New Ross Golf Club

RESULTS

26 August

In accordance with the usual practice of sponsoring prizes for our own members taking part in other competitions we have the results from recent weeks. The winners from the Open Seniors were, Cat 1, Aidan Kent and Tony Harford, Cat 2, Fr Ger O Brien and John Joe Cullen, Cat 3, Tom Murphy and Noel Anderson, Cat 4, Larry Doyle and Oliver Brennan. The Community Hospital Charity day prizes went to, Cat 1,Willie Byrne and Tony Harford, Cat 2, Tom Murphy and Pat Riordan, Cat 3, Pat Ryan and John Harrington, Cat 4, Richard Cahill and Michael Somers.

On Thursday the 9th of September New Ross course is closed for maintenance and we have a big group going to the Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club. There is a time sheet in operation and it is imperative that everyone is on time with special green fee (€35) and registration is at 12-30 sharp. The following are our drawn teams and times.

1 pm, J Kennedy, L Power, P Ryan, R Goodwin
1-08, T Harford, K O Grady, M Long, W Naddy
1-16, Fr J French, T Kent, L Doyle, T O Neill
1-24, J Watson, G Peters, J.J.Murray, M Vaughan,
1-32, R Cuddihy, N Anderson, R Cahill, J Murphy
1-40, H O Connor, D Quigley, P Laffan, R Byrne
1-48, W Byrne, L Shannon, M Martin, W Rochford
1-56, R O Dwyer, T Grennan, J Wallace, A O Connor
2-04, Fr P Kelly, P Traynor, T Wallace, M Wade
2-12, J Ryan (Ross), T Tyler, S Ryan, F Boyle
2-20, John Roche, T O Shea, J.F Roche, B Hennessy
2-28, T Murphy, J Kehoe, J Harrington, E Kehoe


19 August

The second last Autumn Seniors Alliance of the season takes place in New Ross on Thursday the 2nd of September with the first tee reserved from 9.00am to 2.00pm. It is expected that there will be a large number of competitors from the affiliated clubs of Carrick-on-Suir, Clonmel, Dungarvan, Callan, New Ross, Gold Coast, and Waterford. These are the tee times allocated to our group.
9 AM, T Harford, O Brennan, J Kennedy R Goodwin
9-08, H O Connor, D Quigley, P Traynor, M Brennan
9-16, R Cuddihy, M Long, T Kent, J Fitzpatrick
9-23, N Anderson, P Hayles, S Ryan, F Boyle
9-30, W Byrne, M Martin, J Ryan, R Cahill
9-38, J Watson, G Peters, J.J Murray, L Power
9-46, T Grennan, R O Dwyer, R Opperman, P Laffan
9-54, D Kirwan, J Meggs, B Dolan, John Murphy

Anyone else who wishes to play contact Jamesie Murphy (051-421151) who has the master timesheet and you will be facilitated with a tee time. The teams and tee times for Bunclody on the 9th of September will appear next week.

12 August

We had another big crowd on Thursday last but with a lot of green fees on the course it took much longer than usual for the 15 teams to complete their round. Four and a half hours is unheard of among our group and it was indeed hard to concentrate with the hold up on almost every hole. The course once again was in magnificent condition and is really a credit to the ground staff for all their dedicated work in maintaining such a high standard right throughout the year. Once again the super fast greens was where the game was won and lost with putts agonisingly drifting past the cup and often the one back too failed to go in.
If any team broke 90 they were going to be at least in the first three and compiling a very good score of 92 points, Richie Aylward (15) Michael Long (20), John Fitzpatrick (20) and Larry Shannon (20) (he had the name of Shanahan on the day) took home the “Paddy”. In the runner up spot on 89 points came Jim Meggs (14), Jim Ryan (15) Tom O Shea (20) and Tom Kent (21). Only a point further back, filling the third spot on 88 points, were the team of Hughie O Connor (15), Johnny Watson (16), Larry Doyle (19) and John Joe Murray (19). Nearest the pin prizes went to Jim Meggs-two feet from the pin on the 9 hole and Jim “Dublin” Ryan on the 14 where he left his tee shot a mere 15 inches short. Glad to report that both players duly sank the resulting putts for birdies and they well deserved the sleeves of Titleist balls.
This coming Thursday August 19 we have no team outing as the Club Open Singles is on. We face further disruption on Thursday the 26 when the Ladies Section have organised a Charity Day in aid of the Community Hospital (not the Community Workshop as mentioned last week) 34 of our members have already signalled their intention to play in Bunclody on the 9 of September when the New Ross course is closed for coring of the greens. This will be a special outing with prizes for the first six teams home on the day. Anyone else interested in travelling please contact Jamesie Murphy on 051-421151 as soon as possible in order to be included in the draw for teams.


