ON the FAIRWAYS
ENNISCORTHY (CONTINUED)
The winner was Paudie Kehoe representing Cloughbawn United who collected the contents of the pot which was €102. Congratulations to all the winners, thank you to all competitors, and we hope to see you all again next year.
We are running the second instalment of the pairs competition again in conjunction with the US Open. Players in the Wednesday midweeks can take part on both June 7 and 14.
You can enter twice if you wish. The E.G.C. players will be sorted into descending order until it matches the number of players who make the cut in Erin Hills. Pro shop vouchers will be the prizes, with a €2 entry fee.
The gents’ open Seniors is on June 8 at 8 a.m. sponsored by Jim Hogan.
The Wexford ladies’ Gaelic football classic is on Friday, June 9, starting at 9 a.m.
The open Sunday evening open mixed will be at 6 p.m. on June 11 with a shotgun start.
For the full report please look at the club website in the news section.
TAGHMON SOCIETY
The society played Faithlegg Golf Club on May 20, and 39 players turned up for an earlier than usual start at 8 a.m. on a showery morning.
Some players started before that due to a local Communion; they were keen indeed. The course was in great condition and the greens were superb.
The honours went to a new man in the ranks this year, young Peter Marshall who just pipped another new member on a countback.
Results: 1, Peter Marshall (15), 38; 2, Jimmy O’Leary (19), 38; 3, Eamon Roche (28), 37; Cat. 1, Pat Murphy (10), 33; Cat. 2, Jim O’Keeffe (17), 37; Cat. 3, Kieran Purcell (24), 35; front nine, Anthony Wadding, 25; back nine, John Walsh, 20; nearest the pin: sixth, Noel Kendrick, 17’7”; 16th, Denis Banville, 11’6”.
There were five winners of the twos club, namely Noel Kendrick, Tom McGrath (T, a 40-footer), Pat Murphy, Eamon Roche and Anthony Wadding, winning €18 each.
As you all know, one name comes up very regularly in the twos club, I think he is working towards topping up his pension fund. Anthony regularly goes home with more money than he arrives with.
But, just to show the determination of the man to get in the twos club, here is what happened to him last week: he lands on the green of the first three par threes but misses all the putts for a birdie. Not to be outdone, he misses the green on the 16th yet manages to chip in. What a man! Walter Roche was the winner of our lottery bonus ball. Welcome to Ian Daniels, our newest member. There is an error on your outing cards. The date and time for Rathsallagh should be Saturday, September 23, at 9 to 10.30 a.m. I was fed the wrong information. The culprit may apologise in due course but I won’t hold my breath!
The four best golfers in the society were seconded to represent Taghmon Golf Society in Blainroe recently at a Kilmacud Crokes Golf Society outing and came home with a creditable fourth place after having three birdies after six holes, then falling away for a couple of holes, and then finishing strongly to come in with 71 strokes.
Furlong was brought along for the big drives (he has nothing else). Tony Kelly as usual couldn’t make up his mind which side to play for but was forced to play for Taghmon after we let him be Captain for the day, and then he came in with several brilliant shots to the green from the fairways.
The pieman became the starman with some excellent putting when the other three had all missed theirs. As for Captain Loughy, well, he just kept the scorecard filled in!
The next outing is in Wexford on June 10 at 12.40 p.m. to 2 p.m. As usual, let a committee member know whether you are playing or not. Bring along a friend as a visitor.
ROSSLARE LADIES
Our hard-working Secretary of the ladies’ committee, Mary Frances Codd, was working equally as hard on the course last Tuesday as she does behind the scenes.
Similarly, she deserves as much praise off the course as she does for winning on Tuesday. It was the P.G.A. Tankard competition sponsored by our P.R.O., Jamie O’Sullivan, and we would like to wish them well when they head off for the day to play in their team event.
On Friday, May 26, the ‘Friday mornings’ had their annual end-of-season summer lunch. It was well attended by our lady Captain Doreen McGovern, lady President Fionnuala Kielthy, originator Girlie Martin, plus a host of lady golfers.
Ann Connolly was the winner on the final day with 29 points over twelve holes. We would like to say a big thank you to Sheila Doyle and her helper, Elizabeth Callaghan, who work tirelessly every Friday from September to May to encourage beginners in all aspects of golf.
It is that time of year when you are wondering what to do with your children and teenagers for the summer...our professional, Jamie O’Sullivan, will be running summer camps starting on July 4 for all from seven years up.
It was very popular and successful last year. They will run weekly for the duration of the summer for three evenings (Tuesday-Thursday) from 4-7 p.m. except open week, at the beginning of August. Please e-mail proshop@rosslaregolf.com or phone us to reserve a place (05391-32032).
Tuesday, June 13, is a ladies’ foursomes competition (Countess of Granard N.C.B.I.) sponsored by Wallace’s SuperValu.
Tuesday, May 30, singles stableford (C.S.S. 34 points), P.G.A. Tankard sponsored by Jamie O’Sullivan: 1, Mary Frances Codd (21), 38 points (back nine); 2, Joan Walsh (23), 38 points; gross, Susan Evans (13), 23 points; 3, Brigid Doyle (14), 36 points; 4, Margie O’Connor (19), 34 points; Seniors, Carol O’Brien (16), 33 points; 5, Siobhán Redmond (16), 34 points.
Burrow course, nine-hole competition: 1, Mary Fowler (33/17), 19 points.
Wednesday, May 31, open singles stableford (C.S.S. 32 points): 1, Liz Murphy (22), 32 points.
