Win some, lose some
Interclub competitions are well underway at Fermoy Golf Club. The long awaited spring weather has finally arrived, the recent dry spell in conjunction with the work carried out on the course has enabled us to return to 18 holes from last weekend. At the same time some areas of the rough still remain high which extends the duration of winter rules until further notice.
The women’s Munster trophy team played against Cork Golf Club last Sunday, 21st April with 3 teams in Fermoy and 2 teams playing in Cork Golf Club. Unfortunately we lost to a very strong Cork team. Thank you to the players who ultimately played a strong match, and thanks also to the caddies, supporters and vice-captain, Mary Aherne, who looked after everyone on the day.
The ladies Intermediate Foursomes teams will get underway against Kinsale next Sunday, April 28th at 2pm, home and away. The Revive Active team also play against Kinsale the following Saturday, home and away. As always your support of the team is greatly appreciated.
LADIES 18 HOLE VOUCHER COMPETITION 21ST AND 22ND APRIL
Result from this competition next week.
DATES FOR THE DIARY - LADIES OPEN DAYS
The Fermoy Golf Club Ladies Open Days are as follows. Teams of 3 and booking through BRS on the website. Catering is available on all these dates. Play in Pink - June 16th and 17th. Lyons Family Pharmacy - June 30th and July 1st. MIG, McCarthy Insurance Group - July 28th and 29th. Fermoy Print & Design - September 1st and 2nd.
PLAY IN PINK RAFFLE TICKETS
Fermoy Golf Club were very proud to have been able to contribute and raised €3,060 for the NBCRI last year. In an effort to increase donations for the Play in Pink fundraiser the ladies committee will be selling raffle tickets up until the play in Pink Open Day on June 16th and 17th. Watch out for the list of fabulous prizes coming soon.
THURSDAY MORNING LADIES 18TH APRIL
A dry and bright start to Thursday morning inspired a good turnout for the Seniors 9 hole scramble. 1st Bríd Quane, Mary Lomasney and Ray Llewellyn with a score of 32.8pts. 2nd Ger O’Sullivan, Mary Lysaght and Catherine Kenneally with 33.3pts. 3rd Mary Wall, Mary Nyhan and Claire De Lacey with 36.7pts.
LADIES UPCOMING FIXTURES
The first qualifying competition of the year is on 28th and 29th April, the format is v par and this competition is kindly sponsored by Spillane’s Butchers.
CLUB LOTTO 17TH APRIL
There was no jackpot winner this week. The next draw is on 24th April and the jackpot will be €1,100. We had two spot prize winners of €25, Denis Goggin and Mick Hickey. Join online and make sure to follow us for regular updates and information on upcoming events and competitions.
MEN’S CLUB INTERCLUB ACTION
Our first showing for the JB Carr Championship ends in victory for the home side! A convincing win in the end, with the first three matches won and the final two called off. Fermoy took an early lead and held on to it through the back nine. Mallow gave a good fight and played some lovely golf, as everyone expects from them, but couldn't catch up in the end. Commiserations to Mallow Golf Club and we wish them the very
best in the future.
As for Fermoy, we now face the winners of Charleville v Mitchelstown away, with a date yet to be announced. Well done to everyone involved and a special thanks to John Mulvihill, team manager, his assistant Thomas Higgins, all the staff in Fermoy Golf Club for looking after everyone for the day and to all the grounds staff. All reports say the course was in great condition for the match, a credit to all.
Elsewhere, our Jimmy Bruen Shield team had less luck, taking a difficult loss to Raffeen Creek away on 20th April. The tough, tight course and strong opponents proved too much for us, suffering a 3-1 loss on the day. Congratulations to Raffeen Creek, who progress to the next round of the shield, we wish them the very best of luck.
RECENT RESULTS MEN'S SINGLES V-PAR 18 HOLES SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH
Category 1 (0-8.7) 1: Sean Carey (06) 6 up Category 2 (8.8-12.8) 1: Freddie Walsh (14) 6 up Category 3 (12.9-16.0) 1: John Devereux (18) 8 up Category 4 (16.1+) 1: Thomas Higgins (23) 6 up.
MEN'S SINGLES STABLEFORD 18 HOLES SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST
Category 1 (0-8.9) 1: Paul Morrissey (07) 41pts Category 2 (9.014.4) 1: Kevin Cotter (14) 43pts Category 3 (14.5+) 1: Donal O'Donoghue (22) 43pts.