The bank holiday competition was an open team event so there was no ladies’ competition.
Unfortunately, Thursday was another total washout for our ladies’ day.
Well done to Kay McCabe on being the pick of the bunch from last Saturday’s alternate day which was converted to a sweepstake.
Saturday, October 25, 14 holes stableford (seven played): 1, Kay McCabe (19), 24 points.
Please note that winter conditions are now in place so it will be mark, lift, clean and place on fairways and in the rough within six inches.
Greenkeepers will review all conditions and any changes regarding buggies/bunkers will be emailed, so please keep an eye on your inbox.
For all competitions, always read the conditions box on the BRS entry sheet for any daily changes.
Dates for the diary: Monday, November 24, AGM; Friday, December 5, ladies’ Christmas party.
Tara Dunne, Rosslare Golfer of the Year, receiving her trophy from Karen Burke (Captain).
Rosslare Ladies
A total of 91 players competed in the 18-hole open singles stableford competition on Tuesday. A big thank you to Joan Radford, Sherry Fitzgerald Radford Auctioneers, for sponsoring the competition.
Results: 1, Karen O’Keeffe (27), 39 points (back nine); 2, Doreen McGovern (12), 39 points; Category 1: 1, Anne Marie Kelly (19), 37 points; 2, Dot Byrne (16), 36 points; Category 2: 1, Elizabeth Callaghan (25), 37 points (back nine); 2, Kathleen Cullimore (23), 37 points; Category 3: 1, Patricia Hanton (Wexford, 31); 2, Bernie Riordan (30), 29 points (back nine).
We had a glittering gala evening on Tuesday when our magnificent cups and trophies were presented. Congratulations to our Golfer of The Year (championship course) Tara Dunne, and thank you to Eleanor Wardlaw for her sponsorship of the prize.
Tara also scooped the Hole-in-One Trophy and the Most Improved Golfer of the Year award for reducing her handicap from 7.3 to 4.3 – what a champion!
The joint winners of the Burrow course Golfer of The Year were Fionnuala Callery and Mary Maguire. The Ring competition winners were – Category 1: 1, Susan Evans; 2, Valerie Doyle; Category 2: 1, Jane O’Shea; 2, Kathleen Cullimore; Category 3: 1, Marie Garahy; 2, Elizabeth Callaghan.
The Golf Ireland silver medalist was Ann M. Doyle, and Catherine Morrissey won the bronze medal.
The monthly medal winners were: Joan Radford (April), Claire Farrell (May), Daphne Jones (June), and Carmel Morrissey (July).
The Nancy Todd Cup went to Joan Bowe and the Corish O’Connor silver cup winner was Arianne Wasserman. The fourball matchplay winners were Mary Barron and Kitty Roche.
Anne Redmond won the Memorial Cup and the Get-into-Golf matchplay winners were: 1, Michelle Halpin; 2, Mary Rochford; 3, Paula McGovern.
Congratulations to all our winners on your excellent performances throughout the year.
It’s time to put on the mittens and layer up the tops as we are now playing 14-hole winter golf. In the Saturday, November 1 singles stableford competition the winners were: 1, Val Mernagh; 2, Mairéad Esmonde.
Dates for your diary: Friday, November 7, 7 p.m., ladies’ AGM in the clubhouse; Friday, November 21, 7 p.m., Service of Remembrance, St. Brigid’s Church, Rosslare; Friday, November 28, Christmas party in the clubhouse.
Keep up to date with news, results and pictures on our website (www.rosslaregolf.com) and on social media.
Golf with us and enjoy a delicious snack or a meal at La Vista Café and Restaurant, the coolest eatery in Rosslare. Visitors are especially welcome but remember to book your table in advance, particularly for weekend dining.
St. Helen’s Bay
Wednesday, October 29, The Wednesday Club, 11-hole singles stableford): 1, Vincent Murphy, 25 points; 2, John Curry, 24 points.
Saturday, November 1, winter league round one, 11-hole open singles stableford: overall winner, Michael Vaughan, 25 points; gross, Niall Ellard; Division 1, James Newman, 24 points; Division 2: 1, Lee Harpur, 24 points; 2, James McMahon, 23 points; Division 3, Michael Cooney, 23 points.