ROSSLARE
Paul Conroy (5) was the winner of the singles competition on Sunday in Rosslare.
Paul had a poor start and was four over par after five holes, but from then on his scoring was flawless, playing the remaining 13 holes in three under par.
His birdies came at the seventh, twelfth and 15th, and his halves of 18 points and 22 points proved good enough for a clearcut victory.
In second position on 38 points was Liam Riordan (19). He had a great back nine of 23 points which included six pars. Third, also on 38 points, was Murt Joyce (7).
Gary Collins (+3) recorded birdies at the fourth, sixth, tenth and 17th and a great birdie three at the twelfth to win the gross on five under par. Thomas Walsh (23) won the veterans with 38 points which included a birdie two at the tenth.
Open singles: 1, Ian Lynch (scr.), 39 points; 2, Pat Rossiter (8), 39 points; 3, Niall Griffin (16), 38 points.
Ian Lynch played a great round with birdies at the second, third, fourth, twelfth, 13th, 14th and 18th in halves of 19 and 20 points for a three under par round of 69: great scoring.
The Fred Daly team had their fourth straight win to reach the Leinster quarter-finals. They beat Mountrath, winning all three matches at home.
John Brady, Brendan Rossiter and Nathan O’Brien all won. The away players performed very well with Martin Roche three down playing the 15th and Niall Griffin one down after 13.
Fixtures: Saturday, team of four (minimum one lady/ one gent); Sunday, gents’ singles; open ladies’ and gents’ singles every Wednesday.
WEXFORD LADIES
Wexford ladies had a one hundred per cent success rate on the inter-club scene in the past week.
Both Junior and Senior foursomes and the Boyne trophy team recorded wins early in the week. The Challenge and Minor Cup teams then had victories over Mount Wolesley and Carlow respectively on Friday and Saturday.
Only 22 eager ladies played on a very wet Thursday which resulted in a sweepstake being held.
Results: 1, Martina Dempsey (21), 36 points; 2, Leonie Furlong (13), 34 points; 3, Osnat Manning (23), 33 points; nearest the pin, Maggie Hearne, 19”. At least now we know the identity of four eager golfers! Next Thursday we have our late Captain Tony O’Neill’s prize to the ladies, and hopefully we will have a full timesheet and good weather to honour Tony’s memory as a gesture of thanks to all his dedication shown to our club.
WEXFORD
A reminder to all parents and Junior Academy members that the next coaching session takes place on Saturday, June 10. The girls’ session is at 11.30 a.m., with the boys’ session starting at 1.30 p.m.
Last Tuesday’s Seniors competition was a 14-hole stableford. The winner (again) was Aiden Cogley with 35 points. In second place and right back to form was George Roche on 32 points, followed closely on 31 points by Lar Kenny.
Wednesday’s 14-hole fourball was won by P.C. Browne and Davy Byrne with 38 points. In second place were Laurence Carley and Andrew O’Brien on 36 points (back seven). Third place went to Allen O’Donnell and Colm Cosgrave with 36 points.
Our course was in magnificent condition for the Captain’s prize which took place on Saturday and Sunday. The top qualifier was the wee man himself, Tom Connon, with a fantastic nett score of 61.
Laurence Carley and John O’Neill were next best qualifiers on 69 nett. In all 32 qualified and full results of the Captain’s prize will be in next week’s notes.
Unfortunately, Chairman Tom narrowly missed the cut having driven into a bunker on the last hole and causing a sand storm in the area.
The Joker draw now stands at over €2,500. A €2 sub will get you in to the draw which takes place in the clubhouse every Sunday at 8 p.m.
Full details of all club activities and results are on our website at www.wexfordgolfclub.ie.
ST. HELEN’S LADIES
Wednesday, May 31, open singles stableford (standard scratch: 75): 1, Jo Devitt (23), 24 points; 2, Frances Reid (20), 23 points; 3, Rhona Keogh (33), 18 points.
Friday, June 2, nine-hole open singles stableford (gross scores): 1, Mary O’Riordan (15), 18 points; 2, Peigí O Rúairc (18), 16 points; 3, Geraldine Smith (12), 16 points.
Sunday, June 4, open singles stableford (standard scratch: 72): 1, Ann Byrne (25), 35 points; 2, Mary Ryan (20), 33 points; 3, Eileen Walshe (31), 32 points.
ST. HELEN’S
Some of our members are coming into great form down in St. Helen’s Bay lately. On Sunday, May 28, Stephen Kearns (11) and Seamus Kelly (5) had a ding-dong battle for top spot in the open singles.
Seamus had three bogeys, two birdies, one eagle and one double bogey in his round of one over par 73. Stephen recorded three bogeys, three birdies and two double bogeys in his round of four over 76. Stephen came out on top in the stableford competition, 43 points to 40.
The Friday nine-hole summer league saw Pat O’Connor (4) return a two under 34, spoiled by two bogeys.
Today (Tuesday, June 6), our annual festival of food and golf begins. Kellys Resort Hotel is our first port of call. On Wednesday we visit The Lobster Pot and we finish our golf and food at home in St. Helen’s Bay.
Wednesday, May 31, open singles (C.S.S. 74, 34 points): 1, Joe Kelly (10), 39 points; 2, Gerry Byrne (14), 38 points; 3, John Walsh (20), 37 points.
Friday, June 2, open nine-hole summer league round four: 1, Maurice Cooper (9), 20 points; 2 (tie), Charlie Nelson (11), 19 points; 2 (tie), Gay Redmond (9), 19 points.