ON the FAIRWAYS
NEW ROSS
Tuesday fourball, sponsored by Mullinavat G.A.A. club: 1, Declan Clarke (12) and Noel Devine (16), 37 points; 2, Eddie Kent (17) and P.J. McGrath (17), 35 points (last six); 3, Pat Whelan (18) and Seán Murphy (16), 35 points.
P.G. Walsh Cup: 1, Seán Diskin (16), 42 points (last three); 2, Seán Murphy (16), 42 points; 3, Paul Whelan (17), 39 points; gross, Eamon Dungan, 27 points (last nine); Cat. 1, Ger Ronan (5), 32 points (last nine); Cat. 2, John Brown (12), 37 points (last nine); Cat. 3, Paddy Delaney (17), 37 points.
There was a big entry of 125 for the P.G. Walsh Cup, with two fantastic scores from the two Seáns. The winner will have free entry to all competitions for the 2018-’19 year, starting from next November.
We are now taking entries for the singles matchplay. The entry fee is €7 and it should be placed in an envelope with name and contact detail and left in the men’s competition box.
All the matchplays were very kindly sponsored by a member who wished to remain anonymous.
‘Split The Pot’ was won by Mark Cullen who collected €92. The next draw will take place on Tuesday, May 8.
NEW ROSS LADIES
Stableford competition, sponsored by Glanbia: 1, Geraldine Mackey (12), 36 points (last six); 2, Teresa Foley (15), 36 points (last three); 3, Adeline Foxe (22), 36 points; gross, Liz Bennett, 22 points.
I would like to bring to your attention again our lady Captain Maeve’s charity day in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute which will be held on Wednesday, May 30.
It is an open fourball for men and women. Each competition runs separately on the day.
The country’s 20 best nett and six best gross women’s scores will qualify for the national finals in Glasson in September. Due to the sad passing of Maeve and her popularity, visitors will be coming and the timesheet will be open to the men also.
Please book your time slot as soon as possible. The entry fee is €10 minimum per person.
Cancer research helps improve treatments and outcomes for women in Ireland and across the world. Please support Breast Cancer Research and help us impact the future. Please invite your friends!
NEW ROSS SENIORS
With no game last Thursday and The Rower-Inistioge Classic this coming Thursday, we eagerly look forward to our away outing in Coollattin on Tuesday, May 15.
Here are the teams and tee-times which must be strictly adhered to: 9.45 a.m., Eddie Keher, Willie Kelly, Liam Glasheen, Les Jastrebski; 9.53 a.m., Jim ‘Ross’ Ryan, Mick Gannon, Frank Boyle, Jamesie Murphy; 10.01 a.m., Tony Harford, Tommy Ryan, Martin Burke, Tom O’Shea; 10.09 a.m., John Kennedy, Mikey Lee, John Joe Murray, Aidan Wallace; 10.17 a.m., John Browne, Michael Brennan, Tony Sexton, Tom Kent; 10.25 a.m., John Coleman, Aidan O’Connor, Pat Traynor, Donie Cody; 10.33 a.m., Andy Ronan, Willie Byrne, Willie Naddy, Jim ‘Dub’ Ryan; 10.41 a.m., Dick Cuddihy, John Murphy, Brian Dolan, Ollie Brennan; 10.49 a.m., Tony Redmond, Paddy Mahony, Robert O’Dwyer, Jim Kehoe; 10.57 a.m., Tom Murphy, Steve Travis, Luke Power; 11.06 a.m., reserved for a Coollattin fourball; 11.15 a.m., Denis Kirwan, Willie Whitty, Bill Hurley.
Game format: champagne scramble - play own ball on all the par threes, two best scores counting holes 1-18.
ROSSLARE
The Rosslare mixed foursomes team made its exit from the inter-club competition, going down in a close encounter to Courtown.
The team was: Angela Murphy and Paul Boggan, Norrie and Pat Goff, Niamh Byrne and Boyd Scott, Valerie Doyle and Keith Deacon, and Máire Farrell and Jim Cullimore.
On Sunday week, KD Garages and Scania sponsored the fourball and there was some great scoring.
Colm Callery (7) and Paul Cummings (15) won with 46 points, one point ahead of Stan Jackson (13) and Colman Doyle (19).
Geoff Coman (10) and Tim Cummings (15) were third on 44 points, with Pádraig Dempsey (12) and Eugene Daly (26) one point further back in fourth position.
Saturday, April 28, mixed team of four: 1, Mark Fitzpatrick (8), Stan Jackson (13), Colman Doyle (19), Mairéad Esmonde (24), 91 points; 2, Doreen McGovern (12), Catherine Howard (16), Jim Hennessy (18), Maura Foran (18), 88 points.
Simon Black (3, Bunclody) won the open singles on Wednesday with 37 points. He had a birdie at the 17th in a two over par round of 74.
Second on 36 points was Liam Stones (7, Blainroe), with Philip Quigley (18) third on 35 points.
Congratulations to Dan Cash who had a hole-in-one at the 14th on Thursday.
The Captain, Jim Cullimore, won the Wednesday Captain prize in Rosses Point last week. Well done, Captain.
