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NEW ROSS

A brilliant turn-out of over 140 competed in last weekend’s winter league round three competition, sponsored by Hartley’s Motorcraft, with very good scoring recorded.

Results: 1, Paul Brennan (14), 35 points (last nine); 2, Mossy Ryan (17), 35 points; 3, John Hackett (12), 34 points; gross, Ger Ronan, 28 points; Cat. 1, John Flynn (8), 31 points; Cat. 2, Barry Mullane (14), 33 points; Cat. 3, Danny Hayes (18), 32 points (last nine).

The 14-hole format is proving popular and the selection of holes in play each weekend keeps the challenge fresh for everyone.

Next weekend sees the fourth round of the winter league, with playing times on both Saturday and Sunday.

The Split The Pot draw has been deferred to next Sunday. Entries may be made as always via the bar/restaurant.

The course is holding up very well as we move towards spring. Every golfer can assist in maintaining this by continuing to repair any pitch marks they see, filling divots and raking bunkers.

NEW ROSS SENIORS

In what was a real spring day with little or no breeze, the Seniors were out in force on Thursday with the biggest number of players for a long time taking part.

In fact, 14 teams took to the fairways where, as always, competition was mustard keen. Big scores were expected and that was what we got, with eleven teams clocking up 90 points or more.

However, the vast majority of these were not good enough to figure in the prizes where once again we had convincing winners.

Clocking up an incredible 56 points on the outward nine holes, this was the foundation of ultimate victory for Michael Kavanagh (17), Billy Redmond (19), Martin Forristal (21) and Seán O hUginn (23) who added 47 points on the back nine to finish clear winners with a 103 points total.

Second with 99 points came Ray Shannon (14), Steve Travis (17), Tony Sexton (22) and Jamesie Murphy (24). The third place was filled by Tony Redmond (18), Jamesie Wallace (21), Mick Long (23) and Frank Boyle (23) with 97 points.

Nearest the pin prizes were won by Michael Kavanagh on the ninth hole and Willie Naddy on the eleventh.

Many thanks to James Roche and Paul Morris in the Pro Shop for generously sponsoring the prizes for the outing - it was much appreciated by all.

Our away outing dates have been finalised and are as follows: Tuesday, March 25, Gowran Park; Monday/ Tuesday, April 8 and 9, Dundrum; Tuesday, April 23, Bunclody; Monday, May 13, Coollattin; Monday, June 17, Waterford Castle; Tuesday, July 16, Faithlegg; Monday, August 19, Dungarvan; Tuesday/Wednesday, September 5 and 6, Ballykisteen.

NEW ROSS LADIES

Wednesday, January 9, 14-hole stableford sponsored by the Hollow Bar & Restaurant: 1, Eibhlin Keilthy (30), 29 points; 2, Mary Maher (14), 28 – 2 penalty points = 26 points (last seven); 3, Ann Curtis Adm. (20), 26 points.

The competition on Wednesday, January 16, will be 14-hole stableford sponsored by lady Captain Marguerite Sutton.

There is placing everywhere and the new rules of golf apply. Lines are available on the timesheet for the ninehole competition.

The ongoing nine-hole competition continues – enter in the nine-hole book.

Winter league round two standings: Par to Bar and Grippers share the lead on 144 points, with Pretty Putters close behind on 142 points. They are followed by: Tee Rific, 140 points; Magic Maggies, 138 points; Sharp Shooters, 137 points; Birdie Babes and Ball Busters, 135 points; Happy Hookers, 134 points; The Swingers, 63 points.

That’s how it stands ladies at the halfway point – all to play for!

Round three of the winter league continues until January 23 so get your cards in.

The weather continues to hold up for us, although there is a drop in temperature and the wind has returned. Enjoy your golf this week ladies as we warm up for the new year ahead.

BUNCLODY

January 5 and 6, twelve-hole singles: 1, Michael Kenny (11), 29 points; 2, Jonnie Ryan (18), 28 points; 3, Liam Doyle (19), 27 points.

January 9, Wednesday open singles: 1, Jonnie Ryan (16), 42 points; 2, Shaun Redmond (18), 39 points; 3, Mick Kenny (11), 39 points.

BALLYMONEY

Wednesday nine-hole competition (mixed): 1, Thomas Doolan (17), 25 points; 2, Liam Flynn (17), 22 points; 3, Richard McDonald (6), 20 points.

Weekend singles stableford (mixed): 1, Anthony Doyle (12), 41 points; 2, Rob Bradley (16), 40 points; 3, Kevin Byrne (19), 39 points, holding off Richard Doyle and Mark Miskella on countback.

Winter league Group 1: Richard McDonald and Troy Kenny beat Leighton Gleeson and Eugene O’Brien Jnr.; Andrew and Peter Byrne beat Philip Moore and Garry Doyle.

COURTOWN

With the good weather continuing into the new year, the course has been busy again this week.

January 9, twelve-hole Wednesday sweep: 1, Pat O’Shea (22), 28 points (last nine); 2, Cathal O’Donohoe (18), 28 points; 3, Peter McAteer (24), 27 points; 4, Paddy Stack (20), 26 points (last nine).

The weekend saw more blustery conditions for the 14hole singles competition held over Saturday and Sunday.

