ONtheFAIRWAYS
ST. HELEN’S
Wednesday, October 23, open singles: 1, Wayne O’Leary, 37 points; 2, Mike Crowley, 37 points; 3, David Murphy, 35 points.
Sunday, October 27, winter league round one: 1, Mike Crowley, 28 points; 2, Ciarán Frost, 28 points; 3, David Bradley, 26 points.
Monday, October 28, open v. par: 1, Patrick Burke, one up; 2, Niall Ellard, one up; 3, Brian Kent, one down.
ENNISCORTHY LADIES
Tuesday, October 29, saw the start of our club turkey competitions, with 52 ladies taking to the fairways on a blustery day.
Results (14 holes): 1, Anna Mai O’Connor (24), 28 points; 2, Lori Whitney (17), 27 points; 3, Teresa Bailey (16), 25 points; eight-hole competition, Margaret Kane, eleven points.
Our Pro Shop with league series is now under way, with Margaret Mooney leading the board at the moment.
Dates for your diary (club fundraisers): Saturday, November 9, group walk in the Raven Woods, Curracloe, and back along the beach, 11 a.m. (donations please to Breda Morrissey, team co-ordinator); Saturday, November 23, Christmas craft fair, 2-6 p.m. All are welcome to both.
BUNCLODY
Open team event, October 26 and 27: 1, Rory McCarthy (0), Brendan Power (Kilkenny, 6), Liam O’Grady (Kilkenny, 9), Leo Hennessy (Kilkenny, 12), 90 points (back nine); 2, Pat Doyle (New Ross, 17), John Murphy (New Ross, 13), Eddie Kent (New Ross, 14), Ray Kent (New Ross, 15), 90 points.
Ladies’ weekly stableford (twelve holes), October 26, 27 and 29: 1, Margaret Moore (10), 22 points; 2, Louise Roe (24), 17 points.
Men’s open singles, October 30: 1, Michael Ivory (15), 38 points (back nine); 2, Ray Furlong (10), 38 points.
Ladies’ yearly winners 2019: golfer of the year, Linda Hassett; matchplay winner, Lisa O’Leary; gold medal winner, Maria Dwyer; silver medal winner (I.L.G.U.), Maria Dwyer; bronze medal winner (I.L.G.U.), Ethel Deacon; spoons (I.L.G.U.), Marion Kavanagh.
DONOHOE’S SOCIETY
Donohoe’s Society played Quinnagh House on Sunday and, with it being the first day of turkeys, it was surprising that only 13 players participated on what was a perfect day for golf.
Eddie Doyle (9) was first with a great round including three birdies to make 39 points.
Second was Cha O’Brien (8), keeping his good form going with 35 points, and third was Lar Morrissey (15), also with 35 points.
A reminder for all members that the A.G.M. is on in the back room next Friday, November 8, at 8 p.m. sharp.
Next Sunday we play Rathaspeck Manor. Please be there by 8.45 a.m. at the latest.
BALLYMONEY
Wednesday nine-hole competition, gents (qualifier): 1, Arthur Ring (20), 20 points; 2, Darren Dardis (5), 18 points; 3, Bob Dunne (20), 17 points, holding off Joseph Corkish on countback.
Due to the very heavy rain on Friday and Saturday, the course remained closed over the weekend.
Any member wishing to play in the winter league, please leave your name at the clubhouse.
ROSSLARE
The final 18-hole competition was played in Rosslare on the Sunday of bank holiday weekend when the Billy Kelly Memorial Scotch foursomes took place.
The winners with a great score of 45 points were the husband and wife partnership of Derek (9) and Susan Evans (14).
Second on 43 points were John Galvin (9) and lady Captain Niamh Byrne (9) on 43 points. The gross was won by Liam McNamara (5) and Joan Bowe (10) with 28 points.
Boyd Scott (14) and Carol O’Brien (18) were third on 41 points. Billy Kelly presented the prizes.
