ON the FAIRWAYS
BUNCLODY
Race to Paddy’s day week five: 1, Ger Moore (17), 30 points (back nine); 2, Eddie O’Neill (15), 30 points (back nine); gross, Alan Harrington (3), 23 points; 3, Ollie Dempsey (9), 30 points.
March 7 and 8, men’s weekend twelve-hole singles: 1, Stephen Gahan (13), 31 points; 2, Ger Moore (17), 30 points (back nine); 3, Eddie O’Neill (15), 30 points.
NEWROSSSENIORS
Forty-four hardy Senior golfers took to the fairways in extremely wintery conditions on Thursday.
After the spring-like day we enjoyed on the previous Thursday, it was some change this time round. A nasty south-west to westerly gale with a winter chill blew continuously during the competition and made good scoring tough to say the least.
However, there is always one team to defy the odds and race away to victory from the rest of the field.
This happened again last week when the Dublin/ Wexford/Cork team of Tony Harford, Mossy Ryan, Seán O hUginn and Tom Kent took the honours and the number one spot.
They brought in an incredible score of 103 points, which was some achievement considering the conditions.
Second on 99 points were Tom Murphy, Dan Quigley, John F. Roche and Martin Burke.
Third place went to Denis Kirwan, Andy Ronan, Willie Naddy and Mick Wade with 97 points.
Nearest the pin prizes were won by Jamesie Wallace on the ninth hole and Tommy Ryan on the eleventh.
This coronavirus is already impacting on sporting fixtures and we are no different in postponing outings and helping to stop the spread of this deadly disease.
Our first away outing of 2020, at Gowran Park on Tuesday, March 31, has been postponed and a new date will be announced when things get back to normal.
Gone too is our overnight visit to Dundrum in April, and that too will be re-scheduled at a later date.
In the meantime, keep an eye on the New Ross Golf Club website as there may be a complete lockdown of all sporting fixtures including our Thursday outings.
ROSSLARE
After five rounds of the winter league, things have changed with one team taking a leap and now finding themselves five points clear at the top.
Leading on 453 are John Barron (8), Doreen McGovern (11), Pat Wright (18), Bill Underwood (20), Michael Dempsey (22) and Clare McCormack (29).
They are clear of two teams: John Galvin (9), Cathy Atkinson (13), Philip Quigley (15), Colman Doyle (20), Jean Cullinane (28), Mary Kavanagh (36), and the team of Keith Deacon (11), John Bolger (17), Carol O’Brien (18), Maurice Byrne (20) and Veronica Kiely (33).
One shot further back are Liam MacNamara (5), Paul Boggan (11), Diarmuid O Raghnaigh (14), Máire Farrell (18), Anne Redmond (24) and John Saunders (30). Sixteen-hole fourball lamb: 1, Jim Doody (16), John
McNicholas (24), 40 points.
ROSSLARELADIES
We have been a bit luckier with the weather on our days of late, with it being a ‘bit’ dryer and not as windy. And with the times we are in, our ladies were delighted to get out on the course.
March 7, open fourball: 1, Valerie Doyle and Joan Radford, 36 points; 2, Catherine Howard and Catherine Haugh, 35 points.
March 8 and 10, 15-hole yellow ball team of three: 1, Paula O’Leary, Norrie Goff, Anne Gaynor, 87 points.
March 12, Thursday ladies: 1, Kitty Roche, 27 points; 2, Doreen McGovern, 24 points; 3, Carmel Morrissey, 22.5 points.
All formal social arrangements have been cancelled in the clubhouse until March 29, and will be reviewed as the situation evolves. We hope all our members and visitors ‘stay safe’.
BALLYMONEY
Wednesday nine-hole competition (mixed): 1, Thomas Kavanagh, 22 points; 2, Martin Owen, 19 points.
Weekend singles stableford (mixed), 15-hole competition (holes 13, 14 and 17 excluded): 1, Neil McDonald, 37 points; 2, Paul Sutton, 35 points; 3, Tom Doolan, 34 points.
When visiting the club, please abide by the guidelines for limiting the spread of the coronavirus.
DONOHOE’SSOCIETY
Donohoe’s Society played The Burrow’s twelve-hole course in Rosslare Golf Club on Sunday. We had twelve players on the morning, with some good scores.
First was John Cahill with 24 points, and in second place was ‘Prof’’ Nolan with 23 points, beating his playing partners on a countback to be in the money three weeks in a row.
Winner of the birdie money was Martin Collins with a lovely birdie on the seventh hole.
