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NEW ROSS SENIORS
After the torrential rains of the previous days which battered the course, it did not seem likely that our eagerly-awaited Christmas outing could go ahead on Thursday.
But how well do these Seniors control the vagaries of our Irish weather like they do when Thursday brought an almost dry day? Rising temperatures made for a very pleasant competition among the twelve teams taking part.
With choice Christmas fare on offer, there was an added incentive for all to make a special effort to be in the shake-up at the end. With prizes for everybody in the audience, or to be more precise for all on the playing field, the incentive was to finish high up in the scoring charts. As it turned out, there was fabulous scoring with all twelve teams clocking up totals of 90 points or better.
Quoting the old proverb - a good start is half the battle - proved very accurate this time as far as the winning team was concerned.
Like lightning out of the starting stalls came Dick Cuddihy (12), Billy Redmond (19), Tony Sexton (21) and Jamesie Murphy (24) and, with two best scores on each hole counting, they went birdie/par, scoring seven points on the first hole.
Then they repeated the same on hole two, birdie/par, for another seven-pointer, making 14 points on two holes. With that flying start and excellent teamwork and consistent scoring among the quartet, they reached the turn clocking up a terrific 54 points and, adding 46 on the homeward run, they ran out clear winners with a final total of 100 points.
Second after a countback (46/45) came Paddy Shannon (11), Jimmy Furlong (12), Fr. Ger O’Brien (22) and Martin Burke (25) with 98 points, whilst placed third on the same score were Jim ‘Ross’ Ryan (17), Larry Shannon (21), John Murphy (20) and Tom Kent (25).
In fourth place were Michael Kavanagh (16), Willie Whitty (18), Martin Harley (22) and Les Jastrebski (25) with 96 points. Fifth were Ray Shannon (14), Willie Kelly (19), Robert O’Dwyer (22) and Colin Casey (22) with 93 points.
Sixth were D. Kirwan (12), P. Goggin (17) and A. O’Connor (20) with 92 points. Seventh were John Kennedy (16), Martin Forristal (21), Richie Byrne (21) and Jamesie Wallace (21) with 92 points.
Eighth spot was filled by Tommy Ryan (16), Pat Traynor (18), Frank Boyle (23) and Jim ‘Dublin’ Ryan (25) with 91 points. Ninth were Tony Harford (14), Richie Aylward (19) and Liam Glasheen (21) with 91 points, and tenth were Steve Travis (17), Mikey Lee (19), John Colfer (20) and Mick Wade (22) on the same score.
In eleventh place were Andy Ronan (16), Brian Dolan (21), John F. Roche (21) and Jim Kehoe (25) with 90 points. Twelfth were Tony Redmond (18), Willie Naddy (20), Michael Long (21) and Aidan Wallace (27) with 90 points. Nearest the pin prizes went to Andy Ronan on the ninth hole and Michael Long on the eleventh.
Well done to Tony Harford who procured such a wonderful array of prizes for our Christmas outing. Many thanks to the restaurant who served up a top-class four-course dinner after golf, and also to Anthony and Breda in the bar for helping to make the day the success it was.
BUNCLODY
Winter league week four: 1, Pat Doran (16), 28 points; 2, Ken Banville (13), 27 points; 3, James Doyle (6), 26 points.
Ladies: 1, Joanne Kenny (15), 23 points; 2, Maria Dwyer (19), 21 points.
November 24-December 1, ladies’ twelve-hole hamper re-entry: 1, Joanne Kenny (15), 21 points; 2, Maria Dwyer (19), 21 points; 3, Mary Jordan (24), 21 points.
December 1 and 2, twelve-hole singles: 1, Ray Furlong (11), 29 points; 2, Ken Banville (13), 27 points; 3, James Doyle (6), 26 points.
64 GOLF SOCIETY
Results of 64 Golf Society Christmas Outing to Courtown Golf Club on Saturday, December 8.
45 members played on a day that was quite testing for golf. With strong winds and squally showers the order of the day.
None the less this did not deter the hardy golfers of the society from playing on a course that was in very good condition for the time of year.
1st: Donal Sheehan (16) 35 points (L9); 2nd:
Dave Maher (3) 35 points; Gr: Malachy Travers (2) 32 points; 3rd: Bryan Hughes (14) 34 points (L9); 4th: Colman Doyle (24) 34 points; 5th: Keith Reid (13) 33 points; 6th: Tadgh Sheehan (10) 32 pts (L9); 7th: Simon Doran (16) 32 points; 8th: Paddy Dore (21) 31 points (L9); 9th: Karl Caulfield (9) 31 points (L9); 10th: Nick Noblett (16) 31 points (L9).
Golfer of the year standings after three outings - 1st: Dave Maher (3) 56 points; 2nd: Bryan Hughes (14) 51 points; 3rd: Ollie Quigley (11) 48 points.
Following the outing our Christmas dinner was held in the clubhouse.
The Captain (Leslie Masterson) thanked all those who played in the conditions. He thanked all those who helped to make the day a success and congratulated the prize winners.
Our next outing will be to the European Golf Club on Saturday, January 26. All members will be informed in the usual manner.
NEW ROSS LADIES
Wednesday’s competition was 14 hole stableford sponsored by the Carpet Gallery.
Results - 1st: Mary Maher (14) 27 points; 2nd: Kay Kelleher (24) 26 points, L7; 3rd: Eleanor Roche (22) 26 points.
Next week’s competition is 14 hole stableford sponsored by the club and there is placing everywhere.
Also, a reminder when in the bunker, you can mark, lift, rake and place ball within six inches.
