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Golfing in the Glenns

Tue, 6 May, 2008

Course Developments
With the return of the course contractors many changes and further developments have been noted. The eleventh green has been enlarged and mounds and bunkers have been added. The eighteenth now has two new bunkers and some extra drainage. Work has also taken place on the new first. Hopefully the water that lodged ther over the winter will find a new home. With the removal of protective netting and the ropes the course is taking on a more attractive appearance with all members looking forward to exciting times later in the Summer.
Michael Loughnane Seat
On Sunday next all members are invited to attend the presentation of the Michael Loughnane memorial seat to the Club. The seat is positioned on the new fourth tee facing towards the Club which Michael loved so much. He devoted many hours of his time to the running of The Glenns and contributed most generously towards the dozens of developments over the years. His family have kindly donated the seat in his honour. A most fitting memorial to his memory.
For your diary
Thurs. 8 May. 10.00 and 10.30 Seniors. Please note that the outing to Mountrath has been changed to Tues. 20 May.
Thurs. 8 May. 3.00 pm. Heineken Mixed v Glasson.
Sat. 10 May. 2.30. South Leinster v Kilkea Castle.
Sun. 11 May. 12.30. Presentation of Michael Loughnane Memorial seat on new 4th tee.
Sun. 11 May. O’Dowd Trophy (GOY)
Thurs. 15 May. Miele Fourball.
Fri. 16 May. Wheelchair Classic.
Sat. 17 May. Ladies Cup v Glasson.
Sun. 18 May. President’s prize to members.
Tues. 20 May. 10.00 Seniors outing to Mountrath.
Results
Lady Captain’s prize to the men. 1st Pat Maher (5) 41 pts. 2nd Pat Pilkington (18) 40 pts. Gross:Billy McGarry (4) 33 pts. 3rd Liam O’Brien (90 39 pts. 4th Greg Smyth (18) 39 pts,
Seniors. Ist Eddie Nevin, Brendan Dermody, Dick Johnston 69 pts. 2nd Tom Nestor, Paul Barber, Michael Ashe 66 pts. Gross: President Michael Liffey, Tim Kenny, Tom King 44 pts.
Birr Community School Classic. 1st Mary Lonergan, Liz Pardy, Christine Bruce, Eleanor Campbell 108 pts. 2nd Michael Stephens, Dick Johnston, John Wims, Colman Loughnane 104 pts. 3rd Ger Claffey, Yvonne Claffey, Dara Claffey, Liam Hogan 103 pts. 4th Brendan O’Carroll, Frank Kenny, Paddy Hogan, Adrian Sheils 101 pts. 5th Aidan Farrelly, Paul Cleary, Damien Barron, Tim Carroll 101pts 6th Tony McCormack, Michael Coughlan, Brian Guinan, Tom Rigney 100 pts
Longest Drive Men: Michael Lyons. Longest Drive Ladies: Ming Loughnane.
Nearest Pin Ladies: Liz Nolan. Nearest Pin Men: Ger Coughlan.
Bridge: 1st John/Roma Gilmartin. 2nd Tie: Phonsie/Maura Kerrigan and Cecelia Doorley and Chris Harvey.
Inter Club Matches
Well done to the Newbridge Mixed on their exciting win over Mount Temple on Thursday last. At home were Pat Molloy/Rita Delaney and Brian Guinan /Frances Ashe. Away were David Byrne/Tori Baker, Pat Maher/Annette Kenny and Ger Gath/Ena Guilfoyle. The Byrne/Baker combination brought off the heroics of the day being four down with six to play. They won five of the last six. The Guinan/Ashe combination kept the home end up by winning a tough match on the 20th. Well done to managers Mary Ryan and Francie Horan.
Hard luck toTim Kenny and his Duggan Cup team who went down 3/2 to Roscrea.
On Thursday this week the Heineken Mixed managed by Presidents Michael and Bernadette take on Glasson. At home are Pat Madden/Kathleen Doorley, Pat Molloy/Ann Kenny, Eddie Nevin/Tori Baker and Billy Donlon/Aileen Watkins. Away are Bernard Kennedy/Gemma Butler, Seamas Breen/Mary Ryan and Michael Ashe/Marie Tooher. On Saturday the South Leinsters under Tom King and Tony Hogan face Kilkea Castle. At home are Tom King, Aidan Farrelly, Pat Gleeson and Charlie Brophy. Away are Seamas Coakley, Seamas Guinan and Jim McGovern. Best of luck to both teams.
Ladies Golf
Mary Ryan, Rita Delaney & Christine Bruce were the winning team in the AIB Ladies Irish Open Club Challenge. We hope their winning score (106 aggregate points) will rank among the best 120 countrywide giving them a place in the play-off in June.
Evelyn Lynch’s Senior Foursome team of Mary Ryan & Martina O’Brien; Ena Guilfoyle & Anne Kenny and Kathleen Doorley & Sheila Brennan successfully defended at home against Coolattin and they now proceed to the 3rd Round.
Mona Collins suffered the disappointment of seeing her Challenge Team beaten by Wicklow. Betty Feighery, Liz Nolan & Aileen Watkins played at home, Kay Kelly & Liz Pardy in Wicklow. All played tough tight matches and will live to compete again.
The Newbridge Mixed team managed by Francie Horan & Mary Ryan beat Mount Temple.

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