Hauptmenü
MEMBERS/RESULTS
16 Feb
A fine day, a big field, record scoring that was the picture emanating from our weekly outing last Thursday. In perfect underfoot conditions due to the drying wind of the last few days it was obvious that scoring would be of a high standard and that was the way it turned out. With the spring growth now becoming apparent the greens are now returning to their pristine best and becoming a pleasure to putt on once again.
With the 17 four person teams perfectly balanced the format dictated that all four players scores counted on the four Par 3’s. This certainly gave an added bite to the competition because it was on these self same holes that the day was won and lost. Keeping their game well together the quartet of John Murphy (15), Robert O Dwyer (18), Tom O Neill (18) and newcomer Martin Furlong (20) had two nines of 58/55 to give them outright victory with a record 113 points. Three points behind in second place with another great score of 110 were Denis Kirwan (11), Michael Long (19), Sean Ryan (21) and Jamesie Murphy (23). A better back nine (55v54) and a total of 104 points saw Jim Ryan (Ross)(17), Pat Ryan (18), Paul Laffan (20) and John O Neill (20) take third prize. The fourth prize kindly sponsored by Harry Rheinhart went to Jimmy Furlong (12), John F Roche (17), Liam Glasheen (19) and Tony Wallace (19) also with 104 points.
Nearest the pin prizes went to Aidan Kent (9 Hole) and Frank Boyle on the 11.
We gave a warm welcome to three new members, Donie Cody, Martin Furlong (who incidentally made a winning debut) and Liam Glasheen (who picked up a prize as well ) the trio all joining us for the first time. Just a reminder to latecomers, the draw each week is at 10-40 a.m. sharp, be there in person or you will not be included in the draw for teams.
9 Feb
After losing out to a frost covered course on Thursday the 2 of February normal service resumed in spring like conditions on Thursday last. Another fine field comprising 15 teams went to post all searching for the elusive prizes on offer. Even though conditions were well nigh perfect for golf the scores were hard to come by and in and only the first three teams home managed to break the target of 90 points.
In fact the eventual winners only managed 89 points but seeing they were only a three person team they had the mandatory six extra points added giving them the spoils with a grand total of 95 points. The team of Denis Kirwan (11), Willie Kelly (16) and that great old veteran, Michael Martin, playing off (32) combined well to finish in the number one spot. Second place on 93 points went to Joe O Farrell (15), Aidan O Connor (16), Sean O hUiginn (19) and Martin Burke (25). The 90 points carded by Tony Harford (11), Dan Quigley (17), John Joe Murray (19) and Richie Byrne (23) was good enough to take third prize.
Nearest the pin prizes went to Richard Cahill (9 Hole) and John Murphy on the 11.
The sympathy of all the members of the seniors group goes to our friend and colleague, Brian Dolan, n his recent sad bereavement that of the death of his mother in Dublin.
On the board for the remainder of February are, Tony Harford, Jimmy Furlong, Tom O Shea and Larry Shannon with the draw for teams at 10-40 a.m. sharp.
26 January
In spite of all the gloomy weather predictions by Met Eireann predicting even thunderstorms we enjoyed a cold but bright and sunny day for our outing last Thursday. As is the norm each week now we have a bumper attendance all looking forward to enjoying their game of golf in the good company of their compatriots. The buzz and excitement is something else as the teams are drawn, and then out on the course all are eager to play well and pick up a prize if possible on the day. Another big field consisting of 17 teams enjoyed the outing and many thanks to all for returning their score cards good or bad for checking-it was much appreciated.
They say a good start is half the battle and so it proved with last week’s victorious team, for Dan Quigley (17), Jim Ryan (17), Pat Ryan (18), and Martin Burke (25) carded a terrific 52 points for the front nine. Here former Wexford All Ireland hurling winning captain, Dan Quigley, was in rare form as he led from the front, shooting 8 pars on that outward stretch. Putting another 44 points together for the back nine Dan and his playing partners emerged clear winners with 96 points. Second place on a count back with 92 points was filled by Kevin Treacy (12), Aidan Kent (13), Michael Long (19), and Michael Vaughan (20). A three person team also with 92 points (86+6) consisting of Jimmy Meggs (14), Noel Anderson (16) and John Fitzpatrick (18) took the third prize.