5 August

Once again the weather was kind to us last Thursday when 58 sprightly veterans took to the fairways in search of the elusive prizes. We had 13 four person teams and two three man teams who got the normal six points extra added to their final tally. The weather was perfect for golf, with the course in immaculate condition and with the lightning fast greens proving once again to be the best around, compiling a winning score was not easy.

In the end a three person team consisting of John Kennedy (15), Fr Ger O Brien (16) and John Monahan (18) took the honours with a winning total of 92 points which was made up of their actual score of 86 plus the added bonus of six points. A point behind in number two spot came Tommy Tyler (16), Johnny Watson (16), Luke Power (18) and Larry Doyle (19) on 91 points. Third position with 88 points went to Denis Kirwan (11), Kieran O Grady (18) Jamesie Murphy (21) and Sean Ryan (21).

On the 9th hole nearest the pin prize went to Fr Ger O Brien, seven feet two inches from the pin. Then on the signature 11th hole measuring 173 metres where three putting is often the norm, Denis Kirwan hit a shot that Padraig Harrington or indeed Tiger Woods (that’s when he was playing good golf) would be immensely proud of. His seven iron tee shot was right over the flag, in fact the ball hit the pin and came to rest 31 inches from the hole. (No, he didn’t miss the putt-he rattled the ball in for a birdie). It is normal draw time at 10-45 AM sharp this coming Thursday, 12th of August.

On Tuesday the 3rd of August we had a very pleasant outing at Gowran Park where 33 New Ross members travelled to this picturesque golf course. With the two best cards out of three to count the team of John F Roche, Tony Harford and George Peters came home in the number one spot with 74 points. In second place on 73 points were Kevin Treacy, Aidan O Connor and Pat Phelan. There was a tie for third between Hughie O Connor, Larry Shannon and Paul Laffan and a team consisting of John Murphy, Luke Power and Ron Goodwin. Well done to Willie Byrne who was a prize winner in the Gowran Open Singles competition in which all our members took part as well.

August/September Diary: Thursday August 12th Usual Home Outing, Thursday August 19th, Open Senior Singles, August 26th, Community Workshop Charity Day (Singles), September 2nd, Senior Alliance Singles. September 9th New Ross Outing to Bunclody, September 16th, Open Senior Singles, September 20th, Senior Alliance Outing Clonmel, September 23rd Normal Outing at home.

29 July

It was perfect golfing weather last Thursday when our group resumed activities as a unit after the singles events of the last two weeks. There is no doubt that the four person team is the favoured format of the majority of our members and this was strongly emphasised in the fact that twelve teams teed off in search of the elusive prizes. Once again the fairness of our draw system meant that there was only a stroke of a ball or a missed putt between the first three teams home.
With lightning fast greens to contend with scoring was not as high as usual as many would be contenders came to grief on the super putting surfaces even though often many players were on the “Dance Floor” in regulation but where three putting became the norm of the day. Keeping their game well together the quartet of Tony Harford (11) Johnny Fleming (20) Michael Somers (22) and Paddy Browne (22) brought in the winning score of 90 points. Just a point behind on 89 came Jim Ryan (Ross) (15) Johnny Watson (16) Mick Wade (20) and Bernie Brookwell. The third spot was filled by Hughie O Connor (15) Noel Anderson (18) Colin Casey (19) and Tommy Grennan (21). Luke Power and Kieran O Grady took the nearest the pin prizes on the two nominated Par 3’s.
In the Open Seniors Singles Competition played on the 15th of July we sponsored first and second prizes for all four categories. In Category One the winner was Tony Harford with Eddie Keher in second place. John Murphy took first place in Cat 2 with Reiner Opperman in the runner up spot. The Cat 3 winner was Paddy Bennett from Tommy Tyler who finished second and Seamus Wall took top spot in Cat 4 from Larry Shannon.
Then in the Meals on Wheels Charity Day on Thursday July 22nd we again provided prizes for our members taking part with the two best cards from each three man team to count and where there was plenty of controversy before and after when the results were announced by Fear An Tighe, Mr Kevin Treacy, who it must be said scrutinised all the cards and the computer print outs fairly and with meticulous care. Here, with 78 points, Jim Ryan (39), Mick Martin also with (39) claimed first with the third team member, Willie Whitty disqualified apparently for a wrong handicap on his card. Sixty nine was good enough for second where a brilliant 42 points by Brian Dolan aided and abetted by Tony Harford and George Peters both of whom shot 27 saw them finish in second spot as a result of further disqualifications. Also on 69 were Willie Byrne (37) and Johnny Fleming with 32 where third team member, Reiner Opperman, was disqualified. John Joe Murray 36 and Johnny Watson 33 did the business in third place where Michael Long was disqualified for the same reason as the two players previously mentioned-wrong handicap on score card. It is normal draw time on this Thursday the 5th of August at 10-45 AM and the Senior Alliance outing is at the Gold Coast in Dungarvan on Wednesday the 11th. There are only a couple of spaces left on the time sheet which is with Jamesie Murphy on 051-421151 so make contact as soon as possible.

