Golf notes

Co. Cavan Golf Club The 40th annual Open Week took place in Co Cavan Golf club ending last Sunday. With the competition numbers up on previous years despite the mixed weather conditions, some fine scoring was recorded throughout the week on a golf course in prime condition. Co Cavan club wish to thank all the sponsors throughout the week for their support and interest in making it a very successful and enjoyable week for all golfers. Results and Sponsors Saturday 28th June 4- Ball Better ball, any combination, Sponsored by Blackhorse Inn, Cavan. Sunday 29th June 18 Hole singles V-Par. Ladies and Gents Sponsored by Erne Motor Works. Monday 30th June 18 Holes singles stableford (Ladies and Gents), Sponsored by Bank of Ireland 1st Seamus Murphy (19)43pts., 2nd Enda Mulvaney(1)39pts, 3rd Feichin Morgan (12) 39pts, Gross: Conor O"Reilly (6) 35pts, Student : Ben Breslin (16) 36pts Ladies: 1st Patricia Graham, 2nd Marie Fay Tuesday 1st July 18 Holes Scotch foursomes any combination Sponsored by Padraig and Shane McEntee, Macs Auto Sales Arva. 1st Jason Swaine (15) and Gene Smith (8) 62.5, 2nd Tom Downes (9) and Paul Cooney (19) 65, 3rd Mattie Reilly (11) and Dessie Gardner (12) 65.5. Wednesday 2nd July 18 Holes Mens. Sponsored by Cavan Gifts. Rearranged for Sunday 13th July. Thursday 3rd July: Ladies 18 Holes Singles Stableford Sponsored by AOR insurance; 1st Patricia Graham, Mens 9 Hole singles sponsored by Gilmartins Cash and Carry. 1st David Noonan (19) 22 Friday 4th July 18 Holes Singles stroke (Men) sponsored by Anglo Celt. 1st Michael O Brien (8) 68, 2nd Francis Mooney (10) 69 3rd Charlie O" Donoghue (13) 70, Gross Enda Mulvaney (0) 71 Student : Leon Cunningham Saturday 5th July 3-Person team event, Sponsored by Don Crotty Auctioneers. 1st Sean Galligan, Oliver Galligan and Eoin Elliott 91pts, 2nd Sean McDermott, James McDermott and Thomas Kenny 88pts, 3rd Patricia Tracy, Willie Harrington and Patrick O"Reilly 88pts B.B.Q sponsored by Cavan LONDIS. Railway rd. Cavan Sunday 6th July Aggregate 4- Ball any combination sponsored by Ulster Bank . 1st Stephen McCabe and Finbar Boyle, 2nd Padraig McEntee and Brian Tighe, 3rd Ed Kellett and Mel Doherty. Open week Special Prize Best Aggregate Gross : Conor O"Reilly, Best Aggregate Net : Enda Mulvaney Winner of Special Draw sponsored by Bill Noble was Seanie McDermot. Upcoming fixtu res. Thursday 10th July : Open 18 Hole singles stableford Men Sunday 13th July 18 Hole Singles stableford Sponsored by CAVAN GIFTS Competitors may play either Saturday or Sunday. Please note: There will be a Course Ranger on duty at the weekends throughout the summer. Players/ Competitors are asked to cooperate. Congratulations to Sean Dunne and the Ulster 4-Ball team for reaching the semi-final of Ulster. For all the Club news/results please visit our website at www.cavangolf.ie Ladies Lady Captain, Majella Brady"s, Day takes place on Saturday 19th of July, time sheet in Pro Shop. All members are encouraged to play, evening meal served at 8 pm., followed by prize giving at 10.30 pm. There is a 9 hole competition on the day for ladies unable to play 18 holes, see notice board in Locker Room for details. The Mens Lady Captain"s Prize takes place on Sunday the 13th. The Megs Lady Captain"s Prize takes place on Tuesday 15th June. Junior Girls Lady Captain"s Prize takes place on Tuesday 15th July at 10 a.m. Results of Ladies Open Day 3rd July, sponsored by AOR Insurances: 1st Marian Shields (Belturbet) (35) 41 pts., 2nd Phyllis Finlay (27) 39pts, 3rd Patricia Graham (20) 39pts., Gross - Mary Malone 33 pts. Virginia The Lady Captain (Mrs.Teresa O"Reilly"s) single stroke competition prize to men took place on Sunday 6th July. 1st Sean McEvoy, 2nd Paddy McEnearney,best gross Darren Callaghan, best of luck to our Lady Captain on Thursday 10th July, all prizes afterwards in the Park Hotel, Virginia at 9pm approx. Next Sunday 13th July Fourball Betterball Stableford timesheet on notice board. Ladies July 3rd course closed --competition cancelled. President Mr. Seamus Sheridan"s prize to the ladies rescheduled for July 17th. July 10 Lady Captain Mrs Teresa O" Reilly"s prize, best wishes Teresa from all the ladies. Crover House Golf Society The Society outing to Castlehume Golf Club on 29th May was a great success. 