October 28 to November 3, weekly ladies’ competition, twelve-hole re-entry: 1, Monica Mernagh (20), 29 points; 2, Terri Brennan (4), 25 points; 3, Margaret Moore (10), 24 points.
November 4 to 10, weekly ladies’ competition, twelve-hole re-entry: 1, Naw Wongprachan (23), 23 points; 2, Ethel Deacon (17), 23 points.
BALLYMONEY
Saturday and Sunday, November 9 and 10, open singles stableford non-qualifier: Division 1, Julian Breen (5), 40 points; Division 2, Wes O’Neill (15), 41 points; Division 3, John James Sheridan (17), 40 points; Division 4, Peter Byrne (30), 41 points.
Wednesday, November 13, open nine-hole competition: 1, Kevin Byrne, 22 points; 2, Stephen Greene, 21points; 3, Thomas Meade, 21 points.
WEXFORD LADIES
After what seemed like an age, it was wonderful to enjoy the reappearance of the sun for Monday’s scramble competition.
Well done to Ber, Bernie and Mary on their super performance on a day when birdies were very hard to come by.
Monday, November 11 (eleven teams): 1, Mary B. O’Leary, Bernie Duffy and Bernadette Boland (13), 47.
The ladies on the cards on Thursday had a busy time with all the countbacks to determine the placings for the minor prizes in the 14-hole stableford competition.
There was no such problem with declaring the winner as Clodagh had a super score to finish three clear of the next best! Congrats Clodagh and well done to the other prize-winners.
Saturday and Thursday, November 9 and 14, winter 14-hole stableford (51 played): 1, Clodagh Williams (37), 32 points; 2, Marguerite Murphy (22), 29 points (back nine); 3, Bernadette Boland (21), 29 points (back nine); 4, Louise Boshoff (15), 27 points (back nine); 5, Bernie Duffy (26), 27 points (back nine); 6, Catherine Carmody (26), 27 points (back nine); 7, Madge Murphy (19), 27 points; 8, Helen McGuire (18), 26 points (back six); nine-hole (four played), Mary Maguire (19), 12 points (back six); nearest the pin, Bernadette Boland, 6m 31cm.
The great work on course improvement continues apace with the completion of the new bunker linings on the first hole last week. The drainage works and the sanding of the fairways are already paying dividends, with the evidence being in the wonderfully improved course conditions.
Many thanks and very well done to all the greenkeeping staff and the volunteers for their expertise, dedication and hard work.
NEW ROSS
Wednesday, November 13, ladies’ 14-hole stableford, sponsored by Ann McDonald (Bonita Boutique): 1, Denise Bolger (21), 28 points; 2, Mary J. Maher (25), 25 points; 3, Ellen Howlett (52), 25 points; 4, Kay Bolger (21), 24 points; gross, Marguerite Sutton.
Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17, men’s 14-hole fourball: 1, Steve Roche and Paddy Delaney, 42 points; 2, Joe Morrissey and Charlie Bradley, 38 points; 3, Edward Morrissey and Pat Coady, 37 points (countback); 4, Trevor Condell and Andrew Ryan, 37 points; 5, Lorcan Barden and Paul Barden, 36 points (back nine).
Upcoming competitions: Wednesday, November 20, ladies’ 14-hole fourball; Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, November 20, 23 and 24, men’s winter league round one; Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday, November 23, 24 and 27, ladies’ 14-hole singles stableford; Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, November 27 and 30 and December 1, men’s 14-hole singles stableford, Christmas hamper; Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday, November 30, December 1 and 4, ladies’ 14-hole singles stableford.
NEW ROSS SENIORS
The conditions on Thursday were good weatherwise overhead but rather heavy on the ground. This was only to be expected after all the light rain and drizzle we experienced over the previous few days, with little or no wind to help drying out the course.
We reverted to a 14-hole competition and it was a good decision with light fading early in the afternoon. There were a few late withdrawals for one reason or another, leaving a number of three-person teams who immediately were at a disadvantage in the scoring stakes. Thankfully, this time around there were no complaints of slow play which was a bugbear in previous weeks.
Again, Martin Burke disqualified one team for incorrect handicaps on their scorecard. All players should check their current handicap on the sheet provided in the old Pro Shop prior to play every Thursday.
Keeping to all rules and regulations, the team of Eddie Keher, Dan Quigley, Liam Glasheen and Martin Burke took the day’s honours with a fine score of 85 points.
Second on 84 points were Tony Redmond, Richie Aylward, Frank Boyle and Paddy O’Shea. Third prize went to Michael Kavanagh, Willie Naddy, Seán Ó hUiginn and Larry Miskella with 80 points.
A reminder that our AGM will be held after golf on Thursday, November 28. Please send motions for the meeting to Martin Burke on 086-2669836 or to burkenr@gmail.com before Monday, November 25. The AGM is the place to voice your opinion about the direction our group should take in the future.
