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NEW ROSS
Due to the great help of the many volunteers who cleaned up the mess left by Hurricane Ophelia, the course was ready for the weekend stableford competition. They did tremendous work and the thanks of all goes to them for their time and effort.
There were many trees felled by the storm but thankfully all the greens avoided damage and the course itself escaped relatively unscathed.
Some good scores were returned, none better than that by the winner of the competition, Seamus Aldridge (10), who brought in an excellent 41 points.
He barely pipped the Duncannon man, Jamesie Wallace (22), who finished with 40 points, whilst Seán Diskin (16) took third place with 38 points after a countback over the last three holes. The gross prize went to John O’Connor with 31 points.
Martin Kehoe (7) took Category 1 with 37 points, John Howlin (11) was the winner of Category 2 with 38 points, and the Category 3 prize went to Tony Redmond (17) with 38 points also.
All members are reminded that the E.G.M. is on this Friday night with a number of motions down for discussion. Anyone who needs clarification on any of those, please contact the manager, Joe Foran, who will be only too happy to explain them to you.
NEW ROSS SENIORS
We had a delayed start to our outing on Thursday with heavy morning rain pelting down. Thankfully, it cleared and all twelve teams got away and enjoyed a mild, dry day afterwards.
We ran the competition in aid of St. Vincent De Paul and we got a generous response both in entry fees and support for the raffle, the combination of which raised €500 for this deserving cause.
Out on the course the going was tough but with bunkers out of play and placing everywhere some good scores were expected. We were not disappointed as the first two teams home broke the one hundred points target mark.
Taking the accolades and the whiskey were John Murphy (17), Dan Quigley (18), Frank Boyle (20) and Jamesie Wallace (22) with 102 points. Only a point behind (101) and in second place came Willie Byrne (15), Eamon Delaney (16), Robert O’Dwyer (21) and Jim Kehoe (25).
The third spot went to a three-person team composed of Tom Murphy (16), Paddy Bennett (19) and Fr. Jim Curtis (22), with the trio shooting 99 points (93+6). Nearest the pin prizes were won by Willie Byrne on the ninth hole and John Murphy on the eleventh.
Our raffle winners were Kenny Irwin, Tony Redmond, Kevin Treacy, Fr. Jim Curtis, Frank Boyle, Tony Wallace, Steve Travis, John Murphy and Brian Dolan. Many thanks to our generous sponsors of the raffle prizes, Dermot Kehoe Ltd., Molloy’s SuperValu, Glanbia and Brian Bailey - your kind support was much appreciated.
On the draw board for November are Larry Shannon, Willie Naddy and Jim ‘Ross’ Ryan. The draw for teams is at 9.40 a.m. sharp each Thursday.
NEW ROSS LADIES
Last Wednesday lovely autumn weather allowed the ladies to really enjoy the scramble sponsored by New Ross and Bunclody Credit Union.
Results: 1, Rita Furlong (33), Adeline Foxe (27), Mary Rose Ryan (34), 52.6; 2, Marie Therese Wall (20), Anne Curtis (Adm., 21), Geraldine Mackey (12), 52.7; 3, Liz Bennett (9), Teresa Byrne (20), Margaret Furlong (15), 53.6.
This Wednesday (November 1) the 14-hole stableford is sponsored by Barrow Office Supplies, John Street, New Ross.
Watch the noticeboard in the locker room for updates on winter conditions!
Names are being taken for the winter league which will start in November. Add your name to the the list posted in the locker room if you want to play in this team event. Teams will be drawn on Friday, November 10.
Short game lessons will continue this week at the usual times.
The Get Into Golf girls will play a foursome next Saturday with a member. Many thanks to the members who have volunteered for these events because they are very important for integrating new golfers.
Remember, there is an ongoing nine-hole competition. Just put names in the book in the locker room and the money in the envelope.
ROSSLARE
The final medal competition of the year was played in Rosslare on Sunday week.
The winner, and only player to break 70, was Patrick Fitzharris (12). Patrick played very steadily and in halves of 41 and 40 had one birdie, at the seventh.
He won by one shot from the very consistent Anthony Duggan (6) who put together halves of 38 which included birdies at the seventh and tenth. Third on 72 was Murt Joyce (7).
In conjunction with the medal there was a veterans’ competition played on the green course. This was won with 41 points by Donal O’Flaherty (14). He had a two at the tenth in halves of 22 and 19.
Thomas Walsh (23) was second on 40 points, with Pat Rossiter (7) third on 38 points.
