ON the FAIRWAYS
COOLLATTIN
Tuesday, February 12, 15-hole open Seniors: 1, Kevin O’Neill (21), 34 points (countback); 2, John Kinsella (20), 34 points; 3, Martin Lynch (12), 33 points; 4, Tom Memory (8), 31 points.
Wednesday, February 13, 15-hole open: 1, Sandy
Smith (8), 34 points.
Saturday and Sunday, February 16 and 17, 15-hole open: 1, Tony Corcoran (22), 34 points; 2, Alex Sheehan (11), 32 points (countback); 3, Edward Fitzgerald (15), 32 points; 4, Jason Hughes (15), 31 points.
BUNCLODY
February 16 and 17, men’s twelve-hole singles: 1, Shaun Redmond (18), 31 points; 2, Neal Martin (11), 31 points; 3, Charlie Meyler (18), 29 points.
Race to Paddy’s Day 2019, week two: 1, Shaun Redmond (18), 31 points; 2, Jonnie Ryan (16), 30 points; gross, James Morrissey (5), 26 points; 3, Charlie Meyler (18), 29 points.
February 20, Wednesday open singles: 1, Neil Loy (9, Kilkenny), 43 points.
BALLYMONEY
Wednesday, February 13, nine-hole competition: 1, Ed Walsh (14), 20 points; 2, Martin Conroy (20), 20 points; 3, Anthony G. Doyle (20), 20 points.
The Wednesday nine-hole last week was called off due to bad weather.
Fourball better ball: 1, Kevin Byrne and Stephen Greene, 44 points; 2, Sammy Walker and Nicky Murphy, 43 points (countback on back nine); 3, Frank Hayes and Tony Lawton.
Weekend singles stableford: 1, John Farrell (15), 37 points; 2, David Levingston, 37 points; 3, Frank Layton (14), 37 points.
COURTOWN
The weekend of February 23-24 saw an any combination fourball played over 16 holes and won by James Mahon (24) with a great score of 39 points.
Mark McGrath (22) finished runner-up with 37 points (38 – 1), while Eamonn Byrne (13) was third on 35 points (last nine) and Joe Sinnott (19) was fourth on 35 points (last six).
The Wednesday sweep held over 14 holes on February 20 saw Rory Farrell (14) win with 35 points.
Danny Whitty (14) was second on 33 points, Peter McAteer (22) third on 32 points, and Keith Reid (13) fourth on 31 points.
In the weekly nine-hole Race to St. Patrick’s Day competition, Cathal O’Donohoe (18) was first on 22 points and Cillian Hughes (5) was second on 21 points.
64SOCIETY
A total of 36 members played with six guests in the outing to Palmerstown Golf Club on Saturday.
The course was in excellent condition in the beautiful surroundings of Palmerstown House. All those who played enjoyed the day, and in particular the value on offer at the club.
Results: 1, Paul McDonagh (16), 42 points; 2, Colman Doyle (22), 38 points; 3, Karl Caulfield (9), 37 points (last nine); gross, Colm Sheehan (3), 30 points; 4, John Grannell (8), 37 points; first nine, Bernard Byrne (15), 20 points; second nine, John Fitzgerald (12), 18 points.
Golfer of the year after five outings: 1, Dave Maher (3), 68 points; 2, Ollie Quigley (11), 67 points; 3, Bryan Hughes (14), 66 points; 4, Colman Doyle (22), 64 points.
Following the outing, at the presentation in the 64, our Captain, Les Masterson, thanked all those who made the trip and in particular those who helped to make the day a success.
He particularly thanked Paul Spencer of the 64, our sponsor of the day, for the beautiful array of prizes.
Our next outings will be our away trip to Athlone, playing New Forest on Friday, March 22, and Glasson on Saturday, March 23.
All members will be informed in the usual way closer to the dates. If you still wish to make the trip, please let Paddy O’Dowd know A.S.A.P. on the usual number.
NEWROSS
Last weekend’s competition was a four-person waltz which was sponsored by John Somers Construction. Despite the inclement weather, there was a very good entry of 122 players.
Results: 1, Patsy Farrell (21), Jamesie Wallace (21), Willie Wallace (20), Bernard Connolly (16), 98 points; 2, James Kent (16), John Somers (16), Tony Coppola (24), John Hartley (24), 95 points; 3, Andrew Ryan (5), Paul Harrington (7), Colm Morrissey (11), Eddie Morrissey (16), 89 points.