48 Players took part in what was a lovely day and a great course. Overall winners; 1st Philip Tevin 36 pts, 2nd Mark Murphy 35 Pts, 3rd Davis Callaghan 35 Pts, Category 1 Andy Durkins 33 pts, Cat 2 Ciaran McEvoy 33pts, Cat 3 Pat Fitzpatrick 32 Pts. Front nine Kevin Smith 19 Pts Back Nine Michael McEnerney 18 Pts. Nearest the pin James McEnroe; Visitor Paddy Sheanon The outing to Murvagh Golf Club 26th June was also a great success. Overall winner; 1st Maurice Lyttle 37 Pts, 2nd Ed Kellet 34 Pts, 3rd Patrick O"Reilly 33 Pts, Category 1 John Lynch 31 Pts, Cat 2 Breddan McEvoy 30Pts. Front Nine Frank Clancy 16 Pts Back nine Tim Sheridan 15 Pts Nearest the pin Ciaran McEvoy. Visitor Mat Galligan. Next outing is to Carrick-on-Shannon Golf club 31st July. Tee off time 1pm to 3pm. All the McClarey Cup third games to be played by the weekend. Next weekend we have a four ball better ball competition. Please pick your partner and opposition and play on Saturday if Possibly. There is a classic on the course on Sunday. There is a mixed scramble on Friday 11th July all outstanding prizes will be presented afterwards in the hotel. Sunday 20th July is our presidents prize Barney Garry. The draw for the juvenile cup is made and is on the notice board. Open days on Tuesday and Wednesday for 50"s and over €20 golf and meal. The Shamrock Society Members are eagerly looking forward to Saturday trek through New Forest. This recent creation outside Tyrrellspass has been lavishly praised by experts and local journey men who have had a sneak preview and practice rounds. The 9.30am smoothly. The draw for semi finals of the match play will be made at the presentation which is a timely reminder to get any outstanding games played this week. Mannan Castle Golf Club 6th July; July Medal Competition Overall Winner, Anthony Goff (13) 67; Div 1 - 1st, Gerry Matthews (12) 68; Div 2 - 1st, Micéal O"Rourke (13) 68; Div 2 - 2nd, Séan Murphy (17) 68; Div 3 - 1st, Mal McMahon (25) 73; Gross Prize; Mark Lambe (4) 75. Mail On Sunday All Ireland Competition Quarter-Final Result (6th July 2008) Mannan Castle (Carrickmacross) overcame Ormeau GC (Belfast) on Sunday to reach the All Ireland Semi-Finals. Well Done to Team Captain John Hughes and his team of John Clarke, Thomas Pepper, Mark Lambe, Barry McCourt and Seamus Finnegan. Mannan Castle Juvenile Juveniles are turning out in large numbers every, Tuesday morning despite the rain so keep up the good work. Lessons start next Thursday at 9.30 with Joe Frawley at the driving range, so ensure that you check the Juvenile Notice board for your allocated time. If you have not registered for lessons and are interested please contact Sheila through the Clubhouse. Hard luck to the team who were beaten in the Ronan Rafferty Cup despite their best efforts. We have three ladies travelling for Coaching to Blackrock for the next six Saturdays. They are being coached by Leslie Walker and are making great progress. They are Peta Began, Roisin Brady and Amy Boylan. Congratulations to the winners of the 5 hole competitions for last two weeks 1st Lorna Flanagan, 2nd Jamie O Connor and 3rd Daragh O Connor. Winners of 10 hole 1st Paul Began 2nd Conor McKenna Winners of the Daily Telegraph Competition boys - 1st Andrew Boylan 2nd Stephen McArdle and 3rd Raymond Mulholland. Girls - Roisin Brady and 2nd Clara Began.. Roisin & Andrew proceed to the next round of the Daily Telegraph in September. - Winners 10 holes - Sean Morris, 2nd Daragh Conroy 3rd Liam Drumgoole. Winners 17 holes. Boys - 1st Rory Croake, 2nd Patrick Hoey, 3rd Tadgh Meegan. Girls - 1st Roisin Brady, 2nd Peta Began, 3rd Laura Finnegan. Good luck to the girls who are taking part in the All Girls Inter Club in Malahide on the 21st July. We will keep you posted on their progress. Mannan Castle Ladies The long awaited second round of the Lady Captain Anne"s prize took place on Saturday last. Amazingly, the rain that pelted down from late Friday night into the early afternoon on Saturday went away, and the golf was played in sunny and warm conditions. However the golf was no less easy and most of us had difficulty scoring, that is except the winners of course! And congratulations to all of them. There was great excitement as the two leading ladies from the first day, Louise Hanratty and Deanna MacGuinness, came in with 35 and 33 points respectively, which brought their total scores to 80 points each. However Louise came through on the breakdown, and a very popular winner she was too. Lady Captain Anne thanked all who helped the very unique "third" day of the Captain"s Prize go so well. T The prize winners are as follows: Louise Hanratty, 1st, Deanna MacGuinness 2nd, Rita O"Loughlin, Gross; Eilish Crawley 3rd; Cat. 