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BUNCLODY
July 8 and 9, P.G.A. Tankard: 1, Nick Kearney (19), 67; 2, Michael Kenny (13), 68; gross, Paul Gorby (3), 72; 3, Matt Redmond (21), 68; 4, James G. Byrne (12), 68.
July 12, Wednesday open singles: 1, Philip Galligan (14), 43 points; 2, Michael Fawle (15, Carlow), 43 points; 3, Shane Doyle (16, Wexford), 42 points; best lady, Carol McGowan (34, Kilmashogue), 37 points.
ENNISCORTHY
Gents’ P.G.A. Tankard, singles strokes, July 9, sponsored by Stephen Fitzpatrick, club professional: 1, Michael Stafford (19), 64; 2, Eunan Doyle (10), 64; gross, Cormac Martin (2), 69; 3, William Dobbs (11), 65; 4, Shane Fortune (8), 65; Seniors, Ernesto Di Fiore (26), 69.
Ladies’ and gents’ open, singles stableford, July 10, sponsored by E.G.C. (29 played; standard scratch 71 - 37 stableford points): 1, Pat Cousins (20), 40 points; 2, William Dobbs (9), 38 points (back nine).
Nine-hole midweek, singles stableford, July 12, sponsored by George Leech (91 played): overall, Michael Dillon (17), 22 points (last six); Category A, Frankie Morrissey (9), 20 points; Category B, Tom O’Shea (13), 20 points; Category C, Keith Whelan (16), 22 points; Category D, Liam Duggan (19), 22 points.
The presentation for all the July midweeks will be on July 26. Next week’s sponsor is the Pro Shop.
Bloomfield Cup, singles strokes, July 15-16, sponsored by Counterpoint Ireland (154 played; standard scratch was 73 on Saturday and Sunday): 1, Rory O’Connor (17), 70/34.5 = 104.5; 2, Frank Foley (2), 70/36 = 106; gross, Cormac Martin (1), 72/39 = 111; 3, Anthony Byrne (15), 71/36.5 = 107.5; 4, Pat Mulvey (18), 72/36 = 108; 5, David Cleary (14), 72/36 = 108; 6, Richard O’Connor (9), 71/37.5 = 108.5; Senior, James Mackey (9), 71/42.5 = 113.5; first 18, Ger Flood (12), 69; last nine, Joe Delaney (5), 35.5.
Sunday evening mixed, July 16, sponsored by Counterpoint Ireland: 1, Marie Duggan and Tommy O’Rourke, 28.25; 2, Joy and John Conville, 29.25; gross, Margaret Crotty and Phillip Browne, 40; 3, Maeve McCauley and Mick Wickham, 31; 4, Patricia and John Cullen, 32.
The Provincial Towns team won their semi-final final against Newbridge. Eunan Doyle and Davie Murphy won the first two matches away while Eddie Doyle, Shane Fortune and Seán Hegarty won their three games at home.
Declan Byrne and Jim Mackey were called in at home. Denis Dunne and James Foley had earlier lost away. Congratulations to the management team of John Byrne and Tim Morrissey.
The first leg of the final is away on August 6 against Headfort with the home leg on August 20. Well done to all again on a great performance, getting our club to the final for only second time in our history.
The ladies’ section made it a great day for the club when the Junior Cup team also qualified for the Mid-Leinster final. The ladies’ open Seniors is on Thursday, July 20, starting at 9 a.m., sponsored by Jennings Opticians.
The gents’ Captain’s prize (G.O.T.Y. 6) is on Friday to Sunday, July 21 to 23. The Sunday evening mixed will be at 6 p.m. with a shotgun start for members only.
For the full report please look at the club website in the news section.
COURTOWN
Sunday, July 9, any combination fourball sponsored by Niall Slattery Warren Estates: 1, Michael Sheil (17), Alan Geraghty (19), 44 points; 2, Ed O’Brien (6), Shay Currivan (19), 42 points (back nine); 3, Joe Keegan (6), Tony Sheriff (14), 42 points (back nine).