Fourball: 1, Pierce Frawley (10), Gerard Conroy (18), 43 points; 2, Michael (13) and Tom Dwan (18), 42 points; 3, Conor Hanratty (14), David Gavagan (22), 41 points.
Team of three: 1, Michael Dwan (13), Tom Dwan (18), Conor Shaw (20), 81 points; 2, Pierce Frawley (10), Keith Deacon (11), John Bolger (16), 81 points; 3, Colm Callery (6), Stephen Hunt (12), Conor Brett (12), 80 points.
The season came to an end on Sunday when all the matchplay trophies for the year were presented to the winners.
Pettit Cup (club singles): winner, Greg Kelleher; runner-up, Brian Hall-O’Mahony; beaten semi-finalists, Mark O’Connor, Ken Maher.
Walsh Cup (foursomes): winners, John Morris and Liam McNamara; runners-up, Stephen Healy and Conor Brett; beaten semi-finalists, Philip Balfe and Greg Kelleher, Johnny Kelly and Gerard Conroy.
Kerlogue Cup (mixed foursomes): winners, Ger Doyle and Angela Murphy; runners-up, Peter and Pauline Cafferkey.
Gaynor Trophy:
Ian Lynch.
Hogan Cup:
Pat Rossiter.
Player of the year:
Rory Deane.
Holes-in-one during the year: John Bolger (8th), David Durack (8th), Ray Quinn (14th), Eamonn Mullan (8th), Richard B. Doyle (10th), David Crowdle (10th), Claude Howlin (10th), Paul McLoughlin (10th).
Last weekend our caterers for the last seven years retired from the club. We would like to wish them all the very best in the future. To David, Siobhán, Penny and all their staff for the past seven years, thanks for everything. overall winner, Gary Collins; runner-up, overall winner, Jim Anglim; runner-up, winner, Joe Moran Jnr.; runner-up,
NEW ROSS SENIORS
In racing parlance, the going last Thursday could be termed yielding to soft, leading to rather tough conditions for our weekly outing.
A steady drizzle kept coming down all day, but thankfully the heavy rains held off until after golf.
Scoring was not easy, even with winter rules in operation and little or no run on the ball. Some perfectly executed shots still landed well short of the ‘dance floor’, with the aprons of the green proving their undoing.
As usual each Thursday after the draw, the talk is all about the so-called dream team and how they might succeed or falter on the day. This time around, the dream team delivered the goods in style. Making light of the conditions, they put in an excellent final score of 95 points.
Captained by Jimmy Furlong (13), and backed up by team members Willie Whitty (20), Richie Aylward (20) and Jim Kehoe (25), they took the honours.
Second on 90 points were Eamon Delaney (17), Michael Gannon (18), Liam Glasheen (20) and Frank Boyle (23). Third prize with 87 points went to Francie Coghlan (16), Dickie O’Neill (19), Seán O hUginn (23) and Jamesie Murphy (24).
No nearest the pin prizes were won as no one got near the pin on both the ninth and eleventh holes where the pin was in a tough location.
On the draw board for November are Denis Kirwan, Willie Whitty and Martin Burke.
Once again, a reminder that all players should be in house by 9.30 a.m. at the latest for the team draw at 9.40 a.m.
We will hold our A.G.M. on Thursday, November 28, and our Christmas outing and dinner on December 5 (weather permitting).
WEXFORD LADIES
Saturday and Thursday, October 19 and 24, 16-hole singles stableford competition, sponsored by McCabe’s Pharmacy (47 played): 1, Wendy Tiernan (21), 30 points; 2, Geraldine Broaders (20), 29 points (back three); gross, Sheila Richardson (8), 19 points; 3, Maggie Hearne (16), 29 points; Senior prize, Bridget O’Neill (31), 29 points; nine-hole competition, Von White (16), 19 points; nearest the pin, Anne Culleton, 75 cms.
Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather last week we had no competition. This week we have a 14-hole singles stableford competition.
