ONtheFAIRWAYS
ROSSLARE LADIES
October 16 results: 1, Doreen McGovern (11), 36 points; 2, Paula O’Leary (12), 34 points; 3, Catherine Haugh (18), 33 points; 4, Catherine Howard (15), 32 points.
Congratulations to our lady President, Kitty Roche, on winning the Nancy Todd singles matchplay competition versus Paula O’Leary.
An accomplished matchplay performer, the lady President has also reached the final of the club fourball competition. She teams up with Catherine Howard versus Mary O’Shaughnessy and Jean Cullinane in what promises to be a very exciting match.
The annual fourball competition pitting the Wexford residents against those not residing in our Model county takes place on Saturday, October 27, followed by the annual club dinner dance in the clubhouse. Some spaces remain available, so contact the club for reservations.
Booking is now open for the mixed foursomes competition on Sunday, October 28.
Today’s (Tuesday) competition is a team of three rumble and is the last 18-hole event of the season.
The Tuesday, October 30, singles stableford is over 14 holes.
WEXFORD LADIES
Saturday and Thursday, October 13 and 18, 16-hole singles stableford competition, sponsored by Peter Mark (52 played): 1, Marie Kehoe (37), 33 points; 2, Tara Dunne (4), 32 points (back eight); 3, Margaret Atkinson (10), 32 points; gross, Carmel Murphy (7), 30 points; Senior, Therese Glasheen (21), 30 points; nine-hole competition, Patricia Hillis (11), 16 points; nearest the pin, Yvonne MacSweeney, 8m 28 cms.
Next week is our final sponsored competition, a 16-hole single stableford with the backing of Viking Glass.
The presentation for this competition and for the Peter Mark-sponsored competition from October 18 will be held on Thursday, October 25, at 8.30 p.m. Please do your best to attend.
Weather permitting, the 2018 Ryder Cup left-handed golfers v. right-handed golfers challenge for the 3Ts charity fundraiser takes place on Saturday, October 27.
This is a nine-hole matchplay competition, with a team of 20 ‘lefties’ taking on 20 right-handed players. There will also be a €5 entry to predict the results.
Bridge is back! Sessions will be held in the club on Wednesday, November 7, and Wednesday, December 5, commencing at 9.45 a.m.
A reminder that the ladies’ A.G.M. will be held on Monday, November 19, in the clubhouse. All lady members are invited to attend.
TAGHMON SOCIETY
The ninth annual Purple and Gold Cup between Taghmon Golf Society and The Kilmacud Crokes Golf Society from Dublin took place in the resplendent Woodenbridge Golf Club on Sunday, October 14.
There was no bus this year and therefore no pitstop on the return journey, very disappointing. Everyone made their own way up.
At 8.50 a.m., play started on a fine autumnal day after some heavy rain and storm Callum in the previous days, but the course was fully playable bar the bunkers and in otherwise great order.
Everyone enjoyed their golf, except yours truly by having his head wrecked by a team-mate on the first hole!
A total of 48 players took part but, seeing as we had twelve more players than Kilmacud, there were nine matches in the matchplay and three additional foursomes played for the team prizes only.
Nine groups of four set off in teams of two on a fourball better ball stableford point basis, with each match worth one point to the winning pair on a matchplay basis.
The stableford score was kept to sort out winning teams for everyone. Anyone with a society handicap of over 20 was brought back to that, and everyone else played off of their G.U.I.
The score ended at 5.5 to 3.5, and a worthy victory yet again, making the series now seven games to two in Taghmon’s favour. That was the four-in-a-row.
There was much celebration had afterwards in what is without doubt our most keenly-fought fixture of the year. A good few went back to the homebase of Alice Brady’s pub for a long night of wind ups and slagging.
Our man Tony Kelly, with a foot in both camps as usual, was M.C. and chief organiser for the day, getting everybody out on time; set the alarm clock Rory.
Results (almost a clean sweep): 1, Eddie and Nicholas Cousins (T), 53 (€90) - a competition record, well done lads; 2, Frank Kennedy and Jason White (T), 48 (€70); 3, Paddy Kearney and Barry McGrath (T), 47 (€50); front nine, Mark and Robert Furlong (T), 22, back six (€30); back nine, Edward Cousins and Eamon Roche (T), 24 (€30); nearest the pin: fourth hole, Robert Furlong (T), 8’ (€25); eighth hole, Anthony Wadding (T), 35” (€25); eleventh hole, Kevin Dietrich (KC), 16’ (€25); 17th hole, Seán O’Shea (KC), 13’9” (€25).
Well done and congratulations to all the players who participated because at the end of the day it was indeed a team effort and everyone played their part. Even those who didn’t bring in a point added something to the day.
To those who didn’t travel, you don’t know what you missed. Roll on next year where there might be a change of venue, Powerscourt maybe, we shall see in due course.
