NEWROSSSENIORS

Well done Met. Eireann - you got the weather forecast spot on last Thursday with your prediction that any rain or drizzle would clear the south coast early and we would be left with a fine day. That is exactly the way it turned out, and our 14 teams enjoyed their game in perfect conditions, albeit the going was heavy underfoot.

We went with a champagne scramble format which is becoming increasingly popular in all clubs but especially with our Seniors’ brigade. It brings everyone into the game and is eminently suitable for the ageing profile, especially during the winter months. Weather conditions will dictate whether we should have that format every week from now until spring time.

Last Thursday saw some great scoring as no less than eleven teams broke the 90 points target and all enjoyed their game, figuring at different times on the scoresheet. But who forgot to put two of their team’s handicaps on the card - and how did that get past the scrutineer?

Taking first place, the whiskey and the bragging rights, were Tom Murphy (16), Billy Redmond (19), Mick Long (21) and Kenny Irwin (22) with a great score of 98 points.

Second with 96 points came Jim ‘Ross’ Ryan (17), Richie Aylward (19), John Joe Murray (20) and Jamesie Murphy (24). Third spot was filled by Willie Byrne (15), Hughie O’Connor (17), Richie Byrne (22) and Martin Hartley (23) with 95 points. Nearest the pin prizes went to Martin Hartley on the ninth hole and Aidan O’Connor on the eleventh.

Our A.G.M. is pencilled in for Thursday, November 30, at 8.40 a.m. sharp, and our Christmas outing and dinner is fixed for Thursday, December 7.