Mens Notes
Results
The Presidents Prize (Elizabeth Joy) was played in glorious sunshine this past Saturday. Over 130 competitors battled it out for the top prize which was won in the end by Dermot O’Callaghan with a great score of 43 points. This was enough for a 2-point cushion over Patsy O’Keeffe in second. Sinead Corbett was the leading lady with a score of 38 points. Congratulations to all of the prize winners and to President Liz for a great day.
The Presidents Prize – Full Results
Overall 1st Dermot O’Callaghan 43pts
1st Gent Patsy O’Keeffe 41pts
1st Lady Sinead Corbett 38pts
3rd Luke Perry 41pts
Gross Kevin Barry 34pts
4th Joe McCausland 40pts
5th Jack Duggan 40pts
Past President Jimmy Cass 33pts
Front Nine Fintan Kearney 22pts
Back Nine Alison Sullivan 20pts
The final of the Paddy Murray Fourball Matchplay pitted the pairing of John O’Brien & Philip Quigley against Will McGarry & Michael McGarry. A back-and-forth battle ensued with birdies galore, and in the end, it was the McGarry pairing who came out on top with a 1up victory to be crowned Paddy Murray Fourball champions for 2024!
Men’s Fixtures
The Relations Cup Open Mixed Fourball sponsored by Carey’s Bar continues on Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th of September. Any combination of relative can play together in this novel competition; husband, wife, mother, father, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, cousin, in-law etc. Entry fee is €7 per member, €20 per visitor.
The Bulmer’s Open Singles continues next weekend on both Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th of September. Entry fee is €7 members, €20 visitors. Time is running out to qualify so get your rounds in!
The current qualifying mark in each category is; Cat 1 – 26pts, Cat 2 – 33pts, Cat 3 – 34pts, Cat 4 – 33pts. The most up to date list of qualifiers is posted on the men’s notice board.
Congratulations to Callum Condon who was the latest weekly winner with 39pts.
The Hub 9 Hole singles will continue on Saturday (after 2pm) and Sunday until further notice.
Upcoming Competitions:
Saturday 14th to Sunday 15th September – Open Singles Sponsored by Glanua.
Saturday 21st September – Autumn Medal Sponsored by Kevin O’Leary Motors (POY).
As the course drainage works are on-going, there will be no mid-week competitions this week.
Junior Golf
Congratulations to Paul Ryan Jr who was crowned Junior Golfer of the Year for 2024. Paul was also the recent winner of the President’s Prize to Juniors and clearly has a bright golfing future ahead.
Hole-In-One
Well done to Paul Wynne who had a hole-in-one at the eight hole in the recent fourball competition. Most of us mortals would be happy with a par on eight!
Seniors
Results: Thursday 29th August
1st – Tom O’Keeffe, Tony Horne, Vincent Woodlock 63pts
2nd – Bob Greaney, Sean Crosse, Jim O’Connor 62pts
3rd – Frank O’Keeffe, Jim Butler, Pa Gubbins 60pts
Next Event: Thursday 12th September in aid of South Tipp Hospice with draws from 10.00 am to 11.30am. All seniors most welcome.
CLUB LOTTO – Kindly sponsored by Europlan Group
Draw took place on Saturday 31st August 2024 with a Jackpot of €3,100.
Numbers drawn:
Jackpot Winner: Alty Doyle. Huge congratulation to you Alty, well done.
Jackpot €2,000 on Saturday 7th September
Tickets at €2 each and three for €5. Also available to purchase online, QR codes, Facebook.
Vouchers available for all kinds of gifts and presents. Quick Pick Lotto available.
NEW MEMBERS 2024/25
Membership year 1st April – 31st March. If you are looking to join the club, please contact the office for details of rates.
Special offer on New Members – join now and your membership is covered up to 31st March 2025. €450 + €50 comp levy + Golf Ireland fees. This offer is open to new members and past members who have not renewed their membership within the last 5 years. Terms and conditions apply. Juniors from €100 and Distance €200 so for full details please contact Aine at the office on 052-6124050 or download an application form from our website www.clonmelgolfclub.com.
LADIES NOTES
Ladies Match Play Competition
The Donoughmore Match Play competition kindly sponsored by Gwen and Johnny Walshe has concluded for 2024. Congratulations to our worthy winner, Grace Buckley!
The Talbot Hotel Open 3 person Texas Scramble, Saturday 17th August and Wednesday 21st August
1st Bobbi Holohan, Ann Boyle, Marion O’Neill 57 nett
2nd Eta Barry Walsh, Grace Buckley, Finola Foley 60 nett
3rd Antoinette Dougan, Margaret Renehan, Bernie Grant, 62 nett c/b.
Well done to our winners.
Ryan Thomas Jewellers (POY) singles Stableford Saturday 24th and Wednesday 28th August.
1st Eleanor Devaney (32) 37pts
2nd Sinead Corbett (36) 34pts
3rd Grace Buckley (21) 33pts
Well done ladies.
The Presidents Prize of Elizabeth Joy
Congratulations to Sinead Corbett (35) who won the ladies section of the Presidents Prize with a wonderful score of 38 points.
Congratulations also to Alison Sullivan who won ‘Best back nine’ at Presidents Prize.
Captains Night away
Play golf at St. Helen’s Bay, Rosslare on Sunday 29th September. Dinner and prizegiving Sunday evening in Wexford. Stay overnight Sunday at Clayton Whites Hotel in Wexford.
Condolences
The death has occurred of Valerie McCarthy (nee Burke) former lady captain of Clonmel Golf Club (1976). Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Upcoming fixtures
Ryan Design, 9 Hole Single Stableford on Wednesday September 4th
This competition will have category prizes.
Best of luck to Bobbi Holohan and Ann Boyle who are representing Clonmel Golf Club for ‘The Eileen Murphy Greensomes’ competition on September 2nd.
On Wednesday September 4th Bobbi Holohan and Claire Cosgrave are representing Clonmel Golf Club a The Silver and Bronze Medal Competition at West Waterford Golf Club, best of luck Ladies!
South Tipperary Hospice Classic Friday September 6th – 3-person champagne scramble.
Ladies Minor Alliance
The minor alliance is set to start on September 9th in Tramore and finish in March 2025 in New Ross.
The Hub 9 Hole Competition
The Hub 9-Hole Summer Series is open to all club members and available daily from Monday to Friday, Sunday, and after 2 p.m. on Saturdays (excluding during POY events).
New Members Lessons
Jack Ahearne, Club professional is offering a 3-week block of coaching for beginner ladies from 5.30 to 6.30pm starting on Friday September 6th. For more information on events, competitions, or membership offers, please contact Jack Ahearne, Club Professional on (052) 6124050 or jackahearne1golf@gmail.com