Many, many thanks to Tony Kelly for all his behind the scenes work in organising this event once again. After the recent pairing in the Ryder Cup, Moliwood was the buzzword on everyone’s lips but we had our own uber-confident dream team who, alas, couldn’t match the professionals and only managed a win in the back nine; hard luck to Couche!
WEXFORD
Tuesday 15-hole Seniors’ scramble: 1, Tom McCafferty (25), Joe Scott (26), Paddy Dundon (27) and John Cotter(13), team handicap 15.3, 42.7 strokes; 2, Michael Byrne (14), Eddie Cousins (24), Tommy Byrne (20) and Brendan Scallan (17), team handicap 12.5, 45.5; 3, Terry Lyons (13), Ollie Dempsey (22) and Joe Hall (23), team handicap 14.5, 46.5.
Saturday 14-hole fourball: 1, John Pitt (19) and Billy Boggan (15), 35 points; 2, Paul Gaddren (14) and Derek Deane (18), 34 points.
To facilitate visitors to our town during the Opera, the Festival Cup sponsored by ESET Technology will continue this week on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday when the winner of this 16-hole open ladies’ and gents’ competition will be announced. Contact the Pro Shop for tee-times.
The winner of the weekly draw was Tom Anslow and, as the jackpot was not won, it will increase to €2,323 next week.
NEW ROSS SENIORS
The frost cleared early but there was still a heavy dew to contend with on Thursday when we had the biggest number of competitors taking part this year.
Fourteen teams faced the starter and all enjoyed their game in pleasant autumn sunshine. There may be a change in starting times for the winter season after the clock goes back as frosty mornings could contribute to a delay each week - full details next week.
Scoring returns were way down on recent days with little or no run on the ball and players often failing to reach the greens in regulation. However, two teams cracked the 90-point target figure with only one point separating them at the end.
Jimmy Furlong (12), Willie Kelly (19), Seán O hUginn (21) and Larry Shannon (21) were the winners with a score of 92 points.
They edged out Jim ‘Ross’ Ryan (17), Pat Traynor (18), Liam Glasheen (21) and Les Jastrebski (25) by the bare minimum.
Third on 89 points came Tony Harford (14), Billy Redmond (19), Frank Boyle (23) and Martin Burke (25).
Nearest the pin prizes were won by Tommy Ryan on the ninth hole and Johnny Hosey on the eleventh.
NEW ROSS
Tuesday fourball: 1, Eddie Morrissey and Andy Lawlor, 26 points.
Men’s singles: 1, Thomas Healy (6), 39 points; 2, Liam Connolly (8), 37 points (last nine); 3, Colin Fenlon (15), 37 points; gross, Michael Ryan, 33 points; Cat. 1, Colm Kehoe (9), 35 points; Cat. 2, Ian Duggan (13), 37 points; Cat. 3, Pat Doyle (16), 36 points.
The next presentation for men will take place on Monday, October 29, following the Halloween four-day competition running from Friday to Monday. This will include all outstanding competitions and will also include winners and runners-up of club matchplays, medal winners, player of the year etc.
We are now taking enties for the winter league. For all new members of the club, this is a series of five 14-hole stableford competitions that are run throughout the winter, with two to three before Christmas and the remainder afterwards.
The entry fee is €25 which covers all five, and it should be placed in the men’s competition box with your preferred tee-time and name stated.
We will try as far as possible to ensure that members get as close to their preferred tee-time, but this may not be possible if too many are opting for the same early times.
We are grateful to Hartley’s Autocraft who have come on board to sponsor the winter league.
NEW ROSS LADIES
Wednesday’s competition was an 18-hole stableford sponsored by Kathleen’s Hair Salon.
Results: 1, Mary Maher (14), 32 points; 2, Breda McManus (22), 31 points; 3, Mary Finn (30), 31 points; Senior, Lillian O’Hanlon (33), 30 points.
The next ladies’ presentation will take place on Wednesday, November 7, at 7.30 p.m.
BUNCLODY
October 13 and 14, men’s singles: 1, Adrian Dunne (8), 35 points; 2, Alan Harrington (3), 34 points; gross, Rory McCarthy (0), 32; 3, Maurice Mahon (14), 34 points.
Seniors’ open singles stableford, October 15: 1, Frank Heffernan (20, Tramore), 36 points (back nine); 2, Ben McLellan (10, Mount Wolseley), 36 points; 3, Thomas Kinlough (18, Enniscorthy), 34 points.
Ladies’ medal: I.L.G.U. silver spoon, Maria Dwyer; I.L.G.U. silver medal, Lucy Healy; I.L.G.U. bronze medal, Maria Dwyer.
October 17, Titleist winter series one, week one: 1, Niall Mooney (12, Hollystown), 38 points; 2, Ben Brosnan (13), 37 points; 3, Gavin Lynch (8, Castlerea), 36 points.
DONOHOE’S SOCIETY
Donohoe’s Society played Blackwater on Sunday, with only 14 players in total.
Results: 1, Pat Morrissey, 36 points; 2, Willie Nolan, 35 points; 3, Nicky Cahill, 35 points.