15 July

This Thursday, July 22, we have three person teams taking part in the Meals on Wheels event. The best two cards will be used in determining the winners of our own competition among the group. We resume as normal with our weekly outing next week with the draw at 10-45 AM sharp.
Well done to our colleagues John Murphy and Tommy Grennan both of whom figured amongst the prize winners in the recent Seniors Alliance played at Callan Golf Club. Next Alliance outing is at the Gold Coast Dungarvan on Wednesday August 12.
The sincere sympathy of all members go to our ever helpful bar man, Anthony Connick, on the recent sad death of his brother at the young age of 34 years.


8 July

We were blessed with the weather on Thursday last when all teams were on the home stretch before the rains came pelting down. The starters did a great job in getting the 14 teams away on time in view of what turned out to be a very accurate weather forecast. As per norm there was no slow play and this added to the enjoyment of the game which is eagerly looked forward to each week by our ever increasing numbers taking part. With the designated hole being the 14-Par 3 where all four team members were to register scores were crucial here in the destination of the spoils.

Gelling well the team of Paddy Hayles (14), Dan Quigley (16), Pat Phelan (17), and Dick Cahill (20) shot a fine 94 points to emerge winners. Newcomer to our group, Pat Phelan, certainly got his baptism of fire in this hotly contested weekly event where a single missed putt can mean the difference between victory and defeat. Pipped at the post were second placed Willie Byrne (12), Reiner Opperman (19), Ron Goodwin (20) and Aidan O Connor (20) with 93 points. The third spot went to Richie Aylward (15), John Roche (16), Mick Wade (20) and Mick Martin (28) whose 92 prevailed after a count back on the last nine holes. The nearest the pin prizes were won by Dr Martin Burke and Aidan O Connor on the ninth and eleventh holes respectively.

This Thursday we have no outing due to the Club Open Senior Singles and on the 22 the teams have been drawn for the Meals on Wheels competition and can be viewed on the website. Our annual visit to Gowran Park will take place on Tuesday the 3 of August and names will be taken shortly for those interested in travelling.


1 July

With the rain clearing away and leaving a dry but windy day 13 teams ventured out in our weekly competition. The rather strong south easterly wind was of no help on most holes and it made high scores rather difficult to achieve. This was evidenced in the final tallies where only one group broke the magical figure of 90.

With all four scores counting on the 18th this was where the game was won and lost. The winning quartet of Paddy Shannon (9), Michael Long (19), Mick Wade (20) and Ron Goodwin also playing off 20 shot a fine combined total of eight points on this hole to put clear daylight between them and the rest of the field. Their score card showed a grand total of 93 points-enough to claim first prize. The second spot was filled by a three man team consisting of John Kennedy (15), John Watson (16) and Michael Brennan (18) who with all the allowances for only having three players brought in 90 points. A point behind on 89 were third placed Paddy Hayles (14) John Murphy (16), Pat Ryan (18) and Seamus Wall (20). Nearest the pin prize winners were Dick Cahill and Pat Ryan

A slight change has been made in the allowances regarding a situation where all four players are to count on any nominated hole. In future one third of the combined scores of the trio will be added to their total plus the normal six points given at draw time.

Next Thursday at 10-30 approx before our weekly one we will have the draw for three person senior teams taking part in the Meals on Wheels Singles on July 22nd. Therefore all competitors have a double chance of a prize on that day be it team or singles. Make sure your name is in for this very worthwhile charity outing. The timesheet for the Alliance Outing in Callan next Monday July 12th is full but if anyone else would like to go contact Jamesie Murphy on 051-421151 and you will be accommodated.


