Congrat's to Kevin Dempsey 2023 Golfer of the Year

Semi-Finalist now known for the 2023 "Race to the Bridge" Title
Semi-Final 1 Thomas Daly v Paul McIntyre
Semi-Final 2 Tony Marshall v Ronan Clinton

Don't Forget the HOPE FOUNDATION Classic is on Friday 13th October, so please support.

Congrat's to Joe Coates jnr & Tommy Behan winners of the Club Fourball Matchplay.
Hard Luck to beaten Finalists Niall McGuigan & Fintan Morris

Have you got your name down yet for the annual Culchie's versus The Dubs event on Sunday morning the 15th October 2023. Entry Sheets in PRO Shop.

The Seniors 18h Open Singles S/F which should have taken place on Thursday 28th September has been rearranged for Wednesday 4th October

NEWS FLASH
Congrat's to Kevin Dempsey who finished 4th in the All Ireland Captains Prize Winners Event in Roscrea GC


Best of Luck to both Josephine McManus & Kevin Dempsey in their quest for the All Ireland Captains Winners Prize in Roscrea GC this weekend.
also Best of Luck to Lady Vice Captain Nicola Stone whose Vice Captains Prize is on this weekend. (Cancelled due to weather) re-arranged for w/e 7th October 2023

Don't Forget the HOPE FOUNDATION Classic is on Friday 13th October, so please support.

2 Events to go in the 2023 Golfer of the Year, and we have a new leader by 1 point (Dougie Houlihan)

Congrat's to Kevin Dempsey Winner of both the 2023 Paddy Hensey & Billy O'Connor Singles Matchplay Titles.
Hard Luck to both beaten Finalists Eanna Mulryan & John Lonergan.

Congrat's to Billy & Kieran O'Neill Winners of the Scotch Foursomes Matchplay Title & hard luck to beaten Finalists Stuart MacKenzie Smith & Niall Morrissey.

2023 Club Matchplay Finalists now confirmed

Billy O'Connor Singles
Kevin Dempsey v John Lonergan

Club Foursomes
Stuart MacKenzie Smith & Niall Morrissey v Billy & Kieran O'Neill

Club Fourball
Niall McGuigan & Fintan Morris v Joe Coates jnr & Tommy Behan

Congrat's to Member Nicola Stone who qualified for the Silver Medal All Ireland Finals at Headfort GC on the 4th October.
Hard Luck to Member Josephine McManus who failed to qualify by 1 shot for the Bronze Medal All Ireland Finals.

Final Top 20 in action in this weekends Monthly Medal Competition for the "Race to the Bridge" to cement their places for the Matchplay stages (Top 8). Kindly Sponsored by Reidy/Stafford Solicitors
Current Standings:
1 Douglas Houlihan 572410
2 Fiachra McManus 48159
3 Joe Quinn 467670
4 John P Phillips 453300
5 Pat Booth 410190
6 Paul Mcintyre 407510
7 Richard Finn 390730
8 Tony Marshall 385650
9 Richard Hall 354090
10 John O'Rourke 347500
11 Ronan Clinton 345180
12 Fergus McManus 332090
13 Eanna Mulryan 321000
14 Thomas Daly 317620
15 Peter Minnock 312070
16 Anthony Flanagan 311640
17 Michael Gilligan 309830
18 Liam Murphy 306710
19 Lorcan Quinlan 300950
20 Greg Kehoe 293500

Prize Pool €2,005,000
for the Final Event
1 200000 11 85000
2 180000 12 80000
3 160000 13 75000
4 150000 14 70000
5 140000 15 65000
6 130000 16 60000
7 120000 17 55000
8 110000 18 50000
9 100000 19 45000
10 90000 20 40000

Ladies Captains Prize Result (Mary Kelly)

