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ST. HELEN’S LADIES
August 23, singles stableford, S.S. 74: 1, Siobhán Noonan (33), 34 points; 2, Helena O’Connor (21), 32 points; 3, Patricia Hudson, 29 points.
Well done ladies on returning great scores and especially to our winner, Siobhán, with 34 points.
August 24, monthly medal, S.S. 75: 1, Helena O’Connor (21), 72 nett; 2, Aine O’Connell (12), 75 nett; 3, Nora Kavanagh (17), 76 nett.
Well done ladies on returning great scores in very testing conditions. Well done to our winner, Helena, who continues to play well and came in with a fabulous score of 72 nett.
WEXFORD LADIES
Sunday, August 17, 18 holes stableford lady President’s prize (Collette Furlong): 1, Maisie Purcell (17), 37 points (back nine); 2, Elaine Kinsella (28), 37 points (back nine); gross, Helen Lacey (6), 28; 3, Helen Kinsella (19), 37 points; 4, Denise Dunne (26), 36 points (back nine); 5, Trina Walsh (19), 36 points; Cat. A, Margaret Hearne (14), 34 points; Cat. B, Mary Roche (19), 34 points; Cat. C, Mary Lambert (29), 33 points; Senior, Carmel Murphy (9), 31 points (back nine); front nine, Mary Maguire (26), 19 points (back six); back nine, Patricia Hanton (20), 19 points; most accurate drive, Marie Brady, 20 cms.; nearest the pin, Carmel Murphy, 1.3m.
The lady President’s prize was very well supported which was a great tribute to our office holder Collette Furlong in what was the last major competition of the season. The weather was good with the wind picking up a little in the afternoon.
There was a great turn-out with 88 ladies competing for the elegant prizes which were beautiful handbags, scarfs, jewellery and stunning vases. It was a closely-contested competition with Maisie, Elaine and Helen all bringing in scores of 37 points and Maisie winning on the back nine. Well done ladies.
Later that evening Collette was joined by family and friends for a lovely meal prepared by Phelim Byrne Catering, following which she presented her beautiful prizes to the ladies. Collette thanked everyone for all the lovely cards and gifts she received. Collette also thanked everyone who helped in any way towards making her day a memorable one, after which she announced the incoming lady President, Mary O’Leary, and wished her well for the coming year.
Thursday, August 21, 18-hole strokes (medal) sponsored by Peter Mark Hairdressing Salon: 1, Carmel Murphy (9), 69 (back nine); 2, Elaine Kinsella (27), 69 (back nine); gross, Ruth Kennedy (6), 79; 3, Margaret Hearne (14), 69; Senior, Pat Flanagan (31), 72; nearest the pin, Maureen Rossiter, 2m. A total of 71 ladies played. A special word of thanks to Peter Mark Hairdressing Salon for their fabulous prizes. Their continued support is greatly appreciated.
Congratulations to the ladies of the Boyne Trophy team who beat the K Club in the semi-final in Edenderry on Monday last. The first match went down to the wire with the Wexford ladies taking their opponents to the 20th hole to secure a win. The second match was a comfortable win on the 14th with tremendous golf played by both players.
The last match out went down to a nail-biting finish on the 17th hole, with the Wexford ladies holding their nerve under incredible pressure and sinking a steady putt to have them secure the match. Well done ladies on all your hard work and dedication, it gives a tremendous lift to everyone in the golf club.
Team: Carmel Murphy and Theresa Kehoe, Margaret Atkinson and Helen Kinsella, Yvonne MacSweeney (lady Vice-Captain) and Therese Glasheen, Margaret Hearne and Anna Sullivan (lady Captain), Maisie Purcell and Martina Dempsey. Substitutes were Mary Rice and Mary Robinson.
All roads now lead to Edenderry on September 1 when the ladies take on Edenderry in the final. The very best of luck ladies, we are so proud of you all. Calling all supporters: get out the purple and gold flags and the club jumpers and come along and support our brilliant girls and help cheer them on to victory.