24 June

The group were very busy recently with outings at home and away. Our social visit to Waterford was a great success when we teamed up with our counterparts there in a friendly three person team event. The team of John Kennedy (N/R), George Douglas and Richard Kearney both of Waterford GC took the top prize. Placed second were Dan Dawson of Waterford with partners Pat Traynor and Aidan O Connor from New Ross. In third place were Dick Cahill and Jamesie Murphy (N/R) accompanied by Kieran Curley of the home club.
During New Ross Open Week we held a three person scramble where Paddy Shannon, Dixie Connell and John Fitzpatrick emerged victorious with a nett 63.4. The second spot was filled by Aidan Kent, Sean Ryan and Larry Shannon whose 63.9 was good enough to pip Tom O Neill, Jim “Dublin” Ryan and Willie Naddy’s 64.5.


17 June

It was a busy week for our group commencing with our Annual Social visit to our counterparts in Waterford Golf Club on Monday. A big number travelled down and all were impressed by the courtesy and hospitality given to us by the local senior players. A mixed three person team was the format for the day and they all enjoyed playing on a course in excellent condition. Competition as always was keen and in the end the team of George Douglas (W), John Kennedy (N/R) and Richard Kearney (W) took first prize. In second place were Dan Dawson (W) with Pat Traynor and Aidan O Connor both of New Ross. The third spot was filled by Kieran Curley (W) with his New Ross playing partners Dick Cahill and Jamesie Murphy.
Then on Thursday we had a three person scramble at home where Paddy Shannon, John Fitzpatrick and Dixie Connell were the winners with a nett score of 63.4. Aidan Kent, Sean Ryan and Larry Shannon finished second on 63.9. Third prize went to Jim Ryan (Dublin), Tom O Neill and Willie Naddy who carded a nett 64.5.
A big contingent travelled to Carrick-on-Suir on Monday for the Open Seniors Alliance where again conditions both weather wise and course wise could not be bettered. This Thursday we have our normal outing with the draw at 10-45 AM sharp. All members send their best wishes for a speedy recovery to colleague, Godfrey Hill, who is at present hospitalised following an operation.

10 June

The course was in superb condition and there was great anticipation of high scoring being needed to win the competition on Thursday last. It didn’t turn out that way however as a brisk north easterly wind facing directly into the player’s faces on many of the holes kept the tallies down and the target figure of 90 points was not achieved on this occasion. Nevertheless as usual it was a tight finish between the top three teams out of a starting group of 14 and only a single point separated them at line or to be more precise at the finish on the 18 hole.
Here the team of Tony Harford (11), Pat Riordan (15), John Joe Murray (20) and Aidan O Connor (20) took the spoils with 88 points. In second place just a point behind on 87 came the quartet of Pat Traynor (17), Mick Wade (20), Tom Kent (20), and Tommy Grennan (20). Finishing third a further point back were John Kennedy (15), Reiner Opperman (19), Tom O Shea (20) and Mick Martin (28). Nearest the pin prizes on the 9 and the 11 holes went to Tony Harford and Jamesie Murphy respectively.
This coming Thursday June 17 we will play in the Open Week three person scramble and our teams have been drawn and are on the timesheet in the club. We hope that no mystery man will make it onto the timesheet like last week or John M will have another sleepless night thinking about it.



3 June

Thirteen four man teams took to the field in search of the elusive “Uisce Beatha” last Thursday. Scoring was not that easy with a stiff south easterly breeze blowing and lightning fast greens to contend with. But going right away from the bunch one group emerged as clear winners in the end where all scores counting on the 18 certainly shook things up a bit. Taking home the “Paddy” whiskey were, Hughie O Connor (14), John Roche (16), Dixie Connell (18), & Seamus Wall (21) with a terrific score of 95 points. It took a count back to decide second and third where a better back nine gave the spoils on 92 points to Denis Kirwan (10), Sean O hUiginn (16), John Joe Murray (20 and John Stafford (22). In third place on the same score came Tony Harford (11), John Murphy (17), John Fleming (20) and Aidan O Connor (20). Nearest the pin prizes went to Dick Cahill and Denis Kirwan.
Our up to date diary for the remainder of June is as follows,
Thursday June 10, Normal Draw at 10-45 am sharp. Monday June 14, Annual Social Visit to Waterford Golf Club from 10 am onwards with Waterford Seanoiri, Thursday June 17, Three Person Scramble New Ross Golf Club-our teams drawn and on line. Monday June 21 Senior Alliance at Carrick-on-Suir time sheet is with Jamesie Murphy on 051-421151. June 24-normal outing is at home.