1 Geraldine Finnegan; Cat 2 Angela McCabe; Cat 3 Rose O"Reilly; Day 1 leading qualifier Kathleen Fox; Day 2 Roisin Brady; Front 9 Mena Marquis; Back 9 Teresa Butler; Committee Prize Mary Cassidy; Past Captains Mary Cassidy; Amen Corner (4th, 5th and 6th holes) Mary McNamee; Long Distance Yvonne Duffy; Visitors Prize Catryna Craig (Lady Captain Castleblayney). It was a great evening with lots of surprises for the prizewinners, congratulations again to one and all. For the rest of us, there is always next year!! This week"s competition, 18 hole stroke sponsored by The Hairdresser, was won by Geraldine Finnegan with a great score of 68, 2nd was Eilish Crawley with 69, better on the breakdown from Mary Cumiskey also with 69. Well done ladies. Also well done to Gill Rouiller who had a hole in one on the 17th, fantastic. Sadly, the AA Championship Intermediate Cup team captained by Rita O"Loughlin were beaten by Black Bush on Monday last. Well done to all the team who got to this stage, Anne Carragher, Mary Cassidy, Mary Cumiskey, Louise Hanratty and Eilish Crawley and not least the inspiring team captain, Rita. This week"s competition is the Australian Spoons - Foursomes, winners to go through to a further round on another course. Also on Friday evening the mixed scramble is to be held and following that the prize giving for all competitions since May will take place. So if you have a prize to collect, join in the fun of the mixed golf and be there to collect your prize which will take place after the golf circa 9.30. More details of the Friday mixed event in the clubhouse. Blacklion Golf Club Mel McLoughlin"s Captain"s Prize was played for last Saturday, and with some tricky pin positions and wet and windy conditions, scoring was always going to prove difficult over the qualifying 18 holes. Indeed, only two players would break 70. Sean Boylan, recent winner of the Bush Cup, again showed his improvement with a 68. However, it was 7 handicapper Paul McKenna who led the way with a magnificent 1 over par gross effort for a 66. As a previous winner, Paul was always going to be difficult to catch, and so it proved as he covered the extra 9 holes in 3 over par to win by 4 shots. Aiden Wynne and Joe McHugh came from down the field to claim second and third place respectively. The consistent Danny McGovern came in fourth, and Sean Boylan had to content himself with the 'Best 18' prize. Martin Monaghan and Dermot Love battled for the Gross prize, Martin winning with a better back nine, leaving Dermot to collect the Past Captain"s prize. Dr. Hawkins, always a welcome visitor to Blacklion, won that prize. The keenly fought Captain"s Invitation for Ladies was eventually won by Mary McCabe with a 73, prevailing over Yvonne Cullen by a shot.In matchplay competition, Jimmy Donovan again got his hands on the Glenfarne Cup, this time partnering Jim McCafferty to a one hole success over Tommy O"Connor and Darren Hurd. The Ulster Sports Glass case was played for over the weekend, and it saw a runaway victory for the in-form Francis O"Reilly, his 62 a full six shots better than new member Michael McAloon"s 68. Jim McCafferty, fresh from his Glenfarne Cup success, took third place with another 68. Seamus Cullen won the Gross prize with a solid 4 over par effort. Clones Golf Club Rafferty Boys Mourne Loss Our young guns in the Ronan Rafferty Team were disappointed with the result on the away leg in Mourne last weekend despite giving a fine performance. The players did extremely well in the home leg in Clones and travelled away with high expectations. Despite their defeat we think the boys deserve a mention and they all will be definitely ones to watch in the future, so well done to Darren McMahon, Jack McCarron, Ethan Audley, Fergal Connolly and Darra Igoe. Jimmy Magee Memorial Trophy The Jimmy Magee Memorial Matchplay Trophy for our juvenile golfers will be contested shortly and all our young golfers are requested to put their names on the list in the locker room if they wish to take part. Juvenile golf coaching continues throughout the summer each Tuesday evening from 7pm. Big Burner Beckons Gentlemen throughout the month of July you will be able to play in a 14-hole stableford competition repeater to try and win the fabulous prize of a Big Burner Driver. The competition charge is just €5.00 and €3.00 for each repeat. The best 3 cards to count. You can play as often as you wish, enjoy! Ulster 4-Ball Team Rise to the Occasion Prospects looked gloomy for the Ulster 4 