Class act for Mitchelstown Golf Club
Our annual fundraising Club Classic returned this year with a bang after 2 years of Covid cancellation. The success of the event would almost tempt one to say it was worth the wait!
There were no losers during the 2 day event which saw favourable weather conditions, a course in superb condition, smooth organisation, happy golfers and great food. It was extremely gratifying to hear the positive and favourable comments from participating golfers (both members and non-members) as they came off the course and as they left the clubhouse.
The success of the event was due in no small part to the efforts of the organising committee and helpers (from both the men’s and ladies’ clubs), the greenkeepers/ground staff, Dolores from admin, and Jennifer and Mary from the catering side. Much work went on “behind the scenes” – thank you to all who contributed and participated. It was a fitting occasion to remember the late, great Jimmy Walsh whose Memorial Trophy was presented to the winning team by his nephew Billy Walsh.
A huge thank you must also be extended to our numerous generous sponsors and to our members who organised teams for the event. Our main sponsors were Kerrygold Park (as arranged by Annette Henebery), and our main raffle prize (much coveted) was sourced by Noelle Finn from AIB. Jerry Carey and his wife Patricia were as usual very generous in their sponsorship of our Club Classic. The support of local and national businesses is much appreciated by all associated with Mitchelstown GC and we would continue to encourage our members to support our sponsors where possible.
MITCHELSTOWN GOLF CLUB CLUB CLASSIC 12TH AND 13TH MAY
Golf Ireland teams. Winners Liam Gamble, John O’Keeffe and Ger Kearney 67pts, 2nd Mark O’Donnell, Pa McGrath and Pat O’Shaughnessy (James Hayes Team) 64pts, 3rd Colman Murphy, John Martin and Ml O’Sullivan 60pts, gross Ger Hellen, Jim Moran and Roy O‘Riordan (Neodyne) 46pts gr, 4th Ger O’Keeffe, Richie Farrell and Ml O’Donovan 59pts, 5th Fergal Whelton, Ned Finn and Liam Gamble 58pts, 6th Niall Griffey, Phillip Bargary and Declan Lonergan (Dairygold) 57pts, 7th Catherine Kavanagh, Jean Roche and Shauna Geary (Kerrygold) 57pts, 8th Michael Kiely, Mary Kiely and Noelle Fleming (Kilo Transport) 57pts.
Non Golf Ireland teams. Winners Quinn Perry, Frank Leonard and Tim Leonard (Quinn Perry Construction) 60pts. 2nd James O’Doherty, James O’Doherty (Jnr) and Ger Browne (J O’D Foods) 53pts. Long Drive – Men Paudie Donegan. Long Drive – Ladies Noelle Fleming. Nearest the Pin Michael Fogarty (47”). 1st prize raffle (Two “hats” for JP McManus Pro-Am Adare in July) was won by Denis Nolan – have a great 2 days out Denis!
MEN’S CLUB NEWS
Results 14th and 15th May 18 Holes Open Singles 1st Sean Baker (23.5) 46pts, 2nd David Ahern (24.8) 43pts, Gross Kieran Dennehy 37pts, 3rd Jamie Moynihan (6.7) 42pts. Results of Tuesdays 12 hole competition and Wednesdays qualifier will printed next week. Congratulations to our Pierce Purcell team who defeated Slievenamon on Sat, 14th May.
LADIES’ NOTES
2nd round of the Coolflow Ltd Summer League, in conjunction with our weekly competition. Results of prize sponsored by Margaret Ann Hanley - 1st: Eibhlin O’Brien (13) 42pts, 2nd: Mary Keily (17) 38pts, Gross: Rita O’Brien (10) 26pts, 3rd: Aileen Dennehy (39) 37pts.
We had a lot of great scoring this week, with an increased number of people playing, which is brilliant to see. This week’s competition is sponsored by Marie Lineen - Sat 14th, Sun 15th and Wed 18th May. This will be the 3rd round of the Coolflow Ltd Summer League and is a weekly stroke/medal. competition. We are very grateful to Coolflow Ltd for the kind sponsorship for the league.
LADIES CLUB OPEN DAYS
We have a number of ladies open days coming up over the summer. The first of these is on Wednesday, 25th May and is sponsored by The Wardrobe Boutique. This is a threeball and is a great opportunity to invite friends from other clubs to play. Entry fee for this competition for visitors is €15.
SEANOIRI
The Seanoiri weekly competition will re-commence on Thursday, 19th May. On the table are Jim Flynn, Jim Griffin and John Lineen.
WANT TO JOIN?
Anyone considering taking up golf or joining our club please contact Dolores on 025-24072. All enquiries welcome.