ONtheFAIRWAYS
ST. HELEN’S LADIES
Saturday, November 16, winter league round three (non-qualifier): 1, Janet Slattery (12), 22 points; 2, Jo Devitt (14), 21 points; 3, Sinéad Roche-Moore (20), 20 points.
Sunday, November 17, twelve-hole open singles stableford, Christmas hams (non-qualifier): 1, Georgina Darling (13), 24 points; 2, Nora Kavanagh (9), 23 points; 3, Jean O’Kennedy (12), 21 points.
Saturday, November 30, winter league round four (non-qualifier): 1, Janet Slattery (12), 19 points; 2, Jean O’Kennedy (12), 17 points; 3, Jo Devitt (14), 15 points.
Sunday, December 1, eleven-hole open singles stableford, Christmas hampers (non-qualifier): 1, Louise Beegan (21), 27 points; 2, Nora Kavanagh (9), 22 points; 3, Janet Slattery (12), 19 points.
BUNCLODY
Winter league week four: 1, John Freeman (18), 32 points; 2, Michael Ivory (15), 26 points; 3, Ian Munnelly (16), 25 points (back six); best lady, Maria Dwyer (17), 22 points.
NEW ROSS LADIES
Wednesday, November 27 , 14-hole stableford, sponsored by the club: 1, Agnes Whelan (25), 25 points (last seven); 2, Marguerite Sutton (17), 25 points; 3, Margaret Murphy (21), 24 points (last seven).
NEW ROSS SENIORS
It did not look good weather wise around ten o clock last Thursday morning as we gathered for our eagerly awaited Christmas outing.
But then the modern gadgets called I phones which among other things can tell you about the weather prospects started to give us hope.
They began relaying the pictures showing the weather front moving off into the Irish Sea and a fine day following was as accurate as could be.
The wind, however, was continuing at pace with a howling south wester sweeping the course but at least it was fine overhead.
Then the battle royal commenced for the above normal prizes on offer and players found the going rather difficult especially facing into the wind on most holes.
As usual, one team finished well clear of the chasing pack which meant that Dick Cuddihy (13), Dan Quigley (20), Brian Dolan (21) and Frank Boyle (23) took the honours with a great score of 98 points.
Three teams finished deadlocked on 93 points and count backs were needed to confirm the placings.
Deciding second and third places it went to the last six best scores to decide who was second and third.
By a score of (31/29), Pat Doyle (17), Andy Ronan (18), Phil Walsh (18) and Les Jastrebski (26) took the runners-up spot.
Eddie Keher (12), Jamesie Wallace (22), Robert O Dwyer (23) and Mick Wade (25) finished third with the aforementioned 93 points.
Placed fourth on the same score (93 points) came Jimmy Furlong (13), Peter Goggin (17), John Coleman (21) and Jamesie Murphy (24).
Fiffh prize: Tommy Ryan (17), Jimmy O Neill (17), Jim “Dublin” Ryan (25), Jim Kehoe (26), 92 points.
Sixth prize: Martin Carroll (12), Willie Kelly (20), Tony Sexton (23) and Mick Long (23) 90 points.
Seventh prize: John Browne (15) Jim “Ross” Ryan (18), Kenny Irwin (22) and Donie Cody (23) 90 points.
Eighth prize: Ray Shannon (15), Willie Whitty (20), Willie Naddy (23) and Fr Jim Curtis (23), 90 points.
Ninth prize: Denis Kirwan (16), Hughie O Connor (20), Aidan O Connor (20) and Tom Kent (26) 88 points.
10th prize: Patsy Farrell (20), Richie Aylward (20), Colin Casey (22) and Sean O hUginn (23) 88 points.
11th prize: Tony Harford (15), Mick Gannon (18), Larry Shannon (21) and Paddy Mahoney (21), 87 points.
12th prize: Michael Kavanagh (17), John Kennedy (18), Willie Wallace (20) and John Joe Murray (21), 85 points.
Nearest the pin prizes went to Philip Walsh on the ninth hole and Dan Quigley on the 11th.
Many thanks to Tony Harford for procuring a great array of prizes and to Anthony, Breda and the restaurant staff for the fabulous meal after the golf which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
We play our normal outing next Thursday and also the following Thursday (19th) and we will resume after the Christmas break on Thursday, January 9.
BALLYMONEY
Wednesday 9 hole competition(mixed) - 1st: Tom Storey (22) 22 points; 2nd: Stephen Greene (16) 20 points; 3rd: Arthur Ring (20) 20 points.
Weekend Singles Stableford ( mixed) 16 hole competition (holes 13 and 14 excluded) - 1st: Tom Doolan 36 points; 2nd: Andrew Byrne 34 points; 3rd: John Farrell 33 points.
NEW ROSS
Weather warnings were the talk of the weekend in many parts of the country.
The wind made for difficult scoring at times but complimented the great work of the course staff in making underfoot conditions remarkably good again this week.
A busy weekend began with the joint AGM on Friday evening. The 2020 Management Committee is as follows: Chairperson Martin Carroll, Secretary Hugh Behan, Treasurer Teresa Byrne, Captains Sean Furlong and Pat Purcell, Vice Captains George Walsh and Teenie Murphy, Art Ward, Jeff Turner, Mary Shannon and Mick Logue.
