ONtheFAIRWAYS
NEW ROSS
Tuesday fourball sponsored by Mannion’s Bar and Restaurant: 1, Conn and John Connolly (Brittas), 37 points; 2, John Aylward and Murt Hogan, 36 points; 3, John Doyle and Rita Doyle (Naas), 35 points.
Wednesday competition sponsored by Caroline’s Hair Saloon: 1, Margaret Rossiter (28), 48 points; 2, Anne T. Curtis (35), 41 points; 3, Mary Furlong (34), 40 points.
Sunday singles, Fleetwood Cup, sponsored by Fleetwood Paints (Basil Glennon): 1, Billy Redmond (21), 67; 2, Kenny Barrett (21), 68; 3, John Howlin (10), 69 (back nine); gross, Brendan Duffin, 80; Cat. 1, Jimmy St. Ledger (8), 76; Cat. 2, Denis Kennedy (13), 69; Cat. 3, Tony Sexton (23), 69.
The next men’s presentation will be today (Tuesday, July 17). All prize winners, representatives and club members are asked to attend in appreciation of our sponsors.
There was mixed news for our teams. The Jimmy Bruen side lost by the narrowest of margins to the Curragh in their Leinster quarter-final in Bunclody.
Thanks to the team managers and all the players who took part in trials and matches over the last two months. Let us focus now on the Barton Cup match against Baltinglass.
NEW ROSS LADIES
Wednesday competition, 18-hole stableford sponsored by Caroline’s Hair Salon: 1, Margaret Rossiter (28), 48 points; 2, Anne T. Curtis (35), 41 points; 3, Mary Furlong (34), 40 points.
Congratulations to the Revive Active team on the fantastic win against Enniscorthy, managed by Eileen Cullinan. They are now through to the quarter-finals against Tramore on Sunday, July 22.
Congratulations also to the Boyne team on the comprehensive win against Templemore, managed by Anne Healy. They are now through to the quarter-finals also.
Teamwork divides the task and doubles the success. Thank you to all the members who supported us, we really appreciated it.
NEW ROSS SENIORS
With no team game on Thursday due to the Meals on Wheels outing, members are champing at the bit to get going again this week.
A great run on the ball in these parched conditions is leading to some fantastic scores being recorded. If you don’t shoot a hundred points now, chances are you will not figure in the prizes.
All players please note that we will take the names of those wishing to travel and the all-in entry fee of €20 for our trip to Faithlegg Golf Club on Tuesday, July 31. Your kind co-operation in this matter would be much appreciated as we need to have our teams finalised in good time for this eagerly-awaited outing on this magnificent course by the banks of the Suir.
Also, anyone wishing to travel on our two-day trip to Ballykisteen in September, our third year going, should give their names to Jamesie Murphy as soon as possible in order to organise booking arrangements with the hotel.
The all-in package costing only €149 for two nights B&B, two dinners and two rounds of golf must surely be the ‘sale of the century’, so why not avail of it?
COURTOWN LADIES
Tuesday, July 10, brought one of our popular open days for Courtown ladies, sponsored by Le Crème Boutique.
Marion McKenna of Le Crème has been supporting us for many years now. Our ladies and visitors turned out in force to play in this extremely busy competition.
The timesheet was full from dawn to dusk with guests from over 20 clubs taking part. We are extremely grateful to Marion and her team who attended on Tuesday evening to present the prizes to a packed clubhouse.
Results: 1, Dympna Doyle (29), 42 points; 2, Maria Waddock (37), 42 points (countback); gross, Sorcha Howell (3), 30 points; 3, Rose Maher (29), 42 points; 4, Jill Quinlan (32), 40 points; nine-hole competition: 1, Ann Kearney (36), 20 points; 2, June Storan (37), 17 points.
Monday, July 9, saw Irene Poole and the Boyne Trophy team play Charlesland in a very tight match which resulted in a loss for Courtown. Congratulations to Charlesland.
Wednesday, July 18, will see Laura Funge and the Junior foursomes team travel to Enniscorthy to play New Ross in the next round of the championship. Good luck ladies, we hope you do well.
Upcoming events: July 19, ladies’ open day sponsored by Luca Boutique; July 31, ladies’ open day sponsored by Glen Fuels; August 7, ladies’ open day sponsored by Prospect Holiday and Leisure Park.
To book any or all of the above dates, log onto our website www.courtowngolfclub.com or call our Pro Shop team on 05394-25166.
BUNCLODY
July 7, lady Captain’s (Joanne Kenny) prize: 1, Bernie Foley (32), 70 nett; 2, Fiona Bodels (20), 70 nett; gross, Margaret Moore (10), 84; 3, Mary Jordan (26), 72 nett; 4, Louise Galligan (24), 73 nett; 5, Phil Doyle (27), 73.
July 7 and 8, men’s monthly medal: 1, Declan Skelly, (14), 70 nett; 2, Carl Levingstone (15), 71 nett; gross, Rory McCarthy (+1), 74; 3, Pat St. Ledger (12), 71 nett; 4, Jim Byrne (Enniscorthy, 12), 72 nett.
Ladies’ weekly, July 8 and 10: 1, Beatrice Ensor (26), 40 points; nine-hole competition, Catherine O’Reilly.
July 11, Wednesday open singles: 1, Clive Murphy (5), 40 points; 2, Noel Frazer (12), 39 points; 3, Gerard Wall (18), 39 points; best lady, Claire Brady (25, Waterford Castle), 38 points.
ENNISCORTHY LADIES
Last Tuesday was our lady President Maeve McCauley’s prize. The competition was played in brilliant sunshine and balmy conditions.