This is to keep the bunkers in proper condition over the winter months. The ongoing 9 hole competition is still available up to December 18, and will be included in the Christmas Fun Presentation.
Our next presentation will take place next Wednes- day, December 12, at 5pm. Presentations for competitions of November 14, sponsored by P.N. O.Gorman, Wednesday, November 21, Wednesday, December 5, sponsored by The Carpet Gallery and Wednesday, 12th. All prize winners, representatives, club members are asked to attend in appreciation of our sponsors.
We are now into the second round of our Winter League and in the lead are the Sharp Shooters and the Grippers, in second place are the Ball Bursters and in third place are the Happy Hookers. There is nothing in the scores lying behind, so all to played for Ladies. The second round has to be played by Monday, December 31.
As this is my last update for the year 2018, (your new PRO is our Lady Vice Captain, Pat Purcell) I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all peace, joy and all the best that Christmas has to offer. May this incredible time of giving and spending time with family bring you joy that lasts throughout the year.
ROSSLARE LADIES
Ladies open fourball, Saturday, December 1, eight pairs played - 1st: Stephanie Glynn 26/18 and Phyllis O’Farrell 27/19, 34 points.
Ladies 10 hole Scotch Foursomes, Tuesday, December 4, 18 pairs played - 1st: Joan Walsh 23/13 and Phyllis O’Farrell 27/15, 25 points; 2nd: Margie O Connor 19/11 and Breda Devoy 24/13, 22 points, B5.
Thank you to all the lady members who braved the worst of weather to attend the Ladies AGM on Tuesday night last. It was a fantastic turnout.
Thank you also to our outgoing Lady Captain Norrie Goff and Lady President Kitty Roche for their commitment and leadership in 2018 and wishing incoming Lady Captain Niamh Byrne and President Mary Kelleher a wonderful 2019.
BALLYMONEY GOLF CLUB
Weekend singles Stableford - 1st: Charlie Logan(13) 42 points; 2nd: Frank Layton (14) 40 points; 3rd: Robbie Kehoe (13) 37 points, holding off Kevin Byrne on countback .
Second round Winter league (12hole 4ball better ball) - Group 1: Robbie Kehoe /Stephen Greene Bt Brendan Whyte/Mark Sinnott Padraig Grainger/ Christy Dodson beat Andrew and Peter Byrne Garry Doyle/Anthony Fortune (sub for Phillip Moore) beat Troy Kenny and Richard McDonald.
WEXFORD GOLF CLUB
Gents Results - Wexford Golf Club competition results - Tuesday Confined 15 hole seniors singles was won by Brendan Long (18) with 34 points, Niall McGuigan (11) was in second place with 32 points and in third place was Martin Frehill (20) with 31 points.
Friday - 3 person Choker team event was won by Chris Masche (14), Jonathan Dunne (14) and John Newport (18) with 62 points, (all from St. Helen’s Golf Club).
Saturday - Confined two-person team stableford competition, two scores to count on odd holes with one score to count on even holes, the team of Mark Goodison (4) and John Fenlon won with 42 points on the back seven just piping Liam Morris (12) and Michael Dempsey (13) who were in second place also with 42 points.
Sunday - Gents confined 14 hole fourball competition was won by Peadar Dempsey (12) and Ray Murphy (15) with 38 points.
In second place were Graham Goff (12) and Ed Goff (14) on 36 points, Glen Goff (15) and Derek Deane (18) were third with 34 points.
The winner of weekly draw this week was Paddy Cleary .
The jackpot was not won this week so it will increase to €3,054 for next week.
The Christmas dinner for members of the Gents Senior Section will be held in the clubhouse on Tuesday, December 18, at 4.00 pm. If you are attending please ensure that you enter your name on the booking sheet in good time.
January 1 is rapidly approaching and it is now time to familiarise yourself with the new golf rules coming into force on that date.
There is no need to write to Santa for a new rule book as they are available at the clubhouse. What a pity it would be, to have a winning score only to fall foul of one of these new rules.
Competitions next week are Tuesday - 14 Hole Open Gents Seniors Singles with a 70+ Cat. Wednesday - Open 14 Hole Ladies and Gents Fourball. Friday - Open 3 person 14 Hole Team Event - two-score multiplier on every hole.
Saturday - Confined Gents 9 Hole singles. Sunday - Confined Gents 14 Hole two-person team event with one score to count on the odd holes and two scores to count on the even holes.
NEW ROSS GOLF CLUB
Results from Christmas Hamper Competition. 16 hole Stableford event, December 8 and 9 - 1st: Michael Butler (11) 39 points; 2nd: Steve Roche (9) 38 points; 3rd: Mossy Ryan (17) 37 points (last 9); Gross: Michael Ryan 32 points.
Cat 1: Fabian Flood (9) 32 points; Cat 2: Richard O’Grady (15) 37 points (last 6); Cat 3: Jim Ryan R/T 37 points.
Over 100 entries in this weekends competition is testament to the excellent condition of the course, long may it continue. We can all play a part in this by caring for the course during play, repairing pitch marks and divots and raking bunkers at every opportunity.
A.G.M. takes place this evening, Tuesday, December 11, at 7.30pm.
Next weekend sees the beginning of our annual Christmas Classic. This popular event will run from December 15 until January 1 and is a four-person team event (any combination). Entry is €7 for members and €15 for visitors. All are welcome to take part.
Presentation of prizes for winners of our last three competitions (two Christmas hamper competitions courtesy of the club and the previous 16 hole Stableford courtesy of Anonymous Adamstown members) will take place on Sunday, December 16, at 5pm sharp. Split the pot draw will take place following prize giving on Sunday, December 16.