Sincere Condolences to Member Ciana Coates on the recent death of her Father James (Jim) (Jimmy) Ennis. May James Rest in Peace
Sincere Condolences to Member Ciana Coates on the recent death of her Father James (Jim) (Jimmy) Ennis. May James Rest in Peace
Sincere Condolences to Member Rita Moloney on the recent death of her Brother Eamonn Moloney. May Eamonn Rest in Peace
Congrat's to Tommy Behan & Mary Kelly ( 2024 Mixed Foursomes Matchplay Winners)
Congrat's to Kieran & Billy O'Neill ( 2024 Fourball Matchplay Winners)
Congrat's to Niamh Donnelly (Ladies 2024 Singles Matchplay Winner)
Congrat's to John O'Rourke (Men's 2024 Race to the Bridge Winner)
& Nicola Stone (Ladies 2024 Race to the Bridge Winner)
Congrat's to Dermot Guilfoyle (Men's 2024 Golfer of the Year Winner)
& Maryann Wright (Ladies 2024 Golfer of the Year Winner)
Congrat's to Stephen Houlihan ( 2024 Scratch Singles Matchplay Champion)
& Jim Russell ( 2024 Billy O'Connor Singles Matchplay Champion)
Many Thanks to Alan Ward CEO (emerald Facility Services) on their kind Sponsorship of the very successful Open Singles Series held during the Golfing Season, resulting in a thrilling Grand Final on Friday 27th September 2024.
We had a fine day for a change, & the Course was in great condition considering all the rain we had on Thursday.
Congrat's to all participants, especially all the Prize Winners.
1st Jason Thorpe Gross Richard Finn Second Stephen Houlihan Third John Lonergan
4th Conor Crudden 5th Ian Lawler 6th Mick Kenny 7th Michael Donnelly
8th Donnacha Lally 9th Kevin Dempsey 10th Richard Hall
Congrat's to Manager Pat Graham & the South Leinster Team who beat New Ross GC 4-3 on Saturday 21.9.24 in the Semi-Final & Borris GC 4-3 on Sunday 22.9.24 in the FINAL
Congrats to Tadhg O'Connor on his Major win capturing the 45h Captains Prize on Sunday 28th July (Photos on Home Page)
Congrat's to Managers Fiachra & Ciaran McManus & the Leinster Seniors Fourball Team who beat Moate GC 3-1 on (Thursday 25th July)
Hard Luck to Manager Jim Russell & Kevin Dempsey & the Leinster Fourballl Team who lost to Grange GC 2.5 to 1.5 on (Sunday 21st July)
Hard Luck to Manager Mick Seery & the Irish Mixed Fourball Team who lost to Portlaoise GC 3-1 in the Leinster Final in Naas GC on (Saturday 20th July)
Congrats to Ciana Coates on her 2nd Major win this year in capturing the Captains Prize on Sunday 14th July, to go with her earlier win this year (Presidents Prize), and to top off the weekend Joe Coates jnr wins the Bill Dyer Cup (Sunday 14th July).
Congrat's to Managers Fiachra & Ciaran McManus & the Leinster Seniors Fourball Team who beat Killeen GC in a Play-Off on (Sunday 14th July)
Hard Luck to Manager Kevin Dempsey & the Michael Moore Cup Team who lost to Palmerstown GC 4-3 on (Sunday 7th July)
Congrat's to Manager Pat Graham & the South Leinster Trophy Team who beat The Heath GC 5.5-1.5 on (Saturday 6th July)
We had some great wins in the inter club matches this week. On Saturday the mixed fourball had a super win against Killeen, Leinster finals in a few weeks 🙌 . The Leinster Trophy team were beaten by Tullamore unfortunately. Sunday our Leinster fourball team had another great win against Gowran, quarter finals next up! Unfortunately the Super Seniors great run came to an end on Wednesday in Naas, hard luck guys. This week we have on Saturday the South Leinster Trophy v the Heath 2.30pm 4 away and 3 home. Sunday the Michael Moore cup v Palmerstown, 4 away and 3 home, 2.20pm. Best of luck everyone 💪
The juniors are busy this week, all matches are away: Wednesday Leinster Boys Interclub qualification is on in the Heath, we are sending a team of 5. Thursday U-15 Matchplay vs Athy in Athy, and Boys Foursomes Leinster Q/F away vs Edenderry. Good luck guys!