Sunday, July 9, also saw our ladies’ Finn Trophy team play Old Conna for a place in the semi-finals. Courtown, managed by Catherine Quinn, saw off a strong Old Conna side and now look forward to playing Woodbrook over two legs, home and away. Well done to all involved.
Well done to Sorcha Howell who had two holes in one in Courtown on July 4 and 9 respectively, a great achievement.
Tuesday, July 11, saw an open day in Courtown and the sponsor was La Crème. Despite the wet morning, ladies donned the raingear and proceeded to play.
Marion McKenna of La Crème attended the presentation on Tuesday evening and was delighted that the day was such a success. Not only did Marion present the prizes, but she produced pickie-outs for everyone in the audience. We are extremely grateful to Marion and La Crème for the continued and wonderful sponsorship.
Results: 1, Norma Casey (28), 44 points; 2, Claire Kinsella (33), 41 points; gross, Sorcha Howell (3) 36 points; 3, Elaine Fitzgerald (36), 39 points (countback); 4, Sarah Donnellan (7), 39 points.
The nine-hole competition winners were: 1, Elizabeth Kiernan (36/18), 18 points; 2, Kathleen Redmond (36/18), 17 points.
Congratulations to all our lucky winners. Wednesday, July 10, gents’ open singles, Gorey Guardian summer series, 18 holes: 1, Brian Spencer (27), 40 points; 2, Tony McGrath (10), 38 points (back nine); gross, Brendan Breen (2), 33 points; 3, Joe Turner (11), 38 points; eleven holes: 1, Pat Noonan (22), 23 points.
Saturday, July 15, ladies’ and gents’ singles competition sponsored by Jim French. Thank you to Jim for your continued sponsorship.
Results - gents: 1, John Bolger (0), 38 points; 2, David Egan (13), 37 points (back nine); 3, Colm Kennelly (14), 37 points (back nine); 4, Jim Hughes (19), 37 points; ladies: 1, Gretta Duke (20), 40 points; 2, Mary Grogan (27), 39 points; 3, Carole Barnwall (16), 37 points (back nine).
BALLYMONEY
Wednesday nine-hole competition (mixed): 1, Ron Breen (21), 19 points; 2, Deirdre Smith (31), 19 points; 3, Robbie Kehoe (13), 18 points.
July medal (strokes from back tees): 1, Johnny Mullen (19), 86 nett 67; 2, Alex Silva (28), 96 nett 68; 3, Michael Brennan (19), 88 nett 69; 4, Richard Doyle (15), 84 nett 69; lowest gross, Shane Fox (9), 79; front nine, Pádraig Grainger; back nine, Troy Kenny.
Matchplay second round: Anthony P. Doyle beat Rudi Wortmann; Aidan Clarke beat James Hanglow; Brendan Whyte beat Jim Doyle; Mark Keenan beat Seán Furlong; Paul Doyle beat Billy Larkin; Troy Kenny beat Mark Doran; Mike O’Grady beat Brian Hayes; Brian Delaney beat Pat Miskella; Ger McNally beat Richard Barlow.
ENNISCORTHY LADIES
Last Tuesday’s competition was postponed due to heavy rain all day. This competition was sponsored by Valentia Nursing Home and will be re-scheduled.
Next week’s competition is our lady President Marie Duggan’s prize to the ladies. It is a stroke competition.
We wish our Senior foursomes team the best of luck as they play Kilkenny in Carlow on Wednesday, July 26.
Our Junior Cup team had a very convincing win over Wexford in St. Helen’s on Sunday. Congratulations to the team, manager and caddies.
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NEW ROSS LADIES
Last Wednesday, July 12, our weekly competition was sponsored by Sid’s Diner. Thank you to Maria and Martina for your generosity. Good weather and beautiful playing conditions meant there was a great turn-out.
Results: 1, Eibhlin Kielthy (31), 38 points; 2, Liz Bennett (10), 37 points; 3, Ann Conway (14), 36 points (last nine); 4, Teenie Murphy (29), 36 points; 5, Mary Dungan (34), 35 points; Cat. 1, Ann Healy (17), 32 points; Cat. 2, Joanne Hartley (23), 34 points; Cat. 3, Joan Foley (32), 33 points.
