ONtheFAIRWAYS
NEW ROSS
The weather smiled on us for the Captains’ drive-in, and we enjoyed a dry if blustery day.
The occasion was most enjoyable from start to finish, and we wish Bill and Marguerite well for the coming season.
A total of 80 golfers took part in the mixed foursomes which proved to be a great social event, but not at the expense of some fine golf!
We were treated to a wonderful meal afterwards, prepared and served by our excellent staff. A huge thanks to our very generous sponsors of the day, Creacon Wellness Centre, who were represented by Jonathon.
We look forward to working together well into the future. Mixed foursomes results: 1, George Walsh and Mary Furlong, 69.5; 2, John Howlin and Anne T. Curtis, 70 (last nine); 3, Danny Hayes and Caitríona Caulfield, 70; 4, Martin Carroll and Bridget Murphy, 71.5.
Saturday saw the re-scheduled singles ‘strokeford’ competition, sponsored by Seamus Doyle painting contractor, New Ross.
In spite of some windy conditions, good golf was played. Many thanks to all who played and to our generous sponsor.
Results: 1, George Foley (14), 12; 2, Seamus O’Leary (7), 13.5; 3, Tom Fenlon (15), 14.5 (last nine); gross, Michael Ryan Jnr., 19; Cat. 1, Andrew Ryan (5), 14.5; Cat. 2, James O’Brien (15), 14.5 (last nine); Cat. 3, Paul Whealen (17), 16.5 (last nine).
Our lady President Mary Shannon collected €226.00 when the Split The Pot draw was made in front of a full house after the drive-in. The next draw will be in two weeks’ time.
NEW ROSS SENIORS
We’ll never trust Met Eireann again: what was supposed to be a bright, sunny day turned out a windy and chilly one, with no sign of the sun and that 13 degrees we were promised in Tinneranny last Thursday.
At least it held dry but underfoot conditions were, as the racing fraternity might say, ‘good to yielding’, a little bit sticky or tacky in our language.
However, twelve teams enjoyed the outing with some excellent scores being returned. This time around there was no trouble with drives being correctly recorded on the scorecard.
Fast learners these Senior chaps - no bother learning their ABCD alphabet which was adhered to perfectly, enabling the tally men to declare results in record time.
It was, once again, a photo-finish between two well-balanced teams tying on 101 points, before Martin McGrath (15), Billy Redmond (19), John Joe Murray (21) and Les Jastrebski (25), took the honours with a better back nine (51/43).
Second on 101 points were Jim ‘ Ross’ Ryan (17), Jamesie Wallace (21), Tony Sexton (22) and Oliver Brennan (29).
The third position was filled by Jimmy Furlong (12), Mikey Lee (19), Martin Burke (25) and Aidan Wallace (25) with 97 points.
Nearest the pin prizes went to Michael Brennan on the ninth hole and John Murphy on the eleventh.
A gentle reminder to all players that the draw each week is at 10.40 a.m. sharp, so please be on time.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery after his recent accident goes to Denis Kirwan whom we all wish to see back in action with us again very soon.
The Seniors group extend their sincere sympathy to the club Chairman, John Hartley, on the recent death of his mother, Mai.
NEW ROSS LADIES
Wednesday, February 13, 14-hole stableford sponsored by Lulu Boutique: 1, Annette Byrne (33), 29 points; 2, Liz Roberts (22), 28 – 1 penalty point = 27 points; 3, Carmel Fenlon (21), 25 points.
This week’s competition (Wednesday, February 20) is 14-hole stableford sponsored by Albert’s Hair Salon.
There are lines on the timesheet for the nine-hole competition also.
The Magic Maggies team of Teresa Foley, Margaret Murphy, Joanne Hartley and Carmel Delaney put in a steady round four in the winter league to come out on top with 278 points.
The Par to Bar team of Margaret Furlong, Elsie Redmond, Peggy Hill and Kathleen Walsh, bringing in the highest round four score of 71, jumped to second place on 277 points.
The Birdie Babes team of Anne Healy, Anne Curtis (Adm.), Bridget Murphy and Lillian O’Hanlon came in third with 273 points.
Other results: 4, Sharp Shooters, 272 points; 5, Pretty Putters, 265 points; 6, Happy Hookers, 264 points; 7, Grippers, 258 points; 8, Ball Bursters, 255 points; 9, Tee Rific, 222 points; 10, Swingers, 177 points.
BUNCLODY
February 3-9, ladies’ tweve-hole re-entry: 1, Pauline Walker (21), 19 points; 2, Maria Dwyer (19), 19 points; 3, Eileen Kelly (11), 18 points.
February 9-10, weekend singles: 1, Carl Levingstone (15), 27 points; 2, Liam O’Leary (14), 26 points; 3, Seán Earley (7), 25 points.
Race to Paddy’s day 2019, week one: 1, Eoin McMahon (18, Wexford), 33 points; 2, Frankie Morrissey (9, Enniscorthy), 28 points; gross, Patrick Murphy (4, Wexford), 25 points; 3, Carl Levingstone (15), 27 points.