Best of Luck to everyone in the Top 51 of the Presidents Prize (Mr Adrian King) on Sunday 23rd June
Congrat's to Managers Ciaran & Fiachra McManus & the Leinster Seniors Fourball Team who beat Straffan GC in a Play-Off on (Saturday 22nd June)
Hard Luck to Manager Nicola Stone & the Womens Minor Foursomes Team who lost to Portarlington GC 3-1 on (Tuesday 18th June)
Congrat's to Managers Mick Seery & Kate Stafford & the Irish Mixed Fourball Team who beat Kilkenny GC 3-1 on (Sunday 16th June)
Hard Luck to Manager Jamie Stafford & the Barton Cup Team who lost to Tulfaaris GC 3-2 on (Sunday 16th June)
Ladies 2024 Club Singles Matchplay draw now on display in Ladies Locker Room & under documents on your Club V1 App
Captains (Peter Minnock) Prize Qualifier Draw sheets now on display in PRO Shop
Hard Luck to Manager Dougie Houlihan & the Junior Cup Team who lost to Killeen GC 3.5-1.5 on (Friday 14th June)
Hard Luck to Manager Michael Meade & the Super Seniors Team who lost to Millicent GC 3-2 on (Friday 14th June)
Congrat's to Manager Fergus McManus & the Leinster Trophy Team who beat Esker Hills GC 4-3 on (Sunday 9th June)
Hard Luck to Managers Mick Seery & Kate Stafford & the Irish Mixed Foursomes Team who lost to Royal Curragh GC in a Play-Off on (Sunday 9th June)
Hard Luck to Manager Declan Flood & the Central Towns Team who lost to Birr GC 3.5 to 1.5 on (Saturday 8th June)
Congrat's to Manager Pat Graham & the South Leinster Trophy Team who beat Naas GC 4-3 on (Saturday 8th June)
Congrat's to Managers Jim Russell & Kevin Dempsey & the Men's Leinster Fourball Team who beat Craddockstown GC 3-1 on (Sunday 2nd June)
Congrat's to Manager Nicola Stone & the Womens Minor Foursomes Team who beat Abbeyleix GC 3-1 on (Tuesday 28th May)
Hard Luck to Manager Nicola Stone & the Revive Womens Fourball Team who lost to Killeen GC in a Play-Off on (Sunday 26th May)
Congrat's to Manager Jamie Stafford & the Barton Cup Team who beat Castlewarden GC 4-1 on (Sunday 26th May)
Congrat's to Managers Kate Stafford & Mick Seery & the Irish Mixed Fourball Team who beat Athy GC 2.5 to 1.5 on (Saturday 25th May)
Congrat's to Manager Michael Meade & the Super Seniors Team who drew with Edenderry GC 2.5 to 2.5 on (Friday 24th May)
Congrat's to Manager Kevin Dempsey & the Michael Moore Cup Team who beat The Heath GC 5-2 on (Wednesday 22nd May)
Hard Luck to Manager Cathal Kelly & the Straffan Cup Team who lost to K Club GC 3-2 on (Sunday 19th May)
Congrat's to Manager Fergus McManus & the Leinster Trophy Team who beat The Heath GC 4-3 on (Sunday 19th May)
Congrat's to Managers Kate Stafford & Mick Seery & the Irish Mixed Foursomes Team who beat Portlaoise GC in a Play-Off Hole in Newbridge on (Sunday 19th May)
Congrat's to Managers Ciaran & Fiachra McManus & the Leinster Senior Fourball Team who beat The Heath GC on 2nd Play-Off Hole in Newbridge on (Saturday 18th May)
