ONtheFAIRWAYS
ST. HELEN’S
Wednesday, October 30, open singles (13 holes): 1, Dillon Crowley, 26 points; 2, Aidan Colgan, 24 points; 3, Gerry Byrne, 23 points.
BUNCLODY
Men’s open singles, November 6: 1, Martin Bennett (12), 41 points; 2, Patrick J. Doran (16), 37 points.
NEWROSSSENIORS
‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going.’ That was the story of our weekly outing on Thursday.
We began the competition with bright skies and a gentle breeze. However, by the time that we finished the 18 holes it had turned wintry, with continuous sleety rain sweeping the course.
Some of the eleven competing teams cried halt after nine holes and, indeed, some wanted in after only six holes, but the day’s prizes went to those who persevered for the full 18 holes.
Once again, the scoring - even allowing for the conditions - was excellent. As usual, there was one team which pulled clear of the rest, garnering a terrific 97 points in the process.
Runaway winners were Jimmy Furlong (13), Michael Gannon (18), John F. Roche (22) and Tony Sexton (23).
The 89 points (after a re-check) scored by Patsy Farrell (20), Jamesie Wallace (22), Colin Casey (22) and Fr. Jim Curtis (23) proved good enough to claim the runners-up spot.
Third prize with 88 points went to Michael Kavanagh (17), Willie Kelly (20), Martin Forristal (20) and Jamesie Murphy (24).
Nearest the pin prizes were won by Hughie O’Connor on the ninth hole and Pat Traynor on the eleventh.
All players please note that, as and from next Thursday, November 14, we revert to the later starting time of 10.40 a.m., playing our normal 18 holes competition.
This is to alleviate any delay due to frost on the course, so the later start should help. All players should be inhouse by 10.30 a.m. at the latest in order for the draw to be made on time.
BALLYMONEY
Wednesday nine-hole competition (mixed): 1, Brian Moore (23), 27 points; 2, Peter Byrne (23), 24 points; 3, Martin Storey (21), 20 points, holding off Anthony G. Doyle and Stephen Greene on countback.
Unfortunately, due to the ongoing persistent rain, the course had to stay closed for the weekend.
64SOCIETY
The 64 Golf Society outing to Kilkea Castle Golf Club on Saturday saw 28 members in action.
The course was in very good condition for the time of year. The greens in particular were excellent.
Results: 1, Jimmy Woods (13), 32 points (last nine); 2, Paddy Dore (22), 32 points; 3, Paddy D’eathe (9), 31 points; gross, Dean Grannells (4), 26 points; 4, Alan Gray (14), 30 points; first nine, David Kennedy (13), 16 points (last six); second nine, Bryan Hughes (14), 18 points.
Following the outing, at the presentation in 64 lounge, our new Captain, Bryan Hughes, thanked all those who played. He also thanked all those who helped to make the day a success.
Our next outing will be our Christmas outing, at Courtown Golf Club on Saturday, December 14. All members will be informed in the usual way.
DONOHOE’SSOCIETY
Donohoe’s Society played Rathaspeck Manor on Sunday, with 15 players in total for our second week of turkey vouchers.
Three players were doing their best to win, with all shooting high scores, and in the end first was Nicky Cahill (6). He won the birdie money also with two birdies and a score of 38 points.
Beaten on a countback into second place, also with 38 points, was Jim Breen (11), and third was Cliff Weeber (6) who also had 38 points.
The A.G.M. was held in Donohoe’s back room on Friday night, and it was decided that the weekend away will be booked after we have received a €30 deposit off any members interested in going. The deposit has to be paid on or before December 1.
Next week we play Quinnagh House. Please be there by 8.45 a.m. at the latest.
NEWROSSLADIES
Wednesday, November 6, 14-hole stableford, sponsored by Wexford Preserves: 1, Denise Bolger (17), 28 points; 2, Tess Ryan (24), 26 points (last seven); 3, Peggy Hill (30), 26 points.
Wednesday, November 13, is a 14-hole stableford, sponsored by Albert’s Hair Salon.
Placing is everywhere, with lift, rake and place in the bunkers.
COURTOWN
The Wednesday sweep on November 6 was won by Des Roche (5) with 25 points.
In second place was Colin Sunderland (9) with 24 points (last nine), while Shane Willoughby (18) was third, also on 24 points (last nine). Pat Donnellan (13) was fourth, also on 24 points.
The gents’ open Seniors competition held on Thursday, November 7, was won by Paddy Hughes (21) with 21 points.
Saturday and Sunday was an any combination fourball competition. The winners were Philip Sherwood (22) and Niall Murphy (10) with 35 points.
Second were Mick Morris (6) and Martin Griffiths (12) with 34 points. Third were Paul Dobey (17) and Terry Noone (19) with 32 points (last six).
