New's and result's

Kilkenny Golf Club Notes

Tuesday 14th February

CAPTAINS DRIVE IN SUNDAY 12th FEBRUARY

Captains Seamus Rochford and Pauline Cullinane held their Captains Drive In on Sunday and it was testimony to the popularity of both of them that close on 150 members turned out to support them and play in the 13 hole competition that accompanied the drive in. Both captains hit impeccable drives off the first tee. Pauline was up first and hit one straight down the middle, Seamus next up trusted his dependable 3 wood and sent one down the middle also with a slight draw to gain an extra few yards. Besides those who played in the competition a large number of Past Captains and other members turned out to witness the drive in and to wish both Captains the best of luck in their year.

After the drive in all the players headed off to the various tees for a shotgun start. The winners of the 4 person team event were Billy Burke (10) John O’Leary (18) Pat Collins (10) and Margaret Gahan (36) with 66 pts. Second place on 64 pts went to Eddie Power (+1) Paddy Lawlor (19) Richie McEvoy (15) and Catherine Leahy (27). The remaining prizes were won by two scores of 63 and four scores of 62pts.

The day was excellently organised by Vice Captains Luke Kelly and Sheila Brennan and they were ably assisted by their social committee. Barry Joyce and his staff served up a lovely hot plate for all the contestants after the golf.

Saturday’s Crosscard competition was a 13 hole v par competition and the winners were P J Martin (8) and Jack Troy (12) with a great score of 9 up. They were one under par better ball for the 13 holes. Jack recorded a birdie on the 4th and PJ on the 6th, the only bogey on their card was on the 5th. P J also featured in 3rd place on 7up with Richie Phelan (16). Members may remember that P J won the set of the Ping G20 irons in the Pro shop Christmas draw and they are obviously starting to pay dividends. Second place on Saturday went to Mark Shortall (6) and Maurice Ryan (14) with a better 7up than PJ and Richie.

The first Ladies 13 Hole Competition of the season took place last week. It was an ABC stroke competition, the winner of Class A was Bridie McGarry (8) with 55 2/3 net, Class B was won by Cecily Costelloe (21) with 57 net and Class C was won by Joan Cashin (29) with 57 2/3 net. The gross was won by Mary Leahy Browne (3) with 61 gross.

The Senior Men’s competition last Thursday was played over 14 holes from the 5th to the 18th. The winners with a score of 72 pts were Dom Murphy (13) Paddy Byrne (21) Jack Nolan (22) and Eamon Brennan (28). They had 36 points over the last six holes where they managed to chalk up nine pars between them over the 14 holes. Second place on 72 pts went to Pat Walshe (10 ) Martin Treacy (21) Maurice Ryan (20) and Paddy Halley (25). Pat was very prominent on the card and covered the last six holes in one under par with five pars from the 13th to the 17th and finished it off with a birdie on the 18th.

The Senior Ladies competition was won by Sheila Brennan, Eileen Reynolds and Mary Shields.

 

We wish two of our members J D Murphy and Michael Cantwell who have been in hospital recently a speedy recovery and hope to see them back around the club shortly.If there are any other members laid up that we are unaware of we wish them a speedy return also.

The first Mens 18 hole competition of the season is due to take place on Sunday 26th of February and we would like to remind members that they have to sign in on the computer terminal before playing in any 18 hole competition.

 

SNOOKER

The second round is due to be completed by 25th February and the quarter final line up is as follows.

Tom O’Connor or P J Martin v Christy Power John Burke v Gabriel Maher Joe O’Neill v Luke Kelly Martin Hanrick v Andy Melay

 

WINTER GOLF & MEAL SPECIAL

Winter special Monday to Friday from 1st November 2011 to 31st March 2012. Enjoy a round of golf and choice of main course or an all day breakfast plus tea/coffee for only €35. Offer will run from Monday to Friday and is subject to availability. Tee time must be booked in advance.

 

PITCHMARKS & DIVOTS

In an effort to improve the repair of pitch marks we are going to re introduce the adopt a green programme. We request 18 members to come forward to take charge of a green, when we have the eighteen in place we will place a sheet on the notice board and request that at least five people add their names to each hole. The 18 members who come forward to take charge of a green must take responsibility to organise and rota their group. Those willing to start the process are requested to contact the office with their names. To date three members have come forward to take responsibility for a green. The 1st, 17th and 18th have been allocated at this stage; hopefully the remainder will be taken up inside the next week. As soon as we have allocated the remaining 15 holes we will place a sheet on the Mens notice board where other members who wish to help out can add their names. Please contact Sean in the office for further details.

 

ROPES & STANCHIONS

Ropes and stanchions are positioned around most of the greens at the moment to protect them from excessive wear and tear at this time of the year. Players are requested not to remove these ropes and stanchions, it has been reported that some people are walking on the ropes and as a result pulling down the stanchions.

Please do not remove these ropes and please make your around them to the side of the greens.