The final matchplay event of the year, the Pettitt Cup, was played on Monday. Despite conceding seven shots to his opponent, Ken Maher (11), Liam McNamara (4) proved too good.
Liam, who was capped over one hundred times for Ireland, is one of the most consistent players in the club. In the semi-finals Liam beat Brian Hall-O’Mahony and Ken beat Con Murphy.
The following are the results of all the club matchplay competitions of the year - Walsh Cup (foursomes): winners, Dan Cash, Vinnie O’Reilly; runners-up, Philip Balfe, Greg Kelleher; beaten semi-finalists, Derek Evans and Boyd Scott, Willie Cuddihy and Robin Gardner.
Mixed Scotch foursomes: winners, Ken and Dorcas Maher; runners-up, Michael and Eileen Brosnan.
Hogan Cup (veterans): winner, Pat Rossiter; runner-up, Paddy Lonergan.
Gaynor Trophy (low handicap): winner, Gary Collins; runner-up, Philip Balfe.
Player of the year: winner, Jim Cullimore; runner-up, Thomas Rowe.
ROSSLARE LADIES
Last Tuesday was to be our last 18-hole competition and a reverse rumble team of three (all scores on first six holes, two scores on middle six holes, and one score on last six holes).
However, when we all got out of bed and peaked out the window, many returned straight back to bed or met for coffee. In the end the weather did clear up and the competition was played over twelve holes.
There are always those who will brave any weather, and 13 teams played with everyone having a spell in the rain. Well done to Joan Wallace, Geraldine Roche and Trish Devereux who came first with 52 points.
The last of the club matchplay competitions (fourball) has finally been completed. Paula Stafford and Catherine Haugh beat Miriam Geraghty and Catherine Young to make the final, while Eleanor O’Connor and Catherine Howard beat Brigid Doyle and Jane O’Shea to advance... and oh, what a final!
Paula and Catherine were three up on the sixth, two up after the ninth, three up after the tenth, three up going into the 14th. Then Eleanor and Catherine won the 14th, all square on the 15th.
Now two down, they won the 16th and 17th to make both teams all square. Then darkness came, and they decided to wait until Monday morning, daylight and fresh after the weekend to resume the match.
The 18th hole was played and all square, and on the 19th Paula putted a ball that went in and then out of the hole. Catherine won with a par on the 20th, leaving Eleanor O’Connor and Catherine Howard as the winners.
On Saturday we had what used to be As v. Bs, locals v. holiday-makers rivalry matchplay competitions. This year the lady locals beat the holiday-makers narrowly 6-5. We (the locals) had to brace ourselves, and put on our best show having been hockeyed last year. By evening, all was back to normal, with dinner, wine and dancing.
Tuesday, November 7, is a singles stableford competiton over 14 holes.
Tuesday, October 24, team of three reverse rumble (twelve holes): 1, Joan Wallace (17/11), Geraldine Roche (21/14), Trish Devereux (21/14), 52 points.
WEXFORD LADIES
The winners of last week’s Senior’s competition held on Monday, October 23, were: 1, Sally O’Neill (21), 30 points (back seven); 2, Louise Boshoff (16), 30 points; 3, Patricia Boyd (22), 28 points; 4, Beppi O’Connor (18), 27 points.
Twenty-two players took part in Thursday’s 16-hole singles stableford competition. Results: 1, Louise Boshoff (16), 34 points; 2, Helen Robinson (8), 31 points (back nine); 3, Margaret Hearne (16), 31 points.
The ten-hole competition was won by Angela Kelly (36) with 15 points. Nearest the pin on the ninth was Patricia Boyd with 1m 24cm.
If you are a singer, dancer, musician or entertainer, Theresa Kehoe would love to hear from you as rehearsals will commence shortly for this year’s Christmas party!
This week’s Thursday’s (November 2) competition is a 14-hole, three-person reverse waltz.
BUNCLODY
Men’s singles stableford, October 21-22: 1, Tony Murphy (15), 40 points; 2, Willie Harte (9), 37 points; gross, Clive Murphy (5), 29 points; 3, Pat Byrne (Ballinastraw, 16), 33 points.
ENNISCORTHY LADIES
The ladies’ competitions were concluded for the 2017 season with the end-of-season scramble on Tuesday. The awards for order of merit for 2017 were also presented to a full house where the ladies enjoyed a beautiful lunch!
