ONtheFAIRWAYS
NEW ROSS SENIORS
The going was tough, mighty tough for the twelve teams who defied the weather last Thursday.
After the torrential rain of the night before and Thursday morning it was a wonder that we were able to play golf at all.
Here, tribute must be paid to Seamus Power and the course staff who after years of care and nourishment made the course playable in all weathers.
The conditions led one to believe that there would be low scoring, but once again these veterans defied the elements which thankfully stayed dry until the competition was completed.
There is always one team who put clear daylight between themselves and the opposition and last Thursday was no exception
Out in front and winning comfortably came the quartet of Denis Kirwan, Philip Walsh, Kenny Irwin and Mick Wade carding a great score of 104 points. Second with 99 points were Pat Traynor, Dan Quigley, Willie Wallace and Sean O hUginn whilst the thirdplace spot was filled by Mikey Lee, Patsy Farrell, Fr Jim Curtis and Martin Burke.
Nearest the pin prizes were won by Philip Walsh on the ninth hole and Michael Gannon on the 11th.
We have our last outing for 2019 next Thursday, December 19 and then we break until Thursday, January 9, 2020. All players please be in house before 10.30 a.m. for the draw for teams at 10.40 a.m..
64 GOLF SOCIETY
Christmas outing results: Courtown Golf Club, Saturday, December 14. 27 members played on a very pleasant day for golf. The course was in excellent condition for the time of the year.
1st: Bryan Hughes (14) 30 points; 2nd: Karl Caulfield (9) 27 points; 3rd: Noel McCartan (11) 26 points; Gross: Pat Walsh (5) 21 points; 4th: Noel Ivanoff (8) 26 points; 5th: Bernard Byrne (10) 26 points; 6th: Seamus O’Donohoe (13) 26 points; 7th: John Fitzgerald (12) 26 points; 8th: Paddy D’eathe (9); 26 points; 9th: John Grannell (8) 25 points; 10th: Alan Gray (14) 25 points; 1st 7: Paul McDonagh (17) 14 points; 2nd 7: George Kilbride (13) 14 points.
Following our Christmas dinner in the clubhouse the Captain, Bryan Hughes, thanked all those who played.
He thanked everyone who helped to make the day a success. He wished everyone a Happy Christmas and a pleasant New Year.
Our next outing will be to the European Golf Club on Saturday, January 25. All members will be informed in the usual manner
WEXFORD LADIES
Ladies seniors 14-hole single stableford competition on Monday, December 2. Well done to all the prize winners - 1st: Wendy Tiernan (21) 26 B7; 2nd: Beppi O’Connor (16) 26; 3rd: Maisie Purcell (17) 25 (B7). 22 ladies played.
Senior ladies 14-hole singles stableford competition from Monday, December 9 - 1st: Mary Rackard (37) 24; 2nd: Breda Murphy (41) 23.
Ladies 14-hole singles sweepstake from Saturday, November 30, and Thursday, December 5 - 1st: Leonie Furlong (10) 28; 2nd: Denise Dunne (21) 25 B7.
Nearest the Pin was Marguerite Murphy with 6m 0cms and 20 played.
Ladies 14-hole singles stableford on Saturday and Thursday, December 7 and 12 - 1st: Deirdre Colfer (18) 28-1 (B7); 2nd: Margaret Hearne (16) 281; 3rd: Bernadette Boland (25) 26 (B4). 23 played. Nearest the pin: Margaret Hearne, 2m 95cm. This week’s competition is a 14-hole single stableford competition.
We had a fantastic night on at the ladies Christmas party on Friday 13th in the club house.
Great meal, loads of chat and a very entertaining night was had by all!
Well done to all the dancers, singers and actors who took part in this memorable night. Particular praise to lady Vice-Captain Beppi and to Theresa Kehoe for the musical direction again this year. Looking forward to next year already!
BALLYMONEY
No Wednesday 9-hole competition this week. Weekend singles stableford (mixed), 15 holes (holes 10, 11 and 17 ommited) - 1st: Tom Doolan (10) 39 points; 2nd: Martin Conroy (15) 38 points; 3rd: John Farrell (13) 35 points.