On Wednesday, July 19, the competition is sponsored by Kathleen’s Hair Salon in South Street, New Ross. It is an 18-hole stableford with booking and open draws at the usual times.
Ladies, you have had notice about the club classic from August 10 to 13. Please do your best to promote this important fundraiser by inviting golfers from other clubs to come. Prizes are great and the entry fee is very competitive.
The Mary McKenna team came away with the spoils from Castlecomer where they scored a comprehensive victory over the Co. Kilkenny side. We now advance to the Leinster semis, facing The Heath up there before July 27, so exciting times lie ahead for the five pairs on the Mary McKenna team.
The trophy was launched in 2014 by Woodenbridge to celebrate Ireland’s greatest female golfer, Mary McKenna M.B.E. It is a Scotch foursomes matchplay format for ladies with teams from all over Ireland competing.
This prestigious event will culminate with the final match later in the season in Woodenbridge. Support will be very welcome and of course you can follow proceedings at home on the club app.
The Get into Golf ladies enjoyed another scramble on Wednesday on the fine sunny evening and the fitness presentation later in the clubhouse by Robbie Farrell who can provide clients with a customised fitness programme promised to add yards to your shots!
The scrambles will continue on Wednesday at 6.30 p.m. for those ladies who chose payment options for continuing their journey into golf.
Congratulations to Mary Dowling whose Leinster team was successful in the women’s and girls’ inter-provincials played in Shannon last week. You can read all about it and see photographs on Golfnet.
NEW ROSS
In glorious golfing weather there was a big field of participants all out in search of the much-coveted Fleetwood Cup.
Popular member, Basil Glennon, has been the generous sponsor of this competition for a long number of years and the club are very grateful to him for continuing to do so.
There were some great scores recorded, none better than the 65 nett brought in by Tony Sexton (24). In second place was club Captain Peter Goggin (17) with a 69, albeit after a countback over the last nine holes. On the same score (69) and placed third was Paul Cleary (9).
The gross prize with 79 went to Donal Hosey. Category 1 with a nett 69 was won by Michael Kelleher (5), whilst Category 2 went to Ray Kehoe (10), also shooting 69, and Category 3 saw Tom Clarkin (19) with his 69 take that prize.
The Tuesday evening open fourball continues apace and some fine scores are being recorded in this great July weather. Our sponsor last Tuesday was Ger Martin of the Golden Grill, Irishtown, to whom we extend our sincere thanks.
Two low handicappers, Joe Doyle (7) and John McEvoy (13), took the honours with 36 points. After a countback the pairing of Tommy Liston (8) and Tommy Ryan (15) took second prize with 35 points, whilst club President J.J. Hoyne (18) and Teresa Byrne (20) were third on the same score. This Tuesday evening the sponsor will be Pat Kehoe Oils.
Please note: this is an all-day event and you can play at any time whatever pairings you have - men, ladies or mixed - so please give it your support. Morning time is usually free but you should book a time after 2 p.m.
Members are encouraged to support the Split The Pot fundraiser which only costs €2 to enter. Remember, the bigger the pot the bigger the pay out with a guaranteed winner each week.
You are helping the club’s finances in a real and meaningful way for a small donation, with a chance of pulling in a nice sum if lucky.
NEW ROSS SENIORS
We had a big crowd on tour at the truly magnificent Dungarvan Golf Club yesterday (Monday), and the results will be published next week.
All members please note that there is a change to the club’s monthly singles competition. This format has been cancelled courtesy of club Captain, Peter Goggin, and will be replaced by a three-person team competition each month alternating between a scramble and stableford. The first of the new competitions is on Thursday, July 27, and will be a three-person scramble.
In the Autumn Seniors Alliance outing at Clonmel on Monday, July 31, the format here too has been changed from a singles to a four-person champagne scramble with the two best scores per hole 1-18 counting.
The timesheet for that is with Jamesie Murphy by text or phone on 085-1846172.
The second-last fixture of that group is pencilled in for New Ross on Monday, August 21, when we expect a big influx of players coming to take part.