ONtheFAIRWAYS
NEW ROSS
With the good weather prevailing, the club is a hive of activity this month with all sorts of competitions taking place.
In the weekend open fourball sponsored by John and Betty Moran of The Theatre Tavern, some fine scores were recorded, none more so than that of the winning pair, Michael Kavanagh (16) and Noel Dunne (19), with 48 points.
Second after a countback were Eamon Delaney (15) and Noel Devine (17) who edged out Ger Ronan (6) and Pat McGrath (18), with both pairs recording 43 points.
The club foursomes matchplay final was won by Declan Clarke and Joe Doyle who triumphed over Leo Carroll and Eamon Dungan after a great battle.
Art Ward (14) and John Murphy (18) won last Tuesday evening’s fourball with a great score of 39 points over the 14 holes played. The prize sponsors were club members Joe O’Farrell, Robert O’Dwyer, Pat Whelan and Seán Murphy.
Second on 38 points were Tadgh Cahill (12) and Seán Diskin (16), whilst Johnny Aylward (14) and Murt Hogan (19) finished third with 36 after a countback over the last nine holes. The sponsor for this evening (July 11) is Ger Martin of the Golden Grill, Irishtown.
All members are asked to support the Split The Pot fundraising effort in which the proceeds are divided equally between the winner and the club. Entry is only €2 for which you have a chance of winning a considerable sum of money depending on how many members put in their €2.
The All-Ireland fourball team bowed out of the competition to a very strong Royal Curragh outfit at the weekend. In New Ross the Kildare club representatives were tremendous strikers of the ball off the tee which gave them an advantage which ultimately led to outright victory. Nevertheless, well done to our team for getting so far in this keenly-contested completion.
NEW ROSS SENIORS
In almost perfect golfing conditions, 14 teams took part in our weekly competition on Thursday. It was shirt sleeve time and all enjoyed the champagne scramble format which yielded big scores.
We welcomed back Dick Cuddihy and George Peters for their first game of competitive golf for some time and both enjoyed it and the camaraderie of the Seniors group once again.
With the course in immaculate condition, the scoring was high and the winning team brought in a tremendous 105 points to emerge clear winners. Andy Lawlor (11), Richie Aylward (18), Dick O’Neill (18) and Martin Burke (25) won by four points from Tony Redmond (18), Aidan Kent (20), Mick Wade (22) and Michael Brennan (22) who finished on 101 points.
Third place after a countback on 98 points went to the three-person team of Willie Byrne (14), Patsy Farrell (16) and Fr. Jim Curtis. Difficult pin placings meant no one got nearest the pin prizes on either the ninth or eleventh hole.
We have no game this Thursday, July 13, as it is the charity Meals on Wheels singles day, but all members are asked to support this worthy cause. The next home outing is on Thursday, July 20.
In the meantime we visit Dungarvan on Monday, July 17, and the teams will be announced this Thursday at the Meals on Wheels day. Anyone not already booked in and wishing to play, contact Jamesie Murphy by text or phone on 085-1846172.
NEW ROSS LADIES
July 5, 18-hole stableford sponsored by Murphy’s Cash & Carry: 1, Margaret Rossiter (29), 42 points; 2, Carmel Fenlon (23), 40 points; 3, Eileen Wallace (29), 39 points; Senior, Carmel Delaney (34), 36 points.
Next Wednesday the competition is sponsored by Sid’s Diner - thank you Maria Burford for your support. It is 18-hole stableford. Booking is open and draws will be at the usual times.
On Wednesday, July 12, prize-giving for the last four competitions will take place at 9 p.m. Please ensure you are represented if you cannot be there in person to accept your prize.
A little earlier at about 8.30 p.m., Robert Farrell will give a short introduction to some exercises especially designed for golf. Robert is qualified in sport science and is well positioned to offer a personalised fitness programme for any interested golfing clients. His presentation seems very promising, so put that date in your diary ladies.
The club fourball matchplay is posted on the noticeboard in the locker room. Handicap allowance is explained on a sheet on the handicap noticeboard.
Please adhere to the deadlines given so that the competition can be run in good order. Names on the top of each draw should make contact with opponents.
The Get into Golf scheme has now advanced to its second phase. Ladies who signed up for the rest of the year will play a scramble every Wednesday with a volunteer from the ladies’ section.
We are delighted with the healthy uptake of this latest offer and hope that the new golfers will enjoy their experience of New Ross Golf Club even more. Many thanks to all the ladies who helped out for that last eight weeks, and in particular to Ann Healy whose sterling work has brought the initiative to this juncture.
