Clonmel Golf Club – Notes
Mens Notes
Results
The Relations Cup, kindly sponsored by Carey’s Bar Irishtown, concluded over the weekend. We had a clear winner in the pairing of Kevin O’Donnell and Dermot Prendergast who, with a score of 45 points, had 5 points to spare over the field.
Relations Cup Results
1st Kevin O’Donnell & Dermot Prendergast 45pts
2nd Brian Prendergast & Darragh Prendergast 40pts (B6)
Congratulations also to TJ Lyons who is the Donoughmore Cup Matchplay Champion for 2024. TJ held off the challenge of Martin Kane to come out on top and claim the trophy for this year. A fantastic win, well done to TJ!
Men’s Fixtures
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th of September – Singles Stableford sponsored by Glanua.
The Bulmer’s Open Singles continues on Sunday 15th of September. Entry fee is €7 members, €20 visitors. Time is running out to qualify so get your rounds in!
The current list of qualifiers is posted on the men’s notice board. A further update for the past week will be posted in the coming days.
The Hub 9 Hole singles (Green Tees) will continue on Saturday (after 2pm) and Sunday until further notice. Remember that you must play at least 6 times to be eligible to qualify for the Grand Final at the end of the month. The current leaderboard and list of weekly winners is posted on the men’s notice board.
As the course drainage works are on-going, there will be no mid-week competitions this week.
Presentation of Prizes
The Presentation of Prizes for the following competitions will take place on Saturday next, September 14th, at 4.30pm in the Clubhouse. Can all prize winners please attend.
Kirby Group Fourball
The Golf Store Singles
The Relations Cup
The Hospice Classic
Course Drainage Works
Please refer to management updates and notes for progress on the Course Drainage Works. Unless otherwise notified, all 18 holes are open for play at the weekends (Saturday & Sunday) during the course of these works.
Player of the Year
It is crunch time in the Player of the Year competition for 2024. With one round remaining it is very tight at the top with a number of players in contention for the top prize. Please see the updated leaderboard on the men’s notice board.
Seniors
Next Event: Thursday 12th September in aid of South Tipp Hospice with draws from 10.00 am to 11.30am. Entry fee of €10 per player. All seniors most welcome.
CLUB LOTTO – Kindly sponsored by Europlan Group
Draw took place on Saturday 7th September 2024 with a Jackpot of €2,000.
Numbers drawn: 01,08,15,28.
No Jackpot Winner. One Matched-three winner: Marian Ryan Fields.
Jackpot €2,100 on Saturday 14th 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
The Eileen Murphy Greensomes
Congratulations to Bobbi Holohan and Ann Boyle who played tremendously well for second place on 41pts at Cork Golf Club on Monay September 2nd.
Munster Regional Final
Congratulations to our Ladies Bobbi Holohan and Claire Cosgrave who represented Clonmel in the Silver and Bronze Medals Competition at West Waterford Golf Club. Bobbi came 5th in the Silver medal qualifier and Claire, 2nd in the Bronze medal qualifier. Both ladies are through to the All-Ireland Finals at Headford Golf Club on October 2nd. Well done!
Ryan Design 12 Hole Singles Stableford Wednesday 4th September
Category 1: Eta Barry Walsh (19) 25pts
Category 2: Mary Burke (24) 25 pts
Category 3: Fionnuala McGeever (52) 27pts
Congratulations to the winners.
South Tipperary Hospice Classic Friday September 6th – 3-person champagne scramble
The weather was wonderful and the atmosphere matched at the Hospice Scramble with a great turnout.
Ladies Minor Alliance
The minor alliance is set to start on September 9th in Tramore and finish in March 2025 in New Ross.
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.
Upcoming fixtures
John Quirke Jewellers 12 Hole Singles Stableford
Saturday 7th and Wednesday 11th September.
Saturday Summer Singles Holes 1 – 9
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 on Friday evenings for September. For more information on events, competitions, or membership offers, please contact Jack Ahearne, Club Professional on (052) 6124050 or jackahearne1golf@gmail.com