Overall Winner Josephine McManus (32) 67
Gross Kate Stafford (12) 75 B9
Class 1 1st Nicola Stone (22) 75
Runner-Up Catherine Ennis (20) 77
Class 2 1st Majorie Herbert (44) 76
Runner-Up Maryann Wright (35) 77
Front 9 Sinead Stafford (29) 38
Back 9 Thersa O'Brien Murphy (31) 33
Past Captain Una O'Drona
Committee Prize Gai O'Brien
Longest Drive Front 9 Jill Ennis
Longest Drive Back 9 Nicola Stone
Nearest the Pin Mary Clare Kelly

Hard Luck to Members Lilian Meagher & Josephine McManus in the Australian Spoons event in Castlecomer GC on Monday 24th July 2023.
Draw for Captains Prize Qualifiers will take place Thursday 27th July 2023

Reminder: Captains Prize Qualifiers Saturday/Sunday 29th/30th July
Entry Sheets on display in PRO Shop

Reminder 2nd Round of the Paddy Hensey Singles Matchplay & Fourball Matchplay to be completed by Sunday 23rd July
""Who is going to catch Dougie""
after Dougie Houlihan's sizzling 62 in last weekends Club competition, Dougie now leads both the Golfer the Year & the Race to the Bridge
Quote from Dougie
Retirement is fantastic for your game of golf, Lost 6 shots in 2 months

Congrat's to Member Jim Mahony 👏👏🏌️🏌️on his Hole in One on the 6th in the Billy O'Connor Singles Club Matchplay
Hard Luck to Team South Leinster who lost 4-3 to Woodenbridge GC managed by Jim Russell & assisted on the day by Kevin Dempsey
Last Inter Club Team alive is South Leinster Trophy Team v Woodenbridge GC on Sunday 9th July 2023 @ 1.30pm (4 matches at Home & 3 Away)
Reminder 2nd Round of the Scotch Foursomes Matchplay to be completed by Sunday 9th July

Reminder 2nd Round of the Billy O'Connor Singles Matchplay to be completed by Sunday 2nd July

Congrat's to Team Super Seniors who beat Naas GC 3.5-1.5 on Monday 19th June, managed by Michael Meade & assisted on the day by Murt Sinnott (all matches away)
Reminder 1st Round closing date for the Paddy Hensey Singles Matchplay is Sunday 25th June
Hard Luck to Ladies Carton Cup Team who lost 3-2 to Naas GC at Home (6-4 overall) managed by Ann Gordon

Hard Luck to Ladies Intermediate Cup team beaten by Edenderry GC 3-2 on Friday 16th June, managed by Ladies Captain Mary Kelly
Hard Luck to Team Pierce Purcell beaten by Abbeyleix GC 3-2 on Saturday 17th June, managed by Mick Seery

Best of Luck to Ladies Carton Cup Team in their 2nd Leg v Naas GC on Friday 23rd June @ 5pm after losing 1st Leg 3-2 on Sunday 11th June, managed by Ann Gordon
Hard Luck to Team Barton Shield beaten by Athy GC on Sunday 11th June, managed by Richard Finn
Hard Luck to Team Straffan Cup beaten by Castle GC 3-2 on Sunday 11th June, managed by Fiachra McManus
Hard Luck to Team Cullen Cup beaten by Delgany GC 3-2 on Saturday 10th June, managed by Mick Seery
Congrat's to Team South Leinster Trophy who beat Macreddin GC 4-3 on Saturday 10th June, managed by Jim Russell & assisted on the day by Declan Caffrey

2023 Club Matchplays
If you are an entrant in any of the following Club Matchplay’s
you can sign in on the PSI monitor & receive your Label with your current playing handicap for your match.
Billy O’Connor Singles
Paddy Hensey Singles
Fourball Betterball
Scotch Foursomes

4 Interclub matches this week
Saturday Cullen Cup Trophy & South Leinster Trophy
Sunday Straffan Cup & Ladies Carton Cup

Reminders
"Billy O'Connor Singles Matchplay" 1st Round deadline is Sunday 11th June
"Play in Pink" competition Monday 5th June