Upcoming competitions: Wednesday, November 5, The Wednesdays; Saturday, November 8, winter league singles (members competition) round three, 11-hole open singles stableford; Sunday, November 9, winter league singles (members competition) round four, 11-hole open singles stableford.
St. Helen’s Bay Ladies
On Monday, October 27 our ladies played the Burrow course in Rosslare. The competition was for the Long Legged Lady Trophy for low handicappers and the Short Legged Lady Trophy for high handicappers, known affectionately as The Leggy Ladies. The weather threatened to spoil things but the rain held off for most of the day.
We had 28 ladies playing. There was a big selection of homemade cakes, tea brack and other goodies for us on arrival. These were provided by lady Captain Anna Marie and her committee.
After the golf we met for dinner and prize-giving in Culleton’s of Kilrane. Susan Fitzgerald was the winner of Long Legged Lady and Bernie Hayden won the Short Legged Lady.
In keeping with tradition there was a prize for everyone in the audience! Thank you to Derek and his staff in Culleton’s for a super meal, and to the staff at the Burrow for looking after us.
Saturday, November 1, winter league round one and 11-hole open singles: 1, Ríonach Donlon (18), 29 points; 2, Ann Byrne (16), 28 points (countback); 3, Janet Slattery (13), 28 points (countback).
This week’s competitions: Wednesday, November 5, Wednesday Club. Ladies meet at 10 a.m. for casual golf followed by lunch. All are welcome; Saturday and Sunday, November 8 and 9, winter league rounds two and three plus 11-hole open singles.
New Ross
Wednesday, October 22, ladies’ 18-hole stableford, sponsored by Joyce’s Home Centre: 1, Teresa Kent-Nagle (28), 40 points; 2, Mary Kavanagh (13), 35 points (countback); 3, Kay Bolger (20), 35 points; 4, Maria Burford (12), 34 points (countback).
Wednesday, October 22, ladies’ nine-hole stableford competition: 1, Ellen Howlett (26), 12 points.
Friday to Monday, October 24 to 27, Club Classic, 18-hole four-person team event, sponsored by Uniphar/Sam McCauleys: 1, Seán Murphy, Patsy Farrell, John Roche, Billy Redmond, 105 points; 2, Trevor Condell, Colin Fenlon, Michael Butler, David Feeney, 97 points; 3, Paddy Bennett, Seán Bennett, John ‘Coolerin’ Hartley, Martin Bradley, 96 points; 4, John Evoy, James O’Brien, Jamie Cahill, Tadgh Cahill, 92 points; 5, Ger Ronan, Jackie Hennessy, Pat McGrath, Brian Teague, 90 points (back six); 6, Declan Clarke, Gavin Connolly, Barry Keating, Michael Kelleher, 90 points; 7, Joey Halligan, Brian Cullen, Richie Kenneally, James Aldridge, 89 points (back six); ladies, Teresa Kent-Nagle, Dympna Molloy, Breda O’Neill, Mary Carroll, 73 points; mixed, Eddie Kent, Teresa Kent-Nagle, Ray Kent, James Kent, 81 points; Seniors, Tommy Power, Tommy Liston, Thomas Tyler, Liam Connolly, 86 points; non-GUI/visitor, David Larkin, Danny Dixon, Paddy Martin, Martin Óg Storey, 92 points; Society Cup (Three Bullet Gate), ‘Spooky’ Dunne, Pat Culleton, John Holden, Dick Merrigan, 75 points; longest drive Friday: men, Martin Óg Storey (visitor); ladies, Maria Buford; longest drive Saturday: men, Tadgh Cahill; ladies, Mary Maher; nearest the pin Saturday, Joe Kelly; longest drive Sunday: men, Richie Kenneally; ladies, Regine Foley (visitor); nearest the pin Sunday, Martin Carroll; longest drive Monday: men, Adam Power (visitor); ladies, Helen Turner (visitor); nearest the pin Monday, Joe Ryan (visitor).
Upcoming competitions: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, November 5, 8 and 9, men’s 18-hole stableford, sponsored by club; Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, November 5, 8 and 9, ladies’ 18-hole stableford, sponsored by Thomas McGrath Electrical; Wednesday, November 5, ladies’ nine-hole stableford competition; Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, November 12, 15 and 16, men’s 14-hole stableford, winter league round one; Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, November 12, 15 and 16, ladies’ 14-hole stableford; Wednesday, November 12, ladies’ nine-hole stableford competition; Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, November 19, 22 and 23, ladies’ 14-hole stableford, sponsored by Bailey’s Gifts and Framing; Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, November 19, 22 and 23, men’s 14-hole stableford (Christmas hampers).