Next Sunday we play Blackwater with the yellow ball competition taking place. Please be there by 8.45 a.m.
NEWROSSLADIES
Wednesday, March 11: 1, Tess Ryan (24), 29 points (30 – 1); 2, Marguerite Sutton (17), 26 points (27 – 1); 3, Martina Reidy (21), 25 points (last seven); 4, Bridget Murphy (25), 25 points.
Wednesday, March 18, is an 18-hole stroke maximum score (gross), sponsored by Joyce’s Homecare.
NEWROSS
The Captains’ drive-in proved to be an enjoyable day which was much needed in the current climate.
Nineteen teams took part in lovely weather and produced some fine golf to match. Congratulations to the prize-winners in the fourball scramble.
Results: 1, Colin Fenlon (10), Tess Ryan (24), Hugh Byrne (16), Marguerite Sutton (17), 104 points; 2, Martin Bradley (17), Bernie Murphy (25), Noel Doyle (13), Dympna Molloy (22), 98 points; 3, Denis Kirwan (18), Martina Reidy (21), Jim Meggs (18), 88 + 6 (team of three allowance) = 94 points.
On Saturday we had a singles stableford competition, with the weather making it a day of two halves owing to the arrival of strong winds and rain in the afternoon. Congratulations to the winners.
Results: 1, Paul Whelan (14), 42 points; 2, Noel Devine (13), 40 points (last nine); 3, Tom O’Connor (19), 40 points; gross, Mossy Connell, 31 points; Cat. 1, Corey Bolger (9), 38 points; Cat. 2, Mossy Ryan (15), 37 points; Cat. 3, Tony Redmond (18), 37 points (last nine).
On Tuesday we have an open singles competition sponsored by A.I.B., assuming that the present situation and advice remains.
Likewise, next weekend we have planned a singles stableford competition, sponsored by E.E.W. via Noel Cowman.
Please take care of yourselves and stay well. Until next week.
WEXFORD
Tuesday, March 10, 14-hole stableford singles: 1, Seán Moynihan (26), 33 points (back seven); 2, Andrew Farrell (5), 33 points; 70 + category, Michael Swan (22), 29 points.
Wednesday, March 11, 14-hole open fourball: 1, ‘Kenny’ Walsh (11) and Paddy Cleary (15), 39 points.
Friday, March 13, 14-hole open three-person team event: 1, Mark Ryan (14), Ed Goff (14), Nicky Curran (18), 74 points.
We held our first 18-hole singles competition of the year last weekend.
This competition was sponsored by C & D Providers, and we are very thankful to them for the support.
Results: 1, Richard O’Rourke (18), 44 points (back seven); 2, Seamus Walsh (16), 44 points; gross, Seán Flood, 38 points; 3, Dermot Breen (10), 41 points; 4, Paul Hynes (10), 40 points; vets., Larry O’Neill, 36 points (back seven).
In view of the current health situation, the usual Friday night Jive classes have been postponed until further notice.
Given this serious health situation which our country is now experiencing, it is worth noting that amateur golf is one of the few sports currently allowed to be played.
It is a non-contact outdoor sport and also at most there are four players participating at eight or ten-minute intervals. Safety guidelines for players have been sent out by the Golfing Union of Ireland.
Wexford Golf Club has, as I expect all clubs have also done, circulated these guidelines to all their members.
The club will, of course, obey all the recommended licensing laws which will apply during the current crisis.
The Joker was not won last weekend, and the weekly prize went to Denise Dunne.
COOLLATTIN
Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, 18-hole open men’s singles: 1, Brett Vickers (14), 40 points; 2, Glen Austin (5), 39 points; gross, Martin O’Neill (0), 37 points; 3, Brian Doyle, Aug. (12), 38 points.
Tuesday, March 10, 18-hole open men’s Seniors (age 50 plus): 1, Seán O’Brien (6), 36 points; 2, Tom Memory (7), 32 points.
THEGATESOCIETY
The Gate Golf Society held its first outing of 2020 on Saturday, March 7, at Williamstown Golf Club.
The outing was sponsored by The Gate Golf Society. We want to thank the golf club for all their help.
Results: 1, Decky Merrigan (10), 32 points; 2, John Kehoe (21), 32 points; 3, David Merrigan (20), 30 points; Cat. 1, Ted Harrington (12), 21 points; Cat. 2, Michael Gannon (18), 29 points; 3, Kenny Irwin (21), 21 points; longest drive, Ted Harrington; nearest the pin, John Kehoe.
The next outing is to Waterford Castle Golf Club on April 4, with tee-times from 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. We hope to see all members there.