ROSSLARE LADIES
Congratulations to managers Doreen and Catherine, and the Challenge team of Carmel, Anna, Deirdre, Jean, Eilis, substitute Mary and their caddies and supporters, on defeating Athy in Borris on April 29.
What a great match it was, with huge excitement as two matches went up the 19th with Rosslare winning both. Well done ladies, commiserations to Athy, and the best of luck to Rosslare in the next round.
Hard luck to managers Miriam and Irene, and the Junior foursomes team members who were defeated by Wexford in Enniscorthy on April 29.
Thanks to all who participated and better luck next year. We wish Wexford good luck in the next round.
The ‘Ladies Into Golf’ group are in full swing on the Burrow course on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. for the month of May.
However, due to the heavy rain on May 1, we retreated to the driving range for a fantastic hour of practice. A huge thank you to the generous lady members who volunteered their time to assist.
The Scotch foursomes Australian spoons stableford on May 1 was sponsored by Shoe Style International. What beautiful summer shoes, thank you for your sponsorship!
This was our first presentation evening of the season with a special ‘May’ dinner menu from our caterers. It was a very well-supported evening with some of the ‘Ladies Into Golf’ attending, and the food and wine were delicious.
The French Connection boutique presented a wonderful summer fashion show which we all enjoyed. The models were beautiful, as were the clothes! Thank you to Noreen Fox of the French Connection and her team.
All winners of competitions held from April 10 to May 1 inclusive were presented with their prizes after the fashion show.
Saturday, April 21, Scotch foursomes: 1, Susan Evans (12/14) and Máire Farrell (17/14), 70; 2, Moira Fortune (15/18.6) and Mairéad Esmonde (14/18.6), 71.4; 3, Doreen McGovern (12/16.4) and Sheila Doyle (23/16.4), 72.6.
Sunday and Tuesday, April 22 and 24, singles strokes: 1, Rosemary Spelman (25), 73 nett.
Scotch foursomes stableford (aggregate result of the competition played on April 29 and May 1 and 2): 1, Joan Bowe and Catherine Howard (14), 42 points; 2, Bena Hall and Mary McDonald (16), 33 points; 3; Molly Cash and Máire Farrell (18), 32 points; 4, Miriam Geraghty and Pauline Cafferkey (21), 31 points.
The Boyne Trophy match is arranged for May 26 at 2.28 p.m., with three pairs playing away in Waterford and two pairs at home. Wishing the team, managed by Eleanor and Vonnie O’Connor, the best of luck.
Support is vital and we look forward to seeing you in either Waterford or Rosslare to support our team.
WEXFORD LADIES
Seniors’ competition, Monday, April 23 (27 played):
1, Wendy Tiernan (21), 28 points (back seven); 2, Phil Flood (27), 28 points; 3, Ena O’Donoghue (31), 24 points.
Seniors’ competition, Monday, April 30 (32 played):
1, Louise Boshoff (16), 28 points (back seven); 2, Barbara Mantripp (27), 28 points; 3, Mary Rackard (40), 25 points (back four); 4, Bridget O’Neill (29), 25 points.
Eighteen-hole stableford, sponsored by Rosaleen’s Flowers, April 21 and 26 (68 played): 1, Margaret Atkinson (9), 35 points (back nine); 2, Leonie Furlong (12), 35 points; 3, Phil Flood (27), 34 points; gross, Helen Robinson (8), 25 points; Senior, Theresa Kehoe (16), 30 points; nine-hole, Noreen Power (16), 13 points; nearest the pin, Leonie Furlong, 19 ft.
Eighteen-hole v. par, sponsored by Esse Boutique, April 28 and May 3 (63 played): 1, Mary Fallon (26), two up; 2, Deirdre Colfer (22), all square; 3, Maggie Hearne (16), three down (back nine); gross, Margaret Atkinson (9), twelve down; Senior, Therese Glasheen (21), three down; nine-hole, Marie Kehoe (18), 17 points; nearest the pin, Margaret Atkinson, 9m 82cm.
This week’s competition is 18-hole singles stableford sponsored by Dillon’s Jewellery, North Main Street.
The Captain’s prize to the ladies (single strokes medal competition) takes place on Sunday, May 13. Afternoon slots are available for the nine-hole stableford competition for those interested.
Congratulations to both the Minor Cup team and Junior Foursomes team on great wins last weekend in their inter-club matches, with heart-stopping putts aplenty! Great golf was played by all.
Well done to both teams, caddies and managers. Hard luck to the mixed team which went down to Bunclody in a very close match.
A reminder that the sheet for the J.J. Devereux Cup is on the noticeboard on the locker room. Please add your name to the list and put your money in an envelope with your name and ‘J.J. Devereux’ on the outside and post it in the score entry box.
The closing date for entries is May 17. There will be separate competitions for handicaps 0-36 and 37 plus.
The Tuesday evening mixed competition is going from strength to strength, so check out the timesheet, and don’t forget the sheet is also available for the club mixed foursomes competition so find your partner, pay your fee and enter.
