ONtheFAIRWAYS
NEW ROSS
The club classic played over four days was a great success with all players enjoying perfect golfing weather and the rain keeping far away.
A grand total of 502 players or 251 two-person teams took part with some 92 individuals re-entering the competition, all in search of the fabulous prizes.
The main sponsor was Pascal Bolger of Culcita to whom the club extend their sincere thanks as well as all others who sponsored prizes and the tee-boxes. Great credit is due to our incoming Captain, Martin Carroll, and his committee for the splendid organisation of the event which went off without a hitch.
Taking the first prize with a great score of 61 points courtesy of a better back nine were Michael Kavanagh (16) and Noel Dunne (19). In second place with 61 points also were Helen Walsh (20, Mount Juliet) and Jason Devine (21).
Third place went to Willie Byrne (14) and Andy Ronan (16) with 60 points, again having a better back nine holes.
Des Cleary (14, West Waterford) and Tommy Butler (17) took fourth prize with 60 points whilst Mick Logue (18) and Rita Dunphy (35) were fifth with 59 points after a countback.
Sixth prize was won by Eamon Jones (19) and Graham Bradley (24) with 59 points, the same score as seventh team home, Noel Devine (17) and Steve Travis (18). Winning prize number eight were John Howlin (11) and Seamus Aldridge (12) with 58 points.
In the ladies’ section, Mary O’Leary (13) and Eleanor Roche (19) took the honours with 52 points, Margaret Furlong (15) and Mary Shannon (17) were second with 51 points, whilst Ann Conway (14) and Teresa Foley (17) were placed third with 51 points also.
The Seniors part saw Tom Conway (9) and Richie Aylward (19) winning with 57 points, just clear of Martin Carroll (15) and J.J. Hoyne (19) who finished on 56 points.
Junior Cashin (5) and Joan Foley (32) won the mixed with 56 points, the pair being three points clear of runners-up Kevin Treacy (19) and Angela Treacy (21) who finished on 53 points.
The non-G.U.I. first prize went to Paul Sinnott (14) and John Sinnott (22) with 53 points, winning by two from Dick Cuddihy (13) and Michael Gannon (16) on 51 points.
Nearest the pin on the 14th hole for men was won by Keith Barrett, and for ladies by Margaret O’Sullivan (West Waterford).
The raffle held in conjunction with the classic with a first prize of a hamper worth €250 saw Teresa Byrne being the winner, whilst Eamon Walsh won the second hamper worth €150. Harry Curtis was the third prize winner of a bottle of brandy and Eleanor Roche took home four bottles of wine as the fourth prize.
At the presentations, club Captain Peter Goggin thanked all who took part and had a special word of thanks for Pascal Bolger and all the other sponsors. He paid a warm tribute to Martin Carroll who was the brains behind the event and said only for his hard work over along number of weeks it would not have been the outstanding success it was for the club.
The Tuesday evening fourball is still being played over 14 holes and the latest winners were John Evoy (14) and Jim Foran (19) with 37 points after a countback over the last six holes.
Seamus Power (14) and John Murphy (14) finished second with 37 points also, the same score as thirdplaced Davy Kehoe (14) and Tommy Kehoe (19), both of Enniscorthy.
This Tuesday evening, August 22, sees the format changed to a champagne scramble with the sponsor being Tom O’Brien Construction Ltd.
The Split The Pot club fund-raiser is going great guns and is surely the value bet of the year. For an entry fee of only €2 you have a chance of winning a decent few Euro such as our latest winner Darren Tutty who brought home €86.
NEW ROSS SENIORS
It was a miserable day for golf last Thursday with frequent downpours of rain sweeping in across the course. Morning forecasts said the south-east would remain relatively dry, getting the best of this mixed summer of Irish weather.
But to our dismay the rain arrived in torrents, making conditions and scoring too rather difficult. Sodden fairways and temporary waterlogged greens made the going tough for the 14 competing teams, some of whom called a halt rather early.
The tallies were way down on previous results and no team went in shouting distance of the 90 points target.
In the end, the 83 points scored by Denis Kirwan (12), Dan Quigley (18), Tony Wallace (21) and Tom Kent (26) proved good enough to claim first prize. Second with 81 points were Patsy Farrell (16), Willie Naddy (19), Larry Shannon (20) and Jim ‘Dublin’ Ryan (24).
The third spot went to Tony Harford (14), Johnny Watson (18), John Joe Cullen (19) and Frank Boyle (20) with 80 points. Nearest the pin prizes went to Frank Boyle on the ninth hole and Kenny Irwin on the eleventh.
