Angela scores what it says on the can - 7 up!
Last week’s competition was very kindly sponsored by Allied Irish Bank, and we thank them most sincerely for their continued support for Fermoy Ladies Club. Unfortunately, Monday 11th April which was our main competition day turned out wet and miserable and conditions were far from ideal for golf. While our alternate day Sunday, remained dry for the most part those playing were met with ferociously windy conditions throughout. Despite this both winning scores were returned on Sunday.
In first place was Angela Shealy (42) who returned a great score of 7 up, a number more commonly associated with a well-known canned soft drink. It’s been back-to-back wins for Angela as she also won the Carma competition the previous week. In second was Aine O’Grady (19) who had a very good score of 4 up off her handicap.
WEEKLY COMPETITION
This week’s competition was played over two days instead of the planned three as the course was closed on Easter Sunday due to the heavy rain. As the competition was still in progress when this report was being submitted to TheAvondhu the results will be published later.
UP-COMING COMPETITION
As the Inter club matches are beginning this coming weekend the committee have decided to have an extra alternate day for the weekly competition to facilitate those attending the matches. This coming Sunday 24th Monday 25th and Wednesday 27th April we will play our first Stroke competition for 2022 which is very kindly sponsored by Spillane’s Butchers, Fermoy. Spillane’s Family Butchers are a new sponsor this year and Lady Captain Siobhan on behalf of all the ladies wants to thank Michael and his son James for their very generous sponsorship of Fermoy Ladies Club.
INTER CLUB COMPETITIONS
The Interclub matches are beginning this coming weekend and we wish all the players and Managers the best of luck.
The Mary McKenna is played on a Home & Away format and Fermoy are playing Cork GC in Cork on this coming Saturday 23rd April at 2pm and will play the home leg on Saturday 30th April at 2pm in Fermoy. Team Managers Vera Santry and Kathleen O’Regan.
The Challenge Cup are playing East Cork this coming Sunday 24th April at 2pm and we have a home draw. Team Managers Rita Mulvihill and Mary Barry.
LADIES OPEN DAYS
The open days for Fermoy GC have been finalised and we again thank our wonderful sponsors for their outstanding support for Fermoy Ladies Club. Members €6, Visitors €15.
Monday 9th May, Barnes Jewellers 18-hole singles (visitors prize).
Monday 11th July, Lyons + Family Pharmacy Team of Three.
Monday 15th August, McCarthy Insurance Group Team of Three.
ANY LADIES INTERESTED IN TAKING UP GOLF?
Golf is a wonderful sport; it is enjoyed by people of all ages and at every level thanks to the handicap system and it also has the added benefit of a wonderful social side. The ladies committee are organising a Get into Golf programme for 2022 following on from last year’s very successful one run by Annette Twomey and Martha Brennan. You don’t need any equipment to give the sport a trial run as golf clubs and balls will be provided at the beginner’s session, all you need to bring is a pair of comfortable trainers.
If you are interested in giving this great sport a try, come along on Monday 9th May. It is planned to have two time slots, the first at 6.30pm and another at 7.30pm. For further details and to book a time slot call Martha on 086 0816416.
PRESENTATION OF PRIZES
The first presentation of prizes for 2022 will take place in the clubhouse on tomorrow Friday 22nd April at 8pm. The prizes to be awarded are Mellerick’s Spring League and Carma Boutique.
THURSDAY LADIES
Last Thursday thirteen ladies arrived for the weekly scramble. Numbers were down on recent weeks but being Easter Week, this was expected as members had holiday plans and family visiting for the long weekend. Vera and Kathleen added to the Easter theme with chocolate and Easter Eggs for “everybody in the audience”.
In first place with a great score of 28.7 nett were Ladies Club PRO Audrey Cremen, Mary Kennedy and Josephine Kappis 2.8 ahead of Mary Crowley, Ger O’Sullivan and Eileen O’Sullivan. In third position was the team of Josephine McInerney, Pam Hickey and Mary Lysaght 32.5 nett.
MEN’S REPORT VOUCHER COMP 18H STABLEFORD SAT APRIL 9TH
Category A (0-8.3): 1. Daniel O’Regan (9) 37pts, 2. Donie Nagle (10) 37pts. Category B (8.4-11.7): 1. David Doyle (12) 39pts, 2. Mark O’Driscoll (11) 36pts. Category C (11.8-15.8): 1. Don O’Mahony (13) 43pts, 2. Califf Delaney (14) 40pts. Category D (15.9+): 1. Jason Naughton (22) 41pts, 2. Arthur O’Shaughnessy (21) 39pts.
VOUCHER COMP 18H STABLEFORD, SUN, APRIL 10TH
Category A (0-7.4): 1. Peter Riordan (8) 37pts, 2. Edward O’Riordan (5) 37pts. Category B (7.5-11.5): 1. Colin Crowley (9) 38pts,
2. Brian Cowman (12) 38pts. Category C (11.6-16.2): 1. William Finn (14) 37pts, 2. Mick Allen (15) 35pts. Category D (16.3+):
1. Colm Buckley (25) 37pts, 2. Michael Hourihan (23) 35pts
Categories determined by handicaps of players entered
FRED PERRY
Well done to the Fred Perry Team who won their match against Mallow GC on Thursday last. The match was played in Mallow, and we wish them the best of luck in the next round.
MEN’S OPEN SINGLES S/F
WEDNESDAY, 13TH APRIL
The Spring season has heralded the return of the very popular men’s open singles on Wednesdays. There was a very good turnout on the day and well done to our hard-working Competition Secretary Brendan Lyons who returned an excellent 43 points to take first place. The full results are as follows.
1 Brendan Lyons (17) 43pts, 2 Darragh Nolan (9) 40pts, 3 Alan O’Shea (20) 40pts.
THURSDAY SENIORS
Thirty-eight gents togged out for the ever popular weekly scramble and the winning team with a great score and also the best gross were Don Murray, Alan O’Shea, Joe Dwyer and Michael Fay whose 31 gross converted to 22.6 nett winning on countback from the team of Sean O’Riordan, Con O’Sullivan, Tim Buckley and Liam Butler. In third position were Charlie Hegarty, Pat Santry, Charlie McCarthy and Bernie Maye 24 nett.