Castlegregory Golf Club

2009 Captains Prize (Sean Barry) - sponsored by Ashes Bar & Restaurant, Camp.

1^st Martin Rice (10) 67

2^nd Tony Sills (21) 68

3^rd Dennis Barron (21) 68

4^th Tim Scannell (12) 70

Best gross Jason Rowan (10) 81

Past Captain Martin Rice (10) 67

Font 9 Bart Moriarty (24) 31

Back 9 Anthony O Connor (18) 32

Guest Prize

Owen O Donnell (5) 69

Seniors: Winner

John Courtney 19 pts

Ladies 9 Hole s/f

1^st Geraldine O Brien (290 24

2^nd Marian Burke (32) 18

Juveniles 9 hole s/f

1^st Robert Prendeville (24) 14

Men’s Fixtures

5^th July - 18 hole s/f

Ladies Fixtures

4^th July - Lady Captain Sandra’s Prize - 18 hole stroke sponsored by Frank Nyhan Solicitors, Mallow; A.I.B, Mallow; Kevin O Keeffe, Architects.

So near and yet so far - again !
Arriving fit & well on Saturday p.m. our trusty troops took on Killorglin who had beaten their local rivals, Dooks in the morning sunshine. As the wind rose strongly over Lough Leane, the Men's club treasurer Sean and his personal health advisor Merlyn led us off with a perfect drive. Next off the t-box, Rebels Kieran and Anna, did likewise. Brian and Sandra, he of hurling repute and she being a neighbour of Thady Quill couln't be outdone and followed suit. The Chairman, accompanied by the newly wed Edel, had no choice but to match that & finally the two Vice Captains, Joe & Liz, took no notice & just hit straight out too.
The quality of golf was high from both teams but Castle always seemed to have the edge and the efforts of the moring match put Killorglin under extra pressure. Edel & Mike led from the start and finished on the 13th. The wily O'Connors were next in, winning 3 & 2. The Lady Captain & the "Hurler(!?!)" were comfortable, then stuttered (we'll be walking to the clubhouse anyway !) so finished on the 17th (2&1). Just ahead, taking inspiration from the Pairc Ui Chaoimh performance, Kieran & Anna, turned a deficit of 3 with 4 holes to go, into a win on the 18th.The Vice Captains were called in off the 17th fairway, 1up & looking good. 4.5 / 0.5
Sunday morning saw us pitted against Ross, who we beat last year in Killorglin. The Ross team is usually single figure young lads and high handicap 'more mature' ladies and this year was no different. Conditions were again warm with a stiff breeze.
First off the blocks were Jason "young JR" and " I'll be fine once I get going" Tina. Their study of the course on Saturday paid dividends and they came home 4 & 3. Edel & Mike went off second and had a ding-dong game, going 3 down, 2 up, 1 down and finally succumbed on the 19th (which ultimately decided the match). The O'Connors, as usual, finished early, 4 & 3. Sandra & Brian met a really 'hot' golfing couple and 'came second'  7& 6. The Shannons were also involved in a really tight battle and were pipped on the 18th. Both matches were played in a real sporting fashion as one would expect. Ross played Ceann Sibeal in the final and again won 3 / 2, that match also decided on the 19th.
Thanks to all those on the panel who gave of their time and effort to play and support. This is arguably the strongest team in the Club and success is not far away. The number of people willing to don the club colours in play and support is ever increasing and this also augers well. Roll on the Nines of Kerry.

If a loss could be considered a triumph this is what last Saturday in Ballybunion turned out to be.  Helen Besseling’s ladies minor team were full of grit and determination as they took on a very confident Limerick outfit. The rough on the Cashin course had to be seen to be believed and as a result the entire course clogged up as the early morning matches spent a lot of their time searching for lost balls.  Added to this was an hour of driving sleet and hailstones which would have made the hardiest of golfers throw in the towel.  The women in blue however made the turn, uncomplaining, all flat, one up, 4 down, 2 up and 1 up respectively.  A very friendly group of Limerick supporters egged their team on and Liz O’Carroll and I did our best to do the same.  Helen was the first to claim victory on the 14^th hole having decided to be sensible and use iron play to avoid the rough altogether.  Mary Sills met very tough opposition and although playing very well succumbed to her opponent.  One all.  Attention now turned to Tina Moriarty who, aided by her sister Ann (a tennis player) was exercising some really impressive shots on a very difficult course.  It came down to the 18^th hole and could have been anyone’s but Tina just lost out.  2 – 1 Limerick.  Next up came Ger O’Brien and husband Pat who were supposed to be attending the wedding of a friend in Killarney. By this stage the hailstones had made sugar of Ger’s fake tan and her hair had that wild wind swept look that would be sure to cause comment at a later stage of the proceedings! Playing golf that would not look out of place in senior competitions, Ger and her opponent lay all flat at the 18^th and headed off down the first fairway once again.  Word reached us that Marilyn Spillane had triumphed on the 18^th so all attention now focused on Ger once again.  The pair halved the 19^th moved on to the 20^th where it came down to one long putt reaching its destination and the other not.

If I had to pick one day this summer that summed up the attitude and determination of Castlegregory golf – this would be it.  The girls did not give up for one minute and did their very, very best for their club.  Well done to all players, caddies and manager.  We lost – but not really! 