This Thursday, August 24, sees the staging of the monthly three-person scramble which is proving rather popular to all competitors, and tee-times are on the website.
Congratulations to our esteemed colleague, John Murphy, on winning the President’s prize for 2017, backing up another Senior, Luke Power, who won the 2017 Captain’s prize. Surely proof that like a good wine some golfers get better as the years go by, and as the old saying goes, ‘form is temporary, class is permanent’. It certainly was where these two Seniors are concerned.
NEW ROSS LADIES
Last Wednesday the awful conditions meant only a few hardy souls ventured out. The Emerald Cleaners-sponsored prize therefore will be re-scheduled for October 4. This Wednesday, August 23, the competition will be sponsored by Wall BER, thanks to lady Captain Marie Therese. It is 18-hole stableford.
Besides first, second and third there will be category prizes too. The first placed will also be the recipient of the Centenary Cup deferred from last Wednesday.
A reminder to all recent prize-winners that a presentation will take place on Wednesday, August 23, at 9 p.m. Please be in attendance out of respect for the sponsors or ask someone to represent you.
Lady President’s (Ann Curtis) day is next Saturday, August 26. Booking is open online until Friday at 6 p.m.
All competitors are asked to be present at least 20 minutes before their chosen time so that there are no delays. Entry is €8.
Goodie bags are sponsored by Centra Irishtown. Many thanks to management there for your support.
The presentation will take place at 9 p.m. with music following to round off the day on a high note.
The Get Into Golf ladies had to abandon their scramble competition last Wednesday so it will be run at the same time on August 23. The winning team won’t be announced until Saturday night’s presentation by lady President Ann Curtis. We hope to see all our new golfers there to join in the festivities.
The Solheim Cup team event on August 30 is filling up nicely with plenty of outside interest. It is a very interesting format with foursomes, singles and fourball involved. Many thanks to Swiss Financial Services/Adrian Maher for sponsorship.
The home leg of the Leinster final of the Mary McKenna Cup against Royal Tara takes place this Friday, August 25, at 12.30 p.m. The team members have been practising diligently for this return match and are optimistic about recouping the losses of the first day.
All support will be warmly welcomed on Friday. Best of luck to managers/selectors, golfers and substitutes, and hopefully the fine weather will return before that.
BUNCLODY
August 10, ladies’ open singles sponsored by Dave Wrafter: 1, Mary Quirke (15), 34 points; 2, Ethel Deacon (25), 34 points; 3, Patricia O’Connor (28), 33 points; visitors, Eileen Cullinan (16), 33 points.
August 15, ladies’ monthly medal: 1, Ethel Deacon (25), 70 nett; 2, Evelyn Mulrennan (36), 75 nett; gross, Margaret Moore, (9), 86 gross; 3, Ann Cowman (28), 78 nett.
August 16, Wednesday open singles: 1, Eoin Curran (5, St. Margaret’s), 29 points.
BALLYMONEY
Wednesday nine-hole competition (mixed): 1, Troy Kenny (19), 22 points; 2, Edward Lawlor (20), 21 points; 3, Stephen Greene (16), 20 points, holding off Martin Conroy and Kevin Byrne on countback.
Ladies’ open, Friday, August 18: 1, Jane Kinch (22, Blessington Lakes), 35 points; 2, Tracey Hutton (29), 33 points; 3, Sarah Scott (25), 32 points.
Ladies’ singles, Sunday, August 20: 1, Kelley Holt (27), 27 points; 2, Ann Hilary Kavanagh (23, Delgany), 25 points; 3, Mary Louise Blake (31), 23 points.
Weekend singles stableford (gents): 1, Robbie Kehoe (13), 42 points; 2, Richard McDonald (12), 41 points; 3, Sammy Walker (9), 40 points.
Matchplay quarter-finals: David Fitzgerald beat Anthony P. Doyle; Mike O’Grady beat Troy Kenny; Tommy Dunne beat Aidan Clarke.
Next Saturday, August 26, club Captain John Fitzgerald will see his prize played for (strokeplay from back tees). The timesheet is from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. (threeball maximum).
Players must have six qualifiers to be eligible to win the Captain’s prize (not for placing in competition).
The prize-giving will be in the Taravie Hotel, Courtown, at 9 p.m. that night. Finger food will be served with an informal sing-song/session with local musicians (all singers will be encouraged to perform!). The cost is €10.