Presentations for the last four competitions including overall winter league winner will be made next Sunday at 5 p.m. All prize-winners are asked to attend.
Next Sunday we have a Scotch foursomes competition which is sponsored by club members Des Redmond Architect, Eamon Murphy National Gates Ltd. and Patsy Moore Storage.
The Split The Pot draw will take place next Sunday following the presentation.
NEW ROSS SENIORS
After all the rain of the previous few days, we had a dry but windy Thursday for our outing last week.
A stiff southerly wind contrived to keep the scores down from the twelve competing teams. However, as usual, there was one team which bettered the conditions much better than the rest, and the final result was a convincing win for that quartet.
A lot of the dream teams who looked good on paper failed to deliver and that is the beauty of the draw - one does not know what combination it might throw up.
There is always a surprise packet among the competing teams every week, and last Thursday was no exception
Putting together two nines of 50 and 51 points respectively, the team of Patsy Farrell (20), Richie Byrne (21), Jamesie Wallace (21) and Martin Burke (25) were clear winners by a distance with their excellent score of 101 points.
Second place with a final total of 96 points and on a countback over the last nine holes (48/45) went to Eamon Delaney (17), Richie Aylward (19), Tony Sexton (22) and Les Jastrebski (25).
On the same score (96 points), F. Coughlan (16), Mikey Lee (19), Frank Boyle (23), and Michael Long (23) finished third.
Nearest the pin prizes were won by Jim Kehoe on the ninth hole and Larry Shannon on the eleventh.
NEW ROSS LADIES
The Wednesday, February 20, competition, a 14-hole stableford sponsored by Albert’s Hair Salon, was postponed due to bad weather and the low number of entries. It will be played at a later date.
This week’s competition (Wednesday, February 27) is 14 holes and sponsored by Declan Joyce Solicitors.
Slots for the nine-hole competition are available on the timesheet also.
There will be a presentation on February 27 at 6.30 p.m. The presentation will include the competitions sponsored by Wallace’s Wellingtonbridge and Declan Joyce Solicitors. Prize-winners should attend or make their apologies and nominate someone to accept the prize for them.
Prizes will also be presented for the winter league competition: 1, Magic Maggies; 2, Par to Bar; 3, Birdie Babes.
Hopefully all winning team members will be able to make the presentation.
The fixtures booklet for this year is going to print on Monday and we should have it very soon.
Our first 18-hole competition will take place on Wednesday, March 6.
PAULINE’S SOCIETY
Gowran Park hosted our February outing, for what turned out to be a very enjoyable experience on a course that was in excellent condition.
The format was a scramble, better ball three-man team. Once again this proved to be popular among members and visitors alike.
That man Colin Fenlon led his team-mates, Willie Rochford and Frank McGuinness, to victory. Second place went to Pat Furlong and Paddy Delaney who had to play as a two-man team due to a late abstention. They had their handicap adjusted upwards as a consequence of the defection.
In third place came Michael Jordan, Liam Connolly and Marty Kielty. Once again we had both nearest to the pin prizes won by a visitor, Johnny Maher. This was a fair achievement by any standard, so well done Johnny.
Williamstown golf course will be the venue on Saturday, March 9, with a tee-off time of 10 a.m., and this will be the occasion of President Pat Furlong’s outing. We would ask that as many members and visitors as possible would make the effort to support this competition and honour Pat who has been a sterling clubman over the past 20 years.
This outing will be a singles competition stableford and will have a big bearing on the points situation that will ultimately lead to the player of the year emerging.
Captain’s day in our final outing in April will also count as an indicator of who will emerge as player of the year. The usual sheet will be available in Pauline’s newly refurbished bar to facilitate those who intend to play in the President’s day competition.
ROSSLARE
After a break of many years, Rosslare Golf Club is running a Senior Scratch Cup over 36 holes on Sunday, March 31.
Back in the ‘70s and ‘80s, this competition was one of the highlights on the Irish golfing calendar and was won by many of the top internationals in the country. It was then replaced by a scratch foursomes which also proved successful.
The handicap limit this year is six or below. The event is sponsored by Top Golfer who also sponsor the Junior Scratch Cup on Sunday, April 28, over 36 holes. The handicap here is 4-9.
