The Avondhu

Bracing the chilly winds

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The year has started with cold and dry weather allowing golfers to sport the winter wear that lurks in the back of the wardrobe and brace the chilly winds.

At last, excess water has disappeare­d and as usual, the grass on the other side is looking greener. For now, the front 9 holes are in play and are in great condition. Grass is growing and was mowed beautifull­y this week. Tee-boxes are manicured and the greens are in good order.

Thank you to the course team. Your work is noted and appreciate­d.

REMEMBER THE 3 RS!

Replace the divots, Repair the pitch marks and Rake the bunkers (when in play!).

The work of course staff must be respected. Our fellow golfers deserve to find all holes in good order. It only takes a few seconds to replace and repair!

LADIES RESULTS

9-hole weekly competitio­ns with entry and re-entry are well supported, and very good scoring recorded.

Monday 2nd to Sunday, 7th January aggregate scores: 1st Mary Kenrick (10) 19pts, 2nd Rosemary O'Donnell (11) 15pts, 3rd Breda Keating (9) 15pts.

Monday 8th to Sunday ,14th January aggregate scores and the results decided on countback: 1st Breeda Wall (16) 20pts, 2nd Anne Walsh (19) 20pts, 3rd Yvonne Morrison (11) 20pts, 4th Julie Connolly (7) 19pts

Congratula­tions ladies.

LADIES WINTER LEAGUE

Winter League continues and the 4th round commences on Monday 15th with final date for playing Sunday, 28th January. There is strong competitio­n among the teams and opportunit­ies for the present placings to be disrupted. So, hopefully we can overcome the predicted cold spell and get out for a strong golf finale to January 2024. Then we look forward to the Spring League!

MENS RESULTS

From January 11th to 14th we held an 9-hole open singles s/ford and the results were as follows: Category 1: 1st Eoin Ahearne (2) 17pts. Category 2: 1st Eoin Carey (7) 21pts. Category 3: 1st Noel Finn (18) 24pts (CB). Category 4: 1st Gerry Rogers (27) 20pts.

On 26th December we held 12-hole open singles and the result was as follows: winner Willie Morrissey (14 hc) 32pts. 9-hole open singles 29th - winner - Richie Fitzgerald (11hc) 21pts.

On 6th January we held 9-hole open singles and the result was as follows: winner: 1st Thomas Kinane 24pts.

FIND THE GOLF BALL

The result the of Find the Golf ball draw held on Saturday, 13th January. The envelope drawn was for Con O’Brien and his number was 28, not a winner. Con takes home €20. Next draw takes place on Saturday next, 20th January. The jackpot will be €860.

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