The A.G.M. for the ladies’ club will be held on Monday, November 18, and for the joint club on Monday, November 25, at 8 p.m. All members are invited to attend.
ROSSLARE LADIES
Saturday, October 26, open fourball: 1, Doreen McGovern (11/10) and Mary Frances Codd (22/20) , 36 points (back nine); 2, Breda Devoy (21/19) and Vandra Deacon (17/15), 36 points.
Sunday, October 27, Billy Kelly Memorial Cup, mixed Scotch foursomes: 1, Derek Evans (9) and Susan Evans (14), 45 points; 2, John Galvin (9) and Niamh Byrne (9), 43 points; gross, Liam MacNamara (5) and Joan Bowe (10), 28 points; 3, Boyd Scott (14) and Carol O’Brien (18), 41 points.
Today’s (Tuesday) competition is ladies’ singles stableford (16 holes).
Upcoming events: Friday, November 15, annual Mass for deceased members; Friday, November 29, Christmas party; Tuesday, December 3, ladies’ A.G.M.
NEW ROSS LADIES
Wednesday, October 30, 14-hole stableford, sponsored by Abbey Par 3 Golf: 1, Kay Kelleher (25), 28 points; 2, Anne Curtis (Adm., 21), 27 points (last seven); 3, Mary Shannon (17), 27 points.
The Wednesday, November 6, 14-hole stableford is sponsored by Wexford Preserves. Placing is everywhere, with lift, rake and place in the bunkers.
Ladies playing in the ongoing nine-hole competition, please see the details for entry etc. on the white board in the ladies’ locker room.
The next presentation for ladies will be on November 8 at 7.30 p.m. – before the A.G.M. at 8 p.m.
It will include the presentation of prizes for the following competitions: New Ross and Bunclody Credit Union, Abbey Par 3 Golf, Wexford Preserves.
All prize-winners are asked to attend or nominate someone to collect prizes for them.
The ladies’ A.G.M. will be on Friday, November 8, at 8 p.m., following the presentation. All ladies are invited and encouraged to attend this important gathering at the end of our year.
COURTOWN
Bank holiday Monday, October 28, was a champagne scramble, and the winners were Keith Reid (11), Alex Reid (6), Noel Ivanoff (8) and Michael O’Shaughnessy (20) with 94 points.
In second place with 93 points were Pat Carthy (16), Peter McAteer (25), Declan O’Rourke (22) and Frank Byrne (25), while in third spot were Larry O’Brien (17), Patsy Kavanagh (19), Joey O’Brien (16) and Walter McNally (18) on 91 points.
The Wednesday sweep (14 holes) on October 31 was won by Vincent Lumsden (16) with 32 points.
Second was Alan Lawlor (19) on 30 points. Third was Declan O’Rourke (22) on 29 points, while fourth was Evan Byrne (19) on 27 points (last three).
Saturday and Sunday, November 2 and 3, was a ladies’ and gents’ singles 14-hole competition.
The winner was John G. Kinsella (20) with 32 points (last nine). In second place on a countback over the last nine holes was Martin Byrne (18), with his Saturday score of 32 points beating into third place his Sunday score (also 32 points).
Fourth was Iain Campbell (22) with 30 points. The ladies’ competition was won by Denise Kavanagh (11) with 24 points.
The nine-hole weekly turkey competition winners were: Category 1, Danny Whitty (11) with 20 points; Category 2, Terry Noone (19) with 21 points.
COOLLATTIN
Wednesday, October 23, open men’s singles (C.S.S. 72): 1, William J. Osbourne (11), 37 points (countback); 2, Paul Murphy (B. Gate, 14), 37 points; gross, Seán O’Brien (6), 28 points.
Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27, open 18hole singles competition (C.S.S., Saturday 73, Sunday 72): 1, Barry Egan (19), 41 points; 2, Robert Webster (21), 39 points (countback); gross, Seán Allen (1), 38 points; 3, Andrew Browne (20), 39 points.
