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Competition News

Key dates for 2025

 

Ladies Competition Update

Ladies Golfer of the year

With the return of qualifying competitions, the race to crown this year’s Golfer of the Year is officially underway!

Points will be awarded to the top 10 players in every 18-hole competition, and to the top 5 players in each 9-hole competition.

 

Points Allocation:
18-Hole Competitions
1st – 10 pts | 2nd – 9 pts | 3rd – 8 pts | 4th – 7 pts | 5th – 6 pts
6th – 5 pts | 7th – 4 pts | 8th – 3 pts | 9th – 2 pts | 10th – 1 pt

9-Hole Competitions
1st – 5 pts | 2nd – 4 pts | 3rd – 3 pts | 4th – 2 pts | 5th – 1 pt

In the event of a tie at the end of the season, a playoff will take place to decide the overall winner.

 

Granard Cup

The Granard Cup qualifying rounds will be held at Gowran Park throughout May in support of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI). This is Ireland’s longest-running and largest charity ladies golf tournament, raising vital funds for the sight-loss community.

Competition Details:

• When: 1^st of May- 31^st of May
• Format: Fourball Better Ball (2-person teams)
• Handicap: Maximum 36 (St. Andrew’s criteria)
• Entry Fee: €7.50 per player
• Registration: Must be done in the office before play
• Submit Cards: Drop completed cards into the ladies’ score box

Important Notes:

• You can enter multiple teams.
• Arrange your round with another pair to be played during May.
• This is a separate competition and does not count as part of weekly competitions.
• The best pair will advance to the Regional Finals (dates/venues TBC).
• The All-Ireland Final will be held at Mullingar Golf Club on 5th September 2025.
• The winning team will enjoy a golf trip of a lifetime to Scotland.

 

 

Ladies Eclectic

Eclectic Competition, which will run alongside our regular 18-hole competitions throughout the year.

How It Works:

• Handicap Categories:
  • 0-16
  • 17-25
  • 26-34
  • 35+
• Eclectic Scoring:
  In each single stroke or Stableford event, a player’s score on each hole is compared to their previous rounds in the year. The lowest score made on each hole is recorded. Over time, this produces a best possible 18-hole score based on a player’s performances from various rounds.

Example:

• Round 1: Player scores a 6 on the 1st hole.
• Round 2: Player scores a 4 on the 1st hole.
• Round 3: Player scores a 7 on the 1st hole.

The player’s eclectic score for the 1st hole will be the lowest of those three scores—a 4

Lottie Boote

Ladies Competition Sec[/vc_column_text][dt_media_gallery_carousel image_border_radius=”0px” project_icon_color=”#ffffff” project_icon_border_width=”0px” arrow_bg_width=”36x” arrow_border_width=”0px” r_arrow_icon_paddings=”0px 0px 0px 0px” r_arrow_v_offset=”0px” l_arrow_icon_paddings=”0px 0px 0px 0px” l_arrow_v_offset=”0px” include=”8148,8149,8150,8151″][dt_fancy_title title=”Posting Scores” title_size=”h3″ title_color=”custom” separator_style=”thick” separator_color=”custom” custom_title_color=”#000000″ custom_separator_color=”#dd9933″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text]Please note if a player or players cannot enter their scorecard results on a competition day due to howdidldo or computer problems or for any other reason, can players please contact the competition secretary with your name, competition details or a picture of your scorecard.

Failing to do so may result in your scorecard not being registered for the competition. **Please remember to enter all three handicaps on your scorecard**

For any competition related questions Email Mens questions to Pat O’Neill:  gowranmenscompetiton@gmail.com 

For any competition related questions Email Ladies questions to Sinead Kearney: ladiescompsecgp@gmail.com

* *Particularly on competition days, please avoid slow play. If a group is holding up the group behind and if the group ahead are out of sight, please let the group behind through.**

 

 

** Competition results where handicaps are affected will be posted on How Did I Do App and Club V1**

** Please repair pitch marks, rake bunkers and replace divots at all times, Your cooperation is much appreciated**

** For clarity purposes, 1st hole, on or over the road on the right is out of bounds, 6th hole in and over the dyke on the left is out of bounds, maximum of nett double bogey in stroke play competitions only applies for handicap purposes, for competitions the hole to be completed and the final score applies to the scorecard**[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” disable_element=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]WEEK 1 (31st May – 6th June)

Mens Competitions

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th

Fourball / Fourball Qualifier Top 16 pairs qualify

 

Ladies Competitions

Sat 5th, Sun 6th & Wed 9th

9 hole stableford

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Men’s Competitions

Sat 12th – 18 hole stableford singles

Sun 13th – No Golf due to Racing

 

Ladies Competitions

Sat 12th & Wed 16th

9 hole stableford singles

18hole stableford singles[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]WEEK 3 (14th – 20th)

Saturday 19th – Presidents Prize

Sunday 20th – Presidents Prize[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]WEEK 4 (21st – 27th)

Saturday 26th – Monthly Medal

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