NEW ROSS
Winter is certainly upon us with biting winds and icy rain of late. However, the course remains in good order thanks to the hard work of the course staff.
This weekend we had another Christmas hamper competition which was sponsored by the club. Conditions were tough but the scoring was still good. The winners were:
1st: Jim Byrne (9) 35 points; 2nd: Paul Cleary (11) 34 points; 3rd: Tom Healy (6) 33 points (last 9); Gross: Andrew Ryan 26 points; Cat 1: John Flynn (8) 33 points; Cat 2: Martin Carroll (12) 33 points; Cat 3: Seamus O’Sullivan (16) 32 points.
The winners of this competition may collect their prizes from the clubhouse from Tuesday onwards.
There is one remaining ‘Turkey’ competition to be played this week, weather permitting. Winners of the turkey vouchers may collect their prizes from Thursday onwards.
The Christmas Classic begins on Wednesday and will run until January 2.
ROSSLARE LADIES
Results from Saturday, December 7, ladies open fourball - 1st: Mary Frances Codd 22/15 and Mary Barry 26/18 - 33 points; 2nd: Moira Fortune 16/11 and Stephanie Glynn 26/18 - 30 points.
Due to inclement weather on Tuesday, December 10, the competition was cancelled, but the ladies still turned up at the club for our festive lunch, Christmas jumper competition and pop up shops.
There was a great turn out and many did some last minute shopping, with pop up shops from Essee Boutique, Stephanie Glynn (artist), Rosslare Pharmacy, ‘Its good to Talk’, Our Back Garden, Naturally Cordial and GlitznScrapz.
There was joint winners for the best jumper, won by Kitty Roche and Eleanor Wardlaw. A Lovely lunch catered in our restaurant, ‘The Nineteenth’ by Pearse Maher and his team and festive fun with putting competitions and Christmas music on a wet and windy Tuesday afternoon.
The captain’s drive in will take place on Sunday, December 29, the time sheet is open now. Team of four ( mixed) shot-gun start at 11am sharp. Please ring the pro shop to get your name down.
ROSSLARE
There was a big attendance at the A.G.M. of Rosslare Golf Club held in the clubhouse recently. The President Frank Codd presided.
The following Officers and Committee were elected President: Stan Jackson, Captain: Ken Maher, Vice-Captain: Des Murphy, Hon. Treasurer: Sean Mernagh, Hon. Secretary: Carol O’Brien, lady Captain: Carmel Quinlivan, lady Vice-Captain: Joan Bowe.
Committee: Niamh Byrne, Peter Dolan, Donal O’Keeffe, Sean O’Leary, Robert Redmond, Kitty Roche, Boyd Scott and Colm Waldron. Ex. Officio: Michael Dempsey.
Paddy Lonergan, Jim Hennessy, Michael Kearns and Jim Cullimore did not seek re-election.
The Winter League for 2020 starts in mid January. Please get your entry into the pro shop on or before January 4.
The officers and committee would like to thank all members, visitors and staff for their co-operation in 2019.
COURTOWN
The Wednesday Sweep on December 11 was won by Robert Hogan (18) with 26 points. Second was Joe Butler (15) on 25 points (last three holes). In third place was Donal Sheehan (13) also on 25 points while fourth was Jim O’Shea (7) with 24 points (last three holes).
Next Wednesday, December 18, is the final Winter Sweep before Christmas and the occasion of the Sweep Christmas Dinner.
If you haven’t already put your names down for the dinner put them down on the sheet in the clubhouse and remember that golf is weather dependent but that dinner is not and will go ahead regardless.
If there is no golf, then the dinner will be preceded by a putting competition in the bar.
Saturday 14th was an any combination turkey fourball competition. The winners were John Maher (12) and John G. Kinsella (20) on three points while in second place were Des Roche (5) and Alan Lawlor (19) on 35 points.
Sunday, December 15 saw the Christmas ninehole draw for partners vs par competition. A tense crowd gathered in the clubhouse on Sunday evening to await the draw and many a good round was ruined by an unlucky draw.