Congratulations to Mary T Rael and Marian Kennedy who qualified for the last 16 in the Irish Mail Fourball on Sunday11th. The ladies travelled to the Kinsale Golf Club and played on the new Farrangalway Course. They had never played the course before and were taking on the fancied local ladies, however the Castlegregory Ladies were not in the least intimidated and held a 2 hole lead after 9, then followed a tense period where the Cork pairing had stroke advantage and the match was all square on 15. The Castlegregory Ladies showed their class winning the 16 with a par and Mary T Rael EAGLED the 348 yard 17^th to send our Castlegregory pair into the next round in fantastic style. Where the next round takes place is not known yet but Mary T and Marian will take the best wishes of Management and all members of Castlegregory Golf and Fishing club with them. Best of luck ladies.

3 Person Classic Sponsored by Jim Tansley & Tralee Furniture.

1^st Merilyn O'Connor (21)

Sean O'Connor (16)

Noel Earlie (21)     84 pts.

2^nd Sean Leen(20)

Tony Sills (17)

Mike Spillane (20)  83 pts

3^rd Sean Barry (16)

Frankie Herlihy (16)

Mike Keane (13)

Fixtures

Sat. 20^th & Sunday 21^st June -  18 Hole S/F.

Saturday 20^th. Good luck to Irish Mixed Foursomes team who play in Killarney.

Time Sheet for Captain's prize June 27th & 28th in operation.

Ladies

Friday 12^th June - 18 Hole S/ford sponsored by Neil Moynihan.

1^st Nora Keoghan (33) 37pts.

2^nd  Marie McCarthy  (20) 35pts

3^rd Kathleen Hennessy (20) 29pts.

Friday 19th/Sunday21st June - 18 Hole Stroke GOY - Sponsored by Thompson Air Heating.

Sunday June 7th,  Swap with Killorglin - 18 Hole Fourball.

1st John Moriarty/Tom Moriarty  43pts

2nd Bart Kane/John Walsh        43pts

3rd John Campbell/Tony Conroy 40pts

Ladies Section was won by Kathleen Hennessy (20) 37pts.

Sat/Sun.13th/14th June - 3 Person Mixed Classic, Sponsored by Tralee Furniture & Jim Tansley.

Ladies Fri.5th June.

18 Hole S/F. Sponsored by Seamus O'Sullivan Butchers.

1^st  Kay Meade (24) 37pts.

2^nd Kathleen Hennessy (20) 36pts.

3^rd Merlyn O'Connor (21)34pts.

Friday 12th June - 18 Hole S/f. Sponsored by Neil Moynihan.

Congrats to Noreen Moore Team who beat Parknasilla  Best of Luck in the next round.

Thanks to all who turned out in such large numbers for a very successful Mid-summer party last Friday evening.  It was really great to see such a large, lively, enthusiastic crowd in such good form in our clubhouse.  Appreciation must go to the Management Committee who are largely funding the night aided and abetted by a very generous sponsorship cheque from Kearys of Cork and Mallow.  Thanks also to those who supported the raffle which will also help to defray the expenses. 

A hearty well done to the ladies of the Noreen Moore team who came out with guns blazing on Saturday afternoon to accomplish a notable victory over a very sporting and friendly Parknasilla team.  Our ladies were confident and competent in their play and it certainly augers well for the next round.  Well done also to Joan Ferriter who as substitute team manager certainly willed her team to victory!

Commiserations to our Ladies Junior Foursomes team who were beaten on Sunday afternoon in a sunny and resplendent Dromoland Castle by a very able Adare (Merlyn’s ‘other’ club) team.  The matches were well fought and the ladies in blue certainly did not let the side down. 

IMPORTANT CHANGE TO FIXTURE LIST

The ladies competition next Friday 12^th June will now be 18 holes stableford sponsored by Neil Moynihan due to the fact that the Jim Tansley Classic is now a two day event.  The scheduled Stroke GOTY competition will now take place on Friday week 19^th June.

An on-going 18 hole re-entry is beginning today Monday 8^th June and will run until the Lady Captains Prize day on July 4^th so no excuse for not having the required two cards in!

The Jim Tansley Classic runs this Saturday and Sunday – please phone your friends from other clubs and bring a team.

Best of luck to the men’s Jimmy Bruen and the ladies’ Minor team who are both in action on Saturday 13^th June.  If you are at a loose end support would be very welcome.

31/05/09

Men’s Fourball – Holmpatrick Cup

1^st Neil Moynihan (19)/Declan O Carroll (13) 45pts

2^nd Michael Burrows (8) / Joe Mulcahy (11) 43pts

Next week 7^th June

Swap – Killorglin – Fourball

Fri 29^th & Sun 31^st

Ladies Results and Fixtures

18 hole V Par Kindly sponsored by: McDonalds of Mallow Co Cork

1^st Kathleen Hennessy (20) -2

2^nd Nora Keogan (33) -4

3^rd Marilyn Spillane (29) -5

Next Week Sun 7^th June

Swap with Killorglin – Fourball

Don’t forget mid summer party – Natterjack Trophy Fri 5^th June

3 person scramble draw @ 6.30pm

Results of Mixed Foursomes 1^st June

1^st Mary Sills (27) / Mike Burrows (8) 39

2^nd Kathleen Hennessy (20) / Tommy O Halloran (15) 37

3^rd Kieran Shannon (11) / Anna Shannon (22) 35

The draw for the fourth round of the 2009 women’s Irish Mail All-Ireland
Fourball Trophy has been completed. Castlegregory has been drawn to play away
against Kinsale Golf Club. The match must be played by 22^nd June. More details later.