ONtheFAIRWAYS
BUNCLODY
Weekend open singles, December 28-29: 1, Willie Harte (9), 37 points; 2, Alan Harrington (3), 35 points; 3, Gavin Sinnott (5), 35 points.
Open four-person team event, December 30-31: 1, Conor Ryan (13), Roger McLoughlin (13), Willie Maher (14), Billy Maher (19), Thurles, 96 points; 2, Ken Banville (12), Austin Brownrigg (13), Damien Maher (17), Pat Bolger (18), 89 points; 3, Maurice Mahon (16), Ger Bolger (12), Seamus Walker (18), Michael Kenny (11), 89 points.
Open singles, January 1: 1, Vincent Murphy (9), 37 points; 2, Eugene Roche (8), 37 points; 3, Pat Byrne (16), 35 points.
BALLYMONEY
New year’s day nine-hole competition (back nine): 1, Andrew Byrne (19).
Due to the very wet weather, no competitions were played during the week.
The A.G.M. took place on Saturday afternoon in the clubhouse. Outgoing Captain John Fitzgerald thanked the committee for making his year very enjoyable and welcomed incoming Captain Marty Lawlor.
John thanked Ron Breen and his ground staff for keeping the course in such great condition. Club President Ron Breen, Secretary Charlie Logan, and Treasurer Anthony Fortune all addressed the meeting. Handicap Secretary Andrew Byrne reported on proceedings from the G.U.I. A.G.M.
New Captain Marty Lawlor nominated Liam Morris as his Vice-Captain.
After the meeting Ron Breen presented his President’s prize for 2017 to Richard McDonald.
Hollyfort native Stephen Greene was announced as winner of the club order of merit for 2017 with 1,656 points from 72 competitions.
COURTOWN
Weather conditions finally got the better of us at the weekend so the course had to be closed on both Saturday and Sunday.
There was very little golf played as a result, with only our Wednesday sweep to report on. However, we hope for more favourable conditions for this week and we can look forward to the re-start of our EBS Colman Doyle-sponsored winter league which is scheduled to resume on Sunday, January 14.
This is how it stands after round five - Section 1: team D, Quigley’s Quorum, on 131.5 points; team C, Hughes’ Heroes on 124.5 points; team B, Wood’s Tigers on 124 points; team A, Butler’s Bandits on 120 points; team E, Donal’s Diamonds on 119.2 points; team F, Mutr’s Marvels on 119 points.
Section 2: team K, Noel’s Knockouts on 128.3 points; team H, Darcy’s Dynamos on 123.7 points; team L, Larry’s Lads on 123.5 points; team I, Eamonn’s Eagles on 115.8 points; team J, Cathal’s Crew on 114.2 points; team G, Doyle’s Demons on 112.2 points.
A few good rounds over the next weeks could change all of the above.
Please remember to post your results after every round as the team score is an aggregate of all scores on the day.
Wednesday sweep, January 3: 1, Paddy Stack (19), 25 points; 2, Tom Ryan (21), 23 points; 3, Leslie Masterson (19), 21 points.
ROSSLARE LADIES
As the new season approches with Christmas celebrations behind us, we look forward to many happy hours on the golf course; weekly singles competition, weekend fourball, team events and major competitions.
On Saturday, December 30, six pairs played in the weekly fourball competition, over 14 holes. Well done to Susan Evans (12/8) and Máire Farrell (17/12 - 1 = 11) who won with a score of 34 points. Congratulations ladies!
Last Tuesday, January 2, six ladies played in the 14hole singles competition. Well done to regular golfer Anne Kelly (18/12 - 1 = 11) who won with a score of 23 points (back four).
Today (Tuesday, January 9) is a 12-hole ladies’ singles stableford competition and winter handicaps apply, with 38 names on the timesheet.
Thursday, January 11, is our weekly ladies’ Seniors competition organised by fellow golfers Sheila, Molly and Gráinne, and there are ten names on the timesheet.
This Saturday, January 13, is our weekly ladies’ and gents’ fourball with 24 ladies booked in on the timesheet. Hopefully the weather will be kind..
As we return to winter golf this new year, mats are the order of the day, and they may be purchased or borrowed in the Pro Shop for €5.
The winter league fast approaches, with a similar format to last year but with the provision for substitutes. Entry is €20 per player, with a closing date of January 14.
Format: team of six (minimum of one lady); three weekends of 14 holes singles, one best card; two weekends of 14 holes fourball, one best card; final day scramble, 16 holes, Sunday, March 4. Highly recommended!
Wednesday, December 27, ladies’ singles, 14 holes: 1, Susan Evans (12/9), 28 points.
Saturday, December 30, open fourball, 14 holes: 1, Susan Evans (12/8) and Máire Farrell (17/12 - 1), 34 points
Tuesday, January 2, ladies’ singles, 14 holes: 1, Ann Kelly (18/12 - 1), 23 points (back four).
ENNISCORTHY
Four-person team, December 26-27, sponsored by E.G.C.: 1, Tom Hogan, Ray Hutchinson, Tony Hutchinson and Brian Redmond, 82 points. One €25 voucher for each player for the Pro Shop.
Singles stableford, December 29, sponsored by E.G.C. (36 played): 1, Pat Kavanagh (6), 22 points. The winner receives a €40 voucher for the Pro Shop.
Fourball, December 30, sponsored by E.G.C. (54 played): 1, Paul Connolly (6), Andrew Byrne (11), 38 points (last five); 2, James Sheridan (11), Jack Sheridan (20), 38 points. First place receives €25 each for the Pro Shop, Second place receives €20 each for the Pro Shop.
Four-person team, January 1, sponsored by E.G.C. (32 played): 1, Alan Franklin (5), Paddy Hore (8), Paddy Hore Jnr. (9) and Pat Mulvey (18), 91 points. One €20 voucher for each player for the Pro Shop.
Some dates for your diary: gents’ singles competition sponsored by Food Focus, Saturday and Sunday, January 13 and 14, starting at 9 a.m. and 8.40 a.m. respectively. The timesheet is open.
Winter series on Saturday and Sunday, January 20 and 21, starting at 9 a.m. and 8.30 a.m. respectively.
Gents’ fourball competition sponsored by Food Focus, Saturday and Sunday, January 27 and 28, starting at 8.30 a.m. and 8.20 a.m. respectively.
The A.G.M. of the men’s golf committee will be held in the clubhouse on Sunday, January 21, at 2.15 p.m. The A.G.M. of Enniscorthy Golf Club will be held in the clubhouse on Sunday, January 14, at 3 p.m. Please note the change of date.
For the full report please look at the club website in the news section.