Congrats to Team Pierce Purcell beating Castlewarden GC 4-1 on Sunday 28th May managed by Mick Seery
Hard Luck to Team Junior Cup who lost to Castlewarden GC 4-1 on Sunday 28th May, managed by Dougie Houlihan
Hard Luck to Team Michael Moore Cup who lost 5-2 to Esker Hills GC on Sunday 28th May, managed by Liam Murphy
Hard Luck to Team Fred Perry Trophy who lost 3-2 to Palmerstown Estate GC on Sunday 28th May, managed by Jim Russell & assisted by Declan Flood & Fran Brogan
Hard Luck to Barton Cup Team who lost 3.5-1.5 to Tulfaaris GC on Saturday 27th May, managed by Jamie Stafford
Another Great Win by our Ladies Intermediate Cup Team over Athy GC 3-2 on Friday 26th May, managed by our Ladies Captain Mary Kelly
Great win by our Cullen Trophy Team 3.5-1.5 against Gowran GC on Thursday 25th May, managed by the one & only Mick Seery.
Draws for the Club Matchplays now displayed in Locker Room & Members Club V1 Hub App under Documents.
Congrats to Edward Ryan who had a Hole In One on the 11th in the May Monthly Medal also Congrats to Veeka Clarke who had an Eagle on the 10th in Ladies Monthly Medal 1
Naas GC is next up for our Ladies inter Club Carton Cup Team (date TBC)
Ross Carey still leads the GOY after 2 rounds from last weekends May Monthly Winner Aidan McDonnell
7 Interclub matches this week
Thursday Cullen Cup
Friday Ladies AIG Intermediate Cup
Saturday Barton Cup
Sunday Michael Moore Cup Fred Perry Trophy Junior Cup & Pierce Purcell Shield

New Leader in the Race to the Bridge, Pat Booth has overtaken long time Leader Dougie Houlihan, with Greg Kehoe moving into 3rd Place after his win in last weekends competition.
Hard Luck to Super Seniors Team who lost 5-0 to a very strong Baltinglass GC team on Thursday 18th May managed by Michael Meade.
Congrats to Ladies Carton Cup Team who won their 2nd leg at Home 3-2 & overall 6-4 against The Heath GC on Friday 19th May managed by Ann Gordon

2023 Billy O'Connor Singles Matchplay Draw now on display in Locker Room also Club V1 Members Hub App (8th May)
Reminder: Closing Dates for
Paddy Hensey Singles Matchplay
Fourball Matchplay & Foursomes Matchplay
is Sunday 21st May 2023
Hard Luck to Central Towns Trophy Team managed by Declan Caffrey, who lost 3-2 to Edenderry GC (Saturday 13th May) & Provincial Towns Cup Team managed by Tommy Behan who lost 4-3 to Royal Curragh GC (Saturday 13th May)
Congrats to Ladies Carton Cup Team who beat The Heath GC (1st Leg) away by 3-2 managed by Ann Gordon (Friday 12th May), Home Leg next Friday 19th May.
Congrat's to Super Seniors Team managed by Michael Meade who beat Portlaoise GC 4.5 - 0.5 in the Round Robin series (Tuesday 9th May)

Congrats to Pierce Purcell Team who beat Craddockstown GC 3 - 2 in 2nd round
(Sunday 7th May) managed by Mick Seery.
Hard Luck to Senior Cup Team who lost 3.5 - 1.5 to Castlewarden GC (Saturday 6th May) managed by Richard Finn.
Reminder: Billy O'Connor Club Singles Matchhplay draw takes place Monday 8th May

Fundraiser Raffle Result:
1st Richard Finn
2nd John Kesh Reilly
3rd St Brigids Hospice
4th Stella Conlon
5th Peter Minnock
6th Rita Moloney
7th Caitlin Brogan
8th Martin Wright
9th Ian Lawler
Congrat's to all Winners

Hard Luck to Team Duggan Cup who lost to Ballinascorney GC 3.5 - 1.5, managed by Mick Kenny (Sunday 30th April).
Congrats to Junior Cup Team who won 3.5-1.5 against Tulfaaris GC, managed by Dougie Houlihan (Saturday 29th April).
Congrats to Ladies Carton Cup Team who won the 2nd leg at Home 3.5-1.5 (Overall 6-4) against Athy GC, managed by Ann Gordon (Wednesday 26th April).