New Ross Seniors
The annual, eagerly-awaited open club classic was completed over the bank holiday weekend, with a resounding victory for four of our Seniors whose score of 105 made them the only team to exceed 100 points. Well done to Seán Murphy, John F. Roche, Patsy Farrell and Billy Redmond.
The Seniors would like to congratulate our bar and restaurant colleague Breda Hennessey, who completed the Dublin City Marathon.
Unfortunately, bad weather forced the cancellation of our weekly scramble on Thursday.
Dates for your diary: Thursday, November 27, AGM; Thursday, December 4, annual dinner.
Teams and tee-times for Thursday, November 6 (these selections are subject to change): 9 a.m., Paddy Phelan, Tony Harford, Tom Purcell, Tom Kent; 9.08 a.m., Paul Whelan, John Coleman, Patsy Farrell, Paddy O’Shea; 9.16 a.m., Eddie Keher, John Rochford, John F. Roche, Paddy Mahony; 9.24 a.m., Gerry Mernagh, Johnny Browne, Pat Coady, Donie Cody; 9.32 a.m., Michael Lee, J.J. Hoyne, Denis Banville, Colin Casey; 9.40 a.m., Richie Aylward, Willie Naddy, Paddy Bennett, Aidan Wallace; 9.48 a.m., Tommy Ryan, Dan Quigley, Willie Wallace, Fr. Jim Curtis; 9.56 a.m., Martin Murphy, Francie Coughlan, Les Jasztrebsi, Martin Forristal; 10.04 a.m., Jim ‘Ross’ Ryan, Billy Redmond, Larry Miskella, Willie Kelly; 10.12 a.m., Denis Kirwan, Jack Fardy, Martin Burke, Peter Aldridge; 10.20 a.m., Michael Kavanagh, Tommy Kehoe, Jamesie Wallace, Robert O’Dwyer; 10.28 a.m., Seamus Power, Michael Gannon, Steve Travis, Michael Long; 10.36 a.m., Mossie Ryan, Willie Whitty, Liam Glasheen; 10.44 a.m., Joe O’Farrell, Seán Ó hUiginn, Terry McCann.
Ballymoney
Saturday and Sunday, October 25 and 26, singles stableford: Division 1, Darren Willoughby (6), 38 points; Division 2, Alan Rapple (12), 38 points; Division 3, Garry Doyle (16), 41 points; Division 4, Stephen Traynor (22), 37 points.
Monday, October 27, mixed open: 1, Damian Maher, 20 points; 2, Owen Martin, 20 points; 3, Yvonne Veale, 19 points, holding off Andrew Byrne, Ed Lysaght and Carl Coates on countback.
Wednesday, October 29, nine-hole competition: 1, John Farrell, 21 points; 2, Martin Conroy, 20 points; 3, Sammy Walker, 19 points, holding off Patrick Cody, Gavin Viviers and Paul Swinburn on countback.
Coollattin
October 18 and 26, Billy Osborne Shield stroke competition: 1, Ray Wallace (15), 65 nett; 2, Jimmy Quinn (23), 66 nett; 3, Nigel Nolan (19), 67 nett; gross, Kevin Butler (5), 77.
October 25 and 26, open men’s singles stableford 18-hole competition: Cat. 1, Shay Clinton (0), 41 points; Cat. 2, Liam Butler (15), 39 points; Cat. 3, Keith Boyd (18), 35 points; Cat. 4, George Porter (27), 33 points.
October 27, open mixed Champagne scramble team event: 1, Seán Doyle (22), Declan Hennessy (25), Ciarán Doyle (11), Glynne Butler (4), 101 points (countback).
October 29, open men’s singles stableford 18-hole competition: Cat. 1, Maurice Hedderman (8), 35 points; Cat. 2, Robert Cleary (12), 33 points; Cat. 3, Tom Culkin (22), 39 points; Cat. 4, Hugh Kane (29), 36 points.