February 13, Wednesday open singles:
Clinton (5, Coollattin), 35 points.
BALLYMONEY COURTOWN
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Rob Bradley and Garry Doyle beat Pádraig Grainger and Christy Dodson in the winter league fourball better ball final on Sunday morning.
A three-person team scramble (open) was also played over the weekend.
The winners were Sammy Walker, Anthony Fortune and Ed Walsh with nett 61.7, just pipping Ron Breen, Shane Fox and Greg Gilbert on 61.9.
Third place went to James Byrne, Stephen Kennedy and David Levingstone on 62.6.
The Wednesday sweep held over 14 holes on February 13 was won by Rory Farrell (14) with a great score of 35 points.
Danny Whitty (14) finished runner-up with 33 points, while Peter McAteer (22) was third on 32 points and Keith Reid (13) was fourth on 31 points.
The weekend of February 16-17 saw an any combination fourball played over 14 holes.
Robert Lumsden (22) and Vincent Lumsden (15) emerged as clear winners on 41 points.
Tom Foster (12) and Michael O’Shaughnessy (22) were second with 36 points, and Pádraic Flood (13) and Stephen Ryan (11) were third on 34 points on a countback over the last nine holes.
In the weekly nine-hole Race to St. Patrick’s Day competition, Seamus Kennelly (6) was in first place with 20 points (last six), and Jimmy McDonald (10) was second on 20 points.
After a tightly-contested winter of golf, the EBS/Colman Doyle Finance Ltd. winter league finally reached its conclusion on Saturday, February 16.
The section winners were: Section 1, Cathal O Donohoe (18) and Karl Caulfield (19); Section 2, Larry D’Arcy (10) and Denis Howell (23); Section 3, Ralph Lennon (10) and Mick Morrissey (6); Section 4, Colman Doyle (22) and Ciarán Doyle (19); Section 5, Keith Reid (13) and Alex Reid (6); Section 6, Paul Carmody (20) and Mark McGrath (22).
The winter league plate played over 14 holes was won by Martin Byrne (19) and Paul McDonald (13) with 36 points.
Pádraic Flood (13) and Stephen Ryan (11) were second on 34 points (back nine), and Eamon O’Connor (21) and Tom O’Connor (18) were third, also on 34 points
In the winter league final itself, played over the full course, the pairing of Tom Foster (12) and Michael O’Shaughnessy (22) emerged victorious with 45 points.
The father and son partnership of Keith Reid (13) and Alex Reid (6) were second, also on 45 points (43+2), with Cathal O’Donohoe (18) and Karl Caulfield (9) taking third place on 44 points (42+2).
Longest drive on the tenth was won by Niall Murray who doubled up by also winning the nearest the pin prize on the 18th.
ST. HELEN’S LADIES
Saturday, February 9, open singles stableford (non-qualifying): 1, Ann Parkinson (15), 21 points; 2, Janet Slattery (12), 18 points; 3, Jean O’Kennedy (13), 14 points.
Sunday, February 10, open singles stableford (non-qualifying): 1, Aileen Foran (25), 17 points; 2, Jean O’Kennedy (12), 15 points.
Saturday, February 16: 1, Mary O’Riordan (15), 26 points; 2, Suzanne Glynn (23), 25 points; 3, Valerie Breen (21), 24 points.
ROSSLARE LADIES
Tuesday, February 12, ten-hole stableford: 1, Mary F. Codd (21/12), 22 points; 2, Jane O’Shea (20/11), 21 points; 3, Carmel Quinlivan (19/11), 20 points; 4, Valerie Doyle (11/6), 20 points; 5, Moira Fortune (16/9), 18 points; 6, Carmel Lonergan (28/16), 18 points.
WEXFORD
Tuesday, February 12, 14-hole open singles: 1, Michael Farrell (13), 35 points; 2, Marty Robinson (26), 34 points; 3, Lar Kenny (31), 31 points; Over-70s, Brian Judd (20), 27 points.
Wednesday, February 13, 14-hole open fourball: 1, Philip Doran (18) and Denis Lehane (8), 37 points.
Friday, January 25, three-person team event, multiplier, 14 holes: 1, David Fenlon (16), Ian Nolan (12), Anthony Dowd (14), 84 points.
Saturday, January 26, 14-hole gents’ fourball v. par: 1, Tommy Hynes (13) and Kenny Walsh (12), nine up; 2, Ger Thomas (10) and Joe Walsh (13), eight up (back seven).
Sunday, January 27, 14-hole fourball: 1, Emmet Doyle (23) and Tom Foran (13), 37 points; 2, Niall Gilbane (24) and Derek Deane (18), 36 points; 3, Liam Flood (15) and Colin Edwards (7), 35 points (back seven).
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Joker draw. Maureen Considine won €50. Next week’s jackpot will be €924.