Congrats to Ladies Carton Cup Team who drew 2.5 - 2.5 with Athy GC, with all matches played away managed by Ann Gordon (Wednesday 19th April)
Hard Luck to Team Super Seniors who lost at Home to The Heath GC 3.5 - 1.5 managed by Kevin McDonald (Wednesday 19th April) & Team Jimmy Bruen who lost to Rathsallagh GC 3 - 2 with all matches played away, managed by Fran Brogan (Saturday 22nd April)
Have you tested yourself yet with the Rules Quiz in the "Know the Rules" section under the Course Menu
Hard Luck to Ladies Minor Cup Team who lost to Portlaoise 4 - 1 with all matches played away Managed by Una O'Drona (Saturday 22nd April) & to Team Irish Mixed Foursomes who lost to Portlaoise GC 3 - 2 with 3 matches away & 2 at Home (Manager Mick Seery) (Sunday 23rd April)

Inter Club Matches up & running, with Wins by both Super Seniors (3-2) away to Millicent GC & Pierce Purcell (3.5-1.5) away to Athy GC.
Next up for Super Seniors at Home to The Heath GC Wednesday 19th April @ 2pm, & Pierce Purcell at Home to Craddockstown GC on or before 7th May. Well Done to all involved.

2023 Club Matchplay entry sheets now on display in Gents Locker Room.


"New Leader" in the RTTB, as last years semi-finalist Dougie Houlihan is again making a bold bid from the front, as he leads from the last 2 Competition Winners, Peter Minnock & Richard Hall.

Don't forget Club Fundraiser next Weekend "Please Support"

2023 Club Matchplay entry sheets now on display in Gents Locker Room.
Have you entered a team yet, in the Club Fundraiser Weekending 16th April also Raffle Tickets on sale at Reception for some great prizes.

"Were Off" up & running with the 18h Season, but it was unfortunate due to the Irish weather it had to be a non-qualifier. Congrats to Vice Captain Peter Minnock Winner of the first 18h Singles Competition & early leader for the "Race to the Bridge" title.
We all had the pleasure of signing into the Weekend Competition in the Club's new PRO Shop which has all the amenities & I believe the Golf Simulator will be up & running in the next 7-10 days in the room opposite the PRO Shop.

18h starts w/e 26th March which will be the first "Race to the Bridge Event" (details on your Club V1 Members App under documents.

alltype LTD Winter League Teams (1st & 2nd)
Congratulations to the The Usual Suspects (Captained by Paul McIntyre), who maintained their lead to finish 5 points clear of the fast finishing Bravehearts who wallaced Young Guns & Goodfellas by 2 points. Lethal weapons ran out of Ammo
The Usual Suspects: Paul McIntyre Mark Farrington Alan Irwin Brian Connolly Richard Stone 249pts
Bravehearts: Keith Houlihan Pat Booth Iosif Guther Eanna Mulryan Ian Armstrong 244pts
Young Guns: Joe Coates jnr Fran Brogan Peter Haughney Ronnie Thorpe Pat Graham 242pts
Goodfellas: Terry Hughes Michael Donnelly Tom McGuinness Kevin Dempsey Barry McCarthy 242pts
alltype LTD Winter League Singles
Congratulations to John O'Rourke 117pts (Premier Div) who held on by 2pts from Dougie Houlihan (1st & 2nd)
Kevin Dempsey 122pts (Div 1) came from behind to collar both Pat Booth & Fran Brogan by 1pt & 2pts (1st 2nd 3rd)
Rian O'Shea 134pts (Div 2) consolidated his lead by winning by 6pts from Brian Connolly who finished 11pts ahead of Greg Kehoe (1st 2nd 3rd)

