AGOODWALK

CLOVERHILL

THE fact that the overall 1-2-3 in each of the 4 handicap categories of the Eclectic League are still up for grabs as we head into the last week of play shows how good, competitive and enjoyable this competition has proven for the members.

Section One (2-9) is the only one in which there is a sizable lead as Colin McParland (8) 37 nett is 3 shots clear of both Daniel Hughes (5) and Conor Walker (9) with Jamie Duffy (4), Justin Byrne (8) and Steve O Hara (9) next all on 42.

Section Two (10-12) is very closely contested with 3 shots covering 11 players. Joint leaders with a nett 37 are Christopher Reel (11) and James Carragher (12) with Damien Reilly (11) & Fintan McAlleenan (11) a shot further behind and in pursuit on nett 39’s are Ed Hughes (11), Frank Ryan (11) and John Kelly (12)

Section Three (13-16) has new joint leaders in Pete McCreesh (15) and last years overall winner Martin Gill (16) on nett 36, who have knocked long time table topper Seamus McCoy (15) off top spot into joint second with Cathal Hughes (16) a shot in arrears with James Coburn (13) and Noel McParland (16) back in joint third with a nett 39.

Section Four (17-22) houses the two lowest nett scores in the competition with Graham Johnston (19) one shot ahead of Martin Holywood (19) with a nett 34. Noel Magill (17) and Brendan O Rourke (19) are joint third with a nett 36.

No Raymie Flynn on Sunday morning - too busy celebrating the “Big 50” Happy birthday from all at Cloverhill.

The Seniors Thursday morning sweep would have brought some slagging on the way back to Dundalk with back seat passenger Charlie McShane lording it over taxi driver Tom Mulholland after beating him into second place. Charlie won the 14 hole competition with 34 points from regular playing partner and swap around driver Tom. Tom edged a 3 way tie with Frank Ryan & Brendan Hughes to take the runner-up spot.

Next Thursday is the opening round of the Seniors Spring League with play starting at 10am.

Belated birthday greetings to Fr Kevin Cullen.

Paddy Malone will be hosting his Captains Presentation Dinner on Saturday February 23 at 8pm. All the club major prizewinners will be presented with trophies and all Monthly Medal winners will be presented with their Silver and Gold medals. Cafe Brew, Dundalk, will be the caterers. Music song and dance will follow the meal and presentation. Tickets £20 are limited and can be had from Secretary Mark.

New Club Captain Shane Muckian will be hosting his Captains Drive-in on Sunday March 3 at 9pm.

DUNDALK

SUNDAY saw another team competition as the Winter Series sponsored by Tiernans Centra Blackrock entered its second week.

This was a Champagne competition over 14 holes so two scores counted at each hole but each player had to play their second shot from the selected drive on par fours and fives.

Conor McCaughey (6), David Murden (9) and Mickey Coburn (9) combined with Nigel Giff (21) to return the best score of the day, an impressive 77pts.

That was two points more than the 75pts recorded by the runners-up, a team made up of seasoned veterans George Rogers (19), Sean Ward (19) and Ollie English (13) along with Martin Crosby (9). They took second place on countback thanks to their 49pts haul over the final nine holes.

The Captains’ Drive In takes place on Sunday, February 24 at 1.30pm and will be followed by a 9 Hole Mixed Scotch Foursomes. Booking on BRS goes live this Thursday at 11am. Dinner afterwards will be provided by D’Lish with a two course meal including tea or coffee €20 while a three course meal with tea or coffee is €25. Please contact the Bar to book your table as booking is essential.

Sunday, February 10 – 14 Hole Champagne Team of Four Winter Series sponsored by Tiernans Centra Blackrock - 1st: Conor McCaughey (6), David Murden (9), Nigel Giff (21), Mickey Coburn (9) 77pts. 2nd: George Rogers (19), Sean Ward (19), Ollie English (13), Martin Crosby (9) 75/49pts.

DUNDALKLADIES

THE third week of the Spring League was played on Saturday 2nd and Tuesday 5th February. The results were superb with Caroline Dunne having a wonderful 35pts.

Class A - 1st Anne McDonnell (18) 20pts/15, 2nd Mags Coburn (18) 20pts, 3rd Pauline Campbell (10) 19pts; Class B - 1st Grainne Mullins (27) 22pts, 2nd Leone Baillie (28) 21pts, 3rd Majella Cassidy (23) 20pts/17; Class C - 1st Caroline Dunne (35) 35pts, 2nd Maura Coyle (35) 22pts, 3rd Linda Fergus (37) 20pts/16/10.

GREENORE

SUNDAY Voucher Competition/ Winter league kindly sponsored by Rice & Roddy Motors: 1st Charles Cunningham (14) 33, 2nd Oliver Dullaghan (15) 30, 3rd Gavin Joyce (23) 30, 4th Kieran Clarke (20) 30(31). Saturday Voucher Competition/Winter league sponsored by Rice & Roddy Motors: 1st Gervase Strain (22) 32 (33), 2nd Niall O’Neill (11) 31(32).

February 3rd Voucher Competition/Winter league, sponsored by Rice & Roddy Motors: 1st Paul Mackle (19) 33, 2nd Michael O’Neill (16) 33, 3rd James O’Hanlon (23) 33(34). February 2nd Voucher Competition/Winter league sponsored by Rice & Roddy Motors: 1st Des McCoy (16) 35 and Runner-up: Michael McKeown (22) 33. Open Gents Singles Completion played on January 22nd: 1st Niall O’Neill (11) 34. Saturday and Sunday next will be voucher competitions, every Tuesday there’s an Open Gents Singles and our next Open Seniors competition will take place on Monday 25th.

Time sheets are available at www. greenoregolfclub.com or from our Pro Shop at 042 9373951.

GREENORELADIES

THE midweek voucher was finally claimed by Marian Jordan with 20 pts. Saturday’s 11-hole Stableford competition winner was Sheila Berrills with a steady 22 pts.

The midweek competition continues Sunday to Friday. Saturday next we have a two-lady team event.