Draw for the Billy O'Connor Singles Matchplay now under Documents on your Club V1 Members App
Congrat's to Manager Nicola Stone & the Womens Minor Foursomes Team who beat Edenderry GC 2.5-1.5 on (Sunday 12th May)
Congrat's to Manager Dougie Houlihan & the Junior Cup Team who beat Edenderry GC 3-2 on (Sunday 12th May)
Hard Luck to Manager Fran Brogan & the Jimmy Bruen Team who lost to Millicent GC 2.5-1.5 on (Saturday 11th May)
Congrat's to Managers Kate Stafford & Mick Seery & their Irish Mixed Fourball Team who beat Cill Dara GC 3-1 in the 1st Round (Saturday 4th May)
*Reminder Billy O'Connor Singles Matchplay closing date has been extended to Sunday 12th May Entry Sheets in Men's Locker Room *
Hard Luck to Manager Mr Mick & his Pierce Purcell Team who Lost to Craddockstown GC 2.5 to 1.5 today (28.4.24)
Hard Luck to Manager Mr Mick & his Duggan Cup Team who Lost to Beech Park GC 4-1 today (27.4.24)
Congrat's to Manager Ann Gordon & her Carton Cup Team who beat Rathsallagh GC away in the 1st Leg 3-2. (21.4.24)
*Reminder Billy O'Connor Singles Matchplay closing date is Wednesday 1st May
Entry Sheets in Men's Locker Room *
Congrat's to Manager Michael Meade & his Super Seniors Team who Beat Castlewarden GC 4-1 today (12.4.24)
also
Congrat's to Manager Fran Brogan & his Jimmy Bruen Shield Team who beat Tullamore GC on the 1st Play-Off hole after drawing 2-2.(14.4.24)
Happy Easter to all our Members.
Congratulations to Lillian Meagher on winning the Easter Raffle Hamper. Well done Lillian and a big thanks to everyone who supported the draw and gave prizes for the hamper.
We have raised €170.00 from the raffle. Thanks again to everyone for their support.
The 50/50 draw took place today, member Rita Moloney takes home the winnings this time €50
Major Sponsor (emerald FACILITY SERVICES) obtained for our New 2024 18h Open Singles S/F SERIES
Winter Leagues finally over & Congratulations to all Winners & participants over the 9 completed weeks.
Teams
1st Birdies, Bogeys & Beers
Alan Ward Ernie McMullen Jim Russell Kevin Corry Mick Seery 255pts C/B
2nd Thrill Seekers
Tony Marshall Kevin Dempsey Fran Wilson Nicola Stone Patrick Slattery 255pts
3rd Fairway Ninjas
John O'Rourke Ian Lawler Stephen Houlihan Fergus McManus Anthony Scanlon 237pts C/B
Singles
Premier Division 1st Declan O'Toole 119pts 2nd Declan Flood 116pts 3rd Alan Ward 113pts
Division 1 1st Ian Lawler 115pts 2nd Declan Caffrey 112pts 3rd Paul O'Farrell 111pts
Division 2 1st Eanna Mulryan 128pts 2nd Martin Joyce 119pts 3rd Ross Copeland 117pts
Division 3 1st Patrick Slattery 142pts 2nd Kevin Corry 140pts 3rd Mark Byrne 116pts
Ladies Division 1st Mary Kelly 97pts 2nd Maryann Wright 94pts C/B
Last weekend (weather permitting) for Winter League Singles & Teams
Reminder have you your name down for the Captain's Drive-In Scramble on Sunday 24th March 2024, Entry Sheets on display in PRO Shop.
Reminder 12h Open 4 Person Scramble Monday 18th March 2024.
