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ROSSLARE
Although the Monday was washed out, there was a great turn-out for the Friday and Saturday of Easter in Rosslare.
The main event, the singles on Sunday, was won by Jason Walsh (8). Jason birdied the sixth in halves of 21and 17 points.
He won by one point from Emmet McMerry (21), with Ger Doyle (13) third on 36 points. Fourth on 35 points was Richard Duggan (3).
Ian Lynch (0) had three birdies in a round of 75 to win the gross, and Stan Jackson (13) won the vets. with 34 points.
Friday, March 30, foursomes: 1, Patrick (10) and John Hanrick (15), 44 points; 2, Geoff Coman (10) and John Forde (17), 43 points.
Saturday, March 31, fourball: 1, Dermot Walsh and Michael Kearns, 41 points; 2, Niall McDonald (14) and Fergal Scholard (12), 39 points; 3, Derek (6) and Joe Kinsella (17), 38 points; 4, Declan (6) and Dermot Lee (12), 38 points; 5, Derek Evans (10) and Boyd Scott (15), 38 points.
The first Wednesday open of the year was won by the Captain, Jim Cullimore (7), with 37 points, beating Colm Maher (Palmerstown, 19) on the breakdown.
Third on 36 was Ardle Culleton (Donabate, 18), with Paul White fourth on 35 points.
Mark Fitzpatrick made a great start to the golfing year by scoring an ace on the Saturday and winning the singles on Sunday.
Members are reminded to put their names down in the Pro Shop for the Pettit and Walsh Cups. Entries close on April 17.
ROSSLARE LADIES
The Minor Cup team played Waterford Castle in New Ross on Saturday. Following a showery start, the weather improved for the afternoon with welcome bursts of sunshine.
However, the course was very wet, and lifting and placing were in operation, including the sand bunkers being out of play.
Despite a very promising start and a great contest, Rosslare lost to Waterford Castle. Thank you to the team members, their caddies, supporters and especially the team managers, Catherine Howard and Liz Murphy.
Thank you also to our club professional, Jamie O’Sullivan, for his coaching. A delicious meal was enjoyed after the match and all got home in time to watch The Masters. We wish Waterford Castle the best of luck in their next round.
Saturday, March 31, Scotch foursomes: 1, Norrie Goff (16/9.6) and Bernadette Cuddihy (23/9.2), 38 points; 2, Carmel Quinlivan (19/11.9) and Patricia Kinsella (26/10.9), 37 points.
Tuesday, April 3, singles stableford, sponsored by Rosaleen’s Flowers: 1, Karen O’Keeffe (25/24), 31 points; 2, Anne Gaynor (23/22), 30 points; gross, Mairéad Browne (7/7), 23 points; 3, Mary Maguire (27/26), 28 points (back eight); 4, Bena Hall (15/14), 28 points (back eight); Senior, Kitty Roche (20/19), 25 points.
Burrow course, twelve-hole competition: 1, Alma Roche (36/23), 25 points; 2, Kathleen Goggins (30/20), 24 points.
Saturday, April 7, singles stableford: 1, Molly Cash (20), 38 points; 2, Ann Kelly (18), 36 points (back nine).
The main course competition on April 10 is singles strokes T.T.T. (G.O.Y./medal), sponsored by Selskar Bookshop.
There is a ladies’ twelve-hole singles confined competition on the Burrow course every Tuesday, with an open singles competition on the Burrow course every Sunday.
Congratulations and good luck to John Brady who has been selected on the Irish boys’ squad to compete at the prestigious Peter McEvoy trophy in the U.K. on April 11 and 12.
WEXFORD
The winner of the competition sponsored by Arachas Insurance was one of our up and coming golfers, Aaron McKeown (13), with 43 points.
Leo Connolly (2) came second with 39 points, with Fintan McCleane (16) third on 38 points. Rhys Clarke won the gross with 31 points, while Tony Lynn (23) took the vets. with 37 points.
Weather proved a factor again this week, but Jake and his team had the course playable at the weekend with the greens in great condition.
The winners, all on 24 points, were: 1, Larry Gainfort (12), back five; 2, Jonathan Walsh (15), back five; 3, Michael Leniston (13), back five; 4, Mark Codd (18).
Congratulations to our mixed team members who had a great win against Coollattin, winning two away matches.
Congratulations to Aileen Walsh who won €50 in the Find The Joker draw.
WEXFORD LADIES
Unfortunately, the Senior ladies didn’t get out for their competition last week due to the wet weather.
Conditions were cold and heavy for both days of the competition last week, but a total of 59 ladies played in the 18 holes strokes (medal) sponsored by Pro Shop-P.G.A. Tankard on March 31 and April 5.
