What a fantastic and successful weekend!
Brilliant sunshine, very enjoyable golf and a superb atmosphere. Old acquaintances renewed - new acquaintances made.
Sincere thanks to Morrison BMW Cahir, the very generous sponsors, who provided a spectacular display of the top range of electric BMWs to whet the appetite of all competitors.
President Paul Adamson welcomed everyone to the clubhouse and thanked all who had played over the three days, the Classic sponsors, Gary Morrison, Morrison BMW Cahir, all the sponsors of tee boxes, course greenkeeper Declan Walsh, and course team, club professional Paul Eivers and Claire Neligan in ProShop, Lore, Kay and Lian who provided great food and service as always. Special thanks went to Peter McGuire, club treasurer, who steered thefFundraising committee and worked tirelessly to make the Classic the successful event it was.
Captains John Hughes and Mary Lyons supported the sentiments of President Paul and congratulated all the prize winners. Gary Morrison, spoke of the unique format of the Classic, the resulting enjoyable weekend and the pleasure of sponsoring the Club Classic.
CLUB CLASSIC RESULTS
Men: Thomas O'Mahony (13), Paul Kennedy (8), John Darmody (14), 105 pts. Women: Caitlin Fitzgerald (15), Marie Keating, (28) Michelle Keating (14), 97 pts. Mixed: Declan Walsh (10), Alan Walsh (23), Chris Noonan (29). Nearest the Pin: Brendan Halpin 2cm.
Longest Drive Ladies: Caitlin Fitzgerald. Longest Drive Men: Brian Gleeson.
Following presentation of team prizes, the excitement continued as team cards were drawn for the very generous sponsorship prizes. Results of draw of all team cards: 1st prize; James Wade, Denis Browne and Eoin O'Gorman. 2nd prize; P J Phelan, Seamus Moore and Tom O'Dwyer. 3rd prize; William Deveraux, Sean Nugent and Paul Nugent. Congratulations to all team and prize winners.
Thank you to everyone who played in the Classic. Thank you to all the companies, organisations and individuals who sponsored tee box signs. Thank you to Morrisons BMW Cahir for fantastic support and sponsorship. Sunday evening concluded with lively entertainment by The Pheasant Pluckers with thanks to Barry Connolly for arranging same.
LADIES
On Thursday, 25th May, the ladies enjoyed a wonderful round of golf in the O'Brien Pharmacy sponsored Open 3-Ball Waltz competition. Captain Mary Lyons thanked Dermot and Maria O'Brien, O'Brien Pharmacy Cahir, for their very generous support each year to Ladies Club.
RESULTS:
1st: Lisa Blackett (32), Anne Fitzgerald (26), both Cahir Park and Joanne Fitzgerald (20), Dungarvan GC, 85 pts. 2nd: Rosemary Lalor (35), Slievenamon GC, Mary Comerford (28) and Norma O'Brien (21), both Cahir Park, 83 pts. 3rd: Hillary Murphy (31), Breeda Wall (38), Jean Rogers (35), all Cahir Park GC, 81 pts.
Congratulations to all prize winners and many thanks to all the members and visiting teams who supported the very enjoyable waltz competition.
INTERMEDIATE TEAM SUCCESS
Congratulations to team manager, Ann O'Brien and the Intermediate ladies’ team, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Susie Burke, Joanne Quaid, Julie Connolly and Caroline Maher on their victory at home on Saturday, 27th May over West Waterford GC. Best wishes for the next round v Tipperary GC ladies.
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS
Thursday, 1st June, 18 hole v par. Saturday/Sunday 3rd and 4th June, Bramleigh Lodge Nursing Home Summer Series, Qualifier and 18 hole v par.
MONDAY EVENING GOLF
The first Monday evening 12 hole scramble of this summer was very successful and well supported. The winning team members were John Phelan, Jo Doyle and Jake Lindy, 59pts. Second place went to Diarmuid Healy, Carrie Healy and John Mackey, 54pts. Third team; Thomas Quinlan, Mary Cotter and Chris Noonan, 53pts. The prizes were sponsored by organisers, Susan Carey and Catherine English.
MEN’S RESULTS
South Munster Seniors Open – Tuesday, 23rd May. 3 Ball Champagne Scramble. Winners: Francis McCarthy (11), Jimmy McCarthy (21), Peter McCarthy (28), 96pts. Second: Jim Cantwell (19), Francis Davis (22), Willie Walsh (22), 95pts. Third: John Martin (23), Michael O'Sullivan (21), Colman Murphy (17), 94 pts.
Paddy Caplice Memorial Cup 18 Hole (GOY 2), Friday 19th To Sunday 21st May. Winner: Pierce Butler (12) 66 nett (CB). Second: Eoin Carey (9) 66 nett (CB). Gross: Darren Sweeney (-2) 73 Gross. Third: Frank English (18) 66 nett. Please note the Holmpatrick Cup 4/ ball qualifier will take place 2nd to 4th June.
FIND THE GOLFBALL
Result of Find the Golfball draw, Sunday, 28th May. Envelope drawn, Imelda Buckley, her number was 9. Not a winner. Imelda wins €100. Next draw, Saturday, 6th June. Jackpot €1,020.