August Monthly Medal
Martin Donnelly put the disappointment of losing the mixed fourball semi-final behind him to claim the August Monthly Medal. Gearoid Kennedy playing wonderful golf lately took second place on a count back. John Barcoe playing off 15 took third spot.
1st Martin Donnelly playing off 8 – 66 Nett
2nd Gearoid Kennedy playing off 3 – 69 Nett
3rd John Barcoe playing off 15 – 69 Nett
Gross Richie Lowry playing off 3 – 75 Gross
2’s Club
The 2’s club is growing every week. Over €80 in the pot this week which will be divided between all winners. The cash goes onto your account in the pro shop.
Nine Hole
This week’s Brendan McDermott Golf Academy Golf Shop 9 hole winner is our President Jim Walsh. Jim took full advantage from the green tees to shoot a gross level par for the nine holes. In second place with a super five under gross was Gearoid Kennedy. Larry Comerford who also shot level came in third.
There will be more of a test next week when we play off the Blue tees.
Jim Walsh 25 points playing off 14
Gearoid Kennedy 24 points playing off 3
Larry Comerford 23 points playing off 11
With only 6 weeks remaining to qualify for the playoff here are the top 10 places. The top 15 places and ties qualify for an 18 hole playoff where the winner takes all. The playoff is October 4th.
|
1st |
Liam Hutchinson |
38 |
|
2nd |
Joe Lannon |
31 |
|
3rd |
Jim Walsh |
26 |
|
4th |
Paul Whelan |
25 |
|
5th |
Mick Dillon |
24 |
|
6th |
Larry Comerford |
20 |
|
7th |
Dan Stallard |
18 |
|
8th |
Rachel Dick |
18 |
|
9th |
Richie Lowry |
17 |
|
10th |
Helen Dunne |
17 |
Matchplay Season
Both matchplay competitions must be complete by the end of September. Any overdue matches will result in a coin toss.
This Week
This weekend is the Presidents Prize. Jim Walsh our President is looking forward to another successful day.
The Presidents Prize draw sheet is up on the noticeboard outside the pro shop. Can all members get their name down asap.
Golfer of the Year
With only 3 more competitions and matchplay points up for grabs will anyone catch leader Lowry in the Golfer of the Year race.
|
Player Name |
Hcp |
Points |
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Richie Lowry |
3 |
241 |
|
Ger Treacy |
8 |
158 |
|
Martin Donnelly |
7 |
148 |
|
Colm Corcoran |
5 |
124 |
|
Ciaran Whelan |
6 |
121 |
|
Jim Wynne |
11 |
111 |
|
John Barcoe |
15 |
108 |
|
Dan Stallard |
7 |
108 |
|
Gearoid Kennedy |
3 |
101 |
|
Martin Whitely |
15 |
100 |
Golfsure Insurance
Don’t forget to take out the Golfsure Insurance. Only €20 and can be paid any time in the office to AnnMarie.
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