For more information or to enter, ring Jamie at 0539132032.
Men’s fourball lamb, 14 holes: 1, Anthony Duggan (5), Mark Fitzpatrick (8), 35 points; 2, Pádraig Dempsey (12), Martin Buggy (18), 34 points; 3, Nick O’Connor (3), Keith Deacon (12), 34 points; 4, Frank McGee (11), Dixie Devereux (15), 33 points.
Any combination fourball lamb, 14 holes: 1, David Durack (9), Neil Roche (17), 38 points; 2, Cathy Atkinson (13), Phyllis O’Farrell (29), 36 points; 3, Graham Doyle (22), John Saunders (29), 33 points; 4, Boyd Scott (13), John Murphy (16), 33 points.
Men’s fourball lamb, 14 holes: 1, Geoff Coman (10), Eamonn Mernagh (18), 34 points; 2, Niall Griffin (5), Ger O’Reilly (13), 33 points.
Men’s team of three lamb, 14 holes: 1, Bob Quilty (10), Dermot Hall (12), Kevin Mitchell (23), 62 points; 2, John Morris (+2), Liam McNamara (4), Fergal Hopkins (20), 58 points.
ROSSLARE LADIES
Saturday, February 16, open fourball: 1, Kathleen Cullimore (18/14) and Rosemary Spelman (26/19), 31 points; 2, Kitty Roche (18/13) and Moira Fortune (16/101), 28 points.
Sunday and Tuesday, February 17 and 19, 14-hole singles: 1, Eileen Brosnan (13/10), 28 points; 2, Mary Kelleher (19/15-1), 27 points; 3, Susan Evans (11/9-2), 26 points; 4, Angela Murphy (12/9-1), 25 points (back nine); 5, Eileen Doyle (21/16-2), 25 points.
Today (Tuesday, February 26) is a fourball 14-hole competition. On March 5 there will be a team of three competition.
The new rules of golf 2019 information evening on Thursday, February 21, with guest speaker Lucy Healy of the I.L.G.U. was very well supported. Thank you to all the enthusiastic members in attendance. So many changes and so much information will take some time and practice to absorb and implement.
The ‘Get Into Golf’ eight-week beginner programme was launched on the same night, with the introductory session planned for Tuesday, March 26, at the clubhouse from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m.
The programme includes one-hour group lessons on Tuesdays with P.G.A. professional Jamie O’Sullivan for four weeks, commencing April 2.
Lady members generously provide coaching sessions on The Burrow course for the final four Tuesday evenings. Equipment is provided and the cost for the eight-week programme is €50. All are welcome but spaces are limited.
WEXFORD
Tuesday, February 19, Senior champagne scramble: 1, P. Reilly, A. Cogley, T. Bolger, D. Brennan, 83 points; 2, T. Lyons, O. Dempsey, J. Hall, M. Frehill, 71 points; 3, S. O’Keeffe, S. Byrne, J. Foley, T. O’Donnell, 70 points.
The Wednesday, February 20, competition was rained off.
Friday, February 22, 14-hole open fourball: 1, Derek Deane (18) and John Rackard (23), 41 points; 2, Michael Fortune (15) and Peter Byrne (6), 39 points (back seven).
Saturday, February 23, ladies’ and gents’ fourball: 1, Nigel Byrne (13) and Derek Deane (18), 39 points; 2, Richie Browne (9) and Denis Brennan (16), 37 points.
Sunday, February 24, 18-hole singles stableford (134 played): 1, Dennis Duggan (15), 45 points; 2, Colm Mooney (26), 44 points (back nine); 3, Seán Hurley (12), 44 points; gross, Peter Byrne (6), 36 points; 4, Aron McKeown (10), 43 points (back nine); vets., Dermot Greer (15), 40 points.
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Joker draw again this week. Jim Doyle won €50. Next week’s jackpot is €1,014.
ST. HELEN’S
Saturday, February 23, gents’ winter league play-off: 1, John Dunne (13), 27 points; 2, Brian Buttimer (10), 26 points; 3, Tom O’Brien (13), 25 points.
Sunday, February 24, 13-hole open sweep: 1, Mike Crowley (14), 32 points; 2, John Newport (13), 32 points; 3, Michael Grant (14), 29 points.