ball team after only taking 2 and a half matches at home against Lisburn recently and the team knew they had their work cut out for the away leg. Gene McEnroe is delighted to report that his team rose to the occasion and won 4-1 in Lisburn and the team progress to the next round. Well done gentlemen. Vice President"s Cup - The men"s club will compete for the Vice-Presidents Cup on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July, Timesheet in operation tel: 047 56017 Classic Weekend Clones will host their own Annual Classic on Friday 1st August to Sunday 3rd August and already there are teams on the timesheet which is up in the Clubhouse. Anyone wishing to field a team or make a donation should contact Pat Connolly on 086 855 4289 or the club on 047 56017. As part of the Classic we also have a raffle for a Powakaddy and trolley bag tickets on sale €5.00 each or 3 for €10.00. Tickets on sale in clubhouse. Ladies on a Roll Three of the winners from last week"s Lady Captain"s Prize weekend feature this week in the prestigious Lady Members Cup. This coveted trophy is much sought after and the ladies were drawn playing partners, much like Lady Captain"s Day. Unfortunately the weather wasn"t as favourable and the difficult conditions put paid to many a scorecard. However Elaine Hamilton (22) managed to put together, what she described as an unremarkable round with just a couple of pars but more importantly no disasters! Winning this year"s Lady Members" Cup generously sponsored by Kevin Hickey of Messrs. Barry, Hickey & Henderson, Clones, with a fabulous score of 69 nett, was also the winner of the Lady Captain"s Prize Elaine Hamilton. Congratulations to Elaine and a very warm welcome to Section A after losing 2 shots Elaine now joins the low handicap group. In 2nd place with nett 74 was newcomer Eileen Maguire (35) despite carding a disastrous 11 on the par 4, 5th. Eileen asked her marker to check and re-check her score at the end of the round as she didn"t think her round was that remarkable and was stunned to discover she had managed 2nd spot. Eileen now loses another shot and plays off 34 well done! The winner of the gross, also a repeat from Lady Captains" Day was Mary Trant (15) with gross 90. Section A winner Rosita McCabe (16) with nett 81, Section B went to another Lady Captain"s Day prize-winner, Ann McCarthy (22) with nett 76 and Section C went to a delighted Maureen Lynch (36) with a nett 80. Learner Lady Golfers - Wednesday evenings from 6.30 pm the tee is reserved for Learner Lady Golfers to come along and have a go at golf. So ladies if you would like to turn off the iron and come along and swing an iron, we"ll show you how! Please wear runners or golf shoes. Clubs and balls will be provided. Barry McGuigan Matchplay - Just a reminder ladies that the draw has been made for the Barry McGuigan Matchplay Trophy and the first round should be completed before 21st July. What"s On This Week The ladies compete in the Ulster Sports Trust 18 hole stableford competition on Thursday 10th July and the winner gets to go with Lady Captain to Massareene to play in the regional finals and meet Mary Peters and other sporting legends who actively support sport in Ulster. The best of luck ladies a great one to win. The following week Thursday 17th July we have a stroke medal GOY DRAW. And finally.........Congratulations to Sean Farmer on getting an eagle on the par 4, 9th. This was during a match on a very wet Thursday evening, what a shot! Brandy all round! Belturbet Golf Due to open week, the July monthly meeting, will now take place on Thursday 17th July. winner of last week Sunday"s singles stableford was, 1st Theo Coffey 45 Points, second Noel O"Sullivan 43 Points. Open week continuesThursday 10th July Mens Single Stroke,Friday 11th July 3 Person team scramble,Saturday 12th July Men"s fourball better Ball Sunday 13th July Mixed foursomes Presentations of all week prizes will be held on Sunday evening at 7o"clock sharp. Open week sponsored by Ciaran Smith Golf Shop Rossmore, Co Monaghan. The Captain Mr Robert Richardson"s Prize will be staged on Saturday 26th July and Sunday 27th July over two days. Ladies Due to severe weather warnings during the week, Lady Captain, Lily decided to postpone her prize giving which was due to take place on 5th July. The event will now take place on 23rd August. Apologies to all members and guests. Hopefully the weather will be more favourable come August. Open week 6th to 13th July. Ladies open day Wednesday 9th.