Only 1 week to go ( w/e 19th March) in the alltype LTD Winter League Teams
YOUNG GUNS have been overtaken by The Usual Suspects (Captained by Paul McIntyre), who appear to be finishing very strongly, as their last 3 Weekly scores have been 40/42/42
Capt Paul has promised his team a box of Havana Cigars, as they are all smoking hot at the moment.
Only 1st & 2nd apply, so the remaining 4 teams appear to be fighting for the Runners-Up spot, or will The Usual Suspects have a Rahm collapse???
The Usual Suspects: Paul McIntyre Mark Farrington Alan Irwin Brian Connolly Richard Stone 244pts
Young Guns: Joe Coates jnr Fran Brogan Peter Haughney Ronnie Thorpe Pat Graham 242pts
Bravehearts: Keith Houlihan Pat Booth Iosif Guther Eanna Mulryan Ian Armstrong 240pts
Lethal Weapons: Dougie Houlihan John Tuohy Martin Joyce Greg Kehoe Anthony Scanlon 238pts
Goodfellas: Terry Hughes Michael Donnelly Tom McGuinness Kevin Dempsey Barry McCarthy 236pts

in the alltype LTD Winter League Singles ,John O'Rourke has taken the lead again, by 1pt from Dougie Houlihan in the Premier Division
In Division 1 Pat Booth holds on to a 1pt lead from Fran Brogan
In Division 2 Rian O'Shea shot the lights out at the Weekend to re-establish his lead again by 6pts ahead of Brian Connolly
Premier Division John O'Rourke 114pts
Division 1 Pat Booth 120pts
Division 2 Rian O'Shea 134pts

Reminder "Captains Drive-in" on Sunday 12th March
Entry Sheets in Reception for the Captains 9h Scramble, so ensure you have your name down


All very tight, & All to Play for, with only 2 weeks to go (w/e 5th March & w/e 19th March) in the alltype LTD Winter League Teams
YOUNG GUNS still lead on count back from Bravehearts, with The Usual Suspects only a point behind & Lethal Weapons in 4th with 199pts
Young Guns: Joe Coates jnr Fran Brogan Peter Haughney Ronnie Thorpe Pat Graham 203pts
Bravehearts: Keith Houlihan Pat Booth Iosif Guther Eanna Mulryan Ian Armstrong 203pts
The Usual Suspects: Paul McIntyre Mark Farrington Alan Irwin Brian Connolly Richard Stone 202pts

in the alltype LTD Winter League Singles, Ian Lawler leads again in the Premier Division by 1pt from both Dougie Houlihan & John O'Rourke
In Division 1 Pat Booth has gone 4pts clear of Fran Brogan
In Division 2 Rian O'Shea who was 1/10 shot with JR Bookies 2 weeks ago, is now only 2pts ahead of Brian Connolly
Premier Division Ian Lawler 94pts
Division 1 Pat Booth 103pts
Division 2 Rian O'Shea 108pts

""Best of Luck to All"

Major Moves again in the alltype LTD Winter League Teams
YOUNG GUNS now only 3pts clear of the biggest movers this week LETHAL WEAPONS who are also 3pts ahead of THE USUAL SUSPECTS & BRAVEHEARTS
Young Guns: Joe Coates jnr Fran Brogan Peter Haughney Ronnie Thorpe Pat Graham 166pts
Lethal Weapons Dougie Houlihan John Tuohy Martin Joyce Greg Kehoe Anthony Scanlon 163pts
Bravehearts: Keith Houlihan Pat Booth Iosif Guther Eanna Mulryan Ian Armstrong 160pts
The Usual Suspects Paul McIntyre Mark Farrington Alan Irwin Brian Connolly Richard Stone 160pts

