Templemore Golf Club members enjoy a wonderful day out at the Irish Open!

There was great excitement at the recent Templemore Golf Club outing. Details of all the recent activities and the trip to the Open are below.

Irish Open

31st. Aug:  Lady Captain Caroline Fogarty organised a trip to the Irish Open on Saturday 31st August for the ladies of Templemore golf club. There was great interest and uptake for the day trip. They set off from Templemore Golf Club at 9am heading for Carton House, Maynooth for Day 3 of the Irish Open. Weather was fantastic for the day and proved to be a scorcher.

They said it was great following for Leona Maguire on every hole as she is a true talent in Irish golf.  After they returned to the Templemore Arms for dinner to end a super day.  

Diagio Mixed.

24th Aug:  The gallant Diageo mixed team were beaten by Roscrea yet they all represented the club so well. Captain was Les Mason.

Scratch Cup Competition.

26th. Aug:  Result of the Scratch Cup competition was –  Intermediate Johnny Coleman 80. Minor Ryan Coleman 87. Net Jody Boyle 68.

Social Mixed.

28th. Aug:  The final Social Mixed took place this evening Wednesday 28th August. Thanks were offered to the Ladies who helped out in the various rolls for example: Organised the Draw, results, and the provision of teas + sandwiches each Wednesday!

Finally to all who took part, thanks were offered on what was a fantastic evening of camaraderie and fun thanks for another season.  The results of Social Mix were as follows:  1st.  Brendan Russell, Liam Daly, Margaret Buckley 25.2.  Gross, Michael Webster, Maureen Connolly, Johnny Coleman, Tom McGrath 32.

Senior Men’s Outing.

26th. Aug:  This was an excellent day in Mountrath where golfers were given the very best of welcomes and enjoyed the course and the meal afterwards.

Ten teams took to the course for the latest seniors outing and some excellent scores were returned. In 1st place with 104 points was John Kirwan, Pat Looby, Mick Maher and James Murray.

In 2nd place on countback with 99 points John Hassett, Tom Ryan, Christy O’Rourke and Eoin Wolahan and in 3rd place also on 99 points Seamus Bourke, Paddy Fogarty and Tony O’Toole.

Seniors Wed. Competition.

28th. Aug:  On a day of mixed showers and heat a fantastic turn out saw 10 teams take to the hallowed turf of Templemore golf club and there was some mixed returns in 1st. place with 55 points was Liam Daly, Pat Looby, John Stapleton and James Murray.

In 2nd place on 53 points were John Hassett, Tom Kenny, Seanie Gleeson and Phil Ryan Snr not far away in 3rd with 52 points is Jim Russell, Joe Hennessy, Colm Dooley and Tommy Deegan. Many made it back for tea cake and banter afterwards.