8 weeks gone, and hopefully 2 to go & it has all changed at the top of the Teams Winter League
Team "Birdies, Bogeys & Beers" (250pts) captained by Alan Ward have taken the lead by 1pt from Team "Thrill Seekers" (249pts) captained by Tony Marshall and in joint 3rd place are Team "Fab Five" (237pts) captained by Declan Flood and Team "Fairway Ninjas" (237pts) captained by John O'Rourke
Singles Leaderboard Leaders
Premier Division 1st Declan O'Toole 119pts 2nd Declan Flood 115pts
Division 1 1st Ian Lawler 115pts 2nd Declan Caffrey 112pts
Division 2 1st Eanna Mulryan 128pts 2nd Ross Copeland 113pts
Division 3 1st Patrick Slattery 137pts 2nd Kevin Corry 135pts
Ladies Division 1st Mary Kelly 97pts 2nd Josephine McManus 92pts
Full Leaderboards in documents on your Club V1 App
Reminder 2024 Captains Drive-In takes place on Sunday 24th March
have you your name down yet on the entry sheets??
Week 6 in the Winter Leagues (Teams & Singles) and
Team "Thrill Seekers" (235pts) captained by Tony Marshall are 2pts ahead of Team "Birdies, Bogeys & Beers" (233pts) captained by Alan Ward & in 3rd place is Team "Fab Five" (230pts) captained by Declan Flood (4 weeksto go) & all to play for
Singles Leaderboard Leaders
Premier Division 1st Declan Flood 115pts 2nd Declan O'Toole 113pts
Division 1 1st Ian Lawler 110pts 2nd Declan Caffrey 105pts
Division 2 1st Eanna Mulryan 122pts 2nd Richard Stone 112pts
Division 3 1st Patrick Slattery 129pts 2nd Sean O'Drona 103pts
Ladies Division 1st Nicola Stone 78pts 2nd Mary Kelly 77pts
We are now at the halfway stage in the Winter Leagues (Teams & Singles) and
Team "Thrill Seekers" (200pts) captained by Tony Marshall have gone clear again by 10pts from Team "Fab Five" (190pts) captained by Declan Flood & in joint 3rd place is Team "Dimples & Divots" (189pts) captained by Declan O'Toole & Team Fairway Ninjas (189pts) captained by John O'Rourke
Singles Leaderboard Leaders
Premier Division Declan O'Toole 95pts
Division 1 Ian Lawler 92pts
Division 2 Eanna Mulryan 105pts
Division 3 Patrick Slattery 111pts
Ladies Division Mary Kelly 62pts
Full Leaderboards in documents on your Club V1 App)
Upcoming Events
12h 4 Person Open Scramble Tomorrow (5.2.24)
12h Valentines Day 4 Person Scramble (14.2.24)
The gap has closed at the top of the Winter League Teams Table
Team "Thrill Seekers" (155pts) captained by Tony Marshall who were 8pts clear last time, have had a disappointing weekend & now lead by 1pt from Team "Fab Five" (154pts) captained by Declan Flood & in 3rd place is Team "Dimples & Divots" (152pts) captained by Declan O'Toole
Singles Leaderboard Leaders
Premier Division Declan Flood & Declan O'Toole 76pts
Division 1 Ian Lawler 73pts
Division 2 Eanna Mulryan 83pts
Division 3 Patrick Slattery 85pts
Ladies Division Maryann Wright 50pts
Full Leaderboards in documents on your Club V1 App)
No Winter Leagues this Weekend
Winter Leagues NOW Best 6 Weekly Scores from 10 Weeks
As we go into the New Year in the Winter League Team & Singles Leagues,
Team "Thrill Seekers" captained by Tony Marshall have have now gone 8pts clear of the new 2nd place Team "Fab Five" captained by Declan Flood
& still in 3rd Place Team "Fairway Ninjas" captained by John O'Rourke
Singles Leaderboard
Premier Division Declan Flood 57pts
Division 1 Ian Lawler 57pts
Division 2 Eanna Mulryan 61pts
Division 3 Patrick Slattery 68pts
Ladies Division Maryann Wright 42pts
Today (6.1.24) we received 24,000 visits to our Website since its introduction on 11.1.23
Low handicappers dominate weekend competitions, with Terry Hughes (2) 21pts with a Winter Cut already winning Friday's competition, & Joe Coates jnr (0) 20pts winning Sat/Sun Competition
Bank Holiday 12h Open Scramble Monday 1st January 2024
Tee Slots available now
Congrat's to Ann Gordon (1st) & Nuala Kavanagh (2nd) in the Ladies 9h Running that finished on the 21.12.23
As we go into the Christmas Break in the Winter League Team & Singles Leagues,
Team "Thrill Seekers" captained by Tony Marshall have solidated their position at the top with a weekly score of 41pts for a Grand Total of 84pts.
