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Golfing in the Glenns
Tue, 14 Jul, 2009
Captain’s Prize The qualifying round of Captain Tom Rigney’s prize, sponsored by Shannon Development, got off to an exciting start on Saturday and Sunday. A large turnout saw 5 handicapper Roger Byrne return a 62 nett, five shots ahead of President Tony McCormack’s 67 nett. Playing phenomenal golf Roger has set a new course record and it will take an exceptional round to catch him in the final next Sunday. Overall only seven golfers finished under 70. Apart from Saturday afternoon weather conditions were pretty good so it must be claimed that the new course is no easy option playing off the back tees. Best of luck to the Captain and all players in the final. Presentation of prizes will be at 9pm followed by music and dancing.
Club Classic Arrangements are well underway for our annual Cub Classic which takes place on Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd over the August bank holiday weekend. All members are encouraged to take part in this very important fund raising event. A team of four costs € 200 with meal and sponsorship is € 100 per hole. The time sheet is available in the clubhouse.
For your diary Thurs. 16 July 9.30 Seniors. 11.00 Glenn Eagles.
Sat. 18 July Societies
Sat. 18 July 1pm Central Towns. Birr V Cill Dara 4 Home 3 Away.
Sun. 19 July 10.50 to 2.00 Tee reserved for qualifiers in Captain’s prize. Sponsors: Shannon Development. Presentation at 9pm followed by social.
Mon.20 July 9.30 to 10.30 Juniors.
Mon. 21 July 5.30 Presidents’ Mixed.
Tues. 22 July Open 18h Stableford.
Fri. 24 July St. Rynagh’s GAA Classic. Contacts: Willie Gavin and Maura Flannery.
Sun.26 July Lady Captain Mary Sullivan’s prize.
Results Top qualifiers for Captain’s prize. Roger Byrne 62, Tony McCormack 67, Michael Lyons, Jerome Molloy 68, Paddy Hogan, Michael Nolan, Matt Feenane 69, Martin Talbot, Pat Molloy, John Yates, Vincent Liffey, Cormac O’Connor, John Connell 70. Jim Egan, Ger Claffey, John Wims 71. Laurence McGarry, Tom Moylan, Pat Madden, John Ryan, Fergus Garland, Enda Carroll, Martin Young, Tim Kenny, Michael Yates 72. The tee is reserved from 10.50 to 2.00 and the order of play will be posted in the locker room early this week.
Open Tuesday. 1st David Horan (17) 37 pts. 2nd Richard Grogan (17) 37 pts. Gross: Brian Guinan (8) 28 pts. 3rd Oliver Nolan (15) 33 pts.
Seniors: 1st Paul Walshe Ailbe Doorly Michael Liffey Owen Neill 42; 2nd Jim Madden John Gilmartin Seamas Dennigan 47
Lorrha Classic: 1st P J Starr Liam Horan Pat Flanagan T J O’Callaghan 100 pts. 2nd Darren Gleeson, Damien Ryan, Mike Moloney, Darragh Egan 95 pts. 3rd Barry Moran Ena Moran, Martin Kennedy, Paschal Moran 94 pts.
Junior Summer Camp A Junior Summer Camp run by Professional Kevin McGrath will take place on 20th, 21st, 22nd July and 11th, 12th and 13th August. Contact Kevin on
087 2379234. Since Kevin’s arrival in Birr this camp has gone from strength to strength and junior golfers should avail of this fantastic opportunity to improve their game.
Juniors Presidents’ Prize 1st David Horan, 47 pts, 2nd Ronan Murphy 37 pts, Simon Hogan 38 pts. Boys Nine Hole 1st Conor Freeman 16 pts, 2nd Andrew Flynn 14 pts. Girls Nine Hole 1st Emer Delaney 2nd Shauna Carroll.
Juniors are reminded they must play at least three rounds in order to qualify for the Captains Prize which will take place on Monday 10th August. Also, there will be no junior competition on 3rd August as the Club Classic will take place on that weekend.
Hole in One Congratulations to Brendan Carroll on achieving a hole in one at the 14th in the Lorrha Classic.
Inter Club Well done to our Senior Cup team under manager Michael Horan, on reaching the final at Moyvalley. Having accounted for Knightsborough and Edenderry on Saturday and Tullamore on Sunday morning they came up against an inform Mullingar in the afternoon. Despite the heavy rain Birr gave a good account of themselves. The panel was: Michael Horan, Billy Donlon, John Dwyer, Seamas Breen, Robbie Shiels, Declan Gath and Stephen Brummell.
Best of luck to our Central Towns Team who play Cill Dara in the semi final on Saturday. Managers Bernard Kennedy, John Kelly and Paddy O’Brien are confident of reaching the final.
Ladies’ golf 18 Hole Stroke Medal Competition The results of the recent 18-hole stroke competition sponsored by Michael Horan Golf Shop are as follows: 1st - Carmel Ryan 74 Net 2nd - Ann Frawley 75 Net Gross - Ann Kenny 89 Gross 3rd - Lena Guinan 76 Net.
Club Match Play. The Draw is now posted in the Locker Room for the Ladies Club Match Play. Please adhere to the format and also to the closing deadlines.
Lady Captain's Day. Lady Captain Mary Sullivan's day is fast approaching and plans are at an advanced stage for an exciting weekend for the ladies. The day kindly sponsored by Zandra Fashions - Mary Rigney - Main Street Birr will commence on Thursday evening the 23rd with a nine-hole competition followed by the draw for partners for the Shot Gun Start on Sunday, 26th July. The BOOKIES will be on hand to help make the task of picking a winner a little easier! Keep a watch on the notice board for updates.
We extend best wishes again to Mr. Captain Tom for his final day on next Sunday. There will be the usual nine-hole competition for the ladies on Sunday evening from 5.00p.m. onwards. Ladies, please come out to play and support and join Mr. Captain for what should be an evening of celebrations.
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