It was wonderful to get out on the fairways on Thursday after all the rain. We had a good turn-out for our 14-hole stableford competition and it was very tight at the top with just one point separating the top six.
Well done to Margaret on topping the leaderboard and to Una and Beppi who were hot on her heels in second and third place. Congratulations also to Maisie on winning the nine-hole competition.
Saturday and Thursday, November 8 and 13, 14-hole stableford (33 played): 1, Margaret Atkinson (11), 28 points (back nine); 2, Una Robinson (23), 28 points (back nine); 3, Beppi O’Connor (15), 28 points; 4, Louise Kennedy (24), 27 points (back nine); nine-hole (eight played): 1, Maisie Purcell (12), 16 points; nearest the pin, Breda Murphy, 23ft 5in.
Remember, our AGM will be held next Monday, November 24 at 7.30 p.m. It is important that everyone makes the effort to attend to ensure you can have your say in the affairs of the club.
New Ross Seniors
Credit to the course staff for affording us all a course in excellent condition despite a week of appalling weather.
Thursday, November 13, 14 holes: 1, Francie Coughlan, Jack Fardy, Tom Purcell, Aidan Wallace, 84 points; 2, Mossie Ryan, Art Ward, Johnny Farrell, Paddy Bennett, 81 points (countback); 3, Tony Redmond, Willie Naddy, Pat Coady, Tony Sexton, 81 points (countback).
Teams and tee-times for November 20 were not selected until Tuesday at 5 p.m. so were too late for publication.
Names and money (€25) will be collected for the Christmas dinner on December 4 this Thursday (golf only €7).
The AGM will be on November 27 after the golf. Motions are to be forwarded to Martin Burke by Wednesday, November 20 at the latest.
We send our best wishes to Jamesie Murphy, Denis Murphy, John Kennedy and Michael Brennan, all recuperating after recent hospitalisation.
Bunclody
November 3 to 9, ladies’ weekly competition, 12-hole re-entry: 1, Naw Wongprachan (15), 21 points; 2, Imelda Redmond (14), 21 points; 3, Eileen Kelly (9), 21 points.
Coollattin
Saturday and Sunday, November 1 and 2, open men’s singles stableford 15-hole competition: 1, Robert Vickers (15), 34 points; 2, Liam Butler (15), 34 points (countback); 3, Mike Doyle (13), 33 points.
Saturday and Sunday, November 8 and 9, open men’s singles stableford 14-hole competition: 1, George Kearns (15), 35 points; 2, Richard Murphy (10), 33 points; 3, Pat Hickey (18), 32 points (countback).
Wednesday, November 12, open men’s singles stableford 11-hole competition: 1, Peter Brennan (11), 27 points.
Courtown
Tuesday, November 4, ladies’ 12-hole singles: 1, Geraldine Hughes (33), 23 points; 2, Denise Kavanagh (11), 23 points.
Wednesday, November 5, 14-hole singles: 1, Paddy Sinnott (11), 35 – 1 = 34 points; 2, John Redmond (16), 32 points; gross, Neville Steedman (2), 28 points; 3, Brian Higgins (25), 31 points.
Thursday, November 6, Senior 12-hole singles: 1, Bernard Byrne (10), 29 points; 2, Hugh Carabine (11), 27 points; ladies, Lucia Redmond (20), 27 points.
Saturday, November 8, 14-hole singles: 1, William O’Shaughnessy (18), 36 points; 2, Fergal Noonan (14), 34 points (last nine); gross, Ciarán Sheridan (+1), 29 points; 3, Noel Chambers (15), 34 points; ladies, Denise Kavanagh (13), 30 points.
Sunday, November 9, any combination 13-hole fourball: 1, Bernard Martin and Michael Henderson, 34 points; 2, Keith Johnston and Shane Mulvey, 33 points (back nine).
Wednesday, November 12, 14-hole singles: 1, Bernard Byrne (12), 33 points; 2, Paul McGinty (11), 32 points (last nine); 3, Bobby Post (13), 32 points; gross, Neville Steedman (2), 29 points.
Ballymoney
All at Ballymoney Golf Club extend their heartfelt sympathies and condolences to Paul O’Brien and family on the devastating loss of their daughter, Claire. Deepest sympathies to Claire’s husband, Ronan, and family.
The extended O’Brien family have a long and deep connection with Ballymoney Golf Club.
Saturday, November 8, nine-hole singles stableford non-qualifier (no play on Sunday due to bad weather): 1, Brendan Egan, 21 points; 2, John Morris, 20 points; 3, Jason Vickers, 20 points.
There was no play for the rest of the week due to the ongoing very heavy rainfall.