Results: 1, Eimear McGrath, Helene Daly, Jane Whelan, 49.3; 2, Maeve McCauley, Liz Askins, Helen Murphy, 50.9; 3, Julie McCarthy, Bernie Delaney, Josie Gahan, 51.2.
Order of merit 2017: golfer of the year, Ciara Sharkey; silver spoon, Ciara Sharkey; silver medal, Ciara Sharkey; bronze medal, Kay Ryan; club singles matchplay, Pauline Rogan; club fourball, Mary O’Shea and Mary McCauley; Gill Leo, Louise Furlong.
Congratulations to all our winners and to the winners throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you all again for the 2018 season.
We also wish to thank all our sponsors for their generous support of our competitions.
Thanks also to the course staff for keeping the course in such fantastic condition, and the bar and catering staff for their tasty delights!
Finally, thanks to our local newspapers for publishing our notes each week, it is very much appreciated.
We look forward to seeing you all here for the 2018 season.
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DONOHOE’S SOCIETY
Donohoe’s Golf Society played Rathaspeck Manor on Sunday, with 23 players in total on a lovely sunny morning for our last official outing of the year.
Results: 1, Paul Breen with a great score of 42 points; 2, Billy Larkin, 37 points; 3, John Sullivan, 37 points (he was trying to walk on water during his round!).
The birdie money was won by Trevor Murphy with two birdies. The yellow ball team winners with a great score of 39 points were Trevor Murphy, Lar Morrissey and Martin Collins.
Next week we play Quinnagh House for our first game for turkeys. Please be there by 8.45 a.m.
COURTOWN
The Lunar golf which was played on Friday proved to be a great success, and most of those who took part say that they cannot wait for the next one.
It was a four-person team event with two teams starting on each of the nine holes that were played. Unfortunately, when I went to get the results of this event they were like the third secret of Fatima so I have nothing to report except that it was enjoyed by all.
Wednesday sweep, October 25: 1, Eric Nunan (20), 29 points; 2, Darragh Hobbs (4), 29 - 1 = 28 points; 3, John G. Kinsella (18), 27 points (last three); 4, Liam Flynn (16), 27 points (last nine).
The two-person team event on Saturday and Sunday was one with a slight difference, a 15-hole competition with both players to score on every second hole.
Results: 1, Donal Sheehan (16), Paul Keogh (14), 51 points; 2, Niall Murray (11), David Kennedy (13), 50 points; 3, Rory Farrell (14), Nick Noblet (15), 49 points.
Next weekend’s competition will be a ladies’ and gents’ turkey singles, and it will also be the third round of the Colman Doyle Finance winter league. Please remember to return two cards if you are playing in both competitions.
On Saturday evening our Captains, Laura Funge and John Fitzgerald, will host their Captains’ dinner. This is really good value with a three-course meal followed by entertainment for only €30 per person. There are still a limited number of places available, so contact the club on 05394-25166 to make a reservation.
BALLYMONEY
Wednesday nine-hole competition (mixed): 1, Thomas Doolan (23), 21 points; 2, Liam Redmond (10), 20 points; 3, Sammy Walker (9), 19 points.
Weekend singles stableford (mixed): 1, Richard McDonald (11), 42 points; 2, Seán Furlong (11), 41 points; 3, Thomas Doolan (23), 40 points; 4, Robbie Kehoe (12), 40 points; front nine, Ron Breen; back nine, Anthony G. Doyle.
The draw for the winter league is made, with team details in the clubhouse.
ENNISCORTHY
The annual prizegiving of the club golfer of the year, the club fourball winners and the club singles winner took place on Saturday.
The team and management of the successful Provincial Towns Challenge Cup and the Barton Cup champions were also in attendance for their official team photographs taken by Des Kehoe.
The club fourball winners were announced as Paul Cosgrave and Nicky Murphy, with Philip Browne and Joe Delaney the beaten finalists.
Club singles winner was James Morrissey over Shane Fortune. Both competitions were sponsored by Mick Dee.
The club golfer of the year was announced as Cormac Martin, and Charlotte Redmond presented the Eugene Redmond Perpetual Trophy to the 2017 winner.
Turkey competition, singles stableford, October 21 and 22, sponsored by E.G.C.: Cat. A (0-9), Joe Kelly (6), 34 points; Cat. B (10-18), Pat Mulvey (17), 34 points; Cat. C (19+), John Warren (20), 35 points.
The P.G.A. winter series is on again at 8 a.m. on November 4 and 5.
The Inter-Dublin Society tournament is on November 4, starting at 9.10 a.m.
For the full report please look at the club website in the news section.