28 May

Having missed the last two Thursday’s due to the Rower/Inistioge Classic and the Club Open Senior Singles its back to basics this Thursday for our group. All players are eagerly looking forward to resuming our regular four man team event as this is the format most favoured and enjoyed by our members. As usual the draw for teams takes place at 10-45 AM sharp.
We had a very pleasant friendly outing to Carrick-on-Suir recently where we mixed with the locals and other visitors from Waterford Golf Club. The course was in magnificent condition with lush growth on the fairways and smooth greens which made it very easy to play to one’s potential. It was a good day for Jimmy Ryan and Tom Kent who finished first and second in the fourball competition where instead of playing off three quarter handicaps all players played off their full current GUI handicaps. We had a good representation in last Monday’s Senior Alliance in Waterford, again where course was in superb condition after their Open Scratch Cup at the weekend. Next Alliance is scheduled for Carrick-on-Suir on the 21 of June.


14 May

This Thursday, May 20, is Open Senior Singles sponsored by the Club so we have no outing of our own. We will resume next Thursday May 27 with the draw at the usual time of 10-45 AM sharp. Meanwhile we have the Seniors Alliance in Waterford Golf Club on Monday the 24 and these are our allotted tee times.

10-04, T Harford, John Murphy, D Kirwan, M Long
10-12, T Kent, James Murphy, R Cuddihy, N Anderson
11-16, S Ryan, F Boyle, R Cahill, P Laffan
13-53, M Martin, W Byrne, J Ryan, A O Connor,
14-41, P Ryan, R Opperman, J.J.Murray, J Watson
15-13, G Peters, T Grennan, H O Connor, L Shannon

Due to the restrictive times available at Waterford it is imperative that you are on time for your tee-off, there will be no hope of you playing outside of that.

6 May

Unlike our national airlines we kept to our tight schedule on Thursday last when we began our competition in misty rain, but there was no visible sign of that volcanic ash cloud visible over Tinneranny. There was no interruption to the game and indeed we got some pleasant weather as the day progressed. We had no eruptions either except cheering when the birdies (golf scores not the two winged ones) flew in from John Fitzpatrick, John F Roche, Michael Long, Jim Meggs and John (Garda) Roche) and we also kept well ahead of the following Society booking.
In keeping with the Seniors tradition of fast play, and in using fact airport talk, we kept rigidly to the screen projections of ETA. Our estimated time of arrival on the last green having played the full 18 holes is around three hours and forty minutes which is well within the time frame for an enjoyable round of golf. None of that four and a half hours stuff and with it slow play (that should read slow golfers), because it wouldn’t be tolerated within our ranks-a sprightly group of chaps these New Ross Seniors group.
We had all four scores counting on the 14 hole and it certainly added to the competitive element of the competition. In the end the team of Hughie O Connor (14), Tommy Tyler (18), Pat Ryan (18) and Ron Goodwin (20) collected the overall spoils with a fine score of 93 points. In second place on 90 points came John (Garda) Roche, John Fitzpatrick (19), Tom Kent (19) and the ultra consistent Brian Dolan (23). Finishing third were Patsy Farrell (14), Willie Whitty (16), Martin Burke (22) and Mick Martin (28) with 89 points.
We have no outing this Thursday (Rower/Inistioge Classic) or next Thursday the 20 which is the Club’s Open Senior Singles Day. Our next get together is on the 27 of May. In the meantime the Alliance Outing is on in Waterford on Monday May 24. A couple of spots are still available on the timesheet which is with Jamesie Murphy (051-421151) but playing time is restricted at Waterford so no extra names can be taken as there is no guarantee you will get a game.

28 April

It was perfect golfing weather last Thursday with the course at its brilliant best-a stern test for all competitors who were out in force once again. The format for the day was toughened up a little bit with two scores counting on holes 1to 17 and all four scores to count on the 18 hole. This certainly had the effect of a high tally being necessary to claim the prizes. In any event three teams gelling well pulled well clear of the field and it took a count back to separate the winners and the runners up.

In the end the team of Willie Byrne (11), Kevin Treacy (16) Tom Kent (19) and Frank Boyle took the honours by virtue of a better back nine scoring 95 points. Pipped at the post as it were on the same score where the 16 hole was a disaster for them came Denis Kirwan (10), Willie Whitty (16), John Joe Murray (20) and George Peters (21) the quartet coming in a gallant second. Third spot was filled by Tony Harford (10), Fr John French (16), Johnny Fleming (20) and Michael Vaughan (22) with 94 points. As predicted in these columns recently Kevin Treacy and Fr John French were coming into form and this happened last Thursday when Kevin scored on 13 holes and Fr John on 14 holes.

Nearest the pin prizes went to John Joe Murray on the ninth and Luke Power on the 14.

