ON the FAIRWAYS
BLACK WATER SOCIETY
We will be kicking off our outings for 2017 on Friday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) in Blackwater golf course, with the first tee-time of 10 a.m.
All members and new members wishing to join our society are asked to attend.
We are looking forward to a great year of golfing.
WEXFORD LADIES
Unfortunately there was no golf on Saturday, March 4, or Monday, March 6.
The first 18-hole competition of the year, on Thursday, March 9, was sponsored by Viking Glass. A total of 51 ladies played.
Results: 1, Margaret Hearne (15), 39 points; 2, Theresa Kehoe (15), 36 points; 3, Patricia Boyd (21), 32 points (back nine); gross, Tara Dunne (3), 26 points; Senior, Carmel Murphy (7), 31 points.
The nine-hole competition was won was by Eileen Humphries (14) with 12 points. Nearest the pin was Helen Robinson, 12 ft. 3 ins.
The presentation of prizes will take place on Thursday, March 23.
This week’s competition on Thursday, March 16, is an 18-hole singles stableford.
For those looking for some fun on St. Patrick’s Day, there is a three-person team event (choker format) on Friday.
ROSSLARE LADIES
Last Tuesday was our final winter competition over 16 holes and we were delighted to see our ‘little treasure’ (ex-Treasurer Mary Barry) coming first with 32 points.
In hot pursuit was our other star, Handicap Secretary and low handicapper, Niamh Byrne, coming second with 31 points. Well done ladies.
Sunday, March 5, was the final of our winter league, and everyone was on the final march, scrambling around in the rain and wind.
Those who had been in the lead from the start - the team of Norrie Goff, Carol O’Brien and their gentlemen team-mates couldn’t be beaten, winning with 240 points.
Second were Eleanor Wardlaw and Susan Evans plus team with 237.5 points, and third were Máire Farrell and Karen O’Keeffe plus team with 229.5 points.
Other ladies featuring in the prizes were Niamh Byrne (best singles), Joan Bowe with Martin Buggy (best fourball), Cathy Atkinson and Anne Connolly (in the best six-person scramble team), and Bernadette Cuddihy in the best three-person scramble team.
Many thanks to our professional Jamie O’Sullivan and gang for organising this fun event which got many of us out playing in the harshest weather of the year. Full results are on the website.
This is St. Patrick’s weekend with lots of golf and inhouse fun: Friday, March 17, team of four any combination; Saturday, March 18, ladies’ and gents’ open fourball; Sunday, March 19, gents’ singles and ladies’ alternate day; Thurs, March 16, quiz at 7.30 p.m.; Friday, March 17, music from 5-7 p.m. in the clubhouse - all are welcome with the restaurant in full swing.
On Tuesday, March 21, from 6.30-7.30 p.m. in the clubhouse, all ladies are welcome to come to our meeting for those wishing to participate in the ladies’ golf taster session, and eight-week programme for €50.
Tuesday, March 21, is a singles stableford competition sponsored by Liam Riordan (Sherwood’s Pharmacy).
Tuesday, March 7, singles stableford, 16-hole winter competition: 1, Mary Barry (26/23), 32 points; 2, Niamh Byrne (9/8), 31 points; 3, Norrie Goff (10/18-2), 30 points; 4, Tess Cowman (14/12), 29 points (back eight).
WEXFORD
Tuesday, March 7, open 16-hole singles competition: 1, Aiden Cogley, 37 points; 2, Jim Lenehan, 34 points; Over-70s, Terry Lyons, 31 points (back seven).
Friday, March 10, three-person team event: 1, Liam Quirke, John Foley and Tom O’Donnell, 68 points.
Sunday, March 12, 16-hole singles competition: 1, Michael Whelan, 38 points (back eight); 2, Seán Kenny, 38 points; 3, John Simpson, 37 points (back eight); gross, Roy Sexton, 31 points; 4, Joseph Moore, 37 points; vets., John Meyler, 33 points.
Congratulations to the last winner of the Find the Joker, Peter Rice.
Entry to the draw is only €2, and the jackpot this week is in excess of €1,300.
All funds go to course development and maintenance. Details of all club activities may be found on our club website: wexfordgolfclub.ie
ROSSLARE
The annual winter league came to a conslusion in Rosslare on Sunday and proved a tremendous success, with 17 teams of six players taking part. Great credit is due to the two Jamies in the Pro Shop for their organisation.
Results: 1, Ian Lynch, Carol O’Brien, Norrie Goff, Rich Howlin, Jim Anglim, Colm Waldron, 240 points; 2, Joe Moran Jnr., Jim Hennessy, Ger O’Reilly, Eleanor Wardlaw, Susan Evans, Tom Connon, 237.5 points; 3, John Barron, Ger Doyle, Karen O’Keeffe, Máire Farrell, Eamonn Mullan, Declan Curran, 229.5 points; 4, Paud O’Brien, Donal Buckley, Kieth Deacon, Ned Kinsella, Breda O’Brien, Miriam Geraghty, 228.5 points; 5, Nick O’Connor, Kieran Morris, Eleanor O’Connor, Anna Kelly, Syl Farrell, Pat Wright, 228 points.
Best singles: lady, Niamh Byrne, 32 points; gent, Paul Boggan, 36 points. Best fourball: Joan Bowe and Martin Buggy, 37 points. Best six-person team scramble: John Morris, Donal O’Keeffe, Cathy Atkinson, Cillian Corkery, Ann Connolly, Ciarán Lynch, 79 points. Best three-person team scramble: Micheál O’Brien, Bernadette Cuddihy, Joe Hudson, 42 points.
Last weekend saw the first 18-hole competition of the year, with play reverting to the summer course.
Next weekend is a very busy one. On Friday (St. Patrick’s Day) there is a Team of 4 - any combination.
On Saturday there is a Ladies Fourball and a Gents Fourball and on Sunday there is a Gents Singles. All the above competitions are open to Visitors paying Green Fees
The Annual Boys International between Ireland and Wales takes place on Saturday and Sunday next.
The Fred Daly competition begins on Saturday at 2.00pm. This year the format is changed. The team is reduced from seven to five. There is no qualifying round with match play the format all through. On Saturday we play Wexford with three matches away and two at home.
Sincere sympathy is extended to Eavan Barnes on the death of her husband Enda, to Jimmy Dempsey on the death of his wife Mary and to Tommy and Patsy Byrne on the death of their sister Mary.
May they rest in peace.
ST. HELEN’S LADIES
Saturday, March 4, winter sweep: 1, Janet Slattery (12), 22 points; 2, Nora Kavanagh (9), 20 points; 3, Rionach Donlon (13), 19 points.
Saturday, March 4, winter league: 1, Rionach Donlon (13), 19 points; 2, Jean O’Kennedy (11), 17 points; 3, Marie Byrne (17), 14 points.
Saturday, March 11, open singles stableford: 1, Mary O’Riordan (18), 22 points; 2, Jo Devitt (14), 19 points; 3, Marie Byrne (17), 14 points.