The club is hosting an art exhibition featuring artist Carmel Fenlon. All are welcome.
BUNCLODY
Mulrennan Cup, Sunday, April 29: 1, Mick O’Brien (15), 36 points; 2, Martin Bennett (13), 33 points; gross, Rory McCarthy (+1), 30 points; 3, Eoin Hutchinson (16), 32 points; 4, Jonathan Kehoe (15), 31 points.
ST. HELEN’S
Sunday, April 8, eleven holes singles: 1, Gavin Morris (7), 23 points; 2, Paddy Barnes (9), 22 points.
Wednesday, April 11, eleven holes singles:
Patten (8), 22 points.
Saturday, April 14, open singles: 1, Niall Ellard (5), 35 points (countback); 2, Mark Burns (Wexford, 18), 35 points (countback); 3, Daithí Murphy (13), 35 points (countback).
Wednesday, April 18, open Seniors (sponsors: Aidan Colgan and Cyril Pierce) - 50 to 65: 1, Pádraig Tiernan (13), 39 points; 2, Peter Smith (14), 32 points (countback); 3, Tommy Duggan (13), 32 points; 66 plus: 1, Jimmy McMahon (19), 32 points (countback); 2, Frank Reid (28), 32 points (countback); 3, John Lyons (21), 32 points (countback); 4, Gerry Byrne (13), 32 points.
Saturday, April 21, open singles: 1, Jim Brauneisen (16), 38 points; 2, Niall Ellard (5), 37 points; 3, Peter Smith (14), 36 points (countback).
Sunday, April 22, gents’ monthly medal: overall, Paul Conlon (11), 70 nett; Class 1, Pat O’Connor (3), 73 nett; Class 2, Jim Brauneisen (16), 72 nett; Class 3, Brian Kent (19), 80 nett.
Wednesday, April 25, eleven holes singles: 1, Peter Smith (9), 22 points; 2, Seamus McCormack (10), 20 points.
Saturday, April 28, open singles: 1, Brian Kent (19), 38 points (countback); 2, Tom McConalogue (Rathfarnham, 23), 38 points; 3, Brian Dalton (26), 37 points.
Sunday, April 29, open singles: 1, Anthony Murphy (Ballymoney, 20), 35 points (countback); 2, Pat O’Connor (3), 35 points; 3, Martin Codd (6), 34 points (countback).
Saturday, May 5, open singles, Martin’s Jewellers: 1, Noel 1, Shane Roche (19), 44 points; 2, Brian Dalton (26), 39 points (countback); 3, Frank O’Kennedy (13), 39 points.
Fixtures: Wednesday, May 9, open singles; Friday, May 11, open nine-hole summer league round two; Saturday, May 12, open singles; Sunday, May 13, gents’ PGA Tankard.
WEXFORD
The Wednesday fourball was won by Tommy Hynes (13) and Kenny Walsh (12) with 35 points. John French (11) and John O’Neill (17) were second with 34 points on the back seven.
The team event on Friday was won by Seán Farrell (11), Nigel Morrissey (12) and Martin Kavanagh (18) with 76 points from Larry O’Neill (8), Mick Fortune (15) and Seán Hurley (18) with 70 points.
Last week’s competition was sponsored by John Codd Decorators. The winner was Mick Whelan (19) with 40 points. Paul Gaddren (13) took second, for the second week in a row, from Dennis Duggan (15) on the back three with 39 points.
Ollie Dempsey Jnr. took fourth place also with 39 points, losing out on the back nine.
Joe Cashe (7) was fourth with 38 points (back six), Peter Byrne won the gross with 34 points, while Tommy Hynes (13) won the vets. with 35 points on the back six.
The draw for the men’s super six competition also took place (see details of dates etc. on the club noticeboard and on the club website.
Well done to ‘The Painter’ who had a very successful visit to Sligo recently, with three pars over 37 holes!
Congratulations to Rosari McDonald who won €50 in the Joker draw.
There was great excitement at the launch of the club draw and all members are encouraged to support.
Full details of the fabulous prizes available will be posted on the noticeboards and on the club website.
BALLYMONEY
Wednesday nine-hole competition (back nine), mixed: 1, Richard McDonald (10), 19 points; 2, Anthony G. Doyle (22), 18 points; 3, Gary O’Grady (22), 15 points.
The weekend singles stableford (mixed), played in good weather on April 28-29, saw some good scores returned.
Ken Layton (17) won with 41 points, holding off Troy Kenny (18) on countback. Kevin Byrne (19) was third with 39 points.
Wednesday nine-hole (mixed, back nine): 1, Richard McDonald (10), 20 points; 2, Gary O’Grady (24), 18 points; 3, Peter Smith, 16 points.
The weekend stableford singles (mixed) was played in glorious weather with the course in fine condition.
Gary O’Grady (24) once again played well and won with 42 points.
Troy Kenny (18) also continued his recent good form and was second with 39 points, holding off Kevin Keenan (21) and Sammy Walker (8) on countback. The fine weather saw a very good turn-out.
Best of luck to Peter Byrne and his Pierce Purcell Scotch foursomes team in Wexford on Saturday.