All players please note that the draw is at 10 AM sharp this Thursday May 6. We have no outing on either the 13 (Rower/Inistioge Classic) or on the 20 which is the Club Open Senior Singles Day but we have arranged a friendly game in Carrick-on-Suir on Monday the 10th from 10.00 AM onwards.

Final names for the visit must be in this Thursday in order to let Carrick know the numbers travelling.

22 April

A record turnout of veteran golfers faced the starter last Thursday in glorious sunshine when sixteen teams consisting of fifteen fourballs and one three ball took to the fairways. It was a credit to the officials on the draw board that everyone got out in time especially with a big Society booking following on. This could not have been achieved without the excellent co-operation of all members in ensuring that there was no hitch in the proceedings and the shotgun start was a great success.
Out on the course scoring was difficult enough with the fairways lacking recent rain that would give that essential growth of grass which would enable players to hit the ball cleanly off the surface. Allied to that, we had to deal with lightning fast greens living up to their reputation as being the best around. It needed the subtlest of touches to keep the ball on course for the hole especially if one was above the pin. This was where the day’s competition was going to be won and lost and any team registering 90 or better should be in the winner’s enclosure. It turned out that way too as Willie Whitty (16) Noel Anderson (17) Reiner Opperman (18) and Michael Vaughan (22) carded the target figure of 90 points to finish in first place. Second, only a point behind on 89, were John Hosey (10), Luke Power (18), Johnny Fleming (20) and the inimitable Brian Dolan (23). In third place on 88 points were the team of Bob Doyle (9), Robert O Dwyer (19), Mick Wade (20) and Fr Jim Byrne (21). Nearest the pin prizes went to Willie Byrne and Diarmuid O Raighnigh who is our newest recruit and who was playing with us for the first time. In conjunction with the recent Open Seniors event the prizes put up by our senior’s group for the various category winners drawn from our members were, Cat 1, Denis Kirwan,38 pts, Cat 2, Robert O Dwyer, 37 pts, Cat 3, J.J Murray, 31 pts and Cat 4, George Peters 37 pts. The draw for teams is at the usual time of 10-45 this Thursday April 29 but next week, May 5 it will be at 10 AM sharp.
It was nice to welcome back to our group for the tea and scones, long time and popular member, Michael Somers, looking fit and well again after his recent illness. On a sadder note the condolences of all members go to colleague, Kevin Treacy, on the recent sudden death of his brother in County Sligo. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved Treacy family at this sad time.

8 April

With the weather a lot more benign and indeed that bit warmer than in recent times it was a very pleasant outing for our 15 teams last Thursday. Scoring was difficult enough as many left their approach shots short on the aprons of the greens instead of being on the dance floor. In the final analysis it was a photo finish between the top three teams with only a single point dividing first and second and second and third.

Making a welcome come back to our group it was nice to see John Roche being part of the winning squad who were the said John (12), Bob O Dwyer, (19), Brian Dolan (23), and Mick Martin (28) with 93 points. It is hard to keep that man Dolan out of the winner’s enclosure despite being chopped in handicap from 28 to 23. Getting all the allowances for a three man team Hugh Byrne (13), John Joe Murray (20) and Paul Laffan (21) finished in second spot with 92 points. A further point behind on 91, were Willie Kelly (13), Tommy Tyler (18), Sean Ryan (20) and Frank Boyle (21).

Nearest the pin prizes showed interesting character insights on the two winners, for on the ninth it was not the man from Del Monte, but the man from Howth in County Dublin, Jim A Ryan, under the non-de plume of Jim Doyle who stitched one to 62 inches from the pin. Then on the 14 the man from Bayern Munich, (no, not Arjen Robben) but our own Reiner Opperman who hit a perfect drive to 86 inches from the flag and he became our second Par 3 prize winner.

We have no outing this Thursday due to the Club Open Senior Singles taking place but we resume again on the 22. In the meantime we have a full time sheet with our members for the Alliance outing in Dungarvan on Monday the 18 of April. Our Carrick-on-Suir colleagues have been in touch and they have organised a special three person Scramble for our social visit on Monday May 10 from 10 AM onwards-full details later.

1 April

The first bit of spring like weather brought the boys out in force last Thursday when fifteen four man teams teed off in ideal conditions. As usual there was fierce competition among the participants and no one could be faulted for not trying. With placing still in operation and greens newly cut and becoming lightning fast high scoring was to be expected.

A good start is half the battle and the old proverb was fulfilled to the hilt last Thursday when the winning team laid the foundations for their ultimate victory over the first nine holes. With two scores counting on each hole they shot an impressive 50 points and adding 47 over the tougher back nine there was no way they were going to be caught.