In keeping with tradition for the lady President, the annual tea party was held before the presentation of prizes. There was a fantastic display of confectionery which was prepared by the lady members and enjoyed by lady President Maeve’s family, invited guests, club dignitaries and the ladies. After the tea party the eagerly-awaited presentation of prizes took place.
Results: 1, Margaret Crotty (23), 64 nett; 2, Jo McMahon (30), 65 nett; gross, Connie Doyle (8), 79; 3, Kit Byrne (34), 69 nett; 4, Audrey Lawrence (38), 71 nett (back nine); 5, Bridget Dempsey (32), 71 nett (back nine); 6, Joan Kavanagh (38), 72 nett (back nine); 7, Julie McCarthy (18), 72 nett (back nine); 8, Joy Conville (20), 72 nett; front nine, Breda Coffey (30), 32 nett; back nine, Catherine Lawless (17), 34.5 nett; past President, Anne Nolan (17), 75 nett; invitational, Holly Mulvey (18), 71 nett; nine-hole qualifier: 1, Maureen O’Dwyer (40), 23 points; 2, Kathleen Ryan (35), 18 points; putting competition, Breda O’Neill, 18 points; Junior competition, Leah Kidd (40), 40 points; scramble: Anna Grannell, Elaine Sheridan, Margaret Kane.
Next week’s competition is another major competition, the Captain’s prize to the ladies. It is a stroke medal.
Our ladies’ open Seniors competition is on Thursday, July 19, and is sponsored by Jennings Opticians. The timesheet is now open.
DONOHOE’S SOCIETY
Donohoe’s Society played Quinnagh House on Sunday, July 8, with fewer numbers than normal, 16 in total.
Results: 1, John Cahill, 40 points; 2, T.J. Cahill, 39 points; 3, Willie Nolan, 37 points. Paul Breen won the birdie money.
On July 15 we played Blackwater with a very low turnout of 14 players.
Results: 1, Paul Breen with a great score of 40 points; 2, Jim Breen, 36 points; 3, ‘Prof’ Nolan, 36 points. The birdie money was won by Jim Breen.
Next week we play Rathaspeck Manor. Please be there by 8.45 a.m.
COURTOWN
It is all about the Captain’s prize (Niall Nolan) this week and, as usual when there is a Captain’s prize involved, there is bound to be some great golf played.
The day belonged to Paul Kavanagh who had returned a fantastic round of 66 nett on day one of the qualifiers and continued with great golf on Saturday to claim Niall’s prize.
The course yielded some brilliant scores on both weekends and John Bolger Jnr., a young man playing off scratch, equalled the course record on day one when he shot a 67 gross.
He had a bogey five on the 16th, and only for that little blip we would have had a new course record.
Once again our greenkeeper, James Timmins, and his staff had the whole course looking and playing great despite the obvious lack of rain. Niall thanked James and all concerned for their continued work on the course and grounds.
The presentation of prizes took place in the clubhouse on Saturday evening, and this was followed by a great night’s entertainment which continued on until the late hours.
The Gorey Guardian summer series continues each Wednesday, and next Saturday we will have a ladies’ and gents’ singles sponsored by French’s Bar. On Sunday there will be a gents’ fourball and ladies’ singles.
Next Tuesday it will once again be the ladies’ turn to shine when they play day one of the lady Captain’s prize (Catherine Quinn). The final day will be played on Saturday, July 28.
We take this opportunity to wish Catherine and all the ladies well when they take to the fairways.
Gents’ open singles, Wednesday, July 11: 1, Pierce Dooley (19), 39 points; 2, Michael Byrne (12), 38 points; 3, John Maher (13), 36 points; gross, Joe Keegan (6), 29 points; eleven holes, Cathal O’Donohoe (18), 20 points.
Captain’s prize: 1, Paul Kavanagh (5), 143; 2, Derek Hayden (20), 144; gross, Malachy Travers (2), 157; 3, Ollie Quigley (13), 145 (last day); 4, Noel McCartan (12), 145; 5, Seán Healy (10), 147; 6, Stephen O’Brien (13), 148; 7, Danny Dixon (13), 148; 8, Ray McGrath (10), 149; 9, Cliff Forsyth (25), 150; 10, Paul Carmody (20), 151; nett day one, Brendan Sheehan (7), 70; nett day two, Colm Brennan (18), 70; nett day three, Jimmy Woods (13), 74; past Captains, Noel McCartan (12), 69; veterans, Sam Strong (20), 152; Juniors: 1, John Bolger Jnr. (scr.), 67; 2, Cillian Hughes (5), 71; non-qualifiers: 1, Dermot Fitzgerald (26); 2, Niall Slattery (11), 72; ladies’ nine-hole: 1, Clare Kinsella (29), 20 points; 2, Deirdre Baneham (35), 72.
BALLYMONEY
Wednesday nine-hole competition, open (mixed): 1, Tom Keogh (17), 22 points; 2, Eugene O’Brien Jnr. (13), 21 points; 3, Deirdre Smith (30), 20 points.
July medal (strokeplay from back tees): gold, Adam O’Sullivan (18), 85; silver, John Farrell (15), 82; bronze, Richard Barlow (16), 84; 4, Paul Doolan (16), 85; 5, Thomas Doolan (18), 88; 6, Robbie Kehoe (13), 83; lowest gross, Darren Dardis (4), 76; front nine, Brian Hayes; back nine, Ken Fitzgerald.
Matchplay round two: Barry Byrne beat Jim Doyle; Ger O’Brien beat James Forde; Karl Chapple beat Anthony Fortune; Arthur Ring beat Ken McGauran; Connor Sinnott beat Sammy Walker; Brian Delaney beat Troy Kenny; Mitch Rawcliffe beat Mark Keenan; Joey Wadding beat Mike O’Grady.