Members Monthly Medal

After a break from golf with 2 successful race days on Friday and Saturday last, the members held their monthly medal competition on Sunday 7th October. A large number of members headed for the blue tees and while foggy conditions prevailed early in the morning scoring proved difficult. John Barcoe (15) took the leading honours with a nett score of 69. P.J. Dreeling (9) took the runner-up spot with a nett 70, while Edward Donohoe (15) took 3rd spot with a nett 72 on countback.

The previous weekend 29th & 30th September, saw a members 18 hole Stableford competition off the white tees. Stephen Byrne (8) took the leading spot with 41 points while Ger Lynch and Pat Roche both 16 handicap, took 2nd and 3rd place with 38 and 36 points respectively.

Last Thursday the last of our summer Open Singles took place. While the autumn works programme has taken place on the greens scoring was still quite hot with visiting Callan members J.J. Murphy (10) and Simon Murphy (14) took the prizes with 39 and 38 points respectively.

Autumn Series on the way – Tomorrow Thursday 11th October will see the launch of our very popular Autumn League 2012 – this Singles competition can be played every Thursday and/or Friday through October November and early December – 3 qualifiers and equals from each week will go forward to the grand final which will be held on Friday 14th December 2012. Green Fee for visitors is €20.00 and €5.00 for members – telephone 056 7726699 for timesheet.

Ladies Results

Glenns Trophy
Whilst the ladies Glenns Trophy team of Nora Barron, Eileen Tobin, Ann Mullins and Margaret Logue didn’t bring home the silverware, team member Nora Barron had a hole in one on the 8th hole par 3 in Birr Golf Club. Following many congratulations from the 30 clubs that took part in the competition, Birr Golf Club presented Nora with a beautiful Galway crystal bowl . As this is not her first but 4th or 5th hole in one, well done Nora from all the members of Gowran Park Golf Club.

18 Hole Stableford – 3rd October, 2012
1st – Kate Hennessy (11) 39 pts

Seniors Club Competition – Ladies and Men

The club are organising a Mixed Seniors (over 50’s) Club Competition on Friday’s during the winter, commencing on Fri 19th October. 11 hole stableford, tee reserved from 9am – 11am, with a draw at 10am for anyone without playing partners. Entry fee €5, register in the Proshop.

Fixtures

Thursday 11th & Friday 12th October Autumn Series –Open Singles Competitions
Sunday 14th October Open Fourball