The clear cut winners were the team of Jim Meggs (13), Dan Quigley (16), J J Murray (20) and Jamesie Wallace (21) with 97 points. Three points behind and in second place on 94 came Denis Kirwan, (12), John Murphy, (16), Sean Ryan (20) and George Peters (21). The third spot went to John Kennedy (15), Tommy Tyler, (18), Michael Long, (19) and Martin Burke (22) with 91 points.

Nearest the pin on the 9 hole was Ollie Brennan and on the 14Tony Harford.
The normal draw time this week is at 10-45 AM sharp. All members please note that the friendly team game with Carrick-on-Suir scheduled for Thursday the 15 April has had to be deferred due to the Club Open Senior Singles on that day.
The first Senior Alliance Outing of the year takes place at Dungarvan Golf Club on Monday the 19 of April-Timesheet with Jamesie Murphy.

25 March

New Ross Seniors

Last Thursday we had a big contingent of our senior colleagues from Faithlegg Golf Club on their annual visit. It is a credit to all concerned that we got 72 players consisting of eighteen fourballs out in time. Even though conditions were heavy underfoot on the fairways and in the rough the greens stood up to their reputation as the best around and it was here that the game was won and lost. It was obvious that there would be no record breaking scores on this outing and any team breaking 90 should be in the winner’s enclosure. That was the way it ended with:

Denis Kirwan (12), Luke Power (18), Colin Casey (18) and Brian Dolan (28) taking the spoils in first place with 91 points.

In second place came the team of Michael Foley (4) (Faithlegg), Dan Quigley (16), James Kelly (17) (Faithlegg), and Richie Byrne (22) whose 90 points was good enough for them to finish as runners up.

Third position was filled by Jimmy Meggs (13), John Murphy (16), Tom Murphy (18) and Tommy Grennan (21) with 88 points.

Three points further back on 85 and placed fourth were Johnny Hosey (10), John Roche (15), J J Murray (20) and George Peters (21). Nearest the pin prizes were won by Sean Ryan and Robert White (Faithlegg).

The captain of Faithlegg Golf Club, Mr Arthur Dagg, in a few well chosen and apt words was loud in his praise of the warm welcome and hospitality he and his fellow seniors received in New Ross and he looked forward to the return visit of New Ross to Faithlegg in September. It was nice to see our own Kevin Treacy coming back to near match fitness again and going the full 18 holes after his hip replacement and he showed some nice touches too proving that form is temporary but class is permanent.

Another statistic has emerged from recent outings and that is that Brian Dolan has now figured on six winning teams in succession (make that seven only for a disqualification) There must be nearly enough of that “Paddy” in the house now Brian.

Finally all members send their best wishes for a speedy recovery to our colleague, John Ronan, who is home from hospital after his recent heart bypass.


18 March

The weather was a spoilsport last Thursday when the Club Open Seniors Competition was cancelled and so we got no game. Hopefully things will improve this week as we welcome our senior colleagues from Faithlegg Golf Club for their Annual visit. All players should please note that the earlier draw and starting time of 10-30 is in operation in order to get everyone out.

11 March

In all team sports there comes a day when a near perfect result comes from the team’s all round performance. Last Thursday we saw such happenings where all four players gelled together in excellent fashion. You can use all sorts of adjectives to describe the fantastic score brought in by the team of Eddie Keher (9), Luke Power, (18), Mick Wade (20) and Brian Dolan (28) but even the most glowing of them would scarcely be sufficient to cover their achievement. In racing parlance it was a runaway success with their total of 109 points being eleven clear of the runners up. With two scores counting on holes 1-16 and three registering on 17 and 18 they set their stall well when they turned with 53 points. Adding 56 over the second nine holes Keher and Co could not be caught. In second place with a score that would have won on another day were, John Kennedy (15), John Murphy, (16), John Harrington (19) and Fr Jim Byrne (21) with 98 points. Third spot with 96 points went to Paddy Shannon (9), Reiner Opperman (18), Tommy Tyler (18) and Ollie Brennan (23). Nearest the pin prizes were won by Tom Murphy and Denis Kirwan.

This Thursday sees a disruption to our normal weekly outing with the Club Open Seniors Competition being staged instead.

On Thursday the 25 we welcome our colleagues from Faithlegg Golf Club with the earlier starting time from 10 AM onwards.

