Munster Women’s Senior Amateur Open champion
Huge congratulations to Paula Walsh on her magnificent victory at Monkstown Golf Club in the Women’s Senior Amateur Open Championship last week.
After a thrilling finish Paula won one stroke clear of her rivals on -1 and in doing so claimed the title for a second time. Paula previously won this coveted title in 2017. Paula was level par for her front nine and despite a birdie on the 11th she dropped back to level again before the crucial birdie on the last.
Everyone in Doneraile Golf Club was thrilled for Paula when the news broke. Paula has worked tirelessly at her golf playing off a handicap of 2.8. Great to see all her hard work paying off. She is a fantastic role model for our next generation of golfers in Doneraile who goes about her business quietly with pride and dedication to Doneraile Golf Club.
DONERAILE GOLF CLUB OPEN WEEK 2023
We are delighted to announce that we will be running our annual open week from Friday, 12th May to Sunday, 21st May inclusive. There will be various competition formats and further details will be issued soon.
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY MEMBERSHIP OFFER
Doneraile Golf Club is open for membership. All of us who play know that golf offers so much more. Not only is it a hobby for life, it offers a social outlet as well as a healthy lifestyle option. Membership of a golf club is a great way to be part of the local community and network with other people from the area. A chance to meet like-minded people, forming life-long friendships. We offer a wide variety of competitions, both at weekends and midweek. Being a member gives you the opportunity to play when you like and generally as often as you like. Our clubhouse is a great place for eating, drinking and socialising with your friends.
New members can avail of a special introductory offer. For further information please contact Michael Forde treasurer forde.mike50@ gmail.com 087-2205803 or Frank Carey, 086-4055255 admin@donerailegolfclub.com.
COURSE UPDATE
The bunkers and run off areas around the greens are now open. Please rake bunkers after use and avoid taking caddy cars into new run off areas. At present there are a number of areas on the course that have been reseeded and the grass may not have grown yet. Free drop off all brown areas. Please keep off the new tee boxes as they are not ready for play as yet. Your co-operation is appreciated.
CARE OF THE GREENS
All members and visitors have a role to play in ensuring our course remains in pristine condition. To keep our greens in excellent condition please repair all pitch marks. Every chip, pitch, and full shot has the potential to leave a mark on the surface of a green, especially in soft or wet conditions. You should repair any pitch marks that you see, even those that belong to the groups in front if they failed to repair them.
Our course is in great condition thanks to the professionalism and hard work of our course staff, Seamus, John and Pius.
DONERAILE GOLF CLUB GIFT VOUCHERS
Vouchers from the Golf Club would make a great gift. They can be purchased for any amount and can be redeemed in the bar/restaurant, green fees or towards membership. If you would like to purchase please contact Michael Forde 0872205803 or Frank Carey 086-4055255 or admin@donerailegolfclub.com.
GOLF IRELAND INTER CLUB RESULTS
Our Interclub competitions commenced last week with our mixed foursomes competing against Newcastle West Golf Club. Both teams braved the bitterly cold and windy conditions. After a tough match Doneraile were victorious on the night. It was great to see great sportsmanship between both teams. Thanks to our opponents Newcastle West for a sporting match.
Congratulations to all the panel and team managers Sean Collins and Tom Meade. Thanks to Seamus, John and Pius who continuously present our course in superb condition. Many thanks to all the supporters who braved the elements on the night to come out and support our mixed foursomes team. Your presence and support was very much appreciated. We now face Ceann Sibeal in the next round with home venue.
GOLF IRELAND INTERCLUB FIXTURES
Our Gents JB Carr team take on our near neighbours, Fermoy Golf Club in the first round of the JB Carr tournament on Friday, 21st April at 2pm in Doneraile. Best of luck to all the panel and team managers President Denny Cole and Frank Carey.
Our Ladies challenge cup team under the management of Noreen Roche and Ellen Walsh play their first match against Berehaven this Sunday, 23rd April at 1pm in Doneraile. Best of luck to all the ladies. Support for both teams would be greatly appreciated.
EASTER BUNNY GREENSOMES RESULTS
1st Eddie and Noreen Roche 54 nett, 2nd Colie and Breda Murphy 54.2 nett. Congratulations folks and thanks to everyone who played and supported the competition. Thanks also to our competition secretaries Ellen Walsh and Tom Meade.
SENIORS’ RESULTS
Tuesday, 11th April - 1st Paddy Hanley, Russell O’Brien, Breda Murphy, Anna Cotter 34 1/7, 2nd Tim Hickey, Richard Bohane, Joan Harrington 35, Gross Diarmuid O’Flynn, Jim Fitzpatrick, Pius O’Callaghan, Eileen O’Donovan -6, 3rd Eilish Lane-Nagle, Mary Kelleher, Noel O’Brien, Dave Relihan 35 4/7.
Congratulations to all the prize winners and we hope everyone enjoyed their game.
LADIES’ RESULTS
Saturday and Sunday, 15th and 16th April, 18 hole singles - winner Anne Barrett 41 points . Well done Anne and thanks to all the ladies who played and supported the competition.
LADIES’ FIXTURES
12 hole singles ongoing commenced on Wednesday, 12th April and runs up until Wednesday 3rd May. Weather permitting the Ladies Committee will continue with the Wednesday draws. Draw at 10am on Wednesday, 26th April.
Anyone wishing to play in the draw needs to have their name in the clubhouse by 9.45am. A member of the committee will be available to oversee the draw. Members support of our weekly competitions would be very much appreciated.
GENTS’ RESULTS
Saturday and Sunday, 15th and 16th April. 1st Dave Relihan 51 points, 2nd Sean Barrett 47 points, Gross Tim O’Mahony 39 points. Congratulations to all the prize winners and thanks to everyone who played and supported the competition.
GENTS’ FIXTURES
12 Hole Singles Ongoing. Saturday and Sunday, 22nd and 23rd April 18 Holes Singles. Members’ support of our weekly competitions would be very much appreciated.
JUNIOR GOLF
The Easter holidays were a busy time for our junior golfers. Our Juniors and Cadets were on the course bright and early again last Thursday morning. They played a fun scramble and lovely golf was played. There was great excitement to meet members of the home nations team and see the beautiful trophy. All the children had a lovely morning.
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped out on the day and to everyone who organised and helped in any way to ensure our juniors and cadets got to play golf over the Easter holidays. Thanks to their parents for their cooperation and support of our golf club.
GOLF IRELAND ALL-IRELAND SCHOOLS GOLF FINAL
St Mary’s Secondary School, Mallow contest the Junior Schools All-Ireland Golf final in Milltown Golf Club, Dublin on Monday, 24th April. St Mary’s are represented by club members Niamh O’Sullivan, Anna O’Brien and Muireann O’Sullivan. Doneraile Golf Club would like to wish the girls and everyone involved the very best of luck.