Club Notes 31st March 2019

Results

Wednesday 27th March Open Singles (Mens )

1st: Tony Slattery (12) 40 pts (Back 6). 2nd: Michael J Cleary (8) 40 pts (Back 9). 3rd: James J Hogan (16) 40 pts. Gross: Shane Hogan 38 pts. Seniors: Tommy Flynn (20) 39 pts. Seniors +: Pat Boland (19) 36 pts

Forty points was the popular score in last week's Wednesday Open Singles competition. Tony Slattery's 40 pts won on the countback with Michael John Cleary and James J. Hogan on the same number. On a beautiful day for golf 114 cards were returned.

CSS: 37 Pts

Thursday March 28th Team Of 2. (Sponsored by A Country Practice ) (Ladies )

1st: Anne Fitzpatrick(24) & Catherine Hayes (25) 47 pts. 2nd: Nora O'Flynn (33) & Gene Brown (27) 46 pts. 3rd: June Parker (36) & Ann M D'arcy (36) 46 pts (B9)

Frank Maher Memorial Scratch Cup (Sponsors Tippo International Ltd and Glazing Spares and Repairs) (Mens )

1st: Paul Coughlan (Castleknock) (68+72) 140. 2nd: Sean Enright (Limerick) (73+69) 142. 3rd: Colwyn Martin (74+71) 145. 4th: David Reddan Jnr (71+74) 145. 1st Nett: Danial Dore (Newcastlewest) (4) 141. 2nd Nett: Colm O'Donoghue (Castletroy) (4) 142

Forty one players took part in the Senior Scratch Cup on Saturday over two rounds. The event was organised by Ronan Maher, Collwyn Martin and David Hunt. All the players were complementary of the course on the day. Many thanks to the sponsors on the day.

Saturday March 30th and Sunday March 31st. 18 Hole Open Singles (Mens )

1st: Tom Clarke (10) 42 pts. 2nd: Brian Lawlor (16) 41 pts. 3rd: Alan Ryan (11) 40 pts (back 9). Gross: Brian Duggan 36 pts. 4th: Denis Corrigan Jnr (7) 40 pts (back 3). 5th: Dermot Mc Tiernan (15) 40 pts (back 9). Senior: David Kennedy (23) 40 pts (back 9)

Notices

Open Team Of Three

Team of Three 2019-20: The Team of Three competition for 2019-2020 will commence in October. Members can play Monday to Saturday, visitors can play any day excluding open days. Two teams qualify each month. If visiting team not in first two, best visiting team to qualify each month with a grand final in May 2019. Prizes: 1st - 3x €300 Vouchers; 2nd - 3x €200 Vouchers; 3rd - 3x €100 Vouchers; 4th - 3x €75; 5th - 3x €50 Vouchers. Competition fee will be €10 each for members and €20 each for visitors with re-entry in the same month €5 for members and €10 for visitors. Play off 9/10th of your handicap. Each player who enters will be included in a draw for prizes of €150, €100 and €50 at the end of the competition. You may book on-line or contact the Pro Shop 067 31476 Ext 2 or 087 2132241.

Mens Notes

Team of 3 results for March: 1st: Bernard Delahunty (18), John Hackett (19), Michael Hegarty (10) 60 pts; 2nd Gary Kelly (13) Ballyneety, Jamie Finnan (14) Ballyneety, Dermot Whelan (15) Ballyneety 58 pts.

Fixtures: Wednesday April 3: Open Singles
Friday April 5: Senior Open. Timesheet 10.00am-12.00pm.
Saturday April 6 and Sunday Apri1 : 18 Holes Open Singles.

Singles Matchplay: The draw for the singles matchplay (O'Keeffe Cup) is on the noticeboard in the men's locker room. First round matches to be played before April 28th. First named player to arrange match. Get your match played as soon as you can to ensure the smooth running of this competition.

Jimmy Bruen Shield: Anyone interested in representing the club in the Jimmy Bruen Shield this year should put their name on the sheet posted up on the noticeboard in the men's locker room. The handicap is 4.5 and higher. Collwyn Martin is the manager of this team.

Duggan Cup: Best of luck to the Duggan Cup team who are due to play Tullamore on this Saturday. We have two matches at home and three away. The manager is Jim Flynn.

J. B. Carr Trophy: The J. B. Carr Diamond Trophy is an inter-club competition for those over 60 years of age on January 1 2019.. There is a sheet posted on the noticeboard in the men's locker room on which you may put your name if you wish to be considered for selection. The manager of the team will be Paddy Peters.

Cashman Cup: Nenagh Golf Club won the Cashman Cup last season and will be bidding to retain their title this year. Selector Jim Gleeson and Pat Hogan have a sheet posted in the men's lockeroom requesting those interested to put their names forward. This competition is for over 30 years of age and for those on 14.5 handicap and higher. It is played as a fourball betterball format off scratch.

Cardiac First Responder Course: A Cardiac First Responder's Course will take place at Nenagh Golf Club on Wednesday April 17 starting at 6.30pm. There are 12 places available. If you are interested please give you name to Tom or Siobhan in the office.

LADIES GOLF NOTES 31/03/19

Competition Results:

Team of 2 (Sponsored by A Country Practice)

1st Anne Fitzpatrick(24) & Catherine Hayes(25) 47 points, 2nd Nora O’Flynn(33) & Gene Brown(27) 46 points, 3rd June Parker(36) & Ann M D’arcy(36) 46 points (B9)

Dates for Diary:

Thursday 4th April PGA Tankard 18H S/F.

Sunday 7th April Alternate day 18H & 9H S/F (Sponsored by Rumple Silks)

Thursday 11th April 18H S/F (sponsored by Rumple Silks).

Teams:

Best of luck to the challenge cup team who play East Clare golf club Sunday 7th April.