Thursday next, August 28, is an 18 holes stableford competition sponsored by The Silver Fox. The presentation of prizes for this competition and Thursday, August 7 (Flanagan’s Supermarket Castlebridge) will be on at 9.30 p.m.
ROSSLARE LADIES
Saturday, August 16, open fourball, 18 holes: 1, Valerie Doyle (12) and Kathleen Cullimore (15), 41 points (back nine); 2, Ann Gaynor (21) and Maura Foran (23), 41 points; 3, Mary Halpenny (15) and Teresa Conway (20), 40 points.
Tuesday, August 19, singles stableford, 18 holes: 1, Liz Murphy (21), 38 points (back nine); 2, Pauline Cafferkey (24), 38 points (back nine); gross, Angela Murphy (10), 27 points; 3, Anne Cullimore (26), 38 points; 4, Paula Stafford (16), 37 points; Senior, Pauline Breen (26), 36 points; 5, Carmel Lonergan (27), 37 points.
Wednesday, August 20, open singles stableford: 1, Gráinne Dunphy (21), 38 points; 2, Mairéad Browne (7), 37 points (back nine); 3, Teresa Conway (20), 37 points.
After a very busy summer we end the season with the President’s prize to the ladies (Dan Cash) which takes place on Tuesday, August 26. The presentation of prizes will take place at 9.30 p.m.
The Mid-Leinster District finals will be held in Rossare this Saturday, August 30. We take this opportunity to wish everyone involved the very best of luck. There will be a ladies’ singles competiton on the Burrow course on Saturday, August 30.
Please note the short game acadamy will continue every Thursday from 6-7 p.m. from August 28 until September 25. All standards are very welcome. Contact the Pro Shop for bookings.
WEXFORD
Tuesday, August 19, Junior boys’ competition: 1, Conor Clarke, 40 points; 2, Andrew Harrington, 40 points; 3, Robert Borhan, 38 points. C.S.S., 68; par, 71.
Wednesday, August 20, open ladies’ and gents’ singles sponsored by Wexford Golf Club: 1, Aidan Quilligan, 41 points; 2, Pat Ennis, 40 points; 3, Denis Brennan, 39 points; 4, Michael Leniston, 40 points; gross, Chris Hayes, 32 points.
Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24, club singles sponsored by The Yard Restaurant: 1, Seán Healy Jnr. (15), 39 points; 2, Michael Cullen (16), 37 points (back nine); 3, Leo Connolly (1), 37 points; gross, Cian Martin, 29 points; 4, Alan Keeling (12), 36 points; vets., Larry Byrne (10), 36 points. C.S.S.: Saturday 75, Sunday 74.
The main competition of the week was the club singles sponsored by The Yard Restaurant, Wexford. Congratulations to Seán Healy Jnr. (15) on posting a magnificent score of 39 points from a field of 228. The best conditions were found on Saturday with near-perfect playing conditions.
Those lucky to be out early on Sunday morning escaped the worst of the rain. Next weekend's competition is the Killeen's Service Station singles, sponsored by Sarah and Tony Butler. The timesheet for this competition has opened. This week we have an open ladies’ and gents’ fourball competition on Wednesday, August 27, and the O'Leary Volkswagen ladies’ and gents’ open singles on Friday, August 29.
Wexford Golf Club has been proudly selected to hold this year's County Wexford qualifier for the 2014 Volkswagen Masters to be held on Friday, August 29. This is an open competition with the leading lady and gent to go forward to the national final in Powerscourt Golf Club on Thursday, September 11. The national final promises to be a great day for all involved. Participants will receive breakfast on arrival, followed by a golf clinic before the main event. A barbequeQ and prizegiving will conclude the day.
We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their continued support and would encourage our members to support the sponsors as much as possible and in doing so help to protect and support local jobs.
A 2014 Ryder Cup Sweepstake €2 and €5 draw is now available in the Pro Shop.
Congratulations to Jane Duignan for winning the weekly €100 in the Find the Joker draw. The jackpot now stands at €3,904. The Joker draw is open to members and visitors and takes place every Sunday at 8 p.m. in the clubhouse.
