ONtheFAIRWAYS
NEW ROSS LADIES
Wednesday, July 8, sponsored by Des Moloney: 1, Bridget Murphy (25), 39 points; 2, Dympna Molloy (22), 35 points (last nine); 3, Joanne Hartley (25), 35 points; front nine, Peggy Hill (30), 21 points; back nine, Eleanor Roche (22), 18 points.
Wednesday, July 15, is an 18-hole stableford, sponsored by Blossoms Boutique.
NEW ROSS SENIORS
After months of lockdown, we have a new dawn breaking on Thursday, July 23. On that day, the seniors have got the go-ahead from the club Captain, Seán Furlong, albeit with a completely new set-up and abiding to a strict set of rules.
Social distancing must be strictly maintained both on and off the course. All 13 teams will play at ten-minute intervals and with no slow play.
The golfing format is as it was before, a champagne scramble, with no limit on drives, play your own ball on par threes, and two team scores counting for holes 1-18 with full club handicaps applying.
With the new markers now in operation, we play off the green or the forward ones. Due to Covid-19 guidelines, there will be no nearest the pin prizes on the par threes. This is to avoid handling the measuring flag-pole; safety first is our motto.
All players only report into the car park ten minutes before their tee-off time. The entry fee of €6 or €24 per team is to be collected by the team captain, placed in an envelope with all four names, and deposited in the box marked ‘Seniors’.
Teams and tee-times for Thursday, July 23, are as follows -
10 a.m., Denis Kirwan, Willie Whitty, Martin Burke, Dick Cahill;
10.10 a.m., Jim ‘Ross’ Ryan, Jamesie Wallace, Frank Boyle, Jamesie Murphy;
10.20 a.m., Tony Harford, Richie Aylward, Willie Wallace, Michael Wade;
10.30 a.m., Michael Gannon, Johnny Browne, Larry Shannon, Michael Long;
10.40 a.m., Patsy Farrell, Kenny Irwin, Tony Sexton, Les Jastrebski;
10.50 a.m., Eddie Keher, John Kennedy, Seán O hUginn, John Joe Murray;
11.00 a.m., Jimmy Furlong, Aidan O’Connor, Paddy Mahony, Colin Casey;
11.10 a.m., Tom Foley, Hughie O’Connor, John F. Roche, Tom Kent;
11.20 a.m., Andy Ronan, Dan Quigley, Jim Kehoe, Jim ‘Dublin’ Ryan;
11.30 a.m., Mikey Lee, Steve Travis, Kevin Treacy, Luke Power;
11.40 a.m., Michael Kavanagh, Pat Traynor, Brian Dolan, Ollie Brennan;
11.50 a.m., Tommy Ryan, Billy Redmond, Willie Naddy, Donie Cody;
12 noon, Pat Doyle, Tony Wallace, John Coleman, Michael Brennan.
Any of the above players unavailable to play, please contact Jamesie Murphy (085-1846172 or 051-421151) before this coming Friday evening, as there are a number of substitutes on stand-by to fill in.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery go to our colleagues, Willie Kelly and Pat Kehoe, both of whom have been hospitalised recently.
WEXFORD LADIES
Between the hairdresser and the Handicap Secretary, there was plenty of style and ‘cuts’ for the ladies’ section, with more great golf and high scores recorded during the week.
The week began with our Senior 14-hole single stableford on Monday, July 6.
Results (45 played): 1, Delia Brosnan (36), 32 points; 2, Maisie Purcell (17), 31 points (back seven); 3, Pauline O’Neill (35), 31 points (-1 effective); 4, Una Seaver (20), 30 points; 5, Mary Rice (31), 29 points; 6, Catherine Carmody (25), 28 points (back seven).
Tuesday mixed fourball (over twelve holes), July 7: Philip Rochford (9/7) and Deirdre Colfer (18/14), 34 points (back six); 2, Brian ‘Sam’ Dempsey (15/12) and Breda Murphy (40/31), 34 points (back six); 3, Joe Cashe (7/5) and Mary Cashe (20/16), 34 points.
It was a very close competition again, with great scores recorded. Well done to all the prize-winners during the week.
Things just kept getting better and better for some of our lady Colfers… I mean golfers, as the Handicap Secretary had quite a bit of work to do this week!
Thursday, July 9, 18 holes stableford (CSS 72, 36 points; 69 played 18 holes, nine played nine holes): 1, Rachel O’Connor (8), 41 points; 2, Deirdre Colfer (18), 40 points; gross, Ruth Kennedy (4), 26 points; 3, Elaine Bolger (40), 38 points; Senior, Catherine Carmody (25), 34 points; nine-hole, Veronica White (33/15), 19 points.
There was great scoring again. Well done, ladies! Congratulations to Maggie Hearne for her eagle on the first.
Next Thursday’s competition will be an 18-hole single stableford, sponsored by Wexford Credit Union.
There are still a few morning slots on the timesheet for the ladies’ and gents’ Pro Shop Classic on Friday, July 17 (waiting list in operation).
There is now a waiting list system for ladies’ competitions set up on the BRS timesheets.
When you log on and if you can’t book a time which suits you to play, you can choose your waiting list time by simply entering your preferred start and end time.