Nearest the pin prizes were won by Tom Furlong and Jamesie Wallace.
19 January
We had drama, excitement and a disqualification in our weekly outing played in bitterly cold conditions last Thursday. A near gale force westerly wind swept across the course making playing conditions rather difficult but at least it remained dry for the 17 teams who ventured out. The drama and the excitement came on the 160 metre Par three second hole when John Hanrahan saw his tee shot end up in the cup for that magical hole in one-often talked about but seldom achieved even by professional golfers. He was the recipient of many congratulations in the clubhouse afterwards where his feat was toasted in traditional fashion and he received the dozen golf balls as well.
Eagle eyed checker, Denis Kirwan, in his usual meticulous scrutiny of the score cards then found an error, where the wrong scores were given for a particular hole ,and hey presto the winning team were promptly disqualified having admitted their error. This proves that in our senior competition we adhere strictly to the rules of golf, perhaps more so than other group who play the game. Given the all clear after the steward’s enquiry, John Murphy (15), Richie Aylward (15), Larry Doyle (18) and Jamesie Murphy (23) emerged ultimate winners with a fine score of 90 points which was an excellent tally considering the gale force winds which grew in strength throughout the afternoon. Second on 88 points were Jimmy Ryan (17), Kieran O Grady (18), John Fitzpatrick (18) and Frank Boyle (22). The 87 points compiled by Harry Rheinhart (15), Paddy Bennett (20), Mick Wade (20) and John O Neill also (20) was good enough to claim third spot. Nearest the pin prizes went to Jamesie Murphy (9 Hole) and Kevin Treacy on the 11. Just a reminder, the draw for teams is at 10-40 sharp each Thursday and all players must be present before that time.
12 January
We had a record number of players (73) taking part in our weekly competition last week. A massive field of 19 teams faced the starter in ideal golfing conditions once the early showers cleared away leading to spring-like weather for the rest of the day. Our new handicapping system pertaining only to those within our group was in operation and seemed to work rather well.
With forward tees and winter playing rules it was evident that high scores would be returned and that was the way it turned out. Coming home alone in the number one spot was the team of Bill Hurley (14), John Kennedy (15), Mick Wade (20) and Seamus Bradley (24), carding a truly remarkable 102 points in the process. In second place on 97 points were Dick Cuddihy (10), Fr Ger O Brien (15), Pat Ryan (18) and Jamesie Murphy (23). A 95 point total was good enough for Harry Rheinhart (15), Dick Cahill (16), John Fitzpatrick (18) and Martin Burke (25) to claim third prize. The fourth prize went to the three man team who scored 94 points (88+6), John Watson (16), Aidan O Connor (16) and Tom Kent (22). Nearest the pin prize winners were Sean Murphy (9 Hole) and Martin Burke (11).
We have a change in the time for the draw for teams, in future it will be held at 10-40 a.m. sharp and latecomers coming after that time will get no game as their actions upset the smooth running of the draw and balancing of teams. In future all score cards must be properly filled in and returned to the checkers whether your team has a good or bad score, your kind co-operation in regard to these matters will be very much appreciated.
5th January
Any remaining cobwebs or hangovers from the festive season were well and truly blown away last Thursday in our first outing for 2012. A gale force north westerly wind battered the course and meant that the scoring returns were way down on previous competitions. But at least it held dry and once you were on the move it was a pleasant enough day’s golf for the 13 four person teams who ventured out. The new handicap system pertaining to our group was in operation and seemed to work well overall.
We had a tie for first place but a better back nine (51/49) gave the spoils to Harry Rheinhart (15), Michael Brennan (18), Larry Doyle (18) and Willie Naddy (19) with 100 points. On the same score and in second place were Fr Ger O Brien (15), Johnny Watson (16), John Joe Murray (19) and John Vereker (20). A total score of 99 points was good enough for Luke Power (16), Dan Quigley (17), John Fitzpatrick (18) and Richie Byrne (23) to claim third prize. Of the two nearest the pin prizes on offer only one was won and that by Sean Murphy on the ninth hole.
In future any team not filling in the score card with the relevant date of the competition will be disqualified. All those who have volunteered to man the draw board during the year are asked to be in good time starting next Thursday when the draw is at 10-45 a.m. sharp.