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Golfing in the Glenns

Tue, 15 Jun, 2010

PRESIDENT’S PRIZE
President David McDowell’s prize was the highlight of the weekend when over 200 golfers took part. In his introduction Captain Bernard Kennedy thanked David for his immense contribution to the running of the Club. Not only is David this year’s President but he has also been the Hon.Treasurer for a number of years. He was delighted that so many members played over the weekend, something which demonstrated the high esteem in which David is held. In reply David thanked all who played. He expressed special gratitude to Brendan O’Carroll of Premier Installations for being such a generous sponsor of the competition. He thanked the staff and all the organisers and congratulated the winner John Murphy on returning such a splendid score for the second year in a row.
FOR YOUR DIARY
Thurs.17 June 10.15 Seniors.
Sat. Societies.
Sat. 2.30 Birr v Athenry in the O’Moore Cup. 3 home 4 away.
Sat. 3.00 to 4.00 Diageo Mixed v Carlow. 3 Home. 4 Away.
Sat./Sun Captain Kathleen Doorley’s prize to men. Stableford. White markers.
Mon. 10.00 Juniors.
Mon.5.00 Presidents’ Mixed Scramble. All welcome.
Tues. All day. Open Stableford.
Wed.23 June. Loughnane Sisters.
Fri. 25 June Lorrha GAA Classic. Contact: Michael Liffey 087 2578370
Sat. 26 June 8.30 to 11.30 Final of 3 Ball Open sponsored by Michael Horan (Golf Shop) and Callaway. Markers needed. Contact Francie Horan.
RESULTS
President Mr David McDowell’s Prize. 1st John Murphy 65; 2nd Michael Lyons 65; Gross Billy Donlon 71; 3rd Stephen Grogan 67; 4th John Ryan 67; 5th Seamus Breen 69; 6th Martin Talbot 70; 7th Bernard Kennedy 70; Veterans Joe Rowland 71; Past President Mick Ashe 72.
Ladies 9-Hole. Ann McIntyre 18; Doreen McKenna 17; Sheila Brennan 17; Vera Smyth 16.
Seniors. David Mc Dowell Christy Mc Garry John Coleman Martin Hynes 44; Bernard Wilks Coleman Loughnane Paddy Grealy 45.
Tuesday Open. 1st Aidan Hanrahan (17) 39pts. 2nd Billy McGarry. 36pts. Gross: Barry Davis. 32 gross pts. 3rd Padraig Moylan (9) 35pts.
INTER CLUB
Best of luck to our teams who take to the fairways this Saturday.
Our O’Moore Cup team under manager Brian Guinan tee off against Athenry at 2.30. The team is: Tom King, Christy McGarry and Dick Quinn at home. Playing away are Seamas Coakley, Eamon Moore, Thady Clancy and Pat Scully.
At 3.00 our Diageo Mixed under managers Presidents David and Doreen face Carlow. At home are: Jerome Molloy/Frances Ashe, Bernard McGurk/Ena Guilfoyle and Seamas Breen/Carina Gleeson. Away are: Marie Tooher/Joe Slevin, Lady Captain/Captain, Roger Byrne/Aileen Watkins and Mary Grennan/John Irwin
JUNIOR GOLF
Monday saw the start of the Junior golfing season with Conor Lavin (20 pts.) followed by Sean Stone with 18 pts.leading the field. Competitions will take place each Monday during the school holidays. Free lessons will be offered to all under the age of 12. This year’s captain is Gavin Young. All are wished a very enjoyable summer of golf.
VOLUNTEERS
A fine attendance of volunteers on Thursday last were briefed by Captain Bernard and course Chairman Michael Horan. Details will be available this week and can be seen in the locker room.
SYMPATHY
The members offer deepest sympathy to Frank Lennon and his family on the death of his father James in Portaferry at the weekend.
LADIES’ GOLF
Wednesday 16th June we have the Valerie Doyle 18-Hole Stableford Competition which is kindly sponsored by J.J. and Brian Hogan.
Sunday June 20th. Mr. Captain Bernard Kennedy’s Prize to the Ladies. The entry form is posted in the locker room for your attention. The draw for partners will be held on Thursday 17th so please ensure you have your name down prior to this. We extend our best wishes to the two captains Bernard and Kathleen for this coming weekend and thank them for their generous sponsorship.
Wednesday 23rd June we have the annual Loughnane Sisters or Mother and Daughter Competition. Please note ladies that you can play on this day under the visitor’s category. There will be no regular competition on this day.
Sunday June 27th we have the Mixed Scramble Competition sponsored again this year by John & Mary Grennan Rath. Full details will be available on the notice board – please support.
Teams Update: The Miele Fourball suffered a defeat in the first round against a stronger Heath team last Saturday.
The Intermediate Cup team play Castlecomer in Rathdowney on this Wednesday (16th) with Martina O’Brien in charge.
The Challenge Cup team play Abbeyleix in Tullamore on this Wednesday (16th) with Elizabeth Mulcair in chage.
The Diageo Mixed Team play Carlow on next Saturday 19th at 3.00 p.m.
The Junior Foursomes take on Mount Temple in Mullingar on next Wednesday 23rd June.
We wish all the above teams the very best of luck and thank them for their continued commitment and support to teams in The Glenns.
The President’s Mixed has commenced and continues each Monday from 5.00 p.m.

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