Club Notes 5th May 2019

Results

Wednesday Ist May Open Singles (Mens )

1st: Dermot McTiernan (14) 39 pts. 2nd: John Maher (7) 38 pts (Back 9). 3rd: Billy Kelly (23) 38 pts. Gross: Shane Hogan 35 pts. Seniors: Eddie Connolly (18) 37 pts. Senior Plus: Eamon Byrne (20) 36 pts

CSS: 35 pts

Saturday 4th May And Sunday 5th May. Permanent TSB sponsored Team of 2 (Mens Ladies )

1st: Michael Ryan (13) And Jimmy Bourke (26) 53 pts. 2nd: Jeany Keegan Snr (20) Templemore and Jeany Keegan Jnr (17) Templemore 50 pts. 3rd: Kevin Stritch (19) and Michael O Corcorain (18 ) 49 pts. Gross: Alex Jones And Michael Cleary 41 pts

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

Men

Winter League: The Winter League for 2018/19 was won by Robbie Foley's team who overcame Paul Moloney in the final on Saturday. The fourballs in the morning were tied at 2-2. The afternoon singles resulted in a 5-2 win for Robbie Foley. Robbie's team were: Matthew O'Gara Jnr, William Harty, Sean O'Gara, Brian Maxwell, Jim O'Sullivan, Mark O'Dwyer, Brendan Delaney and Liam O'Gara. Paul Moloney's team was: Paul Moloney, Garry Howard, David Hickey, John Hickey, T J. Burns, Martin Barry, Frank Flannery, Billy Morgan, Tim Fogarty and Pat Murtagh.

Fixtures: Wednesday May 8: Open Singles
Saturday May 11 and Sunday May12: 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 should have been played before April 28. First named player to arrange match. Get your match played as soon as you can to ensure the smooth running of this competition. There are still five pairs to play their first round matches.
Club Fourball: Those interested in playing in the club fourball should put both names in an envelope along with entrance fee of 20 euro per pair. The first 48 pairs entered will be included in the draw. Closing date for entries is Monday May 6.
Central Towns: Our Central Towns team was beaten 3-2 by Birr in the first round of this competition. The three away players were Paddy Martin, Pat Ryan and Tom Slattery while our two home players were Hugh O'Brien and Paul Dooley. The manager was Patrick O'Connor with selector Bernard Delahunty.
Jimmy Bruen: The Jimmy Bruen squad will see action this weekend in Roscrea. They got a bye in the first round and will play the winner of Castletroy and Charleville on Saturday morning.
Fred Perry: Our Fred Perry team will commence their campaign in Castletroy on Thursday of this week. The format is five fourballs for members over 55 years of age.. Best of luck to the team and manager Tony McCann.
Moore Cup: If you are interested in representing the club in the Moore Cup competition this year please put your name on the sheet in the locker room. The handicap must be 19 on January 1 2019 and be 25 years of age on January 1 2019. The selectors are Bernard Delaunty and Matt O'Gara.

LADIES

Competition Results:

Thursday 2nd May, 18H &9H kindly sponsored by Tadhg O’Flynn Jewellers.

1st Sarah Baker(11) 38 points, 2nd Anna O’Brien(24) 38 points, Gross Vanessa Austin(5) 28 gross points, 3rd Deirdre Hughes(12) 36 points, 4th Eileen Fitzpatrick(29) 35 points.

9H competition: 1st Anne Butler(34) 12 points.

Dates for Diary:

Tuesday Mixed: It’s that time of the year again, the weekly Tuesday mixed started on the 7th May. Sign sheet available @ bar in clubhouse.

Thursday 9th May, 18H Australian Spoons Foursomes. Thursday 16th May, Kit Renehan GOY 2 stroke competition, alternate day Sunday 12th May.

Club singles match play 2019 sponsored by Scroope Insurances. Final reminder, sign up sheet now in ladies locker room.