Results: 1, Ena O’Donoghue (31), 75; 2, Sally O’Neill (20), 76; 3, Carmel Murphy (8), 78 (back nine); gross, Margaret Atkinson, 89; 4, Lily Rowe (15), 78; nine-hole competition, Jennifer Sowman (12), 14; best 29+, Una Seaver (31), 83; Seniors 1-18, Margaret Hearne (16), 82; Seniors 19-36, Catherine Carmody (23), 84; front nine, Josephine Brennan (17), 35; back nine, Mary Rice (21), 40; nearest the pin, Josephine Brennan, 2 metres 70 cm.
Congratulations to all the prize-winners, in particular to first-placed Ena, who takes home the P.G.A. Tankard and qualifies to play in a sponsored competition in Carlow next September.
The first presentation night for 2018 will be held on Thursday, April 19, covering competitions from March 22, April 5, April 12 and April 19. A good attendance would be appreciated.
Next week’s competition is 18-hole singles stableford, sponsored by Shaw’s Department Store.
Reminder: there is a morning time slot available for the nine-hole competition on Thursday.
The list of qualifiers and reserves for the bonus competition relating to our professional Liam Bowler’s ‘super six matchplay’ is posted in the locker room. The draw will take place on Thursday, April 19, after the presentations, with ‘picky out’ prizes on the night also.
The popular Tuesday evening mixed competition returns this week. There may be a few slots left on the timesheet by the time this goes to print…if not, get in early for next week!
The sheet is also available, in the bar, for the club mixed foursomes competition, so find your partner and enter for the draw.
Congratulations to the Wexford mixed foursomes team members who beat Coollattin on Sunday.
BUNCLODY
Wednesday open singles, March 28: 1, Ger Bolger (12), 37 points; 2, Willie Doyle (8), 36 points; 3, Mick Kenny (Enniscorthy, 11), 35 points (back nine).
Open four-person team event, March 30 and 31: 1, Gavin Morris (Hibernian, 12), Robbie Byrne (St. Helen’s, 17), Barry Roche (Hibernian, 18), Shane Roche (Ballymoney, 19), 97 points; 2, Patrick Rohan (6), Patrick Glavin (6), J. Delahunty (17), N. Fitzgerald (10), 92 points; 3, John Tobin (Kilkenny, 18), Joe Costello (Slievenamon, 16), Finbarr Kelly (Slieveamon, 21), Eoin Phelan (Heritage, 9), 91 points.
Open singles, April 1 and 2: 1, Clive Murphy (5), 39 points; 2, Alan Harrington (4), 38 points; 3, Pat St. Ledger (12), 37 points.
Open race to Paddy’s day final, March 31: 1, Stephen Gahan (19), 38 points (back nine); 2, Joe O’Reilly (12), 38 points; gross, Simon Black (3), 33 points; 3, Michael O’Brien (15), 37 points.
DONOHOE’S SOCIETY
Donohoe’s Golf Society played Rathaspeck Manor on Sunday with less numbers than normal, 16 players in total.
First was Trevor Murphy with a great score of 39 points, and second was Cliff Weber with a hole-in-one and 38 points in total. Third was John Sullivan, also on 38 points.
The birdie money was won by John Sullivan with three great birdies.
As there is only a few weeks before we go away to Ballykisteen, next Sunday deposits are due for anyone travelling.
We play Blackwater next Sunday for the first time this year. Please be there by 8.45 a.m.
ENNISCORTHY LADIES
The ladies’ competition for last week was played on Thursday as the course was closed due to heavy rain on Tuesday.
This was the annual Breast Cancer competition, and the ladies turned out in their pink attire to support this worthy cause. It was a scramble competition.
Results: 1, Laura Dempsey (6), Margaret Mooney (9), Mary Breen (24), 47.1; 2, Helen Cosgrave (10), Marie Dunphy (17), Chris Yates (35), 49.8; 3, Teresa Bailey (18), Anne Nolan (19), Ann Banville (14), 51.9.
Next week’s competition is sponsored by Burke O’Leary’s and is a singles stableford.
Our first ladies’ team out was the Minor Cup team. They played Wicklow in Woodenbridge on Sunday. They came up against a strong Wicklow team and unfortunately were beaten.
The Challenge Cup team will play Mount Juliet in Bunclody on April 15. We wish the team, manager and caddies the best of luck.
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BALLYMONEY
Due to the very wet weather, there was no Wednesday nine-hole competition and the course was closed Friday and Saturday.
Thankfully, Sunday saw better weather and a good turn-out for a singles stableford competition.
The winner was Pat Larkin (18) with an outstanding 45 points. Robbie Kehoe (12) was second with 42 points, with Troy Kenny (18) third with 41 points.
Best of luck to Anthony Fortune and his All-Ireland fourball matchplay team. Ballymoney are home to Druids Glen next Saturday in the second round.
COURTOWN
Unfortunately, the course fell foul of the terrible weather conditions again during the past week.