Monday, October 28, open champagne scramble team event: 1, Greg O’Rourke (13), Geoff Masterson (13), Mark Lennon (19), Jimmy O’Rourke (19), 100 points; 2, Pat Hickey (16), Joe Hillard (12), Packie Gorman (19), Maurice Hedderman (11), 97 points.
Tuesday, October 19, open men’s Seniors (15-hole competition): 1, Seán O’Brien (6), 26 points.
Wednesday, October 30, open 15-hole singles: 1, Joe Lennon (22), 31 points; 2, Joe Hillard (12), 30 points.
Saturday and Sunday, November 2 and 3, open men’s 15-hole singles: 1, Tony Ryan (17), 35 points; 2, David Coates (17), 33 points (countback); gross, Dermot Nolan (6), 27 points; 3, Brian WK Shannon (8), 33 points.
ENNISCORTHY
Gents’ 4 Club challenge, October 19 and 20, sponsored by E.G.C. (89 played): 1, Kevin Connolly (20), 31 points; 2, Eoin Mullarkey (13), 30 points (last four); gross, James Morrissey (4), 26 points; 3, John Delaney (10), 30 points (last four).
Open four-person champagne scramble, October 26-28, sponsored by E.G.C. (173 played): 1, Len Hall (15), Eamon Whitty (14), John O’Leary (20), Michael Murphy (14), 103 points; 2, Seán Hegarty (6), Shane Fortune (6), Ryan Hegarty (17), Robert Hegarty (22), 102 points (last six); 3, Declan Byrne (7), Ollie O’Connor (17), Ger Byrne (13), Ger Byrne Jnr. (15), 102 points (last nine).
The next gents’ open Seniors is on November 14, sponsored by George Leech.
A fundraising table quiz is organised for Friday, November 29, in the clubhouse. It starts at 8.30 p.m., with teams of four people. The cost per team is €40.
This event has been run over the past few years, and monies collected go towards inter-club competition teams. As in previous years, a donation will be made on behalf of the club to Special Olympics from the proceeds. As always, your support will be greatly appreciated.
NEW ROSS
Winter golf is now in full swing, with placing etc. in effect. The course remains remarkably dry following a prolonged period of very wet weather.
This will hopefully continue to be the case with the help of those playing on the course.
Simple acts like repairing pitchmarks etc. and being mindful and respectful where trolleys and buggies are driven over winter months. Small efforts from everyone make a huge difference.
The gents’ singles matchplay was won by Tommy Liston who beat Richie Aylward on the 21st.
The gents’ fourball was won by Jim Byrne and John Hartley (Tullogher) who beat Pat Doyle and John Murphy on the 19th.
The gents’ foursomes and mixed matchplays have yet to be concluded.
Congratulations to Stephen Furlong who was the gents’ player of the year, with J.P. Traynor in second place.
Both men have shown amazing improvements in their golf this year, with their handicaps tumbling dramatically.
Halloween classic, sponsored by Greenbridge Engineering Mullinavat: 1, John O’Leary, J.P. Traynor, Martin Bradley, Stephen Furlong, 110 points; 2, Mick Butler, Colin Fenlon, David Feeney, Brian St. Ledger, 106 points; 3, Seán Murphy, Mark Whittle, Ger Whittle, Tom Purcell, 105 points.
Sunday, November 3, 14-hole stableford: 1, P.J. McGrath (17), 35 points; 2, Eamon Delaney (17), 34 points (last nine); 3, John Flynn (8), 34 points; gross, Tommy Liston, 25 points; Cat. 1, Seamus O’Leary (6), 29 points; Cat. 2, Declan Doyle (15), 33 points; Cat. 3, Tommy Ryan (17), 33 points.
The next men’s presentation is scheduled for Sunday, November 10, at 6 p.m.
This will include this Sunday’s competition, player of the year, and all matchplay winners and runners-up. All prize-winners are expected to be there.
Next Sunday will see the first round of the winter league taking place. There will be five rounds of this competition.
Split The Pot was won by the Saturday Regulars who collected €100.