Open Fourball – Sunday 15th September 2013
Last weekend saw an Open Fourball on Sunday in very blustery conditions. With a full timesheet competition was very strong with all competitors complimentary of the course and how well it was playing. The winning scores reflected that with Gowran Park members Mick Dillon (12) and Michael Fitzpatrick (13) taking the leading spot with a superb score of 47 points. The make-up of their card was 21 on the front and 26 on the back including 4 birdies. The on-form duo edged out visiting golfers Lar Ryan (5) and Paschal Ryan (17) (Rathdowney) into second place on 44 points. B. Melody (15) Cahir Park and C.O’Neill (15) Castlecomer GC took 3rd place on the day with a good score 42 points. The weekend proved to be a great success despite the inclement weather, all golfers enjoyed the day and are looking forward to their next encounter on the fairways.
CLUB PROMOTION WEEK AT GOWRAN PARK
Gowran Park are hosting a Club Promotion Week commencing on Monday 14th through to Sunday 20th 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.
Entry fee for these competitions will be €60.00 per team from Monday to Friday and €80.00 per team on Saturday and Sunday. 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.
Open Singles – Thursday 12th September 2013
1st Gerard Freyne New Ross 38 pts cb
2nd Jim Kehoe New Ross 38 pts cb
3rd Willie Kelly New Ross 38 pts cb
Autumn Works Program on Greens
The Autumn program of hollow-coring and sanding of greens takes place this week. This essential work will help to maintain the good standard of greens ahead of the winter schedule.
Sunday 22nd September RACING MEETING – No Golf
LADIES
12th September 2013 – 18 Hole Monthly Medal
1st D. McCabe (15) 66 nett
2nd H. Dunne (23) 68 nett
Glenns Trophy Qualifier
1st Eileen Tobin & Anne Farrell 40pts
2nd Helen Dunne & Gay Latchford 37pts cb
All the ladies are looking forward to Lady Captain, Margaret Logue’s day out to Waterford Castle on Friday 4th October, meet at 12.30pm for 1pm tee time.