4 March

In glorious sunny conditions 57 intrepid Senior’s went out in 12x4 and 3x3 man teams last Thursday in search of the elusive prizes. Even though conditions were absolutely perfect the newly cored greens found many players out, they either leaving a putt short or else racing it past the hole. In the circumstances any team breaking 90 should be in the winner’s enclosure and that was the way it turned out with two teams being tied on 92 points. Again the pair could not be separated over the last nine holes and it took the better score over the last six to decide the issue.

Here the quartet of Paddy Shannon (9), Willie Whitty (15), Mick Wade (20) & Brian Dolan (28) were declared victors on the day.
A gallant second came a three man team enjoying all the allowances and only beaten on the count back, the trio were led by the former great GAA man, Dan Quigley (16), with his compatriots Michael Brennan (18) and Richie Byrne (22).

In third position on 91 came Willie Byrne (11), Tommy Tyler (18), Reiner Opperman (18) & Aidan O Connor (21) but did this team make a slip up on the 18 hole where all four were to count as they only showed two scoring on their card?. Strangely enough no player was within the tape limits for nearest the pin on the 11 and 14holes-the prizes go forward to next week. Reminding all players that the draw is at 10-45 AM sharp each Thursday

18 Feb

Another bumper crowd turned up for the weekly outing last week in almost perfect golfing and weather conditions which stayed completely dry but with a nip in the air. Fourteen four man teams teed off in search of the elusive “Paddy” and the Titleist balls and as usual competition was fierce between the participants. There was tension in the clubhouse too before the eventual winners could be announced for on top of the scoreboard we had two teams finishing deadlocked on 91 points each. Referring to the scoring system which is so peculiar to the game of golf the adjudicator or card checker could not give a verdict on the best last 9 to decide the outcome as the teams were still tied on the total. Going to the best scores on the last six holes we eventually got the white smoke albeit by only one point (29/28)

1st: Hugh O Connor (14), John Roche (15), Tom Kent (19) and Frank Boyle (21) were officially declared victors.
2nd: Denis Kirwan (12), Jim Ryan (15), Tommy Tyler (18) and Michael Vaughan (22).
3rd: Dick Cuddihy (11), Tony Wallace (16), Eamon Delaney (18) and Brian Dolan (28) with 86 points.
Nearest the pin prize went to Denis Kirwan.

Please note the draw is at 10-45 AM sharp each Thursday and do please be in time as latecomers upset the smooth running of the competition.

11th Feb

There was a big turnout last Thursday for the weekly competition. Fifteen teams took to the fairways in perfect conditions once the early morning frost had disappeared. However high scores were at a premium and only the winning team broke the 90 points target. Perhaps it was the pristine greens which found out many as they were like lightning especially if one happened to be above the hole. Many a three putt was recorded even from reasonably short distances and there were several tales of woe about such happenings in the clubhouse afterwards.

John Kennedy (15), Michael Long (19), Mick Wade (20) and Ollie Brennan (23) were victors on the day with a fine score of 91 points.
In second place on 85 points were John Watson (15), Michael Brennan (18), Pat Ryan (18), and George Peters (21).
The third place prize went to Dick Cuddihy (11), Noel Anderson (17), Dick Cahill (20) and Jamesie Murphy (21) whose 83 was good enough to claim the balls.
Nearest the pin prize went to Aidan O Connor on the 11 Hole.

All Members are once again reminded that the draw is at 10-45 AM sharp and latecomers if they are held up for some reason (don’t make a habit of it) should phone in and they will be accommodated in the draw.

NEW ROSS SENIOR GOLFERS AGM - 4th February 10

There was a good attendance for the Annual General Meeting on Thursday last. With no play possible due to the heavy rain there was plenty of time for discussion on the various rules and regulations pertaining to the Society. Main points emanating from the meeting concerned the scoring arrangements where a three person team had to take on the usual fourball. It was decided that the threesome would get an extra six points added to their total score plus two more if all teams were to register on any given hole. In inclement weather the first team out shall have the privilege of limiting the competition to 9 or 14 holes but if any team completes the 18 they shall be declared the winners on the day. Late arrivals (which shouldn’t happen) will be catered for by the individual joining the last three ball or alternately if they are an equal number of fourball’s the last two shall split up in order to accommodate the late arrival making 3x3 teams at the end of the list. Home and away outings have been agreed with Carrick-on-Suir, Waterford and Faithlegg whilst the Senior Alliance takes in Dungarvan, Carrick-on-Suir, Callan, Gold Coast, Waterford, New Ross and Clonmel. Highlight of 2009 was our visit to the magnificent Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club and a return outing is in the offing for 2010. Slow play also got an airing which perhaps was aptly summed up by Kevin Treacy-“There is no such thing as slow play-there are only slow players”