COURTOWN
On Friday and Saturday of this weekend we will have our President’s (George Kilbride) prize. The qualifying rounds will be played on Friday and Saturday morning with the final being played on Saturday afternoon, with the top 27 players and the best three gross competing for the top spot.
The final will be a shotgun start at 12 noon, and this will be followed by a ladies’ nine-hole competition.
Next Sunday’s competition will be an any combination fourball sponsored by Brookes Supermarket.
Ladies’ and gents’ singles sponsored by Bryan Hughes Londis, Ballymoney: 1, Mark Morris (8), 39 points; 2, Pat Walsh (7), 38 points; 3, Richard Coogan (2), 37 points; gross, John Bolger (+1), 33 gross points; ladies: 1, Claire Daly (22), 39 points; 2, Pat Kinsella (19), 38 points; 3, Maria Dwyer (26), 34 points.
Wednesday, August 16, Gorey Guardian summer series (C.S.S. 33 points, 55 played): 1, Cillian Hughes (5), 36 points; 2, Brendan Hobbs (17), 35 points (last six); 3, Alan McDonald (1), 35 points; eleven holes, Harry Poole (24), 19 points.
Junior Captain’s prize: 1, Rory Heffernan (11), 37 points; 2, Gavin Gleeson (7), 36 points; 3, Luke Reilly (22), 36 points; gross, Darragh Hobbs (4), 28 points; girls: 1, Hannagh Morrissey (28), 39 points; 2, Allyson McPartland (19), 35 points; 3, Katie O’Harte (4), 35 points.
Saturday, August 20, any combination fourball: 1, Pat Lardner (21), Seán Lardner (13), 41 points; 2, Philip Stokes (9), Ray Stokes (19), 41 points; 3, Eamonn Byrne (15), Lee Masterson (21), 40 points.
Tuesday, August 15, brought Revive Hair and Beauty Salon to Courtown as sponsor for the day. Natalie of the salon was in attendance at the presentation on Tuesday evening.
She presented the much coveted prizes to the delight of the lucky winners. Courtown ladies are extremely thankful for her continued support.
We also send Natalie our good wishes for her upcoming nuptials.
Results: 1, Stella Courtney (17), 40 points; 2, Anne Donnellan (33), 38 points (countback); 3, Caroline Dale (31), 38 points; Cat. A, Sarah Donnellan (7), 37 points; Cat. B, Denise Burke (20), 37 points (countback); Cat. C, Maeve Duke (30), 37 points; nine-hole competition: 1, Suzanne Hall (27/13), 15 points (countback); 2, Theresa Poole (36/18), 15 points.
Well done to all our winners.
Today (Tuesday, August 22) brings the last of our summer open days and it is sponsored by Whitmore Jewellers. There are still a few spaces on the timesheet, so get your name in now if you wish to play.
DONOHOE’S SOCIETY
Donohoe’s Golf Society played Rathaspeck on Sunday. Results: 1, Charlie O’Brien, with a great score of 44 points off a handicap of 9..cut cut!; 2, Darren Quinn, 39 points; 3, Joe Byrne, 38 points. Paul Breen and Charlie O’Brien shared the birdie money.
The preliminary round of the matchplay was played and Lar Morrissey beat Andrew Holden, Sam Farnan beat Martin Collins, and Ibar Carty beat Willie Nolan to go through to the next round.
This Saturday we play for Nicky Cahill’s Captain’s prize in New Ross Golf Club. Please be there by 8.15 a.m. to allow for the cards to be done.
ENNISCORTHY LADIES
The ladies’ competition on Tuesday, August 15, was sponsored by our trustee, David Garahy. It was a stroke/ medal.
Results: 1, Ciara Sharkey (5), 68 nett; 2, Ann Nolan (20), 72 nett (back nine); gross, Laura Dempsey (6), 86 gross; 3, Catherine Lawless (18), 72 nett; 4, Maeve Brew (18), 73 nett; Senior, Anne Banville (14), 77 nett; 36 handicap, Breda Coffey (36), 77 nett; nine-hole qualifier, Joan Kavanagh, 16 points.
Next week’s competition is sponsored by Sam McCauley and is a singles stableford.
The ladies’ open Seniors competition on August 18 was sponsored by Yellow Rose Boutique.
Results: overall, Chris Yates; Cat. A, Marie Slevin; Cat. B, Vera Garry; Cat. C, Margaret Mangan; visitor, Mary Rice.
The ladies played in Borris Golf Club for the Borris Trophy on Friday, August 18. However, they were not successful. The next category in this competition are playing on Friday, September 1.
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