We’re all behind Ballygiblin on Saturday
What a feast of local sporting interest we have to look forward to this weekend in Mitchelstown. Croke Park beckons for a large number of our members on Saturday as Ballygiblin take on Mooncoin in the Junior All-Ireland club hurling final. When Covid put a stop to GAA action in 2020 we were delighted to welcome a number of members from the local GAA clubs. For that reason Mitchelstown Golf Club is fully behind the Bally boys again this weekend.
The red and white colours of Ballygiblin are being proudly flown from the flagpole in the clubhouse since early this week as a sign of solidarity. Mitchelstown Golf Club has hosted the Ballygiblin Golf Classic on a number of occasions over the years. The club is always delighted to host fundraising classics for the local GAA clubs. Golf will definitely take a back row seat for many of our members on Saturday as excitement builds ahead of the big match. Victory over Mooncoin at Croke Park will mean that golf on Sunday will probably also be out of the question for many members. We wish the team and club officers the very best and sincerely hope that the you return with the cup. The town and locality could certainly do with a lift after a few tough years. We wish all those travelling to Croke Park safe driving and don’t forget the last person out has to turn off the lights!!!
MEN’S CLUB NEWS
Last weekend’s open singles was played in variable weather conditions. Terry English (24.5) was the winner with 37 points. Well done Terry. Michael English (13.7) finished in second place with 36 points. The category prizes went to Jamie Finn (36pts), Paudie Donegan (35pts) and John McCleary (34pts). The excellent scoring by all the prize winners last week is reflective of the excellent condition of the course but in spite of the weather the competition attracted a fine entry.
This weekend we will be running a 15 hole open singles event and tee times can be booked by phoning 025-24072 or by booking on line via the BRS system. Members and visitors are reminded that updated course information can be found by phoning 025-24231. Members are reminded that the Corbett Court Spring League will commence in 2 weeks’ time and those wishing to participate should put their name on the entry sheet in the hallway before the draw is made.
LADIES CLUB NEWS
Results of competition Sat 4th December to December 8th 2021 sponsored by Siobhan O’Mahony. Winner Lisa Brenock. Sunday 12th to 15th December Christmas cake sponsored by Olivia O’Meara. Winner Geraldine O’Donovan. 2nd Annette Hennebry
December 26th to 6th January 21/22 on going competition, sponsored by Betty Luddy. Winner Lisa Brenock. January Saturday 15th to Wednesday 19th, 2022 sponsored by Mary Williams Murphy. Winner Annette Henebery. 2nd Rita O’Brien. Gross Catherine Kavanagh. January 22nd to 26th sponsored by Liz Maher. Winner Lisa Brenock. 1st silver Catherine Kavanagh. 1st Bronze Mag Slattery.
SEANOIRI NEWS
Results of Seanoiri competition on Thursday Jan 27th John Nyhan, John Lineen and Gorm Priesler - 44.7 nett. Pat Kavanagh, Mike Fogarty, Liam Gamble and Jim Griffin - 45.5 nett. John McCarthy, Ciaran Dolan, Willie Casey and Bernie Caffrey - 47.7 nett.
CORBETT COURT SPONSORED SPRING LEAGUE
The Spring League is set to start on the weekend of 11th, 12th and 13th February. This has been kindly sponsored again this year by Corbett Court Restaurant. The entry sheet for this will be placed on the results notice board. If you wish to entry the league please sign this sheet ASAP. Entry sheet will only be available for signing until Thursday, February 10. Entry fee €5 to be paid in cash the first weekend it’s played. Rules and structure of the league will be posted on the notice. The Corbett Court traditionally heralds the real start of competitive golf for the men’s section of the club. The club is extremely grateful to Declan Corbett for his generous sponsorship again this year. The Corbett Court Spring League was one of the events we lost to Covid restrictions in 2021. It’s great to have it back on the competition agenda again this year.
WE’RE OPEN FOR MEMBERSHIP BUT CLOSE TO CAPACITY
Our membership grew by 121 last year. Membership application since the start on this year has already hit double digits and we are getting close to capacity. 2021 was another very successful year for Mitchelstown Golf Club and the future is looking particularly bright.
We will remain open for new members at present and we welcome the new members that have joined us since the start of 2022. Please contact the office on 02524072 or via email if you wish to apply for membership. We look forward to hearing from anyone who has a desire to take the game up but be aware that we are close to capacity based on the recent influx of applications for membership.
GOLF SOCIETY BOOKINGS
The club is currently formalising the events calendar for next year. We have already taken a number of golf society bookings for 2022. To avoid disappointment for next year we are advising that golf society secretaries contact Dolores on 025-24072 during office hours or by email at info@mitchelstown-golf.com to reserve your preferred date and time. We are now offering an excellent catering service at the club and we are geared up better than ever to look after the needs of societies on and off the course. If Mitchelstown’s superb golf course is on your list of “must play” courses for 2022 we look forward to hearing from you asap.