE
The President, Jim Hennessy, presented his prize to the members of Rosslare. In strong south-westerly winds scoring was difficult, with 37 points taking the honours.
The winner, who is better known for his exploits in squash having represented Ireland on numerous occasions, was Dave McCabe (17). Dave was not in a great position after nine holes, recording only 17 points, but against the wind he played a great back nine.
Despite a blow out at the 12th, he had 20 points and won on the breakdown from Mark Mullen (scr.). Mark had five birdies and two double bogeys for a great one under par round.
Paud O’Brien (4) won the gross with 33 points, and Phil Callery (6) won the veterans with 32 points.
Other results: 3, Ray Roche (7), 36 points; 4, Ciarán Cuddihy (10), 36 points; 5, Claude Howlin (11), 35 points; front nine, John Garahy (17), 20 points; back nine, Ted Tierney (7), 21 points; longest drive, Mark Mullen; nearest the pin, Paud O’Brien.
Open singles: 1, Dermot Lee (11), 39 points; 2, Martin Roche (6), 39 points; gross, Mark Mullen (+1), 32 points; vet., Richard Devereux (15), 38 points; 3, Rory Deane (7), 38 points; 4, Seán Benton (19), 38 points.
The team of four event sponsored by Colm and Ger Menton was called off on Saturday due to rain and will be played on Saturday, August 20.
Well done to all concerned on winning the Singing Pubs for the club on Saturday. A great night was had by all.
Fixtures: Saturday, July 23, Country Members’ Cup, ladies’ and gents’ open singles; Sunday, July 24, gents’ open singles.
Don’t forget to enter your team for our Pro-Am on Saturday, September 10. Ring 05391-32032.
In the semi-finals of the golfer of the year, Joe Moran Jnr. beat Colm Waldron and Dan Cash beat Paul Murphy. In the final, Cash had a very convincing win.
Gary Collins was leading qualifier in the North of Ireland Championships last week. Unfortunately, he was beaten 2/1 in the first round. Paul Murphy won his first round but was beaten on the 19th in round two.
WEXFORD
Our mixed foursomes team has reached the All-Ireland finals which are due to be played at the Curragh Golf Club on August 7. Support for the team would be greatly appreciated.
Last week’s winner of Split the Pot was Cian Whelan. Entry to this draw is only €2 and all funds go to course improvement. All members’ support would be greatly appreciated.
Last Sunday’s competition was an 18-hole fourball sponsored by Sanrose Ltd. In first place were John Byrne and Davy Farrell on 47 points. Second were Pearse Frawley and Damien O’Reilly on 46 points.
Third place went to Des Farrell and Mick Leniston with 44 points (back nine), pipping the brothers, Nicky and Mick Doyle, who finished in fourth place on 44 points. Our thanks to Sanrose Ltd. for their sponsorship of this event.
Wednesday’s competition was an 18-hole singles. In first place was Con Dowdall on 39 points (back nine), and second was Paul Carthy on 39 points.
Third was Fred Boyd on 38 points (back nine). The gross winner was Peter Byrne with 33 points, and John McGarrigle won the vets.’ prize with 34 points.
ROSSLARELADIES
Well, we are now in the height of our golfing season and on Saturday we had our lady Captain’s (Catherine Howard) prize to the ladies. The weather may have been a little dull but nothing else was about the day.
It started off with Catherine, and her handsome husband, John, greeting us on our way out to play. He took photos of us all with Catherine. We all thought this was going to be a lovely momento for Catherine to have of her day, but a photo was waiting for each of us by the time we went to dinner that night! How nice, and the photo was dated also!
So the golf was windy and the wild flowers in the rough were as colourful and beautiful as Catherine herself. She beamed all day and radiated her friendly personality to all. The cards and presents were stacked high in the clubhouse for her which shows how popular she is with everyone.
Then we had a very tasty dinner followed by presentation of prizes. Caroline Archer (15) came first with a great 70 points. She was thrilled with the beautiful jewellery presented to her and said how this was third time lucky as she had come second twice before. Well done Caroline. There were lots of other happy winners (please see the results below).
After dinner there was more entertainment...and this was hilarious. Catherine herself is a retired midwife so some of the members did a skit on three pregnant women in the hospital waiting room and then giving birth.
The babies and their mothers weren’t fit to be photographed for all you readers, so I will have to leave it all to your imagination. We all rolled around laughing.
After that Emma Hore sang beautifully accompanied by Cian McGovern. This was followed by our lady Captain, Catherine, and then winner, Caroline, singing. With that, we couldn’t stop the rest of the audience grabbing the mic for their go, so all in all it was a fab day and night.
Also we have to wish Joan Breen a happy 90th birthday on the same day, Saturday. Joan drives herself down from Enniscorthy every Tuesday and plays with her pals, Nora Fleming and Yvonne Barnes.
There is no stopping them, and if the main course is too booked up around 2 p.m. they go to The Burrow. But at 90 Joan is still pulling her trolley around the fairways. There was no electric when she started out, so why give in now?
On Tuesday there was an invitational fourball sponsored by Kerlogue Nursing Home, and €1,678 was raised and presented to Windmill Therapeutic Centre.
There was a great crowd at the club in the evening, and Joan from the centre spoke of the wonderful work they do in our community. These local charities really need our support.
Monday, July 25, is start of ladies’ open week. French Connection, Caterhire Ltd., Murphy’s SuperValu, Club House Caterers and Barkers are all sponsoring days. Please see the website for details.
Tuesday, July 12, ladies’ invitational fourball spon- sored by Kerlogue Nursing Home, with proceeds in aid of Windmill Therapeutic Centre: 1, Bernadette Cuddihy (23/21) and Margaret Frayne (Enniscorthy, 12/11), 42 points; 2, Karen O’Keeffe (26/23) and Martina Dempsey (Wexford, 19/17), 41 points (back six); 3, Máire Downer (24/22) and Marie Tevlin (St. Helen’s, 24/22), 41 points (back nine); 4, Carol O’Brien (16/14) and Mari Byrne (St. Helen’s, 27/24), 41 points (back nine); 5, Phyllis O’Farrell (31/28) and Rita Douglas (Wexford, 28/25), 41 points; Burrow course, Phyl Walker (31/21), 21 points.
Wednesday, July 13, open singles stableford: 1, Lorna Callanan (30, Rathfarnham), 33 points.
Lady Captain’s prize to the ladies, Saturday, July 16 (125 played; C.S.S. 75): 1, Caroline Archer (15), 70; 2, Emma Fenlon (15), 69; gross, Valerie Doyle (11), 85; 3, Siobhán Redmond (18), 72 (back nine); 4, Anne Cullimore (25), 72; Seniors, Kitty Roche (18), 73; 5, Mary Kelleher (17), 74; 6, Esther Broderick (22), 75; front nine, Fionnuala Callery (30), 34; back nine, Mary O’Shaughnessy (15), 34.5 (back six); Cat. A, Vandra Deacon (15), 75; Cat. B, Ilo Pasdzior (21), 76 (back nine); Cat. C. Mary Roche (29), 77; committee, Joan Wallace (17), 76.
Burrow course, Saturday, July 16: 1, Anne Brennan (36/24), 26 points; 2, Angela McGuinness (29/19), 22 points; Super Senior, Kitty Hartnett (29/19), 20 points.