This weekend we had round three of the men’s winter league. Over 100 golfers played over the weekend with Sundays conditions being particularly challenging in terms of strong winds. Congratulations to the following:
1st: Mark Murphy (15) 34 points; 2nd: John Flynn (8) 30 points (last 9); 3rd: Leo Booth (20) 30 points (last 6); Gross: Derek Ronan 24 points; Cat 1: Tadgh Cahill (9) 29 points; Cat 2: Mick Walsh (13) 30 points (last 6); Cat 3: Murth Hogan (21) 30 points.
The standings to date in the league are as follows - 1st: Michael Butler 91 points; 2nd: Michael Kavanagh 89 points, and 3rd: Seamus Aldridge 88 points.
Next weekend we will run another Christmas Hamper competition which will be followed at 5pm by the presentation of prizes for the first three rounds of the winter league as well as last weekend’s competition.
The Christmas Classic will run from December 18 until January 2. The 9 hole ‘turkey’ competition continues with Jimmy Furlong winning this week with a score of 25 points
Ladies Golf Results from December 4 - 1st: Mary Rose Ryan (27) 30 points; 2nd: Elsie Redmond (26) 28 points; 3rd: Carmel Fenlon (21) 26 points.
Last 7 (28–2 penalty shots) Wednesday, December 11 - 14 hole stableford sponsored by the club.
Lift, rake and place in bunkers. First round of Winter League to be played by December 31.
Timesheet is now live for Champagne 9 Hole Scramble on Wednesday, December 18.
Split the pot was drawn out by Pat Doyle and won by Pat McGrath.
Ben Hogan said: ‘As you walk down the fairway of life, you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round’.
Have a great week.
WEXFORD
Sunday 14 hole Gents Fourball, Winners: Tommy Morrissey(7) and Nigel Morrissey(13) with 37 points. In second place were Peter Corish (18) and Ollie Dempsey Jnr. (9) 36 points and third were Michael Dempsey(14) and Nick Harpur(12) on 35 points.
Saturday Gents 14 hole v-Par Fourball, Winners: Nicky Reville (6) and Roy Sexton (7) 7 up. Runners up Shane Lucy (7) and David O’Sullivan (13) 6 up bk. 6.
Friday 14 Hole Open 3 person Team Event. Winners: George Hillis (17), Seamus Byrne (29) and Sean Nolan (17) with 64 points.
Wednesday 14 hole Open Ladies and Gents 4 Ball - Winners: Larry O’Neill (5) and John Fenlon(8) 36 points.
Tuesday - Gents Seniors results. Winner: Michael Browne (18) 40 points; 2nd: Jan Jenkins (21) 32 points and 3rd: Liam Ruttledge(23) 32 points.
The Gents Seniors Christmas golf competition and Christmas Party takes place on Tuesday, December 17. Time sheet is available for golf in the morning with the Seniors Annual Christmas Dinner served at 5.00 p.m. Please book on list .A good evenings entertainment will be guaranteed afterwards.
Santa is arriving at the clubhouse on Sunday, Dec. at 2.00 p.m. Would all children that would like to meet Santa make sure that your parents advise the bar staff that their children will be attending.
Santa will then will know if he is to bring a lot of presents or loads and loads and lots of presents so that no children will be disappointed.
COOLLATTIN
Wednesday, December 4 - Open 15 Hole men’s competition - 1st: Thomas O’Neill (24) 31 points C/B; 2nd: Mick Shortall (8) 31 points.
ROSSLARE
Saturday, November 30 - Open Fourball - 1st: Vandra Deacon (17/12) and Clare McCormack (29/20) 25 points (B7).
Sunday, December 1/Tuesday, December 3 – 3 Person Waltzing Rumble - 1st: Deirdre Delaney (29/19), Ann Connolly (32/21), Pauline Breen (27/18) 58 points (B6); 2nd: Joan Bowe (10/6), Dorcas Maher (18/11), Carmel Quinlivan (20/12) 58 points, Saturday, November 30.
On Tuesday, December 3, we had our Ladies AGM, and has a great turn out on the evening.
Lady Captain Niamh thanked all the Ladies Committee for their continued support and hard work in 2019. Niamh welcomed Carmel Quinlivan as Captain for 2020 and presented her with her brooch and wished Carmel and her committee the very best for next year.
The Lady President for 2020 is Mary Barry, Lady Vice Captain Joan Bowe and committee members, Dorcas Maher, Valarie Doyle, Vandra Deacon, Catherine Haugh, Val Mernagh, Frances Kavanagh, Karen O’Keeffe, Kitty Roche, Anne Redmond and Niamh Byrne.
COURTOWN
The Wednesday Sweep on December 4 was won by Shane Willoughby (18) with 29 points. Second was Dean Davis (8) on 28 points (last nine holes).
In third place was Peter McAteer (25) also on 28 points (last nine holes) while fourth, also with 28 points, was Paul Doran (23).
The men’s Seniors competition held on Thursday, December 5, was won by Karl Caulfield (9) with 29 points.
Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8, was a Turkey Singles Competition. The winner was Paddy Donohoe (6) with 33 points. Second was Gay Dunne (13) on 32 points (countback) while third was Vincent Lumsden (16) also with 32 points. Sarah Donnellan (5) won the ladies competition with 27 points.
The winners of this week’s Nine Hole Turkey competition were : Category 1 – Paddv Donohoe (6) with 22 points and Category 2 – Les Masterson with 21 points (countback).
The AGM of the Club which was held on Saturday, December 7, drew a large attendance of members to welcome in the incoming men’s captain Keith Reid and the new ladies captain, Julie McCartan.