New Leaders in Premier Division & Division 1 in the alltype LTD Winter League Singles
Premier Division Dougie Houlihan 79pts
Division 1 Peter Haughney 80pts
Division 2 Rian O'Shea 90pts

Reminder 12h 3 Person Valentine Scramble on Wednesday 15th February
Great Night had by all at the Quiz Night on Saturday last
with 16 tables of 4, compered by Dag Kelly & assistant Mary Kelly (Captain)
Winning Team (One Arm Bandits) captained by Fred Reid
Many Thanks to Benny & Staff & Sinead Stafford *

"Major Moves in the alltype LTD Winter League Teams
YOUNG GUNS go 5pts clear of BRAVEHEARTS who are 2pts ahead of Lethal Weapons
Young Guns: Joe Coates jnr Fran Brogan Peter Haughney Ronnie Thorpe Pat Graham 164pts
Bravehearts: Keith Houlihan Pat Booth Iosif Guther Eanna Mulryan Ian Armstrong 159pts
Lethal Weapons Dougie Houlihan John Tuohy Martin Joyce Greg Kehoe Anthony Scanlon 157pts

New Leader in Premier Division after Week 5 in the alltype LTD Winter League Singles
Premier Division Ian Lawler 74pts
Division 1 Pat Booth 79pts
Division 2 Rian O'Shea 90pts

Reminder Quiz Night Saturday 11th February in Clubhouse
Table of 4 €40 including Finger Food
Tickets on Sale from SINEAD
also
12h 3 Person Valentine Scramble on Wednesday 15th February

Leaders after Week 4 in the alltype LTD Winter League Singles
Premier Division John O'Rourke 57pts
Division 1 Pat Booth 62pts
Division 2 Rian O'Shea 71pts
"All very tight at the Top" in the alltype LTD Winter League Teams
5 Points separate the Top 7 Teams

"All Change at the Top" in the alltype LTD Winter League Teams
YOUNG GUNS shoot their way to the Top with Major Moves from both BRAVEHEARTS & GOODFELLAS
Young Guns: Joe Coates jnr Fran Brogan Peter Haughney Ronnie Thorpe Pat Graham 122pts
Reservoir Dogs: Steve Houlihan Jim Russell Justin Moran Noel Downes Paddy O'Reilly 120pts
Bravehearts: Keith Houlihan Pat Booth Iosif Guther Eanna Mulryan Ian Armstrong 119pts
Goodfellas: Terry Hughes Michael Donnelly Tom McGuinness Kevin Dempsey Barry McCarthy 117pts

Leaders after Week 3 in the alltype LTD Winter League Singles
Premier Division John O'Rourke 57pts
Division 1 Pat Booth 62pts
Division 2 Mick Deely 60pts

Quiz Night Saturday 11th February in Clubhouse
Table of 4 €40 including Finger Food
Tickets on Sale from SINEAD

No Changes in our alltype LTD Winter League Singles
Premeir Div John O'Rourke 37pts
Division 1 Justin Moran 43pts
Division 2 Noel Downes & Pat Graham both 41pts
No Changes in our alltype Ltd Winter League Teams
Reservoir Dogs: Steve Houlihan Jim Russell Justin Moran Noel Downes Paddy O'Reilly 84pts
Young Guns: Joe Coates jnr Fran Brogan Peter Haughney Ronnie Thorpe Pat Graham 83pts**

Early Leaders in our alltype LTD Winter League Singles
Premeir Div John O'Rourke 37pts
Division 1 Justin Moran 43pts
Division 2 Noel Downes & Pat Graham both 41pts
Early Leaders in our alltype Ltd Winter League Teams
Reservoir Dogs: Steve Houlihan Jim Russell Justin Moran Noel Downes Paddy O'Reilly 84pts
Young Guns: Joe Coates jnr Fran Brogan Peter Haughney Ronnie Thorpe Pat Graham 83pts

Captains (Cathal & Mary) Drive-In date has been set for Sunday 12th March 2023

Hole in One today by Member Noel Downes @ 6th (1.1.23)**