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Golfing in the Glenns

Sun, 18 Mar, 2007

Spring Leagues
The final of the Birr Credit Union Ladies’ Spring League fell victim to the foul wintry weather at the weekend. The final has now been rearranged for Sat. 6 April. Hopefully conditions will have improved by then. The Men’s League continues until Sat. 22 March with the final down for decision on Sun. 6 April. Players have until Sun. 23 March to finish rounds four and five. Please note the one day extension
For your diary
Leagues: The final of the Birr Credit Union Ladies’ League now takes place on Saturday 5th April. The tee is reserved from 12.00 to 1.00.
The fourth and fifth rounds of the Birr Credit Union Men’s League are ongoing until Sun. 23 March. The competition will be run over holes 1 to 9 and 10 to14. All temporary greens are in play. Four cards to count for round four and all five for round five. The top eight teams will qualify for the final.
Thurs. 20 March. 10.30. Seniors.
Sat./Sun/Mon. 15/16/17 March. 14-Hole Stableford.
Mon. 24 March. 9.30 to 12.30. Carrig and Riverstown Outing.
Tues. 25 March. 10.30. Bridge in Club. Members and their friends most welcome
Thurs. 27 March. Ladies Midland Alliance.
Sun. 30 March. Members’ Prize. Subs must be paid in order to play in this GOY competition.
Mon. 31 March. Austin Gleeson Mixed Matchplay; entry sheets in locker rooms; draw on Sun.30 March. Competition starts on Mon.31 March.
Results
Spring League Leader Board after 3 rounds. Team O (Cathal McIntyre) 272 pts. Team P (Francie Horan) 271 pts. Team F (Stephen Brummel) 267 pts. Team H (Seamas Breen) 266 pts. Team J (Michael Ashe) 266 pts.
Seniors: 1st Tony Rosney, John Gilmartin, Joe Rafferty, Tady Clancy 70pts; 2nd Joe Hynes, Dick Quinn, Eamon Foley 66pts; Gross: Michael Liffey, Dan Kealy, Tony Guilfoyle 45pts.
Individual Leader. Charlie Brophy 93 pts.
Weekend 14-Hole Stableford. 1st Barney Claffey 30 pts.
Bridge. 1st Chris Harvey/Cecelia Doorley. 2nd Kevin Delaney/Phyllis Landy.
Club Website
The club’s website (www.birrgolfclub.com) has become very popular with members and overseas readers, keeping them in touch with results, news, activities and social events. Golfers and societies can also book online at birrgolfclub@eircom.net
New Members 2008
Birr Golf Club welcomes applications for membership. Why not join a friendly and progressive club and enjoy the facilities at a scenic and challenging course? With the course development at an advanced stage many extra interesting features are there to be enjoyed. All details may be had from Joan Grimes in the office (057) 912 0082.
Coaching for juvenile girls
Kevin McGrath’s coaching classes for girls will start on Tuesday 18 March at 12 noon. For details please contact Liz (087 274 2669) or Aileen (087 130 6727)
Young Masters Golf Classes
Golf Professional Kevin McGrath will run Young Masters’ Golf classes for all levels during Easter. For further information please contact Kevin at Golf Shop and Driving Range (057 912 1606).
Inter Club Competitions
Due to the ongoing course developments the Club will not participate in several of the GUI run competitions this year. It will enter teams in the Fred Daly, the Junior Foursomes, the Irish Mixed and one or two others. Teams will take part in all of the non-GUI run competitions.
LMC Fixtures
The fixture list for the very popular LMC is posted in the locker room. The first outing is to Mountrath on Mon.7 April.

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