Teams and tee-times for Thursday, November 21: 9 a.m., Tony Redmond, Tony Harford, Paddy Mahony, Peter Goggin; 9.08 a.m., John Browne, Paddy Bennett, Martin Hartley, Tom Kent; 9.16 a.m., P.J. O’Farrell, Willie Wallace, Liam Glasheen, Aidan Wallace; 9.24 a.m., Pat Phelan, Tommy Ryan, Tommy Kehoe, Willie Kelly; 9.32 a.m., Eddie Keher, John Coleman, Michael Gannon, Larry Miskella; 9.40 a.m., Ger Freyne, Willie Whitty, Jamesie Wallace, Larry Shannon; 9.48 a.m., Ger Maher, Dan Quigley, John P. Aylward, Michael Long; 9.56 a.m., Francie Coghlan, Martin Whelan, Robert O’Dwyer, Steve Travis; 10.04 a.m., Jim R. Ryan, Frank Boyle, Jack Fardy, Paddy O’Shea; 10.12 a.m., Mossy Ryan, Seamus Aylward, Seán Ó hUiginn, Peter Aldridge; 10.20 a.m., Denis Kirwan, J.J. Hoyne, Jim Kehoe, Jamesie Murphy; 10.28 a.m., Michael Kavanagh, Kenny Irwin, Vincent Long, Colin Casey; 10.36 a.m., Martin Murphy, John Riordan, Paddy Power, Fr. Jim Curtis; 10.44 a.m., Tom Foley, Tom Murphy, Pat Traynor, Les Jastrebski; 10.56 a.m., Johnny Farrell, Martin Burke, John F. Roche, Michael Brennan; 11.04 a.m., Seán O’Neill, Richie Aylward, Willie Naddy, Tony Sexton.
COOLLATTIN
Wednesday, November 13, open men’s singles stableford 14-hole competition: 1, Jim Casey Snr. (29), 28 points (countback); 2, Peter Brennan (7), 28 points.
ENNISCORTHY
Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17, 18-hole open four-person team: 1, John Lacey, John Leacy (Rosslare), Eunan Doyle (Ballymoney), Cathal Leacy (Ballymoney), 106 points; 2, Declan Byrne, Ger Byrne, Ger Byrne Jnr., Martin Sludds, 105 points; 3, Barry Bolger, Michael Redmond, Eoin Mullarkey, Paddy Hore, 100 points.
Next week will see round three of the women’s and men’s winter league. The top 50 players plus ties will qualify for the final to be played in March, based on their three best cards.
In conjunction with the league there is also a fourball team event for which teams can be of any combination, with the top eight qualifying for the final.
ENNISCORTHY LADIES
Tuesday, November 12, club-sponsored turkey competition, 15-hole singles stableford non-qualifying (80 participated): 1, Ann Harvey (17), 31 points; 2, Marie Dunphy (14), 30 points (last nine); 3, Carmel Maguire (23), 30 points (last nine); nine-hole non-qualifying competition: 1, Bernie Webster (11), 18 points.
Just a reminder that the ladies’ lunch is being held on Saturday, November 30, the ladies’ AGM is taking place on December 5, and the club AGM is now scheduled to take place on Friday, December 6 at 7 p.m.
There is a wonderful Christmas market organised for December 1 which should be a great day for all of the family.
Finally, thank you to everyone who has supported our Re-Turn initiative thus far. Please continue to do so, and if anyone has a large collection of returnable items, you can contact Lora Bolger directly. She will arrange to collect the bags from you and save you having to place them in the Re-Turn bins.
ST. HELEN’S BAY
November 13, Wednesday Club eleven-hole singles: 1, Pádraig Tiernan, 26 points; 2, Mike Concannon, 23 points; 3, Gerry Byrne, 22 points.
Saturday, November 16, winter league, eleven-hole singles: 1, Ciarán Murphy, 27 points; gross, Samuel Berry: Division 1, Ciarán O’Brien, 19 points (countback); Division 2: 1, Chris Dowling, 24 points; 2, Jim Murphy, 22 points (countback); Division 3: 1, Seán Lynch, 24 points; 2, Nicholas Hayes, 22 points.
Sunday, November 17, winter league, eleven-hole singles: 1, Mike Crowley, 27 points; gross, Niall Ellard; Division 1, Robert Byrne, 20 points; Division 2: 1, Pádraig Bail, 26 points; 2, Laurence Doyle, 22 points; Division 3: 1, Noel Minogue, 22 points; 2, Seán Lynch, 20 points.
Upcoming events: November 20, Wednesday Club, eleven-hole singles Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24, winter league, eleven-hole singles.
ROSSLARE LADIES
A total of 38 pairs played on Tuesday on a beautiful day for golf. Well done to Catherine Haugh and Mary Frances Codd on their fine win.
Tuesday, November 12, 14-hole fourball: 1, Catherine Haugh, Mary Frances Codd, 28 points; 2, Bríd Ní Bhriain, Mary Stent, 26 points; 3, Jo Kavanagh, Ann Doyle, 25 points; 4, Paula O’Leary, Arianne Wassermann, 24 points.
Sunday and Tuesday, November 10 and 12, twelve-hole Burrow result: 1, Sandra Woods (21), 25 points; 2, Philomena Keating (23), 22 points (back nine).
Saturday, November 16, 14-hole open fourball: 1, Val Mernagh (11), Maura Farrell (12), 34 points; 2, Susan Evans (4), Stephanie Glynn (15), 33 points (back six).
This Friday, November 22, we will have our Remembrance Service for deceased members in St. Brigid’s church at 7 p.m., with refreshments in the clubhouse afterwards.
Friday, November 29 will be our Christmas party. Book your place through BRS, and choose your dining options when the table arrangement is displayed in the locker room.
Friday, December 6: Club AGM at 7 p.m., all are encouraged to attend.
Tuesday, December 10: Christmas jumper day, carol service and pop-up shops.
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