AGOODWALK

CLOVERHILL

WHAT a tremendous finale to the six weeks of our 14 hole Eclectic competition. The competition held over a shortened course off the Green Markers with a Par 55 really took off with the four different handicap categories all very keenly contested until the very last daylight hour on Sunday last.

With hole 12 proving his nemesis until his final card a chip in from off the green for a birdie landed Mullaghbawn’s Graham Johnston (19) on the magical number of 50 Gross which gave him a Nett 31 to give him the best overall score by a single shot from Dundalk’s Martin Gill (16) and Newry’s Martin Hollywood (19).

Cat 1 (0-9) - Paddy Malone; Cat 2 (10-13) Damien Reilly; Cat 3 (14-16) Martin Gill; Cat 4 - Graham Johnston.

Next weekend is an 18 hole the novel chase the flag competition and can be played either Saturday or Sunday.

The opening round of the Seniors Spring League saw John Joe Hassard spring into an early lead in this 5 week competition. It took a countback to separate the leading trio who had 32 points for the 14 holes with John Joe edging out Charlie O Hare and Seamus McCoy. Round two will take place next Thursday at 10am.

All is ready for Captain Paddy Malone Presentation Dinner this coming Saturday Feb 23 in the Clubhouse at 8pm. All the club major prizewinners and competition sponsors will be in attendance for the prize presentation which will be followed by music song & dance.

Club Captain Shane Muckian will be hosting his drive-in on Sunday March 3 at 9-15am followed by a team Scramble. All those wishing to take part are asked to do so by contacting Joe or by putting their name on the timesheet posted in the clubhouse. Thursday Feb 28 is the last day for entries

The Annual General Meeting will take place at 2pm following the Captains Drive-in. Any member with any nominations for committee or have any items for discussion at the meeting must have them submitted in writing or e-mail to the Hon Secretary Mark on or before Feb 28.

DUNDALK

THE Winter Series sponsored by Tiernans Centra Blackrock continued on Sunday with a singles stableford over 14 holes and it was won by nine-handicapper Gerard Carroll who shot an excellent 34 points. That gave him a one-point winning margin as Michael Browne (22) finished with 33, while Adrian Kenny (19) was a point further back.

Three players finished on 31 points, with Clem Walshe (4) taking fourth place on countback from Anthony McGuinness (19) who edged out Fergal McKenna (17), while the seventh and final prize went to David Brennan (14) who shot 30 points after covering the final nine holes in 20 points.

Walshe, who was the 2018 Golfer of the Year, has emerged from his winter hibernation in flying form and last week he was just edged out on countback in the second outing of the 2019 Hilary series at Seapoint Golf Club. On a cold and blustery day, on a course playing to its full length, Walshe shot a 74 and was pipped for victory by Royal Dublin’s Kevin Knightly (3) who eagled the par-five 18th to pip the Dundalk player on countback. This is a big year for Eoin Murphy as he moves into the senior elite ranks and the plus-one handicapper will take a lot of heart from his 73 at the Hilary outing, which won him the gross prize.

Caolan Rafferty’s preparations for the season continue in South Africa over the next fortnight when he takes part in the South African Amateur Championship at King David Mowbray Golf Club and the South African Amateur Strokeplay at De Zalze Golf Club. Rafferty is one of nine players on a GUI panel taking part in both events.

Results: Sunday’s Winter Series 14-Hole Singles Stableford sponsored by Tiernans Centra Blackrock - 1st Gerard Carroll (9) 34pts, 2nd Michael Browne (22) 33pts, 3rd Adrian Kenny (19) 32pts, 4th Clem Walshe (4) 31/20pts, 5th Anthony McGuinness (19) 31/19pts, 6th Fergal McKenna (17) 31pts, 7th David Brennan (14) 30/20pts.

Our new Social Committee are starting off their year with a Table Quiz on Thursday February 28th at 8pm. It’s €20 per team and there might be the ‘odd spot prize’.

DUNDALKLADIES

THE Spring League Week 4 was played on Saturday 9th and Tuesday 12th February. The winning scores proved that a lot of ladies are playing some great golf and enjoying the forgiving weather. It is fantastic to see Marylou Grennan back playing great golf winning Class A with 20pts. Ruth Connolly is still on top form having 21pts winning Class B. We will be hearing a lot more from this very talented golfer throughout the season. Caroline Dunne is going nowhere winning Class C with 20pts. Caroline has played some wonderful golf in the Spring League. Congratulations to all the winners. Result: Class A - Marylou Grennan (18) 20pts, 2nd Mags Coburn (18) 19/14pts, 3rd Jennifer Holland (14) 19pts Class B - 1st Ruth Connolly (21) 21pts, 2nd Siobhan Kearney (23) 19/13pts, 3rd Mary Laverty (24) 19 Class C - 1st Caroline Dunne (35) 20pts, 2nd Mary Dwyer (37) 19/13/6pts, 3rd Pat Cleary Ex Officio (35) 19pts Twos: Siobhan Rogers 9th.

GREENORE

RICE & Roddy Winter League winners were Team Kellegher, Seamus Kennedy 4&3 v Gerry Fearon Des McCoy 1up v Kevin Conlon Oliver Dullaghan 3&2 v Michael Shields Dermot O’Farrell v Derek Larkin 19th Aidan Mernagh v Paddy Lawless 5&4 PJ Carroll v Sean Kellegher 1up Teams tied, Sean Kellegher won on 2nd play-off hole.

Category winners: Cat 1 Padraig Kelly 116pts, Cat 2 Damian Kilgallon 119pts, Cat 3 Oliver Dullaghan 117pts, Cat 4 Gervase Strain 110pts.

Sunday’s Voucher Competition/ Winter League, kindly sponsored by Rice & Roddy Motors: 1st Brian Rafferty (8) 32, 2nd Gerard Gartlan (14) 31 (32), 3rd Stephen Hoey (16) 30, 4th David Norton (14) 30.

Saturday’s Voucher Competition/ Winter League, kindly sponsored by Rice & Roddy Motors: 1st Patrick Ferrigan (21) 30, 2nd Tommy McGuinness (15) 30.

Open Gents Singles Completion played on Tuesday last: 1st Frank O’Hagan (20) 42, 2nd Niall O’Neill (11) 41, Gross prize Kevin McKeown (4) 33.

Next Saturday and Sunday the voucher competitions continue, every Tuesday there’s an Open Gents Singles and our next Open Seniors will be on Monday 25th. Timesheets are available online at www.greenoregolfclub.com or from our Pro Shop.

GREENORELADIES

THE midweek competition is carried over. Winners of Saturday’s 11 hole 2 Lady Team event were Mary P. Kirk and Kay McCartan with 36pts. Midweek competition continues Sun/Fri. Saturday next 11H Singles SF. BRS opens for booking on Wednesday prior at 7pm.

PEADAR’SSOCIETY

THE AGM of the society will be held on Friday 22nd February at 8-30pm. All members are asked to attend. The venue is McGuinness’s Bar Anne Street.