Sun, sand and 18 holes!
Our good weather continues, the fairways firm up and the drives lengthen as we experience some fantastic golfing weather at the end of March. Our greens have been sandy for the past week since they have been hollow-tined and topdressed with sand – a vital part of ongoing maintenance which I am confident will pay dividends in maintaining the super quality of greens to which we have become accustomed.
Last week also saw the return to 18-hole golf as the ‘across the road’ holes opened up for play. As daylight lengthens so does the length of the round of golf!
The club also wishes to extend congratulations to one of our members Kevin O’Gorman who achieved the World’s Best Master Distiller award in London on 24th March – Slainte Kevin!
CORBETT COURT SPRING LEAGUE
The final round of the Spring League was held last weekend 25th/26th/27th March in tandem with the usual 18-hole open weekend competition. At the time of writing the results were not to hand but will be emailed to all as soon as available. The final of the league will be played next weekend and contested by four teams over the 1st/2nd/3rd April. The list of teams who have qualified will also be posted on the club noticeboard.
Best of luck to all taking part and thank you again to Declan Corbett for his kind and generous sponsorship.
INTERCLUB COMPETITIONS
The sheets for players for the Bruen, Pierce Purcell, Fred Perry and All-Ireland fourball competitions will be posted in the clubhouse shortly – for those who might be interested please add your name to the sheet and/or speak to the relevant team captain.
MEN’S CLUB NEWS
Results 25th, 26th and 27th March 18 Holes Open Singles 1st Adrian Mulley (24.6) 44pts. 2nd Ger Harte (7.8) 43pts. Gross Kieran Dennehy (0.1) 35pts 3rd Seamus Walsh (21.4) 42pts (b9).
LADIES’ CLUB NOTES
The weather is improving, and the days are getting longer so it’s a perfect time to try a new outdoor activity. We are welcoming new lady members for 2022. Winner of prize sponsored by Auveen McMahon was 1st - Jean Roche (34) 33 pts. This week’s competition is sponsored by Ursula Dolan.
We had a very successful meeting on Saturday evening, where Bunty Flynn and Catherine Kavanagh imparted their knowledge on rules of golf and the handicap system. Sincere thank you to both Catherine and Bunty for their time and expertise. We had a great turn out with over 30 lady members - it was great to see so many experienced and new golfers connecting and chatting through the multifaceted world of rules of golf.
SEANOIRI
Results of seanoiri scramble held on Thursday, March 24th as follows. Winners - Pat Kavanagh, Ml O’Sullivan and Gorm Priesler 47.0 nett. 2nd - Tom Dwane, Sean Howard, Jim Griffin and John Seymour 47.5 nett. 3rd - Richie Cahill, Peter Darrer and John O’Keeney 48.6 nett. On the table for Thursday 31st are Peter Darrer, John Seymour and Gorm Priesler.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Next weekend 1st/2nd/3rd April sees the final of the Spring League take place in tandem with and our regular weekend 18 hole open singles competition.
The entry sheet for the men’s singles matchplay competition will also be posted on the club noticeboard shortly – please add your name if you wish to enter.