 

RESULTS

Men’s Crosscard Saturday 11th February, 4 Ball CrossCard 1. P J Martin (8) Jack Troy (12) 9 up 2. Mark Shortall (6) Maurice Ryan (14) 7 up (4 up on back 6) 3. P J Martin (8) Richie Phelan (16) 7 up 4. Ollie Cullen (8) Maurice Ryan (14) 6up (5 Up on back 6) 5. John Marnell (9) P J O’Reilly (13) 6 up (1 up on back 3) 6. Pat Collins (11) Michael Butler (13) 6 up (Level back 2) 7. Maurice Ryan (14) Joe O’Neill (16) 6 up (1 down last 2)

Captains Seamus Rochford and Pauline Cullinanes’ Drive In Sunday 12th February 1.Billy Burke (10) John O’ Leary (18) Pat Collins (11) Margaret Gahan (36) 66pts 2.Eddie Power (+1) Paddy Lawlor (19) Richie McEvoy (15) Catherine Leahy (27) 64 pts 3.Tony Butler (12) P F O’Shea (18) Eithne Murphy (14) Sheila O’Mahony (36) 63 pts 4.P J O’Reilly (13) Jack Troy (14) Joan Cody (13) Helen Butler (28) 63 pts 5.Martin Duggan (13) Jim Meredith (18) Willie Murphy (19) Frances Gray (36) 62 pts (B6) 6.Jim Ryan (13) Johnny McEvoy (18) Jimmy Leahy (6) Hilda Richardson (22) 62 pts (B6) 7.Kieran Wall (5) Tom McInerney (19) Liz Kinsella (12) Ann Gubbins (27) 62 pts (B6) 8.Michael Whelan (9) Tom Keating (28) Kevin O’Donohue (22) Mary Norton (12) 62 pts

　

LADIES NEWS & RESULTS

Ladies Results

Tuesday 7th February 13 Hole ABC Stroke

1st Class A . Bridie McGarry (8) 55 2/3 net 1st Class B . Cecily Costelloe (21) 57 net 1st Class C . Joan Cashin (29) 57 2/3 Overall 2nd Margaret Cuddihy (9) 56 net (L6) Best Gross; Mary Leahy Browne (3) 61 Gross 3rd . Jo Lawlor (12) 56 net

4th Paula Bradbury (16) 56 1/3 net (54 1/3 + 2)

5th Anne Murphy (21) 58 net (L6)

　

　

Ladies Fixtures

Tuesday 14th February, Ladies 13 Holes Competition 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20

Tuesday 21st February, Ladies 13 Hole 3 Person Team Competition 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20. Bookable Online.

Slots also available Sunday 19th February 2.20 – 3.10 Bookable Online

　

　

SENIOR MEN

Results Thursday 9th February 14 Hole 4 Person Team Event

1. Dom Murphy (13) Paddy Byrne (21) Jack Nolan (22) Eamon Brennan (28) 73 pts

2. Pat Walshe (10) Martin Treacy (21) Maurice Ryan (20) Paddy Halley (25) 72 pts

3. Paddy Raggett (15) Pat O’Shea (18) Kevin Donohue (22) Tom McDonald (25) 71pts

4. Mick O’Flynn (13) Jimmy Rhatigan (17) Joe Nolan (22) Nicky Lawlor (23) 70 pts (B7)

5. Martin Duggan (17) Roger Curran (12) Noel Power (20) Tim O’Mahony (31) 70 pts

6. Eddie Guilfoyle (12) Christy Rainey (21) Eugene Orr (20) Austin Kiely (23) 69 pts (B7)

7. Ken Kinsella (13) Paddy Witherow (17) Tom Reade (24) Martin Kelly (24) 69 pts

Competition next Thursday 16th February 11.00 – 1.00pm

 

SENIOR LADIES

Results Thursday 9th February 9 Hole Competition

No scores to hand but the winning positions last Thursday are as follows.

1. Sheila Brennan, Eileen Reynolds, Mary Shields

2. Kitty Nolan, Aileen Hehir, Jane Duggan

3. Adrienne Walsh, Anne Murphy, Breda Kavanagh, Etta Shine

4, Nuala Crotty, Anne Gubbins, Josie McPhilips

Competition Thursday 16th February 10.00 – 11.00.

　

FIXTURES DIARY

Tuesday 14th February, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies 13 Hole Stableford Competition,

Wednesday 15th February, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time

Thursday 16th February, 10.00 – 11.00 Senior Ladies Competition, 11.00 – 1.00 Senior Men’s Competition 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time

Friday 17th February, 12.00 – 12.20 Visitors, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time

Saturday 18th February. 8.30 – 10.00 Members Time, 11.15 – 11.30 Visitors, Saturday Men’s Crosscard Shotgun Start at 1pm.

1.45 – 2.30 Ladies 13 Holes Competition Bookable Online

Sunday 19th February, 10.00 – 12.30 Junior Alliance , The time slots before and after the Junior Alliance are free for member’s casual golf.

2.20 – 3.10 Ladies 13 Hole Competition, (Bookable Online)

Monday 20th February, 11.00 – 12.20 Visitors, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time

Tuesday 21st February, 9.00 – 10.20 and 12.20 – 2.20 Ladies Team Event 13 Holes Stableford Competition Bookable Online, slots also available on Sunday 19th February 2.20 – 3.10. (Bookable Online)

Wednesday 22nd February, 1.00 – 2.00 Members Time