The waiting list is now set up for the 18-hole competition, nine-hole competition, and the mixed on a Tuesday evening. Continue to play and stay safe!
ENNISCORTHY LADIES
We had our 18-hole stableford competition, sponsored by our lady Captain, Meta Cummins, on Tuesday, June 30.
A total of 93 ladies took to the fairways, and standard scratch was 37 points.
Results: 1, Jacinta Kelly (39), 43 points; 2, Pauline Rogan (22), 40 points; 3, Christine Ceaser (28), 38 points (last three); 4, Patricia Cullen (28), 38 points; nine-hole qualifier: 1, Bernie Delaney, 20 points; 2, Maureen O’Dwyer, 19 points.
Our competition on July 7 was sponsored by Mary Breen. A total of 35 ladies took part, and standard scratch was 35 points.
Results: 1, Sue Neville (38), 39 points; 2, Jacinta Kelly (35), 37 points (back nine); nine-hole qualifier: 1, Marie Duggan, 18 points.
Congratulations to all winners.
BUNCLODY
Men’s open singles, July 1: 1, Mike Egan (Ballinrobe, 37), 43 points; 2, James Kavanagh (Faithlegg, 5), 42 points; gross, Alan Harrington (3), 32 points (back nine); 3, Páraic Keogh (Royal Tara, 12), 41 points.
Men’s singles stableford, July 4 and 5: 1, John Ger Murphy (20), 43 points (back nine); 2, Ger Moore (16), 43 points; gross, Paul Murphy (7), 31 points; 3, Rory Murphy (14), 39 points (back six); 4, Michael O’Brien (E, 12), 39 points.
GUI gold medal qualifier, July 4 and 5: Division 1, Paul Murphy (7), 38 points; Division 2, Ger Moore (16), 43 points; Division 3, John Ger Murphy (20), 43 points.
DONOHOE’S SOCIETY
Donohoe’s Golf Society was back at Rathaspeck Manor on Sunday morning, with club Captain Martin Collins coming out on top with a great round of 39 points.
Second was Cha O’Brien with 38 points, and third was Trevor Murphy with 35 points. Cha made it a good day all round, winning the birdie money also with two birdies.
Next Sunday we play The Burrow. Please be there by 9.15 a.m. at the latest.
BALLYMONEY
Despite rainy conditions all day, there was a big turnout for the nine-hole medal competition on Wednesday.
Results: gold, Liam Donnelly (12), 43 strokes, nett 31; silver, Richard Doyle (9), 41; bronze, Richard McDonald (3), 35.
The weekend saw a big turn-out as well for the first 18-hole medal of the year (strokeplay from back tees).
The course was in perfect condition, and there was very little wind until Sunday afternoon. Some great scores were returned, none better than the ever-consistent Tom Doolan (11)whose 77 won him the gold medal.
New member Daniel Whitty (13) won silver with a fine 80, holding off John Reville (22) on countback on 89 strokes. The front nine went to John Farrell and the back nine went to Tommy Dunne.
The draw for the matchplay was made. The first name drawn should contact their opponent to arrange a mutually acceptable date for the match.
Ladies’ medal: 1, Siobhán Ryan (33), 110; 2, Sandra Quinn (36), 115; 3, Emer Kohlmann (10), 79.
COURTOWN
The second in the Gorey Guardian summer series gents’ open singles was held on Wednesday. Winner was Michael Morrissey (24) with 41 points (last nine).
Runner-up was Alan McDonald (2), also on 41 points (last three). In third place was Christopher While (16), also with 41 points, while fourth was Tony Finn (25) on 40 points (countback). A total of 118 played, and the CSS was 35 points.
Saturday and Sunday was the qualifying round for the mens Captain’s prize (Keith Reid). The leading five gross and 85 nett scores qualify for the final 18 holes of the competition, to be played on Saturday next, July 18, with the best nett score over the 36 holes being declared the winner.
There were a number of notable scores in the qualifying rounds, with six rounds in the 60s.
Don’t forget that the Gorey Guardian men’s open singles summer series continues each Wednesday duly July and August, with the final taking place on Wednesday, August 26.
Great prizes are on offer, and the entry fee is €5 for members and €25 for visitors.
Don’t forget also that our club Mossel Bay Restaurant is back open for business. The club’s telephone lines are still experiencing some difficulties, so you can contact them to make a booking via email on mosselbaycatering@ gmail.com.
COOLLATTIN
Men’s open singles, Wednesday, July 1 (CSS 71): 1, Anthony Cousins (21), 46 points (countback); 2, Paul O’Keeffe (21), 46 points; gross, Pádraig Doyle (6), 34 points; 3, Seán O’Brien (6), 40 points (countback).
Men’s open singles, Saturday and Sunday, July 4 and 5 (CSS 73 both days): 1, John Thompson (13), 41 points; 2, Paul O’keeffe (18), 41 points (countback); gross, Pádraig Doyle (5), 32 points; 3, Bobby Hughes (15), 39 points (visitor); 4, Dale McNamara (20), 38 points.
Wednesday, July 8, men’s open singles (CSS 73): 1, Daniel Redmond (12), 39 points; 2, Shane Bobbett (12), 37 points; gross, Daniel Curry (4), 31 points; 3, Paul O’Keeffe (14), 37 points (countback).