Rosslare Ladies
“That’s why the country is so green” we say, when visitors stare aghast at the driving rain. And we had lashings of it last week.
While the course was in terrific condition some thought it might be daft to play in a deluge… but who knows the intricate workings of the dedicated golfer’s mind?
Ten hardy players braved it out on the Burrow course on Sunday and Tuesday, November 9 and 11. First place went to Elaine O’Connor (17) with 29 points and second was Phil Keating (22) with 26 points. Well done, ladies!
On Saturday we were back to normal for the 14-hole open stableford competition on the main course. There were 23 players and the winner was Fiona Murphy (Milltown, 16) with 32 points. The runner-up was Vivian Dreelan (20) with 31 points. Congratulations to both.
Dates for your diary: Friday, November 21, 7 p.m., prayer service for deceased members, St. Brigid’s Church, Rosslare, followed by refreshments in the clubhouse; Friday, November 28, Christmas party in the clubhouse; Friday, December 5, club AGM, all members welcome; Tuesday, December 9, Christmas jumper day; Wednesday, December 31, New Year’s Eve 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
Saturday, November 8, winter league round three, 11-hole open singles stableford: 1, Richie Flynn, 26 points; gross, James Morrissey; Division 1: 1, F. Morrissey, 25 points; 2, J. Byrne, 24 points; Division 2: 1, Derek Bradley, 25 points; 2, Cian Byrne, 24 points; Division 3, Kieran Whelan, 23 points; Junior, Oisín Casey, 24 points.
Sunday, November 9, winter league round four, 11-hole open singles stableford: 1, Richie Flynn, 29 points; gross, Martin Codd; Division 1: 1, James Newman, 26 points; 2, Paddy Casey, 25 points; Division 2: 1, Corey Mahon, 28 points; 2, Derek Bradley, 26 points; Division 3, Michael Redmond, 25 points; Junior, Darragh Rogan, 24 points.
Upcoming competitions: Wednesday, November 19, The Wednesdays; Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, winter league singles (members competition), rounds five and six, 11-hole open singles stableford.
New Ross
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, November 5, 8 and 9, men’s 14-hole stableford, sponsored by the club: 1, Eamonn Wall (18), 36 points; 2, Martin Carroll (19), 34 points (countback); 3, Eddie Kent (18), 34 points (countback); gross, Steve Roche, 26 points; Cat. 1, Paul Cleary (8), 31 points; Cat. 2, David Fitzgerald (17), 34 points (countback); Cat. 3, David Creevy (19), 33 points; Cat. 4, Eamon Breen (29), 31 points (countback).
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, November 5, 8 and 9, ladies’ 14-hole stableford, sponsored by Bonita’s Boutique: 1, Kay Bolger (20), 27 points (gross); 2, Margaret Rossiter (23), 25 points; 3, Mary Whitty (42), 24 points.
Upcoming competitions: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, November 19, 22 and 23, ladies’ 14-hole staableford, sponsored by Bailey’s Gifts and Framing; Wednesday, November 19, ladies’ singles stableford competition; Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, November 19, 22 and 23, men’s 14-hole stableford, winter league; Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, November 26, 29 and 30, ladies’ 14-hole singles stableford, sponsored by Murphy’s Cash and Carry; Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, November 26, 29 and 30, men’s 14-hole singles stableford for Christmas hampers.
Wexford
Wexford Golf Club would like to sincerely thank ex-Captain Maurice Delaney for all he has given over the past year.
Maurice has done an absolutely terrific job, and his dedication and hard work are something he should be truly proud of.
Wexford Golf Club is deeply grateful for his outstanding contribution, and we wish him the very best for the future. Now back to golf, Maurice!
Wexford Golf Club would like to extend a sincere thank you to Ray Heffernan for his presidency over the past two years.
As always, Ray has been a tremendous servant to Wexford Golf Club – something we deeply appreciate.
Not a bad golfer either!
Sunday, November 9, 14 holes fourball stableford: 1, Seán Hurley (8) and Michael Fortune (13), 39 points; 2, Graham Goff (2) and Ed Goff (12), 36 points (back nine); 3, Sorin Aldoescu (13) and Donnacha Redmond (12), 36 points; 4, Mchael Doyle (5) and Martin Bergin (15), 35 points (back three).
Wednesday, November 12, 14-hole open fourball stableford: 1, Seamus Murphy (15) and Paddy Kearney (7), 36 points.
Events for next week: Wednesday, November 19, open singles, 14 holes; Friday, November 21, open three-person team event, 14 holes; Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, singles, 14 holes; Tuesday, November 25, Seniors; Wednesday, November 26, open fourball, 14 holes.
