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COURTOWN
The Wednesday sweep played over twelve holes was won by Kevin Horan (19) with 29 points.
John G. Kinsella (20) was second with 26 points, and Eamon Byrne (13) was third with 24 points.
The any combination fourball played over 15 holes on February 2-3 was won by Tom Kitt (21) and Joe Turner (12) with 39 points (last six). Runners-up were Eamonn Siggins (22) and Marion Siggins (27), also with 39 points.
Week three of the Race to Patrick’s Day nine-hole competition was won by John G. Kinsella (20) with 21 points. John Creagh (19) was second on 19 points.
NEW ROSS LADIES
Wednesday, January 30, 14-hole stableford sponsored by Ray French: 1, Anne Curtis Adm. (20), 28 points; 2, Peggy Hill (30), 28 – 1 penalty point = 27 points; 3, Marguerite Sutton (17), 26 – 1 penalty point = 25 points.
This week’s competition on Wednesday, February 6, is 14-hole stableford sponsored by Lulu Boutique.
There are lines on the timesheet for the nine-hole competition also.
There will be a presentation on Wednesday, February 6, at 7.30 p.m. which will cover all the competitions from January 9. There is a list of winners to date in the hallway to the ladies’ locker room. We ask all prize-winners to attend.
The presentation of prizes will be followed by an input from Mary Dowling on teams and team management, and also the impact of the new rules of golf on matchplay. We hope to see lots of lady members in the clubhouse on that night.
The final round of the winter league has to be played by Wednesday, February 13. The competition is exciting with current scores very close, so get out there ladies and do your best for your team!
The Captains’ drive-in will take place on Sunday, February 17. Following on the success of a very sociable event last year, there will be a mixed foursomes competition once again to start off the season.
This year’s drive-in is once again sponsored by Creacon Lodge who were very generous sponsors last year.
Members wishing to take part should enter their names in the Pro Shop by Thursday, February 14. A draw for partners will take place on the Thursday evening.
The drive-in will begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start so all teams finish together. This will be followed by a meal and presentation in the clubhouse.
The cost is €15 to include a three-course meal (main course, dessert and coffee). We look forward to an enjoyable day and hopefully the weather will be kind to us.
BALLYMONEY
Wednesday nine-hole competition (mixed): 1, Richard McDonald (6), 21 points; 2, Pat Miskella (13), 21 points; 3, Martin Conroy (19), 19 points.
Weekend singles stableford (mixed): 1, Robbie Kehoe (13), 41 points; 2, Martin Conroy (19), 41 points; 3, Peter Byrne (23), 40 points.
Winter league Group 1 (match to decide group): Pádraig Grainger and Christy Dodson had one point to spare over Richard McDonald and Troy Kenny to win the group.
They will play Group 2 winners Rob Bradley and Garry Doyle in the final.
NEW ROSS
Due to the severe frost over the weekend, the strokeford competition sponsored by Seamus Doyle Painting Contractor has been re-scheduled for Saturday, February 16. Anyone who played last Saturday can avail of a free re-entry. Next weekend sees the final round of the winter league sponsored by Hartley’s Motorcraft New Ross.
The Captains’ drive-in will take place on Sunday, February 17. Following on the success of a very sociable event last year, this will be a mixed foursomes competition.
The drive-in is sponsored by Creacon Wellness Centre who were also our sponsors last year. Members wishing to take part should enter their names in the Pro Shop by Thursday, February 14, with the draw for partners to be made that evening.
The drive-in will begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start so all teams finish together. This will be followed by a meal and presentation in the clubhouse.
We look forward to an enjoyable day and hopefully the weather will be kind to us.
The next Split The Pot draw takes place next Sunday evening. Entry envelopes are available at the clubhouse bar.
ROSSLARE
Fourteen-hole lambs: 1, Pádraig Dempsey (12), Eugene Daly (26), 36 points; 2, Ken Martin (18), Ciarán Kearney (18), 36 points; 3, Fergal Hopkins (20), Michael Dempsey (22), 35 points.
Fourteen-hole lambs: 1, Liam Lawlor (22), Ciarán Lynch (24), 38 points; 2, Paud O’Brien (4), George O’Connor (10), 37 points; 3, John Forde (18), Tom Enright (21), 36 points.
Fourteen-hole lambs: 1, Anthony Duggan (5), Liam Duggan (6), 33 points; 2, Willie Cuddihy (12), Alan Cuddihy (17), 33 points; 3, Ken Power (10), John Howard (14), 32 points.
ST. HELEN’S LADIES
Saturday, February 2, winter league/sweep round ten (non-qualifying): 1, Trina Cooney (21), 23 points; 2, Ann Byrne (15), 22 points; 3, Jean O’Kennedy (13), 21 points.
Sunday, February 3, open singles stableford (non-qualifying): 1, Trina Cooney (21), 18 points; 2, Georgina Darling (13), 17 points.
WEXFORD
Sunday, January 27, 15-hole fourball: 1, Craig Doyle (16) and Andrew O’Brien (17), 38 points (back seven); 2, Fran Thomas (9) and Andy Doyle (18), 38 points; 3, John Fenlon (7) and John Cotter (14), 37 points (back seven).
Tuesday, January 29, Senior singles: 1, John Shorten (23), 27 points (back seven); 2, Marty Robinson (26), 27 points; 3, Ray Murphy (15), 26 points.
Wednesday, January 30, 13-hole open singles: Larry O’Neill (8) and Tom Foran (13), 37 points.
Friday, February 1, three-person reverse waltz: 1, Lar Kenny (31), George Roche (20), Con Pierce (28), 63 points (back seven).
Sunday, February 3, 14-hole two-person team event: 1, Jim Linehan (24) and Ray Cullinane (13), 55 points; 2, Pat Furlong (22) and Eamon O’Connor (16), 54 points (back seven); 3, Mick Whelan (19) and Mark O’Leary (16), 54 points (back six).
There was no winner of the jackpot in the Joker draw once again. Des Croke won €50, and next week’s jackpot will be €774. 1,