This time was worse than the previous weeks when we were unable to open the course on any day between Monday and last Sunday, and at that we were only able to open at twelve noon.
Therefore, there have been no competitions to report on for the last week. We did, however, have two of our teams out on Sunday, and we are pleased to report that both had winning starts to their campaigns.
Our Barton Cup team had a win over Bunclody with three matches won at home, one won away and one called in.
Our Irish mixed foursomes also had a good start while playing St. Helen’s Bay with three home wins and one away win.
Let us all hope now that the weather has started to turn and that we can look forward to some uninterrupted golf for the rest of the season.
Courtown Golf Club said goodbye to our P.G.A. professional, John Coone. After a long career with the club, we take this opportunity to wish him well in his future endeavours.
The position for a new club professional has been advertised. We have had a good response and we expect that an appointment will be made very soon.
NEW ROSS SENIORS
With the club three-person scramble on last Thursday, we had no outing, but the Seniors group gave strong support to the club competition.
We resume as normal next Thursday, April 12, with a champagne scramble - a format much more favoured by our members.
Also on Thursday, we will collect the names and green fees for our next away outing to Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club on Tuesday, April 24. The all-in fee including a contribution towards extra prizes is €25.
We would appreciate if all those who intend travelling have their names in that day in order for the formulation of teams, and they will be announced on the following Thursday (April 19).
NEW ROSS
Well done to all who played in our Easter classic which was unfortunately affected by bad weather.
Results: 1, Liz Bennett and Adeline Foxe, 46 points (last six); 2, Tony Wallace and Richard O’Grady, 46 points; 3, Tom O’Connor and Michael Lee, 44 points.
Thank you to Jack Murphy and Murtech Engineering who sponsored the event. Jack has been a great supporter of the club over the years and is a past President.
Tuesday fourball: 1, Martin Carroll and Art Ward, 27 points; 2, Declan Clarke and Noel Devine, 26 points (last six); 3, Ger Ronan and Pat McGrath, 26 points.
Presentations for both will be held after the Tuesday fourball on April 10.
The closing date for the men’s foursomes matchplay is Tuesday, April 10. Entry per pair is €15 and should be placed in the men’s competition box.
‘Split The Pot’ was won by Ned Conway who collected €120. The next draw is on Tuesday, April 10.
There was bad news for our All-Ireland fourball team members who were narrowly beaten by Borris on a score of 3/2.
New Ross unfortunately lost two of their home matches. Thanks to the players and to team managers Peter Goggin and J.J. Hoyne.
Michael Ryan narrowly failed to make it to the last 16 in the West Of Ireland championship at Rosses Point. He was beaten 2/1 for a place in the last 16 and it was a very creditable performance on a links course.
NEW ROSS LADIES
I think Mother Nature will have to get back on her meds and start thinking warm happy thoughts... therevery little improvement in our weather again recently, and to top it off it was a stroke competition!
Bunkers were back in play but there is still placing everywhere. It was sponsored by Brandon Cleaning (Michael P. Cullen).
Results: 1, Marguerite Sutton (22), 74 (last nine); 2, Mary Shannon (17), 74; 3, Adeline Foxe (25), 75; nearest the pin on the ninth, Anne Curtis (Adm.); gross, Liz Bennett, 90.
Remember, an ongoing nine-hole competition is an option for everyone to keep an edge on your game! Play as often as you like for €3.
The next presentation will take place on April 11 at 8.30 p.m. for the winners of the Brandon Cleaning, Paul Rogers Solicitor and Blossoms Boutique competitions, and it will be followed by a fun fashion show where our lady members will be displaying the stunning and stylish outfits and shoes from Blossoms Boutique.
It is guaranteed to be a really fun night. Please bring your friends, all are welcome. We would ask all prize winners, representatives and club members to attend in appreciation of our sponsors.
Ladies, we are still urgently seeking volunteers to help out with the Junior section. It would help a lot if people would offer a little of their spare time please.
If available to help, can you please give your name to Mary Kavanagh, Patricia Quinn, Marguerite Sutton or Martin Carroll. Thank you.
ENNISCORTHY
March 31 and April 1, 18 holes singles stableford, sponsored by Kilcannon Garden Centre (82 played): 1, Anthony Byrne (12), 39 points (back nine); 2, Bill Whelan (10), 39 points (back nine); gross, Graham Donohoe (+2), 35 points; 3, Murt Mangan (7), 39 points (back nine); 4, Ger Byrne (13), 39 points (back nine); 5, Davie Murphy (10), 37 points (back nine).
April 7 and 8, fourball better ball, sponsored by Riverside Park Hotel (98 played): 1, Billy Larkin (9) and James Foley (9), 43 points (back nine); 2, Shay Guinan (17) and Brian O’Connor (11), 43 points (back nine); 3, Denis Dunbar (9) and Martin Canavan (14), 43 points (back six).
For the full report please look at the club website in the news section.