The competitions committee have decided to close off all competitions on the timesheet at 12 midnight on the eve of the competition. Any member wishing to get their name on the timesheet will need to contact the Pro Shop and they will accommodate you where possible.
Monday madness continues with a special ‘ golf and meal’ deal on selected Mondays, details of which can be found on the club website at www.wexfordgolfclub.ie.
ST. HELEN’S
Wednesday, August 20, open Seniors (Over-50) singles stableford, white tees, C.S.S.: 72 - 50-64: 1, John Holt (4), 42 points; 2, Tommy Duggan (17), 36 (countback); 65+: 1, James McMahon (23), 37; 2, Tom Griffin (19), 36 (countback); nearest the pin: 17th, Mick Concannon, two ft., four ins.; ladies: 1, Sandra Denner (32), 44; 2, Annette Barron (27), 36 (countback).
A total of 73 players enjoyed this open Seniors event. The winning scores returned by John and Sandra were exceptional given the chilly conditions and speedy greens. Thanks to Carmel and Alan Howard for their sponsorship and for the ‘Masters’ related prizes which will be enjoyed by the winners.
Saturday, August 23, open singles stableford, white tees, C.S.S.: 72: 1, Robert Becker Snr. (20), 38 points; 2, Joe Byrne (18), 37; 3, Tom Griffin (19), 36. Sponsored by men's committee, 34 took part.
Sunday, August 24, monthly medal, singles stableford, blue tees, C.S.S.: 75: 1, Kevin Masterson (7), 71 strokes nett; Class 1, Patrick O'Connor (5), 72; Class 2, John Butler (12), 77; Class 3, Nicholas Hayes (20), 77.
The 47 players who competed in the August medal competition were faced by very testing weather conditions. This is demonstrated by the C.S.S. of 75. Well done Kevin on returning a below par winning nett score and pipping Patrick by one shot. Congratulations also to the Class prize winners Patrick, John and Nicholas.
Fixtures: Wednesday, August 27, open singles stableford (men and ladies); Friday, August 29, evening nine-hole (nine and dine) competition, 5 p.m.; Saturday, August 20, open singles stableford (men and ladies); Sunday, August 31, open fourball (any combination).
ROSSLARE
On Sunday last the President, Dan Cash, presented his prize to the members of Rosslare. One hundred and eighty took part and a fantastic score of 66 won the day.
In spite of a strong north-westerly wind and taking a seven at the first, the winner, Conor Shaw (19), recovered to bring in a great score.
He had three shots to spare over Ted Tierney (8) with Ken Maher (12) on the same score.
Gross, Mark Mullen (+1), 72; vet., Eamonn Mullen (17), 71; 4, Liam Brett (15), 70; 5, Willie Cuddihy (11), 70; 6, Colm Menton (17), 71; front nine, John Burke (10), 34; back nine, Martin Flynn (8), 32.
The President presented his prize at an enjoyable function in the clubhouse.
Saturday, August 16, fourball: 1, Jim Cullimore (6) and John McDonald (18), 43 points; 2, Joe Kinsella (17) and Derek Kinsella (19), 43 points; 3, Ray O'Donovan (18) and Kevin Driver (18), 43 points.
Wednesday, August 20, open singles: 1, Vincent McArdle (22, Carrickmines), 42 points; 2, Ray O'Donovan (19), 40 points; gross, Gary Collins (+2), 39 points; vet., Robin Gardner (20), 38 points; 3, Johnny Kelly (5), 39 points; 4, Ronan Lewis (3), 39 points; visitor, Dylan Burke (9, Killeens), 39 points.
Well done to John Brady, Jack McGarry and Brendan Rossiter who played in the boys’ Under-15 in Castlewarden. John and Brendan also were part of the Leinster team at the same venue.
The club welcomes the I.L.G.U. on Saturday next when the finals of the Private Homecare inter-club ladies’ championships take place. Tweleve teams compete.
There is an open ladies’ and gents’ singles every Wednesday. Visitors €25.