While the ladies’ teams had little luck last week, today (Tuesday) the Mary McKenna team travel to Castlecomer to try their luck at the north Kilkenny venue. The match starts at 2 p.m. Best of luck to both teams.
The club is very appreciative of the contribution made by all the ladies who played on teams, caddied or managed. Your generosity is exemplary.
BUNCLODY
July 2, lady Captain’s prize: 1, Margaret Moore (10), 66 nett; 2, Ann Steemers (24), 69 nett; gross, Linda Byrne (11), 82 gross; 3, Margaret Byrne (34), 71 nett; 4, Doreen Hogg (23), 73 nett; 5, Fiona Bodels (20), 73 nett; 6, Alice Druhan (22), 75 nett; past Captains, Fran Crean (22), 80 nett; front nine, Ann Redmond (24), 38 nett; back nine, Lisa O’Leary (23), 35 nett; Category 1, Lucy Healy (13), 76 nett; Category 2, Ethel Deacon (23), 76 nett; Category 3, Bernie Foley (35), 76 nett.
July 4, ladies’ weekly competition: 1, Ann Cowman (27), 35 points; 2, Fran Crean (22), 35 points.
COURTOWN
We send our congratulations to Niall Slattery who won our Captain’s (John Fitzgerald) prize on Saturday, and he did so in some style, carding a very fine round of 70 for day two, having carded a 73 on the previous week.
And as often happens in Courtown, it could not have been much tighter at the finish; while Niall had a total of 143, there were six others snapping at his heels who carded 144.
The Captain thanked all who had made his day such a success and of course there was much praise again for James Timmins and his staff for the condition of the course. The great day’s golfing was followed by an equally great night’s entertainment.
The arrival of Michael Collins’ 1920 Rolls Royce proved to be a big attraction on the day as many members and visitors came along to take photographs of this most historic car. We contacted Leslie Byrne, who had supplied us with a vintage car in 2011 for the Captain’s drive-in, to tell him the car ‘Sliabh na mBan’ would be on display if he cared to come along to view it.
Not alone did he come to view the Rolls Royce, but he arrived in a pristine 1918 Ford Model T. The two vehicles looked amazing side by side.
The Gorey Guardian summer series started on Wednesday of last week and will continue every Wednesday until the end of August. Five players will qualify each week for the grand final which will take place on Wednesday, August 30.
For this week we will have our open singles on Wednesday, the open mixed nine and dine on Friday, ladies’ and gents’ singles on Saturday sponsored by Jim French, and on Sunday the gents’ singles medal.
Wednesday, July 5, Gorey Guardian summer series: 1, Martin Ryan (19), 38 points; 2, Joe Sinnott (18), 38 points (last nine); gross, John Bolger (0), 38 points; 3, Declan Howard (Lough Erne), 38 points.
Thursday, July 6, open Seniors: overall, John Ebbs (19), 44 points; Cat. 1: 1, Seamus Kennelly (8), 37 points; 2, Alan Lawlor (18), 36 points; Cat. 2: 1, Eric Nunan (20), 39 points; 2, Des Roche (5), 37 points; Cat. 3: 1, Peter Sinnott (21), 39 points (last nine); 2, Michael Shiels (18), 39 points.
Captain’s prize: 1, Niall Slattery (12), 143; 2, Adrian Copeland (18), 144; gross, Barry Symes (2), 150; 3, Ollie Quigley (13), 144; 4, Patrick Flood (15), 144; 5, Pat Walsh (7), 144; 6, Jerry O’Riordan (25), 144; 7, George Horan (8), 144; 8, Kevin Hobbs (22), 145; 9, Brendan Sheehan (7), 145; 10, Michael O’Doherty (23), 145; nett day one, Philip Stokes (9), 70; nett day two, Philip Sherwood (22), 70; past Captains, Jerry O’Riordan (25), 70; veterans, Noel Hayden (24), 70: Juniors: 1, John Bolger (0), 73; 2, Darragh Hobbs (4), 73; non-qualifiers: 1, Conor Coone (4), 35 points; 2, Donal Sheehan (16), 35 points.
Ladies’ nine-hole: 1, Ann Morgan (29), 22 points; 2, Caroline Dale (30), 21 points; 3, Catherine Lysaght (34), 21 points.
Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day) brought the red, white and blue in the shape of flags, stars and stripes as well as apparel to Courtown. The sponsor was Prospect Holiday & Leisure Park and we are extremely grateful to Bronagh Stafford for the sponsorship and delighted that she could attend on Tuesday evening to present her wonderful prizes.
Bronagh is a wonderful patron of the golf club, giving her time to decorate the course and clubhouse for various events as well as sponsoring some events throughout the year.
Results: 1, Denise Kavanagh (13), 43 points; 2, Mary O’Connor (36), 39 points (countback); 3, Ann McDonald (23), 39 points; Cat. A, Catherine Ledwidge (15), 38 points; Cat. B, Gretta Duke (20), 37 points; Cat. C, Elaine Fitzgerald (36), 37 points; nine-hole: 1, Ann O’Shaughnessey (36/18), 14 points (countback); 2, Muriel Richards (27/13), 14 points; visitors, Tracey Hutton (Ballymoney, 34), 43 points; men’s nine-hole fun competition: 1, Martin Byrne (20), 22 points; 2, Paddy Donohoe (6), 21 points.
Sorcha Howell recorded a hole-in-one on the third. Congratulations to all our winners.
On Tuesday, July 11, La Crème Boutique will sponsor an open day at the club. Places on the timesheet are few and far between, so hurry and get your name down if you want to play.
BALLYMONEY
Wednesday nine-hole competition: 1, Anthony Fortune (13), 20 points; 2, Eugene O’Brien (11), 20 points; 3, Brian Brooking (16), 20 points, holding off Phillip Moore (15) on countback.
The weekend singles stableford was played in perfect conditions and glorious weather. Scoring proved very good and Mike O’Grady (14) won with 40 points.
Michael Brennan (19) was second with 40 points too, holding off Billy Larkin (13), also on 40 points.
Matchplay first round: Derek Robinson beat Shane Fox; Richard McDonald beat Anthony Fortune; Troy Kenny beat Chris Corrigan.
Second round: Paul Hayden beat Richard McDonald; Kevin Lynch beat Barry Breen; Ron Breen beat Eoin Finnerty.
ENNISCORTHY LADIES
On a perfect summer’s Saturday the much-anticipated lady Captain’s prize was played. The coveted prize was won by Anna Mai O’Connor with a fantastic score of 71.
Lady Captain Mary McCauley presented her beautiful prize to a very gracious winner.
There was a full clubhouse to join in the celebrations on this wonderful occasion.
A total of 83 ladies played in the stroke competition and there was fantastic scoring, with the course being in immaculate condition.
Results: 1, Anna Mai O’Connor (25), 71 nett; 2, Anne Nolan (20), 72 nett (back nine); gross, Ciara Sharkey (4), 78; 3, Breda Morrison (27), 72 nett; 4, Monica O’Connor (28), 73 nett (back nine); 5, Helen Cosgrave (10), 73 nett (back six); 6, Catherine Lawless (18), 73 nett (back nine); 7, Mary Halligan (27), 73 nett (back nine); front nine, Jacinta Kenny (20), 33 nett; back nine, Vera Swan (33), 35.5 nett; committee, Meta Cummins (29), 78 nett; past Captain, Deirdre Kavanagh (22), 75 nett; nearest the pin, Elizabeth Browne, 10 ft. 8 ins.; longest drive, Stellah Sinnott; ninehole qualifier: 1, Joan Kavanagh, 21 points; 2, Christin Yates, 17 points; putting competition, Anne O’Rourke; Junior competition, Eabha Farrell (35), 44 points; ladies’ scramble, Bernie Butler and Margaret Quirke.
Mixed competition: 1, Jim Mackey and Louise Doyle, 30 nett; 2, Philip Browne and Mary Breen, 31.5 nett; gross, Des Kehoe and Dorothy Kenny, 42.
The Enniscorthy ladies were treated to a beautiful day for golf to play their weekly Tuesday competition on July 4. It was sponsored by Flowers by Grace and was a singles stableford competition.
Results: 1, Margaret Crotty (29), 43 points; 2, Helen Cosgrave (11), 40 points; 3, Helene Daly (24), 38 points (back nine); 4, Marie Dunphy (18), 38 points; 5, Vera Garry (21), 37 points (back nine); 6, Breda Morrison (27), 37 points; 36 handicap, Audrey Lawrence (36), 33 points; nine-hole qualifier, Joan Dunne, 17 points.
Our Junior Cup ladies are playing Wexford in St. Helen’s on Sunday, July 16, at 2 p.m., and our Senior foursomes are playing Kilkenny in Carlow on Wednesday, July 26.
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