The weekly nine-hole turkey competition winner was Martin Griffiths (12) with 22 points.
ROSSLARE
Sixteen-hole team of three turkey competition: 1, Dermot Walsh (5), Joe Moran Jnr. (7), Mark O’Connor (10), 78 points; 2, Jason Walsh (9), Philip Breen (11), Thomas Walsh (20), 77 points.
ROSSLARELADIES
Tuesday, November 5, 16-hole singles: 1, Angela Murphy (11/10), 36 points; 2, Mary Kelleher (17/15), 32 points; 3, Catherine Haugh (18/16), 30 points (back nine); 4, Mary Frances Codd (22/20), 30 points; 5, Doreen McGovern (11/10), 29 points (back nine); 6, Stephanie Glynn (26/23), 29 points.
Today’s (Tuesday) competition is 14 holes singles stableford.
Upcoming events: Friday, November 15, annual memorial Mass for deceased members and friends in St. Brigid’s Church, Rosslare, at 7.30 p.m., followed by light refreshments in the clubhouse. All are welcome to attend. November 19, 14 holes singles stableford. November 26, waltzing rumble, twelve holes. Saturday, November 30, ladies’ Christmas party in the clubhouse, catered by our new caterer, Pierce Maher, and his team.
We heartily welcome Pierce and his team and look forward to many delicious meals in the clubhouse.
Tuesday, December 3, ladies’ A.G.M. Notice for motions and committee nominations close November19, while notice for items for discussion close November 26.
Thank you, Derek, for last Friday’s card night, and we look forward to the next card night on Friday, December 13! Lucky day for some!
WEXFORDLADIES
Saturday and Thursday, November 2 and 7, 14-hole singles stableford (33 played, plus nine in the nine-hole competition): 1, Maggie Hearne (16), 28 points; 2, Maisie Purcell (17), 26 points; 3, Margaret Atkinson (8), 25 points (back seven); nine-hole competition, Delia Brosnan (18), 16 points; nearest the pin, Maggie Hearne, 4m 63cms.
Monday, November 4, Senior ladies’ 14-hole singles stableford (23 played): 1. Wendy Tiernan (21), 25 points (back seven); 2, Denise Dunne (21), 25 points; 3, Margaret Atkinson (8), 24 points (back seven).
This week we have a 14-hole singles stableford competition.
The next Bridge morning in the club is Wednesday, December 5, at 10.30 a.m. All are welcome.
The A.G.M. for the ladies’ club will be held on Monday, November 18, at 8 p.m. All members are invited to attend.
NEWROSS
This week we said goodbye to our friend John Murphy following an illness which he fought with his characteristic dignity.
John was a past Captain and also a past President of the club, as well as serving on the committee in every capacity over many, many years.
As was said at his funeral Mass, ‘He towered over most of us physically, but he didn’t look down on anybody’.
In light of John’s passing, reporting on golf seems inappropriate this week, so instead I will leave you with the poem ‘The Measure of a Man’ which seems fitting at this time.
‘Not - How did he die? But - How did he live? Not - What did he gain? But - What did he give?
‘These are the things that measure the worth Of a man as a man, regardless of birth. ‘Not - What was his station? But - had he a heart? And - How did he play his God-given part?
‘Was he ever ready with a word of good cheer? To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
‘Not - What was his church? Not - What was his creed? But - Had he befriended those really in need?
‘Not - What did the sketch in the newspaper say? But - How many were sorry when he passed away?
‘These are the things that measure the worth Of a man as a man, regardless of birth.’
COOLLATTIN
Wednesday, November 6, 15-hole men’s singles competition: 1, John Rossiter (17), 37 points; 2, Ned Mulhall (17), 33 points.
Saturday and Sunday, November 9 and 10, 15-hole singles competition: 1, Neil Fitzgerald (17), 37 points; 2, Maurice Hedderman (11), 36 points; gross, Dermot Nolan (6), 29 points; 3, Nicky Murphy (15), 33 points.
WEXFORD
Sunday, November 3, 15-hole singles stableford: 1, Michael Moran (19), 38 points; 2, Graham Goff (9), 36 points; 3, Colm Cosgrave (15), 35 points; gross, Chris Hayes, 29 points; 4, Richie Byrnes (15), 35 points.
Tuesday, November 5, Senior 14-hole singles stableford: 1, Seamus Byrne (29), 36 points; 2, Mortimer Ambrose (23), 35 points; 3, Gerard Mulhall (24), 30 points.
Wednesday, November 6, 14-hole fourball: 1, Mark Fenlon (12) and John Furlong (13), 36 points.
Friday, November 8, open three-person team event: 1, Christy O’Gorman (11), Anthony O’Dowd (13), Tommy Hynes (14), 74 points; 2, Nigel Morrissey (13), John Cleary (15), Jackie Molloy (16), 71 points.