Results: 1, Pádraic Flood (13), 32 points (last nine); 2, David Kennedy (12), 32 points (last nine); 3, Christy White (16), 32 points; gross, Alan McDonald (1), 29 points; ladies, Elaine Fitzgerald (34), 33 points.

The penultimate round of the EBS Colman Doyle Finance Ltd. winter league was also played over the weekend. The seventh and final round of the group stages will be played on Sunday, February 10, with the final to be held on Saturday, February 16.

As things stand, Cathal O’Donohoe and Karl Caulfield lead Section 1, Larry D’Arcy and Denis Howell top Section 2, Ralph Lennon and Mick Morrissey lead Section 3, Colman and Ciarán Doyle are first in Section 4, Keith and Alex Reid top Section 5, and Paul Carmody and Mark McGrath are out in front in Section 6.

The top three teams in each section will qualify for the final.

ST. HELEN’S LADIES

Saturday, December 29, winter league/sweep, ladies’ round six results (non-qualifying): 1, Ann Byrne (16), 23 points; 2, Cathy Dalton (17), 21 points; 3, Jean O’Kennedy (12), 19 points.

Saturday, January 12, winter league/sweep, ladies’ round seven results (non-qualifying): 1, Anna Marie Murphy (21), 24 points; 2, Cathy Dalton (17), 23 points; 3, Nora Kavanagh (8), 23 points.

Sunday, January 13, winter league/sweep, ladies’ round eight results (non-qualifying): 1, Eileen Walsh (16), 25 points; 2, Janet Slattery (12), 25 points; 3, Georgina Darling (12), 24 points.

ROSSLARE

Lambs, singles, 14 holes: 1, Larry Kavanagh, 34 points; 2, Geoff Coman, 33 points; 3, Jim Hore, 32 points; 4, Bobby O’Dowd, 31 points; 5, Richard Howlin, 31 points; 6, Joe Scott, 31 points; 7, James Goggin, 31 points; 8, Dermot

Cahill, 31 points.

Lambs, fourball, 14 holes: 1, Stephen Rossiter (15), Pat Wright (20), 37 points; 2, Stephen Casey (17), Gerry Haugh (21), 37 points.

WEXFORD

Tuesday, January 1, 15-hole stableford team event: 1, Eamonn Hopkins (20), Tim McGrath (24), Barry Malone (10), Tony Kelly (15), 111 points; 2, Dermot Breen (11), Graham Goff (12), Brian Morris (7), Derek Deane (18), 106 points (back eight).

Friday, January 4, 14-hole open team event: 1, Peter Byrne (6), Larry O’Neill (8),Tom Foran (13). 67 points; 2, Ray Murphy (15), Ed Mooney (17), Pat Kavanagh (16), 65 points (back seven).

Saturday, January 5, 14-hole two-man team event: 1, Tom O’Brien (18), Peter Goff (16), 48 points; 2, Dermot Greer (15), Neil Murphy (12), 46 points (back five).

Sunday, January 6, 14-hole fourball competition: 1, Jimmy Thomas (20), John McNicholas (23), 39 points; 2, Ed Goff (14), John Sinnott (7), 38 points; 3, Shane Kehoe (13), Brian Kelly (17), 36 points (back seven). There was no overall Joker winner, but Una Doherty won €50.

Tuesday, January 8, open 14-hole singles stableford: 1, Tom Stanners (17), 38 points; 2, Brendan Long (18), 34 points (back seven); 3, Jonathon Walsh (12), 34 points; Over-70s, Paddy O’Reilly (18), 33 points.

Wednesday, January 9, 14-hole open fourball: 1, Neil Murphy (12) and Gary Lynch (5), 39 points; 2, Barry Hennessy (14) and John Cleary (17), 38 points.

Friday, January 11, three-person scramble: 1, Darran Walsh (0), Neil Murphy (12), Gary Lynch (5), 43.3 strokes.

Saturday, January 12, gents’ fourball Champagne scramble: 1, Jim Turner (6) and Kieran Purcell (22), 39 points (back four); 2, Tommy Morrissey (9) and Brian Dempsey (15), 39 points (back six).

Sunday, January 13, two-person team event: 1, Jonathon Walsh (12) and Seamus Walsh (16), 50 points; 2, Lar Kenny (31) and Billy Roche (23), 47 points; 3, John Fenlon (7) and Geoffrey Farrell (9), 46 points.

There was no winner of the jackpot in Joker draw again this week. Martina Dempsey won the €50, and next week’s jackpot is €610.

ROSSLARE LADIES

Saturday, January 5, open fourball: 1, Cathy Atkinson (13/9) and Eleanor Wardlaw (24/17), 32 points; 2, Eileen Brosnan (13/9-1) and Breda Devoy (24/17), 30 points.

Saturday and Tuesday, January 5 and 8, Burrow course: 1, Julie O’Brien (28/19), 24 points.

Sunday and Tuesday, January 6 and 8, twelve-hole singles stableford: 1, Kit Codd (16/11), 24 points; 2, Susan Evans (11/7-1), 24 points; 3, Vonnie O’Connor (17/11), 23 points (back six); 4, Joan Bowe (12/8-1), 23 points; 5, Doreen McGovern (10/7-1), 22 points (back six).