Nicky also took home the birdie money, but Paul Breen beat him in the the matchplay final with a score of two and one.
Congratulations to John Cahill who had a hole-in-one on the 17th.
The player of the year goes down to the last week, with Jim Breen on 131 and Joe Byrne - needing a win - on 119.
The yellow ball competition takes place on Sunday when we play our last official outing of the year at Rathaspeck Manor. Please be there by 8.45 a.m.
COURTOWN
We keep our fingers crossed that the good weather will continue for the coming weekend when we will have an invitation two-person team event on both Saturday and Sunday.
We will also have an invitation four-person scramble on Bank Holiday Monday.
Tickets are still on sale for our Captain’s dinner which will be held in the clubhouse on Saturday, November 3. Tickets may be purchased in the office or the Pro Shop.
Any combination fourball, October 13 and 14: 1, Steven Doyle (15), David Swords (14), 38 points (last nine); 2, Colman Doyle (25), Ciarán Doyle (19), 38 points; 3, Mick Morrissey (6), Ralph Lennon (10), 33 points (last nine).
Weekly nine-hole turkey: Cat. 1, no card returned; Cat. 2, Paddy Sinnott (15), 18 points.
Wednesday sweep, October 17: 1, Bryan Hughes (14), 31 points (last nine); 2, Pat O’Sullivan (18), 31 points; 3, Alan Lawlor (18), 30 points; 4, Tom Lynch (10), 29 points.
Ladies’ and gents’ singles, October 20: 1, Dave Whelan (23), 38 points; 2, Jim French (17), 35 points; 3, Robert Kiely (13), 34 points; 4, Jim O’Shea (7), 34 points; ladies, Sarah Donnellan (7), 35 points (countback).
BALLYMONEY
Wednesday nine-hole: 1, Michael Hall (12), 20 points; 2, Alan Rapple (13), 20 points; 3, Liam Flynn (16), 20 points.
The weekend singles stableford for gents was the last competition off the back tees before winter.
Results: 1, James Dixon (9), 43 points; 2, Adam O’Sullivan (17), 41 points; 3, Richard McDonald (6), 39 points.
ENNISCORTHY
Gents’ 18 holes singles strokes, Bobby Jones Shield (G.O.T.Y. 10), September 22 and 23, sponsored by Simon Kavanagh of Mitsubishi Motors (109 played; S.S. 73 both days): 1, Eddie Doyle (7), 69 (back nine); 2, Declan Byrne (8), 69 (back nine); gross, Jason Rackard (+1), 71; 3, David Cleary (15), 69 (back nine); 4, James Foley (10), 70; 5, Thomas Kirwan (14), 72 (back nine).
Midweek nine-hole, singles stableford, September 26, sponsored by Mossy Fitzpatrick (56 played): overall, James Sheridan (10), 25 points; Category A, James Buckley (6), 19 points; Category B, Joe Murphy (12), 23 points; Category C, Tim Morrissey (15), 19 points; Category D, J.J. Murphy (22), 18 points.
This was the final midweek competition of the year.
Gents’ 18 holes singles stableford (white tees), Bobby Jones Shield (G.O.T.Y. 10), September 29 and 30, sponsored by Stafford’s Butchers (108 played; S.S. 36 points both days): 1, Des Kehoe (10), 41 points; 2, Graham Donohoe (+3), 40 points (back nine); gross, Jason Rackard (+1), 36 points; 3, Jim Hogan (13), 40 points; 4, Denis Dunne (11), 39 points (back nine); 5, John Furlong (19), 39 points.
Gents’ 18 holes singles stableford (white tees), October 7, sponsored by E.G.C. (78 played): 1, Ger Turner (19), 41 points; 2, Jason Rackard (+1), 40 points; gross, Cormac Martin (1), 33 points; 3, John Furlong (18), 39 points.
Gents’ 18 holes singles stableford (white tees), October 14, sponsored by E.G.C. (82 played; C.S.S. non-qualifying): 1, Eddie Flynn (16), 40 points; 2, James Gilbert (5), 39 points; gross, Jason Rackard (+2), 39 points; 3, Ciarán Tobin (13), 38 points.
Dates for your diary: open four-person team champagne scramble, Saturday, October 27, and Sunday, October 28; ladies’ and gents’ open singles, Bank Holiday Monday, October 29; gents’ open Seniors, November 8.
Congratulations to Liam Sheridan on coming out on top in the gents’ golfer of the year.
The top five final standings were: 1, Liam Sheridan, 139; 2, John Colclough, 126; 3, Jason Rackard, 115; 4, Adam Jordan, 108; 5, Paul Lynch, 96.
We would like to congratulate our professional, Stephen Fitzpatrick, and his wife, Lorraine, on the birth of their third child, Ann Marie.
The cIub A.G.M’s are happening earlier than usual this year. According to the new constitution, it will be held on December 9.
If you have any motions or nominations, get them into the Honorary Secretary A.S.A.P.