They are now followed by Team " Dimples & Divots " captained by Declan O'Toole
with a Grand Total of 77pts, and Team "Fairway Ninjas" captained by John O'Rourke
with a Grand Total of 76pts.
Last weeks 2nd & 3rd Teams "Chirpy Chippers" & "The Prodigies" dropped to 8th & 14th respectively.
Singles Leaderboards:
Premier Div Declan O'Toole 40pts
Div 1 Ian Lawler 40pts
Div 2 Eanna Mulryan 41pts
Div 3 Pat Slattery 45pts
Ladies Div Nicola Stone 22pts
(Full Leaderboards in documents on your
Club V1 App)
Early days in the Winter League Team & Singles League, but Team "Thrill Seekers" captained by Tony Marshall are off to a flying start with 43pts, followed by Team " Chirpy Chippers" captained by Terry Hughes with 38pts & Team "The Prodigies" captained by James Carroll with 37pts. (Full Leaderboards in documents on your Club V1 App)
No Winter League Scores this weekend due to Course closure on Saturday 2.12.23
Summary Guide to 2024 Leinster Inter Club Competitions now displayed in documents on your Club V1 App
Winter Leagues start this weekend (3.12.23) & Competition is 9 Holes on the Front 9
Reminder AGM this Sunday in Clubhouse @ 3pm
Entrants in 2023/4 Winter League Singles & Teams now on display in PRO Shop, and under documents in your Club V1 App.
Reminder
Newbridge Golf Club Social Night ""Captains Farewell""
this Saturday 18th November in Clubhouse 7.30pm
Tickets €10 Food/Music/Dancing (Hope to see you there)
Reminder the Winter League Singles & Team entry sheets are on display in the PRO Shop. Closing date for entries is Thursday 23rd November 2023 (Are you In)
Finalists for the 2023 "Race to the Bridge" Trophy are
Thomas Daly v Tony Marshall (Match Day Friday 19th November) "Best of Luck" to both.
Winner Tony Marshall 1up
Reminder the Winter League Singles & Team entry sheets are on display in the PRO Shop. Closing date for entries is Thursday 24th November 2023
Reminder the Winter League Singles & Team entry sheets are on display in the PRO Shop. Closing date for entries is Thursday 24th November 2023
Finalists for the 2023 "Race to the Bridge" Trophy are
Thomas Daly v Tony Marshall "Best of Luck" to both.
Seniors 9h & Dine starts this Wednesday 1st November
Winter Season Leaves Local Rule now in operation
12h Turkey Singles S/F competitions start this weekend
Congratulations to all Winners in the HOPE Foundation Scramble held on Friday 13th October, we all wish Alex Stafford the very best on his trip to India.
Contrary to rumours the CULCHIES did beat the DUBS at last, on Sunday 15th October.
It's that time again, where the Winter League Singles & Team entry sheets are on display in the PRO Shop. Closing date for entries is Thursday 24th November 2023
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.
Hard Luck to Runner-Ups Eanna Mulryan & John Lonergan
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
Winter Season Leaves Local Rule now in operation
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)**