Emerging as winners however were Mary Kilbride and Tom Foster on a score of 2 Up (on a countback) while Runners-up were Pat Kenny and Richie Barnwell, also 2 Up.
The presentation of the prize to the gents golfer of the year also took place on Sunday evening. This year’s winner of the title was Paul Kavanagh who received his prize from the hands of our new gents Captain, Keith Reid.
COOLLATTIN
Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8 - 15hole open men’s singles - 1st: Keith Brennan (10) 34 points, C/B; 2nd: Dermot O’Connor (21) 34 points; Gross: Daniel Curry (3) 31 points.
Wednesday, December 11 - 15-hole open mens singles - 1st: Tom Ryan (16) 32 points.
Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15 - 15-hole men’s singles - 1st: M.J. O’Neill (12) 35 points; 2nd: Shay Clinton (5) 33 points; Gross: Willie Gibbons (5) 27 points.
WEXFORD
The A.G.M. of the joint club was held in our clubhouse on Monday evening last. There was a very large attendance.
The outgoing President Mr. John Quigley presided. The outgoing Captain Mr. Larry O’Neill gave his report on a successful golfing year, the highlights of which were our Barton Cup team managed by Neil Murphy reaching the Leinster final and our Jimmy Bruen team managed by Nicky Murphy which reached the Leinster semi-final.
Our junior golfers managed by David O’Sullivan and Liam Bowler also reached their Leinster semifinal and were beaten by Blainroe, the eventual winners of this under 18 age group.
The outgoing President Mr. John Quigley, who was completing his second year in office, also gave his report and both he and Larry gave their thanks to their Ex. officers, to all committees, sub-committees, members and all staff both outdoor and indoor for their great work in ensuring another successful golfing year.
Both paid glowing reports to Hon Sec. Davy Farrell and Hon Treas. Brian Judd for their untiring work throughout the year.
Mr. Larry Byrne was then elected President, Mr. Jim Keane elected Captain and Mr. John Pitt elected vice-captain.
Mr. Davy Farrell was re elected Hon. Sec and Brian Judd was again chosen as Hon. Treasurer. The following are the management committee for this year: President: Mr. Larry Byrne, Captain: Mr. Jim Keane, Vice Captain: Mr. John Pitt, Lady Captain: Lily Rowe, Lady Vice Captain: Beppi O’Connor, Hon Treas: Mr. Brian Judd, Hon Sec: Mr Davy Farrell, Ex Officios: Larry O’Neill and Martina Gately.
Wednesday 14, open 14-hole ladies and gents 4-ball - Winners: Roy Sexton(7) and Chris Grant(14) with 37 points (back 7).
Friday open 14-hole three-person team event - Winners: Nick Harpur (12), Larry Forrestal (18) and Paddy McGuire(18) with 66 points.
Saturday gents 14-hole three-person champagne scramble - Winners: Paul Hammond (9) and Paddy Brady (18) with 39 points. In second place were Graham Goff (9) and Glen Goff (16) with 38 points.
Sunday 14-hole gents fourball with one score counting on odd holes and two scores counting on even holes.
Our newly elected Captain has set the marker for all members for the coming year as he i.e. Capt. Jim Keane (16) and Paul Bent (15) won this competition with 52 points. In second place were the Doyle brothers, Patch (19) and Jim (20) with 51 points, and third were Paul Miskella (20) and John Bennett (21) on 49 points.
The joker was won this week, a timely time to get some extra euro before Christmas. The very popular winner was Theresa Morris who won €1,258. Congrats Theresa.
Santa paid his usual pre-Christmas visit to the clubhouse on Sunday. There was a fantastic turnout to greet him and he managed to put a smile on all of the childrens’ faces.
Gents please note that a winter league will commence in the new year, full details and entry sheet are posted in the locker room. A singles invitation competition will be held on St. Stephen’s Day and this time sheet is also posted in the locker room.
Members a date for your diary - Ring in the New Year with your family and guests at the golf club. More details next week.