GOWRAN PARK WARMS UP FOR WINTER
Open Fourball – Sunday 13th October 2013
Last Sunday saw a very successful fourball take place with a large entry of visitors from all the neighbouring clubs. The competitors felt the warmth heading for the first tee with a fine display of winter themed prizes – Rathdowney members Alan Phelan (2) and John Gleeson (10) took first prize of a load of timber each with a great score of 48 points with ¾ handicap rule in play. Their score included a front 9 of 25 points which included 6 birdies and a further 3 birdies on the back 9. Gowran Park members Paddy McGuinness (10) and Alex Dunne (14) took the runner-up spot with a fine score of 47 points and Kevin Maher (18), Gowran Park and Pat Comerford (10) Castlecomer took 3rd spot 2 shots further back with 45 points. Fourth place went to Ray Casey and Declan Devoy, Abbeyleix Golf Club who also scored 45 points losing out on a countback. The last remaining Open Fourball of the season will take place on Sunday 10th November and with shorter days early booking is advisable.
Autumn League 2013
The first round of our popular Open Autumn League competition took place over Thursday and Friday last – leading qualifier over the 2 days was local member John Hoyne who continued his good form of late and scored 38 points. Declan Davis and Alex Dunne also secured a spot in the final.
The competition continues this Thursday and Friday and will run until early December ahead of the final to take place on Friday 13th December. Three qualifiers from each week will go forward to the final with a leading qualifier prize also available each week. Tel 056 7726699 for timesheet.
Seniors Open Singles
The penultimate Seniors Open Singles took place on Tuesday 8th October. Kilkenny member John Geoghegan (18) took the honours with 41 points while New Ross member Frank Moriarty (20) took the runner-up spot with 35 points.
CLUB PROMOTION WEEK AT GOWRAN PARK
Gowran Park are hosting a Club Promotion Week commencing on Wednesday 23rd through to Monday 28th October 2013 incorporating membership offers, society golf and all other golf activity. The initiative will coincide with a Four Person Team Event which will take place each day with a fabulous first prize of an outing and meal for a society of up to 25 people, 2nd prize will be a free golf outing for group of 15 and 3rd prize for a group of 10. In addition all participants will enter a draw for one FREE MEMBERSHIP of Gowran Park Golf Club for 2014.
The entry fee for these competitions will be €60.00 per team Wednesday/Thursday/Friday and €80.00 per team on Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday. This is an opportunity for prospective members and customers to come and experience one of the best courses in the South East and enjoy our superb facilities. There is a timesheet in operation and you can book online or telephone the golf office on 056 7726699.
Members Winter League
The Members Winter League will commence next weekend – the competition will be an 11 hole Singles Stableford. The league will run from next Sunday 20th October and will culminate with a Christmas Party and prize-giving ceremony on Sunday 14th December.
Ladies 18 Hole Medal Competition – 9th October 2013
1st – A.Mullins (15) 72 countback
2nd – K. Hennessy(10) 72
Lady Golfer of the Year
Congratulations to Ann Mullins on winning the “2013 Lady Golfer of the Year”, a very close finish with Ann winning by 1 point to Margaret Bower.
Golden Golfers
11 Hole Singles Stableford – 5th October 2013
1st Tony Dooley (13) 21 pts on c/b
2nd Peter O’Shea (19) 21 pts
3rd Ann Mullins (15) 20 pts on back 3
Fixtures
Open Autumn Series Singles Thursday 17th & Friday 18th October €20.00 Visitor (includes soup & sandwich)
4 Person Team Event Wednes 23rd – Monday 28th October €15 Midweek €20 Weekend €10 Members
Seniors Open Singles Tuesday 2nd November €15 Visitors €5 Members