Bunclody
Monday, October 27, 18-hole open singles – Category 1: 1, Patrick Doyle (Tramore, 6), 41 points; 2, Laurence Prendergast (Ballymoney, 16), 41 points; gross, Adam Jordan, 34 points; Category 2: 1, Darragh Kiernan (Balcarrick, 23), 45 points; 2, Seamus Doran (21), 43 points; ladies, sweep result: 1, Margaret Moore (15), 35 points.
Saturday and Sunday, October 25 and 26, open four-person team event: 1, Owen Begley (Callan, 17), Christopher Doyle (11), Ben Dyer (12), Tristam Dyer (11), 96 points; 2, Andrew Redmond (25), Keith Slye (14), Allen Kelly (10), Colum Farrell (13), 91 points; 3, Timmy Halpin (23), Rory O’Brien (11), Patrick H. Doyle (14), Seán O’Brien (10), 89 points.
Enniscorthy Ladies
Tuesday, October 28, 16 holes stableford: 1, Emma Collins (17), 38 points; 2, Jenny McLoughlin (19), 36 points; 3, Marty Hennessy (43), 35 points; seven holes stableford: 1, Bernie Webster (10), 15 points; 2, Julie Heslin (18), 14 points.
Enniscorthy
October 5, singles, sponsored by the club: 1, Graham Doyle (17), 38 points; 2, Colin Murphy (18), 37 points; 3, Donal Millar (14), 35 points; first lady, Margaret E. Mangan, 31 points (back six).
October 12, open 16-hole singles, sponsored by the club: 1, Des Jacob (14), 39 points; 2, Fergal Cooper (12), 38 points (back three); gross, Ruairí Cooper (+2), 33 points; 3, Kenneth Bergin (Ballymoney, 19), 38 points; first lady, Marty Hennessy (43), 34 points.
October 18, winter league, sponsored by the club: 1, John Doyle (16), 39 points; gross, Davie Murphy (+2), 32 points; Division 1, Joe Delaney (9), 34 points (countback); Division 2, Daniel Payne (14), 35 points; Division 3, Michael McGrath (19), 37 points.
October 25 and 26, open fourball, sponsored by the club: 1, Liam Dunbar (12) and Jim Gahan (12), 41 points; 2, John Furlong (14) and John Warren (13), 39 points (countback); 3, Joe Delaney (7) and James Sheridan (5), 39 points.
October 27, open singles, sponsored by the club: 1, Michael Murphy (16), 38 points; 2, Thomas Kielthy (6), 37 points (countback); gross, Cian Martin (5), 31 points; 3, John Delaney (7), 37 points (countback); first lady, Sharon Murphy (23), 31 points.
Courtown
October 22, 14-hole singles: 1, Emmet Doyle (14), 32 points; 2, Patrick Bergin (10), 32 points; 3, Vinny Kavanagh (15), 32 points.
October 25, two-person team: 1, Bryan Hughes and Colin Sunderland, 42 points; 2, Tony Crehan and John Furlong, 42 points; 3, Patrick Kenny and Keith Johnston, 39 points.
October 26, 14-hole singles: 1, Vinny Kavanagh (15), 32 points; 2, Paddy Sinnott (12), 31 points; 3, Alan McDonald (2), 31 points.
October 27, four-person scramble: 1, Conor Carty, Donnacha Holmes, Brian O’Connor and Aaron Condren, 43 points; 2, Paddy Boyle, Éanna Lawlor, Joe Gallagher and Paul MacGinty, 40 points.
October 28, ladies’ 13 holes: 1, Norma Casey (20), 28 points; 2, Susan Morris (25), 26 points; nine holes: 1, Eleanor Kelly (22), 20 points; 2, Cecilia O’Riordan (18), 15 points (countback).
October 29, 14 holes: 1, Mark McGrath (17), 33 points; 2, Paddy D’eathe (13), 32 points; gross, Paddy Boyle (1), 28 points; 3, Richard Barnwell (14), 31 points.
November 1, singles: 1, Joseph Gallagher (8), 35 points; 2, Paul McDonagh (22), 33 points; gross, Daragh O’Toole (1), 29 points; 3, Liam Brennan (25), 30 points; ladies, Gretta Duke (17), 28 points.
November 2, fourball: 1, Paddy Sinnott and Jim Kehoe, 33 points (last nine); 2, Liam Cooney and John Robinson, 33 points (last six); 3, John Wade and Tim Collins, 33 points.
