Dry break at last!
This past week has seen our course dry nicely during the cold, bright, frosty winter days. Our greens have been in good condition and our fairways pleasantly dry. Frost has seen the course opening later in the day occasionally but, on getting out there, one realises quickly it has been worth the wait. We are indeed fortunate to have such a facility in Mitchelstown.
We remain open to new members and are happy to hear from anyone interested in taking up the game, whether for the first time or after a period of absence. For any information on joining and information on our favourable rates, please contact Dolores on 025-24072 (Mon – Fri 9am to 1pm).
MEN’S CLUB NEWS
Results - 12th, 13th and 14th January - 15 Holes Open Singles: 1st David Dawson (22.2) 37pts. Cat A <9 Clem Leonard 36pts. Cat B 10-14 Cathal O’Shea 37pts. Cat C +15 Richard Campbell 32pts.
Next weekend - 19th, 20th and 21st January 15 Holes Open Singles.
Our first big event for the year, the Corbett Court sponsored Spring League, will be due to commence within the next few weeks, but a starting date has yet to be finalised. Look out for the notice on the clubhouse noticeboard!
LADIES NOTES
The Carla Walsh Spring League will begin on Friday, 2nd Feb and will be played over 6 weeks, with 3 weeks to count for the league and will be played over 15 holes. The sheet to which you need to add your name (for the league) will go up on the noticeboard in the next week or so.
Date for your diary - Mitchelstown GC is pleased to host a Golf Ireland Rules night next month on Tuesday, 26th Feb at 7pm. This is open to both ladies and gents and offers a great opportunity to tease out any rules or queries you may have regarding golf rules.
SEANÓIRÍ
Winners of Thursday's Seanoiri outing were Henni Asscheman, Richie Cahill and Richie Carey - 44.65 nett. Second were Pat Barrett, Billy Walsh and Seamus Walsh - 46.98 nett. Third were James Abbott, Tom Dwane, Ml Fogarty and Jim Griffin - 47.92 nett.
On the table for next week are Sean Buckley, Tom Roe and Tim Doody. The Seanoiri group are open for membership from all those club members who are 60 or over on January 1st, 2024. Come along and enjoy our social golf on Thursdays.
JUNIOR GOLF
We have arranged for group golf lessons at the
Fermoy driving range with golf pro Mark Collins. These are the dates and times for the juniors (including any newcomers you may know who might be interested in taking up golf) - lessons commence on Saturday, 27th Jan and continue for four consecutive Saturdays from 4-5pm.
Cost-wise, we are looking at €5 each for a bucket of balls and €5 each for the lessons.
45 CARDS
Although several hams and chickens have now been won by a variety of “card sharks”, there remains an appetite for continued competition and we anticipate continuing card games in the clubhouse whenever six like-minded people are present, and ready/willing to cast, shuffle, deal and engage. Each encounter promises to deliver debate, analysis, advice and challenge. Call in to join in – please text Clem on 086-8912769 to be included in the “Six for Cards” WhatsApp group and be kept in the loop.
GOLF SOCIETY BOOKINGS
The club is currently formalising the events calendar for next year. We have already taken several golf society bookings for 2024. To avoid disappointment for next year we are advising that golf society secretaries contact Dolores on 025-24072 during office hours or by email at info@mitchelstown-golf. com to reserve your preferred date and time. If Mitchelstown’s superb golf course is on your list of “must play” courses for 2024, we look forward to hearing from you ASAP.